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This week we dig out our favourite conspiracy theories (part 2) in a bid to entertain you all. Disclaimer: Take everything we say in this episode with a pinch of salt and as always, do your own research :) Join the conversation and tell us what you think of ours on Instagram (@acuppatande) and Twitter (@acuppatande).

This week we dig out our favourite conspiracy theories in a bid to entertain you all. Disclaimer: Take everything we say in this episode with a pinch of salt and as always, do your own research :) Join the conversation and tell us what you think of ours on Instagram (@acuppatande) and Twitter (@acuppatande).

The US has mass incarcerated a disproportionate amount of Black Americans in the last fifty years. But who profits from this? Who are the companies behind it? How does this contribute to modern day slavery? How has politics increased the value of the prison industry to over $5 billion per year!? Listen now to find out. And hear about how a policy from the 70s has impacted Americans today and how, once you are in the prison system, it is designed to keep you there. As always, follow us on Instagram (@acuppatande) and Twitter (@acuppatande) and DM us to let us know what you think!

We explore what unattainable beauty standards mean for us in a world full of Kardashian wannabes. Do unrealistic beauty standards push us to toxic beauty?  Join the conversation and tell us what you think of ours on Instagram (@acuppatande) and Twitter (@acuppatande).

What will the world we know look like in a hundred years? Join us to discuss everything from nanorobots and transhumanism to the future for food, fashion and war. Will technology become more powerful than governments? Will we become more or less creative as a human race? What will technology mean for immortality and will it happen in our lifetime? Let us know your predictions and tell us what you think of ours on Instagram (@acuppatande) and Twitter (@acuppatande).

How do you deal with failing or being rejected? Join us while we chat about some good ways to healthily deal with complex emotions. We talk professional, personal and romantic failure and rejection and want to hear how you cope too. Find us on Instagram (@acuppatande) or Twitter (@acuppatande) and let us know!

We have been actively learning and protesting to stop the ongoing injustices in Palestine. The best way for those of us not there to help the struggle and support the resistance to illegal Israeli occupation is to amplify Palestinian voices. This week we are joined by Dalia from Hebron to do just that.  From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free. TW: Life under occupation and violence To see our updates and coverage on Palestine, follow us on Instagram (@acuppatande) or Twitter (@acuppatande).

Ramadan is a holy month in which billions of Muslims around the world dedicate time to prayer, Quran recitation, self-reflections and fasting from dawn to sunset in the hope of self-purification. In our season finale, we take a few moments to reflect on what Ramadan means to us and hear from some of our listeners.  As this month is a month of giving, please consider donating to The Read Foundation, an education charity that helps children from all around the world progress academically. And as always, let us know your thoughts and opinions by hitting us up on Instagram (@acuppatande) and Twitter (@acuppatande). Ramadan Kareem!

Seaspiracy is the Netflix documentary igniting a new conversation around the mistreatment of the ocean. According to the documentary, our ocean will have no fish in it by the year 2048. But how accurate is Seaspiracy? How many of their statistics are taken out of context? And how can we differentiate the vital lessons the documentary tries to teach us about our planet from the dramatisation of the film? What is sustainable fish farming and is it a myth? In this episode, we discuss our thoughts on all these questions and incorporate LOTS of positive sustainability advancements and stories in a documentary that seems to capitalise on fear. Connect with us on Twitter (@acuppatande) and Instagram (@acuppatande) and let us know your thoughts!

The phrase 'The Pursuit of Happiness' makes two major assumptions: that it's outside our grasp, and that it requires effort to capture it. Do you agree with these? And if so, should we actually pursue happiness?? Join us in this episode of exploring ours and Leo Tolstoy's views on pursuing happiness. We briefly touch on other philosophy rockstars, too, like Aristotle and Nietzsche 😎 Listen to us ask ourselves pretty tough questions on contentment and trying to figure out pillars to live a sustainably happy and meaningful life and don't forget to ask yourself too!  As always, we love to hear your thoughts, challenges and opinions. Join the conversation on Instagram (@acuppatande) or Twitter (@acuppatande)!