Who let the flags out? We look at the mania for running a Cross of St George or Union Jack up the nearest lamp-post, who’s fomenting it and why it’s smart but dangerous politics for the far-right. Meanwhile Nigel Farage launches his completely uncosted, unrealistic, fantasy plan for mass deportations. Are the press so completely on the Reform bandwagon that ... Show More
Nov 25
Why Tech Sucks – Cory Doctorow on Enshittification and how to fix it
It’s the word of the moment. “Enshittification” is the reason Google is all ads and no useful results, Amazon serves you crappy overpriced products, your phone spies on you and you can’t find your friends on social media – but you WILL be persecuted by bots, brands and Nazis all ... Show More
1h 4m
Nov 21
Cruel Britannia – Labour loses it on migration
Labour’s controversial asylum plans have sparked a backlash and it’s not clear they’ll even work. So, why have they gone down this route? What options might be better? Plus, AI – the bubble is going to burst, but has it already broken our brains? Then in the extra bit for support ... Show More
1h 2m
Dec 2022
Fresh prince: The new face of the Green Party
Climate change remains a key political issue. But with multiple crises mounting, are the Greens a one policy party? Ros Taylor is joined by Zack Polanski, deputy leader of the Green Party, to talk about what they want and what's missing from mainstream political discourse.
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28m 39s
Sep 3
“It's NOT Far-Right!" Musk Fuels UK Flags & Free Speech War | Andrew Wilson vs Cenk Uygur
‘Operation Raise The Colours’ has sparked a nationwide debate. For some, flying the St George’s Cross and Union Jack is a patriotic act of defiance against a broken asylum system. For others, it’s a dangerous far-right signal. The truth may lie somewhere in between. With over 32, ... Show More
1h 4m