The Big Picture was presented this week by resident left-wing europhile, Louis Cotgrove. The first topic up for discussion was the recent report that China has developed Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or drones. The topic discussed the impact that this would have on the world political stage, specifically in regard to Sino-American relations.
The next topic debated was the decision taken by credit ratings agency Moodys to downgrade the UK from Aaa to Aa1 and what effect this would have on the economy of the UK. The panel quickly descended into partisanship, debating whether the government had under-performed in their promises to help the ailing economy
The final issue on tonight's show was the scandal in Germany regarding the decision taken by Annette Schavan, the education minister, to step down after plagiarising her doctorate. Seven other ministers have also been found out to have plagiarised their doctorates and the panel discussed the impact this would have on Merkel's campaign in September to retain the Chancellorship
Tune in next week for our SU election special!
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Big Picture 5th June 2013
5 June 2013 - 7:30pm — The Big PictureDavid chairs a special World Affairs Special of the Big Picture focussing on the protests in Turkey, US/China relations, and reform of the EU. Have a listen for some impassioned and topical debate about the direction of global politics, featuring panel regulars Jonnie, Louis, and Seb, as well as Ahmed and Huseyin, two Turkish students involved with the Nottingham Solidarity Platform, which is organising local response to the government's counter-protest activities.
The next Big Picture will be on Wednesday 12th June from 6pm. Tune in and share your opinion at urn1350.net/listenlive!
To keep up to date with the Nottingham Solidarity Platform and other Turkey-related activism, search for "#occupygezi" and "#direngeziparki".
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Chinese UAVs, Moodys Downgrading the UK and Plagiarism
posted 05.03.13 at 7:00pm
Wednesday 16th February
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On the show this week:
The big society - David Cameron's big idea but what is it?? Should it be a priority for the government and is it just a cover for cuts?
China is now the world's second biggest economy - should the rest of the world be worried?
The Conservative Party have been auctioning off student internships at a recent fundraising event - is this right? Does it contradict the government's message?
Plus more coverage of university funding!!
Let us know any views below. We are on air 6-7pm on Wednesday. Listen in!