In this episode of The Common Sense Podcast, Mike sits down with financial expert Rotimi Merriman-Johnson to unpack one of the most uncomfortable questions in modern Britain. From the wealth gap and home ownership to culture, migration patterns and financial literacy, this conversation goes beyond surface level explanations.

We explore whether the issue is structural, cultural, behavioural, political, or a mix of all four. What role does history play? How much does mindset matter? Are we having the wrong conversations about money in Black Britain?

Rotimi brings data, lived experience and sharp analysis to a discussion that too often gets reduced to slogans. This is not about blame. It is about understanding.

If you care about economic mobility, generational wealth, or the future of Black Britain, this episode is essential listening.

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Mike is joined by Orthodox Rabbi Pesach Wolicki as they discuss the American right, Israel, and the future of MAGA after Trump.

In this episode, they explore Israel in the news and an ongoing PR problem Israel may have.

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Small changes can transform your financial life. In this episode of Editor’s Desk, Mike sits down with Ken Okoroafor from The Humble Penny to explore how ordinary people build wealth through better habits, smarter planning, and practical money decisions. They discuss investing, entrepreneurship, financial independence, and the mindset shifts that make long-term wealth possible.

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In this episode, we sit down with a former Special Forces operator to unpack why so much of our public conversation around Islamist radicalisation misses the mark. Drawing on real-world experience rather than theory or headlines, he explains how radicalisation actually happens, where Western policy and media narratives go wrong, and what we keep overlooking. It is a sober, nuanced conversation about security, ideology, and the uncomfortable truths we rarely slow down enough to confront.

In this episode, poet and storyteller Sophia Thakur joins us for a powerful conversation about what it really means to reinvent yourself and find purpose in a world that often feels chaotic.We talk about the messy process of change, the pressure to always “have it together,” and the deeper questions around meaning that many of us avoid. Sophia shares her own journey of reinvention, the lessons she’s learned about identity, and why chasing purpose isn’t about grand gestures but about the small, honest steps we take every day.If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost, or unsure of your direction, this episode is for you.

In this episode, I sit down with David Elikwu — writer, strategist, and author of the new book Sovereign. We talk about what it really means to take control of your time, build systems that last, and stop falling into the trap of “being busy” without making progress.

David breaks down the biggest productivity myths, shares the tools and routines that actually work, and unpacks why sovereignty over your own life is the ultimate goal. If you’ve ever felt stuck, scattered, or like your goals are slipping away, this conversation will give you clarity and momentum.

But that’s just one of the big questions in this audience-led Q&A episode. You sent in the topics, we tackled them all:

• Is Starmer politically “done”?

• Could Kemi Badenoch or Nigel Farage actually become Prime Minister?

• What’s really going on inside Labour after the Rayner and Mandelson scandals?

• Should Trump’s second UK state visit matter to us?

• Has Israel gone too far in Gaza?

• Plus: What Charlie Kirk’s assassination means for US politics.

It’s a wide-ranging Q&A, fuelled by your questions, unpacking the political chaos in the UK and beyond.

What could a multimillionaire entrepreneur possibly learn from a book written thousands of years ago? In this episode, I sit down with Mark Gerson to find out.

Mark has built companies, made millions, and invested in some of the most innovative ventures of our time. Yet the deepest lessons he draws on for life, business, and relationships come from the oldest book in the world.

We talk about the surprising wisdom that shapes how he thinks about success, generosity, resilience, and meaning. Whether you’re curious about wealth, faith, or simply how to live better in a chaotic world, this conversation will give you a perspective you won’t expect.

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What does it really cost to live your life online?

In this episode, we sit down with Josiah Hyacinth — digital storyteller, creator, and social media native — to uncover the untold realities of hyper-visibility. From the pressure of always being “on” to the toll it takes on mental health, Josiah opens up about his journey through the highs and lows of social media, and how he’s learning to rebuild after difficult seasons in the spotlight.

If you’ve ever wondered what really happens behind the curated feeds and polished posts, this conversation is for you.

In this episode of The Common Sense Podcast, journalist and political analyst Catherine Perez-Shakdam shares her extraordinary story of gaining access inside Iran’s regime, where she moved through some of the highest circles of power.

She unpacks what she saw and learned, offering rare insights into the realities of extremism, propaganda, and political maneuvering in the Middle East.

The conversation doesn’t stop at her story. Catherine also breaks down the current landscape of conflict across the region from Israel and Palestine to Iran and beyond, helping listeners make sense of headlines that often feel overwhelming. This is a must-listen for anyone curious about how power really works in one of the most volatile parts of the world.