Not To Get Political

In this episode, we engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Femi Oluwole, a prominent political activist who gained recognition as a passionate supporter of the Remain campaign during Brexit. Currently, Femi is dedicated to advocating for the adoption of Proportional Representation, aiming to replace the outdated First Past The Post electoral system. We delve into Femi's compelling arguments for PR, exploring its advantages over FPTP, and explore the long-lasting repercussions of Brexit on both our economy and our fundamental human rights. Femi also opens up about the challenges he faces as a controversial public figure, actively involved in such a contentious issue as Brexit, and shares valuable insights into how he prioritises his mental well-being.

In this episode we talk to Seb Lowe about his rise to fame on TikTok as a musical artist who uses lyrics to comment on social issues including classism and inequality. Seb, from Oldham, became a viral hit when his song Terms and Conditions reached 4.4 million views, striking a cord with people feeling disenfranchised and p*ssed off with the state of the UK our society. We talk about how he got into music, the role of music in politics, the North and South divide and much more! Tune in to hear from the rising star that is Seb Lowe.

In this episode, we spoke with Ben, Communications Director of Republic, one of the organisations involved in the recent protests at the King's Coronation who are advocating for the abolition of the Monarchy in the UK. We debunked myths around the Monarchy's benefits and discussed King Charles' environmental hypocrisy. We also explored what a kingless UK would look like and why young people are in favour of it. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on the relevance of the Monarchy in modern day Britain.

In this episode, freelance broadcast journalist Jay Akbar shares his unorthodox path to becoming a reporter as well as the challenges facing the industry. We discuss the future of political journalism in the current climate and how to navigate it. Jay is also covering the coronation over the weekend and we discuss the challenges of covering such a big event. Tune in for valuable insights and fascinating stories!

In this episode, we spoke to a special guest, Dan, who is the Co-Founder of Animal Rising (formerly known as Animal Rebellion). We talked to Dan about the recent protests, which he led, at The Grand National on April 15th 2023. Dan was one of the protestors who managed to break onto the track and glue himself to one of the jumps. He shared with us the reasons behind Animal Rising's decision to protest this event, which had sparked controversy. Dan also talked about the response from the police, as well as the reactions of the media and the public. We delved into his personal opinions and experiences surrounding this event and the wider issue of animal welfare.

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We sat down with Maya, a fearless first-year student taking on the University of Manchester, to hear all about the dire state of student halls and the resulting rental strikes that have left the university in turmoil.

From shocking revelations about the conditions of the halls to the jaw-dropping response from the university and the media, you won't want to miss a single second of this riveting interview. And if you thought that was all, think again! We also heard from you, the listeners, about your own heart-stopping experiences with renting as a student.

So sit down and get ready – this is one interview you won't forget anytime soon!

We talk to Patsy Stevenson about how she became a human rights activist in the wake of the tragic murder of Sarah Everard by a police officer. She delves into police corruption and her feminist views as well as the institutionalised sexism and racism she's experienced within the establishment and media.