In the second instalment of this two-part episode, TCS podcaster Helena Kondak continues her discussion with representatives from Cambridge's major political societies: CUCA, CULC and CULA. This episode discusses each party's stance on both local and global issues, touching on the importance of representation versus targeting discrimination more widely, and the balance between electoral manoeuvres and ideological commitments. The discussion then turns to the recent parliamentary chaos over the possibility of a ceasefire in Gaza, as well as looking at British foreign policy more widely. Finally, each representative argues why their respective party deserves a vote in the upcoming general election.

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In the first instalment of this two-part episode, TCS podcaster Helena Kondak speaks to representatives from Cambridge's major political societies: CUCA, CULC and CULA. This episode explores how current Cambridge students relate to British politics, how political societies offer opportunities for debate that differ from the Cambridge Union, and how each society aligns itself with its respective political party. The guests then discuss pressing political issues which directly affect students, most notably the housing crisis and university tuition fees.

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In this episode, TCS podcaster Scotia Smith explores the empowerment and prejudices of women's football. In the first half of the episode she is joined by the manager of Cambridge United's women's team, Darren Marjoram, who talks about his motivations for coaching women's football, the history of the team, and the disparity between men's and women's football on an economic level. In the second half of the episode (38:00 onwards), Scotia talks to two members of the reserve team for Cambridge City women's F.C, who talk about their love for the sport as well as some of the difficulties they have personally encountered. This episode is an eye-opening investigation into the work that still needs to be done to elevate women's football to the level of men's, and hopefully will encourage more people to invest in women's sport.

Take a look at Cambridge United's next fixtures here: https://www.cambridgeunited.com/Teams/womens-team-fixtures/

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In this episode, TCS podcaster Scotia Smith speaks to Zeb Goriely, the director of Watersprite Film Festival 2024. Zeb talks about the history of the festival, the introduction of new access schemes, and what to expect from Watersprite in the future.

Watersprite is running from 1-3 March 2024. Get your FREE tickets to talks and screenings here: https://watersprite.org.uk/tickets

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This episode spotlights some of the pieces of student writing from the upcoming TCS creative zine, MUSE, under the theme of 'home'. The featured writers discuss the inspiration behind their work and what 'home' means to them.

MUSE will be launched on 6th February 2024 where you can read all the featured pieces in full alongside more brilliant pieces of student writing.

Timestamps: Astrid at 0:52, Eanna at 8:50, Olivia at 18:16, Sam at 23:17.

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In this episode, TCS podcaster Erica Lees-Smith talks to Matt and Chris from It Takes a City, an organisation which aims to tackle homelessness in Cambridge. Matt and Chris discuss the misconceptions around homelessness, the importance of education and treating each case with empathy and care. They also highlight the practical steps that students can take to help end rough sleeping, both on an individual level and through their colleges. This is such an important episode which sheds light on a problem which can often be hidden, but is also a hopeful indication of the compassionate community work which is already in place around the city.

It Takes a City can be found online: https://www.ittakesacity.org.uk/about/

If you are concerned that someone might be sleeping rough, you can alert StreetLink here: https://thestreetlink.org.uk

Or you can contact the street outreach team at Cambridgeshire's street support: https://streetsupport.net/cambridgeshire/

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In this episode, TCS podcaster Scotia Smith explores the Black Atlantic: Power, People, Resistance exhibition which is currently on at the Fitzwilliam Museum. The first half of the episode is in conversation with Shea Hendry, discussing how the exhibition interrogates the legacies of the transatlantic slave trade and who is afforded the power to shape how history remembers them. The second half of the episode (23:23) is in conversation with Darold Cuba, who explores the University of Cambridge's ties to slavery and abolition, the intersections of race and class, and the systemic work that remains to be done to dismantle the legacies of white supremacy both within the university and beyond.

The Black Atlantic exhibition is on at the Fitzwilliam museum until Jan 7 2024. You can book tickets here: https://tickets.museums.cam.ac.uk/overview/6941

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In the first long-form episode of this season, TCS podcaster Miranda Crawford sits down with the committee members of Gender Agenda, the SU Women's Campaign zine. In this open and informal conversation, the committee members discuss the importance of art as a space for politicised feminist discourse. The second part of the episode (from 18.00 onwards) focuses on TCS opinion writer Madeleine Baber's recent article '(Medical) Neglect of the Female: A Manifesto for New Intersectionalism', discussing the necessity to consider the neglect and stigma that continues to surround the female sex.

You can read Maddy's article in full here: https://www.thecambridgestudent.co.uk/opinion/medical-neglect-of-the-female-a-manifesto-for-new-intersectionalism

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Welcome to The Cambridge Student Podcast: Season 2!

This short introductory episode briefly discusses what you can expect from the TCS Podcast this year, as well as introducing some of the hosts who will be producing episodes on a range of exciting topics.

Stay tuned for more to come...

Check out the TCS website: thecambridgestudent.co.uk

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TCS Podcaster Lara Zand speaks to Kasia Pendlebury about funding a year abroad following Brexit.

TCS Culture Co-Editor Matilda Sidel reads from her now published series, linking chivalric romance with her favourite music of the 1980s.

Matilda's articles can be found here: https://www.thecambridgestudent.co.uk/culture/the-chivalric-romance-of-the-1980s

If you have any questions relating to this episode, or want to recommend something for discussion or review, please email us at [email protected]. You can also find more information on our Instagram @tcsnewspaper, on our Facebook writers group, or on our website.

Thank you for your support and to those of you who have shared and reviewed our content over the last term! Keep your eyes peeled for fresh future content from TCS.

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