Left Whingers

In this episode we talk to musician and activist, Billy Bragg! We cover everything from his musical influences to the effects of Twitter on politics, from how we can reframe the debate around patriotism to Ross' haircut. This is definitely one to listen to!

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This episode is a great mix of serious and silly. We answer questions sent in by you, our audience (including a discussion about Universal Basic Income) and discuss what the upcoming local elections have in store for Keir's Labour in our "Keir Watch" segment.

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In this episode we talk to Ralph Berry, the Delivery Network Manager for ‘Live Well Leeds’ and Sha-aib-ali a junior doctor in Hammersmith Hospital about how we can all protect our mental health locked down in these dark months. We this episode is reassuring and provides you with some top tips for mental wellbeing. We are in this together.

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In this episode we talk to the Terrence Higgins Trust's Head of Policy and Public Affairs, Richard about his role at the charity, Channel 4 series It's a Sin, and HIV Awareness.

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Credit to Leyton for our brilliant theme music, you can find more of his work here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5EoEk5ulYJgi3F56orFFWb?si=78tQvMSHTIWOStzMQET7uQ

In this episode we speak to a couple of amazing activists - Chris (from Travellers Against Racism) and Luke (from the Labour GRT Campaign) - about their experiences growing up in the GRT Community, and the challenges that GRT people face living in the UK.

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Credit to Leyton for our brilliant theme music, you can find more of his work here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5EoEk5ulYJgi3F56orFFWb?si=78tQvMSHTIWOStzMQET7uQ

This episode is a great mix of serious and silly. We answer questions sent in by you, our audience and discuss Keir Starmer's latest appearances in our "Keir Watch" segment.

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Credit to Leyton for our brilliant theme music, you can find more of his work here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5EoEk5ulYJgi3F56orFFWb?si=78tQvMSHTIWOStzMQET7uQ

We spoke to two of Bristol's rent strikers - Louis and Saranya - about their experiences taking part in/ organising a rent strike and how you could replicate their success at your university.

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Credit to Leyton for our brilliant theme music, you can find more of his work here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5EoEk5ulYJgi3F56orFFWb?si=78tQvMSHTIWOStzMQET7uQ

Get to know a bit about Brandon, Cathleen, and Ross before the exciting launch of the new Left Whingers season!

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Credit to Leyton for our brilliant theme music, you can find more of his work here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5EoEk5ulYJgi3F56orFFWb?si=78tQvMSHTIWOStzMQET7uQ

We spoke to Shadow Minister for Higher and Further Education, Emma Hardy about tuition fees, covid-19 and more!

As always, follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Left_Whingers and turn notifications on to keep up to date with us, and follow us on Spotify to get the latest episodes sent to you directly. Credit to Leyton for our brilliant theme music - you can find more of his work here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5EoEk5ulYJgi3F56orFFWb?si=78tQvMSHTIWOStzMQET7uQ

In this episode, we held a hustings for the 3 Young Labour Chair candidates - Cathleen Clarke, Eluned Anderson and Jess Barnard. As always, we put to them questions from our Left Whingers community - which you can sign up to here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMLAK4ToIrbV-twI02PSpc6KjnUUBZFctJrl0JoJx3rJFb4g/viewform

We talked about transphobia, antisemitism and much more!

Ballots will be dropping soon! 

As always, follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Left_Whingers and turn notifications on to keep up to date with us, and follow us on Spotify to get the latest episodes sent to you directly. Credit to Leyton for our brilliant theme music - you can find more of his work here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5EoEk5ulYJgi3F56orFFWb?si=78tQvMSHTIWOStzMQET7uQ