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Join Duncan Garner and guests as they dive into contentious issues and significant updates in New Zealand. This episode kicks off with a discussion on the failed 2020 cannabis legalization referendum and the renewed call by Green Party's Chloe Swarbrick to revisit the issue. The panel then explores free trade's vital role in the global economy, highlighting recent successes under New Zealand's current administration. Additionally, don't miss the praise for Erica Stanford's impactful changes in the education sector, leading to remarkable improvements in student performance across various demographics. The episode wraps up with concerns over the Broadcasting Standards Authority's potential overreach and its implications for free speech. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSypyI8wbnZgJDYY0VCdwJQ/join Get in touch with Duncan - duncan@rova.nz and join us on the socials. Website: https://www.rova.nz/podcasts/duncan-garner-editor-in-chief-live Instagram: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Harriet responds to your messages about the Green Party after she went viral for her take on leader Zack Polanski.How does its surge in popularity link up with the result of the Caerphilly by-election? And is the party getting more support because it's not entirely focused on climate change? Plus, rumour has it that the Labour government is planning to raise income tax in next month's budget. It would mean breaking a manifesto promise. So how believable is it? Beth, Ruth and Harriet aren't convinced. They discuss how the government could get itself out of the black hole, and what would happen if it did break its promise on tax. Remember, you can also watch Beth Rigby, Harriet Harman and Ruth Davidson on YouTube.
No one likes being unpopular, so you could forgive both of the UK's main political parties for wanting to look away when another damning poll dropped this week. Support for both parties has never been so low at the same time, the Green party is seeing record support and Reform UK continues to top the popularity contest. Does recent polling really suggest the end of the two-party hegemony? King of the pollsters John Curtice helps Politics Weekly UK read the runes. And, in the run-up to the budget next month, Keir Starmer has given the strongest indication yet that tax rises may be on the way, while immigration dominates headlines and the escaped sex offender whose case sparked protests at the Bell hotel in Epping is sent back to Ethiopia – with £500 in his back pocket. Pippa Crerar is joined by the Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff to discuss the government's game of immigration whack-a-mole and the consequences Labour could face if it breaks its manifesto pledge not to raise key taxes.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
This week on UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck, Vancouver's city hall turns into a shell game, provincial politics melt down, and a 900-page court ruling shakes up land ownership in BC.Here's what's inside:
Chloe Swarbrick and the Green Party's latest attempt to drag New Zealand back into the cannabis debate. Five years after a clear referendum rejection,face the real issues plaguing Kiwi society—like vaping, truancy, and mental health. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSypyI8wbnZgJDYY0VCdwJQ/join Get in touch with Duncan - duncan@rova.nz and join us on the socials. Website: https://www.rova.nz/podcasts/duncan-garner-editor-in-chief-live Instagram: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Green Party membership has surpassed 150,000 – more than that of the Lib Dems and the Conservatives. Meanwhile, Labour is polling at their lowest in history. Plus: Agency workers hired to cover the Birmingham bin strikes may now go on strike themselves, and Elon Musk could leave Tesla over a $1 trillion pay dispute. With: […]
This day next week, world leaders will gather in the city of Belem on the banks of the Amazon to start the Cop30 climate negotiations.And though a scientific consensus on the realities of climate change has been established for quite some time, a political consensus seems as far off as ever, thanks in no small part to the government of Donald Trump…But, what can the rest of the world do to avoid catastrophe in the face of US opposition and obstruction?Eamon Ryan is the former Leader of the Green Party, and joins Seán to discuss.Image: Reuters
A new political figure is making headlines all across the UK and its not Nigel Farage. Zack Polanski is the new leader of the Green party and for a political party that rarely made a splash in the ocean are now making waves. We look at the rising popularity of the new leader of UK Green party with Tim Bale, Professor of Politics at Queen Mary, University of London.
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This week on the Wednesday Wire: For our weekly catchup with the Green Party, News and Editorial Director Joel spoke with MP Ricardo Menendez-March about Labour's new capital gains tax, slashing of funding for the Māori news organisation's The Hui and Te Karere, and the party's campaigning plans one year away from the next general election. And Joel spoke with Lisa Darragh, a Senior Curriculum and Pedagogy Researcher at the University of Auckland, about the government's new maths curriculum of years 0 - 10. And Producer Manny spoke with James Russell, Professor of Conservation Biology at the University of Auckland and Peter Morton, Coordinator of the Department of Conservation's predator control program about an impending explosion of predator populations. Whakarongo mai!
Recently, the Labour Party have unveiled their capital gains tax (CGT) policy. The policy only targets properties, with the exception of family homes, and farms. The tax policy, according to Labour, will supply all New Zealanders with three free doctor visits yearly. For our weekly catch up with the Green Party's Ricardo Menéndez March, News and Editorial Director Joel spoke to him about Labour's CGT policy, and what the Green's think of it. They also discussed the funding cuts for the Māori news organisation's Te Karere and The Hui, as well as how the Green Party will be campaigning 1 year out from the next general election. But first, they discussed Labour's CGT policy.
This day next week, world leaders will gather in the city of Belem on the banks of the Amazon to start the Cop30 climate negotiations.And though a scientific consensus on the realities of climate change has been established for quite some time, a political consensus seems as far off as ever, thanks in no small part to the government of Donald Trump…But, what can the rest of the world do to avoid catastrophe in the face of US opposition and obstruction?Eamon Ryan is the former Leader of the Green Party, and joins Seán to discuss.Image: Reuters
Liz Truss is never far from the shores of the United States, hobnobbing with the folk seeking to "Make America Great Again." What does she think Britain can learn from the second Trump era? Anne McElvoy travels to Washington to talk to the former Conservative Prime Minister Liz Truss, who's on a self-proclaimed “mission” to remake the U.K. in the image of MAGA-land. It's exactly three years since she left Downing Street after just 49 days in office following a mini-budget that sent the markets into freefall — and has haunted her party ever since. In a wide-ranging interview, Truss tells Anne that the Green Party might end up being the official opposition party after the next general election and argues that voters are sick of "technocratic managerial crap" in politics. She insists that she will foreseeably not be joining Reform UK, despite criticizing her own party's record in office. Truss also pours scorn on both Kemi Badenoch's leadership of her old party and the Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves, whom she blames for an impending economic crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sir Keir Starmer has backed safeguarding minister Jess Phillips, as a fifth abuse survivor calls on her to quit to restore trust in the grooming gangs inquiry. Beth, Ruth and Harriet explain why the national inquiry into the sexual exploitation of children by grooming gangs in England and Wales has become so poisonous and why the victims are so unhappy. Plus, as the government faces growing calls to formally strip Prince Andrew of his dukedom – what's the relationship between politics and royalty?And as membership for the Green Party surges, what's the appeal of the leader Zack Polanski? Remember, you can also watch Beth Rigby, Harriet Harman and Ruth Davidson on YouTube.
Andrew Marr says he thought Labour would fix everything, but: "I was wrong".--Andrew Marr is stepping down as political editor of the New Statesman. In this, his last regular podcast appearance (he'll be back, don't worry!) he reflects on the last three years in politics - and where we're heading next.He admits committing "the journalistic sin" of optimism when Keir Starmer was elected, and addresses criticism he's faced from media colleagues on both the left and right of the political divide. He explains why he believes the Labour party is failing the country.Speaking to Tom McTague, Marr also looks to the future and explores the likelihood of a Nigel Farage-led Reform government, the rise of Zack Polanski's Green Party and whether a coalition could be on the cards for the next election.READ: I thought Labour would fix everything. I was wrong.https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-politics/2025/10/i-thought-labour-would-fix-everything-i-was-wrongLISTEN AD-FREE:
Rachel Reeves is thinking about increasing taxes - perhaps even breaking Labour's manifesto commitment not to raise income tax.The political masterminds discuss what that would mean for the government's electoral fortunes, and whether they could end up like George HW Bush - who famously said 'Read my lips: no new taxes', only to do exactly that.We also look at the pressure on Labour from Zack Polanski's Green Party, whether the government 'grid' of daily announcements has had its day, and which prime minister played the most musical instruments?Send your questions, comments and views on marmite to howtowin@thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on Whitehall Sources, Calum Macdonald, Kirsty Buchanan, and Jo Tanner unpack the political crisis surrounding the Grooming Gangs Inquiry — after victims resigned and its chair Jim Gamble stepped down. With Jess Phillips under pressure and Baroness Louise Casey drafted in, can the government restore trust?Then: the rise of the Green Party. New leader Zack Polanski has lifted the Greens to record polling numbers. Pollster Luke Tryl from More in Common explains the data — and Green councillor Hannah Spencer joins to describe how the party is winning over disillusioned voters.
Subscribe to Bad Faith on Patreon to instantly unlock our full premium episode library: http://patreon.com/badfaithpodcast Marxist economist Richard Wolff returns to Bad Faith along with historian, professor, and Green Party candidate for governor of California Butch Ware to forensically break down Gavin Newsom's recent viral appearance on Higher Learning with Van Lathan & Rachel Lindsay. Wolff & Ware weigh in on Newsom's evasions in response to questions about the inherent contradictions of capitalism, California's failure to implement Medicare for All, & the "interesting" AIPAC moment; while the Higher Learning interview serves as a jumping off point for a broader and deeper conversation about the future of left politics, Zohran Mamdani, and the limits of the Democratic Party. (It's spooky season, and there's something magical happening with this guest pairing.) Subscribe to Bad Faith on YouTube for video of this episode. Find Bad Faith on Twitter (@badfaithpod) and Instagram (@badfaithpod). Produced by Armand Aviram. Theme by Nick Thorburn (@nickfromislands).
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Virginia Giuffre's posthumous memoir has been published in the UK, putting Prince Andrew and his links to the paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein back in the spotlight. Plus: The row over Maccabi Tel Aviv continues, former French President Nicolas Sarkozy goes to jail, and Zack Polanski takes on Robert Peston as the Green Party continues to […]
Discussing the Irish contingent at the Raising Hope conference and the future of faith and climate action -Bishop Martin Hayes of Kilmore; former Irish environment minister and Green Party leader Eamon Ryan; and campaigner Jane Mellett, church manager at Irish Catholic overseas development agency Trocaire. More information at climatepilgrim.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Voters in the city of Rochester will see nine candidates on the ballot for Rochester City Council in the general election. We spoke with seven of the candidates in advance of the Democratic primary. This hour, we hear from the Conservative Party candidate, Marcus C. Williams, and the Green Party candidate, Dave Sutliff-Atias. We talk with them about their platforms, experience, and priorities for Rochester. In studio*: Marcus C. Williams, candidate for Rochester City Council Dave Sutliff-Atias, candidate for Rochester City Council *Note: Candidates are listed in the order in which they appear on the Monroe County Certification of Candidates list.---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.
Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Maccabi Tel Aviv v Hapoel Tel Aviv called off by police after violent riots Kaye Adams taken off BBC radio show after conduct complaint Everything we know about the Louvre jewellery heist Virginia Giuffre thought she might die a sex slave at hands of Epstein and his circle, memoir reveals Green Party leader Zack Polanski defends wealth tax proposals Why case against John Bolton is not like the others against Trump critics Is Lombok the new Bali Some think so but not everyones impressed Figures from sport attend funeral for cricket legend Dickie Bird No Kings protests where does Democratic resistance go next New V level courses to be brought in for students after GCSEs
This week Howie is joined by Viktoriya Ball, a British-Ukrainian climate activist, for a discussion about recent developments in the Green Party of England and Wales.Resources shared during the stream:https://globalwitness.org/en/campaigns/fossil-fuels/ukrainian-activists-travel-to-cop27-to-take-on-the-fossil-fuel-lobby/Shauna Corr, "Ukrainian climate activists storm Russian COP27 event calling delegation 'war criminals',” Irish Mirror, November 16, 2022, https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/ukrainian-climate-activists-storm-russian-28502965Viktoriya Ball, "Ecocidal corporations lining up to profit from Ukraine's reconstruction spells deeper environmental disaster,” Ukraine Solidarity Campaign (UK), July 26, 2023, https://ukrainesolidaritycampaign.org/2023/07/26/ecocidal-corporations-lining-up-to-profit-from-ukraines-reconstruction-spells-deeper-environmental-disaster/"Ukraine Solidarity motion, bulletin, video and resources for Green Party autumn conference 2025,” Ukraine Solidarity Campaign, October 2, 2025, https://ukrainesolidaritycampaign.org/2025/10/02/greenpartyconference/"Stand with Ukraine – motion to Green Party autumn conference 2025,” https://ukrainesolidaritycampaign.org/2025/09/18/stand-with-ukraine-motion-to-green-party-autumn-conference-2025/Seb Matthews, "Why Defunding Military Aid to Ukraine Would Be a Mistake: A Green Defence of Self-Determination,” Bright Green, October 2, 2025, https://bright-green.org/2025/10/02/why-defunding-military-aid-to-ukraine-would-be-a-mistake-a-green-defence-of-self-determination/Streamed on 10/18/25Watch the video at: https://youtube.com/live/rOApvf-TrhsGreen Socialist Notes is a weekly livestream/podcast hosted by 2020 Green Party/Socialist Party presidential nominee, Howie Hawkins. Started as a weekly campaign livestream in the spring of 2020, the streams have continued post elections and are now under the umbrella of the Green Socialist Organizing Project, which grew out of the 2020 presidential campaign. Green Socialist Notes seeks to provide both an independent Green Socialist perspective, as well as link listeners up with opportunities to get involved in building a real people-powered movement in their communities.Green Socialist Notes PodcastEvery Saturday at 3:00 PM EDT on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch.Every Monday at 7:00 AM EDT on most major podcast outlets.Music by Gumbo le FunqueIntro: She Taught UsOutro: #PowerLoveFreedom
Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Is Lombok the new Bali Some think so but not everyones impressed New V level courses to be brought in for students after GCSEs Kaye Adams taken off BBC radio show after conduct complaint Maccabi Tel Aviv v Hapoel Tel Aviv called off by police after violent riots Virginia Giuffre thought she might die a sex slave at hands of Epstein and his circle, memoir reveals Figures from sport attend funeral for cricket legend Dickie Bird No Kings protests where does Democratic resistance go next Everything we know about the Louvre jewellery heist Why case against John Bolton is not like the others against Trump critics Green Party leader Zack Polanski defends wealth tax proposals
Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Is Lombok the new Bali Some think so but not everyones impressed Maccabi Tel Aviv v Hapoel Tel Aviv called off by police after violent riots Kaye Adams taken off BBC radio show after conduct complaint Green Party leader Zack Polanski defends wealth tax proposals Figures from sport attend funeral for cricket legend Dickie Bird Virginia Giuffre thought she might die a sex slave at hands of Epstein and his circle, memoir reveals Why case against John Bolton is not like the others against Trump critics New V level courses to be brought in for students after GCSEs No Kings protests where does Democratic resistance go next Everything we know about the Louvre jewellery heist
The government has told councils to review speed limits in built-up areas with a view to lowering many to 30km/h within 18 months. Transport minister Darragh O’Brien has directed local authorities to review existing speed limits on roads in built-up and urban areas. Councils are to implement the lower speed limits, including the 30km/h speed limits, where they deem them appropriate, such as in cities and towns. Anne-Marie Fuller of the Green Party in Kerry spoke to Treasa as she believes this move would make travelling safer for cyclists.
Morse code transcription: vvv vvv No Kings protests where does Democratic resistance go next Is Lombok the new Bali Some think so but not everyones impressed Everything we know about the Louvre jewellery heist Kaye Adams taken off BBC radio show after conduct complaint New V level courses to be brought in for students after GCSEs Green Party leader Zack Polanski defends wealth tax proposals Why case against John Bolton is not like the others against Trump critics Maccabi Tel Aviv v Hapoel Tel Aviv called off by police after violent riots Virginia Giuffre thought she might die a sex slave at hands of Epstein and his circle, memoir reveals Figures from sport attend funeral for cricket legend Dickie Bird
"Embrace Your Smart Chains" Hosts: Darren Weeks, Vicky Davis Website for the show: https://governamerica.com Vicky's website: https://thetechnocratictyranny.com COMPLETE SHOW NOTES AND CREDITS AT: https://governamerica.com/radio/radio-archives/22639-govern-america-october-18-2025-embrace-your-smart-chains Listen LIVE every Saturday at 11AM Eastern or 8AM Pacific at http://governamerica.net or on your favorite app. Trump openly admits the CIA is operating inside Venezuela to foment regime change. Pentagon's plan to control the press largely fails as most media organizations refuse to sign agreement. Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza have been killed or wounded as former Israeli army chief admits genocide. Netanyahu bragged about imperialist ambitions and slaughter at the United Nations. U.S. farmers facing worst economic devastation in at least 50 years. Farm land eaten up by solar panels. UK NHS encourages "kissing cousins" and Green Party demands abolition of private landlords. Electric vehicles often fail to charge. Most mumps cases are among the vaccinated, according to the CDC. In the first hour, sociologist and activist Ali Safavi joins us to talk about political dissidents in Iran being sentenced to death. In the second hour, David Mantik discusses the parallels between the JFK and Charlie Kirk assassinations. In the final hour, historian Wayne White talks about the government shutdown and the implementation of communist goals in America.
Marian Harkin, Minister of State at the Dept. of Further and Higher Education and Ind. TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Roderic O'Gorman, Leader of the Green Party and TD for Dublin West and Sinéad Gibney, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Rathdown.
Marian Harkin, Minister of State at the Dept. of Further and Higher Education and Ind. TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Roderic O'Gorman, Leader of the Green Party and TD for Dublin West and Sinéad Gibney, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Rathdown.
The latest on the Presidential Election with Donagh Humphreys, Head of Social for Ogilvy Ireland; Marian Harkin, Minister of State at the Dept. of Further and Higher Education and Ind. TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Roderic O'Gorman, Leader of the Green Party and TD for Dublin West and Sinéad Gibney, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Rathdown.
Dearest faithful EIC listeners, happy Friday, it's time for a round table discussion to dissect the biggest stories from the week.The UK's first ever celebrity Traitors is here, following beloved series across in the US. This cohort include huge figures like Stephen Fry, Claire Balding, Jonathan Ross, Charlotte Church, Alan Carr and Nick Mohammed to name a few. The show, which was recorded earlier this year at Ardross Castle in Scotland, features 19 celebrity contestants competing for a prize of £100,000 for a charity of their choosing. We talk about whether or the beloved show is executing this new famous format.Next up, sugar daddy finances. We recently read a piece for Bustle by Camille Soheet Pesha called Even The Sugar Daddies Are Feeling The Squeeze: As costs of living climb, high earners who once had money to burn on their sex lives are cutting back.” And in the piece she explores a troubling trend where the men who were once willing and able to splash the cash on sugar babies are now struggling to keep up. Sugar dating, for anyone not aware, is a type of transactional relationship where sugar daddies, typically older and wealthier, would offer gifts and money and a better quality of life to often younger, very beautiful women who offer companionship and intimacy. We discuss our thoughts on the piece.Lastly, last year we had Brat girl summer, but the season of green might not be over yet, are we potentially having Zack Polanski autumn? The Green party has reached over 110,000 members at the time of recording, for the first time. In England and Wales the party has had over a 55% rise in membership since Polanski took over last month. Polanski has had an unconventional path to politics, previously working as an actor, hypnotherapist and mental health counsellor. And yet is proving to be one of the most effective communicators we've seen in a very long time. One of Polanksi's slogans is ‘Let's make hope normal again', is this stratospheric new interest in the Green Party making us feel hopeful?We hope you enjoy listening, please do leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and a rating on Spotify or wherever you get podcasts, love, O,R,B xxRuchira's been loving: RoofmanBeth's been loving: Better ManOenone's been loving: Game Of ThronesThe Celebrity TraitorsEven The Sugar Daddies Are Feeling The SqueezeGreen Party over 100k membersThanks so much to Cue for editing this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dr Hosking would diagnose a kind of "funk" as a result of observations this week. There's been two very clear examples these past few days of good news, of uplifting events and of indisputable progress. Yet for too many it was not a reason to acknowledge, or accept, or congratulate, but rather moan a bit more or find a reason as to why it can't be so. The most obvious was the ceasefire and hostage-come-prisoner swap. As I said, peace in the Middle East is only ever temporary, but the bit we witnessed Tuesday is an indisputable win and, for now, there was much and is much to be celebrated. Yet the main character, the U.S president, for some was not to be thanked or recognised. The Green Party here went as far to suggest we actively don't acknowledge him. They argued the tireless ground operators i.e them and the people who wore the scarves and held the press conferences, were somehow more responsible. So there's a mix there of complete delusion and lack of grace. There were no shortage of obsessives who contacted me raging about the Palestinian treatment and supposedly pro-Israeli coverage. Even a ceasefire, for some, is a reason to pick holes above celebration and/or relief. Then we could to education. There's been very clear, specific and indisputable progress in phonics, as well as English and maths in our primary schools. We changed it up and it works. But, no. There's been a lot of push back on that too. "It's only a small sample so how do we know for sure", they say. A number of interviews on this station with unions, principals and teachers being about as reluctant as you can get, possibly acknowledge we might be onto something. But let's see, let me dial up the scepticism just a bit. Heaven forbid you catch me being enthusiastic. The hospitality sector had record income. "Oh but Mike that's not profit. What about the bills?" Yes, yes, yes, I get it. But I will tell you this for nothing - when the good news arrives, if you can't see it, or worse, don't want to see it, you are destined for a life and existence of misery, woe and myopia. Has the nations funk set in? Has dour replaced rugby as the national past time? Good grace is not that hard. Sometimes the news is good. Sometimes the outlook is better. Sometimes the future is bright. Give it a go. It won't kill you. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Zack Polanski is riding high right now. The polls have buoyed since he became leader of the greens. And membership has significantly increased too. Today he suggested to Lewis that Labour MPs might defect to his party. Is that going to happen? And what does it tell us about the way left wing populism is mimicking the style of right wing populists in 2025? Later, France's new prime minister looks ravishingly similar to France's new prime minister. Because it's the same man. Will he stay in the job longer than a month? And what is the structural problem France is battling right now which make its politics so febrile?The News Agents is brought to you by HSBC UK - https://www.hsbc.co.uk/EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal -> https://nordvpn.com/thenewsagents Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee
There's real concern from a former Green MP over how openly people talk about committing violence. A new Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll shows one in four Te Pāti Māori voters and one in five ACT voters agree Kiwis may have to resort to violence to get the country back on track. The younger generation are more likely to agree, and they're less likely to have friends with differing political views. Catherine Delahunty says understanding the causes is important. "I think it's a sign of deepening inequality right now, that some people are really, really frustrated and feel really excluded from our society." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Palestinian and Israeli captives have been released. Plus: Israel refuses to release Marwan Barghouti, and the Green Party reaches 100,000 members. With Michael Walker, NoJusticeMTG, Andreas Krieg and Milena Ansari.
Marina and Jemma were delighted to welcome the new leader of the Green Party onto the pod.Will he consider a rebrand? Would he form a strategic alliance if it helped prevent a Reform government and how much ‘banquet balderdash' would he tolerate from Trump if he was PM? Find out this and so much more in this latest instalment of The Trawl Meets. Enjoy!Thank you for sharing and do tweet us @MarinaPurkiss @jemmaforte @TheTrawlPodcast Patreonhttps://patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcast Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@TheTrawl Twitterhttps://twitter.com/TheTrawlPodcastIf you've even mildly enjoyed The Trawl, you'll love the unfiltered, no-holds-barred extras from Jemma & Marina over on Patreon, including:• Exclusive episodes of The Trawl Goss – where Jemma and Marina spill backstage gossip, dive into their personal lives, and often forget the mic is on• Early access to The Trawl Meets…• Glorious ad-free episodesPlus, there's a bell-free community of over 3,300 legends sparking brilliant chat.And it's your way to support the pod which the ladies pour their hearts, souls (and occasional anxiety) into. All for your listening pleasure and reassurance that through this geopolitical s**tstorm… you're not alone.Come join the fun:https://www.patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcast?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The gang chat about some genuinely good news for renewable energy, the Green Party's soaring membership numbers, and what's happening at the Plaid Cymru and SNP conferences. Plus, a look ahead to what to expect as Parliament returns next week. Who we are Simple Politics does things differently. We exist to help you have better conversations about the issues and the changes that matter. We do so by being clear, accurate and impartial. Also, light-hearted, engaging and occasionally (but not as often as we think) amusing. It's not just about understanding the facts and the topics themselves but also looking at why different people hold the opinions they do. Those with whom you disagree aren't monsters. Understanding and respect are at the core of everything we do. Our core offering will always be free. Unfortunately, giving things away for free isn't a great business model. We've never been business people. But. We do need to make this work. We do so through our amazing supporters, who keep us going by buying stuff in our shop and making monthly donations. This podcast has been Produced by Stripped Media If you want to know more about this podcast and others produced by Stripped Media, please visit www.Stripped.media or email Producers@Stripped.Media to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain spoke with the prominent Muslim political podcaster, analyst and commentator, Muhammad Jalal of Thinking Muslim. Topics of discussion include: 2024 general elections, the Muslim vote, and pro-Gaza independent MPs. Muslims maturing beyond representational and tribal politics. How big of a threat is Reform to Muslims in Britain? Zarah Sultana, Jeremy Corbyn, and the Your Party drama. Green Party under the leadership of the charismatic Zack Polanski. Is organising and mobilising for elections a waste of time for Muslims? Engaging MAGA conservatives on Israel, foreign policy, and shared values. Allah's (swt) victory, the Ummah's efforts, and the downfall of Israel. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON: Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Twitter: https://x.com/5Pillarsuk Telegram: https://t.me/s/news5Pillars TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5pillarsnews
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey are at the Conservative party conference in Manchester, where Kemi Badenoch is trying to convince disgruntled Tory MPs to hold their nerve. But how much longer will the party give her to turn things around? Plus, they discuss the government's plans to give police more powers to stop protests Send your thoughts and questions to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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Britain's Jewish community is still reeling from the vicious terrorist attack on a Manchester Synagogue while worshippers celebrated Yom Kippur. Plus: We speak to Green Party leader Zack Polanski, and the last boat from the Global Sumud Flotilla has been illegally intercepted by Israel. With Michael Walker and Curtis Daly.
Today, an attack on a synagogue in Manchester has been declared a terrorist incident by counter-terror police. Members of Manchester's Jewish Community were worshipping at the Heaton Park synagogue on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, when the attacker rammed a car and carried out a knife attack. Adam is joined by BBC News Correspondent Danny Savage, who has been on the scene in Manchester today.Plus, Adam speaks to Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party of England and Wales, ahead of their party conference in Bournemouth this weekend. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can take part in the Newscast census here - https://bbc.in/newscastcensusYou can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenter was Adam Fleming. It was made by Miranda Slade with Shiler Mahmoudi and Lucy Gape. The social producer was Gabriel Purcell-Davis. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.
Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the new Green Party deputy leader Rachel Millward, Labour councillor Sebastian Salek, family lawyer and former Conservative MP Jessica Harrington and the PoliticsHome reporter Tom Scotson.
Oh dear lefties… We just can't stop tearing each other apart, huh? One short month into the evolution of the new political party experiment undertaken by independent MPs Zarah Sultana and Jeremy Corbyn - and the whole thing has descended into acrimony. After a weekend of legal threats, “your” party is suddenly seeming to be a house of cards built amidst a hurricane. Meanwhile, Nigel Farage has seized the moment to vomit out a new wave of inflammatory anti-migrant rhetoric. The need for a unified left movement has never been more urgent - and new Green Party leader Zack Polanski is ready to meet the moment. Zack joins Nish and Coco in our (fully powered) studio - to talk about his vision for the future of the left, his plans to fight inequality and why he's not actually thrilled to see Zarah and Jez at each others throats. He also brings up his ever-so-slightly hypnotherapy boobjob and in revenge, helps us pip the Sun to the post on a saaaaaucy exclusive. Later - Nish weighs in on the Jimmy Kimmel saga… It couldn't happen here, right? Oh, wait… CHECK OUT THIS DEAL FROM OUR SPONSOR https://www.shopify.co.uk/podsavetheuk GUESTS Zack Polanksi - Green Party Leader Pod Save the UK is a Reduced Listening production for Crooked Media. Contact us via email: PSUK@reducedlistening.co.uk BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/podsavetheuk.crooked.com Insta: https://instagram.com/podsavetheuk Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsavetheuk TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podsavetheukFacebook: https://facebook.com/podsavetheukYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@PodSavetheUK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices