"What's Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor

Another interview for you to step to! For this one we talk to London-born, Copenhagen-raised artist Iris Gold in conjunction with her recent single release "Andre 3K". We talk her beginnings, her individuality; live performance, why she made a song about Andre 3000 and of course her Top 5.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyIntro Music - "Baxter" By Brock BerriganInterlude - "Armadilla" By BasstiChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence 

In a week where:The UK hands Chagos Islands back to Mauritius.Sacha Jenkins, Director and Hip-Hop Journalist, dies aged 53.Russia ramps up on Ukraine, targeting Kyiv with a large drone strike.It's been five years since the murder of George Floyd.Nearly 50 injured as car ploughs into crowd at Liverpool victory parade.In Society: (8:53) In 2019 I talked about Live Facial Recognition being trialled in select towns/cities. Now we're at a place where the police are using it freely and will soon become commonplace. (Article By Daniel Boffey & Mark Wilding)In Politics: (23:29) Let's learn about Centrism and how it could be posited that it's the worst political ideology. (Article By Johnny Silvercloud)In Film: (38:26) My knowledge of African film is very surface level, so I thought I would learn about a significant period in African film: The 80s. (Article By Tambay A. Obenson)Lastly, In Photography: (54:12) Legendary Photographer Sebastião Salgado died 81 in the past week, which brought me to read a piece on him from when he turned 80, contextualising his decades-long legacy as one of the world's premier Photojournalists. (Article By Andrei Netto)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence 

In a week where:Kier Starmer reveals plans to send refused asylum seekers to overseas ‘return hubs'.Crystal Palace win their 1st major trophy, beating Man City 1-0 in the FA Cup Final.An estimated 600,000 people march in London, calling on the UK government to end its complicity in Gaza Genocide.A Mexican Navy ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge.Joe Biden is diagnosed with ‘aggressive form' of prostate cancer.In the first of two Politics segments: (8:52) My first of two articles where I spend half the show shitting on Kier Starmer and his grim capitulation to far-right ideals, starting with a more overall look at the near 12 months of his premiership (Article By Peter Oborne)In the 2nd Politics segment: (23:35) A more focused look at the recent Immigration policy the Red Tories are looking to implement. (Article By Alexandra Hall Hall)In Music: (40:09) Ever since I started hitting music shows nearly a decade ago, I have always valued smaller, more intimate shows over the large-scale arena show. Now, even Americans are seeing the deadness that arena/stadium shows bring. (Article By Kyndall Cunningham)Lastly, In Film: (55:37) A new instalment of Final Destination has dropped, evoking fun memories of my favourite Horror franchise and how it feels more like an accidental comedy with its sheer creativity of killing characters. (Article By Hanna Flint) Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence 

In a week where:US & UK strike a trade deal.80th VE Day comes & goes.A new Pope is announced: Robert Francis Prevost, first from the USA is now Leo XIV.India & Pakistan agree to a ceasefire after days of retaliatory attacks. Keir Starmer echoes Enoch Powell in speech announcing another Immigration crackdown.In Politics: (8:22) Before I sink my teeth into Kier Starmer's bullshit once again, I wanted to take a step back to a couple of weeks ago where a very important immigration-related that got barely any coverage. (Article By Lucy Mayblin, Joe Turner, Thom Davies, Arshad Isakjee & Tesfalem Yemane)In Environment: (28:04) It will take a long time for me to get a grasp on the complexity of the India/Pakistan beef - aside from the recent kick off - instead, let's look at it from the lens of the Climate Crisis. (Article By Mehebub Sahana)In the 1st of two Life segments: (38:39) The Sycamore Gap crime came to an end recently, but why has a tree falling caused so much hubbub? One way to look at it is the symbolism the tree provided. (Article By Mark Brown)Lastly, In the 2nd Life segment: (52:14) Breathing. We all do it. But once I learned that breathing through your nose is always the best way, I haven't looked back. So just how clutch is nose breathing? (Article By Thomas Germain)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence 

In a week where:USA & Ukraine agree on a minerals deal.The FA is banning transgender women from participating in Women's Football.Reform dominates UK Local Elections.TikTok is fined €530m for sending EU user data to China.Labor retains power in Australian Federal Elections.In the 1st of Two Film Segments: (13:13) For seven years I have been railing against what I used to fondly call "AWARDS SZN". And now people finally get the picture after The Academy (Oscars) mandated that their voters actually watch the films. But that won't stop film industry people from being lazy. (Article By Clayton Davis)In the 2nd Film segment: (30:30) A more recent story now, with Trump randomly announcing 100% tariffs on Non-US film production, everyone across the global film industry is collectively sweating bullets. (Article By Andreas Wiseman)In Tech: (44:39) Desperate actors & models are realising just how predatory the AI world currently is as they see their likeness used for the nefarious and/or bizarre. (Article By Dounia Mahieddine)Lastly, In Art: (53:51) A new Hiroshige exhibition is happening @ The British Museum (Return the stolen artifacts you cowards!) and I want to hype myself up to see it. (Article By En Liang Khong)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence 

In a week where:EU hits Apple and Meta with €700m of fines.India revokes all visas issued to Pakistani nationals after an attack in Kashmir.Pakistan suspends visas for Indian nationals after Kashmir attack.Virginia Giuffre, Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew accuser, dies aged 41.Liverpool lock up the Premier League with four games left.In Society - (5:27) In the same way that the working class are being pushed out of Film & TV in the UK, it seems that it's also happening in the Journalism space as well. (Article By Imke Henkel)In Film - (18:19) Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" has made waves for many reasons, but one that has gotten me going is the deal that he struck with Warner Bros. (Article By Chris Lee)In Arts: (36:40) Another thing that gets me going is copyright and how every creative should be very aware of their power relating to it. (Article By Aysha Tengiz)Lastly, in Life: (48:30) A female lifestyle journalist took one in the name of Journalism and dated Conservative men for nearly a year. The results are... Not surprising. (Article By Vera Papisova)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence 

Another interview for you to step to! For this one I am joined by Music Journalist & "In Search Of Sauce" alum Miki Hellerbach to elevate the conversation with Kingston-Upon-Hull born and London-based producer Ryder. With his first of a series of EPs "RYDERHOOD" dropping this Friday, (not the 28th!) we talk about his beginnings, learning production independently; moving to London; Miki & Ryder get in the producing weeds; the state of the UK music scene and of course, his Top 5. Miki's AuthoryThank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyIntro Music - "Baxter" By Brock BerriganInterlude - "Her" By L'IndecisChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence 

Another interview for you to step to! For this one, I talk to veteran drummer for modern legends Jamiroquai Derrick McKenzie off the back of a new collaborative EP he participated in called "Soil Samples". We talk his beginnings, a typical Derrick McKenzie day; his early gigs, a bit of Jamiroquai, how "Soil Samples" came about and of course his Top 5.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyIntro Music - "Baxter" By Brock BerriganInterlude - "Awake" By B-SideChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence 

In a week where:Amadou Bagayoko of music duo Amadou & Mariam dies aged 70.Universal chooses Bedford to be location of its first theme park in Europe.UK Parliament is recalled to map out saving British Steel.US judge rules pro-Palestine activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported.Rory McIlroy wins The Masters - achieving a career Grand Slam - the 6th golfer to do so.In Tech: (10:33) The competition inside Big Tech is heating up with the AI race going unregulated, so hot that they need new datacentres to cope with everything. Which means more environmental damage! (Article By Luke Barratt & Costanza Gambarini)In the first of two Health segments: (29:00) The right-wing mixed with Social Media is a recipe for disaster. Even more so when their new target is young women, using thinness & fat shaming to radicalise them. (Article By Lois Shearing) In the 2nd Health segment: (40:21) Reforming The NHS is a task that gets harder with every day that goes by. But one neighbourhood has an idea that could fix the NHS. (Article By Nick Triggle) Lastly, in Science: (56:43) The Dire Wolf is BACK! Well... Not really and the misinformation immediately being embraced like a hypodermic needle is extremely troubling from a social & scientific perspective. (Article By Marina Bolotnikova)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence 

In a week where:Actor Val Kilmer dies aged 65.National Rally leader Marine Le Pen is convicted of embezzlement, sentenced to four years in prison.Donald Trump goes tariff crazy.Russell Brand is charged with Rape.Elon Musk gets rinsed on his own Live stream.In Tech: (5:21) Kenyan workers are doing something that we're told is impossible to do these days: Taking on tech companies, in this case, our friends at Meta. (Article By Mercy Mutemi)In Education: (16:33) If you're cut from a certain African cloth, you'll probably know what is going on here when it comes to British Boarding Schools in Nigeria. But for those that don't know - like me - I can't help but look incredulously. (Article By Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani)In Health: (33:09) I've had an on/off relationship with chewing gum over my life. More recently it has been on but I think this story will firmly turn me off chewing gum for the foreseeable future. (Article By Jonathan McCambridge)Lastly, in Sport: (43:41) Michael Johnson's Grand Slam Track debuted over the weekend to mixed results. So was the Jamaica meet a success and can it lift up Athletics to unforeseen highs? (Article By Bobbie Jackson)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence 

In a week where:Oscar-winning Palestinian director Hamdan Ballal is beaten and kidnapped by armed Israeli settlers and IDF soldiers. US government adds a journalist onto their private Signal chat.Ukraine and Russia have agreed to separate deals to pause attacks in the Black Sea.Athletics becomes first Olympic sport to require genetic testing on female athletes.A 7.7 magnitude earthquake kill over 1,500 people in Myanmar.In Society: (9:59) The UK could've easily been classed as a surveillance state in pervious years. But now with banning of face coverings and facial recognition being implemented, there's no doubt that our rights are eroding by the day. (Article By Daragh Murray & Pete Fussey)In Life: (22:49) South Korea has long had an open secret where kids would get adopted and flown out to live lives in different countries. But now their largest "baby exporter" is under investigation for human right violations. (Article By Maroosha Muzaffar)In Environment: (35:11) In a great example of what happens when you don't plan for the future, Spain is now facing an environmental crisis cause by housing speculation. (Article By Rubén Martínez)Lastly, in Politics: (48:26) Things are kicking off in Türkiye as the people are protesting after Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu - a known opposition to leader Erdogan - was detained last week. (Article By Alex MacDonald)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence 

Another interview for you to step to! This episode I talk to Founder of the "OH FREEDOM!" Festival Ovie Okenarhe. We talk about his beginnings, his sporty background, moving to Australia and how the festival came about. Oh, and his Top 5 as standard.The inaugural Oh Freedom! Festival will take place this bank holiday weekend from May 2nd to May 5th, 2025, in central London, celebrating the power and soul of gospel & blues music. This immersive and powerful event will explore the rich history and enduring spirit of these musical genres, which have their roots in the stories, struggles, and resilience of the transatlantic slave trade.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyIntro Music - "Baxter" By Brock BerriganInterlude - "Angel's Landing" By Brock BerriganChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence 

In a week where:Author & writer Alex Wheatle dies aged 62.Trump signs order to begin dismantling of US education department. Protests in Istanbul, Turkey break out after its popular mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu is arrested. JFK Files are declassified.George Foreman, boxing champion and entrepreneur, dies aged 76.In Politics: (9:05) With Tory Lite's Benefit reform a little clearer in our view, most people have come to the predictable conclusion that Kier Starmer doesn't know the system he's about to demolish. (Article By Mikey Erhardt)In Crime: (25:43) It's hard to talk about crime without being caught up in fearmongering but I thought this story caught my eye. At least Britain is thriving in one way... (Article By Will Holt)In Life: (43:26) Nearly 200 episodes ago I talked about a particular ingredient in 'lye' that was/is prevalent in Black Women's Hair Care products. I wanted to revisit the topic as a whole, thinking about how the most disrespected continue to be so, even in the products that make them feel & look good. (Article/Newsletter By Nesrine Malik)Lastly, in Environment: (57:59) A story about a small town in Japan that decided to be Zero-Waste and have persevered despite very real and existential questions. (Article By Florentyna Leow) Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence 

In a week where:Keir Starmer scraps NHS England to put it back into ministerial control. Ukraine agree to 30 day ceasefire but Russia doesn't.Meta will launch Community Notes. US conducts strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen.Tory Lite announces cuts to Disability Benefits.In the first of two Society segments: (7:01) The detainment of Mahmoud Khalil and many others has sent shockwaves through the US, begging the question: How far is the Trump administration going to go in pulling out deep-rooted laws like Free Speech? (Article By Moustafa Bayoumi)In the 2nd Society segment: (22:14) Marginally related to the prior segment, a meditation on Solidarity and how important intersectionality is in this fraught time. (Article By Gerald Nesmith Jr.)In Tech: (42:26) Remember when Meta was piping up about how much they wanted to be bastions of Free Speech last year? Well now they're burying a book that airs out their dirty laundry. Go figure! (Article By Steven Levy)Lastly, in Science: (54:50) Another W for scientists where they have figured a method of recycling plastic in mere hours with air moisture providing the key to a potential environmental breakthrough. (Article By Neetika Walter)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence 

In a week where:Roy Ayers, jazz-funk pioneer behind Everybody Loves the Sunshine, dies aged 84.D'Wayne Wiggins, founding member of the Tony! Toni! Toné!, dies aged 64.Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney will become new prime minister of Canada. Anonymous hacks Twitter.Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is flown to The Hague after arrest over Philippines drug war killings.In Politics: (6:51) So it appears that MPs have loopholes so Conflicts of Interest could go in the wind without nobody knowing. But transparency - which we already lack on - wouldn't be enough! (Article By Josiah Mortimer)In Health: (20:28) You may have heard about Ketamine in recent years due to someone's usage of it. So what's the damage when it comes to Ket? (Article By Shayla Love) In Music: (33:28) With a new Wretch 32 album on the way, I wanted to increase my excitement for it by reading a calm profile ahead of his 7th Studio Album. (Article By Aniefiok Ekpoudom)Lastly, In Environment: (45:01) Several people are putting in amazing work to make Trinidad Carnival more sustainable. Ways of doing things that could and should be applied in other Carnivals. (Article By Anselm Gibbs)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence 

Another WG interview for you to step to! For this one, I talk to Dallas born & raised EB Rebel now sharpening their craft in New York City. We get into their beginnings, talented & gifted programs; their queerness, being 'genre-less' and of course their Top 5.BUENAS NOCHES (Single)Their EP "Play At Your Own Risk" drops March 28th.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyIntro Music - "Baxter" By Brock BerriganInterlude - "4:21pm" By Ian EwingChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence 

In a week where:A$AP Rocky found not guilty in his two 2021 felony assault charges.Trump blames Ukraine over war with Russia. Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is charged for inciting a coup. Amazon MGM Studios gains creative control over James Bond film franchise.Conservatives win German General Election with far-right AfD in second.In Society: (9:57) Senegal are overhauling their society in a big way that coincides with sentiments of the wider continent of Africa: By removing all Francophone elements from their textbooks to street names. (Article by Azill Momar Lo and Shola Lawal) In Film: (24:50) The US Film industry loves to perceive itself as a progressive entity. But when you remove the Liberal sheen, it's just like the rest of America. Case in point: the complete silence when it comes to the film "No Other Land". (Article By Juliet Jacques) In Arts: (36:48) Over the years, something I have talked about when it comes to The Arts here in the UK is the dwindling number of working-class representation. We revisit the topic featuring noted working-class artists. (Article By Lanre Bakare, Raphael Boyd, Nadia Khomami and Robyn Vinter) Lastly, in Life: (51:00) I love a bit of colour in my life but there was a time where colour was pretty muted. I'm not talking about how monochrome has a stranglehold on us now, I'm talking from an evolutionary perspective. (Article By Jonathan Goldenberg) Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence 

No IAWW since I'm recording this early...In Politics: (3:09) In a low-key mask-off moment, the US Democrats - after getting berated by their grassroots orgs - are pissed of about being told to - checks notes - oppose shit? (Article By Jake Johnson)In Music: (13:21) Malcolm X once talked about Black celebrities as leaders. It came back into my mind this week as Stormzy got rid of all mention of Palestine on his Social Media as part of a new deal he has with McDonalds. (Article By Ayah El-Khaldi) In Sports: (24:14) Inside a story I want to cover more, Congo is making an effort to spread the truth between them and Rwanda. Starting with NBA, F1 & Football teams to end their deals with Rwanda. (Article By Mark Fainaru-Wada) Lastly, in Life: (31:25) By the time this episode drops, I'll be in Derby. I went via train and will leave via trains. So let's talk about Trainline, the app that most people use to get train tickets and why it shouldn't be your go-to. (Article By Simon Calder) Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence 

In a week where:Donald Trump seeks to ethnically cleanse Gaza.Jimmy Butler is finally traded from the Miami Heat to the Golden State Warriors.Irv Gotti, Music Producer and Murder Inc. Co-Founder, Dead at 54.The remains of Grenfell Tower will be demolished.The Philadelphia Eagles win the SuperBowl.In Politics: (5:16) Kier Starmer's Tory Lite is producing just as advertised, its a shame that his vibes are so milquetoast that people haven't truly clocked how wack he is as a leader. (Article By Neal Lawson)In Social Media: (21:15) As a member of the Guinea Pig generation - the generation that was handed raw Social Media as teenagers - I don't think we'll ever have a true reckoning about how it messed us all up. (Article By Lottie Elton) In Culture: (34:10) I recently started an episode about saving Prince Charles Cinema which is under threat from its demon landlords. For this, we zoom out and use PCC as a case study for the death of the West End as a whole. (Article By Kate Mossman)Lastly, in Life: (51:57) It should be common knowledge that the majority of stolen people from Africa eventually ended up in Brazil. Well now, Afro-Brazilians are going back to the likes of Benin. (Article By Tom Phillips, Tiago Rogero & Eromo Egbejule) Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence 

In a week where:US suffers two plane crashes within days of each other.Guantanamo Bay will be repurposed to hold undocumented migrants.Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles are 100% contained after 24 days. Ebola outbreaks in Uganda.The Los Angeles Lakers & Dallas Mavericks trade packages which include Luka Doncic & Anthony Davis.In the 1st of two Politics segments: (6:02) It has been five years since The UK left the European Union. Now of course we won't make moves to re-enter because Tory Lite are predictable, but a man can dream! (Article by Ellie Chowns) In the 2nd Politics segment: (18:47) The US has gone full oligarchy but instead of Russian Oli/Power barons, it's Tech CEOs. So why has this come about now? (Article By Eric Levitz) In Film: (35:33) I have not seen Emilia Perez, I don't plan to see Emilia Perez but I do plan to cover the drama that has surrounded the Oscar darling recently. (Article By Nadira Goffe) Lastly, in Life: (50:10) Who knew that the sound of a skateboard can bring therapeutic qualities? It certainly does for the riders, so what is it about this sound of urban life? (Article By Paul O'Connor) Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence 

In a week where:Prince Harry gets 8-Figure settlement from The Sun, avoiding trial.Trump threatens Putin to stop 'ridiculous' Ukraine war.Axel Rudakubana is sentenced to 52 years in prison for his Southport stabbing last year.Oscar nominations drop.Madison Keys stuns World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka to win Australian Open final.In Politics: (7:37) The Nationality and Borders Act is legislation that has gone under the radar in the news cycle. Maybe because it affects the minority and whyever would mainstream media draw attention to something that threatens a minority? (Article By Zehrah Hasan)In Health: (27:28) You may know about United Healthcare due to their former CEO getting clapped by Luigi Mangione. But did you know that UHC is knee deep in the affairs of our NHS? (Article By John Puntis) In Tech: (37:15) If you are into AI and stocks then your week has been stacked with one new name in the arena: DeepSeek. So what is it and how did it single-handedly send US tech companies into a tailspin? (Article By Billy Perrigo and Tharin Pillay) Lastly, in Science: (51:58) If I asked you how percentage of space have we covered, what number would you say? The number is... Kind of obvious when you think about how bloody large space is. (Article By Guido Tonelli) Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence 

In a week where:Hamas & Israel lock in a ceasefire & hostage deal.Drake files another lawsuit. David Lynch, Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive director, dies aged 78.TikTok is banned in the US and then reinstated after 12 hours.Donald Trump officially becomes President... Again.In the first of two Tech segments: (4:23) With the threat of TikTok getting banned still looming, a ton of Americans - get this - assimilated to a Chinese-centred alternative! So what is RedNote? (Article By Rachel Treisman)In the 2nd Tech segment: (16:30) I've long lamented the death of the Internet, but maybe it's not dead, maybe, it's all TikTok, always has been? (Article By Hana Kiros)In Life: (28:34) Loneliness amongst people my age is a real thing, but luckily there are people trying to change that and give people space to kill that social isolation (Article By Chanté Joseph)Lastly, in Photography: (41:45) In the backend of 2024 I hit Autograph in Shoreditch to see "Made In Lagos: Abi Morocco". Just as well I caught this piece explaining the significance of the exhibition. (Article By Bruno Bayley)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence 

In a week where:Multiple wildfires go down in & around the Los Angeles area.OpenAI's Sam Altman denies sexual abuse accusations from his sister, Ann.Four Lynx are illegally released into the Scottish Highlands. Donald Trump gets let off in criminal hush money case sentencing.Sam Moore, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and one-half of soul duo Sam & Dave, dies at age 89.In Environment: (6:37) The images from Los Angeles have struck a type of awe for me. But will this be the wake-up call for America to start future-proofing against these extreme events? (Article By David Sirota)In the 1st of two Social Media segments: (20:42) So Mark Zuckerberg has been in public media a lot recently, announcing that third-party fact checking is going in the bin for all Meta products. I'm sure this is a smart decision... (Article By Natasha Lennard)In the 2nd Social Media segment: (34:17) With the world of online influencing maturing and the kids sucked in by it doing the same, has influencer culture reached its critical mass? (Article By Megan Lawton)Lastly, in Life: (47:42) I saw a documentary last year covering the Lumumba years in Congo's fight for independence. ("Soundtrack to a Coup D'Etat") One significant player that fascinated me after the screening was one Andrée Blouin. So what was her story? (Article By Wedaeli Chibelushi)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence 

In a week where:Investigators try & fail to arrest South Korea's former president Yoon Suk Yeol.Popeye, Tintin, and "A Farewell to Arms" among popular intellectual properties to enter the public domain.Luke Littler beats Michael van Gerwen to win PDC World Darts Championship.Apple agrees to settle $95M class action lawsuit over Siri recordings.Canadian PM Justin Trudeau resigns as Prime Minister & Liberal Party leader.In Society: (5:23) Apparently, Wales has had a law specifically targeted to benefit future generations enshrined for over a decade. So what is it and is it bearing fruit? (Article By Eleanor MacKillop) In Sports: (14:48) Basketball is my favourite sport, I will always enjoy watching it. But for the past decade, the TV product & especially the punditry is worse than Football Fan YouTube. Enter Charles Barkley, who went "hit dog hollerin'" after Lakers coach JJ Redick spoke my mind. (Article By Harrison Faigen)In Tech: (33:43) With the film industry caring less and less about physical media, is it high-time that the majority of us swallow our pride and acknowledge that we shouldn't have ditched our DVD collections? (Article By Matt Schimkowitz)Lastly. in Music: (52:02) In a story I'm so glad I caught, we head to Tanzania to meet rapper Nay wa Mitego who has been a genuine agitator to the powers that be. (Article By Carlos Mureithi) Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence 

For this Long Read, we head to The Guardian for "The invention of Whiteness: The long history of a dangerous idea" By Robert P. Baird. In the chunky text, Baird lays out the origins of Whiteness and how it has evolved to fit the purposes for the powers that be.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Sometimesoon" By TeskChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Azerbaijan opens a criminal investigation after a passenger jet crashed in Kazakhstan, killing 38 people on board.At least 6,000 prisoners escape from a high-security facility in Mozambique. At least 177 people were killed in the deadliest air accident ever in South Korea.Magnus Carlsen, is disqualified from the World Rapid Championship due to refusing to change from jeans.Jimmy Carter, longest-lived US president, dies aged 100.In Arts: (13:00) It's been rough for The Arts her in the UK. But now we know it's actually been bad since the beginning of the century. (Article by David Maddox & Jabed Ahmed) In Economics: (23:19) You may have seen that Saudi Arabia has been splashing the cash recently. Well - not to pocket watch - but it's already not adding up and they're just getting started... (Article by Andrew Hammond) In Sports: (35:38) NBA fans have been really exposing themselves recently with the emergence of Rookie Jared McCain, who dares to paint his nails & dance on TikTok. (Article by Tiana Randall) Lastly, in Music: (45:00) I play catch up with the Jay-Z allegations that he received whilst I was on hiatus. (Article by Meghann Cuniff) Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence 

Friend of 5E - Singer/Songwriter Wolfgang Valbrun - comes through to answer 30 Questions.Spin Wolfgang Valbrun's interview here.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Together" By PabzzzChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

Friend of 5E - Independent singer/songwriter Fifidiny - comes through to answer 30 Questions.Spin Fifidiny's interview here.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Together" By PabzzzChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

For this Long Read, we head to Esses Magazine for "The Deadliest Race" by Darrell Hartman. In the piece: A stirring telling of the 1955 Le Mans 24hr Endurance Race; with focus on the manufacturers, drivers and the tidal wave of influence that those 24 hours made. Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Sometimesoon" By TeskChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

Friend of 5E - Garage Pioneer MC Bushkin - comes through to answer 30 Questions.Spin my initial interview with MC Bushkin here.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Together" By PabzzzChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

For this Long Read, we head to Current Affairs for "What 'Tintin' Tells Us About Imperialism" By Andrew Ancheta. In the piece, Ancheta revisits Hergé's popular comic strips, to get to analyse how engrained Imperialism (and a ton of other 'isms') was in the long-running children's comic.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Sometimesoon" By TeskChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

Friend of 5E - Artist, Poet, Rollerblading Queen Lams - comes through to answer 30 Questions.Spin my interview with Lams here.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Together" By PabzzzChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

For this Long Read, we head to The Verge for "The Perfect Webpage" By Mia Sato. In the piece, Sato explores the world of SEO - how bloggers, law firms and marketers alike are always pushing to game it - AI's influence on it all and simply how it all has made the Internet very dull in the chase for perfection. (According to Google)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Sometimesoon" By TeskChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

Friend of 5E - Photographer Tee Max - comes through to answer 30 Questions.Be sure to spin my interview with Tee Max here.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Together" By PabzzzChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:ICC issues arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu for alleged Gaza war crimes.Brazilian police indict former President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others for an alleged coup attempt on Jan. 8, 2023.Trump's sentencing in hush money case is paused indefinitely.Cop29 ends with a finance deal past deadline.Max Verstappen clinches fourth-straight F1 title as George Russell wins in Las Vegas.In Environment: (14:40) Cop29 ended exactly how I thought it would: with another "deal" that doesn't go far enough. So let's look at something that the climate is and will continue to affect: Global Displacement. (Article By Usaid Siddigui, Marium Ali and Hanna Duggal)In Politics: (27:21) It's so nice that just weeks after Tory Lite's first budget of their current tenure, they're now openly gassing their positive meetings with Blackrock, a key player in pretty much everything wrong with the world. (Article By Ethan Shone) In Tech: (39:21) The final article to end WG's 2024 is one about a topic we've talked about before but in a very odd fashion that just sounds incredibly unappealing on the face: AI Pets... (Article By Justin McCurry)Lastly: Some thoughts on the year in current affairs and the Pod as it turns six years old.30 Questions & Long Reads are coming in December to give you a Pod to step to as I go on hiatus. From me to you: Have a great December, Holiday period and New Year. Back on the 1st January 2025! See you on the other side...

In a week where:Guyanese citizens GY$100,000 in redistributed oil wealth.Turkey severs all relations with Israel.Ben & Jerry's sues its owner Unilever over claims it was silenced from speaking out about the Palestinian genocide.The Onion acquires InfoWars. Malcolm X's three daughters files a $100M federal lawsuit against the CIA, FBI, and NYPD for complicity in the 1965 assassination.In Sports: (11:25) Last week, Maccabi Tel Aviv fans went full Israel on the Dutch city of Amsterdam. Along with immediate (& wrong) framing from the media, the thugs managed to even make the long-agreed upon rule in Football fandom - "Chat shit, get banged" - an antisemitism issue. (Article By Rivkah Brown)In Society: (22:40) If there's two sets of people I hate the most: Landlords and The Royal Family. OH LOOK! A story where it's about both! (Article By Nick Sommerlad)In Food: (39:12) There's so many issues that can be less costly down the line with a little bit of hindsight, so prepare for Tory Lite to do nothing about the nearly £270B being spent because the UK's eating habits are bad. (Article By Denis Campbell) Lastly, in Film: (53:33) Diversity in Film is always something I have something to say. Compound that with Animation and you have an even worse state of affairs. (Article By Ryan Gaur)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence 

In a week where:Donald Trump wins the US Presidential Election.Australia announces legislation to ban social media for children under 16.Three people are charged in connection with the death of One Direction's Liam Payne.Iraq proposes law to lower the age of consent for girls from 18 to nine.Ukraine & Russia exchange 30 & 145 drone strikes respectively over the weekend.In Culture: (11:49) With the Trump victory settling into us like a shit we just took going back up inside us, women in the US are looking to South Korea for a way to upend the patriarchy. It's called "4B" and if I'm being real... It won't work. (Article By Constance Grady)In Politics: (30:11) Something that has annoyed me during the Palestinian Genocide is Israel's "Right to exist". But does any state have the right to exist? (Article By Moncef Khane)In Environment: (40:09) Another year, another COP is going down, this time in Baku, Azerbaijan. But the irony is not lost on me that private jets are used to go to a LITERAL CONFERENCE ABOUT THE CLIMATE. (Article By Damian Carrington)Lastly, in Science: (50:56) A Scientist with a returning breast cancer diagnoses took matters into her own hands and used experimental treatments to cure herself. Whilst she succeeded, it has raised up an often talked-about subject in science: the ethics of self-experimentation. (Article By Zoe Corbyn)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence 

In a week where:Flash flooding has killed at least 200 people across eastern and southern Spain.Young Thug changes his plea to guilty on trial related to involvement in a street gang.Kemi Badenoch is elected new Conservative leader.Civil rights trailblazer Dr Paul Stephenson, leader of the Bristol Bus Boycott, dies at 87.Quincy Jones, producer and entertainment powerhouse, dies aged 91.In Economics: (9:43) The French Caribbean islands of Martinique & Guadeloupe are going through protests amid economic unrest. And la di da, it's a symptom of post-colonialism. (Article By David A. Vivian)In Politics: (22:53) The UK's annual budget came out this past week but something that is always there - an elephant in the room, if you will - but never genuinely scrutinised is the military budget. One specific element that is becoming a "funding gap" is warships. (Article By Richard Norton-Taylor)In Tech: (39:54) USB-C has been slowly becoming the standard for a majority of technology, or is it? Is it actually universal? (Article By Ian Bogost)Lastly, in Music: (50:43) We acknowledge and celebrate the life of Quincy Jones, in my mind the most consequential figure in modern music in the US. (Article By Dylan Jones)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence 

In a week where:Tommy Robinson charged with terror offences after surrendering to the police & then jailed for Contempt of Court.Israeli military carries out strikes on Iran.Japan's ruling LDP coalition loses majority for first time since 2009. David Harris, actor best known for role in "The Warriors," dies at age 75.Manchester United sack manager Erik Ten Hag.In the first of three Politics segments: In this climate where the UK Government still refuses to do the right thing when it comes to the Palestinian Genocide, here are the other six Genocides Britain has had a hand in... (Article By Mark Curtis)In the 2nd Politics segment: We've seen how shit Britain has been, now let's look at an issue that Tory Lite has predictably shot themselves in the foot over: Reparations. (Article By Ash Sarkar)In the third Politics segment: With The US Presidential Election next week, it is worth taking a look at the Democrats and their subtle drift to the right as Trump takes the Republicans to the Far-Right. REMIND YOU OF A CERTIAN LITE VERSION OF SOMETHING??? (Article By Branko Marcetic)Lastly, in Life: Sleep. I suck at it most of the time and I'm fine with that but there are apparently people that are obsessed with perfecting their sleep. Is that even possible? (Article By Anita Chaudhuri)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence 

In a week where:Liam Payne, former One Direction singer, dies aged 31.Global water crisis leaves half of world food production at risk in next 25 years.Tube workers will begin striking over pay in November.Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is killed in an Israeli operation.Martyn Blake - Met police officer who shot Chris Kaba - is acquitted of murder.In Tech - (12:17) Honey, wake up! A new shady network dedicated to extremely nefarious activities, funded by American tech bosses has dropped! (Article by David Pegg, Tom Burgis, Hannah Devlin and Jason Wilson) In Food - (28:54) On Ep.279 we looked at Ultra-Processed Foods. Well now, some countries are making an active effort to combat it. And it's all happening in Latin America. (Article by Aron Penczu) In Life - (42:05) With assisted dying on the table in the House of Commons, it's worth looking at it from a perspective seldom heard: The disabled community. (Article by Sam Norman)Lastly, (57:55) some personal thoughts as WG blazes past 300 episodes.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence 

In a week where:Rafael Nadal announces retirement from tennis at 38. Hurricane Milton tears through Florida.Alex Salmond, former first minister of Scotland, dies aged 69. Tents are engulfed by flames next to al-Aqsa hospital after Israeli airstrike.Thomas Tuchel is in "advanced talks" to become next England manager.In Life: (11:56) With the Israeli Genocide of Palestinians continuing, it's worth thinking about how trauma can last for generations and especially for future Palestinians... (Article By Jason P. Dinh)In Society: (26:25) Hurricane Milton has come and gone, but the only thing that will stay in my mind is how misinformation, paranoia, social capitalism & conspiracy about an extreme weather event showed just how brain-broken America is. (Article By Alex Abad-Santos)In Education: (39:47) As Universities suffer from lack of funding, courses are starting to disappear and la di da, Black-centred courses are looking like the first to fall. (Article By Aamna Mohdin)Lastly, in History: (50:07) A new book has dropped, detailing examples of Colonial theft on the continent of Africa and the lengths it would take to get it all returned. (Article By Françoise Vergès)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence 

In a week where:John Amos - actor known for roles in "Roots" and "Good Times" - dies aged 84.Ms Lauryn Hill faces lawsuit from Pras Michél for fraud and breach of contract related to tour cancellations.Britain to return Chagos Islands to Mauritius.Pink Floyd sells entire music catalogue & name and likeness rights to Sony Music for $400M.It's been one year since Oct 7th & the subsequent Genocide.In History: (8:45) A few episodes ago, I talked about the Chagos Islands, one of the few colonial projects Britain has left. This past week, Britain made a move to return Chagos to Mauritius. On the face, it sounds like progress but Chagossians living in Britain aren't seeing this positively. (Article By Joe Duggan)In the first of two Tech segments: (21:37) OpenAI has finally gone full tech company, removing any notion that they're the altruist outfit they initially purported themselves to be. So what was the final nail in the capitalist coffin? (Article By Sigal Samuel)In the 2nd Tech segment: (31:52) You may have seen that Meta have recently unveiled a new set of smart glasses in a new venture of shit nobody cares about. But some Uni students have already pointed out a fatal flaw: The glasses can dox anyone it sees in seconds. (Article By Ashley Belanger)Lastly, in Space: (42:01) It's rare that something new happens to our planet that wasn't caused by man. So when I heard that we got a 2nd moon, I had to read what was up. (Article By Eric Ralls)

A bonus interview for you to step to! For this one, friend of the show Brandon Hill comes through to interview Ken W. Good - bail attorney and a board member of the Professional Bondsmen of Texas - to talk about the dense topic of Bail Reform which was taken into overdrive post-COVID. Brandon & Ken get into a hearty debate about the state of Bail in the US, crime in the US and the solutions for both amongst other things. Thanks to Brandon for putting in the work and making time for this interview. Below are some additional resources that Brandon wanted to throw to people that wanted more on top of the interview itself.And be sure to keep up with Brandon's Journalism.Additional Resources:"The Downstream Consequences of Misdemeanor Pretrial Detention" — for a study on the effects of pretrial detention on rates of failure to appear and rates of re-arrest. "The Effects of Cash Bail on Crime and Court Appearances: A Review of Recent Research Evidence" — for a study that attempts to explain and control for the many risk factors that make it difficult to draw direct correlations between cash bail reform and rates of failure to appear and re-arrest."Does Bail Reform Increase Crime? An Empirical Assessment of the Public Safety Implications of Bail Reform in Cook County, Illinois" — for a study on the problems with using crime rates instead of flat crimes in considering the impact of bail reform on public safety, and the additional factor of increased dropping of domestic violence cases. "What successful criminal justice reform looks like" — For Ken W. Good's policy suggestions for successful bail reform. "'The New Jim Crow' Book Outline" — For an outline in direct quotes of the main arguments made for the existence of racial bias in every level of the U.S. criminal justice system. "What the data says about crime in the U.S." - For a PEW research look at the various sources of U.S. crime data.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Baxter" By Brock BerriganInterlude - "Saudade" By KuplaChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence 

In a week where:Missouri murders death row inmate Marcellus Williams after evidence was found that he was innocent.New York City Mayor Eric Adams is charged with five federal counts of bribery, fraud, and illegal campaign donations.World's longest-serving death row inmate - an 88-year-old former boxer in Japan - is acquitted in 1966 murders.Maggie Smith - Oscar-winning star of stage and screen - dies aged 89.Israel kills Hezbollah leader Hassan Nazrallah amongst a Friday bombing campaign.In Society: (6:13) Last week I talked about the admittedly little heard voices of the people that were close to the Summer riots in the UK to get a perspective that is worthy of hearing. But this week I talk about it from the perspective of the Imams & others that were subject to the riots. (Article By Neha Gohil, Aamna Mohdin & Robyn Vinter)In Politics: (23:10) You may have heard that Tory Lite - f/k/a Labour - have been accepting freebies from the rich, acting as if bribery is fine. But not only were they doing this before they got into power, they just might get off scott-free because the Media isn't hailing this severe fissure in our democracy. (Article By Adam Ramsay)Lastly, an interview for you to step to! (33:15) For this half hour chat, we talk to Macroy & Adam of DJ/Production duo The Allergies off the back of their new album "Freak The Speaker". (& if you like visuals, check their lyric video for single "Let Me Hear You Say") We talk their beginnings, how they gained and cultivated their music taste and - of course - their Top 5. Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence 

*Headphone/Volume warning around the 3:30 mark*In a week where:Shit kicks off in Lebanon...Instagram will launch “Teen Accounts” for its young users.Aslef train drivers vote to back pay deal and end two-year standoff.The late billionaire Mohamed Al-Fayed has been accused of sexual assault by 20+ female former employees of Harrods, five of whom accuse him of rape.Nurses in England reject government's 5.5% pay award.In War: (11:08) The 'tit-for-tat' between the State of Israel and Hezbollah has escalated, with a full blown war being threatened through Israel's recent actions. So are we just waiting for someone to say it? (Article By Asher Kaufman) In Society: (25:56) It has been over a month since the UK riots and I thought it was worth getting into the head of people that hold the immigration concerns that a lot of English people do. As you can guess, they're close to the root issue but yet so far... (Article By Tom Parmenter)In Journalism: (41:06) If you ever need evidence of national backsliding, look no further than how the Government and Police are using Terrorism legislation to detain and strike fear into Journalists that dare hold an anti-Israel stance. (Article By Richard Norton-Taylor)Lastly, in Music: (53:33) A poetic look into the esoteric and extravagant art of one Rammellzee. (Article By Thurston Moore)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence 

In a week where:Palestine takes permanent seat at The UN. Academy chain with 35,000 pupils is first in England to go phone-free. Tito Jackson, Jackson 5 member and brother to Michael, dies aged 70. A second assassination attempt of Donald Trump goes down. Huw Edwards is given suspended sentence after admitting accessing indecent images of children.In History: (7:17) We rarely talk about the many people that died during the Middle Passage but Black Archaeologists are making moves to bring their story to the forefront. (Article By Omnia Saed)In Education: (22:22) It's happening faster than I thought but schools are already going phone-free for students during the school day. It's only a matter of time before it becomes a thing in all schools. (Article By Richard Adams)In Tech: (31:52) In a very 21st Century story, Zimbabwean novelists of all level of proficiency are taking to WhatsApp to drip-feed audiences chapters of their writing. But is it a blip or a trend? (Article By Chris Muronzi)Lastly, in Health: (47:42) You've heard the age-old quote: "There's three guarantees in life: Death, Taxes & (Insert something here)" but one person believes that death is reversible, which would be a horrible thing for people that use that quote a lot... (Article By Charlotte Lytton)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence 

In a week where:The 2nd, more detailed Grenfell Tower report drops.Jeremy Corbyn forms an alliance with four other Independent MPs. Michel Barnier becomes France's Prime Minister. Actor James Earl Jones dies aged 93.At least 59 dead in Vietnam as Typhoon Yagi triggers landslides, floods.In the 1st of two Society segments: (11:46) We double dip into the 2nd and much more substantive Grenfell Tower report. Beginning with an overview on what the report was about, who was to blame and what happens next. (Article By William Wallis, Joshua Oliver and Jim Pickard) In the 2nd Society segment: (22:59) With a foundation of the story now under us, let's get into a very specific set of people that bear responsibility: The architects. (Article By Oliver Wainwright)In History: (38:10) Something that will never fail to annoy me is the way History textbooks in schools distort reality. A very specific thing - yes - but when France has positive language in their role in colonialism, I believe it's something we should all be concerned about. (Article By Samia Lokmane) Lastly, in Music: (58:56) It has been a while since the Kendrick-Drake beef simmered down. And whilst Kendrick has done the predictable - gone back into obscurity - Drake on the other hand is doing the literal opposite and keeps dropping stuff that can only be worded as "throwaway content". (Article By Brady Brickner-Wood)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence 

Another interview for you to step to! This episode I talk to Author & *Breathes In* the Associate Dean of Personnel and Curriculum and professor of history in the College of Liberal Arts at California State University Long Beach Dr. Donna J. Nicol to talk about her book "Black Woman On Board: Claudia Hampton, the California State University, and the Fight to Save Affirmative Action".We get into her beginnings in Compton, California; her activist spirit instilled in her from her elders and use the book as a jump-off to talk about the Education system in our respective countries, the concept of "Sly Civility", why there are people in very high places in education who have 0 interest in improving education and - of course - her Top 5.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Baxter" By Brock BerriganInterlude - "The Waiting Game" By Brock Berrigan ChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence 

In a week where:Al Attles - Basketball Hall of Famer & one of the first Black head coaches in the NBA - dies at 87.World's second largest diamond is found in Botswana.Scientists have found microplastics in brain tissue.Two people killed & four seriously injured in a knife attack in German city of Solingen.Sven-Göran Eriksson, England's first overseas manager, dies aged 76.In the 1st of two Politics segments: (7:45) Last week in the US was all about the Democratic National Convention and the first salvo in Kamala Harris' bid for President. But there's something about this US election that makes me uncomfortable and la di da, it revolves around social media. (Article by Nathan J. Robinson)In the 2nd Politics segment: (26:52) Heard of the Chagos Islands? Well get this: 50 years ago, the UK & US conspired to hold onto this island in the Indian Ocean. The people there? An afterthought. But the UK government can use this thing called empathy and make things right. (Article by Clive Baldwin)In Sports: (35:02) Americans are slowly starting to realise that their sports can always improve in light of the Olympics' success. But can the male-dominated space take lessons and apply it back home? (Article by R.K. Russell)Lastly, in Music: (47:39) After discovering Cymande earlier in the year and the story of Don Drummond more recently, I want to continue to find these unearthed stories. The latest edition: the story of forgotten UK Reggae group 'Cimarons'. (Article by Daniel Dylan Wray)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence 

In a week where:An MPox outbreak in Africa creates a continental public health emergency.Aslef train drivers agree to a deal that could end two years long rail strikes.Olympic Champion Imane Khelif seeks cyber-bullying lawsuit against the likes of JK Rowling & Elon Musk. Thailand elects its youngest Prime Minister in Paetongtarn Shinawatra.The US Democratic Convention begins.In Society: (6:50) Immigration is without a doubt the most talked about domestic issue in the UK. But considering the more pertinent issues domestically, Immigration is taking up way too much space in the national conversation. (Article by Rivkah Brown)In Health: (25:07) We have another global outbreak! This time it's MPox trying to make a comeback. (Article by Jess Craig) In Culture: (35:19) In a world where I hold the belief that monocultures are dying, is there any argument that we are ever going to have the same tastes again? (Article by Rebecca Nicholson)Lastly, In Literature: (52:03) It was James Baldwin's 100th birthday recently and with the dust of the recent UK riots settled, what can we take from Baldwin's commentary from decades ago? (Article by David Olusoga)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence 

In a week where:Shamima Begum loses final UK court bid over citizenship.Largest UK pension fund sells off Israeli assets amid member anger over Gaza.Brazilian plane with 62 people on board crashes in São Paulo state, no survivors.The 2024 Olympics comes to a close.Ukraine launches an incursion into Russian territory.In Education: (8:11) A story I've wanted to talk about for over a month has been a sect of schools experimenting banning phones during schooltime. Me strongly agreeing might be my most conservative take... (Article By Nora Redmond)In Space: (19:28) One story that I felt went under the radar last week is the fact that two people are stranded in space until 2025. They were only meant to be in space for EIGHT DAYS. So what happened? (Article By Jake Levison)In... Palaeontology: (30:55) I saw recently that some fossils got copped for a King's Ransom. It begs the question: Why are fossils worth so much? (Article By Katherine Laidlaw)Lastly, in Sports: (46:37) The 2024 Olympics are done which means it's time for a little debrief! My favourite moments, TeamGB's overall result and a bit of zooming out as the countdown to LA28 begins in earnest.