Conversations with Kunmi

Hello everyone and I am back! If you have been leaving under a rock, the UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has resigned. A new leader is expected on Tuesday 6th September 2022. The UK has a Parliamentary system of Government, which means the Leader of the party with a majority of Members of Parliament forms the government. The Conservative Party is expected to choose a new leader and the battle for who will replace Boris Johnson has already begun. This episode was recorded on Monday 11th of July 2022. It was published on Wednesday 13th July 2022 at 4:40 pm. Currently, voting has officially finished in the Tory leadership first round and there are 8 Candidates on the ballot. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithkunmi/support

Happy International Women's day! In celebration of Women's day, I asked a few people to speak about the women they admire and why. Here is your bonus episode! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithkunmi/support

Hello and welcome back to season 4 of conversation with Kunmi and Happy International Women's Day. In this episode, we talk about the 6 bills voted against by the House of Representatives that seeks to promote gender and women equality in Nigeria. I speak to a returning guest Nimah who is the go-to person to speak to in all things regarding Nigerian Politics. #IWD22 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithkunmi/support

Hello and welcome to the season 3 finale, I am joined by favourite Folarin and Ade. In this episode, we discussed a wide range of topics, from Matt Hancock's extra-martial affair to the England Football team losing the Euro Finals and the racism that followed afterward. We discussed Dominic Cumming's interview with Laura Kuenssberg of the BBC and if there will be any implications for Borris Johnson? Finally, we talked about whether or not the Tories got it wrong starting a culture war with the England football team and if they have indeed lost that war? It's a very packed episode so we hope you sit back and enjoy it. The UK Parliament is going on recess from Friday the 23 July 2021 and so are we! We shall be back in September with a whole new season and hopefully back in the studio. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithkunmi/support

This week we are discussing Sports, Protest & Patriotism. Last week the British Home Secretary, Priti Patel said "football fans have the right to boo players for taking the knee." We discussed the history of protest in sports in general and if it was patriotic to boo the national team? Article: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/priti-patel-taking-knee-boo-england-b1865409.html --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithkunmi/support

It's been one year since I released our first episode, 15 episodes later I am so thankful for all your support. In this episode, we discuss the recent local and Mayoral election in the Uk, what the future looks like for the UK's largest opposition party, and if the UK is becoming a one-party country? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithkunmi/support

Hello and welcome to Season 3 of Conversations with Kunmi. On our very first episode this season, we discussed the newly released Government's report on Race and Ethnic Disparities. I am joined by three guests this week. Please stay tuned, comment, and subscribe. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithkunmi/support

Hello and welcome to our final episode on the US Elections special. In this episode, we discussed the first few days of President Biden's Presidency and what we think his priorities should be. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithkunmi/support

Happy New Year everyone! Today's episode is about Trump's Twitter Ban & Insurrection of the US Capitol and then a final episode next week to round up this season about the US election. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithkunmi/support

In this episode, we discussed a range of topics about the 2020 election cycle. How people felt on election night, what the results mean? The election saw a record number of over 140 million people cast their ballot. Joe Biden will become the 46th President Of The United States Of America on January 20th, 2021. Kamala Harris will also become Vice-President, she will be the first woman to hold the office and the 1st Black and South-East Asian person to become VP of the United States. We also discussed the importance of the Senate runoff in Georgia on the 5th of Jan, which will ultimately decide if the Democrats will have control of the Senate. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithkunmi/support

Hello everyone, welcome to this week's episode of conversationswithKunmi. This week we spoke about the Legacy of Ruth Badr Ginsburg and the battle to replace her on the Supreme Court. We also discussed why voting matters? And as to why elections do have consequences. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithkunmi/support

In this episode, we discussed everything about Joe Biden and why he eventually became the democratic nominee for President? Can he ultimately beat Donald Trump and become the 46th President of The United States Of America? - Reasons why he was voter choice especially in the south. - Joe Biden's years of experience. - The 'Obama' factor --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithkunmi/support

In this episode, we are discussing Joe Biden's VP selection. My guest this week is a Nigerian-American who wanted Susan's Rice, she tells us and her reason and we get into a general discussion about all the potential candidates. Please listen, comment and subscribe. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithkunmi/support

Hey guys, welcome to season 2 of conversations with Kunmi where we will be discussing the U.S elections. I can't wait to share the line up of different people (your favs) coming on the show to discus and comment on situations and events leading up to November 3rd. Pls feel free to make requests about topics you would like to be included this season and also don't forget to subscribe.. xoxo --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithkunmi/support

On this week's episode, I am joined by my lovely cousins .we discussed the fallacy of the model immigrant and if the recent changes in immigration rules in some western countries is a way to make all forms of immigration illegal. We also discussed the issue of ‘brain drain' in host countries and what the diaspora community can do? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithkunmi/support

In this week episode, I speak to one of the most conversant 12 year olds on a range of topic from covid to the BLM movement, and if she thinks 12 year olds should be involved in politics? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithkunmi/support

In this episode, my two friends ask make a series of questions relating to political issues and various politicians. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithkunmi/support

The event of the last week have been excruciating and traumatising for the black community! I hear that some of you are tried of us talking about racism, imagine how we feel experiencing it. This episode was not planned but it is necessary. I am joined by three brilliant ladies and share our thoughts on the events of this week and personal experiences. I am sure some of our non- black friends can learn something. I am dedicating this episode to all the victims of police brutality and violence against black people. #blacklivesmatter! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithkunmi/support

On this episode, we discussed the impact of social media on our emotions. I am joined by Faith and Sade. Our guest this week shared with us the most important stories that have had an impact on them through social media. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithkunmi/support

*warning* We are not experts in the medical field. We are just presenting opinions of how we think the world has responded to the Covid- 19 pandemic. In this episode, we discussed whether the world should rethink seeking directions from USA, CHINA & UK. We compared the response of three superpowers to that of developing and middle power countries. Bryanne, who resides in Ghana gave a first-hand overview of how the Ghanian government has responded to the Coronavirus epidemic. The country has been praised for its response in the region. Hope you enjoy listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithkunmi/support

After many months of procrastination and cold feet, I finally have a podcast: Conversations with Kunmi. A podcast where I will be discussing politics, current affairs and anything really. On the first episode, my fellow LFC fans Jamila and Shalom, discussed identity politics and If there is any political party in the Uk that have black people at the centre of their agenda and mission. Hope you enjoy listening. Articles relating to the topic: 1) https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2020/4/10/21214970/bernie-sanders-2020-lost-class-socialism 2) https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2019/2/1/18206769/stacey-abrams-state-of-the-union-response-essay-identity-politics 3) https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/nris-in-news/indians-are-high-earners-in-uk-study/articleshow/70148459.cms?from=mdr --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithkunmi/support