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Pocket Policy

Pocket Policy is a podcast that breaks down the latest policy stories small enough to fit in your pocket.

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Ranked #1

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New Zealand does not sanction Russia, Istanbul wins for "bread on hooks" policy

New Zealand does not sanction Russia, Istanbul wins for "bread on hooks" policy

Pocket dictionary: Sanctions. The world's leaders sanction Russians and their economy. But New Zealand is missing from t... Read more

7 Mar 2022

29mins

Ranked #2

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US's sports betting legalization trend, South Africa's basic income debate

US's sports betting legalization trend, South Africa's basic income debate

Pocket Dictionary: Valentine's Day. Pakistan's prohibition of celebrating the day of love. New York jumps on the sports ... Read more

15 Feb 2022

31mins

Ranked #3

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Turkey's money problems, Indonesia's big move

Turkey's money problems, Indonesia's big move

Pocket dictionary: age of majority. The Philippines raises its age of consent. Turkey gambles on its untraditional monet... Read more

31 Jan 2022

33mins

Ranked #4

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Mexico uses trees to deter emigration, the US bans surprise medical bills

Mexico uses trees to deter emigration, the US bans surprise medical bills

Pocket dictionary: minimum unit price. Ireland's new minimum unit price comes into affect for alcohol purchases. Mexico ... Read more

10 Jan 2022

29mins

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BONUS: Our predictions for 2022

BONUS: Our predictions for 2022

It's been a jam-packed year of policy reviewed here, and we wanted to take some time to reflect on trends we've picked u... Read more

20 Dec 2021

25mins

Ranked #6

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Turn out our pockets! (Story follow-ups)

Turn out our pockets! (Story follow-ups)

What happened to US Right to Repair laws? Who won the UNWTO Best Villages competition? Remember New Zealand's 2025 Smoke... Read more

13 Dec 2021

22mins

Ranked #7

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Japan's blue collar worker invitation, Scotland's happiness indicator

Japan's blue collar worker invitation, Scotland's happiness indicator

Pocket dictionary: life expectancy. After 2020, the US's life expectancy has dropped. Japan reworks its visa program for... Read more

6 Dec 2021

39mins

Ranked #8

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New Delhi's non-Covid lockdown, Panama's newest holiday

New Delhi's non-Covid lockdown, Panama's newest holiday

Pocket dictionary: Strategy. The EPA announces its National Recycling Strategy to get to 50% recycling rate by 2030. New... Read more

22 Nov 2021

32mins

Ranked #9

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Kenya pauses digital transformation, France pays for therapy

Kenya pauses digital transformation, France pays for therapy

Pocket dictionary: state of emergency. Egypt breaks out of a 4 year state of emergency.  Kenya's high court pauses Hudum... Read more

15 Nov 2021

35mins

Ranked #10

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Africa's record-breaking free trade agreement, Singapore's free speech infringement

Africa's record-breaking free trade agreement, Singapore's free speech infringement

Pocket dictionary: price controls and price freezes. Argentina creates 90-day price freeze on 1200 household goods natio... Read more

25 Oct 2021

31mins

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