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Doing The Thing"Where's The Song Of The Summer?!"On this episode of Doing The Thing, More Than A Muse's Sadie Anderson & Stauney Hansen and W!ZARD Radio Station's Ananya Goyal jump in to talk about everything that has happened this week.
They talk about the Tony Awards, musicals becoming cool again, the British government's plans to curb social media usage amongst young children, letting yourself be bored and what they think the Song of the Summer might (or might not) be!
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It’s a Fandom ThingPop Culture and Fandom News for the Week of June 1stOn this week's Pop Culture and Fandom News episode, Ashleigh Stiles from W!ZARD Radio joins Erin to discuss the WWE, the latest Mission: Impossible movie, Zach Cregger's Weapons, and the reason horror and comedy work so well together. They also cover the trailer for Dexter: Resurrection and Sir Ian McKellen's opening of a historic all-trans and non-binary production of a Shakespeare classic.
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They talk about the British government's plans for copyright, their initial impressions on AI, new footage from the Titan submersible, billionaires doing stupid things and the artists they want to see before they die.
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Website: wizardradio.com...2025-05-2657 minDoing The Thing"We Need To Get Judge Judy In Here ASAP!"On this episode of Doing The Thing, It's A Fandom Thing's Erin Marlow, Kate Atkin from Girls In Low Places and W!ZARD Radio Station’s James Gilmore jump in to talk about everything that has happened this week.They talk about the Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively lawsuit, being disappointed by AI, if we should be worried about new AI models, their GRAMMY predictions and which artists they'd want to see a biographical film about.Discover more content from your favourite creators from across W!ZARD Radio Media:Instagram: @wi...2025-02-0357 minDoing The Thing"I Have No Dignity, I Gave That Away"On this episode of Doing The Thing, Great Pop Culture Debate's Eric Rezsnyak and W!ZARD Radio Station's Ananya Goyal and Lekhika Chaudhary jump in to talk about everything that has happened this week.They talk about if TikTok is ultimately doomed in the United States, the over-saturation of political content on social media, their award season picks, favourite films of the past 12 months and which reality TV shows they would go on!Discover more content from your favourite creators from across W!ZARD Radio Media:Instagram: @wizradio...2025-01-2753 minDoing The Thing"I'm Sorry... I'm Going To Have To Disagree With You"On this episode of Doing The Thing, It's A Continent's Astrid & Chinny and W!ZARD Radio Station's Nathan Eckersley & Tamzin Kraftman jump in to talk about everything that has happened this week.They have lively debates about the Supreme Court's hearing on a potential TikTok ban, capping the price of concert tickets, tackling ticket touts and which reality TV show they would love to be on.Discover more content from your favourite creators from across W!ZARD Radio Media:Instagram: @wizradioTikTok: @wizradioWebsite: wizardradio.com2025-01-1357 minDoing The Thing"This Is The Era I Should’ve Been Born In!”On this episode of Doing The Thing, W!ZARD Radio Station's Lekhika Chaudhary, More Than A Muse's Sadie Anderson and Girl In Low Place's Katie Atkin jump in to talk about everything that has happened this week.They talk about their New Years, hopes for 2025, Meghan Markle's new Netflix series, the pros and cons of an 'offline boyfriend' and the old technology that they secretly really miss.Discover more content from your favourite creators from across W!ZARD Radio Media:Instagram: @wizradioTikTok: @wizradioWebsite: wizardradio...2025-01-0656 minDoing The Thing"It's A Big, Scary Movie Now"On this episode of Doing The Thing, W!ZARD Radio Station's James Gilmore, Ashleigh Stiles and Great Pop Culture Debate's Eric Rezsnyak jump in to look back on the biggest moments from 2024.They talk about the rise and fall of the Hawk Tua girl, the Wicked press tour taking over everyone's lives, the impact of Charli XCX's Brat on world politics and the future of pop music.Discover more content from your favourite creators from across W!ZARD Radio Media:Instagram: @wizradioTikTok: @wizradioWebsite: wizardradio...2024-12-2357 minDoing The Thing"Who'd Have Thunk It": A US Election SpecialOn this episode of Doing The Thing, W!ZARD Radio Station's Ashleigh Stiles, Lekhika Chaudhary, Nathan Eckersley and Tamzin Kraftman jump in to talk about the US Election in the week following the vote.They talk about their reactions after Trump's victory, their predictions for Trump's First 100 Days, how to unite the US in such divisive times and the future of the US between now and the next election.Discover more content from your favourite creators from across W!ZARD Radio Media:Instagram: @wizradioTikTok: @wizradio...2024-11-1158 minDoing The Thing"Does It Take One Big Catastrophe?"On this episode of Doing The Thing, W!ZARD Radio Station's James Gilmore, Ananya Goyal and It's A Continent's Astrid & Chinny jump in to talk about everything that has happened this week.They talk about the reaction to Liam Payne's passing, the treatment of celebrities on the internet, the US' cultural influence and the impending release of the Wicked movie.Discover more content from your favourite creators from across W!ZARD Radio Media:Instagram: @wizradioTikTok: @wizradioWebsite: wizardradio.com Learn more...2024-10-2153 minDoing The Thing"The People That They Call Back... Need It"On this episode of Doing The Thing, W!ZARD Radio Station's Myles McCaulskey, The Motion's Fé Oj and More Than A Muse's Sadie Anderson jump in to talk about everything that has happened this week.They talk about Naomi Campbell's charity controversy, trusting celebrity brands, personalised ads on social media and their most desired (and most hated) 00s comebacks.Discover more content from your favourite creators from across W!ZARD Radio Media:Instagram: @wizradioTikTok: @wizradioWebsite: wizardradio.com Learn more about y...2024-10-0755 minDoing The Thing"It's Spooky Season!"On this episode of Doing The Thing, It's A Fandom Thing's Erin Marlow, Weekly Dose of Wicked's Ashley Runkles & Sierra Roberson and W!ZARD Radio Station's James Gilmore jump in to talk about everything that has happened this week.They talk about the viral "Goodbye Meta AI" hoax and if our anxiety about AI is justified, terms and conditions going too far, schools banning smartphones and their favourite spooky season films.Discover more content from your favourite creators from across W!ZARD Radio Media:Instagram: @wizradioTikTok: @wizradio2024-09-3056 minDoing The Thing“It Just Feels Very Mean”On this episode of Doing The Thing, W!ZARD Radio Station's Ashleigh Stiles and Lekhika Chaudhary jump in to talk about everything that has happened this week.They talk about extreme TV shows, the lawsuit against Mr Beast, Chappell Roan's UK tour, toxic relationships between fans and their favourite artists and, in a step change for the show, they explore a new generation of warfare after the explosions in Lebanon.Discover more content from your favourite creators from across W!ZARD Radio Media:Instagram: @wizradioTikTok: @wizradio2024-09-2355 minDoing The Thing"Times Are Actually Really Hard"On this episode of Doing The Thing, Great Pop Culture Debate's Eric Rezsnyak, W!ZARD Radio Station's Anoushka Rai and As Scene In's Kayleigh Carter talk about everything that has happened this week.They talk about Chappell Roan making pop... pop again, VMA moments past and present, the astronauts that are stuck on the space station and they ask: If things are so good... why do they feel so bad?Discover more content from your favourite creators from across W!ZARD Radio Media:Instagram: @wizradioTikTok: @wizradio2024-09-1655 minDoing The Thing"Everyone Has Something to Say"On this episode of Doing The Thing, W!ZARD Radio Station's James Gilmore, Life With No Warning's Isa Jorio and Eimear O'Reilly from the Outside In podcast discuss everything that has happened this week.They talk about schools banning mobile phones, Selena Gomez becoming a billionaire, YouTube blocking fitness videos from teens and the differences between living in London, Dublin and Paris.Discover more content from your favourite creators from across W!ZARD Radio Media:Instagram: @wizradioTikTok: @wizradioWebsite: wizardradio.com ...2024-09-0957 minDoing The Thing"People Want To Hear The Greatest Hits"On this episode of Doing The Thing, W!ZARD Radio Station's Nathan Eckersley, Myles McCaulskey and Fé Oj discuss everything that has happened this week.They talk about the massive Oasis reunion, our obsession with nostalgia, claims of disinformation on X (fka Twitter) and... is AI about to take all of our jobs?!Discover more content from your favourite creators from across W!ZARD Radio Media:Instagram: @wizradioTikTok: @wizradioWebsite: wizardradio.com Learn more about your ad choices. 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Visit...2024-08-1954 minDoing The Thing"This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things"On this episode of Doing The Thing, W!ZARD Radio Station's Ashleigh Stiles, Great Pop Culture Debate's Eric Rezsnyak, It's A Fandom Thing's Erin Marlow and Self Interrupted's Kit Costello discuss everything that has happened this week.They talk about Taylor Swift's cancelled gigs in Vienna, concert etiquette, new announcements from Disney and Olympic gold medals for everyone!Discover more content from your favourite creators from across W!ZARD Radio Media:Instagram: @wizradioTikTok: @wizradioWebsite: wizardradio.com Learn more about your...2024-08-1256 minDoing The Thing"I'm King Of The Red Team"On this episode of Doing The Thing, W!ZARD Radio Media's James Gilmore and L'Podcast's Zack Signore discuss everything that has happened this week.They talk about the cultural differences between Americans and Europeans, what the Founding Fathers would really want, the importance of a bad film and the impact of social media on modern actors.Discover more content from your favourite creators from across W!ZARD Radio Media:Instagram: @wizradioTikTok: @wizradioWebsite: wizardradio.com Learn more about your ad choices...2024-07-2955 minDoing The Thing"Who Needs Films When You've Got All This Happening?"On this episode of Doing The Thing, W!ZARD Radio Station's Myles McCaulskey and Astrid Madimba and Chinny Ukata from the podcast It’s A Continent hang out.They open with the breaking news of Joe Biden stepping down as the Presidential candidate, before talking about the lack of hype for the Summer Olympics in Paris, the concerning trend of Brits going missing abroad and the evolution of celebrity reality TV shows over the years.Discover more content from your favourite creators from across W!ZARD Radio Media:Instagram: @wizradio...2024-07-2254 minDoing The Thing"Why Have You Not Voted? Please"On this episode of Doing The Thing, W!ZARD Radio Station's James Gilmore, Lekhika Chaudhary, Nathan Eckersley and Tamzin Kraftman host a General Election Special.They talk about the General Election outcome, the UK's voting system, the rise of Reform UK, the new government's priorities and their election icks.Discover more content from your favourite creators from across W!ZARD Radio Media:Instagram: @wizradioTikTok: @wizradioWebsite: wizardradio.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-07-0857 minDoing The Thing"That's Not My Tea, It's Not Happening"On this episode of Doing The Thing, W!ZARD Radio Station's James Gilmore, Myles McCaulskey and Self Interrupted's Kit Costello connect for a wide-ranging conversation.They talk about the the state of new music and why our favourite artists would be in the "Overs" category on The X Factor, the Jay Slater case and the search for missing people, as well as stories from long flights.Discover more content from your favourite creators from across W!ZARD Radio Media:Instagram: @wizradioTikTok: @wizradioWebsite: wizardradio.com2024-07-0155 minDoing The Thing"Is Fame All It's Cracked Up To Be?"On this episode of Doing The Thing, It's A Fandom Thing's Erin Marlow and W!ZARD Radio Station's Ananya Goyal and Nathan Eckersley cover everything from pop culture to AI.They talk about the K-pop domination, dream festival line-ups, if AI will be the next overhyped technology and if fame is all its cracked up to be.Discover more content from your favourite creators from across W!ZARD Radio Media:Instagram: @wizradioTikTok: @wizradioWebsite: wizardradio.com Learn more about your ad...2024-06-2457 minDoing The Thing"My Algorithm Is Either Michael Jackson or Martha From Baby Reindeer"On this episode of Doing The Thing, W!ZARD Radio Station's Lekhika Chaudhary, Great Pop Culture Debate's Eric Rezsnyak and Ashley Runkles & Sierra Roberson from Weekly Dose of Wicked to cover everything from space to pop culture.They talk about the changing needs of the education system, school in the UK vs USA, exploring space beyond the moon and Fiona Harvey suing Netflix for $170m.Discover more content from your favourite creators from across W!ZARD Radio Media:Instagram: @wizradioTikTok: @wizradioWebsite: wizardradio.com2024-06-1054 minDoing The Thing“You Don’t Miss The Microplastics Till They’re Gone!”On this episode of Doing The Thing, W!ZARD Radio Station's Ashleigh Stiles, Lisa Gilmore from the Unwineding podcast and L'Podcast's Zack Signore talk about everything from science to stans.They talk about Queen selling their entire music catalogue for $1 billion, selling you a revolution, investing in space and if they would go on a Harry Styles walking tour around Cheshire.Discover more content from your favourite creators from across W!ZARD Radio Media:Instagram: @wizradioTikTok: @wizradioWebsite: wizardradio.com Learn...2024-06-0356 minDoing The Thing"Diva's Are Allowed And I'm Dead Serious!"On this episode of Doing The Thing, The Motion's Fé Oj, W!ZARD Radio Station's Isa Jorio, As Scene In's Kayleigh Carter and Kit Costello from Self Interrupted throw in for a roundtable chat.They talk about Nicki Minaj getting arrested in Germany, Billie Eilish rejecting the idea of three-hour concerts, pop stars vs film stars and disastrous festival experiences... plus a controversial opinion about Zendaya's acting!Discover more content from your favourite creators from across W!ZARD Radio Media:Instagram: @wizradioTikTok: @wizradioWebsite: wizardradio.c...2024-05-2755 minDoing The Thing"It's Not Just My Eyes That Are Rolling"On this episode of Doing The Thing, Great Pop Culture Debate’s Eric Resnyak, It’s A Fandom Thing’s Erin Marlow and W!ZARD Radio Station's James Gilmore link-up for a pop culture deep dive!They talk about destroying social media, the European leg of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, a Supernatural engagement and Billie Eilish taking "saving the planet" into her own hands.Discover more content from your favourite creators from across W!ZARD Radio Media:Instagram: @wizradioTikTok: @wizradioWebsite: wizardradio.com L...2024-05-2057 minDoing The Thing"If You Give Me Unlimited Powers To Talk Forever... I Will"On this episode of Doing The Thing, W!ZARD Radio Station's Anoushka Rai, Ashleigh Stiles, Lekhika Chaudhary and Nathan Eckersley sit down for an all-new episode with a fresh format!They talk about the UK's Eurovision failings, the controversy surrounding Manchester's new music venue "Co-Op Live", if we need to prioritise the Arts more in schools and paying for social media.Discover more content from your favourite creators from across W!ZARD Radio Media:Instagram: @wizradioTikTok: @wizradioWebsite: wizardradio.com Learn...2024-05-1357 minDoing The Thing“Primary School Choirs… We Sing In Unison!”On this episode of Doing The Thing, W!ZARD Radio Station's Ananya Goyal, Lekhika Chaudhary and Myles McCaulskey, and Kit Costello from the podcast Self Interrupted, are on the line.They talk about the Rapunzel controversy and ask if Disney is too focused on representation, parents not questioning fake news, dream festival line-ups and the new Taylor Swift album.Discover more content from your favourite creators from across W!ZARD Radio Media:Instagram: @wizradioTikTok: @wizradioWebsite: wizardradio.com Learn more about...2024-04-1559 minDoing The Thing"That Makes Me Mad... It Makes Me MAD"On this episode of Doing The Thing, It's A Continent's Astrid & Chinny, L'Podcast's Zack Signore and W!ZARD Radio Station's James Gilmore are talking about everything and anything.They talk about Taylor Swift ticket scams, the battle of the tours between Swift and Beyoncé, the shift away from Hollywood films and if the world is now truly doomed once and for all.Discover more content from your favourite creators from across W!ZARD Radio Media:Instagram: @wizradioTikTok: @wizradioWebsite: wizardradio.com L...2024-04-0856 minDoing The Thing"We Don't Care About You Anymore"On this episode of Doing The Thing, Great Pop Culture Debate's Eric Rezsnyak, It's A Fandom Thing's Erin Marlow, The Motion's Fé Oj and W!ZARD Radio Station's Ashleigh Stiles are talking all things pop culture.They talk about the new potential TikTok ban, if artificial intelligence is going to take everyone's jobs, the revelations about children's TV on the "Quiet On Set" documentary and if we have learnt anything about how to treat celebrities.Discover more content from your favourite creators from across W!ZARD Radio Media:Instagram: @wizradio2024-03-2558 minDoing The Thing“They Should Have Underlined Imagination”On this episode of Doing The Thing, W!ZARD Radio Station's Lekhika Chaudhary, Ananya Goyal and Anoushka Rai, and Lisa Gilmore (from the Unwineding podcast) are all together for a bumper episode.They talk about RAYE breaking BRIT Award records, British supermarkets vs American super stores, the Willy Wonka Experience in Glasgow and if love can actually be blind.Discover more content from your favourite creators from across W!ZARD Radio Media:Instagram: @wizradioTikTok: @wizradioWebsite: wizardradio.com Learn more about...2024-03-0458 minDoing The Thing"Pope Francis In His Balenciaga Puffer Jacket"On this episode of Doing The Thing, Ashleigh Stiles, Nathan Eckersley and James Gilmore (all from W!ZARD Radio Station) dive into everything from current affairs to tech news.They talk about 4 billion people going to the polls in 2024, the potential impact of AI on our futures, the mass job losses in technology and films such as 'Coyote vs. Acme' getting canned in the name of profit.Discover more content from your favourite creators from across W!ZARD Radio Media:Instagram: @wizradioTikTok: @wizradioWebsite: wizardradio...2024-02-2657 minDoing The Thing"It's Concerning How Much We Care About Other People"On this episode of Doing The Thing, Tati Kapaya & Kayleigh Carter (from As Scene In), Eric Rezsnyak (from Great Pop Culture Debate) and W!ZARD Radio Station's Myles McCaulskey have the ultimate pop culture deep dive.They talk about Taylor Swift stealing the GRAMMYs, Nicki Minaj & Megan Thee Stallion's beef, having our own opinions on new releases and Super Bowl ad controversies.Discover more content from your favourite creators from across W!ZARD Radio Media:Instagram: @wizradioTikTok: @wizradioWebsite: wizardradio.com ...2024-02-1259 minDoing The Thing"Is Taylor Swift Going To Get Involved In The Election?"On this episode of Doing The Thing, W!ZARD Radio Station's Nathan Eckersley, Anoushka Rai and the big boss James Gilmore sit down to talk about pop culture and it's true impact on the world.They talk about Barbie's snub at the Oscars (and if it makes the awards less relevant), how to rate the best movies of the year, Taylor Swift's impact on global politics and young men feeling emasculated in school.Discover more content from your favourite creators from across W!ZARD Radio Media:Instagram: @wizradio...2024-02-0559 minDoing The Thing“I Don't Grow My Own Potatoes On Earth... I'm Not Doing It On Mars!"On this episode of Doing The Thing, W!ZARD Radio Station's Lekhika Chaudhary, Ashleigh Stiles and Chinny Ukata (from It's A Continent) hang out to cover everything from reality TV to AI, climate protests and more.They talk about The Traitors, Taylor Swift's deep fake AI images, protesting the climate with orange confetti, growing potatoes on Mars and Margot Robbie's big Oscars snub.Discover more content from your favourite creators from across W!ZARD Radio Media:Instagram: @wizradioTikTok: @wizradioWebsite: wizardradio.com 2024-01-2956 minDoing The Thing"I Want To Go To Heaven One Day... I'm Not Involved In This!"On the new episode of Doing The Thing, Fé Oj (from The Motion), Myles McCaulskey (from Myles McCaulskey: The Interviews) and W!ZARD Radio Station's James Gilmore hang out for a discussion that goes in every direction.They talk about the news becoming mind-numbing, Timothée Chalamet's status as a major film star, their TV show disappointments, the issue with live music venues in London and the future direction of popular music.Discover more content from your favourite creators from across W!ZARD Radio Media:Instagram: @wizradioTikTok: @wi...2024-01-1558 minDoing The ThingComing SoonCome hang with your favourite creators, podcasters and radio presenters from across W!ZARD Radio Media as they open their minds and share everything happening in their world this week. Don't miss the live broadcast on W!ZARD Radio Station every Sunday from 8PM (GMT) and on all podcast platforms from Monday morning. Learn more about your ad choices. 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The Nathan Eckersley PodcastJoe CollinsNathan Eckersley is joined by Joe Collins from the organisation Yet Again to discuss human rights, boycotts against the Beijing 2022 Olympics and how to turn 'yet again' into 'never again'.Joe Collins is currently undertaking a Masters of Law having just graduated from the University of York with First Class Honours in Law. His undergraduate dissertation critically reviewed the dolus specialis for the crime of genocide and challenged the ability of the Genocide Convention to respond to modern atrocity. Joe has also been a Regional Ambassador for the Holocaust Educational Trust since 2017.2022-01-1043 minThe Nathan Eckersley PodcastIs the Government investing in the futures of young people?Nathan Eckersley is diving deep into the biggest political news and current affairs impacting young people. This week he wants your opinion on if the Government is doing enough to invest in the futures of young people. Plus he is joined by Joe Collins from the organisation Yet Again to discuss human rights, boycotts against the Beijing 2022 Olympics and how to turn 'yet again' into 'never again'.On The Nathan Eckersley Podcast, Nathan Eckersley discusses the biggest political news and current affairs and is joined by thought leaders from across the political spectrum for...2022-01-101h 23The Nathan Eckersley PodcastLaura Faulkner OBE - Live from Expo 2020 in DubaiNathan Eckersley comes live from the UK Pavilion from Expo 2020 in Dubai. He is joined by the Commissioner General of the UK Pavilion Laura Faulkner to find out about the story behind the pavilion.Laura Faulkner has designed the UK's presence on world stages including the Olympic and Paralympic Games and created the UK's World Expo and Events Team to accelerate UK exports and grow foreign direct investment to the UK. She currently leads the UK Pavilion at the Expo 2020 in Dubai, where for 182 from 2021-2022 (delayed due to COVID-19), 192 countries will gather to...2021-12-2721 minThe Nathan Eckersley PodcastExpo 2020 Special - Live from DubaiNathan Eckersley is diving deep into the biggest political news and current affairs impacting young people. This week he comes live from the UK Pavilion from Expo 2020 in Dubai to ask the question: Does the UK do enough to promote innovation? Plus he is joined by the Commissioner General of the UK Pavilion Laura Faulkner to find out about the story behind the pavilion.On The Nathan Eckersley Podcast, Nathan Eckersley discusses the biggest political news and current affairs and is joined by thought leaders from across the political spectrum for special interviews. The...2021-12-2758 minThe Nathan Eckersley PodcastProfessor Sir John CurticeNathan Eckersley is joined by polling expert Professor Sir John Curtice to find out what voters think.Professor Sir John Curtice is a British political scientist who is currently Professor of Politics at the University of Strathclyde. He is best known for his appearances on the BBC's general election coverage - most notably accurately predicting the outcome of elections in 2005, 2010, 2015 and 2017. He serves as President of the British Polling Council, vice-chair of the Economic and Social Data Service's Advisory Committee and is a member of the editorial board of the Journal of Elections, the...2021-12-1341 minThe Nathan Eckersley PodcastDoes Boris Johnson still deserve to be Prime Minister?Nathan Eckersley is diving deep into the biggest political news and current affairs impacting young people. This week he wants your opinion on if Boris Johnson still deserves to be Prime Minister. Plus he is joined by polling expert Professor Sir John Curtice to find out what voters think.On The Nathan Eckersley Podcast, Nathan Eckersley discusses the biggest political news and current affairs and is joined by thought leaders from across the political spectrum for special interviews. The podcast is recorded live from Manchester, UK every Sunday afternoon - to get involved with...2021-12-131h 19The Nathan Eckersley PodcastMatt RidleyNathan Eckersley is joined by author and biologist Matt Ridley about the Omicron variant of COVID-19 and finding the origin of the pandemic.Matt Ridley is a British journalist, businessman and biologist known for his science books including "Genome" and "The Evolution of Everything: How Ideas Emerge" and his regular contributions to The Times newspaper. In his new book, "Viral" her partners with genetic engineering expert Dr Alina Chan to explore the evidence and hypotheses surrounding the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.Find out more and buy the book "...2021-12-0623 minThe Nathan Eckersley PodcastIs the UK Government’s reaction to the Omicron variant justified?Nathan Eckersley is diving deep into the biggest political news and current affairs impacting young people. This week he wants your opinion on if the UK Government's reaction to the Omicron variant is justified. Plus he is joined by author and biologist Matt Ridley about the Omicron variant of COVID-19 and finding the origin of the pandemic.On The Nathan Eckersley Podcast, Nathan Eckersley discusses the biggest political news and current affairs and is joined by thought leaders from across the political spectrum for special interviews. The podcast is recorded live from Manchester, UK...2021-12-061h 02The Nathan Eckersley PodcastDov FormanNathan Eckersley is joined by author and campaigner Dov Forman to talk about his new book and Holocaust remembrance.Dov Forman and his great grandmother Lily Ebert went viral in 2021. Not for a TikTok dance, but for sharing Lily's story. A Holocaust survivor who was liberated from Auschwitz in 1944, over the past year, Lily and Dov have made it their mission to make sure that "never again" is more than just a saying, but a promise. Their social media accounts sharing this message have gained millions of followers, and now they have published a...2021-11-2923 minThe Nathan Eckersley PodcastIs the Channel migrant crisis just a UK problem?Nathan Eckersley is diving deep into the biggest political news and current affairs impacting young people. This week he wants your opinion on if the Channel migrant crisis is just a UK problem. Plus, he is joined by author and campaigner Dov Forman to talk about his new book and Holocaust remembrance.On The Nathan Eckersley Podcast, Nathan Eckersley discusses the biggest political news and current affairs and is joined by thought leaders from across the political spectrum for special interviews. The podcast is recorded live from Manchester, UK every Sunday afternoon - to...2021-11-291h 00The Nathan Eckersley PodcastBaroness Natalie BennettNathan Eckersley is joined by the former leader of the Green Party, Baroness Natalie Bennett to discuss the summit, climate change and reform in the House of Lords.Born and raised in Australia, Natalie Bennett moved to the UK in 1999 and became a contributing journalist to the Guardian, Independent and the Times. In 2006 she was elected as leader of the Green Party, a position she held until 2016 at the end of her second term. She was nominated for a life peerage to the House of Lords in 2019 and became the Green Party's second member...2021-11-1541 minThe Nathan Eckersley PodcastHas COP26 been a success?Nathan Eckersley is diving deep into the biggest political news and current affairs impacting young people. This week he wants your opinion on if COP26 has been a success. Plus, he is joined by the former leader of the Green Party, Baroness Natalie Bennett to discuss the summit, climate change and reform in the House of Lords.On The Nathan Eckersley Podcast, Nathan Eckersley discusses the biggest political news and current affairs and is joined by thought leaders from across the political spectrum for special interviews. The podcast is recorded live from Manchester, UK...2021-11-151h 22The Nathan Eckersley PodcastEscaping North Korea: Timothy ChoIn this special episode of The Nathan Eckersley Podcast, Nathan is joined by Human Rights Activist & North Korean Defector Timothy Cho.In this interview, Timothy talks about fleeing the country, his experience in prison camps in North Korea, and his ambitions to run as a member of a ward council in the UK - one of the only North Korean defectors to run for an official role outside of North Korea.Connect with Timothy Cho on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Timothycho08DISCLAIMER: Any facts...2021-11-0854 minThe Nathan Eckersley PodcastDo you trust our elected politicians?Nathan Eckersley is diving deep into the biggest political news and current affairs impacting young people. This week he wants your opinion on if we can trust our elected politicians. Plus, hear an exclusive snippet of Nathan's hour-long special interview with Human Rights Activist & North Korean Defector Timothy Cho.On The Nathan Eckersley Podcast, Nathan Eckersley discusses the biggest political news and current affairs and is joined by thought leaders from across the political spectrum for special interviews. The podcast is recorded live from Manchester, UK every Sunday afternoon - to get involved with...2021-11-0853 minThe Nathan Eckersley PodcastSteve Baker MPNathan Eckersley is joined by Deputy Chair of the COVID Recovery Group Steve Baker MP to discuss the budget and Brexit.Steve Baker has led more rebellions in the House of Commons in the past few years than you could count on two hands - most notably against Theresa May, and calling for the resignation of Dominic Cummings. He has been the MP for Wycombe since 2010 and is a steering committee member of the COVID Recovery Group, a group of Conservative MPs who opposed the UK government's December 2020 lockdown....2021-11-0144 minThe Nathan Eckersley PodcastDoes the Autumn Budget reflect a healthy economy?Nathan Eckersley is diving deep into the biggest political news and current affairs impacting young people. This week he wants your opinion on if the Autumn Budget reflects a healthy economy. Plus, he is joined by Deputy Chair of the COVID Recovery Group Steve Baker MP to discuss the budget and Brexit.On The Nathan Eckersley Podcast, Nathan Eckersley discusses the biggest political news and current affairs and is joined by thought leaders from across the political spectrum for special interviews. The podcast is recorded live from Manchester, UK every Sunday afternoon - to...2021-11-011h 22The Nathan Eckersley PodcastShaun BaileyNathan Eckersley is joined by Conservative Member of the London Assembly Shaun Bailey to discuss policing, racism and his mayoral campaign.As well as being a member of the London Assembly (a role he's held since 2015), Shaun Bailey is also the Chairman of the Police and Crime Committee for London. From 2010 to 2013 he was also appointed a special advisor on youth and crime to then-Prime Minister David Cameron. He stood unsuccessfully in the 2021 London mayoral election, losing to Sadiq Khan.Find out more about Shaun Bailey here: https://www...2021-10-2540 minThe Nathan Eckersley PodcastAre the UK’s public services fit for purpose?Nathan Eckersley is diving deep into the biggest political news and current affairs impacting young people. This week he wants your opinion on if the UK's public services are fit for purpose. Plus, he is joined by Conservative Member of the London Assembly Shaun Bailey to discuss policing, racism and his mayoral campaign.On The Nathan Eckersley Podcast, Nathan Eckersley discusses the biggest political news and current affairs and is joined by thought leaders from across the political spectrum for special interviews. The podcast is recorded live from Manchester, UK every Sunday afternoon...2021-10-251h 20The Nathan Eckersley PodcastNathan LawNathan Eckersley is joined by Hong Kong pro-democracy activist & Nobel Peace Prize nominee Nathan Law to discuss his journey and the situation in Hong Kong.Nathan Law first gained notoriety as one of the student leaders during the 79-day Umbrella Movement in 2014, which saw civilians use civil disobedience to demand more transparent elections. In September 2016, at the age of 23, he was elected to serve as a legislator for Hong Kong Island, making him the youngest lawmaker in the history of the legislative council of Hong Kong. Following the enactment of the controversial National Security...2021-10-1834 minThe Nathan Eckersley PodcastIs the West doing enough to defend freedom in China?Nathan Eckersley is diving deep into the biggest political news and current affairs impacting young people. This week he wants your opinion on if the West is doing enough to defend freedom in China. Plus, he is joined by Hong Kong pro-democracy activist & Nobel Peace Prize nominee Nathan Law to discuss his journey and the situation in Hong Kong.On The Nathan Eckersley Podcast, Nathan Eckersley discusses the biggest political news and current affairs and is joined by thought leaders from across the political spectrum for special interviews. The podcast is recorded live from...2021-10-181h 12The Nathan Eckersley PodcastChris Green MPNathan Eckersley is joined by Conservative MP Chris Green who is a member of the COVID Recovery Group to discuss Brexit, rebelling against Theresa May and lockdown.Chris Green was elected as the MP for Bolton West in the 2015 general election. In 2019, he was appointed as a Parliamentary Private Secretary in the Department for Education and stepped down from the position a year later in protest with the government's approach to COVID-19 restrictions. He is now a steering committee member of the lockdown-sceptic COVID Recovery Group, a group of Conservative MPs who oppose the...2021-10-1136 minThe Nathan Eckersley PodcastHas Brexit been a success so far?Nathan Eckersley is diving deep into the biggest political news and current affairs impacting young people. This week he wants your opinion on if Brexit has been a success so far. Plus, he is joined by Conservative MP Chris Green who is a member of the COVID Recovery Group to discuss Brexit, rebelling against Theresa May and lockdown.On The Nathan Eckersley Podcast, Nathan Eckersley discusses the biggest political news and current affairs and is joined by thought leaders from across the political spectrum for special interviews. The podcast is recorded live from Manchester...2021-10-111h 13The Nathan Eckersley PodcastChristian Wakeford MPNathan Eckersley is joined by Conservative MP Christian Wakeford who is one of the 2019 "Red Wall" MPs to discuss predictions for the Party Conference, the future of the Conservatives, education and future lockdown restrictions.Christian Wakeford was elected as the MP for Bury South in the 2019 General Election, which beforehand had been a Labour seat since 1997. Christian won the seat as part of the Conservatives sweep of former Labour strongholds and it is the 10th most marginal seat in the UK. He also sits on the House of Commons Education Committee.2021-10-0440 minThe Nathan Eckersley PodcastIs the Conservative Party still conservative?Nathan Eckersley is diving deep into the biggest political news and current affairs impacting young people. This week he wants your opinion on if the Conservative Party is still conservative. Plus, he is joined by Conservative MP Christian Wakeford who is one of the 2019 "Red Wall" MPs to discuss predictions for the Party Conference, the future of the Conservatives, education and future lockdown restrictions.On The Nathan Eckersley Podcast, Nathan Eckersley discusses the biggest political news and current affairs and is joined by thought leaders from across the political spectrum for special interviews. The...2021-10-041h 19The Nathan Eckersley PodcastLabour Party and Insulate Britain (Special)Nathan Eckersley is diving deep into the biggest political news and current affairs impacting young people. This week it's a two topic special: He wants your opinion on if the Labour Party is ready for government and if Insulate Britain is a credible voice on climate change.On The Nathan Eckersley Podcast, Nathan Eckersley discusses the biggest political news and current affairs and is joined by thought leaders from across the political spectrum for special interviews. The podcast is recorded live from Manchester, UK every Sunday afternoon - to get involved with the show...2021-09-2754 minThe Nathan Eckersley PodcastBenedict RogersNathan Eckersley is joined by human rights campaigner and the co-founder of Hong Kong Watch Benedict Rogers to discuss the UN General Assembly, AUKUS and China.Benedict Rogers is a regular contributor to The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and The Huffington Post and has appeared on BBC, CNN, Sky, Al Jazeera and more. He is the co-founder and deputy chairman of the Conservative Party's human rights commission and the co-founder of the International Coalition to Stop Crimes Against Humanity in North Korea.His is also the...2021-09-2034 minThe Nathan Eckersley PodcastIs the United Nations fit for purpose in the modern world?Nathan Eckersley is diving deep into the biggest political news and current affairs impacting young people. This week he wants your opinion on if the United Nations is fit for purpose in the modern world. Plus, he is joined by human rights campaigner and the co-founder of Hong Kong Watch Benedict Rogers to discuss the UN General Assembly, AUKUS and China.On The Nathan Eckersley Podcast, Nathan Eckersley discusses the biggest political news and current affairs and is joined by thought leaders from across the political spectrum for special interviews. The podcast is recorded...2021-09-201h 11The Nathan Eckersley PodcastKenneth FeinbergNathan Eckersley sits down with American lawyer Ken Feinberg who was Special Master of the 9/11 Victim’s Compensation Fund, and the subject of the new Netflix film "Worth".Kenneth Feinberg is an American attorney, specializing in mediation and alternative dispute resolution. Feinberg was appointed Special Master of the U.S. government's September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, where his role was to literally decide how much human life was worth. Since then he has led compensation funds for victims of disasters including the BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster, the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings, the Boeing 737 Max Crash an...2021-09-1323 minThe Nathan Eckersley PodcastHas the world become more dangerous since 9/11?Nathan Eckersley is diving deep into the biggest political news and current affairs impacting young people. This week he wants your opinion on if the world has become more dangerous since 9/11. Plus, he is joined by American lawyer Ken Feinberg who was Special Master of the 9/11 Victim’s Compensation Fund, and the subject of the new Netflix film "Worth".On The Nathan Eckersley Podcast, Nathan Eckersley discusses the biggest political news and current affairs and is joined by thought leaders from across the political spectrum for special interviews. The podcast is recorded live from Ma...2021-09-1357 minThe Nathan Eckersley PodcastAndrew Bowie MPNathan Eckersley sits down with Vice Chairman of the Conservative Party, Andrew Bowie MP, to discuss Afghanistan, Scottish independence (and his role as a Scottish MP), his time serving as Theresa May's Parliamentary Private Secretary and the Conservative Party's youth wing.Andrew Bowie MP has served as the MP for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine since 2017, when he unseated the SNP MP Stuart Donaldson. As well as being an MP, his role as the Vice Chairman of the Conservative Party sees him responsible for the Young Conservatives and has served as a Parliamentary Private Secretary...2021-09-0649 minThe Nathan Eckersley PodcastShould the United Kingdom disband?Nathan Eckersley is diving deep into the biggest political news and current affairs impacting young people. This week he wants your opinion on if the United Kingdom should disband. Plus, he is joined by Vice Chairman of the Conservative Party, Andrew Bowie MP, to discuss Afghanistan, Scottish independence (and his role as a Scottish MP) and the Conservative Party's youth wing.On The Nathan Eckersley Podcast, Nathan Eckersley discusses the biggest political news and current affairs and is joined by thought leaders from across the political spectrum for special interviews. The podcast is recorded...2021-09-061h 29The Nathan Eckersley PodcastSir Graham Brady MPNathan Eckersley sits down with the Chairman of the 1922 Committee, Conservative MP Sir Graham Brady, to discuss the exit from Afghanistan and Coronavirus lockdowns.As Chairman of the 1922 Committee, Sir Graham Brady is one of the most powerful Conservative MPs, a role he has undertaken since 2010 under four different Prime Ministers. In December 2010, The Spectator voted Brady has the "Backbencher of the Year" at its annual parliamentary awards. He also serves as the MP for Altrincham and Sale West, having been re-elected 7 times since 1997.Find out more about Sir...2021-08-3036 minThe Nathan Eckersley PodcastHas lockdown permanently damaged our civil liberties?Nathan Eckersley is diving deep into the biggest political news and current affairs impacting young people. This week he wants your opinion on if lockdown has permanently damaged our civil liberties. Plus, he is joined by the Chairman of the 1922 Committee, Conservative MP Sir Graham Brady, to discuss the exit from Afghanistan and Coronavirus lockdowns.On The Nathan Eckersley Podcast, Nathan Eckersley discusses the biggest political news and current affairs and is joined by thought leaders from across the political spectrum for special interviews. The podcast is recorded live from Manchester, UK every Sunday...2021-08-301h 13The Nathan Eckersley PodcastColonel Richard KempNathan Eckersley sits down with the former Commander of British Forces in Afghanistan, Colonel Richard Kemp, to discuss the Taliban and the future for the region.Colonel Richard Justin Kemp CBE is a retired British Army officer who served from 1977 to 2006. Among his assignments were the command of Operation Fingal in Afghanistan from July to November 2003, and work for the Joint Intelligence Committee and COBR. After retiring Kemp co-wrote Attack State Red with Chris Hughes. The book is an account of the 2007 Afghanistan campaign undertaken by the Royal Anglian Regiment, documenting their initial deployment.2021-08-2334 minThe Nathan Eckersley PodcastShould Western forces return to Afghanistan?Nathan Eckersley is diving deep into the biggest political news and current affairs impacting young people. This week he wants your opinion on if you think Western forces should return to Afghanistan. Plus, he is joined by the former Commander of British Forces in Afghanistan, Colonel Richard Kemp, to discuss the Taliban and the future for the region.On The Nathan Eckersley Podcast, Nathan Eckersley discusses the biggest political news and current affairs and is joined by thought leaders from across the political spectrum for special interviews. The podcast is recorded live from Manchester...2021-08-231h 11
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Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-08-1902 minThe Nathan Eckersley PodcastAndy BurnhamNathan Eckersley sits down with the Mayor for Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, to discuss issues surrounding policing, housing and policies for young people.Andy Burnham has served as the Mayor of Greater Manchester since 2017, before which he served in former Prime Minister Gordon Brown's Cabinet as Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Culture Secretary and Health Secretary. Burnham is the first appointed Mayor of Greater Manchester since the first Mayoral election in 2017 and was re-elected for a second term in May 2021.Find out more about Andy Burnham and the Mayor's...2021-08-1636 minThe Nathan Eckersley PodcastDoes local government effectively deliver for local people?Nathan Eckersley is diving deep into the biggest political news and current affairs impacting young people. This week he wants your opinions on if you think local government effectively delivers for local people. Plus, he is joined by the Mayor for Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, to discuss issues surrounding policing, housing and policies for young people.On The Nathan Eckersley Podcast, Nathan Eckersley discusses the biggest political news and current affairs and is joined by thought leaders from across the political spectrum for special interviews. The podcast is recorded live from Manchester, UK every...2021-08-161h 11The Nathan Eckersley PodcastTara CopelandNathan Eckersley sits down with Young Liberals Co-Chair Tara Copeland to discuss the Young Liberals agenda, the future of the Liberal Democrats and more.Tara Copeland sits on the Federal Executive team of the Young Liberals, the youth wing of the Liberal Democrats political party in the UK. Originally from Canada, she joined the Liberal Democrats in 2017 after moving to London, getting involved with her local party and the Young Liberals. She is an elected member of Federal Policy Committee and is also an executive member of LGBT+ Liberal Democrats.2021-08-0935 minThe Nathan Eckersley PodcastAre the Liberal Democrats still a major electoral force in British politics?Nathan Eckersley is diving deep into the biggest political news and current affairs impacting young people. This week he wants your opinions on if the Liberal Democrats are still a major electoral force in British politics. Plus, he is joined by Young Liberals Co-Chair Tara Copeland to discuss the future of the Liberal Democrats.On The Nathan Eckersley Podcast, Nathan Eckersley discusses the biggest political news and current affairs and is joined by thought leaders from across the political spectrum for special interviews. The podcast is recorded live from Manchester, UK every Sunday afternoon...2021-08-0952 minThe Nathan Eckersley PodcastJordan SchneiderNathan Eckersley sits down with ChinaTalk podcast host Jordan Schneider to discuss what is happening in China, the outcome of the G7 summit, the Belt and Road initiative and more.Jordan Schneider is a journalist and analyst with an expertise in China. He is the host of the ChinaTalk podcast and Substack which has a particular focus in China's economy, tech scene and policy; Jordan interviews policy analysts, business professionals, journalists and academics about China relations.Find out more about Jordan Schneider on his SubStack: https://chinatalk.substack.com/2021-08-0213 minThe Nathan Eckersley PodcastIs the rise of China our greatest challenge?Nathan Eckersley is diving deep into the biggest political news and current affairs impacting young people. This week he wants your opinions on if the rise of China as a global superpower is the West's greatest challenge. Plus, he is joined by ChinaTalk podcast host Jordan Schneider to discuss what is happening in the region.On The Nathan Eckersley Podcast, Nathan Eckersley discusses the biggest political news and current affairs and is joined by thought leaders from across the political spectrum for special interviews. The podcast is recorded live from Manchester, UK every Sunday...2021-08-0257 minThe Nathan Eckersley PodcastTom HarwoodNathan Eckersley sits down with GB News Political Correspondent Tom Harwood to discuss what's happening behind the scenes at the news channel, his experience working for the Brexit Vote Leave campaign, his thoughts on Boris Johnson's premiership, new lockdown rules and more.Tom Harwood is a British journalist and political commentator who has previously worked for political news website Guido Fawkes and The Daily Telegraph, prior to becoming a correspondent for GB News. In 2019, he was listed by LBC as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Conservatives and that same year became the youngest...2021-07-2638 minThe Nathan Eckersley PodcastShould Boris Johnson resign as Prime Minister?Nathan Eckersley is diving deep into the biggest political news and current affairs impacting young people. This week he wants your opinions on if Boris Johnson should resign as Prime Minister. Plus, he is joined by GB News Political Correspondent Tom Harwood to discuss what's happening behind the scenes at the news channel, Brexit and lockdown.On The Nathan Eckersley Podcast, Nathan Eckersley discusses the biggest political news and current affairs and is joined by thought leaders from across the political spectrum for special interviews. The podcast is recorded live from Manchester, UK every...2021-07-261h 13The Nathan Eckersley PodcastCat Smith MPNathan Eckersley sits down with Labour MP and Shadow Secretary of State for Young People & Democracy Cat Smith to discuss how COVID-19 has impacted young people, and the future of the Labour Party.Cat Smith is a British Labour Party politician who has been the Member of Parliament for Lancaster and Fleetwood since 2015. She has served as Shadow Secretary of State for Young People and Democracy since 2016, before which she was appointed as Shadow Minister in the Women & Equalities Office following Jeremy Corbyn's election as Labour leader.Find out...2021-07-1923 minThe Nathan Eckersley PodcastAre you optimistic about the Government’s “levelling up” agenda?Nathan Eckersley is diving deep into the biggest political news and current affairs impacting young people. This week he wants your opinions on if you are optimistic about the UK Government's "levelling up" agenda. Plus, he is joined by Labour MP and Shadow Secretary of State for Young People & Democracy Cat Smith to discuss how COVID-19 has impacted young people, and the future of the Labour Party.On The Nathan Eckersley Podcast, Nathan Eckersley discusses the biggest political news and current affairs and is joined by thought leaders from across the political spectrum for...2021-07-191h 02The Nathan Eckersley PodcastSir Anthony SeldonNathan Eckersley sits down with political historian and author Sir Anthony Seldon to discuss the history of the Office of the Prime Minister, and they analyse Boris Johnson's term in office.Sir Anthony Seldon is a leading authority on contemporary British history and education and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Buckingham. He was formerly Master of Wellington College, one of the world's most famous independent schools. He is author or editor of over 40 books on contemporary history, politics and education and is the author on, and honorary historical advisor to, Downing Street.2021-07-1229 minThe Nathan Eckersley PodcastShould UK Armed Forces withdraw from Afghanistan?Nathan Eckersley is diving deep into the biggest political news and current affairs impacting young people. This week he wants your opinions on whether it is the right decision for the UK to withdraw armed forces from Afghanistan. Plus, he is joined by political historian and author Sir Anthony Seldon to discuss the history of the Office of the Prime Minister, and they analyse Boris Johnson's term in office.On The Nathan Eckersley Podcast, Nathan Eckersley discusses the biggest political news and current affairs and is joined by thought leaders from across the political...2021-07-121h 07The Nathan Eckersley PodcastComing SoonNathan Eckersley is diving deep into the biggest political news and current affairs impacting young people, new episodes published every Monday.As an active member of Young Conservatives, Nathan is a political encyclopaedia; on his podcast you’re going to learn something new and hear different opinions from around the world about the biggest issues.Nathan Eckersley records The Nathan Eckersley Podcast live from Manchester every Sunday afternoon, from 3pm-4pm (UK) on W!ZARD Radio Station. Listen to the live broadcast on: www.wizardradio.co.uk/listen to ge...2021-07-0500 min