Best Climate Emergency Unit Podcasts (2025)

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Fortnite, Rocket League, Valorant: How Esports took France by storm 12:31

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Fortnite, Valorant, and Rocket League tournaments are taking French stadiums by storm, drawing packed arenas and thousands of fans to spectacular shows. Esports is booming in France: the sector’s turnover has tripled in four years, clubs are becoming more established, and pro players are emerging as stars. Sonia Baritello, Olivia Salazar-Winspear, …

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Arctic economic development: Business, investment and infrastructure in a complex geopolitical context 58:57

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Perceptions of massive economic opportunity have propelled Arctic geopolitics for almost two decades, and the late Scott Minerd estimated the region required over $1 trillion in infrastrucutre investments to realize its full potential. On this episode, Mads Qvist Frederiksen, executive director of the Arctic Economic Council, discusses the Arctic’s…

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Emergency Archbishop Livestream 1:32:12

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Church of England vicars with a difference Tom Pelham, Daniel French and Jamie Franklin sit down down for a special livestream reaction to the selection of Sarah Mullally as the next Archbishop of Canterbury. What are the implications for the global Anglican Communion? What is the role of the Archbishop anyway? Why stay in the Church of England? An…

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Inside a French emergency psychiatric unit: Social stigma, a lack of beds and drug shortages 12:08

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At least one in five people in France suffer from a mental health condition. The issue has been named a priority for the government in 2025, which hopes to tackle a wide range of conditions, from mild symptoms to severe and chronic illnesses. Every day, psychiatric emergency departments in hospitals treat patients in distress, while operating in in…

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Pompous Church Leaders Opine on Unite the Kingdom; Digital ID; Theology of Climate Change Activism; and reaching the Islamic World with Dr Duane Miller 1:42:02

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Church of England rev with a difference Jamie Franklin is joined by the Rev'd Dr Duane Miller, missionary to the Islamic world and scholar in contextual theology with a particular focus on Islam. They talked about the challenges with demographic change and Islamic political theology, how Christianity offers a distinct vision for politics than Islam…

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David Frost: "Why I Went Back to Church" 11:12

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FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1303861/episodes/17884608-faith-and-politics-with-david-frost WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/VUTLZbE0Ozg Support the showBy J.A. Franklin, T.J. Pelham, Daniel French

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Forgiveness and Hate at the Charlie Kirk Funeral 1:18:17

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Church of England revs with a difference Jamie Franklin and Thomas Pelham sit down to talk about the biggest issues in Church and state. This time: The Charlie Kirk Funeral: Erika Kirk forgives but Trump offers only hatred for his enemies. Is the right in danger of engaging in the politics of hate too? Church leaders condemn the Unite the Kingdom m…

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Faith and Politics with David Frost 1:32:19

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Church of England rev with a difference Jamie Franklin sits down in-person with David (Lord) Frost in a wide-ranging conversation on faith and politics, including never before heard insight into David's conversion to Christianity. Topics include: David's recent conversion to Roman Catholicism and what attracted him to Christianity in the first plac…

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Life after trauma: Palestinians start anew in France 12:18

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Since the start of the war in Gaza, France has welcomed several hundred Gazans to safety. Priority has been given to families of children seriously injured in bombings, such as Ayham, who lost both his legs at just 15 years old on October 14, 2023. Artists and scientists have also been evacuated through the PAUSE program, which supports intellectua…

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With Nick Dixon on Charlie Kirk 1:14:13

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Church of England rev with a difference sits down with comedian and commentator Nick Dixon to talk about the murder of Charlie Kirk and some of the responses to his death. This conversation was recorded for Nick's podcast The Current Thing. We discuss: -The appalling response to Charlie Kirk’s murder from Alastair Campbell, Stephen King, and many m…

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The Pompidou Centre closes: Modernising modern art's Parisian HQ 11:20

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The Pompidou Centre in Paris will close its doors on September 22, 2025, for five years of renovations set to transform the landmark. While the closure will leave a noticeable gap in the Beaubourg neighbourhood, masterpieces from Europe’s largest modern art collection will continue to be exhibited across France and abroad through temporary shows an…

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Charlie Kirk: Murder and Aftermath 1:12:43

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Church of England revs with a difference Tom Pelham and Jamie Franklin sit down to talk about the biggest stories in church and state. This time: The appalling murders Charlie Kirk and Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska and what this says about American society and identity politics more generally. Angela Rayner resigns from the government over dodgy…

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Emerging trends in American engagement in the Arctic and Antarctic under Trump 2.0 32:23

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Greenland has for good reason gotten most of the attention, but what other emerging trends can be seen in US interest and activities towards the Arctic and Antarctic during the current Trump administration? On this episode, Evan Bloom, a former senior diplomat who for over two decades helped shape American polar policies at the State Department, di…

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Securing structural economic transformation in a climate-changed world 20:52

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This podcast highlights how both the impacts of climate change and our responses to climate change affect climate change risk of structural economic transformation. examines Structural Economic Transformation (SET) in a world impacted by climate change, asserting its continued importance for poverty reduction and resilience. It highlights how clima…

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S5E9: Chest Trauma | Silver Trauma 42:31

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Welcome to this episode of thecase.report. Callum and the crew in Galway have got a cracking one for us for this episode. Callum Swift, Gavin Healthfield-Elliot and Caitlin Crowe tackle the case. Our Adult in the Room this month is Dr James Foley. We have a little bonus segment at the end of the episode with Dr Eduard Turcuman with some tips and tr…

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Parallel emergencies: the poison drug crisis and climate breakdown (w/ Garth Mullins) 1:09:06

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In this episode, Anjali Appadurai and Seth Klein sit down with Garth Mullins to explore the interconnectedness of the climate crisis and the overdose crisis, emphasizing the need for solidarity among various social movements. They discuss the metaphor of a conveyor belt leading to societal collapse, the failures of drug prohibition, and the importa…

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Classic Replay: Lord Frost on Covid, Identity Politics, Brexit, Free Speech and More! 2:08:20

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If you enjoyed this episode, why not book now to attend the upcoming live interview recording in Winchester with Lord Frost! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/irreverend-live-jamie-franklin-interviews-lord-frost-tickets-1536201733739?aff=oddtdtcreator Church of England vicars Daniel French, Thomas Pelham and Jamie Franklin are joined by Lord Frost. Davi…

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Between memory and silence: The journey of Cambodian refugees in France 12:29

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The fall of Phnom Penh to the Khmer Rouge in 1975 was the beginning of a genocide that would claim up to 2 million lives. Among the hundreds of thousands of Cambodians who fled the horror, many found refuge in France. But 50 years on, what remains of their memories? We take a closer look in this edition of France in Focus.…

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The Life of Brain 1:25:56

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Church of England revs with a difference Daniel French, Thomas Pelham and Jamie Franklin sit down to talk about the biggest stories in church and state. This time: Creation-tide liturgy approved by the Church of England: but is this simply more climate change propaganda? Classical Christian school King Alfred's forced to close due to Labour's tax r…

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Le Corbusier: The most revered and reviled architect of the 20th century 12:17

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This week, France in Focus is shining a spotlight on the father of modernist architecture, on the 60th anniversary of his death. Franco-Swiss master Le Corbusier laid the foundations for a new epoch, with his revolutionary 1923 book "Towards an Architecture" acting as a blueprint for architects to this day.…

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Two-Tier Justice; Multi-faith CofE; and is immigration driving religious revival in Britain? 1:04:50

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Church of England revs with a difference Tom Pelham and Jamie Franklin sit down to talk about the biggest issues in church and state. This time: Two tier justice? As Labour councillor who urged crowd to slit the throats of Southport protestors freed. Multi-faith chaplain made new Principal at a major Church of England training college. Is immigrati…

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Indigenous knowledge in adaptation to climate change across Africa 20:33

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This Rest is Climate podcast examines the critical role of Indigenous and Local Knowledge (ILK) in climate change adaptation in Africa. They highlight how ILK, encompassing traditional wisdom, practices, and observations, is crucial for African communities, particularly smallholder farmers, in forecasting weather patterns, managing natural resource…

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Badenoch's Problem with God 1:17:03

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Church of England rev with a difference, the Rev'd Dr Jamie Franklin, sits down to talk about the biggest issues in Church and State. This time: Kemi Badenoch, the Problem of Evil and Cultural Christianity. Thought for the Day Guests slams Jenrick's "xenophobia" and BBC is accused of political bias (again). Update on the trial of the Rev'd Dr Berna…

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Complex Climate Risk: Advances and Adaptation Strategies 17:23

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This podcast focuses on recent advances in complex climate change risk assessment for adaptation and discusses how to better assess and manage the intricate and interconnected risks posed by climate change. It highlights promising opportunities for action in areas like cities, coastal zones, and finance, advocating for the implementation of new met…

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Transforming Africa's Climate Change Research Landcape 20:01

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This podcast discusses the financial landscape of climate change research concerning Africa. It analyses a substantial database of research grants from 1990 to 2020, revealing that a disproportionately small fraction of global climate research funding targets Africa, despite the continent's high vulnerability to climate change. Most of this funding…

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Climate Change in Africa: impacts, vulnerabilities, and adaptation strategies across the continent 15:55

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This podcast discusses climate change impacts, vulnerabilities, and adaptation strategies across Africa, categorising findings by sub-regions and various sectors. It highlights how socio-economic, political, and environmental factors intersect to create multi-dimensional climate change exposure and vulnerability, particularly for those in informal …

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Mapping Adaptation to Climate Change Globally 32:41

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This podcast gives a a comprehensive overview of research on human adaptation to climate change, primarily drawing from the Global Adaptation Mapping Initiative (GAMI). We examine where, how, and to what extent adaptation responses are being implemented globally, covering various geographical regions, sectors, and the types of climate hazards addre…

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Climate Change Risk and the United Nations Security Council: interrogating 'Climate Security' 17:41

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This podcast examines the multifaceted concept of climate security through the lens of various nations and international bodies, particularly the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). It discusses how countries like South Africa, Belgium, the Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Indonesia, Niger, Russia, the UK, and Vietnam perceive and …

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Climate Resilient Development 14:50

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This podcast discusses the idea of Climate Resilient Development (CRD), a concept that integrates adaptation and mitigation with sustainable development to achieve a liveable future. It emphasise that a narrowing window of opportunity necessitates urgent and fundamental shifts in current development approaches, moving beyond traditional economic gr…

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Navigating Complex Climate Change Risks 19:09

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This podcast outlines how we can better assess and respond to complex climate change risks. It highlights how multiple drivers of risk interact and how various risks can compound or cascade. Existing assessment frameworks often fail to fully account for these interactions. Three categories of increasing complexity are discussed: interactions among …

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Climate Responses: Understanding Emerging Complex Risks 22:20

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This podcast outlines the latest understanding on complex climate change risk, included how our responses to climate change can increase current and future risks. It covers the escalating climate change risks, the current state and limitations of adaptation efforts, the complex nature of transboundary impacts, and the implications for global sustai…

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Keir Torture 48:26

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Church of England rev with a difference Jamie Franklin sits down to talk about the biggest issues in Church and State. This time: PM Keir Starmer humiliated in Trump's visit to Britain. Bishop Jonathan Baker rages in dressing gown in front of audience of concert-goers. Clergy response to migrant unrest in Epping. And more on why young people are re…

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Curating transformation: minimising losses and damages from climate change to heritage 25:00

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This podcast discuss impact of climate change on cultural and natural heritage, and the evolving strategies for adaptation, with a particular focus on Africa. Content is drawn form the following research from the Climate Risk Lab: African Heritage Sites threatened as sea-level rise accelerates. Nature Climate Change. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41558-…

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Linking adaptation to climate change literacy in Africa 15:13

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What does the latest research on public understanding of climate change in Africa tell us about how it relates to adaptation options on the continent like migration? This podcast showcases new research that shows: Climate change literacy in Africa, defined as awareness of climate change and understanding its anthropogenic cause, is highly variable …

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Paris 2024: One year on, what legacy have the Olympics left? 12:33

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Last year's summer of sport shone a light on the French capital's iconic monuments, with many Olympic events taking place in or around Parisian landmarks, to the delight of spectators around the world. But the Olympics came with a pledge: that the event would improve conditions in districts like the Seine-Saint-Denis department, the poorest in main…

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Danny Kruger and Christian Restoration in Britain 1:12:24

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Church of England vicars with a difference Tom Pelham and Jamie Franklin sit down to talk about the biggest events in church and state. This time: Danny Kruger and his address on Christianity to an empty House of Commons. Woke and Islam are the religions poised to take over, but is there anything that can be done about it? Protests and counter-prot…

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The costs of LNG (w/ Kiki Wood and Clark Williams-Derry) 1:01:39

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On June 30, Canada officially became an exporter of LNG. Emiko Newman (Coordinator of the BC Climate Emergency Campaign) uses this inauspicious occasion as a jumping off point to tally up the costs of LNG on our environment, climate, health and finances with Kiki Wood (Senior Oil and Gas Campaigner at Stand.earth) and Clark Williams-Derry from the …

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Frantz Fanon: From Martinique to Algeria, the journey of an anti-colonialist 12:24

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To mark the centenary of his birth, France in Focus looks back at Frantz Fanon's extraordinary career: a volunteer at the age of 18 to fight the Nazis, a committed writer against racism and colonialism, a visionary psychiatrist and a campaigner for Algerian independence.By FRANCE 24 English

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Schoolgirl BANNED for celebrating Britain; Church of England Synod says "No" to gay marriage, Israel boycott and "assisted "dying" 1:15:19

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Church of England rev with a difference Jamie Franklin sits down to talk about the biggest stories in church and state. This time: Theological reflections on the horrendous Texas flooding. 12-year-old school girl sent home for celebrating Britain in Culture Celebration Day. Update from Church of England's General Synod: Gay Marriage on the rocks; c…

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America in the Arctic: the evolution of U.S Arctic engagement in an era of strategic competition and climate change 1:05:37

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The United States, due in large part to Donald Trump’s renewed ambition to acquire Greenland, has this year dominated discussions on Arctic geopolitics. A timely new book, America in the Arctic: Foreign Policy and Competition in the Melting North (Columbia University Press 2025), analyses the long-term evolution of U.S. Arctic engagement across an …

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ATCM 47 underwhelms: Alan Hemmings on the dismal state of Antarctic governance and changing geopolitical dynamics within the ATS 1:16:54

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In the wake of the recent 47th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting in Milan, Alan Hemmings, Adjunct Professor at Gateway Antarctica at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch and veteran of many a ATCM, joins the podcast to provide a comprehensive, somewhat sobering, analysis of the current state of Antarctic governance, and the changing geo…

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Lily Allen and Abortion, Welby and Gay Marriage, and Employment Benefits for Early Miscarriages 52:03

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Church of England revs with a difference Tom Pelham and Jamie Franklin sit down to talk about the biggest stories in church and state. This time: Lily Allen jokes that she can't remember how many abortions she's had. Justin Welby at the Cambridge Union says he was being "thick" about gay marriage. Government announces employment benefit for women w…

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God is an Englishman: Special Interview with Bijan Omrani 1:28:22

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Church of England rev with a difference Jamie Franklin sat down to talk with scholar and author of God is an Englishman: Christianity and the Creation of England Bijan Omrani in a special live interview. In a wide-ranging conversation, topics covered included the following: English national identity and its interplay with the Church of England. The…

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Madness at Glastonbury and Withholding Communion 1:13:06

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Church of England Revs with a difference Jamie Franklin, Thomas Pelham and Daniel French are back to talk about the biggest issues in church and state. This time: More on the Bishop of London's statement that women should not be criminalised for terminating their pregnancies at any point. Lib Dem MP denied Holy Communion by Roman Catholic priest Fr…

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Violence and sexual abuse at French Catholic school: Bétharram victims speak out 12:55

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This week, France in Focus explores the "Bétharram scandal", named after the Catholic school in southwestern France where hundreds of pupils were subjected to physical, psychological and sexual abuse for decades. The perpetrators of these crimes were never brought to justice, despite complaints lodged as early as the 1990s. Our colleagues at france…

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Abortion and Suicide: A Very Dark Week for Britain 1:15:38

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Church of England rev with a difference Jamie Franklin sits down to talk about the biggest stories of the week. On the agenda this time can only be the passing of laws in Britain decriminalising abortion up to birth and legalising state-sponsored suicide. We also look at the Bishop of Manchester's denial that so-called "grooming gangs" had anything…