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The Loneliness Epidemic: meeting new people post-lockdowns w/Jack Street & Rhiannon Davies

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 55:44


In this episode, Brett speaks to Jack and Rhiannon about the epidemic of loneliness, particularly in men but also more generally, and theorise about the effects of the pandemic, the internet, dating apps and more. If you are suffering with loneliness, make sure to check out the resources below and, if you are in a position to, consider talking to someone, professionally or otherwise: ◾ https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/loneliness/tips-to-manage-loneliness/ ◾ https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/unlock-loneliness/15-tips ◾ Jack's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackStreet01 ◾ Brett's Twitter: https://twitter.com/brett_lee712 ◾ Rhiannon's Twitter: https://twitter.com/RileyDoodles_ ◾ DGN Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/DGNofficial_ ◾ DGN Insta: https://www.instagram.com/dgnofficial_ ◾ DGN Website: https://www.demographicauk.com/ Credit to our editor, Barney Miller-Latham Demographicast #50 | The Demographicast is available on all popular podcast platforms! ◾ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15di6exZjLJePtVsCiAL7A ◾ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-demographicast/id1489358649 ◾ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjczNzg0NzM2MS9zb3VuZHMucnNz?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj8oM7ys9DwAhWQw4UKHWxeAnMQ9sEGegQIARAC ◾ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-demographicast ◾ Anchor: https://anchor.fm/thedemographicanetwork ◾ Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/9196tsnh

Movember Special: some of the men of DGN talk mental health, feat. Jack Street, Brett Lee & Joe Maine

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 30:03


Movember is upon us and Jack, Brett and Joe decided to gather some questions on men's mental health and answer them from their own personal experiences to encourage discussion amongst men. The Demographicast is evolving towards more behind the scenes episodes to give you an insight into how DGN works. Going forwards, we will be talking to different members of the team about projects, productions, topics and coverage that the team have been working on. Stay tuned! ◾ Jack's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackStreet01 ◾ Brett's Twitter: https://twitter.com/brett_lee712 ◾ DGN Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/DGNofficial_ ◾ DGN Insta: https://www.instagram.com/dgnofficial_ ◾ DGN Website: https://www.demographicauk.com/ Credit to our editor, Barney Miller-Latham Demographicast #49 | The Demographicast is available on all popular podcast platforms! ◾ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15di6exZjLJePtVsCiAL7A ◾ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-demographicast/id1489358649 ◾ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjczNzg0NzM2MS9zb3VuZHMucnNz?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj8oM7ys9DwAhWQw4UKHWxeAnMQ9sEGegQIARAC ◾ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-demographicast ◾ Anchor: https://anchor.fm/thedemographicanetwork ◾ Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/9196tsnh

Media & mental health: BTS into DGN's coverage of the Uyghur Tribunal w/Evie Robinson & Eloise Bishop

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 53:54


In this episode, Brett talks to DGN's news & investigations editor Evie Robinson and campaigns manager Eloise Bishop about their involvement in the coverage of the Uyghur Tribunal hearings that took place in June and September. The Demographicast is evolving towards more behind the scenes episodes to give you an insight into how DGN works. Going forwards, we will be talking to different members of the team about projects, productions, topics and coverage that the team have been working on. Stay tuned! ◾ Brett's Twitter: https://twitter.com/brett_lee712 ◾ DGN Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/DGNofficial_ ◾ DGN Insta: https://www.instagram.com/dgnofficial_ ◾ DGN Website: https://www.demographicauk.com/ Credit to our editor, Barney Miller-Latham Demographicast #48 | The Demographicast is available on all popular podcast platforms! ◾ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15di6exZjLJePtVsCiAL7A ◾ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-demographicast/id1489358649 ◾ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjczNzg0NzM2MS9zb3VuZHMucnNz?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj8oM7ys9DwAhWQw4UKHWxeAnMQ9sEGegQIARAC ◾ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-demographicast ◾ Anchor: https://anchor.fm/thedemographicanetwork ◾ Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/9196tsnh

Working as an aide to Jo Swinson w/ Dominic Buxton

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 35:44


In this episode of the Demographicast we spoke with Dominic Buxton about why he got into politics, what it was like working as an aide to Jo Swinson and what he believes the chances of success for the Liberal Democrats look like. ◾ Dominic's Twitter: https://twitter.com/DominicBuxton ◾ Jack's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackStreet01 ◾ Brett's Twitter: https://twitter.com/brett_lee712 ◾ DGN Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/DGNofficial_ ◾ DGN Insta: https://www.instagram.com/dgnofficial_ ◾ DGN Website: https://www.demographicauk.com/ Credit to our editor, Barney Miller-Latham Demographicast #47 | The Demographicast is available on all popular podcast platforms! ◾ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15di6exZjLJePtVsCiAL7A ◾ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-demographicast/id1489358649 ◾ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjczNzg0NzM2MS9zb3VuZHMucnNz?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj8oM7ys9DwAhWQw4UKHWxeAnMQ9sEGegQIARAC ◾ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-demographicast ◾ Anchor: https://anchor.fm/thedemographicanetwork ◾ Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/9196tsnh

Is Keir Starmer's Leadership Making Labour Unelectable? w/ Leo Quartermain

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 60:51


In this weeks episode of the podcast we were joined by Leo Quartermain to discuss Keir Starmer's leadership of the Labour party so far and if he is leading Labour down the road of being unelectable. Starmer's leadership has been disappointing for many on the left who feel that Labour have failed to properly hold the government to account throughout the pandemic. Can Starmer lead Labour to an election victory? Let us know what you think! ◾ Leo's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeoQuartermain ◾ Jack's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackStreet01 ◾ Brett's Twitter: https://twitter.com/brett_lee712 ◾ DGN Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/DGNofficial_ ◾ DGN Insta: https://www.instagram.com/dgnofficial_ ◾ DGN Website: https://www.demographicauk.com/ Credit to our editor, Flavia Festa - @iaiafesta (Twitter) Demographicast #46 | The Demographicast is available on all popular podcast platforms! ◾ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15di6exZjLJePtVsCiAL7A ◾ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-demographicast/id1489358649 ◾ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjczNzg0NzM2MS9zb3VuZHMucnNz?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj8oM7ys9DwAhWQw4UKHWxeAnMQ9sEGegQIARAC ◾ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-demographicast ◾ Anchor: https://anchor.fm/thedemographicanetwork ◾ Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/9196tsnh

Is it too soon for Freedom Day? w/ Casey Byrne

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 61:05


Should face masks be mandatory? We spoke with Casey Byrne on this week's podcast about if so-called Freedom Day is happening too soon. Despite a successful vaccine rollout, many in the UK are concerned about the relaxing of most regulations as of the 19th. Boris Johnson is asking people to take 'personal responsibility' of mask wearing and social distancing whilst cases rise and warnings come from experts. ◾ Casey's Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecaseybyrne ◾ Jack's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackStreet01 ◾ Brett's Twitter: https://twitter.com/brett_lee712 ◾ DGN Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/DGNofficial_ ◾ DGN Insta: https://www.instagram.com/dgnofficial_ ◾ DGN Website: https://www.demographicauk.com/ Credit to our editor, Flavia Festa - @iaiafesta (Twitter) Demographicast #45 | The Demographicast is available on all popular podcast platforms! ◾ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15di6exZjLJePtVsCiAL7A ◾ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-demographicast/id1489358649 ◾ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjczNzg0NzM2MS9zb3VuZHMucnNz?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj8oM7ys9DwAhWQw4UKHWxeAnMQ9sEGegQIARAC ◾ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-demographicast ◾ Anchor: https://anchor.fm/thedemographicanetwork ◾ Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/9196tsnh

When will cannabis be legalised? w/ Tamara Krivskaya

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 51:32


When will cannabis be legalised in the UK? This week we spoke with Tamara Krivskaya, a journalist at Green Queen Magazine to talk about the destigmatisation and decriminalisation of cannabis. With many other countries around the world legalising cannabis and seeing nothing but benefits to the economy, to crime rates, and to overall health, why is the UK lagging behind? What are politicians afraid of? ◾ Tamara's Twitter: https://twitter.com/_tamaratomorrow ◾ Green Queen Magazine: https://twitter.com/GreenQueenMag ◾ Jack's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackStreet01 ◾ Brett's Twitter: https://twitter.com/brett_lee712 ◾ DGN Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/DGNofficial_ ◾ DGN Insta: https://www.instagram.com/dgnofficial_ ◾ DGN Website: https://www.demographicauk.com/ Credit to our editor, Maria Ruxandra Ifrim - https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-ruxandra-ifrim-295aa0175/ Demographicast #44 | The Demographicast is available on all popular podcast platforms! ◾ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15di6exZjLJePtVsCiAL7A ◾ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-demographicast/id1489358649 ◾ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjczNzg0NzM2MS9zb3VuZHMucnNz?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj8oM7ys9DwAhWQw4UKHWxeAnMQ9sEGegQIARAC ◾ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-demographicast ◾ Anchor: https://anchor.fm/thedemographicanetwork ◾ Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/9196tsnh

Another A-Levels Fiasco? w/ Sophie Corcoran

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2021 50:39


Should we be expecting another A-levels fiasco this year? We spoke to Sophie Corcoran this week, a sixth form student who thinks the Government is making another mistake with regards to GCSE and A-Levels results. After last year's algorithm failed to give accurate results to students after exams were cancelled, this year teachers have been given the responsibility of grading their students based on mock exams and previous performance. Question is will it work or has Gavin Williamson failed again? ◾ Sophie's Twitter: https://twitter.com/sophielouisecc ◾ Jack's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackStreet01 ◾ Brett's Twitter: https://twitter.com/brett_lee712 ◾ DGN Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/DGNofficial_ ◾ DGN Insta: https://www.instagram.com/dgnofficial_ ◾ DGN Website: https://www.demographicauk.com/ Credit to our editor, Kiana Dhanjal - https://www.instagram.com/kiana.productions Demographicast #43 | The Demographicast is available on all popular podcast platforms! ◾ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15di6exZjLJePtVsCiAL7A ◾ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-demographicast/id1489358649 ◾ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjczNzg0NzM2MS9zb3VuZHMucnNz?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj8oM7ys9DwAhWQw4UKHWxeAnMQ9sEGegQIARAC ◾ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-demographicast ◾ Anchor: https://anchor.fm/thedemographicanetwork ◾ Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/9196tsnh

What is the Free The Nipple movement? w/Bee Nicholls

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 61:53


What is the Free The Nipple movement? In the first episode of the rebooted Demographicast, we spoke with Free The Nipple Brighton organiser Bee Nicholls about what the march is all about. The Free The Nipple movement believes that the double standard between male and female nipples is out-dated and needs to change to achieve gender equality. The fact that female nipples are so sexualised under the male gaze in UK media specifically supposedly demonstrates the wider societal oppression that women face. ◾ https://freethenipplebrighton.wordpress.com/ ◾ https://www.instagram.com/freethenipplebrighton/ ◾ Jack's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackStreet01 ◾ Brett's Twitter: https://twitter.com/brett_lee712 ◾ DGN Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/DGNofficial_ ◾ DGN Insta: https://www.instagram.com/dgnofficial_ ◾ DGN Website: https://www.demographicauk.com/ Credit to our editor, Gabriel Hunt - https://twitter.com/GabesEdit Demographicast #42 The Demographicast is available on all popular podcast platforms! ◾ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15di6exZjLJePtVsCiAL7A ◾ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-demographicast/id1489358649 ◾ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjczNzg0NzM2MS9zb3VuZHMucnNz?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj8oM7ys9DwAhWQw4UKHWxeAnMQ9sEGegQIARAC ◾ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-demographicast ◾ Anchor: https://anchor.fm/thedemographicanetwork ◾ Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/9196tsnh

Has OnlyFans changed society's view of sex work? w/Mini

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 47:52


This week's guest is OnlyFans creator, Taylor Swift fan and Labour supporter Mini aka @labourtswift. In this episode we spoke to Mini about how OnlyFans has changed the sex industry and how sex work should be legalised. We also spoke about the Israel-Palestine violence (a ceasefire has since taken effect). Mini's OnlyFans: onlyfans.com/rosensfw Demographicast #41 Jack's Twitter: @JackStreet01 Brett's Twitter: @brett_lee712 www.twitter.com/DGNofficial_ www.instagram.com/dgnofficial_ www.demographicauk.com/ Credit to our editor, Gabriel Hunt - @GabesEdit The Demographicast is available on all popular podcast platforms!

Mental Health Awareness Week Special w/Dr Simon Rowbottom

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 64:49


In this episode, Jack is joined by Dr Simon Rowbottom to discuss the mental health impact of the coronavirus, social media and the state of the Labour party. Demographicast #40 Jack's Twitter: @JackStreet01 www.twitter.com/DGNofficial_ www.instagram.com/dgnofficial_ www.demographicauk.com/ Credit to our editor, Gabriel Hunt - @GabesEdit The Demographicast is also available on all popular podcast platforms!

Press Freedom Festival: Stories of Courage #YAxDGN

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 37:04


For our press freedom festival, in partnership with Yet Again UK, we recorded a special podcast talking about specific stories where people combatted injustices using the power of the press. Take a look at the programme for the rest of the events this week: https://www.demographicauk.com/press-freedom-festival https://twitter.com/YetAgainUK Demographicast #38 Jack's Twitter: @JackStreet01 Brett's Twitter: @brett_lee712 www.twitter.com/DGNofficial_ www.instagram.com/dgnofficial_ www.demographicauk.com/ Credit to our editor, Gabriel Hunt - @GabesEdit The Demographicast is also available on all popular podcast platforms!

Why countries MUST help India

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2021 37:08


In slightly more chaotic version of the Demographicast, this week Jack & Brett talk about the ongoing Covid disaster in India and how the world won't be safe until everyone has the vaccine. We also speak about the ongoing scandal around corruption in the UK government. Demographicast #38 Jack's Twitter: @JackStreet01 Brett's Twitter: @brett_lee712 www.twitter.com/DGNofficial_ www.instagram.com/dgnofficial_ www.demographicauk.com/ Credit to our editor, Gabriel Hunt - @GabesEdit The Demographicast is also available on all popular podcast platforms!

Why the Two-Party System Doesn't Work w/Kandiss Riley

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 48:37


Is disenfranchisement from politics amongst young people leading them away from the two-party system? We spoke to Kanndiss Riley on this episode of the Demographicast about the need for a more democratic political system, Boris Johnson's new climate targets & more! Find Kanndiss on Instagram @candidatekanndiss or on Twitter @candidatek_ Demographicast #37 Jack's Twitter: @JackStreet01 Brett's Twitter: @brett_lee712 www.twitter.com/DGNofficial_ www.instagram.com/dgnofficial_ www.demographicauk.com/ Credit to our editor, Gabriel Hunt - @GabesEdit The Demographicast is also available on all popular podcast platforms!

Is Our Education System Broken? w/Dylan Kawende

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 70:44


This week we spoke with Dylan Kawende about the lack of equal opportunity in the UK's schools and universities, mental health education, the race report and the link between Brexit and violence in Northern Ireland. Find Dylan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Dylan_Kawende Find OmniSpace on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmniSpaceUK Jack's Twitter: @JackStreet01 Brett's Twitter: @brett_lee712 www.twitter.com/DGNofficial_ www.instagram.com/dgnofficial_ www.demographicauk.com/ Credit to our editor, Gabriel Hunt - @GabesEdit The Demographicast is also available on all popular podcast platforms!

What is Endometriosis? w/Anja Summermatter

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 62:35


Why is it so hard to get an Endometriosis diagnosis? We find out this week by talking to Anja Summermatter about her experiences living with endometriosis. The current events we cover this week are Russia's once again increasing aggression towards Ukraine and the latest step in Boris' roadmap out of lockdown. Find Anja on Twitter: twitter.com/A_Summermatter Anja's Instagram poetry account: www.instagram.com/choosing_words Jack's Twitter: @JackStreet01 Brett's Twitter: @brett_lee712 www.twitter.com/DGNofficial_ www.instagram.com/dgnofficial_ www.demographicauk.com/ Credit to our editor, Gabriel Hunt - @GabesEdit The Demographicast is also available on all popular podcast platforms!

Can Nicola Sturgeon get an independence super-majority? w/George Holt

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 62:49


How will the Alba party affect the Scottish elections? In episode 34 of the Demographicast, we speak to George Holt about the upcoming Scottish elections, the reports of rampant sexual abuse in school and the idea of an international pandemic treaty. Find George at twitter.com/george__holt Find the Young Conservative Network at https://ycnetwork.uk/ Jack's Twitter: @JackStreet01 Brett's Twitter: @brett_lee712 www.twitter.com/DemographicaUK www.instagram.com/demographicauk www.demographicauk.com/ Credit to our editor, Gabriel Hunt - @GabesEdit The Demographicast is also available on all popular podcast platforms!

Is it time to abolish BAME? w/Jessica Li

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 73:39


Is it time to reject the term BAME? This week we spoke to Jessica Li, founder of the Abolish BAME campaign, about her movement, the Bristol protests and the biggest fossil fuel financers. Find Jessica at https://twitter.com/J_VSLee Find the Abolish BAME campaign at https://twitter.com/AbolishBAME Demographicast #33. Jack's Twitter: @JackStreet01 Brett's Twitter: @brett_lee712 www.twitter.com/DemographicaUK www.instagram.com/demographicauk www.demographicauk.com/ Credit to our editor, Gabriel Hunt - @GabesEdit The podcast is available on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Soundcloud and Google Podcasts!

#32 w/Jude D'Alesio - Get off Twitter and TALK to each other!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 75:09


Jude D'Alesio is a conservative candidate for Bristol City Council, local councillor and chairman Bristol University Conservative Association. In this episode we discuss how to get involved in your local politics, the disenfranchisement young people face, as well as the policing bill that was give police more powers to regulate protests and the foreign policy review. Find Jude here: https://twitter.com/Jude_DAlesio Jack's Twitter: @JackStreet01 Brett's Twitter: @brett_lee712 https://twitter.com/DemographicaUK https://www.instagram.com/demographicauk https://www.demographicauk.com/ Credit to our editor, Gabriel Hunt - @GabesEdit The podcast is available on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud and Google Podcasts!

#31 w/Riley Hall - Could POPULISM be a good thing?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 71:15


What's led to the rise of populism in Europe? Our guest this week is Riley Hall and with him, Jack and Brett discuss the increase in prominence of populist parties across Europe and in the US. We also talk about the Harry and Meghan interview and the survey that found half of women in the UK fear that equality is returning to the 70s. Find Riley on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rileto_Bombeto Jack's Twitter: @JackStreet01 Brett's Twitter: @brett_lee712 https://twitter.com/DemographicaUK https://www.instagram.com/demographicauk https://www.demographicauk.com/ Credit to our editor, Gabriel Hunt - @GabesEdit The podcast is available on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud and Google Podcasts!

#30 w/Mark Whittaker & Cecilia Eve - Who are the YOUNG FABIANS?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 73:27


Mark and Cecilia are chair and vice-chair of The Young Fabians, the under-31s section of the Fabian Society. In this episode we chat to them about what Fabianism is and what the Young Fabians offers to people interested in getting into politics. We also discuss Labour's drop in the polls, International Women's Day, the new Brazilian variant & the Budget! Disclaimer: Mark & Cecilia's views and opinions are strictly their own and do not reflect the views of the Young Fabians or any other affiliated organisations. Where to find Cecilia: @ceciliaeve4 www.linkedin.com/in/ceciliaeve/ Where to find Mark: @MarkWhittaker10 www.linkedin.com/in/markjwhittaker/ Young Fabians website: https://www.youngfabians.org.uk/ Follow the guys on twitter: @JackStreet01 @brett_lee712 Feel free to contact us at @DemographicaUK on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, or email us at info@demographicauk.com. Credit to our editor, Gabriel Hunt - @GabesEdit The podcast is available on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud and Google Podcasts!

#29 w/ Harry Betts - Surviving on Universal Credit

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 73:57


After losing his job as a sound engineer when the pandemic kicked in, Harry was left to rely on the Universal Credit system whilst he retrained as a sports nutritionist. In this podcast, Brett and Jack sit down with Harry to discuss what life is like on Universal Credit, if the system works and what reforms could take place. The guys also discuss the Labour party leadership and more! Follow the guys on twitter: @JackStreet01 @brett_lee712 Feel free to contact us at @DemographicaUK on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, or email us at info@demographicauk.com. Credit to our editor, Gabriel Hunt - @GabesEdit The podcast is available on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud and Google Podcasts!

#28 w/Olivia Lever - Are Conservative voices UNDER THREAT on campus?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 90:03


Olivia Lever is the new director of Blue Beyond, a grass-roots initiative that aims to encourage young Conservatives across the UK. In this episode we talk to Olivia about the North/South divide and inaccessibility of politics outside of London, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and Downing Street's decision to ignore their backbenchers yet again! Blue Beyond's website: https://www.bluebeyonduk.com/ To become a Beyonder: https://www.bluebeyonduk.com/join Twitter: @blue_beyond_ @JackStreet01 @brett_lee712 @Liv_Lever Feel free to contact us at @DemographicaUK on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, or email us at info@demographicauk.com. Credit to our editor, Gabriel Hunt - @GabesEdit The podcast is available on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud and Google Podcasts!

#27 w/Jibran Raja - Will PATRIOTISM win Labour an election?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 73:54


Will a bit of flag-waving bring voters back to the Labour party? This week we discuss the leaked Labour strategy report with Jibran Raja as well as the recent headlines about the Queen's wealth and more persecution of the LGBTQ+ community in Chechnya. @JackStreet01 @brett_lee712 @2015Jmr Feel free to contact us at @DemographicaUK on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, or email us at info@demographicauk.com. Credit to our editor, Gabriel Hunt - @GabesEdit The podcast is available on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud and Google Podcasts!

#26 w/Vicky Gill - The WAR on WOKE

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 70:54


Is the term 'woke' used to detract from societal inequalities? Hear us talk to Vicky Gill about her recent article that discusses the so-called culture war. Other topics discussed include the radical constitutional reform Keir Starmer is being asked to adopt and support being offered to students by the Government and by University vice-chancellors. Read Vicky's article: https://www.demographicauk.com/post/the-war-on-woke @JackStreet01 @brett_lee712 @vickykgill Feel free to contact us at @DemographicaUK on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, or email us at info@demographicauk.com. Credit to our editor, Gabriel Hunt - @GabesEdit The podcast is available on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud and Google Podcasts!

#25 w/Owen Jones - Will BREXIT tear apart the UK?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 73:17


Owen Jones (not that one) joins us this week to discuss the likelihood of Scotland becoming independent and how it might affect the rest of the UK. We also discuss the Universal Credit boost and Alexei Navalny's arrest. As always, stick around for our quick-fire questions at the end! Check out Owen's blog: https://medium.com/@owen132 @JackStreet01 @brett_lee712 @owenwilliam99 Feel free to contact us at @DemographicaUK on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, or email us at info@demographicauk.com. Credit to our editor, Gabriel Hunt - @GabesEdit The podcast is available on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud and Google Podcasts!

#24 w/George Holt - GAME OVER for Donald Trump?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 80:32


In this week's episode, we are joined by our regulator contributor George Holt to discuss his recent article for us titled "Talk Less, Smile More" about the Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. We also discuss the events that unfolded in the US after the attack on the Capitol building and the Chartwell's free school meals fiasco. Check out George's article: https://www.demographicauk.com/post/talk-less-smile-more Young Conservative Network: https://ycnetwork.uk/ Feel free to contact us at @DemographicaUK on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, or email us at info@demographicauk.com. @JackStreet01 @brett_lee712 @george__holt Credit to our editor, Gabriel Hunt - @GabesEdit The podcast is available on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud and Google Podcasts!

#23 w/Will Dinley - Is this Johnson's OVEN-READY deal?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2021 82:28


The first Demographicast of 2021 is here and we're kicking the year off with a debate on good old Brexit! Join Brett, Jack and our guest Will Dinley as we discuss other topics such as lockdown 3, Donald Trump & China. Feel free to contact us at @DemographicaUK on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, or email us at info@demographicauk.com. @JackStreet01 @brett_lee712 @WJD2001 Credit to our editor, Gabriel Hunt - @GabesEdit The podcast is available on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud and Google Podcasts!

#22 w/ Elliot Gardiner - How to reform Trans Rights in the UK

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 82:28


In this episode of the Demographicast, Host Brett Lee is joined by DemographicaUK founder Jack Street and co-founder of Labour Doorstep Elliot Gardiner. Brett, Jack and Elliot chat about the Gender Recognition Act and what can be done to ensure Trans people have the right to identify how they wish, Black Lives Matter and Brexit. As always leave a like and subscribe and ensure you stick around for the quick fire questions at the end! Oh, and have Merry Christmas! Feel free to contact us at @DemographicaUK on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, or email us at info@demographicauk.com. @JackStreet01 @brett_lee712 @c4prihun Credit to our editor, Gabriel Hunt - @GabesEdit The podcast is available on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud and Google Podcasts!

#21 w/Josh Dean - Why young people MUST change POLITICS

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2020 70:14


This week we are joined by Josh Dean, community organiser, grassroots campaigner and Labour activist, to discuss his work at Teen Voice UK, what Labour currently stands for, the UK-EU trade talks & Argentina's Millionaire Tax. Stick around for our quick-fire segment at the end! Feel free to contact us at @DemographicaUK on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, or email us at info@demographicauk.com. @JackStreet01 @brett_lee712 @joshdeanherts Credit to our editor, Gabriel Hunt - @GabesEdit The podcast is available on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud and Google Podcasts!

#20 w/Ellen Jenne - Is history education good enough?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 48:08


Ellen joins us again this week to discuss the quality of history education in the UK and other countries specifically in relation to the Holocaust. We also discuss the new and improved tier system, the end of lockdown 2.0, Hungarian politician Jozsef Szajer and our favourite Christmas songs! Feel free to contact us at @DemographicaUK on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, or email us at info@demographicauk.com. @JackStreet01 @brett_lee712 @ellen_jenne Credit to our editor, Gabriel Hunt - @GabesEdit The podcast is available on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud and Google Podcasts!

#19 w/Katie Powell - Voluntourism, modern colonialism or charitable aid?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 81:15


In this week's episode we talk to Katie Powell about voluntourism and the white saviour complex, Boris Johnson's new plan for a Green Industrial Revolution, and the call for public sexual harassment to be made illegal. As always stick around for quick-fire questions at the end! Feel free to contact us at @DemographicaUK on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, or email us at info@demographicauk.com. @JackStreet01 @brett_lee712 Credit to our editor, Gabriel Hunt - @GabesEdit The podcast is available on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud and Google Podcasts!

#18 w/Ellen Jenne - Her Mental Health Battle, PPE Procurement & Dominic Cummings Sacked

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 80:42


In this episode we talk to Ellen Jenne about her experiences fighting mental health issues, the PPE procurement scandal and Boris Johnson's two aides, Dominic Cummings and Lee Cain, being sacked! Feel free to contact us at @DemographicaUK on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, or email us at info@demographicauk.com. @JackStreet01 @brett_lee712 @ellen_jenne Credit to our editor, Gabriel Hunt - @GabesEdit The podcast is available on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud and Google Podcasts!

#17 w/Lauren Davison - Free School Meals U-turn, The Justice System & Smacking Children Ban

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 65:55


Lauren is a postgraduate criminologist who wrote an article for DemographicaUK criticising the Conservative party's response to the demand that the free school meals scheme be extended. In this episode we discuss the U-turn made by the government since she wrote her article, the impact coronavirus is having on the justice system, the record low conviction rate for rape cases and Scotland becoming the first UK country to ban smacking children. Lauren's article: https://www.demographicauk.com/post/conservative-fragility-free-school-meals Feel free to contact us at @DemographicaUK on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, or email us at info@demographicauk.com. @JackStreet01 @brett_lee712 @lauren1995x__ Credit to our editor, Gabriel Hunt - @GabesEdit The podcast is available on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud and Google Podcasts!

#15 w/Dr Simon Rowbottom - Expert Talks Mental Health Crisis, Trump VS Biden & Coronavirus

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 78:38


Dr. Simon Rowbottom started his working life in the music industry, performing around the country to thousands of people. Today he is a professional psychologist and stay-at-home dad who joins us to give his insight on the mental health crisis the United Kingdom is currently facing and whether the right action is being taken to tackle it. We also discuss the first US Presidential Debate that happened on the 1st of October, potential long-term Coronavirus side effects and various quick-fire questions! Feel free to contact us at @DemographicaUK on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, or email us at info@demographicauk.com @JackStreet01 @brett_lee712 Credit to our editor, Gabriel Hunt - @GabesEdit The podcast is available on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud and Google Podcasts!

#14 w/Alex Yeo - Chechen Gay Purges, the Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict & Trump's Tax Returns

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 71:34


Alex Yeo is doing a masters in Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies and he joins us today to educate us on the regime in place in the Republic of Chechnya that is killing and imprisoning members of the LGBTQ+ community, silencing its media and torturing those who speak out against it. We also discuss the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict, Trump's tax returns & more... Recorded on 29/09/2020. Alex's article: https://www.demographicauk.com/post/humiliation-and-human-rights-in-chechnya Feel free to contact us at @DemographicaUK on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, or email us at info@demographicauk.com @JackStreet01 @brett_lee712 @AlexJYeoo Credit to our editor, Gabriel Hunt - @GabesEdit The podcast is available on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud and Google Podcasts!

#13 w/George Holt - 'Can Labour Be Trusted?', Diversity in Politics, Rishi Sunak & more!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 80:53


George Holt, a young conservative parish councillor, join us in this episode to discuss his thoughts on the Labour party, diversity within UK Parliament, Rishi Sunak's new Job Support Scheme and Conservative donor Lubov Chernukhin... George's article: https://www.demographicauk.com/post/can-labour-be-trusted Feel free to contact us at @DemographicaUK on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, or email us at info@demographicauk.com @JackStreet01 @brett_lee712 @george__holt Credit to our editor, Gabriel Hunt - @GabesEdit The podcast is available on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud and Google Podcasts!

#12 w/Leo Quartermain - Are Uni Students Being Neglected? Climate Change & Coronavirus

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 82:37


How are University Students dealing with the dramatic changes being made to their educational experiences? Should they be paying less? How are they expected to obey Coronavirus restrictions? All these questions are discussed this week with Leo Quartermain and Jack Street. We also discuss climate change, the Labour Party and the new Coronavirus restrictions being imposed by the Government. Feel free to contact us at @DemographicaUK on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, or email us at info@demographicauk.com @JackStreet01 @brett_lee712 Credit to our editor, Gabriel Hunt - @GabesEdit The podcast is available on Youtube, Itunes, Spotify, Soundcloud and Google Podcasts!

#11 w/Jack Nicholls - Raising Awareness of Modern Atrocities

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 30:49


Yet Again UK are an organisation seeking to raise awareness and promote education of modern atrocities. In this podcast, Brett talks to Jack Nicholls, their podcast manager, about their aims, why they believe it to be necessary and the new podcast they are in the midst of planning! Find them on Twitter at @YetAgainUK, or on their website at yetagainuk.com Feel free to contact us at @DemographicaUK on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, or email us at info@demographicauk.com @brett_lee712 Credit to our editor, Gabriel Hunt - @GabesEdit The podcast is available on Youtube, Itunes, Spotify, Soundcloud and Google Podcasts!

#10 w/Marshall Defender Nyanhete - Freedom of Speech, Tony Abbott & Second Wave?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 84:16


This week, we are joined by Marshall Defender Nyanhete to discuss how misinterpreted the term "Freedom of Speech" is, the appointment of Tony Abbott as a trade envoy for the United Kingdom and the recent surge in Coronavirus cases. Link to Marshall's article: https://www.demographicauk.com/post/what-is-true-freedom-of-speech Feel free to contact us at @DemographicaUK on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, or email us at info@demographicauk.com @brett_lee712 @JackStreet01 Credit to our editor, Gabriel Hunt - @GabesEdit The podcast is available on Youtube, Itunes, Spotify, Soundcloud and Google Podcasts!

#9 w/Jaya Pathak - Is Social Media Productive, Mental Health & Boris Johnson

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 93:07


Jaya Pathak joins Brett and Jack to discuss her recent article for Demographica in which she talks about prejudices and assumptions made about her on social media. We also talk about a recent study that found that under-25s were suffering more from mental health issues since the outbreak and speculation on who would take over from Boris Johnson if he were to resign! Feel free to contact us at @DemographicaUK on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, or email us at info@demographicauk.com @jayapathak_ @brett_lee712 @JackStreet01 Credit to our editor, Gabriel Hunt - @GabesEdit The podcast is available on Youtube, Itunes, Spotify, Soundcloud and Google Podcasts!

The Demographicast #8 - "Project Fear", Alexei Navalny & Prince Andrew

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 61:54


Welcome to the new and improved Demographicast! In this episode, Brett quizzes Jack and Alex on a governmental document leaked by the Sun warning of the dangers the UK could face this winter, as well as the poisoning of Alexei Navalny, Prince Andrew and which royal palace they would choose to live in. Feel free to contact us at @DemographicaUK on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, or email us at info@demographicauk.com @brett_lee712 @JackStreet01

The Demographicast #7 - A Budget for Young People?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 25:41


In this episode the boys go through the new 2020 budget and discuss how it serves young people. Make sure to follow us on our various social medias for regular news and a place to share your views!

The Demographicast #6 - Sex and Young People

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2020 59:05


Jack, Brett and Kathryn Grassu discuss sex and relationships from the perspective of young people post-university. Tell us your experiences and opinions by tweeting us or commenting on this podcast!

The Demographicast #5 - Living with Hashimoto's Hypothyroidism w/ Kathryn Grassu

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2020 58:00


For the first podcast of the year, we got Kathryn Grassu on as a guest to talk to us about Hashimoto's Hypothyroidism, a condition she has lived with since she was 11. If you would like to contact us with any questions or thoughts please feel free to do so at our various social media handles!

The Demographicast #4 - Manifestos Rundown

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2019 62:46


The boys go over the policies declared in the Conservative, Labour, Liberal Democrats and Brexit Party manifestos. We apologise for the poor mic quality, it should be fixed by episode 6!

The Demographicast #3 - Election Talk and Political Sadism

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 56:23


The boys discuss their thoughts about the election. Bear in mind it was recorded several weeks before its upload.

The Demographicast #2 - University and Students' Mental Health

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 51:17


The Demographicast is the podcast that discusses young people's issues and views. Founder & CEO Jack Street and co-hosts Brett Lee and Alex De Boick talk about topical issues and interview young people that are trying to improve society.

The Demographicast #1 - Getting Young People Involved

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 30:26


The Demographicast is the podcast that discusses young people's issues and views. Founder & CEO Jack Street and co-hosts Brett Lee and Alex De Boick talk about topical issues and interview young people that are trying to improve society.

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