Fuse in Focus

This week on fuse in focus the team discusses the strife engulfing Russian politics centring around the two personalities of Vladimir Putin and the imprisoned activist Alexei Navalny. In other international news we discuss the Indian covid catastrophe and the debate surrounding responsibilities of support by members of the Indian diaspora. In domestic news fuse in focus members debate the electoral potentialities of the northern Independence Party and drawbacks of first past the post voting. Finally in Manchester student news we look at the motives and demands of a new student occupation of the Sam Alex building.

On this week's episode of Fuse in Focus the team discuss the violence seen on the streets of Belfast and their implications on the state of the union and Brexit trade protocols. Additionally as keir starmer’s leadership of the Labour Party reaches a year this month, we look at the strengths and weaknesses of the leader of the opposition. Finally, fuse in focus discusses the media response to the passing of Prince Philip.

This week's episode covers recent developments in Bristol surrounding the Kill the Bill protests and the implications of the new police bill, Nicola Sturgeon's fate in parliament, the UK census, and Britain's projection of a Global Britain

This week on fuse in focus we discuss the global impact of the Syrian conflict, as it reaches 10 years since the uprising began. Also on the show we debate the question of the “foxification” of British media as the prospect of GB news and News UK TV look to introduce American-style partisan news platforms in Britain. We finish on the seismic waves reverberating across British politics related to the crime bill and Sarah Everard case.

This week’s show covers the politicisation of Covid vaccine distributions, Meghan and Harry’s highly anticipated Oprah interview, an interview with Sacha Lord, and a reflection on the #NancyOut campaign

This week’s episode covers lower vaccination rates among ethnic minorities, compensation for a subpar student experience amid the pandemic, and the imminent referendum to remove Vice Chancellor Nancy Rothwell from office.

Fuse FM’s co-heads of news speak to university vice-chancellor Dame Nancy Rothwell about the turbulent year her administration has faced, followed by a post-discussion with the Fuse in Focus team.

This week’s fuse in focus show will be looking at the impact of national and international vaccination roll out, asking questions whether mass inoculation will be effective and equitable. On our theme of mass protests, we are looking at Poland’s abortion legislation and the female-led protests fighting for women’s reproductive rights. Our domestic story focuses on the anti-deportation campaign and reaction towards the government’s deportation attempts. Our final stories include the topic of intellectual plagiarism scandals involving Spotify and youth internship debates, along with the intellectual plagiarism and ‘pop-feminism’ discussion surrounding Florence Given. We finish on Jessie’s little mix exit and how this story links to student mental health awareness.

In this episode we discuss global climate change policies, the ongoing riots in India, a controversial lockdown orgy in Brussels, the backlash against Dame Nancy Rothwell, Brexit negotiations, and a story on Netflix’s The Crown.

This episode covers the Undercover Policing Inquiry, the ethics of fast fashion, anti-vaxxers, the post-lockdown tier system, university-organised Covid testing, the Manchester student rent strikers’ victory, and a party in Fallowfield gone awry.

In this episode we talk about China’s QR code-based travel system and the implications it could have, the inquiry into Priti Patel’s workplace conduct, Nigel Farage’s Anti-Lockdown Party, the racial profiling scandal at UoM, the occupation of Owens Park’s tower, and the university’s approach to student wellbeing.

It's the US election special this week on Fuse in Focus, with other stories investigating the ramifications of the EHRC Labour anti-semitism report and Corbyn’s future in the party, in local news we are looking at the student fencing dispute and whether students will be able to go home for Christmas!

In this episode, the Mancunion's Deputy Editor and Former co-head of Fuse in Focus, Josh Sandiford, spoke with the University of Manchester's Vice-chancellor, Nancy Rothwell, about the events that occurred on Fallowfield Campus yesterday.

In this episode, presenters Peter, Rebecca, Serafina & Jess discuss the Chilean national plebiscite, the UK government's stance on free school meals, the Sage report on Covid-19 policy impacts on Gen Z, the student response to mental health support amid Covid-19, and Harry Styles' investment in a new Manchester arena.

In this episode, presenters Peter, Rebecca, Serafina & Jess discuss global protest movements, voter suppression amid the US election, Greater Manchester’s tier 3 restrictions, and Marcus Rashford's honorary degree from the University of Manchester.

In this episode, news anchor James and news presenters Rebecca, Jess and Serafina discuss the current campaign for an official interfaith prayer room in the university library, Manchester's reaction to the coronavirus and the reports that university admissions are considering scrapping the 'predicted grades' requirement

*Trigger Warning * - This episode of Fuse in Focus contains mentions of suicide News anchor James and news presenters Rebecca, Jess and Serafina discuss this week's key stories. We talk with Lily Martin, one of the reporters behind the SKUM investigation, our love for Boombox Barrington and the passing of Caroline Flack and its the effect on the media.If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode you can call the Samaritans 24-hour helpline on 116 123, email jo@samaritans.org, visit a Samaritans branch in person or go to the Samaritans website at www.samaritans.org/.

In this episode, co-head of news Josh and news anchor James discusses Boris Johnson's cabinet reshuffle, the Valentine's Day Climate Justice strike and Nicole Wootton-Cane's investigation into the expenses of University of Manchester staff

After the important election night, news anchor James and presenters Megan and Josh come together to dissect the results and give their views on the outcome of the election. Featuring the reactions of Jake Feeley and Albie Mayo, young party election leaders, and various students from the live screening of the election. As stated in the episode all views expressed are opinions of the presenter and not facts unless outlined.

In a Fuse in Focus Election special, Josh Sandiford mediates a debate between the heads of the main political societies in lead up to the 2019 General Election. Featuring Aaron Watling for The Labour Party, Albie Mayo for The Green Party, Jake Feeley for The Conservative Party and Jamie Dwan for The Liberal Democrats, the four discuss their party's stances on the key issues in public affairs. Produced by Ellie Martin and Megan Oyinka

This week News Anchor James and presenters Josh and Rebecca talk about the University of Manchester's recent report of £40 million in surplus during the UCU strikes, the fact Manchester has been named one of the top regions in tackling climate change and the events of NATO Summit.

In this week's episode news presenters Megan and James give you an update on the People and Planet occupation that we covered last week, we hear from two UCU strikers and we are joined by Joanna and Jake to discuss Channel 4's controversial climate debate.

In a packed episode, news anchor James and news presenters Megan, Josh and Joe, discuss the University of Manchester's re-call of exchange students in Hong Kong, Manchester Museum making history by returning sacred objects to Aboriginals and Labour's manifesto. In this special episode, they also speak live to the People and Planet protestors occupying the John Owens building at the University of Manchester.

In this weeks episode, our News anchor James and our News hosts Rebecca and Megan, discuss student tenancy deposits, the McDonalds workers that are striking and their demands and James gives you an overview of Trump's Impeachment.

In this episode News Host James and News presenters Josh and Rebecca are joined by News Host and Deputy Editor of The Mancunion Nicole to discuss the start of the general election campaign, Fallowfield house parties hitting the headlines and the recent investigation by The Guardian into UK youth courts.

In this week's episode News host James and News presenters Conrad and Megan discuss the vote of UCU to take industrial action, The Grenfell Tower report and the looming General Election

Fuse in Focus' news host James and news presenters Josh and Conrad talk about the Save the student Survey, the rate of racial abuse on campus and. how it is dealt with and the rate of homelessness in Manchester

In this episode, our news anchor James and news presenters Megan, Rebecca and Conrad discuss the Gandhi statue campaign, the rise of knife crime in Manchester and Brexit so far

In this episode, our news anchor James and News presenters Josh, Megan and Conrad talk about the Tory Party Conference protests, the Extinction Rebellion protests and the unusual drugs found at The Warehouse Project. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.