The Meridian Podcast

Eve and Ollie host a discussion about UK 'influencers' and the choices they've made during the Covid-19 pandemic. They are joined by YouTuber Molly Thompson (Beauty Spectrum) plus journalist and student Ruby Frost (@rubylfrost_) to grapple with the moral question of whether it is right for online stars to be jetting off to sun-soaked destinations whilst the rest of the UK is confined at home. 

To read Ruby's article, click here. 

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Ollie and Eve host a discussion about the fast fashion industry; the harm it does, why it continues to exist and what can be done to mitigate the damage it does. They are joined by The Meridian's Europe Editor Rebecca Carey and Spanish radio journalist Marta Niza.

Want to read Marta's article? Find it here: https://meridian-magazine.com/why-fast-fashion-in-spain-is-as-popular-as-ever/

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*TRIGGER WARNING AT START OF EPISODE* 

Ollie is joined by UK/Ireland Meridian Editor Nia Thomas, writer Caitlin Chatterton and writer and poet Alison Rumfitt. The panel discuss recent debates about transphobia within feminism and the influence of so-called Trans-Exclusionary Radical Feminists ('TERFs'), including Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling.  

If you are affected by the issues discussed, the following organisations will be able to offer you support: 

Stonewall 

Freephone: 0800 0502020 (9:30 - 4:30 Monday to Friday) 

Galop (an LGBT+ anti-violence charity) 

0207 704 2040, [email protected] 

National Trans 24 Helpline 

Call 07527 524034 or send a WhatsApp message to the same number

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Hello 2021! In this episode, Ollie and Eve lead a discussion about the scenes of violence and destruction that took place in Washington DC on 6th January. With The Meridian Magazine’s US Editors, they consider why the events occurred and the political consequences for Republicans and Democrats alike.

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Ollie and Eve are joined by freelance journalists Izzie Jani-Friend, Charlotte Colombo and Jonny Moynihan to discuss the UK's post-lockdown rules and arrangements for a Coronavirus Christmas.  

The panel discuss the ethics of the Christmas rule-relaxation, the festive economic trade and vaccine rollout. Enjoy!

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Eve and Ollie have an in-depth chat about the ins and outs of the 2020 US presidential election, and the course of events that led to Joe Biden’s victory! In addition, they discuss what the immediate and long term future looks like for America.

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Ollie chats to a panel of guests about the issues affecting the US presidential election, gives an overview of how the Electoral College system works and discusses how election night might play out.

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Eve and Ollie speak to Caitlin Talbot and Zesha Saleem about the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

In particular, is Sweden's response to the virus an ideal model, or are claims about its brilliance overblown? What questions has the pandemic raised about the role of the state in the UK, and the health of the union itself? 

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Eve and Ollie are joined by Anmol Irfan, Asyia Iftikhar and Ayhan Sahani to discuss women’s rights and the persistence of sexual assault in Pakistan.  If you are affected by any of the issues in this episode, please reach out to the following resources: UK National Domestic Abuse Helpline by Refuge: 0808 2000 247 (24-hour freephone) Rape Crisis national freephone: 0808 802 9999 (12-2.30pm and 7-9.30pm every day of the year) Pakistan Punjab Women’s Toll-Free Helpline: 1043 (24-hour, managed by PCSW)

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Eve and Ollie are joined by The Meridian’s North America Editor Nimo Omer to discuss Tuesday’s presidential debate and the overall state of the race.

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