Podcasts about Kemi

For the second week in a row, PMQs comes in light of a disturbing instance of violent crime. Last week, ministers were recoiling at the shocking bodycam footage from Henry Novak's murder, and this week comes in the context of a knife attack by a Sudanese asylum seeker in Belfast.Kemi Badenoch was impressive again, not just in condemning the Belfast violence but also pressing the PM on the much-delayed defence investment plan. She seems to have completed a remarkable turnaround in her fortunes: she's polling well, looks much more assured and is taking the fight to Labour and Reform. As she starts to win over the party and the commentariat, can she win over the country?Oscar Edmondson speaks to Tim Shipman and Isabel Hardman.Produced by Oscar Edmondson.To hear Tim's interview with Kemi, go to spectator.com/kemiBecome a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch was interviewed last night by The Spectator‘s Political Editor, Tim Shipman, in front of a live audience at Church House in Westminster. They discuss her shadow cabinet, her plan to revive the Tories, and how she thinks we can get the country growing. To watch and listen to the full conversation you'll need to be a spectator subscriber. Get three months for three pounds and access the full stream at spectator.com/kemi – your subscription isn't just to this conversation: it also includes full access to The Spectator website and app, weekly delivery of the magazine, all ourlivestreams, daily newsletters and podcasts. We hope you enjoy.To buy tickets to the rest of this event series, Tim Shipman Meets the Party Leaders, go to spectator.com/events Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being "First, Only, Different" in academic medicine and public health forces us to stay incredibly sharp. We have to remain alert just to ensure we aren't shortchanged on resources, pay, or structural support. But over time, this defensive mindset creeps into areas where it doesn't belong. When you are constantly on guard at your institution, you naturally start fixating on what everyone else is doing with their research, funding, and careers. It is an exhausting trap. In this encore episode, Kemi breaks down why this happens and how staying in survival mode is quietly derailing your peace of mind and your progress toward a sustainable career. Applications are now open for the July 2026 cohort of Get That Grant®. The wait is over! If you've been thinking about joining us and are ready to get clear on what matters most for your career and build a strategy that reflects that clarity, now is the time. This is our final cohort before 2027. Apply here. If you'd like to learn more foundational career navigation concepts for women of color in academic medicine and public health, sign up for our KD Coaching Foundations Series: www.kemidoll.com/foundations. Mentioned: New England Journal of Medicine Article: Structural Solutions for the Rarest of the Rare — Underrepresented-Minority Faculty in Medical SubspecialtiesText Dr. Kemi directly.

Do you agree with Kemi Badenoch that stops and searches of black men and boys should be increased?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the Green Party Mayor of Hackney Zoë Garbett, former Conservative Cabinet minister Lord John Redwood, UK-EU relations expert Mike Buckley, plus the journalist and media executive Anna van Praagh.

The Institute for Government was pleased to welcome Kemi Badenoch to give a keynote speech on Tuesday 9 June at 10:30am. Following her speech, the Leader of the Opposition was in conversation with Dr Hannah White, Director and CEO of the Institute for Government, and took part in a Q&A with the audience.

The Institute for Government was pleased to welcome Kemi Badenoch to give a keynote speech. Following her speech, the Leader of the Opposition was in conversation with Dr Hannah White, Director and CEO of the Institute for Government, and took part in a Q&A with the audience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 ¿Sabías que... El arresto de Kemi Seba en Sudáfrica noes un caso legal sencillo, sino parte de una represión neocolonial coordinadaque se extiende desde Benín hasta Nigeria, Francia, Estados Unidos y más allá?Hoy es miércoles y toca #LALLAVE.Escúchanos en nuestros canales de Youtube, Spotify y donde normalmente escuchastus podcasts: https://youtu.be/P95XUzJeOEU En este episodio lo desglosamoscon precisión:Empezamos por las raíces — desde Nkrumah, Sankara, Sékou Touré,Lumumba y Cabral hasta los líderes soberanistas actuales como Traoré y Goïta,mostrando cómo Seba se sitúa dentro de esta línea de resistencia.Pasamos a la crisisactual — el golpe deEstado en Benín, el papel de Nigeria y Francia en su aplastamiento, el ejemilitar EE.UU.-Nigeria tras los atentados navideños, y por qué el apoyo de Sebaal AES le convirtió en un objetivo.Analizamos elencarcelamiento —sus 53 días de detención, los motivos políticos detrás de la implicación deSudáfrica y la represión paralela de Julius Malema.Y cerramos con la visióndel movimiento — porqué el equipo de Seba califica esto de secuestro político destinado acastigarle por exponer al CFA, apoyar a los soberanistas del Sahel, denunciarla militarización occidental, desafiar a Talon y despertar a la juventudafricana.Un episodio poderoso. Unaconversación necesaria.Otra África es posible

I denne episode tager Anders og Finn fat på en af de store forandringer i planteavlen: færre kemiske midler og behovet for nye værktøjer i marken. I studiet er Morten Østergaard Andersen fra Nordic Microbes og Morten Nygård fra TS Agro til en snak om biologiske plantebeskyttelsesmidler, biostimulanter, forsøgsteknik og de udfordringer, der følger med, når levende mikroorganismer skal bruges i praksis. De vender både potentialet mod sygdomme, men også de regulatoriske benspænd, der gør vejen fra laboratorie og markforsøg til godkendt produkt lang og tung. Anders Lau og planterådgiver Finn Poulsen bliver klogere på aktuelle emner indenfor plantesektoren og der vil både være tid til nørderi og god stemning. Planteavlerne præsenteres i samarbejde med SAGRO & Nordic Microbes.

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The Prime Minister and Hampshire's Chief Constable insist there is no two-tier policing. But Hampshire Police's own documents, in black and white, explicitly state that officers must not treat people the same or be colourblind. Officers who underwent the force's mandatory DEI training reported feeling pressured — afraid to say the wrong thing. One in five feared being rejected for speaking their minds. Is this institutionalised groupthink running through policing, the NHS, the civil service, and more?Brendan O'Neill argues that Keir Starmer is not protecting Henry Nowak's legacy — he is using it as a political shield to deflect scrutiny from the very policies that shaped this tragedy. Nigel Farage was heckled in the Commons while bringing up many people's experience of two-tier policing. Yet in 2020, the same political class praised Black Lives Matter rage from the rooftops.Kemi Badenoch, fresh from a meeting with Henry's family, makes the case for sweeping away identity politics entirely — and explains why consistency under the law, not special treatment for any group, is the only path forward.Plus: Lord Mann's report recommends banning all political badges in the NHS — and Julia asks why anyone ever thought that was acceptable in the first place.Julia Hartley-Brewer broadcasts on Talk from Monday to Thursday, 10AM to 1PM.Available on YouTube and streaming platforms, along with DAB+ radio and your smart speaker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode of Womb Wisdom, we bring you an episode with Dr. Stephanie Hack, MD/MPH, FACOG - host of The Lady Parts Doctor Podcast - who spoke with Kemi about reading her new book and her reaction as a Black woman and an OBGYN. They cover uterine cancer, Black women's health, and the importance of advocating for better medical care.  The conversation challenges the "strong woman" archetype that leads to ignoring symptoms, offering advice on how to truly listen to one's body and demand quality care. Check out Dr. Hack's podcast: The Lady Parts Doctor   Order Dr. Kemi's Book: A Terrible Strength: The Hidden Crisis of the Black Womb and Your Survival Guide to Healing   See Dr. Kemi on tour:  Dr. Kemi is on book tour —bringing this conversation directly to our communities through live readings, real talk, and fantastic co-hosts!! If she's coming to your city, come be in the room. Bring someone you love. ➡️ View the full tour and get tickets Text Dr. Kemi directly.

Ever wondered what it's really like to grow up competing for a billionaire media or music empire? Or how the "perfect" family sitcoms of the 90s shaped our real-world sibling expectations?
 Welcome back to the second part of Catherine Carr's conversation with Kemi Alemoru, acclaimed journalist and Head of Editorial Content at Glamour UK.  They are still unpacking the siblings we've watched on TV, in Music, and popular culture. Catherine and Kemi share their mutual love of TV's most toxic family, the Roys  from Succession where the siblings trauma-bond after surviving  a domineering father. They dissect the "eldest boy" syndrome, and the constant, exhausting battle for their parent's affection and empire. They also discuss The Jacksons, and their impact as a family and musical geniuses. Kemi shares how the shiny, aspirational family units presented in classic sitcoms like The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and My Wife and Kids provided a crucial blueprint for her own upbringing.  And they touch on other cult siblings, the Bennet sisters from Pride and Prejudice and the dysfunctional dynamics of Arrested Development.  This is a sharp, insightful, and totally riveting conversation about the pop culture siblings we love to analyse, and the real-life family roles we can't escape. If this one hit home, share it with your siblings. Subscribe to the Relatively Podcast channel so you never miss an episode. And listen to every episode here: https://pod.link/relatively This is a HERA production recorded at Spotify HQ. Follow and connect with us: Facebook: @Relatively.pc Instagram: @relativelypodcast Website: https://www.relativelypodcast.com #Relatively #Kardashians #FamilyDynamics #PopCultureSiblings #Friends

In this encore episode, Kemi looks at the nonsense fed to early-career faculty in academic medicine and public health, especially women of color, passed off as good advice. While most of it is just harmless chatter, some of these comments actually do damage. They stick with you, get under your skin, and hold you back. If you've ever been on the receiving end of these toxic tips, consider this replay your reality check and your reset button. Let's dive in. Applications are now open for the July 2026 cohort of Get That Grant®. Apply here.  If you'd like to learn more foundational career navigation concepts for women of color in academic medicine and public health, sign up for our KD Coaching Foundations Series: www.kemidoll.com/foundations. Text Dr. Kemi directly.

The Labour leadership contest may be rumbling on in the background, but today Coffee House turns to the Conservatives – and whether Kemi Badenoch can really revive a party still reeling from electoral collapse.Her allies argue that Badenoch is beginning to cut through: from her conference speech to her response to Rachel Reeves's Budget, and her decision to sack Robert Jenrick. Her personal ratings have improved, even as the Tory brand remains deeply damaged. But is that enough? Can Badenoch turn the Conservatives into a serious vehicle for change? Is the Tory brand beyond repair? And could the party eventually find itself forced into some kind of deal with Reform?Tim Shipman is joined by Noa Hoffman and Boris Johnson's former director of communications Lee Cain to discuss Kemi's dilemma – and whether the Conservative party is dead, or merely resting.Produced by Oscar Edmondson.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Labour leadership contest may be rumbling on in the background, but today Coffee House turns to the Conservatives – and whether Kemi Badenoch can really revive a party still reeling from electoral collapse.Her allies argue that Badenoch is beginning to cut through: from her conference speech to her response to Rachel Reeves's Budget, and her decision to sack Robert Jenrick. Her personal ratings have improved, even as the Tory brand remains deeply damaged. But is that enough? Can Badenoch turn the Conservatives into a serious vehicle for change? Is the Tory brand beyond repair? And could the party eventually find itself forced into some kind of deal with Reform?Tim Shipman is joined by Noa Hoffman and Boris Johnson's former director of communications Lee Cain to discuss Kemi's dilemma – and whether the Conservative party is dead, or merely resting.Produced by Oscar Edmondson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hands up if you've learnt all about families from the Kardashians? Ross and Monica on Friends? This week on Relatively, Catherine Carr is joined by acclaimed journalist and Head of Editorial Content at Glamour UK, Kemi Alemoru, to unpack the siblings we've watched on TV, in films, and seen in popular culture. Kemi, the youngest of three girls (and self-proclaimed "baby"), shares hilarious stories from her own female-dominated household. From her dad staging a Lord of the Flies-style boardroom intervention to solve a sisterly argument to a family healing exercise that nearly started a forest fire, Kemi proves that real-life sisterhood is just as dramatic as reality TV. The episode takes a deep dive into the ultimate modern dynasty: the Kardashians. Kemi and Catherine explore the psychological basis for their sibling rivalry, tracing their evolution from a fun, chaotic sisterhood to a billionaire empire where exclusionary WhatsApp group chats and physical fights expose deep rifts. They also draw fascinating parallels between the Kardashians and England's original 1930s "It Girls", the Mitford sisters. The conversation touches on how extreme political differences and contrasting lifestyles can fracture even the tightest blood bonds, whether you are a high-society communist or a reality TV star. Plus, Kemi breaks down the iconic, highly-strung dynamic of Ross and Monica from Friends, and why shared houses in your 20s can create a "chosen family" that transcends DNA. This is a funny, sharp, and totally riveting conversation about the pop culture siblings we love to analyse, and the real-life family roles we can't escape.           If this one hit home, share it with your siblings. Subscribe to the Relatively Podcast channel so you never miss an episode: https://www.youtube.com/@relativelypodcast Listen to every episode here:https://pod.link/relatively Follow and connect with us: Facebook: @Relatively.pc Instagram: @relativelypodcast Website: https://www.relativelypodcast.com #Relatively #Kardashians #FamilyDynamics #PopCultureSiblings #MitfordSisters #Friends

Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley dissect another utterly chaotic week in politics with comedian Geoff Norcott.As Andy Burnham ramps up his campaigning in Makerfield, and Keir Starmer goes head-to-head with Kemi Badenoch at the despatch box, Norcott delivers his verdict on the political leaders we have to choose from in today's Westminster.Camilla, Tim and Geoff also discuss Kemi Badenoch's attempts to out-Kemi herself, Wes Streeting's skincare routine and why today's politicians care more about going viral on social media than delivering an argument-winning speech in the Commons.Producers: Georgia Coan and Emma WilliamsSocial Media Producer: Conor ClarkSenior Producer: John CadiganExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanVideo Producer: Will WaltersStudio Operator: Meghan SearleEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlightsGeoff Norcott delivers his comedic take on the Labour Party revolt against Keir StarmerGeoff Norcott gives his verdict on Kemi Badenoch and Keir Starmer's performances at the despatch box Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Black women face higher rates of uterine fibroids compared to white women. They’re less likely to get accurate diagnoses for endometriosis. And they’re twice as likely to die from uterine cancer than white women. Dr. Kemi Doll considers these disparities part of the evidence for a broader health crisis in gynecological care for Black women. Why hasn’t the medical community done more to address these problems? And how can patients and practitioners navigate a system that consistently overlooks Black women? Doll's new book, "A Terrible Strength: The Hidden Crisis of the Black Womb and Your Survival Guide to Healing,” works to answer those questions. Guest: Dr. Kemi Doll, a professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Washington and the author of "A Terrible Strength." Related links: A Terrible Strength by Kemi Doll | Penguin Random House Spotlighting a common female cancer, and a health disparity - UW Medicine Newsroom Why Black women are at greater risk for fibroids and endometrial cancer | Scientific American Understanding the gynecological health crisis facing Black women | Science Friday Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dive deep into the hidden crisis of women's health with Dr. Kemi Doll on "Friends Like Us," hosted by Marina Franklin and featuring Nonye Brown-West. Discover the truth about the Black womb and survival strategies. Listen now for eye-opening insights! #Podcast #WomensHealth #MaternalMentalHealthMonth Dr. Kemi Doll is a gynecologic oncologist, uterine cancer scientist, and author of the upcoming book, "A Terrible Strength: The Hidden Crisis of the Black Womb & Your Survival Guide to Healing. She is is a physician, surgeon, researcher, advocate, and coach working at the intersection of health justice, reproductive equity, and personal empowerment. She is a Professor at the University of Washington Schools of Medicine and Public Health, a double board-certified Gynecologic Oncologist and OB/GYN, and the Founding Director of The Gynecologic Research and Cancer Equity (GRACE) Center. Her groundbreaking research on racial disparities in endometrial (uterine) cancer has been funded by the NIH, PCORI, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and featured in The New York Times, NPR, BET, and Good Morning America. A sought-after speaker and public voice, Dr. Doll co-founded the national nonprofit Endometrial Cancer Action Network for African Americans (ECANA) and built KD Coach LLC, a coaching company that has supported over 200 women of color faculty in securing millions of dollars in grant funding while reclaiming joy in their careers. Her podcast, Your Unapologetic Career, has over 200,000 downloads and continues to uplift and challenge listeners through honest, witty, and actionable conversations. Dr. Doll lives, writes, and works with deep purpose—and is unwavering in her mission to create a more just and joyful world. Nonye Brown-West is a New York-based Nigerian-American comedian and writer. She has been featured in the Boston Globe's Rise column as a Comic to Watch. She has also appeared on Amazon, NPR, PBS, ABC, Sway In The Morning on Sirius XM, and the New York Comedy Festival. Go to NonyeComedy to see where she is performing near you. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf. Writer for HBO's 'Divorce' and the new Tracy Morgan show on Paramount Plus: 'Crutch    

In this episode, Kemi sits down with Magogodi oaMphela Makhene of Madame Speaker Says for a conversation that will reframe everything you thought you knew about excellence, authority, and who gets to tell your story. They get into why working hard and letting your work "speak for itself" is quietly costing you, and why brilliant women who stay silent about their intentions get written out of their own story. Kemi shares what she finally stopped doing that unlocked her authority, what it actually cost her to build in public, and why fearlessness is a scam and what to do instead. She also takes us inside the journey behind her book, A Terrible Strength: The Hidden Crisis of the Black Womb and Your Survival Guide to Healing, a science-backed, deeply personal framework to help all women, especially Black women, recognize their body's signals, unlearn the normalization of pain, and demand the equitable, life-saving care they deserve. If you've ever made yourself smaller so someone else could be more comfortable, this one is for you. Share it with a womb sister you love. Check out the interview on Madame Speaker Says, Dr. Kemi Doll: Your Excellence Is Not Enough. On Black Women's Health, Authority & Building in Public  Order Dr. Kemi's Book: A Terrible Strength: The Hidden Crisis of the Black Womb and Your Survival Guide to Healing   See Dr. Kemi on tour:  Dr. Kemi is going on a national book tour this May and June—bringing this conversation directly to our communities through live readings, real talk, and fantastic co-hosts!! If she's coming to your city, come be in the room. Bring someone you love. ➡️ View the full tour and get tickets Text Dr. Kemi directly.

In this episode, meet nurse practitioner and Everyday Wellness podcast host Cynthia Thurlow, cofounder of lifestyle clothing brand Faherty, Kerry Docherty, and professor and double board-certified Gynecologic Oncologist and OB/GYN, Dr. Kemi Doll. Hear Cynthia Thurlow on what she's learned about the transition from perimenopause to menopause, Kerry Docherty on the experience of narrating her memoir, and Dr. Kemi Doll on her powerful research, and what she's most excited for listeners to hear. The Menopause Gut by Cynthia Thurlow, NP: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/777129/the-menopause-gut-by-cynthia-thurlow-np/audio Selfish by Kerry Docherty: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/775631/selfish-by-kerry-docherty/audio A Terrible Strength by Dr. Kemi Doll, MD, MSCR: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/775526/a-terrible-strength-by-kemi-doll-md-mscr/audio

KING'S SPEECH SICK PANTOMIME: Starmer Defeated | Kemi on Fire!  #JonGaunt #jongauntTV #live #KingsSpeech #Starmer #KemiBadenoch #NigelFarage #UKPolitics #GeneralElection  What we witnessed today in the House of Commons wasn't a serious plan for the country—it was pure, unadulterated pantomime. A sick, useless waste of time that ignores the reality on our streets.  Keir Starmer looks like a man who won't even be in charge by the end of the week, let alone the end of the year. He's a squatter in Downing Street, presiding over a list of promises that we all know will never happen. The whole circus should have been cancelled. While Kemi Badenoch was absolutely on fire today, it's clear what the British public actually wants: REAL change. Not the scripted theatre of the main parties, but the actual agenda being set by Nigel Farage. He's the one speaking for the people while the "panto" season drags on in Westminster. It's time to cut the nonsense short.  Starmer is finished. We need a General Election, and we need it NOW. What did YOU think of the King's Speech? Was it a farce or a future? Let's get stuck in—have your say in the comments below! Jon Gaunt, jongauntTV, live, King's Speech, Starmer, Kemi Badenoch, Nigel Farage, UK Politics, General Election, Westminster, Pantomime, Reform UK, Labour Party, Conservative Party, Reaction  #JonGaunt #jongauntTV #live #KingsSpeech #Starmer #KemiBadenoch #NigelFarage #UKPolitics #GeneralElection #Westminster #Pantomime #ReformUK #Labour #Tories #Politics This is political blogging and hard-hitting social commentary from Triple Sony Gold Award-winning talk radio legend, Jon Gaunt — former host on BBC, Talk Radio, and Sky News. On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.

When your career starts to feel like nothing more than a never-ending to-do list, it's a clear sign that you've lost the lead. It's draining to feel like you're just checking boxes instead of building the life you actually wanted. In this encore episode, Kemi looks at exactly how that shift happens and why it feels so hard to break out of. She shares some practical, real-life ways to help you take the wheel again and find your footing so you can finally reclaim control of your career. Coming soon: Applications for the Get That Grant® July 2026 cohort will open to the waitlist. Join here: www.kemidoll.com/gtgwaitlist  If you'd like to learn more foundational career navigation concepts for women of color in academic medicine and public health, sign up for our KD Coaching Foundations Series: www.kemidoll.com/foundations. Text Dr. Kemi directly.

Dr. Kemi Doll joins The Lo Life for an eye-opening conversation every woman deserves to hear. From painful periods and fibroids to endometriosis, hormones, toxic products, and the healthcare red flags too often ignored, Dr. Kemi breaks down what women should actually know about their bodies — and how to advocate for themselves in medical spaces that don't always listen.A double board-certified Gynecologic Oncologist and OB/GYN, professor, surgeon, and health equity scientist, Dr. Kemi brings both brilliance and compassion to this deeply empowering conversation. She shares practical advice, warning signs women shouldn't ignore, the questions to ask your doctor, and how to take a more proactive approach to your health. Informative, validating, and incredibly empowering — this is one of those episodes you'll want to send to every woman in your life.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hey girl,In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Kemi, double board-certified gynecologic oncologist and author of A Terrible Strength: The Hidden Crisis of the Black Womb and Your Survival Guide to Healing, to talk about something we don't discuss nearly enough: Black women's womb health.We cover how to document your symptoms, navigate medical bias, bust the biggest myths around birth control and fertility, and understand what a truly heavy period looks like because a lot of us have normalized the abnormal. This one is important. Get the book, share it with someone you love.BIO:Dr. Kemi Doll is a double board-certified Gynecologic Oncologist, Professor at the University of Washington, and Founding Director of the GRACE Center. Her research on racial disparities in womb cancer has been featured in The New York Times, NPR, and Good Morning America. She co-founded ECANA, hosts the podcast Your Unapologetic Career (200K+ downloads), and runs KD Coach LLC, supporting women of color in research careers.Her debut book, A Terrible Strength: The Hidden Crisis of the Black Womb & Our Survival Guide to Healing (Harmony / Penguin Random House), is out May 5, 2026 — followed by a national book tour running May–June 2026.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Book: A Terrible StrengthThe Hidden Crisis of the Black Womb and Your Survival Guide to Healinghttps://kemidoll.com/Whenever You Are ReadyHere are 3 ways I can help you:​Book A Call With Me Join the Get Your Guy Club- Wanna have Dating Support for a year to help you get your guy, but at your own pace. You can get access to my 2 weekly group calls, my private Facebook group, Monthly 1-on-1 calls, and my online course with 40+ hours of content for just monthly payments of $350…​Check out the Get Your Guy Coaching Podcast- With more than 100 episodes, you can binge and learn so much with my podcast. Check out the latest episode here.Sincerely,Coach AnwarBook a Consult to Work with MeJoin my Get Your Guy ClubBuy My Dating Strategy CourseCheck out My Latest Podcast EpisodeMissed any of my Q&A TikTok Live sessions?Send us Fan MailThank You: A big thank you to our listeners for tuning in! Your support and feedback are invaluable to us. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and sharing the podcast with others who might benefit from it. For more updates and behind-the-scenes content, follow me on social media and visit my website. We appreciate you being part of our community!  

It's publication day! Today, Kemi is celebrating the release of A Terrible Strength and taking a moment to reflect on what it took to bring this book into the world. From the emotional weight of writing and deciding what stories to tell, to navigating a new industry and the impact of success on relationships, she shares what was hard, what mattered, and why it was all worth it. She also breaks down what this book actually is, who it is for, and why it is meant to create a true before-and-after in how we understand Black women's health. This is not just a book launch. It is an invitation into deeper awareness, better care, and a different level of responsibility for how we show up for ourselves and each other. If you haven't heard the first two parts of this series, you can go back and listen to: Episode 222: Journey to A Terrible Strength Part 1 Episode 223: Journey to A Terrible Strength Part 2 Mentions: Dr. Sharon Malone This Here Flesh by Cole Arthur Riley  Episodes mentioned:  Episode 100: Unapologetically Vulnerable: Kemi's Interview Part 1 Episode 101: Unapologetically Vulnerable: Kemi's Interview Part 2  Order Dr. Kemi's Book: A Terrible Strength: The Hidden Crisis of the Black Womb and Your Survival Guide to Healing   See Dr. Kemi on tour:  Dr. Kemi is going on a national book tour this May and June—bringing this conversation directly to our communities through live readings, real talk, and fantastic co-hosts!! If she's coming to your city, come be in the room. Bring someone you love. ➡️ View the full tour and get tickets Text Dr. Kemi directly.

Today on the podcast I interview fellow academic coach, doctor, researcher, and now book author Dr. Kemi Doll. Her book A Terrible Strength is available TODAY! Listen to the incredible Dr. Doll deep dive into her writing practice, how she decided to write this book, and what it's like as an academic to  write and promote a popular press book.  Why This Book Matters (from https://kemidoll.com/book/) "There is a silence in medicine that has cost Black women their health, their dignity, and their lives. This book breaks that silence. Dr. Kemi Doll brings together her personal journey and her years of research to expose the hidden crisis of the Black womb. She speaks the truths many have lived but few have named." Go to https://kemidoll.com/book/ to order your copy today!  

So many women have been praised for being strong, but what happens when that strength teaches us to ignore our bodies? In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Hack MD, MPH sits down with Dr. Kemi Doll, MD, MSCR for a powerful conversation about womb health, uterine cancer, Black women's health, and the difference between surviving and truly being cared for. You'll leave with a clearer understanding of what your body may be telling you and the courage to demand the care you deserve.https://ladypartsdoctor.comhttps://kemidoll.com/

Let's get something straight: women's healthcare is broken. But not equally broken. In this unapologetically raw and necessary conversation, Nicole Kalil sits down with Dr. Kemi Doll — physician, gynecologic oncologist, researcher, and author of A Terrible Strength — to expose the systemic failures in gynecological care, especially for Black women. This isn't a “wellness trends” conversation. This is about health inequity, medical bias, reproductive injustice, and the dangerous normalization of women's pain. Because here's the truth: when one group of women is dismissed, denied care, and dying at higher rates… it's not just their problem. It's a system-wide failure that impacts all of us. They break down: The systemic crisis in gynecology and why womb health is massively underfunded and under-researched Why conditions like fibroids, endometriosis, and uterine cancer are ignored  The dangerous myth of the “strong Black woman” and how that “strength” is costing lives How medical bias and racism show up in real diagnoses, treatment delays, and mortality rates The difference between real health education vs. wellness industry BS How ALL women play a role in demanding better care  This episode will challenge you. It might piss you off. Good. It should. Because we don't get to claim progress for women while some of us are still being ignored, misdiagnosed, and dying from treatable conditions. And we don't get to call it “woman's work” until it works for all of us. Thank you to our sponsors! Visit Upwork.com right now and post your job for free! Families are better when they're working together… go to myskylight.com/WOMANSWORK for $30 off your Skylight Calendar. Become a Fora Advisor today at Foratravel.com/woman  Connect with Kemi: Website: https://kemidoll.com/  Book: https://kemidoll.com/book/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/kemidoll  Related Podcast Episodes Perimenopause, HRT, and Why Women Are Being Gaslit Into Thinking It's “Just Aging” with Dr. Sarah Daccarett | 381 Endometriosis & Women's Health with Somer Baburek | 238 Floored - Why Our Pelvic Floor Health Matters with Dr. Sara Reardon | 314 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform!

Top headlines for Monday, May 4, 2026A new Justice Department report alleging anti-Christian bias under the Biden administration, a major shrine honoring Father Augustine Tolton, and Daddy Yankee's prison ministry.00:11 DOJ releases report detailing anti-Christian bias under Biden01:07 America's first black priest is getting a shrine01:58 Daddy Yankee brings message of redemption to 2,000 Inmates02:38 Evangelist killed by suspected Muslim extremists in Uganda03:24 Kemi Badenoch: Stop investigating nurses harmed by trans policies04:12 David Ecklebarger, Christian literary pioneer, dies05:06 Annie F. Downs, JW Jaeger announce engagement: 'Thank You, Jesus'Subscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the NewsDOJ releases report detailing anti-Christian bias under Biden | PoliticsEvangelist killed by suspected Muslim extremists in Uganda | WorldAmerica's first black priest is getting a shrine | Church & MinistriesDaddy Yankee brings message of redemption to 2,000 Inmates | U.S.Kemi Badenoch: Stop investigating nurses harmed by trans policies | WorldDavid Ecklebarger, Christian literary pioneer, dies | Church & MinistriesAnnie F. Downs, JW Jaeger announce engagement: 'Thank You, Jesus' | Entertainment

With book launch just 7 DAYS away, Kemi is taking us deeper into what happened after the book deal for A Terrible Strength. In part 2 of this 3-part series, she shares the emotional ride of landing a major publishing deal, the support system that helped her write the book, and what it looked like to move from ideation into execution. This episode offers an honest look at traditional publishing, long-term creative work, and what it takes to stay committed to a vision big enough to change lives. Mentions: Harmony imprint Jane Jones Episodes mentioned:  Episode 190: What Book Covers Reminded Me about Leading While Learning Pre-order Dr. Kemi's Book: A Terrible Strength: The Hidden Crisis of the Black Womb and Your Survival Guide to Healing   See Dr. Kemi on tour:  Dr. Kemi is going on a national book tour this May and June—bringing this conversation directly to our communities through live readings, real talk, and fantastic co-hosts!! If she's coming to your city, come be in the room. Bring someone you love. ➡️ View the full tour and get tickets Text Dr. Kemi directly.

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Au sommaire : Les États-Unis souhaitent envoyer en Afrique subsaharienne plus d'un millier d'Afghans ayant travaillé avec l'armée américaine et aujourd'hui coincés au Qatar. Parmi les pays d'accueil retenus, la République démocratique du Congo. Qui sera le prochain secrétaire général de l'ONU ? Après son grand oral de mercredi, l'ancien président sénégalais Macky Sall peut-il créer la surprise ? L'influenceur anti-occidental Kemi Seba a comparu cette semaine devant la Cour de Pretoria en Afrique du Sud et reste en détention provisoire. Le Bénin, qui le recherche pour son soutien supposé à la tentative de coup d'État de septembre 2025, a-t-il des chances d'obtenir son extradition ? Les ambassadeurs des pays membres de ​l'UE ont approuvé le déblocage du prêt de 90 milliards d'euros à l'Ukraine, après la levée du veto hongrois. Enfin, quid des négociations au Moyen-Orient ? Chaque semaine, des journalistes et éditorialistes africains décryptent l'actualité africaine et internationale. Avec la participation de : Hannane Ferdjani, journaliste et créatrice du média en ligne Beyond the noise Africa Ousmane Ndiaye, journaliste et éditorialiste sénégalais Jean-Marie Kassamba, directeur général de la chaîne télévisée Télé 50 en République démocratique du Congo.

With just 14 DAYS until book launch, Kemi is opening up about the long road it took to create A Terrible Strength!   In this 3-part series she will share what actually happened behind the scenes of this major creative project. Whether you are thinking about writing your own book or are just navigating a long-term goal of your own, there are many gems to learn from how she navigated the years leading up to this release. Mentions: Jamia Wilson Tanya McKinnon   Monique Shields   Episodes mentioned:  Episode 100: Unapologetically Vulnerable — Kemi's Interview (Part 1) Episode 101: Unapologetically Vulnerable: Kemi's Interview (Part 2) Episode 159: The Three Ps of Your Career — PURPOSE  Episode 161: The Three Ps of Your Career — PACE  Episode 163: The Three Ps of Your Career — PEACE  Pre-order Dr. Kemi's Book: A Terrible Strength: The Hidden Crisis of the Black Womb and Your Survival Guide to Healing   See Dr. Kemi on tour:  Dr. Kemi is going on a national book tour this May and June—bringing this conversation directly to our communities through live readings, real talk, and fantastic co-hosts!! If she's coming to your city, come be in the room. Bring someone you love. ➡️ View the full tour and get tickets  Join us in Healing Our Wombs atwww.kemidoll.com/womb.  Text Dr. Kemi directly.

De son vrai nom Stellio Gilles Robert Capo Chichi, Kemi Seba est en prison en Afrique du Sud depuis le 13 avril. Et il devrait être fixé sur son sort à la fin du mois, le 29, le temps que la justice sud-africaine examine sa demande de libération. Kemi Seba est accusé de séjour illégal dans le pays, son visa de deux mois ayant expiré. Mais surtout, pointe Le Monde Afrique, « l'activiste, déchu de sa nationalité française et connu pour ses attaques contre l'impérialisme occidental en Afrique, est sous le coup d'un mandat d'arrêt émis par le Bénin, qui le soupçonne d'avoir soutenu la tentative de coup d'État du 7 décembre dernier. (…) À la tête d'un groupuscule baptisé Urgences panafricanistes, Kemi Seba, rappelle le journal, est un habitué des propos incendiaires à l'égard de la France et de sa politique sur le continent africain. Cela lui a déjà valu d'être expulsé ou refoulé de plusieurs pays du continent, dont la Côte d'Ivoire, le Sénégal ou encore la Guinée. » Le Bénin demande donc son extradition. Lundi, rapporte La Nouvelle Tribune à Cotonou, « le Procureur Spécial de la Cour de répression des infractions économiques et du terrorisme du Bénin, Mario Metonou, a précisé que Kemi Seba était sous le coup de deux mandats d'arrêt. Le premier, en date du 13 juin de l'année dernière, porte sur des faits de blanchiment de capitaux. Le second, en date du 12 décembre, concerne des faits d'apologie de crime ainsi que d'incitation à la haine et à la violence. » Détenteur d'un passeport diplomatique nigérien Le Journal du Niger rappelle que Kemi Seba bénéficie d'un passeport diplomatique nigérien. « À Niamey, on observe la situation, affirme le site nigérien. Le ministre Bakary Yaou Sangaré, ayant déjà certifié l'authenticité du passeport diplomatique de Kemi Seba, on attend désormais la décision de la justice sud-africaine. En tant qu'ambassadeur itinérant du Niger, Kemi bénéficie d'une protection légale. Finalement, l'audience du 29 avril sera cruciale, pointe encore Le Journal du Niger : elle dira si l'Afrique du Sud traite Kemi Seba comme un simple justiciable en infraction de séjour, ou comme un prisonnier politique dont le sort dépendra des équilibres diplomatiques entre Pretoria, Cotonou et Niamey. » Des accointances avec des groupes d'extrême droite ? Jeune Afrique, pour sa part, publie une longue enquête sur les « liaisons dangereuses » de Kemi Seba avec des groupes d'extrême droite et la galaxie russe. Une enquête qui « met au jour des liens avec des suprémacistes blancs et des connexions avec des réseaux proches de Moscou. » En effet, précise le site panafricain, « Kemi Seba a été interpellé dans un centre commercial du quartier de Brooklyn, à Pretoria, en compagnie de son fils, mais aussi d'un certain François Van der Merwe, un Sud-Africain membre d'un groupuscule suprémaciste blanc. Selon les autorités sud-africaines, Kemi Seba aurait chargé Van der Merwe d'organiser son exfiltration du pays. » Ce Sud-Africain aurait « des liens étroits avec la galaxie russe ultra-religieuse et anti-occidentale », pointe Jeune Afrique. La même mouvance « qui a entretenu des connexions avec Kemi Seba ces dernières années. » Barbouzeries ? D'après des sources proches de Kemi Seba, citées par Jeune Afrique, l'activiste « aurait été victime d'une “opération de barbouzerie“ montée “par les services de renseignements français et béninois“, et à laquelle auraient participé “des officines notamment basées en Côte d'Ivoire“. Une thèse également avancée par Hery Djehuty, coordinateur de l'ONG Urgences panafricanistes, dans un entretien diffusé hier sur les réseaux sociaux. Récusant tout lien entre Kemi Seba et le groupuscule suprémaciste blanc, il dénonce une “intoxication médiatique“. » Mais Jeune Afrique maintient ses informations : « l'exfiltration de Kemi Seba et de son fils était bel et bien préparée depuis plusieurs jours, voire plusieurs semaines, en lien avec François van der Merwe. » Et le site panafricain de s'interroger : « Kemi Seba a-t-il tourné la page de ses anciennes amitiés d'extrême droite ? A-t-il coupé les ponts avec ses sponsors russes, comme l'affirment certains de ses proches ? Ou bien, au nom de la révolution qu'il défend et de ses intérêts politiques, continue-t-il d'entretenir des alliances contre nature ? La justice sud-africaine devrait contribuer à apporter un peu de lumière sur les zones d'ombre de l'activiste. »

Send us Fan MailThe job can send you to the hardest places on earth, then expect you to come home and act like nothing followed you back.We talk with Kemmi Sadler, a retired supervisory special agent from the U.S. State Department's Diplomatic Security Service, about what two decades of protective missions, investigations, and overseas tours can do to your inner life. From her early years in local law enforcement to contracting overseas after 9/11 and then serving across posts like Iraq, Afghanistan, El Salvador, Mexico, and Washington, DC, Kemi lays out the real-world stressors that build over time: constant moves, family complications, and the relentless requirement to stay sharp.One story becomes a turning point, opening the door to survivor's guilt and the kind of grief that can linger for years when it never gets fully processed. We also dig into a barrier so many first responders recognize instantly: the fear that counseling could trigger “fitness for duty” questions or jeopardize a security clearance. When your identity is built around being the tough one, asking for help can feel like risking everything. We compare peer support, resilience training, and the idea of routine mental health wellness visits that work like a checkup rather than a crisis response.We close with the shock of retirement and why turning in credentials can feel like losing membership in a world that once gave you status, safety, and a clear sense of self. If you care about first responder mental health, trauma recovery, and the transition out of service, this conversation will stay with you.Subscribe, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more first responders can find these stories.Here is how to reach Kemmi: www.klsadler.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kemmisadler/https://www.facebook.com/klsadlerhttps://www.instagram.com/klsadler_/www.nonasway.comhttps://www.facebook.com/NonaTheWonderDog/https://www.instagram.com/nonas_way_/DeemedFit: First Responder OwnedWe are a first responder owned company looking to get first responders in the best mental shape.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showYouTube Channel For The Podcast

When your career starts to feel like nothing more than a never-ending to-do list, it's a clear sign that you've lost the lead. It's draining to feel like you're just checking boxes instead of building the life you actually wanted. In this encore episode, Kemi looks at exactly how that shift happens and why it feels so hard to break out of. She shares some practical, real-life ways to help you take the wheel again and find your footing so you can finally reclaim control of your career. If you'd like to learn more foundational career navigation concepts for women of color in academic medicine and public health, sign up for our KD Coaching Foundations Series: www.kemidoll.com/foundations. Text Dr. Kemi directly.

We all have a different style when it comes to our careers. In academia and public health, most people fall into one of four categories: the builder, traveler, maintainer, or adapter. In this episode, Kemi breaks down these different types of dynamism and the unique value each one brings to the field. By rethinking what a 'successful' career path looks like, she pushes back against the usual judgments we face. Tune in to see which style fits you and learn why your specific approach is actually what makes you effective. If you'd like to learn more foundational career navigation concepts for women of color in academic medicine and public health, sign up for our KD Coaching Foundations Series: www.kemidoll.com/foundations. Text Dr. Kemi directly.

On Talk Breakfast with Mark Dolan, he covered the biggest stories of the day, including a new poll suggesting Kemi Badenoch is the most popular party leader, Suella Braverman criticising the National Education Union over alleged bias against Reform UK, and reports that Labour could release 12,000 shoplifting offenders.Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Freeview 280, Fire TV, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is cycle syncing actually worth it? While this concept has become a buzzword in wellness circles, the episode examines the science behind it, aiming to burst some of the myths surrounding cycle syncing. Join Kemi as she sorts through the noise regarding how diet can impact menstrual symptoms and the reality of exercise performance throughout the menstrual cycle and learn how to be more aware of your cycle without falling for the hype. Pre-order Dr. Doll's Book: A Terrible Strength: The Hidden Crisis of the Black Womb and Your Survival Guide to Healing By Kemi Doll, MD, MSCR Join us in Healing Our Wombs at www.kemidoll.com/womb. Text Dr. Kemi directly.

Call Kemi: Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch takes LBC listeners' calls.Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Labour MP Luke Murphy, former Conservative minister Angela Knight, ConservativeHome assistant editor Tali Fraser, plus the political commentator Matthew Stadlen.

To wrap up our writing series, Kemi re-examines the standard practice for grant submissions and writing in academic medicine. In this episode, she breaks down the flaws of the “submit and pray” mentality that many face, calling for a more structured and proactive strategy.  Kemi encourages us to move past a reactive approach to a formal protocol that establishes a system for writing and time management. With her unique 5S framework for success, she aims to give us the tools to take control of our writing habits and career path. If you'd like to learn more foundational career navigation concepts for women of color in academic medicine and public health, sign up for our KD Coaching Foundations Series: www.kemidoll.com/foundations. Text Dr. Kemi directly.

In this recent Womb Wisdom episode, Kemi is interviewed by Myleik Teele, entrepreneur, coach, mentor, and community builder. Together they discuss the alarming statistics surrounding cervical cancer among Black women and the systemic issues that contribute to delayed diagnoses and inadequate care. Moved by the tragic story of beauty influencer Jessica Pettway, who died from misdiagnosed cervical cancer, Kemi points to this loss as a wake-up call to push the conversation beyond pregnancy and call for a radical shift in how gynecologic care is approached for Black women. Listen as Kemi gets real about the preventable factors of cervical cancer. With takeaways on HPV, the need for regular screenings, and the importance of advocating for oneself in medical settings, this conversation is both eye-opening and necessary.  Pre-order Dr. Doll's Book: A Terrible Strength: The Hidden Crisis of the Black Womb and Your Survival Guide to Healing By Kemi Doll, MD, MSCR  Join us in Healing Our Wombs at www.kemidoll.com/womb. Text Dr. Kemi directly.

Kemi Blake started training contortion as an adult with a body that wasn't built for it — no childhood conditioning, no natural flexibility, just a fierce refusal to quit and an unusual willingness to pay close attention to what her body was doing in the moments before she lost consciousness. What she found wasn't a performance hack. It was a map of the nervous system, the body's hidden pressure architecture, and the emotional terrain that most of us spend our lives navigating blind.BIG IDEAThe nervous system doesn't distinguish between emotional pain and physical pain — and that single fact changes everything about how you heal.Kemi Blake contact infoWebsite: https://bodikemistri.comSend Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond here. To contact his team, please send an email to team@ifixhearts.com Pre-Order Stay Off My Kitchen Table at Amazon. Like what you hear? Head over to IFixHearts.com/book to grab a copy of my book, Stay Off My Operating Table. Ready to go deeper? Talk to someone from my team at IFixHearts.com/talk.Stay Off My Operating Table on X: Dr. Ovadia: @iFixHearts Jack Heald: @JackHeald5 Learn more: Stay Off My Operating Table on Amazon Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart Health Jack Heald's website: CultYourBrand.com Theme Song : Rage AgainstWritten & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey(c) 2016 Mercury Retro RecordingsAny use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from Dr. Philip Ovadia.

Eat right. Get plenty of exercise. You never know when you might need every last resource of the body to make it through the night alive. Music: "The Unknown - Creative Cut - Minimal" by KeMi, "Infinite Emptiness" by Matooma, "Folklore - Alternative Version" by Ardie Son, all rights reserved. Patreon subscribers listen ad-free: www.patreon.com/sorennarnia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Career isolation doesn't just affect morale, it can quietly shape the quality of your writing, limiting creativity, clarity, and the willingness to take intellectual risks.  In this episode, Kemi explores how isolation shows up in academic and grant-writing spaces, especially when you are the “first,” “only,” or navigating environments without shared perspective. She highlights why strong writing isn't built in a vacuum: it's strengthened through supportive networks.  Tune in for a perspective shift that may change how you approach feedback, collaboration, and the plan you need to rebuild the conditions that make excellent writing possible. If you'd like to learn more foundational career navigation concepts for women of color in academic medicine and public health, sign up for our KD Coaching Foundations Series: www.kemidoll.com/foundations. Text Dr. Kemi directly.

Menopause is a natural transition that affects those with female reproductive organs, yet society often frames it as a challenge to be conquered. Kemi argues that this perspective is not only misleading but also dangerous. Instead of embracing menopause as a natural part of life, many women are bombarded with advice on biohacking and achieving an idealized version of health. This "menopause gold rush" has led to a flattening of the conversation, ignoring the complexities and risks associated with this stage of life. This episode serves as a reminder that menopause is not a battle to be fought but rather a natural transition that requires understanding, support, and awareness. Join Kemi as she explores these important themes and discover the importance of understanding the risks associated with menopause, particularly the rising rates of endometrial cancer.  Pre-order Dr. Doll's Book: A Terrible Strength: The Hidden Crisis of the Black Womb and Your Survival Guide to Healing By Kemi Doll, MD, MSCR  Join us in Healing Our Wombs at www.kemidoll.com/womb. Text Dr. Kemi directly.

Kemi Badenoch is the Conservative MP for North West Essex and the Leader of the Opposition. Since winning her seat in 2017, she has held cabinet positions as Minister of State for Equalities under Boris Johnson and Secretary of State for International Trade under Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak. She became leader of the Conservative Party in 2024 after Rishi Sunak's resignation and is the first black person to lead a political party in Britain. Her Nigerian parents came to Britain for medical treatment and Kemi was born in a private hospital in Wimbledon in January 1980. Her parents returned with their newborn daughter, and she was brought up in Nigeria in an affluent suburb of Lagos. After a series of military coups and economic downturns, her family, along with many other middle-class families in Nigeria saw their wealth decline and Kemi was sent to London to study for her A levels.Instead of following her parents into medicine, she chose to pursue Computer Systems Engineering and went to Sussex University. A well-paid career in IT followed and she joined the Conservative Party aged twenty-five where she also met her husband, Hamish. Her first attempt at becoming an MP was in 2010 in Dame Tessa Jowell's former constituency of Dulwich and West Norwood constituency in London. She finished third behind the Labour and Liberal Democrat candidates.In 2017, she was selected for the Saffron Walden seat and became an MP.She lives in London with her husband and three children and divides her time between Westminster and her constituency of North West Essex.DISC ONE: The Story of Tonight - Lin-Manuel Miranda, Okieriete Onaodowan, Daveed Diggs, Original Broadway Cast of Hamilton DISC TWO: Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough - Michael Jackson DISC THREE: Wonderful World - Sam Cooke DISC FOUR: Be Still - Aled Jones and English Session Orchestra DISC FIVE: Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen) - Baz Luhrmann DISC SIX: Love is All Around - Wet Wet Wet DISC SEVEN: Carry You Home – Alex Warren DISC EIGHT: Dear Theodosia - Leslie Odom Jr., Lin-Manuel Miranda BOOK CHOICE: Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray LUXURY ITEM: The Marvel Movie Collection with a solar-powered DVD player CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough - Michael Jackson Presenter: Lauren Laverne Producer: Sarah TaylorDesert Island Discs has cast many politicians away to the island over the years including Sir Keir Starmer, Nicola Sturgeon, Sir Vince Cable, Theresa May, Ed Miliband, Boris Johnson and Margaret Thatcher.

Note to listeners: The content of this story is particularly grim, and may be very disturbing to some. 'An Oral History of Hell,' a story written before this podcast began, is a bleak, brutish tale of suspense related by a narrator condemned to Hell's wintry plain. The Grip, the Speaking Stones, the Far Mountains, the Perimeter, the Lie: In describing Hell's harsh geography and customs, Nicholas Strait also describes the events and people that brought him to damnation. His search for a way out must navigate madness, addiction, and the immutable hand of death. MUSIC: "The Unknown" by Kemi, "Deep Blue" by YahavK, "Eternal Recluse" by Kyle Preston, "Too Much" by Michael Vignola, "Uncharted Lands" by Romeo, "One Word (Reworked)" by Christopher Galavan. All rights reserved. Patreon subscribers listen ad-free: www.patreon.com/sorennarnia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices