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11 August 2022
Nightlands by Jack MacGregor
Located in the ex-Soviet ghost town of Pyramiden, two caretakers share their competing conceptions of Russia.
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10 August 2022
Njambi McGrath: Black Black
Njambi McGrath takes us on a tour of her Kenyan heritage by turning her trauma into comedy.
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8 August 2022
Home Office 'can never really compensate' says Meg Hillier about the Windrush scandal
Since 2018, the Windrush Scandal has seen a backlog of cases go resolved. Many from the Windrush generation fear that resolving cases is not on the cards for them and feel burdened by the ongoing struggle for compensation. MP Meg Hillier discusses.
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7 August 2022
Rosie Holt: The Woman’s Hour
Across the political spectrum, Rosie Holt’s debut show finds hypocrisy in all the crevices with satirical character comedy
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7 August 2022
Vir Das: Wanted
The audience knew they were in for a show, Vir Das delivered. He’s outrageous at moments and heart-wrenching at others: a must see show.
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3 August 2022
Interview with Graham Butler, Long Lane Theatre Company
"Despite the obvious and numerous horrors of the pandemic, I have found one singular positive from it all. And that is to get on and do it. Since the start of 2020 I have written more, and more frequently... We found other ways to make art, which makes the industry less exclusive"
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1 August 2022
Interview with comedian Emo Majok
"I decided a long time ago that failure is not an option. I’ve sacrificed way too much to not be living my purpose. I love, live and breathe stand-up comedy. I honestly feel so lucky to be doing the thing I love."
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29 July 2022
The trials and tribulations of the UK visa system
The story of Abigoliah Schaumaun and her struggles with being approved for a partnership visa after living in the UK for five years.
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29 July 2022
Union Interview: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
We spoke to Stephan R Cole member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers about his experiences within a union.
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29 July 2022
An introduction to the impact of mass shootings on the mental health of survivors
A look into the effects mass shootings have on the mental health of survivors, explained by psychologist Dr. Daniel Mosley.
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22 July 2022
UK Government removes references to abortion from international human rights statement
A statement given by the FCDO has been revised, no longer committing to abolish discriminatory laws that restrict women’s reproductive rights on the grounds of religion, belief or gender.
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21 July 2022
Should menstrual leave become a permanent feature in the workplace?
Menstrual leave has been implemented in some workplaces, meaning women can take time off work during their period.
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18 July 2022
The American Dream is not for people of colour
The USA’s vision of total self-achievement and self-actualisation is not only overly idealistic but also intended for just a small portion of the population.
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18 July 2022
The reversal of Roe v Wade must force the UK to look at its own abortion laws
The criminalisation of abortion in America may seem quite distant but if we are not careful the UK could be heading the same way.
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15 July 2022
Why are we forgetting about the culture of sexual misconduct ingrained in Parliament?
The Chris Pincher scandal may have brought Boris Johnson down, but the rotten sleaze at the core of Parliament has been forgotten in the process.
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15 July 2022
Interview with Njambi McGrath: author, stand-up comedian, presenter and political commentator
"In order to get noticed, one must take their wares to market. Leading industry movers and shakers congregate at this world famous market and I believe I have something of interest to sell to the world."
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14 July 2022
Unions threaten a summer of strikes as the cost of living crisis worsens
A look into potential union strikes in response to the cost of living crisis and how increasing wages could benefit the economy, not increase prices for consumers.
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12 July 2022
Interview with satirical ventriloquist Conrad Koch
Double EMMY nominated ventriloquist Conrad Koch talks about Apartheid, coming to Edinburgh Fringe for the first time, and how his upbringing has influenced his work.