What happened during my trip to Germany, Prague, Vienna, Budapest, and London? Join me on my travels by listening to this episode! Are you ready?

Happy New Year! We’re back and ready to dive into the issues shaping our world. Recorded on the day of Trump’s inauguration, this episode unpacks its global implications for women’s rights and explores TikTok’s recent ban - analysing its role in spreading misinformation and pushing far-right agendas. 

In our deep dives, Steeley and Liv tackle Elon Musk's growing influence in UK politics and how this links with the decades-long scandal surrounding grooming gangs in the UK. 

We also examine the rise of “Faux Feminists” and challenge the myth of the “perfect victim,” referencing the Blake Lively lawsuit against Justin Baldoni and the sexual assault allegations against Neil Gaiman. 

Lastly, we turn to the world of OnlyFans, discussing creators like Lily Philips and Bonnie Blue. Are their sex challenges a form of empowerment or just a repackaging of patriarchal norms? We ask whether profiting from male desire is a form of autonomy, or does it perpetuate dependency on male validation?  

Our episodes follow a simple structure, helping you stay Informed, Inspired, and Empowered as we break down complex issues and empower you to think critically about the world with us.  Feminism for us is a process of learning and unlearning.

If you feel passionately about an issue and would like to come on the podcast to talk about it, please do reach out to us!

Time Stamps: 

Disclaimer & Trigger Warning: 0:00-0:56

Morning Chat & TikTok: 0:56-8:24

Quick Fire News (Informed): 8:24-10:54

Informed Deep Dives: 10:55-42:22

- Grooming Gangs Scandal & Elon Musk: 10:55 

- Neil Gaiman & Justin Baldoni - Faux Male Feminism and The Myth of the Perfect Victim (Empowered): 21:13

- Lily Phillips & Bonnie Blue: 33:43 

Inspired & Empowered: 42:23-56:59

Close: 57:00

Beth, President of the 93% Club, talks to Tian and Luther from the SU about her experiences with imposter syndrome and how she overcomes it.

This episode covers honest conversations, practical tips, and how student leadership isn’t about being perfect; it’s about showing up, learning, and growing. Even if you doubt yourself, remember you belong in every room where you can make a difference.

How can you solve FOMO at Durham University? How can you keep track of all the social events happening at our university? Adam and Aryan from DUPulse have the answer! Join Karis from the Purple Radio team to learn about DUPulse and how they are striving to 'add value' to the Durham community.

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https://www.instagram.com/dupulse/

Nice to meet you everyone. I am Sena, welcome to my podcast! In this episode, I’m going to introduce myself and talk about what I’m going to share from now on, and why I started a podcast. Come along with me to discover what life is like as an exchange student!!!

In their second Christmas special, the hosts talk about... Nothing. Well, not nothing. But nothing. Louie tells Sam about nothing and Sam agrees, talking more about nothing. They then disagree over nothing. We have nothing for Christmas!

Sam and Louie talk with Nabil about his research in the crossovers between maths and the scientific world: fluid dynamics in black holes, statistical mechanics in machine learning, and how maths is depicted in different movies.

Matthias sets foot in the studio to detail his research background in how probability came about, its new reforms for the future, and how maths and music are very closely related!

We came, we saw, and we calculated. Sam and Louie tackle 'mathematical classics' and discuss how society came up with numbers and logical thinking, through lots of paradoxes, and how we can use these early ideas to help us depict the future of mathematics.

Join WhoSoc for our final podcast of last academic year (yes I know we released this very late) and hear our discussion of Oh No That Inanimate Object Has Come to Life Week, as well as a reflection on the year gone by, all of the ups and downs of WhoSoc. Be warned: we are very tired.

Featuring: Louie, Ollie, Harry, Berty