Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Tamara Keith, NPR White House Correspondent, to discuss the Republican National Convention, reporting on US politics and the fallout from ‘The Trial of Alex Salmond’. Stuart, Eamonn and Tamara also share their personal media recommendations. 

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RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: 'Searching’ on Netflix www.netflix.com/title/81053209

Eamonn: ‘For Whom the Bell Tolls: The Hemingway Library Edition’ book by Ernest Hemingway www.amazon.co.uk/Whom-Bell-Tolls-Hemingway-Library/dp/1476787778

Tamara: ‘Hamilton’ on Disney+ disneyplusoriginals.disney.com/movie/hamilton

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Stuart and Eamonn discuss BBC2's 'The Trial of Alex Salmond', newspaper apologies and the virtual Democratic Convention. Stuart and Eamonn also share their personal media recommendations. There's no guest commentator this week - enjoy the double act!

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist Angela Haggerty to discuss ongoing controversy surrounding exam results in Scotland, the future of the USA (in light of a recent Rolling Stone article by Wade Davis titled, ‘The Unravelling of America’) and media coverage of migrant crossings. Stuart, Eamonn and Angela also share their personal media recommendations. 

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by writer and director Jon S. Baird (‘Filth’, ‘Stan and Ollie’) to discuss the sale or ban of TikTok in the US, email hacking, the KGB and controversy surrounding school exam results in Scotland. Stuart, Eamonn and Jon also share their personal media recommendations.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: ‘Shuggie Bain’ book by Douglas Stuart www.goodreads.com/book/show/52741293-shuggie-bain

Jon:

Eamonn: ‘Weiner’ film on Netflix www.netflix.com/title/80096722

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by broadcaster, political columnist and podcast host (‘The Rock N Roll Politics Podcast’) Steve Richards to discuss media moguls, Nicola Sturgeon’s press briefings and Anti-Semitism on social media sites. Stuart, Eamonn and Steve also share their personal media recommendations.

Stuart:

Eamonn: Whicker’s War documentary on YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIoVkmcy86c

Steve: ‘The Journals of Woodrow Wyatt’ book www.goodreads.com/book/show/7319454-the-journals-of-woodrow-wyatt-volume-one

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by writer and film-maker Raisah Ahmed to discuss the publication of the Russia Report, Kanye West’s presidential campaign and controversy over the the lack of diversity in TV drama screenwriting. Stuart, Eamonn and Raisah also share their personal media recommendations.

Raisah: ‘Stateless’ series on Netflix www.netflix.com/title/81206211

Eamonn:

Stuart: ‘Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Remembering Central Avenue, L.A.’s jazz oasis’ in the L.A. Times www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-07-18/central-avenue-los-angeles-jazz

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Shona Craven (writer and columnist) to discuss the Johnny Depp trial, Chris Grayling's appointment as head of the Intelligence Committee and Donald Trump's recent commutation of Roger Stone. Stuart, Eamonn and Shona also share their personal media recommendations.

Stuart: 'Freedom Is a Constant Struggle' by Angela Davis https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25330108-freedom-is-a-constant-struggle

Eamonn:

Shona: 'I Am an Island' by Tamsin Calidas https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49569631-i-am-an-island

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by A.L. Kennedy (novelist, columnist, commentator and comedian) to discuss freedom of speech, the reopening of pubs and the recent protest at the Scottish border. Stuart, Eamonn and Alison also share their personal media recommendations.

Stuart: Hamilton musical https://www.disneyplus.com/en-gb/movies/hamilton/3uPmBHWlO6HJ 

Eamonn: The Kominsky Method drama https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80201680

A.L. Kennedy: Ru Paul's Drag Race https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/70187741

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Nanette Burstein (director of the new Hulu documentary, 'Hillary') to discuss COVID milestones (following reports that the global number of cases has reached ten million) leadership during lockdown, Facebook advertising and diversity in Hollywood. Stuart, Eamonn and Nanette also share their personal media recommendations.

Stuart: 'Barrowland Ballads: A Recollective Project' http://www.barrowlandballads.co.uk

Eamonn: 'Mike Wallace is Here' documentary https://www.mikewallaceishere.com

Nanette: 'DEVS' series on BBC iPlayer https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p087gj19/devs

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Bonnie Greer (playwright, novelist, critic and broadcaster) to discuss TikTok's impact on President Trump’s rally in Tulsa, discussions around Joe Biden's pick for Vice President, subscription news and blackface in popular culture. Stuart, Eamonn and Bonnie also share their media recommendations.

Stuart: Vietnam War Songs (@VietnamWarSongs) on Twitter twitter.com/VietnamWarSongs

Bonnie: Dr. Rebecca Hall ACAB (@WakeRevolt) on Twitter twitter.com/WakeRevolt

Eamonn:

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