Some people (not us) might say they’re the *same thing!*This week, Hannah and Aphra answer the very perplexing question of why women just aren’t having enough babies, Labour’s grim idea to spy on Disabled people’s bank accounts (!) and the NHS consultation that drew the enthusiasm of many of our listeners. Digressions include eight minutes on haircuts and everyone forgetting about the US ELECTION. Oops.   

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Hannah and Aphra question the shades of gray in Sue Grey’s departure from government, the distressing escalation in the Middle East, a school’s verrrrry questionable new policy on period pain, and of course, the assumption that childless women must always be kept humble. Digressions include a descent into filth and Aphra slightly losing the plot 

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Hannah and Aphra step into Harrod’s gilded halls and checkered past, question whether Karma has hit the Labour Party now they are in Government and might be looking Guilty as Sin over their receiving clothes, glasses, football box tickets and yes, Taylor Swift tickets, and round up with some positive news (for once!). Most importantly, Aphra impressed Producer Alex and everyone needs to know about it.

Content warning - this episode discusses sexual violence against women. If that’s not for you this week, skip from 32:00 to 41:04.

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Hannah and Aphra stick their heads under the bonnets of some ‘sheCANics’ to decide if it puts the ‘ick’ in mechanic or not, discuss the current PR challenges facing the government, cover the Gisèle Pelicot case and of course, relive that glorious Harris-Trump debate. Digressions include Scottish camping and advice on how to win therapy. 

Content warning - this episode discusses sexual violence against women.

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Part two of our epic return for the new season! Hannah and Aphra analyse BBC and Daily Mail headlines to explore just how influential they can be, dive into whether or not violence against women and girls is taken seriously in this country, and question whether Parliament should have been recalled to deal with the far-right riots. 

Content warning - this episode contains references to racism, islamophobia, and gender based violence. 

You can read the National Policing Statement here 

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We’re back! Two months off and we predictably came back swinging a little too hard, so this is a two-parter. We go over all the wild things that happened in the US and the UK during our break, as well as update you all on some fun changes we’re making to the pod. This is part one of two. 

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In their final episode before a month-long break, Hannah and Aphra delve into the Trump trial outcome - and why it’s apparently been harder for Melania than it has Donald - Starmer’s tinfoil spine, the return of Farage, absolutely heartbreaking scenes from Gaza, Mexico’s new leader, and a potential cancer breakthrough that could change the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. Digressions include Lady Parts and the urgent need to frolic.

Content warning - this episode briefly touches on violence against women and girls, and also discusses  bowel cancer and atrocities happening in Gaza

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Story Links:

-https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4nndr47kgzo

-https://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/jun/02/diane-abbott-still-weighing-options-says-friend-as-labour-allegedly-entices-leftwing-mps-to-leave

-https://www.politico.eu/newsletter/london-playbook/nigel-farage-is-right-where-he-wants-to-be/

-https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjkkj5jejleo 

-https://www.economist.com/leaders/2024/06/03/mexicos-new-president-must-do-a-high-stakes-u-turn 

-https://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/jun/02/drug-pembrolizumab-melts-away-tumours-could-replace-surgery-for-bowel-cancer-say-doctors 

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Not much happened this week! Just that little thing called the general election, called sooner than everyone (including most Tories) expected. Hannah and Aphra take you through what you need to know, as well as discussing the infected blood scandal, the ICC issuing arrest warrants over the Gaza genocide, the status of wheelchair services in the UK and the UK’s first bionic MP. Digressions include strong and stable jelly and an unexpected John Curtice crush. 

Content warning - this episode briefly references domestic violence and sexual violence. 

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Story Links:

• https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gene-therapy-trial-deafness-uk-girl-born-deaf-can-hear/ 
• https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/article/2024/may/10/eurovision-song-contest-malmo-israel-controversy 
• https://news.sky.com/story/natalie-elphicke-defection-like-being-punched-in-the-gut-says-jess-philips-13132522 

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Hannah and Aphra get into the weeds of a truly disturbing report on the failures of maternity healthcare, as well as a grim update on the government’s war on disabled people. Plus, more Royal shenanigans featuring gilded castles, colonial swords and blood everywhere (but the hands). It’s not all bad though - they also cover the recent vote on whether MPs arrested on suspicion of violent or sexual offences should be banned from Parliament (YES).

Content warning - this episode discusses birth trauma, including infant and maternal mortality, as well as mentions of sexual violence. 

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Story Links:

• https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gene-therapy-trial-deafness-uk-girl-born-deaf-can-hear/ 
• https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/article/2024/may/10/eurovision-song-contest-malmo-israel-controversy 
• https://news.sky.com/story/natalie-elphicke-defection-like-being-punched-in-the-gut-says-jess-philips-13132522 

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