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GVRNZ, Halima and Simran catch up on their week so far, before delving into the latest findings from the ongoing UK Covid-19 inquiry. The rest of the episode is spent discussing the ongoing situation in regards to Palestine, including the multiple bombings of Jabalia refugee camp, and the weaponisation of anti-semitism in order to quash those in favour of Palestinian liberation.

After starting with a catch up and discussing the topic of using religious language in a colloquial setting, GVRNZ and Halima dedicate the rest of the episode to the events currently unfolding in Western Asia. They offer a historical recount and context of Israel's creation and its relations with Palestine, some fact-checking in regards to events on the ground both within the past week and the entire duration of Israeli occupation, and their own reflections on the current situation to conclude.

GVRNZ and Halima open the episode by chatting about the oncoming winter weather and how SAD affects the latter. They then highlight the killing of respected Bristolian, Hubert Brown, who lost his life in what police are treating a racist attack. Finally, in light of recent comments made by Ethan Payne of the Sidemen, the duo discuss whether there should ever be an obligation to take your partner's last name after marriage.

GVRNZ, Halima and Simran are joined once again by Martyn Ewoma of Sludge Magazine. They discuss the past week's events on Bad Vibes Island, including rife misogyny (Laurence Fox and Dan Wooton's comments on GB News and the killing of Elianne Andam), Suella Bravermans claims that being gay or a woman should not be enough to claim asylum in the UK and that multiculturalism has "failed", and the North-South divide in relation to transport.

GVRNZ, Halima and Simran delve into the latest trending topics, including the allegations against Russel Brand, Halle Berry and Drake’s fall-out, and how often they think about the Roman Empire…

Later, GVRNZ chats to Nadeem Ullah about his up-and-coming collective ‘Coalition’, the rise of Canadian South Asian talent and more.

GVRNZ and Halima are joined live in the studio by Nisaa Ali of 'We Are Survivors', a Manchester-based organisation supporting male survivors of sexual abuse. They discuss the stigma surrounding male survivors of sexual violence and why it’s especially important for South Asian communities to talk about this issue and recognise it as a crime.If you are affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode, feel free to reach out:24hr helpline - 808 800 5005We Are Survivors - 0161 236 2182GVRNZ and Halima then discuss other trending topics from the week, including bad (chaotic) vibes island (escaped prisoners and crumbling schools) and India's potential name change.