Best The 5th Element Podcast Network Podcasts (2025)

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Ep.351 - Digital ID, Lee Miller & Jennie Baptiste 1:04:40

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In a week where: World-renowned Zoologist & conservationist Jane Good all dies aged 91. Israel intercept the Global Sumud Flotilla. UK government wins £122m pandemic case against Michelle Mone-linked firm over faulty PPE. “Peanuts” is 75 years old. France PM Sébastien Lecornu resigns after less than a month. In the 1st of two Tech segments: (16:35)…

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Ep.350 - "Journey Of A Heartbreak" W/ Kairos The Writer 1:04:15

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Another interview for you to step to! For this one we talk to upcoming Alt-R&B talent Kairos The Writer off the back of his latest EP release "AND STILL I LOVE". We get into his beginnings, the constant pendulum swing from singing to rapping; learning production and marketing and of course his Top 5. Thank you for listening! If you want to contribu…

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Ep.349 - Coke Bottles & Hating Your Job 1:06:29

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In a week where: Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is sentenced to 5 years in prison for criminal conspiracy. Huntington's disease is successfully treated for first time. Keir Starmer announces plans for a compulsory digital ID system, with every UK adult to be issued a "Brit Card”. Terrorism case against Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh is …

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Ep.348 - Ezra Klein, "Italian" Leather & Instant Ramen 1:01:25

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In a week where: ABC suspends "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" then brings it back after boycotts. Two-time Olympic medallist Fred Kerley becomes first track athlete to commit to Enhanced Games. Police search home of singer D4vd after decomposed remains of missing 15-year-old girl found inside his vehicle last week. UK, Canada, France & Australia officially re…

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Ep.347 - Steve Ballmer, Nintendo & Julia Margaret Cameron 1:10:01

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In a week where: Far-Right influencer Charlie Kirk is assassinated at a University event. UK Ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson is sacked for ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Bolsonaro is sentenced to 27 years for plotting military coup in Brazil. Terence Crawford beats Canelo Alvarez to become first male boxer to be undisputed world champion in three we…

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Ep.346 - Your Party, Green Party & IKEA 1:12:35

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In a week where: Scientists discover ordinary ice generates electricity. The Swiss drop open-source LLM Apertus. Google gets $45m to spread Israeli propaganda worldwide. Fashion designer Giorgio Armani dies aged 91. Angela Rayner resigns as Deputy PM & Housing, Communities & Local Government Minister. In the 1st of three Politics segments: (8:16)Th…

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Ep.345 - Octavia Butler, Katrina @ 20 & Legalising Cocaine 1:12:24

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In a week where: Israeli strikes on Gaza hospital kill at least 20 people, including five journalists. Australian PM Anthony Albanese accuses Iran of directing antisemitic arson attacks in Australia. Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa calls Trump a “Russian Agent”. Denmark has accused US agents of trying to foment separatism in Greenland.…

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Ep.344 - "The Clique Of '86" W/ Kinzoogianna 1:36:08

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Another interview for you to step to! For this truly special conversation, we talk to Jazztronica multi-instrumentalist and Hip-Hop fan Anna Stubbs, AKA Kinzoogianna ahead of her album "The Clique Of '86" dropping 12th September. This nearly 90 minute conversation spans from her beginnings, living in California; being exposed to music early on and …

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Ep.343 - "My Life's Work" W/ Marquise Fair 1:18:38

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Another interview for you to step to! For this one we talk to Singer/Songwriter Marquise Fair in anticipation of his sophomore album "BETTER WORLD", dropping September 3rd. We talk his beginnings, how his environment has affected him, being Black in America; his eclectic style and of course his Top 5. Thank you for listening! If you want to contrib…

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Ep.342 - "New Nakba", Zambian Gold & Male Plastic Surgery 1:09:09

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In a week where: Perplexity offers to buy Google's Chrome browser for $34.5 billion. Trump & Putin meet in Alaska for peace talks. Sean Kingston is sentenced to 3.5 years for fraud. Volodymyr Zelenskyy & European leaders visit Trump. Israelis engage in nationwide protests, calling for government to secure ceasefire, return hostages. In the 1st of t…

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Ep.341 - "Sports & Globalisation" W/ Dr. Joshua Wright 1:22:32

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A #FriendOf5E comes through for his WG debut! Associate Professor of History at Trinity Washington University Dr. Joshua K. Wright comes through off the back of his appearance on "Diggin' In The Digits" in November '22 to plug his new book "The NBA’s Global Empire: How the League Became an International Powerhouse". We get into his beginnings, his …

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Ep.340 - Moral Failures & Engineering Amnesia 1:09:24

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In a week where: Tsunami warnings ring across Pacific after a 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia's coast. Cherry Vann becomes UK's first female archbishop after election in Wales. Palestine Action co-founder wins permission to challenge terror ban. Tommy Robinson is arrested over alleged assault at London station. UK will begin implementing migran…

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Ep.339 - Age Verification & Rastafari 1:15:04

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In a week where: Hulk Hogan dies aged 71. Jazz legends Chuck Mangione & Dame Cleo Laine die aged 84 & 97 respectively. ESPN to purchase NFL Network and RedZone for a reported $2B. Actor Michael Ward is charged with rape. The US DoJ mull over giving Ghislaine Maxwell “Limited Immunity”. In Politics: (14:15) As people continue to get arrested for pro…

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Ep.338 - Orgreave Inquiry, Sudan & "Gen-Z Stare" 1:03:47

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In a week where: Trump sues The Wall Street Journal over an article implicating him with Jeffrey Epstein. Red Tories suspend Diane Abbott over rehashing her “levels to racism” comments. Israel bombs Syria's Ministry of Defence. Government launches Orgreave inquiry, 40 years after clashes at miners’ strike. Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner Dies aged 54 by…

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Ep.337 - BBC Outsourcing & Bangladeshi Rap 1:05:14

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In a week where: France & UK agree to "one in, one out” migration deal. A small plane fireballs in Southend Airport, killing four people. Iga Swiatek & Janik Sinner win their 1st Wimbledon Singles titles. Chelsea thrash PSG to win the Club World Cup. Reddit is rolling out age verification in the UK. In TV: (6:56) It has been well documented that th…

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Ep.336 - Chinese Students Vs AI, "Akon City" & Arthur Ashe 57:33

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In a week where: Sean Combs is found guilty of two of five counts; maximum sentence is 20 years. Liverpool’s Diogo Jota & brother Andre die in a car crash. Actor Michael Madsen - frequent Tarantino collaborator - dies aged 67. MPs Jeremy Corbyn & Zarah Sultana announce intention to form a new party. The US Government says there's nothing to see her…

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Barbican's "Rebel Radio" - Part Three 49:37

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The good people at Barbican have blessed me with an opportunity to cover a portion of their month-long programme called "Rebel Radio": "the sound of resistance and reinvention across this month-long celebration of pirate radio and its lasting impact on music, culture and community." In the final part, I take in the last talk, simply named "Where Ar…

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Ep.335 - Zohran Mamdani, Digital Nomads & Boat Life 1:05:36

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In a week where: A child dies & several more injured after a tree falls in my local park. BBC decide to not broadcast Kneecap's Glastonbury performance live. England U21s wins the U21 Euros. Kier Starmer gets bullied over Welfare reform. We are now halfway through this decade. In Politics: (7:17) The US has a new boogeyman to be fake-scared about a…

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Barbican's "Rebel Radio" - Part Two 1:13:50

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The good people at Barbican have blessed me with an opportunity to cover a portion of their month-long programme called "Rebel Radio": "the sound of resistance and reinvention across this month-long celebration of pirate radio and its lasting impact on music, culture and community." In Part Two, we hit the 2nd Talk with Artist, Writer & DJ Elijah t…

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Ep.334 - Palestine Action & Bezos Vs Venice 1:01:30

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In a week where: The Los Angeles Lakers are sold for $10B. Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo agree on a draft agreement to end fighting in eastern DRC. Assisted dying set to become law in England and Wales. Trump bombs three Iranian nuclear facilities. The Oklahoma City Thunder wins their 1st NBA Championship. In Politics: (10:20) The Red…

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Barbican's "Rebel Radio" - Part One 1:01:36

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The good people at Barbican have blessed me with an opportunity to cover a portion of their month-long programme called "Rebel Radio": "the sound of resistance and reinvention across this month-long celebration of pirate radio and its lasting impact on music, culture and community." For the first of three parts, I recap one of three talks they have…

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Ep.333 - "Millionaire Exodus", White/Black Genius & Spotify 1:17:00

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In a week where: The Beach Boys’ architect Brian Wilson dies aged 82. Air India flight to London Gatwick crashes in Ahmedabad with all but one of the 242 people dead. Ballymena, Northern Ireland is engulfed in violent protests. Israel launches strikes at Iran. Two Minnesota Lawmakers are assassinated. In Politics: (10:42) For around a decade now, t…

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Ep.332 - Italian Citizenship, New Media & Fairer Fashion 1:07:14

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In a week where: THE GIRLS (Trump & Musk) ARE FIGHTING!!! Kilmar Abrego Garcia is returned to the U.S. to face federal criminal charges. Trump activates National Guard on ICE Protesters in Los Angeles. Israel kidnaps activist flotilla. Pioneering funk and soul musician Sly Stone dies aged 82. In Journalism: (7:40) The BBC higher ups continue to shi…

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Ep.331 - Death Of Google, Otaku & NBA Europe 1:13:29

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In a week where: 1. Microplastics are found in bugs for the first time. 2. Michael Sumler, member of iconic band Kool & the Gang, dies in car crash aged 71. 3. The UK bans disposable vapes. 4. PSG demolish Inter Milan to win their 1st Champions League. 5. Brazil pilots data savings accounts to let users monetize their digital footprint. In Politics…

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Ep.330 - "Diamond Chapters" W/ Iris Gold 1:24:51

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Another interview for you to step to! For this one we talk to London-born, Copenhagen-raised artist Iris Gold in conjunction with her recent single release "Andre 3K". We talk her beginnings, her individuality; live performance, why she made a song about Andre 3000 and of course her Top 5. Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the s…

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Ep.329 - Face Recognition, Centrism & Sebastião Salgado 1:05:34

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In a week where: The UK hands Chagos Islands back to Mauritius. Sacha Jenkins, Director and Hip-Hop Journalist, dies aged 53. Russia ramps up on Ukraine, targeting Kyiv with a large drone strike. It's been five years since the murder of George Floyd. Nearly 50 injured as car ploughs into crowd at Liverpool victory parade. In Society: (8:53) In 2019…

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Ep.328 - Stadium Concerts & Final Destination 1:14:24

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In a week where: Kier Starmer reveals plans to send refused asylum seekers to overseas ‘return hubs’. Crystal Palace win their 1st major trophy, beating Man City 1-0 in the FA Cup Final. An estimated 600,000 people march in London, calling on the UK government to end its complicity in Gaza Genocide. A Mexican Navy ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge.…

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Ep.327 - "Stop The Boats", India/Pakistan & Sycamore Gap 1:07:40

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In a week where: US & UK strike a trade deal. 80th VE Day comes & goes. A new Pope is announced: Robert Francis Prevost, first from the USA is now Leo XIV. India & Pakistan agree to a ceasefire after days of retaliatory attacks. Keir Starmer echoes Enoch Powell in speech announcing another Immigration crackdown. In Politics: (8:22) Before I sink my…

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Ep.326 - Oscar Voters (Not) Watching Films & Hiroshige 1:05:17

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In a week where: USA & Ukraine agree on a minerals deal. The FA is banning transgender women from participating in Women's Football. Reform dominates UK Local Elections. TikTok is fined €530m for sending EU user data to China. Labor retains power in Australian Federal Elections. In the 1st of Two Film Segments: (13:13) For seven years I have been r…

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Ep.325 - Ryan Coogler & Copyright 1:30:06

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In a week where: EU hits Apple and Meta with €700m of fines. India revokes all visas issued to Pakistani nationals after an attack in Kashmir. Pakistan suspends visas for Indian nationals after Kashmir attack. Virginia Giuffre, Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew accuser, dies aged 41. Liverpool lock up the Premier League with four games left. In Soc…

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Ep.324 - "Bringing You Into My World" W/ Ryder 1:06:20

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Another interview for you to step to! For this one I am joined by Music Journalist & "In Search Of Sauce" alum Miki Hellerbach to elevate the conversation with Kingston-Upon-Hull born and London-based producer Ryder. With his first of a series of EPs "RYDERHOOD" dropping this Friday, (not the 28th!) we talk about his beginnings, learning production…

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Ep.323 - "It Only Gotta Be Three Minutes" W/ Derrick McKenzie 1:05:08

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Another interview for you to step to! For this one, I talk to veteran drummer for modern legends Jamiroquai Derrick McKenzie off the back of a new collaborative EP he participated in called "Soil Samples". We talk his beginnings, a typical Derrick McKenzie day; his early gigs, a bit of Jamiroquai, how "Soil Samples" came about and of course his Top…

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Ep.322 - Datacentres & "Dire Wolves" 1:09:11

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In a week where: Amadou Bagayoko of music duo Amadou & Mariam dies aged 70. Universal chooses Bedford to be location of its first theme park in Europe. UK Parliament is recalled to map out saving British Steel. US judge rules pro-Palestine activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported. Rory McIlroy wins The Masters - achieving a career Grand Slam - the 6…

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Ep.321 - Boarding School, Chewing Gum & Grand Slam Track 57:17

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In a week where: Actor Val Kilmer dies aged 65. National Rally leader Marine Le Pen is convicted of embezzlement, sentenced to four years in prison. Donald Trump goes tariff crazy. Russell Brand is charged with Rape. Elon Musk gets rinsed on his own Live stream. In Tech: (5:21) Kenyan workers are doing something that we're told is impossible to do …

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Ep.320 - Korean Adoption, Spanish Houses & Turkish Protests 57:32

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In a week where: Oscar-winning Palestinian director Hamdan Ballal is beaten and kidnapped by armed Israeli settlers and IDF soldiers. US government adds a journalist onto their private Signal chat. Ukraine and Russia have agreed to separate deals to pause attacks in the Black Sea. Athletics becomes first Olympic sport to require genetic testing on …

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Ep.319 - "Oh Freedom!" W/ Ovie Okenarhe 1:07:31

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Another interview for you to step to! This episode I talk to Founder of the "OH FREEDOM!" Festival Ovie Okenarhe. We talk about his beginnings, his sporty background, moving to Australia and how the festival came about. Oh, and his Top 5 as standard. The inaugural Oh Freedom! Festival will take place this bank holiday weekend from May 2nd to May 5t…

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Ep.318 - Benefits, Gang War & Black Women's Hair Care 1:16:08

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In a week where: Author & writer Alex Wheatle dies aged 62. Trump signs order to begin dismantling of US education department. Protests in Istanbul, Turkey break out after its popular mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu is arrested. JFK Files are declassified. George Foreman, boxing champion and entrepreneur, dies aged 76. In Politics: (9:05) With Tory Lite's Ben…

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Ep.317 - Mahmoud Khalil, Solidarity & Plastic 1:03:12

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In a week where: Keir Starmer scraps NHS England to put it back into ministerial control. Ukraine agree to 30 day ceasefire but Russia doesn't. Meta will launch Community Notes. US conducts strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen. Tory Lite announces cuts to Disability Benefits. In the first of two Society segments: (7:01) The detainment of Mahmoud Khali…

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Ep.316 - Ketamine, Wretch 32 & Sustainable Carnival 55:56

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In a week where: Roy Ayers, jazz-funk pioneer behind Everybody Loves the Sunshine, dies aged 84. D'Wayne Wiggins, founding member of the Tony! Toni! Toné!, dies aged 64. Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney will become new prime minister of Canada. Anonymous hacks Twitter. Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is flown to The Hague aft…

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Ep.315 - "You Have To Love It" W/ EB Rebel 1:04:56

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Another WG interview for you to step to! For this one, I talk to Dallas born & raised EB Rebel now sharpening their craft in New York City. We get into their beginnings, talented & gifted programs; their queerness, being 'genre-less' and of course their Top 5. BUENAS NOCHES (Single) Their EP "Play At Your Own Risk" drops March 28th. Thank you for l…

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Ep.314 - Senegal, "No Other Land" & Colour 1:02:26

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In a week where: A$AP Rocky found not guilty in his two 2021 felony assault charges. Trump blames Ukraine over war with Russia. Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is charged for inciting a coup. Amazon MGM Studios gains creative control over James Bond film franchise. Conservatives win German General Election with far-right AfD in second. In…

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Ep.313 - Angry Opposistion & Stormzy 38:40

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No IAWW since I'm recording this early... In Politics: (3:09) In a low-key mask-off moment, the US Democrats - after getting berated by their grassroots orgs - are pissed of about being told to - checks notes - oppose shit? (Article By Jake Johnson) In Music: (13:21) Malcolm X once talked about Black celebrities as leaders. It came back into my min…

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Ep.312 - "Guinea Pig Generation" & Prince Charles Cinema 1:05:09

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In a week where: Donald Trump seeks to ethnically cleanse Gaza. Jimmy Butler is finally traded from the Miami Heat to the Golden State Warriors. Irv Gotti, Music Producer and Murder Inc. Co-Founder, Dead at 54. The remains of Grenfell Tower will be demolished. The Philadelphia Eagles win the SuperBowl. In Politics: (5:16) Kier Starmer's Tory Lite i…

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Ep.311 - Five Years Since "The Exit" 1:00:52

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In a week where: US suffers two plane crashes within days of each other. Guantanamo Bay will be repurposed to hold undocumented migrants. Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles are 100% contained after 24 days. Ebola outbreaks in Uganda. The Los Angeles Lakers & Dallas Mavericks trade packages which include Luka Doncic & Anthony Davis. In the 1st…

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Ep.310 - Nationality and Borders Act & DeepSeek 1:03:10

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In a week where: Prince Harry gets 8-Figure settlement from The Sun, avoiding trial. Trump threatens Putin to stop 'ridiculous' Ukraine war. Axel Rudakubana is sentenced to 52 years in prison for his Southport stabbing last year. Oscar nominations drop. Madison Keys stuns World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka to win Australian Open final. In Politics: (7:37)…

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Ep.309 - RedNote, Social Isolation & Abi Morocco 55:18

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In a week where: Hamas & Israel lock in a ceasefire & hostage deal. Drake files another lawsuit. David Lynch, Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive director, dies aged 78. TikTok is banned in the US and then reinstated after 12 hours. Donald Trump officially becomes President... Again. In the first of two Tech segments: (4:23) With the threat of TikTok g…

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Ep.308 - LA Wildfires & Andrée Blouin 1:04:29

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In a week where: Multiple wildfires go down in & around the Los Angeles area. OpenAI's Sam Altman denies sexual abuse accusations from his sister, Ann. Four Lynx are illegally released into the Scottish Highlands. Donald Trump gets let off in criminal hush money case sentencing. Sam Moore, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and one-half of soul duo Sam & Da…

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Ep.307 - Wales, DVD, NBA Coverage & Nay wa Mitego 1:03:21

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In a week where: Investigators try & fail to arrest South Korea’s former president Yoon Suk Yeol. Popeye, Tintin, and "A Farewell to Arms" among popular intellectual properties to enter the public domain. Luke Littler beats Michael van Gerwen to win PDC World Darts Championship. Apple agrees to settle $95M class action lawsuit over Siri recordings.…

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Long Read - The Invention of Whiteness 45:01

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For this Long Read, we head to The Guardian for "The invention of Whiteness: The long history of a dangerous idea" By Robert P. Baird. In the chunky text, Baird lays out the origins of Whiteness and how it has evolved to fit the purposes for the powers that be. Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me…

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Ep.306 - Dying Arts, Saudi Money & Jared McCain 58:23

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In a week where: Azerbaijan opens a criminal investigation after a passenger jet crashed in Kazakhstan, killing 38 people on board. At least 6,000 prisoners escape from a high-security facility in Mozambique. At least 177 people were killed in the deadliest air accident ever in South Korea. Magnus Carlsen, is disqualified from the World Rapid Champ…