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As they enter their mid/late 20s, GVRNZ, Halima and Simran discuss whether they're getting old. They also delve into what festivals they have coming up this summer.

GVRNZ & Simran catch up on the latest in their personal lives and pop culture, including the birth of Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's baby, the Wagatha Christie trial and Amber Heard v Johnny Depp. They then delve into two racially motived attacks which occurred within the past week; the Buffalo supermarket shooting in America and the recent beating of an 11 year old school boy in Wales that resulted in him having to have his finger amputated.

GVRNZ then chats to Southall's Junaid Malik about his new single 'Pyar Tenu Karan', his musical journey so far and what the future holds for him...

In honour of mental health awareness month, GVRNZ is joined by Wolverhampton's DJ Bhavin to discuss the importance of being open and honest with one another about mental health, especially within the South Asian community.

GVRNZ, Halima and Simran discuss Eid al-Fitr, cancel culture, and the recent leaked documents which suggest the US Supreme Court will overturn Roe v Wade, potentially banning abortions in up to 22 states. GVRNZ also chats to writer/photographer Martyn Ewoma in more detail about the ramifications of Elon Musk's desire to bring back "free speech" on Twitter.

GVRNZ and Halima delve into the news of the past week, including:

• Elon Musk buying Twitter in the name of "free speech"

• DJ Tim Westwood facing allegations of sexual harassment

• MP Neil Parish being suspended from the Conservative Party for watching pornography in the House of Commons

GVRNZ, Halima and Simran get patriotic as they commemorate St. George's Day with discussions surrounding national pride, the nationality and borders bill and citizenship. They also delve into the murder of Stephen Lawrence, and its continued significance 29 years on.

GVRNZ chats to activist/advocate and strategist Prisha Bathia about her recent work with Vatika UK as part of their #BeVisible campaign.

He's then joined by Halima and Simran as they delve into recent news topics, including Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor's wedding, the recent exclusion of trans people from a UK LGBTQ+ conversion therapy ban, Priti Patel facilitating the deportion of UK asylum seekers to Rwanda, the attempted deportation of a Black British 17 year old, and Israeli forces attacking Al-Aqsa mosque during Ramadan (again).

They finish off the episode by commemorating 20 years of the iconic film, 'Bend It Like Beckham'.

GVRNZ, Halima and Simran discuss a range of topics, including:

• Unwarranted advances on social media

• Keir Starmer's recent declaration that he believes Israel is not an apartheid state, contrary to Amnesty International's recent report

• The aftermath of the Oscars and the GRAMMYs

GVRNZ chats to Tamil-American artist Praveen Gunendran about his first major project 'Arivu', featuring the likes of S.A.M, Pritt and Vinnin.

GVRNZ and Halima then discuss the latest news, including the outcome of the partygate fines, and recent research which has shown a link between genetic pre-deposition in South Asians to put on weight and their ancestors suffering famine at the hands of colonialism.

They're then joined by Punk-Poet Jay Mitra who discusses their craft, teaching, accessibility and more....

GVRNZ chats to writer and photographer Martyn about the Royal Family's recent visit to Jamaica during their Caribbean tour which didn't go entirely to plan...

Later he's joined by Kami Kane to discuss his latest single with Luqy, 'Maa Tere Jeya (Live Version)', released in honour of Mother's Day.