Podcasts about baroness

Picture this: a crumbling Italian mansion in the Tuscan hills, an eccentric aristocrat, sun-soaked lunches, too much wine and a house humming with secrets. That’s the delightful world into which we’re heading today as we talk to writer Andrew Sean Greer, whose new novel, Villa Coco, is loosely inspired by his own time at an Italian estate around a famous Baroness. The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Less also joins us to discuss his life in Italy, the pleasures of the charm novel, and the one piece of travel advice he always comes back to. Today’s episode is hosted by books editor Melanie Kembrey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the former Conservative Security Minister Baroness Pauline Neville-Jones, Labour MP Claire Hazelgrove, the Sunday Telegraph columnist Zoe Strimpel, plus the charity founder the Reverend Steve Chalke.

The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence platforms across businesses is already having a profound impact on the world of work. As a services superpower, London is set to be affected earlier and more profoundly by the rise of AI than other parts of the country. The capital has already cemented its status as a world-leading AI hub, with investment in the sector soaring in recent years and the likes of OpenAI, Anthropic and Google DeepMind all establishing a significant presence in the city. The rise of AI brings huge opportunities to drive innovation and growth, as well as challenges in ensuring that all Londoners benefit from increased use of artificial intelligence platforms. As London Tech Week gets underway, BusinessLDN Chief Executive John Dickie is joined by Baroness Martha Lane Fox, tech pioneer and Chair of the Mayor's AI and Jobs Taskforce; Dan Scott, Chief Data Scientist and Head of AI at global consultancy WSP; and Muniya Barua, Deputy Chief Executive of BusinessLDN and Chair of the BusinessLDN-Deloitte AI Steering Group, to explore what the rise of AI will mean for London. Running order: The aims of the Mayor's AI and Jobs Taskforce (2:08) Why London will be disproportionately affected by AI (3:48) How are businesses using AI platforms in the here and now? (4:48) Augmentation vs automation: how is AI impacting jobs? (17:20) Advice for businesses taking their first steps with AI (28:02) Reforming the education system and training programmes for the AI age (32:08) Quick fire: go-to uses for artificial intelligence platforms (39:31) You can find out more about the BusinessLDN-Deloitte AI Steering Group here and about the Mayor's AI and Jobs Taskforce on the GLA website.  Subscribe to receive future episodes of What Next for London? on Apple and Spotify. Follow us on X at @_businessLDN and on LinkedIn at BusinessLDN. Music is provided by Coma-Media.

Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the businessman known as 'the Black Farmer' Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones, Lib Dem Home Affairs spokesperson Max Wilkinson, Labour MP Alison Hume, plus Conservative peer and former chief schools inspector Baroness Amanda Spielman.

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World Rugby Player of the Year and World Cup Champion Ellie Kildunne joins Nuala McGovern fresh from a Player of the Match performance at the Six Nations final. She reflects on her rise to the top and the story behind her memoir Game Changer.What are the implications for girls and young women of Alan Milburn's review for the government into rising levels of inactivity among 16 to 24-year-olds? There are currently just under a million young people in this age range dubbed NEETs because they are not in education, employment or training. Anita Rani speaks to Baroness Smith, Minister for Skills, as well as the Minister for Women and Equalities.As part of our special programme on wonder — how to find it and how to hold on to it when life gets in the way —Nuala speaks to Dr Jean Bennett, the research scientist whose medical breakthrough recently restored the sight of a six-year-old girl.Would you ever consider working from your bed? Perhaps you do, by choice or otherwise? Dermatologist Dr Alexis Granite and The Archers Podcast's Emma Freud are both fans and join Anita to discuss. When the American Professor of Law, Kimberlé Crenshaw was five years old, at the time of the civil rights era in Ohio, USA, she was allowed to portray a witch but not a princess in a nursery play. Puzzled by her teacher's behaviour, Kimberlé spoke up and never stopped, firmly establishing herself as a Backtalker, the name of her new memoir. Kimberlé joins Anita to talk about becoming a pioneering scholar and writer on civil rights and her instinct to question power and challenge what others accept as fair.Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Dianne McGregor

What are the implications for girls and young women of Alan Milburn's review for the Government into rising levels of inactivity among 16 to 24-year-olds? There are currently just under a million young people in this age range dubbed NEETs because they are not in education, employment or training. Anita Rani speaks to former Labour Home Secretary Baroness Smith, now Minister for Skills, as well as Minister for Women and Equalities. A BBC investigation looks at on the global expansion of the manosphere and the social media algorithms which are driving young men towards increasingly extreme views on gender, relationships and masculinity. BBC Global Disinformation reporter Jacqui Wakefield examines the rise of two of the most influential manosphere figures in Latin American and Africa – El Temach in Mexico and, Andrew Kibe in Kenya. She joins Anita to tell her what it was like spending time with these influencers and about the women living with the real-life consequences of their influence. Would you ever consider working from your bed? Perhaps you do, by choice or otherwise? Dermatologist Dr Alexis Granite and The Archers Podcast's Emma Freud are both fans and join Anita. Jodi Kantor is a Pulitzer-prize winning investigative journalist. In October 2017 she - alongside her colleague Megan Twohey - published a groundbreaking exposé in the New York Times detailing decades of sexual abuse allegations against the former film producer Harvey Weinstein - which galvanised the global MeToo movement. Jodi is back with a new book: How to Start, which is all about how to launch a career in uncertain times. Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Corinna Jones

Alex Forsyth presents political debate from St Norbert's Community Hall, Spalding.

In order to save Audrey's life, her mother, The Baroness van Heemstra must seek help in the most unlikely of places… ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To hear more stories just like this one, sign up now at PATREON and open up a whole new world of Hollywood drama⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The One where Dave is grumpy and Dc does Batman Year One and One and One! Please support the show on Patreon! Every dollar helps the show! https://www.patreon.com/SignalofDoom Follow us on Twitter: @signalofdoom Dredd or Dead: @OrDredd Legion Outpost: @legionoutpost

Such An Episode!  On Deck we have Jane Stanford, born Jane Lathrop out of Albany New York, she married her lawyer husband who lost everything in a fire, went west to seek his fortune in the Gold Rush and found it selling supplies to miners and settlers.  When his wife joined him in San Francisco, he had become a railroad baron.  Eventually they had a child and Jane doted on the boy.  We won't tell you more here, but there's a death, a poisoning, a university being founded and not necessarily in that order in this powerful episode of the Family Plot Podcast!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/family-plot--4670465/support.

The American in the Chronicle Chamber crew, Scott Waldyn, jumps on the podcast this week to interview Juancho Vélez, the incredible colorist behind Defenders of the Earth, Defenders of the Earth: Dark Destiny, The Phantom vs. The Sky Band #1, and the upcoming The Phantom vs. The Red Dragons #1 from Mad Cave Studios.For comic book fans, Juancho Vélez has made a name for himself by contributing beautiful and rich colors to titles across the Mad Cave Studios slate, as well as work at DC and Marvel Comics. His eye for detail and knack for creating lasting moments through the use of light, darkness, and color informs readers' understanding of a scene. In this interview, Scott and Juancho talk about the art of coloring, including some behind-the-scenes of what went into creating some of the more colorful moments in Defenders of the Earth and The Phantom vs. The Sky Band #1. Questions asked:How many comics would you say you've colored?You've worked on both Defenders series at Mad Cave Studios. While very much in sync with the cartoon series, it has a grown up tone. I attribute that to your coloring work. How do you find the right tone to hit?Do you receive directions from editorial or communicate with the artist?Are there color palettes or preferences you have to keep in mind when working on licensed characters?With The Phantom vs The Sky Band, there are big contrasts between light and dark, from Baroness' mansion to a battle surrounded by flames, and a nighttime water rescue. What's your approach to balancing and juggling these colors?What's something you think readers should pay attention to with coloring?Where do you draw inspiration from? Whose art inspires you?What are some of the books you're most proud of? What are the standouts that surprise you?Are there characters/titles you'd love to work on that you haven't yet?Where can comic readers find you?Find Juancho Vélez on his Instagram profile at: https://www.instagram.com/juancho.velez25/. Look for his work in The Phantom vs. The Red Dragons #1 coming in June 2026!We are looking to interview more creators from the Mad Cave Studios comic book series, please contact us if you have any specific questions you would like to see asked. You can email us at chroniclechamber@gmail.com or chat with us via our social media profiles on Facebook, Twitter, and/or Instagram. We love comments and feedback from the Phantom phans from around the world. Make sure you stay with us, and do not forget to subscribe and leave a review on our podcast on our YouTube Channel.Support the show

Link to Pre Order: Tackling Gender Bias in The Healthcare System. What Patient stories Teach Us About Implementing Systemic Change: https://www.waterstones.com/book/tackling-gender-bias-in-the-healthcare-system/louise-hockings-thompson/jinty-sheerin/9781805018810 Welcome back! Series 16 is here, and we're spending the whole series investigating gender bias and misogyny in healthcare, building up to the publication of our book in September. And what better place to begin than to Spill the Tea with Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting and Women's Health Minister Baroness Gillian Merron? We ask them about the revised Women's Health Strategy that launched in April, and how they plan to tackle misogyny and racial bias at its very core. We also examine the striking funding figures that journalist Rosie Taylor revealed when comparing the Women's Health Strategy with the Men's Health Strategy launched in November along with our own thoughts. Plus, find out all about our adventures trekking the Higher Atlas Mountains with a female-led expedition that took us above the clouds and into beautiful villages. And stick around for some beautiful inspiration to carry you through the week. ☕ SUBSCRIBE for honest chats on women's health, feminist issues, sisterhood & smashing the patriarchy, one cuppa at a time.

Petunia Glenbottle puts out a bounty on the Kill Screens and the hunt begins! Slug reveals her only weakness, Aux commandeers the radio, and Atom busts his ass. Support us at Patreon.com/Naddpod to get access to the after-show and a bunch of other Naddpod content!Music / Sound Effects Include: "Neo Galaderon" by Emily Axford."Atom" by Emily Axford."Aux" by Emily Axford."The Arcade" by Emily Axford."The Baroness" by Emily Axford."Mothership" by Emily Axford."Cyberskitch" by Emily Axford."Slug" by Emily Axford."Gallivanting" by Emily Axford. "Spooky Shafts" by Emily Axford."Buzzer's Cutters" by Emily Axford. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cecilia and Sarah join us on a feel good Friday with something a little different...Join the community at www.gmpvip.comAnd check out the new website - www.portugaltalk.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

Movie reviews number sixty. Seven films to review today so let's get goin.
1. (Deadhead Miles1972)
Terrence Malick is the writer here and this is an early work of his. Alan Arkin is here in the starring role along with support from the butler from the Jeffersons, Doc Hopper from the Muppet movie, and Jaws from the Bond movies. The film cinematically answers the burning question, “Did they ever make a more ethereal stream of of consciousness Trucker movie?”
2. (The Execution of private Slovik 1974) This is a heavy made for tv based on the real story of Eddie getting executed for desertion 1945 by firing squad. 49 others were sentenced to death for desertion in that war but all were commuted except for Slovik, apparently to send a message, but then they covered it up. Martin Sheen, Mariclare Costello, and about a baker's dozen of recognizable characters from the time appear in this one. What else to say except maybe strap in fam.
3. (My Father's house 1975)
Spiderman's Uncle, the rad guy from the Music Man, Mrs Peacock from Clue, and Rosemary Forsyth star in this thoughtful made for tv movie about a dad recovering from a heart attack who is thinking about life and his dad.
4. (The Grateful Dead Movie 1977) I think I liked this more than the others here. We all don't dig the Grateful Dead much but Agree that the story is very interesting. It could have been more coherent but as Jerry himself said “We just keep trying to describe the Indescribable.”
5. (Spectre 1977) Here we have another Gene Roddenberry tv movie starring Robert Culp and Gig Young. The lil promo film we saw about this says that it's trying to cash in on the Exorcist dollar, but this is waaaaaaay more bizarre, is it good though?
6. (Players 1979) Got a bootleg of this and for a 70's movie completionist, it is fun for me to see Ali MacGraw, Maximilan Schell, Steve Guttenberg, and Melissa Prophet in this rather bad massive flop of a movie about Tennis, kinda.
7. (Sunburn 1979) The Plastic Surgeon's assistant from Logan's Run, The guy who made the worst writing studio for Carol Burnett in their garage in The grass is always greener over the Septic tank, the guy who gives grandpa Wookie space porn in the Star Wars holiday special, Edith Keeler from Star Trek, the Boss of Magnum P.I., and the Baroness from the Sound of Music, are all here in this, so it's just got to be the best thing ever, we'll see. Thanks film friends for listening, please consider writing a review, it helps a lot.

Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Labour MP Perran Moon, Conservative peer Baroness Rachel Maclean, UKHospitality chairman Kate Nicholls, plus historian and broadcaster Dr Tessa Dunlop.

Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Adastra Hall in Hassocks

Become an Emsolation Extra Member - access BONUS eps & other exclusives NOW @ https://emsolation.supercast.com/ Get tickets to Em's new show 'Addicted to Love' at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival June 5 & 6 NOW @ https://cabaret.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/ Get new Emsolation merch for a LIMITED TIME @ https://emrusciano.store/ Em and Michael have finished the first draft of their musical ‘The Baroness', which means Em has it on hand at all times, regardless of the risks of random writers or unemployed actors spotting it. Meanwhile weekend one of Coachella has come and gone and the 90s nostalgia is real enough for Em to declare her and Michael officially too old for Coachella, unless they can accommodate some very specific and hilarious tweaks. Inside they cover off everything from the 90s fashion, to the contrast between Justin Bieber and Sabrina Carpenter's shows, and the cameos from Susan Sarandon, Will Ferrell, Billy Corgan, Vanessa Carlton, J'Lo and more. There's rumours Mother Madge, aka Madonna is primed for this weekend too…SQUEAL! Em also needs to acknowledge how hectic her algorithm is because it's serving up all sorts of everything thanks to her Baroness research, her love of Korean group Katseye, and Elio's obsession over straight white men on mountain bikes wearing GoPros. Plus there's also some love for the first ep of the final season of ‘Hacks' and a few other recommended viewing options as well. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em and Michael ‘Okay, Stop!' J'Lo at Coachella, there's also another contender for most unhinged dating profile EVER, plus Michael's got a surprise ‘Okay, Stop!' for Em with the trailer for the new movie ‘The Invite'. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back using the link above or via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Story: Five Times Mulder Asked Scully to Marry Him and One Time She Asked Author: Baroness_Blixen Rating: Teen and Up Site link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/78532121 Read by: kristinsauter Summary: Fluffuary prompt: 5 + 1 things And an anon ask from October: What if Scully asked Mulder to get married post-Deadalive? Used by the author's permission. The characters in these works are not the property of the Audio Fanfic Podcast or the author and are not being posted for profit.

Devastated by the loss of her father, Audrey is taken to England by her mother, The Baroness, in order to heal. But Audrey's father's new job has pitted him directly against the British government, who are determined to silence a fascist uprising at all costs. ⁠⁠To hear more stories just like this one, sign up now at PATREON and open up a whole new world of Hollywood drama⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WITCH RIPPER's third album, "Through the Hourglass," showcases their ability to blend captivating melodies, catchy riffs, and various metal subgenres, aligning them with bands like MASTODON and BARONESS while also channeling influences like QUEEN and COHEED AND CAMBRIA. The album continues the narrative from their previous work, exploring themes of time and existence. Formed in Seattle in 2012, the band gained attention with their EP and debut album and achieved global recognition with their second release. They've toured with prominent rock and metal bands and are planning a U.S. tour and potential European shows to promote the new album, reinforcing that metal music remains vibrant.Official Links:Bandcamp: https://witchripper.bandcamp.com/Metal Archive: https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Witch_Ripper/3540359018Passionate about metal? You'll want to tune in to Flamekeeper™, the show that's electrifying the airwaves. As the host, MRJ brings an unparalleled enthusiasm and deep knowledge of the genre, captivating listeners with every episode. With a penchant for spotlighting up-and-coming artists and hosting insightful interviews, MRJ has cemented Flamekeeper™'s reputation as a must-listen for metal aficionados. And the best part? By rating, reviewing, and sharing the show, you're not just supporting great content – you're also helping Flamekeeper™'s sponsors, ensuring the continued success of this heavy-hitting program.Links to our Sponsors & Partners:Ageless Art Tattoo & Piercing - Clarksville/New Albany:http://www.agelessartclarksville.comhttp://www.agelessartna.comPizza DoNisi/MAG BAR:https://pizzadonisi.com/http://magbaroldlouisville.comShadebeast:http://shadebeast.comand use PROMO CODE: "SITH LORD" at check out for a 10% Discount!Creeping Death Designs:http://www.creepingdeathdesigns.comand use PROMO CODE: "METALFORGE10" at check out for a 10% Discount!Record Labels:Unchained Tapes:http://www.unchainedtapes.bigcartel.comand use PROMO CODE: "METALFORGE10" at check out for a 10% Discount!Mercenary Press:http://www.mercenarypress.bigcartel.comand use PROMO CODE: "METALFORGE" at check out for a 10% Discount!Other shows you can listen to:Night Demon Heavy Metal Podcast:http://www.nightdemon.nethttps://open.spotify.com/show/2ozLCAGQ4LdqJwMmeBYJ7k?si=OvvfZsNYRPqywwb86SzrVAZines:Soulgrinder Zine:http://www.facebook.com/soulgrinder.zineOFFICAL LINKS OF THE METAL FORGE®/FLAMEKEEPERhttp://www.metalforgeradio.comhttps://www.flamekeeper.vip FB/IG/TW/TikTok/YouTube - @metalforgeradioFlamekeeper Podcast Network: http://www.youtube.com@flamekeeperpnThe Metal Forge®The Alehorn™Ossont & Battery™Unsleeved™All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized reproduction/duplication is expressly forbidden without prior written consent and is punishable by law. Metal Forge Intro I copyright 2020 The Metal Forge® Published by UNTIL I GET IT RIGHT MUSIC/ASCAP. Metal Forge Intro II copyright 2023 The Metal Forge® The Metal Forge® Published by UNTIL I GET IT RIGHT MUSIC/ASCAP. Metal Forge Intro III copyright 2025 The Metal Forge® Published by UNTIL I GET IT RIGHT MUSIC/ASCAP. The Metal Forge®, please contact metalforgeradio@gmail.com for any and all other info. All other music is owned by writers/publishers respectively and is used with permission for means of promotion.©2019-2026 The Metal Forge®

One hundred not out for Let's Talk Social Work!To mark our centenary, we're delighted to welcome Baroness Ruth Lister CBE onto the podcast for a unique ‘in conversation' episode on a host of topic areas, from social justice to human rights, asylum and immigration, child safeguarding, and raising social work's voice in parliament.Baroness Lister brings a wealth of experience and expertise in all of these areas, having dedicated her career to tackling child poverty, advocating for the most vulnerable in our society, and fighting for a more socially just country.Following a long stint working for the Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) and in various academic roles, Baroness Lister was appointed as a Labour Peer in 2011, where she has transferred her campaigning, knowledge and influence to Westminster, holding successive governments to account and working to improve key pieces of legislation passed by MPs. One of her most notable roles during this time has been as Co-Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Poverty and Inequality.The discussion begins by exploring why poverty continues to be a deepening blight on communities across the UK and the impact it's having on social work. This paves the way for detailed scrutiny of the recently announced UK Child Poverty Strategy, brought about by the Prime Minister's self-proclaimed ‘moral mission' to end child poverty.We then examine the current government's approach to asylum and immigration issues, including age assessments for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, rising homelessness among refugee families, and the proposed ‘earned settlement' reforms to migration laws; before considering whether social work truly has the ear of our politicians on these matters or not.In recognition of our 100th episode, there are also some honourable mentions to round off the conversation.Thanks to all our listeners for your support and here's to the next one hundred episodes and beyond! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Musical Season 2026 begins, as this week the Siblings check out the all-time musical classic The Sound of Music. It turns out it's a long movie.  A very….very long movie.Discussed:Bedknobs and Broomsticks, for some reason!Audrey Hepburn vs. Julie Andrews!Austria to Switzerland!The Baroness (but not from G.I. Joe)!23 going on 17!Christopher Plummer hates this movie!The “I Am” Song!Contact us at adultsiblingsversus@gmail.comTikTok: @adultsiblingsversusInstagram: @adultsiblingsversusThreads: @adultsiblingsversusBluesky: @adultsiblingsvs.bsky.socialTheme Song: “Sellout” by Zombie Apocalypse NOW!https://antizombierock.bandcamp.com/

We're finally back for our first proper main episode in almost a full year so of course to make up for it we're doing a double album. Yellow & Green was a pretty ambitious and risky album for Baroness to put out in 2012, straying away from their sludge metal into something a little more spacey and chilled out.The version of the vinyl I have here is one of the many many many Relapse Records represses they pumped out for this album over the years. Specifically a yellow and green merge that merged a little too much and turned into a sorta pea soup color. Standard weight on the vinyl itself and nothing too special about the packaging outside of John Baizley's ever incredible artwork.In this episode we talk about where metal culture was at the time this album came out, I wax nostalgic about picking up this album from the FYE in the mall based on packaging alone a week after release, and we discuss the concept of "Elevated dad rock"The news corner this episode is all Chappell Roan and her brutal assault of a child in a public restaurant. Someone really has to do something about this lady. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Audrey Hepburn came from grand beginnings; the daughter of a Baroness and an English banker. But a dark belief held by her parents will eventually be the root cause of tumultuous times in their household. To hear the entire series, along with every other spellbinding tale from Hollywood's history CLICK HERE and sign up now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Forsyth presents political debate live from Ponteland High School.

Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the hotelier Sir Rocco Forte, Labour MP Dr Jeevun Sandher, Conservative peer Kate Fall, plus the Liberal Democrats' leader in Liverpool Carl Cashman.

No Agenda Episode 1853 - "Anglo" "Anglo" Executive Producers: Jim anonymous Sir Scott the Jew & North Idaho Sanity Brigade Nick Soapes Sir Dana Brunetti Sean Ryan Michael Supko Robert Rose Associate Executive Producers: Gary Goodman Sir PBR Streetgang &Dame Trinity Sir Dugitup Matthew Martell Eli the coffee guy Aly Darling Christopher Graves Linda Lu, Duchess of Jobs, writer of winning résumés. Become a member of the 1854 Club, support the show here Boost us with with Podcasting 2.0 Certified apps: Podverse - Podfriend - Breez - Sphinx - Podstation - Curiocaster - Fountain Title Changes Earl Christopher > Duke Christopher Sir C# of . NET. > Baronet Baronette SirPlus > Baron Illuminotty Dame Beth > Dame Beth, Viscountess of Baja Arizona Dame Isobel Pearson > Baroness of Gers Sir Dugitup > Baron Sir Dugitup of the Sharp Shovel, Scrutinizer of the Subterranean Knights & Dames Jill Price > Dame of the Fairweather Friends Elisabeth Prefontaine > Dame Elisabeth of the North Sandra Walker > Dame CC Mom Teresa Dempster andrews > Dame teresa Martine Sherri Wermager > Dame Mormor. Aaron Lopez > Sir Real Deals Now of the dusty desert Jason Lewis > Sir JLew of Macon, town of the dead bugs. Sean O'Connell > Sir Hatch of the Western Wastes. Jason Babcock > Sir J of the interstate Steve Neumann > Sir Vagabond of the Middle Midwest anonymous > Sir Kit Breaker, Knight of the Redline. Robert Rose > Ser Rob Knight of the Southern Utah Red Rock Region Art By: Dan OBGYN4 End of Show Mixes: Mark van Dijk - Systems Master Ryan Bemrose - Program Director Back Office Jae Dvorak Chapters: Dreb Scott Clip Custodian: Neal Jones Clip Collectors: Steve Jones & Dave Ackerman NEW: Gitmo Jams Sign Up for the newsletter No Agenda Peerage ShowNotes Archive of links and Assets (clips etc) 1853.noagendanotes.com Directory Archive of Shownotes (includes all audio and video assets used) archive.noagendanotes.com RSS Podcast Feed Full Summaries in PDF No Agenda Lite in opus format Last Modified 03/22/2026 16:48:18This page created with the FreedomController Last Modified 03/22/2026 16:48:18 by Freedom Controller

Count SUCKULA! Baroness in a slinky gown! Raising money for terrorism! Super fun episode, Dylan especially shines in this one

In this Climate Genn Episode I speak with the Former UK Green Party leader, baroness Natalie Bennett, who is currently sitting as a Green peer in the House of Lords. View more on https://genn.cc - become a member on patreon or Youtube for early episodes.Since the Greens scored a resounding win in the former Labour Stronghold of Gorton & Denton, many pundits and opposition party representatives have claimed that the Greens are embracing a form of Far-Leftwing populism, detracting from the Greens traditional focus on environmental issues. I asked Natalie if she would come on the podcast to clarify whether the Green's under Zac Polanski are a different party altogether, or whether the manifesto of decades past is still intact today.

No Agenda Episode 1850 - "Error Bars" "Error Bars" Executive Producers: Sir Sala Hauser Jason Calacanis Elisabeth Prefontaine The Highland Craigs Kim and Mike Hutchins Jacob Schultz Peter Fantino Sandra Walker Baronette SirPlus CORY BAZINET Adi Hrapovic Yale Reinstein Sir Wirt Lane Lamoreaux Craig Associate Executive Producers: Dame Beth Joe Cambron Dame Isobel Pearson Tyler Sink Colin Fannon Lavender Blossoms Zach Metzinger Elijah Hines Eli the coffee guy Tom Stecich Radu Marinescu Brian Martinson Linda Lu, Duchess of Jobs, writer of winning résumés SirDrSharkey 1850 Club Members: Become a member of the 1851 Club, support the show here Boost us with with Podcasting 2.0 Certified apps: Podverse - Podfriend - Breez - Sphinx - Podstation - Curiocaster - Fountain Title Changes Baronette SirPlus > Baron Illuminotty Dame Beth > Dame Beth, Viscountess of Baja Arizona Dame Isobel Pearson > Baroness of Gers Art By: Nick The Rat End of Show Mixes: Jeff and Andy EOS John C Has a Heart.mp3 MVP EOS BombsClassic.mp3 Jeff and Andy EOS John C Has a Heart.mp3 Mark van Dijk - Systems Master Ryan Bemrose - Program Director Back Office Jae Dvorak Chapters: Dreb Scott Clip Custodian: Neal Jones Clip Collectors: Steve Jones & Dave Ackerman NEW: Gitmo Jams Sign Up for the newsletter No Agenda Peerage ShowNotes Archive of links and Assets (clips etc) 1850.noagendanotes.com Directory Archive of Shownotes (includes all audio and video assets used) archive.noagendanotes.com RSS Podcast Feed Full Summaries in PDF No Agenda Lite in opus format Last Modified 03/12/2026 16:49:05This page created with the FreedomController Last Modified 03/12/2026 16:49:05 by Freedom Controller

This week I'm uncovering the real story of Micaela Leonarda Antonia de Almonester Rojas y de la Ronde, Baroness de Pontalba. And, yes, everyone in this story has a super long name! Micaela is best known for helping to transform New Orleans' Place d'Armes into the Jackson Square we know today. She designed and oversaw the construction of the iconic Pontalba Buildings that flank the sqaure in the heart of the New Orleans' historic French Quarter. As the wealthiest woman in New Orleans, this isn't too surprising. But Micaela's life wasn't all sunshine and roses. Join me to uncover her darkest moments and to squash some pretty far out myths. Support the show! Join the Patreon (patreon.com/historyfixpodcast)Buy some merchBuy Me a CoffeeVenmo @Shea-LaFountaineSources: Frenchquarter.com "Micaela Almonester Pontalba: The Baroness of Extremes"Wikipedia "Micaela Almonester, Baroness de Pontalba"The Historic New Orleans Collection "The Woman Behind New Orleans' Famous Pontalba Buildings"The Historic New Orleans Collection "How Did Louisiana Become Spanish?"Laura Plantation "What is Creole?Emerging Civil War "Micaela Almonester, Andrew Jackson, and Myths"Shoot me a message! Support the show

“He's looking at me…”   Released on August 22, 1989, CLIMBIN' THE WALLS, the major label debut album from Martinsburg, West Virginia thrash metal savants WRATHCHILD AMERICA, is undoubtedly one of the most uniquely profound thrash metal albums in all of heavy metal history to be crafted by one of the most extraordinarily talented (and criminally underrated) bands in the entire genre.    And to think, for many metalheads back in the day, their very first experience with this album was in a LIVE concert setting, opening for Testament. Just imagine how blessed one would be to see a band as unbelievable as WRATHCHILD AMERICA (for the very first time) opening for an established act like Testament and being completely blown away after just one show, having NEVER heard the album before getting to see them LIVE!    “He's making eye contact…”   With a stylistic palette that blends thrash, heavy metal, and 70's classic rock, there is absolutely NO ONE else in metal who sounds ANYTHING like them. And if you're jonesing to purchase a copy of CLIMBIN' THE WALLS, not to worry, because it was recently re-released (along with their second and final album, 3-D) as part of a two-CD package with a couple of bonus tracks.    “Is he still lookin' at you?”   Get ready for a trip back through time to the days of yore, when thrash was still riding high and the opening band for Testament absolutely blew the minds of everyone in attendance when you JOIN US for one of the greatest and most underrated metal albums of all time with WRATHCHILD AMERICA: CLIMBIN' THE WALLS.   (Also, just in case you might be wondering, there's an early (we're talking “6 years ago, during the Hodges Era” early: 02/20/2020) episode appropriately dubbed WRATHSAZ, which is a combo episode featuring both WRATHCHILD AMERICA and the darker, groovier, heavier incarnation that followed, Souls At Zero.)   Visit www.metalnerdery.com/podcast for more on this episode Help Support Metal Nerdery https://www.patreon.com/metalnerderypodcast Leave us a Voicemail to be played on a future episode: 980-666-8182 Metal Nerdery Tees and Hoodies – metalnerdery.com/merch and kindly leave us a review and/or rating on your favorite Podcast app Follow us on the Socials: Facebook - Instagram - TikTok Email: metalnerdery@gmail.com Can't be LOUD Enough Playlist on Spotify Metal Nerdery Munchies on YouTube @metalnerderypodcast Show Notes: (00:01): “See? That's how much Bill loves #KISS…let the record show…”/ Gene Simmons vs King Diamond makeup confusion lawsuit / “Dwarf butt shot…it's the gnome butt shot…”/ ***WARNING: #listenerdiscretionisadvised ***/ “Nothing that can't be fixed with a razor…that was the tipping point of that episode…”/ ***WELCOME BACK TO THE METAL NERDERY PODCAST!!!***/ “Just like the thunder, (weather) used to be real in the 80's…”/ “I was on my boat Friday, enjoying the beautiful weather…and today, I'm wearing a hoodie…”/ “Y'all are here for the metal…Metal Bitchery that'll be our side podcast where it's just me being angry…about everything…”/ #lifecoaching / “It could be the lack of poon…” (“Me and Wristina were still hanging out…”)    (05:12): Check out our new “pop punk” side project: Bad Shoulder / #SmogMountain / ***PATREON US at patreon.com/metalnerderypodcast *** / ***EMAIL US (your #shittah) at metalnerdery@gmail.com and WE'LL PLAY YOUR SHITTAH!!!*** /  “Here's the fuzz…” #Erosions HOME GROWN / #AwwwMannnn / “I was gonna use the R word…(retarded?)”/ “In the spirit of this…I thought they were Hong Bong…”/ “You've gotta watch the video…”/ #BongKong WEIRDMAGEDDON / “The bass player is trippin' balls!” / “They're from Portugal…I'll bet they probably fly one of two airlines…”   (14:54): ***SOCIAL MEDIA US at #metalnerderypodcast on #YouTube #Instagram #TikTok and #Facebook  / ***EMAIL US at metalnerdery@gmail.com  / ***GIVE US A CALL AND VOICEMAIL US AT 980-666-8182!!!*** / Johnny O… / “I like my coffee like I like my Sabbath…Black.” / “They weren't pieces of Shittah…they were portraits of Shittah (“It's very #OlanMills - ish…”) / “So natural and uncomfortable…”/ “Sorry, I blew in your ear…my sticker pecked out…”/ “Hold on, let's play some new Metal Church…”/ “I was listening to Metal Church by Metal Church on Metal Church yesterday…in fairness, THAT should have been the opener…for the album.”/ #MetalChurch BRAINWASH GAME / F.A.F.O. (Dead To Rights – April 10, 2026) / “Fuck anus, find orgasm…” / #ThrashFamilyTree / “I'm glad they're remembering the fun…”/ “It sounds like Metal Church…go check out the #InsideTheMetal of that…” / #KeepItThrashy   (23:55): #TheDocket METAL NERDERY PODCAST PRESENTS: WRATHCHILD AMERICA – CLIMBIN' THE WALLS / ***Check out our #WrathSAZ episode from way, WAY back!!!***/ “I think that one got way more exposure than 3-D…”/ #WrathchildAmerica / #MikeTysonASMR / “I didn't buy it until I saw them with #Testament…” (NOTE: Bill and Russ saw them LIVE before ever hearing the album) / “We're doing that next…”/ Released August 22, 1989 / “I didn't cup it…” / ***Re-released along with 3-D (2-CD set…with bonus tracks) recently on Cherry Red Records / “BTW, if you're a #Godsmack fan or an #UglyKidJoe fan…” “They had that one song, right?”   (29:55): CLIMBIN' THE WALLS / “It's kinda power metal-y a little bit…”/ “It's just throat box noises…Brad Divens always had articulate, clear, up-front vocals…”/ “(Groove metal) was the natural evolution from thrash…”/ “That's it! Your ‘cut time' is your groove metal…”/  “They formed in the late 70's…1978…”/ “We're doing the whole dive, bro…”   (35:32): HELL'S GATE / “Take your pants down…”/ “There was an Orion moment there…I heard influences…”/ “How can you not be influenced by what you like?”/  NO DEPOSIT, NO RETURN / “I think this is about sex…maybe.” / “When she went ‘hawk-tuah…” / “He's looking at me…he's making eye contact…” / “I hear influences…this album has a weird 70's feel to it…” / “When I'm listening to it, it puts me right back at the concert…”/ “I would have not known who they were without them opening for Testament…”/ ***Is anyone familiar with Baroness' “Purple” album?*** / “All that to say…with opening bands…”/ Reflecting on Wrathchild America opening for Testament and Pantera / #tittape (“Don't you tell anybody…”)   (44:49): HERNIA / “If you gave that a different mix, it would be a thrashier album…” “It (the mix) makes it sound like early Maiden…”/ “When they go to the woods for the weekend, they take vampire jerky…”/ LONDON AFTER MIDNIGHT / A moment of #TypeONegative ‘vamping' that totally matches with the music…/ “That reminds me of #Venom so much…”/ “That might be the most gayest thing I've ever heard in metal but it's still pretty awesome…”/ “You've gotta remember, this was '88…you didn't have virgin boys on black stallions though…”   (53:23): Side 2 Killer Opener / CANDY FROM A MADMAN / “Here we go…”/ “That fucker is looking at me! He's got a lazy eye…” / “That's the payoff…that's what I wanted to hear…”/  “Their live show is so much different than their studio stuff…”/ “In fairness…the 3-D album sounds much more like they sounded LIVE than this sounds…”/ “If you got to see them live, it's kinda like getting to see Pantera live (in the 90's)…”/ #Blessed / SILENT DARKNESS (SMOTHERED LIFE) / “The lyrics are very visual…”/ “Very untraditional thrash…thrash redux…”/ “They sound like if you could take thrash and sprinkle it in the 70's…”   (1:03:00): “That'd be a hell of a ballsy closer…”/ TIME / “No clocks, btw…”/ “Is he still lookin' at you?” / “You CAN'T fuck this up!” / “We didn't have the album… (and the shocker of hearing them cover Pink Floyd's ‘Time')”/ For the LIVE experience to blow people away enough to seek out the band's debut, that's saying something… / “Do you realize that Black Sabbath came out (Friday) February 13, 1970?”/ “But technically, that's also Black History Month adjacent…”/ “Who's Jason?” / “Is this ‘88 thunder?”/ DAY OF THE THUNDER /  “That does sound like early Maiden…a little bit…”/ “That's kinda power metal…”/  “I like it even more-more…now that Russell pointed out the Maiden thing…I can't unhear that…”/ “I've got the magic now!” / “Let's go for 3 in a row…”/ #booong / THANK YOU FOR JOINING US!!! / “Tell us in the comments what you're thinking…” / #MattLooksAtTheComments / “You know what I found out the other day?” / “Why wouldn't you think it would be on?” / “That butthole had some mileage bro…”/ #LOL / #untilthenext #outroreel

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Alex Forsyth presents political debate from St Alkmund's Church in Derby.

Story: Come Inside Author: Baroness_Blixen Rating: Teen and Up Site link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/15350055 Read by: kristinsauter Summary: Mulder and Scully fear that they'll never get to know their son, but they're in for a surprise. Used by the author's permission. The characters in these works are not the property of the Audio Fanfic Podcast or the author and are not being posted for profit.

Joining Iain on Cross Question are the business lobbyist Ros Morgan, MPs Callum Anderson from Labour and Tom Morrison from the Liberal Democrats, plus the non-affiliated peer Baroness Kate Hoey.

Story: Do You Remember The Last Time? Author: Baroness_Blixen Rating: Tenn and Up Site link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/78054001 Read by: kristinsauter Summary: Mulder remembers the first time, but not the last time that they kissed. Used by the author's permission. The characters in these works are not the property of the Audio Fanfic Podcast or the author and are not being posted for profit.

After a short catch up between the hosts and Caitlin's Olympic coverage in The Scroll, Jann Arden welcomes special guests Meredith McNeil and Jennifer Whalen of CBC's Small Achievable Goals.  They share their experiences with menopause and how they factored into the creation of their show. They compare stories that address the challenges of menopause and explore the cultural shifts surrounding women's voices and health discussions. They also discuss te impact of shame on their experiences, the current flourishing state of Canadian television, and the impact of Catherine O'Hara's legacy. Season two of Small Achievable Goals follows Julie Muldoon (Jennifer Whalen) and Kris Fine (Meredith MacNeill), two very different women navigating friendship and the hormonal hurricane of menopause while trying to keep their new podcast and their sanity intact. Life as the Podcast Folks have known it is upheaved under the ownership of Amanda King (Tamara Podemski) and the company culture of Queen of Kings. What started as a dream job for Kris and Julie quickly becomes a nightmare as they struggle to make an honest, raw and real show about menopause while attempting to navigate the change themselves. Jennifer Whalen is a writer, actor, improviser, and Showrunner. She is co-creator, writer and star of the comedy series Small Achievable Goals (CBC). She is also one fourth of Baroness von Sketch Show, as a co-creator, writer, star and showrunner of seasons four and five.  Jennifer was head writer for the award-winning satirical comedy This Hour Has 22 Minutes. She developed long-running shows Little Mosque On the Prairie (CBC/Mind's Eye) and Instant Star (CTV/Epitome). She has also worked on The Ron James Show (CBC), The Jon Dore Show (Comedy Network/IFC), and the critically acclaimed Gavin Crawford Show (Comedy Network/Shaftesbury). She originated the role of the Aviatrix in the Tony Award Winning Musical Drowsy Chaperone. She enjoys video games and is easily startled. Meredith MacNeill is a Canadian showrunner, producer, writer, and actress. She is most known for creating and starring in the critically acclaimed series Baroness Von Sketch Show, which was named one of The 10 Best Sketch-Comedy Shows to Stream by Vanity Fair. VOGUE Magazine said, "Baroness Von Sketch Show is the best thing to come out of Canada since Ryan Gosling." Throughout the seasons on CBC and IFC, the show received multiple Canadian Screen Awards, including Best Sketch Comedy Show & Ensemble Performance, an ACTRA Award and a Canadian Comedy Award. Meredith recently wrapped Season 2 of her hit comedy series Small Achievable Goals for the CBC, which she co-created, co-showruns, and co-stars with fellow Baroness alum Jennifer Whalen.  As an actress, Meredith also starred in the CBC series Pretty Hard Cases which earned her multiple Canadian Screen Award nominations. She voices the role of Harper Cutlass in the upcoming feature Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie. Previously she was both a writer and regular cast member in the hit satirical news program This Hour Has 22 Minutes for the CBC.  https://gem.cbc.ca/small-achievable-goals #ASKJANN - want some life advice from Jann? Send in a story with a DM or on our website. Leave us a voicenote! ⁠www.jannardenpod.com/voicemail/⁠⁠ Get access to bonus content and more on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/JannArdenPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.jannardenpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/jannardenpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/jannardenpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode Description: What would you do if you came face-to-face with a 23-foot, 600-pound python?

Story: Where Do Broken Hearts Go? Author: Baroness_Blixen Rating: Teen and Up Site link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/78641126 Read by: kristinsauter Summary: Mulder and Scully are living together again, but there's something they still need to do. Used by the author's permission. The characters in these works are not the property of the Audio Fanfic Podcast or the author and are not being posted for profit.

Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are former Northern Ireland First Minister Baroness Arlene Foster, Labour MP Tan Dhesi, security commentator and Reform UK councillor Dr Alan Mendoza, plus the political journalist and podcaster Anne McElvoy.

Bonjour! Bienvenue à Renaissance France! (That means welcome to renaissance France in French!) (Also, no one speaks French in this movie except for "monsieur" and "madame"). We are discussing Ever After, a beautiful movie that flips the script on the classic fairytale trope way before its time. Danielle (or Daniella?) is a woman who don't need no man, and is more than willing to save the pouty prince in his castle. We get Leonardo di Vinci and his boat shoes playing the role of the fairy godmother, while the Baroness de Ghent (Anjelica Huston) SLAAAAYS as the evil step-mother. (I have been coaching Erin on Drag Queen terms) (Yeah, right!) We talk about so much from Henry XIII's divorces, Michelangelo painting the Sistine Chapel, to the anti-Pope and the Byzantine Empire (it was still the Roman Empire). We don't know how else to say it; we love this movie and every message it brings with it. Women are smart and powerful, the men need to stop moping and get to work, and we really want that painting of Drew Barrymore because it is actually a work of art. 

It's been a trying week for the Prime Minister. Allegations surrounding Lord Peter Mandelson have angered many within the party, and raised fresh questions about Keir Starmer's authority. Should Labour be panicking?In this episode, The Standard's political editor Nic Cecil speaks with Baroness Ayesha Hazarika, former advisor to senior Labour politicians, who worked closely with Peter Mandelson over the past couple of decades. She reflects on what it was like to work with him, the current mood inside the Labour Party, and the risks Labour could face if it triggers a leadership contest in the near future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex Forsyth hosts political debate at Highlands Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex

This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief sits down with April Weller Cantrell, widely known throughout the whiskey world as The Bourbon Baroness. A trusted voice in American whiskey and one of Big Chief's closest confidants in the industry, April brings experience, perspective, and straight shooting honesty to a conversation that is honest and deep, rooted in respect for the craft and the people behind it. In the first half of the show, Big Chief pours the new Shiner Texas Bourbon from K. Spoetzl Distillery. This single barrel release at 112 proof showcases bold Texas character and opens the door to a thoughtful discussion on grain, climate driven maturation, and where Texas bourbon fits within the broader American whiskey conversation. The second half sees the glasses change. Big Chief sips on Sazerac Rye Full Proof, digging into high proof rye spice, structure, and intensity, even hinting that this pour may have the chops to compete as a Whiskey of the Year contender. Alongside him, the Baroness pours Shakertown Spirits whiskey, offering a heritage driven counterpoint that deepens the conversation around balance, tradition, and thoughtful production. As always, this episode goes beyond tasting notes. It is about truth, perspective, and supporting the people building American whiskey the right way. At its heart, this conversation is a reminder to slow down, be present, and appreciate the moment. A shared pour becomes a pause, a reflection, and a quiet connection to something greater than ourselves. Pour a glass, settle in, and take the ride with Big Chief and the Baroness. Cheers   

We are in a new era where human rights have been replaced by trade and big businesses and they have almost entirely depleted our ability to show humanity to people on the other side.Lucy Hockings speaks to Baroness Arminka Helic, Member of the House of Lords and campaigner for refugees and victims of war.A former Bosnian refugee, she saw first hand the legacy of conflict-related sexual violence and the importance of ending impunity for rape and assault committed as a weapon of war. She tells of her warm welcome to the UK in 1992 and wants us always to remember the human beings behind the refugee statistics.Baroness Helic talks about the progress in raising awareness of the crimes and her own work in launching the ‘Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative' in 2012. She says that it's really hard for victims to speak out because of the stigma around rape but when they do, their voices need to be heard and the crimes documented.She also speaks about the plight of asylum seekers and the use of starvation in conflict zones like Gaza and Sudan. A Conservative peer, she's keen to take the politics out of immigration and remember our humanity.The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC. You can listen on the BBC World Service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 0800 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out three times a week on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts.Presenter: Lucy Hockings Producers: Clare Williamson, Farhana Haider Editor: Justine LangGet in touch with us on email TheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media.

The Guilty Feminist 460. Making Our Voices Heard Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Jessica Fostkew with special guests Baroness Barker and Monica Ferro Recorded 16 November 2025 at The Museum of Comedy. Released 8 December. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah's new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have Amnesty International is the world's largest grassroots human rights organisation, working tirelessly to expose human rights abuses, hold power to account, and campaign for a fairer, safer world. We stand stronger together. Join the Amnesty International community and support their work exposing truth, debunking narratives, confronting perpetrators, defending truth-tellers and equipping communities with evidence to demand change: https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/campaign/amnesty-guilty-feminist-november-2025 More about Deborah Frances-White https://deborahfrances-white.com https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811 https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/the-guilty-feminist/9780349010120 More about Jessica Fostekew https://www.instagram.com/jessicafostekew More about Baroness Liz Barker https://members.parliament.uk/member/2501/contact https://www.instagram.com/p/DGQqvX3i7ZE More about Monica Ferro https://www.instagram.com/monicaferrounfpa To fight for change, we need you. Donate today and power us into 2026. https://ayzqzzms.donorsupport.co/page/buildhope For more information about this and other episodes… visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.com tweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempod like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeminist check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeminist or join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPT More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/ Come to a live show Museum of Comedy: Friday 13 Feb, Friday 20 Feb, Thursday 5 March. Tickets on sale soon. Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters. To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts. The Guilty Feminist is part of The AudioPlus Network. If you'd like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michelle throws herself into politics. The Scottish Independence referendum is on the horizon and Michelle becomes a key figure in David Cameron's ‘Better Together' campaign and is handed the key to the House of Lords. Just after 'Baroness More of Mayfair' moves in with her new boyfriend Doug, Covid hits the nation. When she hears that the NHS is facing a shortage of PPE, Michelle has an idea.Do you have a suggestion for a scandal you would like us to cover? Or perhaps you have a question you would like to ask our hosts? Email us at britishscandal@wondery.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.