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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen's trip to El Salvador seeking the release of Abrego Garcia, and efforts by other Democrats including Senator Corey Booker (D-NJ) to visit the country. Also, Joe Biden gives a speech in Chicago attacking Donald Trump on social security. They also talk about U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi's announcement that The Justice Department filed suit against the state of Maine for violating Title IX. Also, New York Attorney General Letitia James, who said during her efforts to convict Donald Trump of real estate fraud that, “No person is above the law,” now faces a federal criminal referral for alleged mortgage fraud. Next, Tom Bevan talks to RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann about Trump's plans to change the Endangered Species Act as part of a larger effort to spur economic growth through deregulation. And finally, Andrew Walworth talks to James Freeman of The Wall Street Journal about the latest efforts to moderate Democrats' positions on regulation and the economy.
One manifesto pledge of the incoming Labour government was to provide over 3000 new nurseries in empty school classrooms in England. The first 300 of these will open by September and offer an average of 20 places each. Nuala McGovern speaks to Bridget Phillipson, Secretary of State for Education, about this announcement and also about the current state of provision and funding for children with special education needs.Darkly funny, unsettling, and razor-sharp, I Hope You're Happy by Marni Appleton is a haunting collection of short stories exploring modern womanhood through the lens of horror and satire. From viral photos to eerie performances in dead-end jobs, these stories capture the weirdness of millennial life... where power struggles, fleeting connections, and social media anxieties collide with the surreal. Marni joined Nuala to discuss the themes and her inspiration.A new exhibition called Curious Cures at Cambridge University Library explores medicine in the medieval era. Dozens of unique medical manuscripts, recipes, cures and guides to healthy living from the 14th and 15th centuries are on display. To discuss women's role in medieval medicine, Nuala was joined by the exhibition's curator and medieval manuscripts specialist, Dr James Freeman.The Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood believes “prison isn't working” for women and wants to reduce the number of female prisoners. Nuala speaks to Scarlett Roberts, a former prisoner and is now a Churchill Fellow and to former prisoner Jules Rowan, who co-hosts the Life After Prison podcast. They are joined by former prisoner officer and former Head of Security and Operations at HMP Wormwood Scrubs Vanessa Frake-Harris, and by prison Intelligence Analyst, author of Five by Five, Claire Wilson and Lucy Russell, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at the charity Women in Prison. The Neonatal Care Act starts tomorrow. It allows employed parents to take up to 12 weeks of additional leave on top of their maternity or paternity leave if their newborn baby stays in hospital for more than seven days. We hear from Catriona Ogilvy, founder of premature baby charity The Smallest Things, who has been fighting for this law change for 10 years.Echo vom Eierstock is Switzerland's first feminist yodelling choir. Elena Kaiser is their founder and joined Nuala to discuss where her love of yodelling came from, and why she is challenging the make-up of traditional yodelling choirs and songs.Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Annette Wells Editor: Emma Pearce
Better late that never!Due to a calamity of hick-ups and snags we are only getting around to bringing you this episode taht was recorded at the beginning of April
Irish actor Caitríona Balfe was nominated for a Bafta for her performance in Kenneth Branagh's film Belfast and is also known to many as Claire in time travel drama series Outlander. Caitríona joins Nuala McGovern in the studio to discuss her latest role in new film The Amateur, playing a Russian spy alongside Rami Malek. There has been a "significant increase" in the number of female swimmers having indecent images taken of them in changing rooms whilst competing in the elite level of the sport, according to a leaked report. The Times newspaper has seen a report by the sport's governing body Swim England which states that pictures have been taken using camera phones over or under cubicles. Nuala is joined by BBC Sport correspondent Laura Scott and Mhairi Maclennan, CEO of Kyniska Advocacy, which supports women and victims of abuse in sport. The latest figures on child maintenance show there is currently £690m unpaid, leaving thousands of children without the financial support they are entitled to. Critics argue that the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) is failing to use its legal powers, while the Government says enforcement measures are improving. As an inquiry by the cross-party House of Lords Public Services committee calls for evidence, we look at how unpaid child maintenance can be used as a form of economic abuse. Nuala hears from Sam Smethers, Chair of the charity Surviving Economic Abuse, and a survivor whose ex-partner used the system to control her.A new exhibition called Curious Cures at Cambridge University Library explores medicine in the medieval era. Dozens of unique medical manuscripts, recipes, cures and guides to healthy living from the 14th and 15th centuries are on display. To discuss women's role in medieval medicine, Nuala is joined by the exhibition's curator and medieval manuscripts specialist, Dr James Freeman.Grammy award-winning singer Chappell Roan has been causing a stir with some comments she made about motherhood on the podcast Call Her Daddy. The 27-year-old singer said her friends her age who have kids "are in hell", adding "I actually don't know anyone who's happy and has children at this age." So is motherhood worth it - or is Chappell Roan right? Anna Whitehouse, also known as Mother Pukka, is a campaigner and mum of five. She joins us to discuss. Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Sarah Jane Griffiths
Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and Phil Wegmann discuss Trump and Elon's Oval Office Press Conference on Tuesday evening, and the news that President Trump had a long phone call with Vladmir Putin about starting negotiations to end the Ukraine War. They also talk about today's inflation report and the birthday of America's greatest president. Next, Carl Cannon chats with George Condon, White House Reporter for the National Journal, about President Trump getting even with his enemies. And finally, Andrew Walworth talks to James Freeman of the Wall Street Journal about Elizabeth Warren and the closing of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
paypal.me/LibroTobias Brian James Freeman es un autor estadounidense cuya ficción se ha publicado en revistas y antologías, incluidas Borderlands 5, Corpse Blossoms y los cuatro volúmenes de la serie Shivers. Su primera novela, Black Fire, fue escrita bajo el seudónimo de James Kidman. Canciones: • “Motherland” de Sugarland • “Bye Mom” de Chris Janson Narración, edición y montaje: Asier Menéndez Marín Diseño logo Podcast: albacanodesigns (Alba Cano) Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals
Welcome to Hearts of Oak, where truth comes first. Today, we sit down with James Freeman from The Freeman Report to tackle the UK's grooming gang crisis, the political fallout, and the need for accountability. We'll also discuss how figures like Elon Musk are influencing political discourse and what this means for governance. Plus, we'll look at the state of journalism, child protection failures, and international political shifts. Get ready for a deep dive into systemic issues demanding our attention. Let's begin Connect with James
Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss today's press conference by President-Elect Donald Trump where he talked about the Panama Canal, January 6th pardons, Middle East hostages and other issues. They also take a look at the status of current legal actions against Trump. Next, they discuss who Governor Ron DeSantis is considering to replace Marco Rubio as Florida's next senator and, on its first day in session, the new U.S. Congress passes the Laken Riley Act aimed at cracking down on illegal immigrants who commit crimes. Plus, they chat about legacy of President Jimmy Carter who is lying in state at the Capitol. Then finally, Andrew welcomes James Freeman, assistant editor of The Wall Street Journal's editorial page and author of the weekday “Best of the Web” column, to discuss Greenland's future.
FREEDOM - HEALTH - HAPPINESS (WARNING - This podcast is highly addictive and seriously good for your health.) SUPPORT DOC MALIK To make sure you don't miss any episodes, have access to bonus content, back catalogue, and monthly Live Streams, please subscribe to either: The paid Spotify subscription here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/docmalik/subscribe The paid Substack subscription here: https://docmalik.substack.com/subscribe ABOUT THIS CONVERSATION: James Freeman transitioned from working at the Office for National Statistics to serving as an MEP for the Brexit Party, later hosting a popular political show on TNT Radio until its closure. James and I discuss everything from studio setups to big shifts in health and politics. He shares his path from the ONS to Brexit Party MEP, tackling Brexit's cultural divides, EU lobbying, and democracy myths. We also cover his weight loss journey, health advice, and why lifestyle changes matter most. I hope you enjoy it. For further details and Wendy's links, visit my website, www.docmalik.com or my substack, www.docmalik.substack.com Ahmad x Links Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@TheFreemanReport X https://x.com/james_freeman__ IMPORTANT INFORMATION AFFILIATE CODES Waterpure I distil all my water for drinking, washing fruit and vegetables, and cooking. If you knew what was in tap water, so would you! https://waterpure.co.uk/docmalik BUY HERE TODAY Hunter & Gather Foods Seed oils are inflammatory, toxic and nasty; eliminate them from your diet immediately. Check out the products from this great company https://hunterandgatherfoods.com/?ref=DOCHG BUY HERE TODAY Use DOCHG to get 10% OFF your purchase with Hunter & Gather Foods. IMPORTANT NOTICE If you value my podcasts, please support the show so that I can continue to speak up by choosing one or both of the following options - Buy me a coffee If you want to make a one-off donation. Join my Substack To access additional content, you can upgrade to paid from just £5.50 a month Doc Malik Merch Store Check out my amazing freedom merch To sponsor the Doc Malik Podcast contact us at hello@docmalik.com Check out my website, visit www.docmalik.com
Guest: Jack Conte, CEO & co-founder of PatreonFor many YouTube video creators, getting millions of views on your videos may seem like the goal. But when Jack Conte and his wife Nataly Dawn became YouTube stars through their band Pomplamoose, they didn't automatically find gold at the end of the rainbow.“You check your ad revenue and you make 48 bucks in ad revenue and you're like, ‘Oh my God, I'm worthless,'” Jack recalls. “And you check that dashboard every day ... and eventually you start to believe that you're worth $48 a month. That's a bad f**king feeling.”That's why in 2013, he co-founded the artist-funding platform Patreon, and discovered that there were a lot more creators like him out there. As of 2022, those creators have earned more than $3.5 billion from Patreon.Chapters:(01:06) - Barriers to entry (03:04) - The creator economy (08:36) - Patreon's mission (11:22) - Its name (13:12) - Talking to artists (17:26) - Detail obsession (24:07) - “Nobody has an answer” (27:17) - Playing empty rooms (31:09) - Success feels like failure (33:37) - “I'll be happy when...” (39:26) - Type one vs type two joy (45:32) - Self-confidence (48:30) - Obsession, humility, and kindness (53:51) - Figuring out your sound (56:18) - “I'm f**king terrified” (01:00:33) - Pedals (01:04:04) - Starting Patreon (01:07:04) - Who Patreon is hiring Mentioned in this episode: Jason Kilar, Spotify, YouTube, Pomplamoose, Google Docs, GoDaddy, LaCroix, James Freeman and Blue Bottle Coffee, Woody Allen, Medium, YCombinator, Apple and the App Store, MySpace, Matthew “The Oatmeal” Inman, AdSense, Home Depot, Skrillex and Fred Again, Matt Bunting, and Sam Yam.Links:Connect with JackLinkedInRead "I'm f**king terrified"Watch the "Pedals" music videoConnect with JoubinTwitterLinkedInEmail: grit@kleinerperkins.com Learn more about Kleiner PerkinsThis episode was edited by Eric Johnson from LightningPod.fm
Andrew, Tom, Carl, White House correspondent Phil Wegmann, and Un-herd Washington correspondent Emily Jashinsky discuss RFK Jr.'s decision to drop out of the race. They also talk about the latest polls and Donald Trump's appearance yesterday in a town that the DNC calls the home of the KKK in Michigan. Next, Adeline Von Drehle and James Freeman of the Wall Street Journal discuss the Obama's appearance last night at the Democratic National Convention. And finally, the panel discusses the economics of the Democratic platform and the heightened role of “influencers” at the DNC.
Guest: James Freeman, Founder and Former CEO of Blue Bottle CoffeeIn the six or so years since he sold his last shares of Blue Bottle Coffee to Nestlé, James Freeman has had a lot of time to ruminate — about how he succeeded in creating a unique café experience, and also the ways he failed his workers as a manager. But he's already thinking about how he'll be better in round 2. “I've changed so much — physically, mentally, emotionally — I feel like I could be a better collaborator,” James says.In this episode, James and Joubin discuss All About Coffee by William Ukers, Oliver Strand, performance anxiety, MongoMusic, farmers' markets, “first touch” design, Parisian cafés, self-deception, Facebook ads, “great exits,” The Picture of Dorian Gray, “frictionless” coffee, Zeno's Paradox, Yoda, iced oat lattes, espresso machines, The Devil Wears Prada, Steve Jobs, Angela Duckworth, and sandpaper.Chapters:(02:25) - Coffee is culture (07:10) - James' music career (11:20) - Moving into business (15:17) - Starting Blue Bottle (17:55) - “Fun until it wasn't” (21:09) - Food vs. tech in San Francisco (23:15) - The coffee shop experience (29:18) - Dissatisfaction and bad management (33:42) - Exhaustion (36:22) - Exit (37:39) - Anxiety and falling apart (40:31) - Paying the bills vs. the high life (44:08) - Visiting Blue Bottle today (46:53) - The decision to sell (51:35) - Could he have stayed? (54:01) - The next coffee shop(s) (57:35) - Returning to the ring (01:01:39) - What if it works out? (01:03:30) - What “grit” means to James Links:Connect with JamesLinkedInConnect with JoubinTwitterLinkedInEmail: grit@kleinerperkins.com Learn more about Kleiner PerkinsThis episode was edited by Eric Johnson from LightningPod.fm
Andrew, Tom, and Carl look ahead to next week's Democratic National Convention in Chicago and discuss brand new swing state polls from The Cook Political Report. They also discuss the release of new documents from the US State Department revealing that Hunter Biden sought help from diplomats while his father was serving as vice president and the political implications of this summer's Covid resurgence. Then, Carl talks to futurist and technology expert George Gilder about Israel and the future of the Middle East. And lastly, Andrew talks to James Freeman of The Wall Street Journal about Kamala Harris' efforts to distance herself from the Biden economic record and the European Union's warning to Elon Musk issued in advance of his conversation on X with Donald Trump.
GUEST OVERVIEW - Professor Bruce Hood is a specialist in the Science of Happiness; Cognitive development from a neuroscience perspective. Inhibitory control of thoughts and actions. Spatial representation and action. Naïve theories. The origin of adult magical reasoning from children's natural intuitions.
GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Dr Malik was hounded out of his profession. 2 decades in NHS, at the top of his game as an orthopaedic surgeon and two social media posts and his stance against Covid narrative resulted in being de-registered from the GMC and unable to practice anymore. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Catherine Blaiklock is the founder of the Brexit Party.
GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Award-winning author and activist Sammy Woodhouse survived her own ordeal in Rochdale and is now fighting for justice for those affected by the grooming gangs. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Roger Kiska is legal counsel at the Christian Legal Centre and a solicitor advocate for England and Wales. He has extensive experience before the European Court of Human Rights and has litigated at the Court of Justice of the European Union. In 2010, he received the Scandinavian Human Dignity Award. In 2020 he was recognised by the Slovakian Association of Family Judges and the Ministry of Justice for his work on behalf of the family. He has also served as an elected member of the European Union's Fundamental Rights Agency Advisory Panel. He has also published numerous scholarly articles and chapters in academic books.
GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Ben Habib is Deputy Leader of Reform UK and Parliamentary Candidate for Wellingborough and Rushden in the 2024 General Election. In May 2019 Ben was elected to be a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for the Brexit Party, representing London. He founded and is CEO of First Property Group plc, an award-winning commercial property fund manager with operations in the UK and Europe. Ben started his career in corporate finance at Shearson Lehman Brothers and was educated at Cambridge University. X: @benhabib6 GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Jack Hadfield is a writer at The Publica and Director of "Destination Dover."
GUEST OVERVIEW: Harman Singh Kapoor came to United Kingdom 28 years ago from Afghanistan and took Asylum. Harman is a Sikh He says he was failed by the two tier system and that's his reason to fight for his fellow citizens.
GUEST OVERVIEW - Alec Cave is a founding member of the Homeland Party, a Nationalist political party in the UK focused on protecting family values, culture, and British identity. Alec was recorded on video speaking out about uncontrolled illegal immigration into the UK at a councillor meeting that went viral on social media. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Trevor Scott FitzGibbon is president of Silent Partner and an award-winning PR strategist with more than 20 years of experience. His work has primarily focused on defending human rights, whistleblowers, and exposing corruption throughout his career. You can find him on X at @TrevorFitzgibb1
GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Judith Brown is a retired nurse who managed refugee health in Africa and Middle East. After retiring in 2001, she felt she had been deceived by the media and politicians, so she undertook a PhD in media censorship. Since then, she has undertaken other media research. After the Covid outbreak Judith immediately sensed the narrative was not accurate and she joined a group that researched censorship on social media and MSM and for nearly two years has researched fact checking and media literacy. You can subscribe to her Substack at: judithbrown.substack.com GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Pastor Mark Burns is an American conservative evangelical minister, televangelist, and political candidate who has been labeled by Time Magazine as "Donald Trump's Top Pastor" and named one of the "16 People Who Shaped the 2016 Presidential Election." Currently the pastor of the Harvest Praise & Worship Center in South Carolina, Burns is also the Co-Founder & CEO of The NOW Television Network, a Christian television network that reaches 236 million homes in the US and 83 countries. Pastor Burns has appeared on numerous major news networks and many major publications have written articles about his ventures. Pastor Burns is also a renowned motivational speaker, a former member of the South Carolina Army National Guard, and a proud father of seven (adult) children. Currently, he is running to represent South Carolina's 3rd congressional district in the 2024 election, with an endorsement from President Donald Trump. Learn more at: markburns.org
GUEST HOST: Peter Mcilvenna filling in for James Freeman. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Award-winning author and activist Sammy Woodhouse survived her own ordeal in Rochdale and is now fighting for justice for those affected by the grooming gangs. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Noor Bin Ladin is a freedom advocate and public speaker. Noor is a Swiss national but considers herself “an American at heart” and has publicly expressed support for President Donald Trump. Her life story is a complex interplay of heritage, identity, and personal convictions. You can follow her on X at: @noorbinladin and subscribe to her blog at noorbinladin.substack.com
GUEST HOST: Peter Mcilvenna filling in for James Freeman. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Investigative Reporter; Former Investigator United States Senate; Former Fellow Safra Ethics Center, Harvard University He runs The Disinformation Chronicle Substack https://disinformationchronicle.substack.com/ GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Dr Naomi Wolf is a bestselling author, columnist and professor. She is a graduate of Yale University and received a doctorate from Oxford. She is co-founder and CEO of DailyClout.io, a successful civic tech company. Dr Wolf has long challenged conventional narratives on gender, foreign policy, economics, and journalism. In her speeches and seminars, she exposes the threats to liberty and democracy, providing audiences with the tools to fight back against powerful institutional forces. X: @naomiwolf
GUEST HOST: Peter Mcilvenna filling in for James Freeman. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Cybersecurity and privacy professional who became an investigative journalist. Ehden exposed pharmaceutical contracts, vaccines dangers, European energy market failures. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Ben Harris-Quinney, with over a decade of political and international relations experience, is the longest-serving Chairman of The Bow Group, the world's oldest conservative think-tank. He has advised governments in the US, UK, Spain, Japan, Hungary, and Chile, and worked in media, consultancy, charity, and as an elected politician in Hertfordshire, UK. Ben has contributed to major publications like The Guardian and The Daily Mail, and appeared on BBC, Sky News, and Al Jazeera. An accomplished speaker, Ben has presented at Oxford, Cambridge, and LSE, delivering the 2019 commencement address at Cambridge's International Relations Department. He holds a Master's degree from the London School of Economics. Ben founded Conservatives Abroad in Madrid and Conservative Grassroots to represent conservative views outside London. He served on the board of the Victoria Cross Trust and received the US Leadership Institute's Global Leadership Award and a fellowship at the Royal Society. Under his leadership, The Bow Group was awarded CIPR Think Tank of the Year in 2016.
GUEST HOST: Peter Mcilvenna filling in for James Freeman.
GUEST HOST: Peter Mcilvenna filling in for James Freeman.
GUEST HOST: Peter Mcilvenna filling in for James Freeman.
GUEST HOST: Peter Mcilvenna filling in for James Freeman.
GUEST HOST: Peter Mcilvenna filling in for james freeman. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Hugh McCarthy is a retired post primary school Headteacher, having served 23 years in that role. He also lectured in a post graduate leadership course at the University of Ulster. Hugh has served as a director on two of Northern Ireland's major education councils and currently serves as a ministerial appointment on one. He is a member of PANDA and Collateral Global. Hugh has 50 years of experience in education. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Brian of London left London 16 years ago to return to his indigenous homeland: Israel. Brian's been keenly observing the impact of Islam on the world for many years and today keeps himself busy developing freedom tools around podcasting and censorship resistant funding systems. https://peakd.com/@brianoflondon https://x.com/brianoflondon