The world ahead: Will you (not) marry me?

Why will civil partnerships become more common – among straight people? What will the future look like for CCTV surveillance? Also, the business opportunities in North America for retailing cannabis. Simon Long hosts. Music by Chris Zabriskie "Candlepower" (CC x 4.0) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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