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- S3E4 - Episode #18 - China’s Travel System, Priti Patel’s Bullying, Nigel Farage’s Rebranded Party, and the Latest on The University of ManchesterIn this episode we talk about China’s QR code-based travel system and the implications it could have, the inquiry into Priti Patel’s workplace conduct, Nigel Farage’s Anti-Lockdown Party, the racial profiling scandal at UoM, the occupation of Owens Park’s tower, and the university’s approach to student wellbeing.1 hr 9 min
- S3E3 - Episode #17 - The US Election, The Labour Party, and The Fallowfield FencesIt's the US election special this week on Fuse in Focus, with other stories investigating the ramifications of the EHRC Labour anti-semitism report and Corbyn’s future in the party, in local news we are looking at the student fencing dispute and whether students will be able to go home for Christmas!1 hr 40 min
- Special Episode - Josh Sandiford speaks to UoM Vice-chancellor, Nancy RothwellIn this episode, the Mancunion's Deputy Editor and Former co-head of Fuse in Focus, Josh Sandiford, spoke with the University of Manchester's Vice-chancellor, Nancy Rothwell, about the events that occurred on Fallowfield Campus yesterday.23 min
- S3E2 - Episode #16 - Free School Meals, COVID-19, and Student Mental Health SupportIn this episode, presenters Peter, Rebecca, Serafina & Jess discuss the Chilean national plebiscite, the UK government's stance on free school meals, the Sage report on Covid-19 policy impacts on Gen Z, the student response to mental health support amid Covid-19, and Harry Styles' investment in a new Manchester arena.55 min
- S3E1 - Episode #15 - Global protest movements, the US election, and Marcus RashfordIn this episode, presenters Peter, Rebecca, Serafina & Jess discuss global protest movements, voter suppression amid the US election, Greater Manchester’s tier 3 restrictions, and Marcus Rashford's honorary degree from the University of Manchester.55 min
- S2E3 - Episode #14 - Prayer rooms on Campus, Coronavirus in Manchester and Predicted A level GradesIn this episode, news anchor James and news presenters Rebecca, Jess and Serafina discuss the current campaign for an official interfaith prayer room in the university library, Manchester's reaction to the coronavirus and the reports that university admissions are considering scrapping the 'predicted grades' requirement35 min
- S2E2 - Episode #13 - Behind the SKUM Investigation, Boombox Barrington and Caroline Flack
*Trigger Warning * - This episode of Fuse in Focus contains mentions of suicide
News anchor James and news presenters Rebecca, Jess and Serafina discuss this week's key stories. We talk with Lily Martin, one of the reporters behind the SKUM investigation, our love for Boombox Barrington and the passing of Caroline Flack and its the effect on the media.
If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode you can call the Samaritans 24-hour helpline on 116 123, email [email protected], visit a Samaritans branch in person or go to the Samaritans website at www.samaritans.org/.
35 min - S2E1 - Episode #12 - Cabinet reshuffle, Valentine's Day climate strikes and UoM expensesIn this episode, co-head of news Josh and news anchor James discusses Boris Johnson's cabinet reshuffle, the Valentine's Day Climate Justice strike and Nicole Wootton-Cane's investigation into the expenses of University of Manchester staff31 min
- S1E11 - Episode #11 - Our Reaction to the 2019 General Election
After the important election night, news anchor James and presenters Megan and Josh come together to dissect the results and give their views on the outcome of the election.
Featuring the reactions of Jake Feeley and Albie Mayo, young party election leaders, and various students from the live screening of the election.
As stated in the episode all views expressed are opinions of the presenter and not facts unless outlined.
39 min - S1E10 - Episode #10 - Fuse in Focus Special - Young Leader's Election Debate
In a Fuse in Focus Election special, Josh Sandiford mediates a debate between the heads of the main political societies in lead up to the 2019 General Election.
Featuring Aaron Watling for The Labour Party, Albie Mayo for The Green Party, Jake Feeley for The Conservative Party and Jamie Dwan for The Liberal Democrats, the four discuss their party's stances on the key issues in public affairs.
Produced by Ellie Martin and Megan Oyinka
38 min
About Fuse in Focus
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Fuse in Focus is Fuse FM’s flagship news show run on a weekly basis by Peter Kardynal and Rebecca Rommen. You can also catch it on Wednesdays at 3pm.
Tune in to get back in focus!