Best Tracey Cook Podcasts (2026)

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Yanis Varoufakis: The most deepfaked man on YouTube! 28:20

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UnHerd's Freddie Sayers speaks with Yanis Varoufakis about the unsettling rise of AI-generated deepfakes, using Varoufakis’s own experience as one of the most synthesised figures on YouTube as a chilling case study. The conversation delves into the "techno-feudal" power structures of Big Tech, where algorithms prioritise engagement and "rent-seekin…

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Cookie Diplomacy 1:46:56

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Send us a text Tonya is back! We talk being Team Portia and our feelings about Black Hospital, why "who shot Drew" has been going on too long and all of the various holiday celebrations. Grateful for any support: buymeacoffee.com/GHSundayShift New Merch Store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/sunday_shift_merch Follow us on Instagram at GH_Sunday_Shift…

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Prof. James Hankins: The return of Western civilisation 45:23

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Order 'The Golden Thread: A History of the Western Tradition' by Professor James Hankins here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Golden-Thread-Ancient-World-Christendom/dp/1641773995 UnHerd's Freddie Sayers talks with Professor James Hankins, a forty-year veteran of Harvard University, about the precarious state of the Western tradition and the burgeoning r…

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Ghana - Celebration Sounds 59:04

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In hard times and boom times, people in Ghana know how to party. In this program, we hear regional pop and neo-traditional music at festivals, funerals and community celebrations across the county. We travel to the lush south-east Volta region to hear Ewe borborbor, agbadza and brass band music. In the northern city of Tamale, we hear Dagbani tradi…

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Greg Lukianoff: America's new free speech crisis 46:50

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UnHerd's Freddie Sayers talks to Greg Lukianoff, president of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), about a new report revealing that 2025 has officially surpassed 2020 as the worst year on record for campus censorship and scholar sanctions. Despite the Trump administration’s campaign promises to restore free expression, Lukia…

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French Pressed w/ Port Misery 2:06:43

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Send us a text Tara from Port Misery is back and this week we talk Willow's trial, Joss the spy and Lulu's kids. Tara also runs down all of the stories we watched in 2025! Grateful for any support: buymeacoffee.com/GHSundayShift New Merch Store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/sunday_shift_merch Follow us on Instagram at GH_Sunday_Shift…

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Tarab - The Art of Ecstasy in Arab Music 59:04

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Tarab, the ecstatic feeling associated with listening to and playing great music, is a fundamental characteristic in many varieties of Arab music. In this program, we explore tarab with special guest UCLA ethnomusicology professor A.J. Racy. Racy draws on his lifelong study of music and musicians, and also his insights as a virtuoso performer on th…

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Ex-prisoner: The Islamist gangs inside our prisons 36:42

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UnHerd's Freddie Sayers speaks with Steve Gallant, a convicted murderer who served 16 years in prison and became known as a hero during the 2019 London Bridge terror attack, where he famously helped subdue the attacker, Usman Khan, with a narwhal tusk on his first-ever day release. Gallant recounts the dramatic events of that day, which led to a ro…

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Eye Mite Be w/ Port Misery 2:08:26

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Send us a text Tara from Port Misery joins for this extended episode. We talk the current storylines, some GH history and Tracey talks about seeing Stone Cold and The Jackal in person. Grateful for any support: buymeacoffee.com/GHSundayShift New Merch Store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/sunday_shift_merch Follow us on Instagram at GH_Sunday_Shift…

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Luiz Gonzaga - The King of Baiao 59:04

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Sweet accordion riffs, the steady twang of the triangle, and the off-beat pounding of the zabumba drum make forro a favorite for all Brazilians. The infectious tunes and syncopated beats have been described as "a mixture of ska with polka in overdrive." This edition of Afropop Worldwide's Hip Deep will profile forro creator Luiz Gonzaga--from the w…

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Like She A Lawyer 1:30:20

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Send us a text This week we talk the Drillow wedding, Portia vs Nina, the Trina and Josslyn friendship and Sidwell getting the upper hand. Grateful for any support: buymeacoffee.com/GHSundayShift New Merch Store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/sunday_shift_merch Follow us on Instagram at GH_Sunday_Shift…

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Hip Deep in the Niger Delta 59:04

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The massive Niger River Delta is a fantastically rich cultural region and ecosystem. Unfortunately, it has been laid low by the brutal Biafran War (1967-70) and by decades of destructive and mismanaged oil exploration. This program offers a portrait of the region in two stories. First, we chronicle the Biafran War through the timeless highlife musi…

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Hip Deep in Madagascar: Songs of the North 59:04

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Salegy may be the most popular dance music of Madagascar. It’s a churning, harmonious groove with spine-stiffening vocal harmonies that emerged from towns and cities of northern Madagascar in the mid-20th century. On a trip to Diego Suarez, we learn that salegy’s older origins are both fascinating and mysterious. We meet young salegy stars Ali Mour…

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Re-Upload: Laura The Scream Queen 1:39:52

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Send us a text Somehow this episode did not publish on Sunday 11/23/2025. Enjoy the re-upload! This week talk Rocco's Hospital, Sidwell the Villain and Michael's alibi. Grateful for any support: buymeacoffee.com/GHSundayShift Follow us on Instagram at GH_Sunday_ShiftBy Tracey Corder and Tonya Love

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The truth about net immigration 32:25

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UnHerd's Freddie Sayers speaks with migration expert Dr. Madeleine Sumption to dissect the latest ONS figures which reveal a dramatic crash in UK net migration. Is this truly caused by an alarming "exodus of fed-up Brits," as some headlines suggest, or is the surge in people leaving the country, in fact, the long-overdue re-migration of earlier non…

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Let Her Cook 1:23:14

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Send us a text This week we talk Carly's Honey Pot, the disappearance of Dalton and Chase vs Michael. Grateful for any support: buymeacoffee.com/GHSundayShift New Merch Store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/sunday_shift_merch Follow us on Instagram at GH_Sunday_ShiftBy Tracey Corder and Tonya Love

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Design an Irresistible Offer Your Audience Can’t Refuse 16:24

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How do I create an irresistible offer my audience actually wants to buy? If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly promoting but not getting enough yeses, this episode is for you. We’re breaking down how to design an offer that feels like a no-brainer to your ideal clients—so selling becomes easier, more natural, and more aligned with the way you …

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How to Write a Podcast Bio That Makes Listeners Press Play 10:10

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Why should someone press play on your podcast… and does your bio actually tell them? If your show is getting lost in a sea of podcasts, your bio might be the problem—not your content. In this episode, we’re breaking down how to write a compelling podcast bio that grabs attention, speaks directly to your ideal listener, and makes them want to hit pl…

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Prof. Sunetra Gupta: The lost lessons of lockdown 35:41

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UnHerd's Freddie Sayers speaks with Oxford epidemiologist Professor Sunetra Gupta - one of the three primary authors of the Great Barrington Declaration - to uncover why the UK’s massive £200 million COVID inquiry has produced a conclusion she calls an "insult" to the public intelligence. With the report claiming that locking down just one week ear…

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Quelbe - Hidden Treasure of the Caribbean 59:04

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On a visit to the U.S. Virgin Islands in winter 2018, we took the pulse of the national music of St. Croix – quelbe. Rarely recorded, rarely exported, quelbe is an energetic form, led by sax or flute with percussion and banjo, and it fuels the traditional dance style, quadrille. St Croix is the largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, and sits alone 42 …

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Freddie Sayers: The Covid inquiry is a disgrace 42:24

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UnHerd's Freddie Sayers gives his reaction to the UK’s £200 million COVID inquiry and the official narrative. After 800 pages, the report reaches the conclusion that Britain’s only mistake was not locking down sooner - but at what cost? From the missing chapter on Sweden’s success to the ignored collateral damage inflicted on a generation of childr…

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What Sets You Apart? Define Your Podcast Unique Selling Point 10:30

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“How do I make my podcast stand out and actually attract clients, not just listeners?” If you’ve been publishing episodes but still feel like your show blends into the crowd, this episode is for you. We’re diving into how to define your podcast’s Unique Selling Point (USP) so your dream listeners know instantly why THEY should choose YOU in a sea o…

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Matthew Crawford: The truth about 'Smart Cities' 40:16

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UnHerd's Freddie Sayers talks with writer and philosopher Matthew Crawford about the creeping tyranny of the "Smart City"—a vision of the future where urban life is optimised by data, and human unpredictability is treated as a "bug" to be fixed. But what is the spiritual cost of a "frictionless" existence? As tech giants begin to govern like nation…

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Labs and Labradors 1:53:19

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Send us a text This week we talk Rocco's arrest, emotional affairs and harassing real life actors on social media. Grateful for any support: buymeacoffee.com/GHSundayShift New Merch Store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/sunday_shift_merch Follow us on Instagram at GH_Sunday_ShiftBy Tracey Corder and Tonya Love

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Will Trump destroy the BBC? 38:34

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UnHerd's Freddie Sayers dives into the legal and political firestorm surrounding President Trump's threatened lawsuit against the BBC. He is joined by three expert guests to unpack the case from every angle: Professor Burt Neuborne, founding legal director of the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law, analyses the US legal arguments and w…

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Kickin' It in Cabo Verde 59:00

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Cabo Verde (aka Cape Verde) has long been known as a music powerhouse. Despite its little size (population: 500,000), the West African archipelago is the third largest country in music sales in the “World” market by some estimations. That’s why the island has become home to the Atlantic Music Expo: a trans-oceanic music fair featuring conferences a…

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Brand Like a Pro: Why Your Podcast Needs a Signature Photoshoot 10:44

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What if your photos did the selling—before you even hit record? I unpack why a strategic branding photoshoot is essential for women in business using podcasts as a marketing engine—and exactly what to capture so your thumbnails, cover art, and promos convert. By the end of this episode, you’ll know how to: 🟢 Use branding images to boost clicks on Y…

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Put A Sock In It 1:31:23

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Send us a text This week we talk Portia's pregnancy, remembering Sam after 1 year and finally knowing it's Tracy's house because Monica gave it to her. Grateful for any support: buymeacoffee.com/GHSundayShift New Merch Store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/sunday_shift_merch Follow us on Instagram at GH_Sunday_Shift…

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Set the Stage: Create Your Ideal Podcast Workspace 14:15

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What if your podcast felt easier—before you even hit record? In this episode, we walk through how to set up a simple, professional workspace that looks great on video, sounds clean in audio, and actually makes you want to create. By the end of this episode, you’ll know how to: 🟢 Build a no-fuss audio setup that delivers warm, clear sound 🟢 Set your…

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Prof. Dieter Helm: The madness of our climate policy 48:16

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UnHerd's Freddie Sayers talks with Professor of Economic Policy at the University of Oxford, Sir Dieter Helm, about the great climate "self-delusion." As global leaders, royals, and celebrities jet into Rio for the 30th UN Climate Summit (COP 30), Helm - one of the world's most respected climate economists - argues the entire Net Zero project, cham…

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Build a Brand That Attracts, Converts & Stands Out on YouTube 9:48

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What if your podcast brand did the heavy lifting—attracting the right people, boosting trust, and turning views into leads week after week? In this episode, I break down how to build a magnetic brand for YouTube and audio that actually feels like you—and stands out on sight. By the end of this episode, you’ll know how to: ✔️ Define your brand beyon…

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Jamaica: Big a Yard, Big Abroad 59:03

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Since the 1960s in Jamaica, iconic figures such as Bob Marley have gathered in backyards to write reggae anthems that conquered world charts. The yard remains a cornerstone in Jamaican culture. Musicians withdraw from the violence of the city to create and play songs in their yards. In Jamaican patois, “mi yard” means “my home,” and many songs, pro…

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Numbers That Matter: Understanding Podcast Stats to grow your audience and Make More Sales 10:23

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What if your analytics became your growth engine instead of a mystery? I break down the numbers that actually matter on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify—and how to turn them into smarter content, higher retention, and steady subscriber growth. By the end of this episode, you’ll know how to: ✔️ Identify the must-track metrics on YouTube, Apple, …

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Debate: Is there a migrant crimewave? 50:41

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In the wake of the Huntingdon train stabbing and ensuing online reaction, UnHerd's Freddie Sayers sits down with journalist for The Times Fraser Nelson to analyse the growing perception of a violent, migrant-driven crimewave in the UK. Responding to disputed data from the Ministry of Justice that foreigners are convicted of up to 23% of sex crimes,…

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The Secret to Evergreen Video and Audio Podcast Content 11:39

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What if one episode kept driving views and leads for a year? I show you how to plan evergreen episodes, layer in trending topics, and use search intent so your content compounds—on YouTube and in audio. By the end of this episode, you’ll know how to: ✔️ Build 4–6 evergreen content buckets that anchor your show ✔️ Blend evergreen, trending, and prob…

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What is a RSS feed and how does it work? 10:15

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Ever wondered how your podcast magically appears on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube after just one upload? If the words RSS feed make your eyes glaze over, this episode breaks it down in plain language. You’ll finally understand how your podcast gets distributed—and why your RSS feed is the silent engine powering your growth. 🎙️ What You’ll Learn: What…

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The Zohran Mamdani debate 1:13:48

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If the polls are to be believed, Zohran Mamdani—a self-described democratic socialist—is poised to become the next mayor of New York City. His history as a police abolitionist, calls for wealth redistribution, and fierce criticisms of Israel have rankled the Big Apple’s old guard, while galvanizing many young Gothamites, including a majority of you…

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Good Luck Finding Your Wife 1:32:52

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Send us a text This week we talk about Dark Michael, villains Drew and Martin and the never ending Portia-Curtis-Jordan triangle. Grateful for any support: buymeacoffee.com/GHSundayShift New Merch Store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/sunday_shift_merch Follow us on Instagram at GH_Sunday_ShiftBy Tracey Corder and Tonya Love

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Born-Free South Africa: A Kaleidoscope of Colors 59:04

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Join us on a musical adventure into the storied past of Africa's Rainbow Nation. In 2016, 20-plus years removed from apartheid, South Africa was a nation deep in transition. And, that was reflected in its music—brimming with enthusiasm and creativity, yet also suffering from the growing pains of a new democracy. On the ground at the 2016 Cape Town …

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Should Europe seize Russian assets? Is a crypto crisis looming? 47:00

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In this first episode of The Econoclasts, Yanis Varoufakis and Wolfgang Munchau debunk two failed economic orthodoxies shaping our world. First, they dismantle the narrative that Europe is helping Ukraine - and striking a powerful blow against Russia - by raiding Russia’s frozen assets. More than this being legally questionable, is it also economic…

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Minding Our Own Damn Business 1:37:36

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Send us a text This week we talk the tea party from h3ll, Carly and Valentin teaming up and why everyone still hates Drew. This week we talk the tea party from h3ll, Carly and Valentin teaming up and why everyone still hates Drew. Follow us on Instagram at GH_Sunday_ShiftBy Tracey Corder and Tonya Love

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Musical Conjurers 59:04

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Musicians create worlds of their own. They are sonic alchemists. This program, originally produced in 2007, surveys a wide range of artists from throughout the African diaspora, artists with this special ability to spin out their own realities. We hear classic work from Basssekou Kouyate, Habib Koite, Youssou N'Dour, Konono No 1, The Assad Brothers…

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Helen Andrews on the Great Feminisation 35:14

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UnHerd's Freddie Sayers speaks with Helen Andrews, former senior editor at The American Conservative and author of Boomers, to discuss her provocative and widely-debated article in Compact Magazine "The Great Feminization". They discuss: why female group dynamics (consensus-seeking, covert undermining, social ostracism) are the engine behind cancel…

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Can science prove that God exists? 45:00

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In the age of reason and rationality, what room is there for the transcendent? Authors of the bestselling book God, the Science, the Evidence, Michel-Yves Bollore and Olivier Bonnassies, challenge the materialist consensus and argue that the origins of the universe could still be the work of a creator. They join UnHerd's Freddie Sayers to discuss t…

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Ali Bye-Bye 1:30:36

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Send us a text This week we talk about the arrest of Willow and Nina, Carly finding out Joss is a spy and Jason co-signing for a Mercedes. Grateful for any support: buymeacoffee.com/GHSundayShift New Merch Store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/sunday_shift_merch Follow us on Instagram at GH_Sunday_Shift…

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Hitchens & Moore vs. Gove & Ibrahim: The Thatcher Debate 1:06:24

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On what would have been her 100th birthday, Freddie Sayers chairs a spirited debate on Thatcherism and the Iron Lady’s place in Britain’s story. How should we understand her legacy in 2025? Did she transform the country for the better — or does she bear responsibility for many of today’s problems? In this all-star debate, journalists Peter Hitchens…

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San Francisco: Afropop by the Bay 59:04

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It turns out that the first American city to host a roster of local African bands was not New York, Miami or Chicago, but the San Francisco Bay Area of northern California. Hugh Masekela brought Hedzoleh Soundz from Ghana, and they settled in Santa Cruz. Nigerian maestros O.J. Ekemode and Joni Haastrup lived in Oakland in the 1970s. South African m…

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Deep dive: Is this the end of trans? 37:57

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Freddie Sayers sits down with Professor of Politics at the University of Buckingham, Eric Kaufmann, to discuss his latest report on “The Decline of Trans and Queer Identity among Young Americans”, which reveals a significant and surprising shift in the landscape of gender and sexual identity among Generation Z. Professor Kaufmann explains his findi…

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Pickle Tracy 1:19:14

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Send us a text This week we talk the aftermath of Monica's will reading, why everyone lying to Carly might lead us back to CarSon and our love for Gemma! Grateful for any support: buymeacoffee.com/GHSundayShift Merch Store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/sunday_shift_merch Follow us on Instagram at GH_Sunday_Shift…