"What's Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor

In a week where:Author & writer Alex Wheatle dies aged 62.Trump signs order to begin dismantling of US education department. Protests in Istanbul, Turkey break out after its popular mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu is arrested. JFK Files are declassified.George Foreman, boxing champion and entrepreneur, dies aged 76.In Politics: (9:05) With Tory Lite's Benefit reform a little clearer in our view, most people have come to the predictable conclusion that Kier Starmer doesn't know the system he's about to demolish. (Article By Mikey Erhardt)In Crime: (25:43) It's hard to talk about crime without being caught up in fearmongering but I thought this story caught my eye. At least Britain is thriving in one way... (Article By Will Holt)In Life: (43:26) Nearly 200 episodes ago I talked about a particular ingredient in 'lye' that was/is prevalent in Black Women's Hair Care products. I wanted to revisit the topic as a whole, thinking about how the most disrespected continue to be so, even in the products that make them feel & look good. (Article/Newsletter By Nesrine Malik)Lastly, in Environment: (57:59) A story about a small town in Japan that decided to be Zero-Waste and have persevered despite very real and existential questions. (Article By Florentyna Leow) Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected] & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Keir Starmer scraps NHS England to put it back into ministerial control. Ukraine agree to 30 day ceasefire but Russia doesn't.Meta will launch Community Notes. US conducts strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen.Tory Lite announces cuts to Disability Benefits.In the first of two Society segments: (7:01) The detainment of Mahmoud Khalil and many others has sent shockwaves through the US, begging the question: How far is the Trump administration going to go in pulling out deep-rooted laws like Free Speech? (Article By Moustafa Bayoumi)In the 2nd Society segment: (22:14) Marginally related to the prior segment, a meditation on Solidarity and how important intersectionality is in this fraught time. (Article By Gerald Nesmith Jr.)In Tech: (42:26) Remember when Meta was piping up about how much they wanted to be bastions of Free Speech last year? Well now they're burying a book that airs out their dirty laundry. Go figure! (Article By Steven Levy)Lastly, in Science: (54:50) Another W for scientists where they have figured a method of recycling plastic in mere hours with air moisture providing the key to a potential environmental breakthrough. (Article By Neetika Walter)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected] & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Roy Ayers, jazz-funk pioneer behind Everybody Loves the Sunshine, dies aged 84.D'Wayne Wiggins, founding member of the Tony! Toni! Toné!, dies aged 64.Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney will become new prime minister of Canada. Anonymous hacks Twitter.Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is flown to The Hague after arrest over Philippines drug war killings.In Politics: (6:51) So it appears that MPs have loopholes so Conflicts of Interest could go in the wind without nobody knowing. But transparency - which we already lack on - wouldn't be enough! (Article By Josiah Mortimer)In Health: (20:28) You may have heard about Ketamine in recent years due to someone's usage of it. So what's the damage when it comes to Ket? (Article By Shayla Love) In Music: (33:28) With a new Wretch 32 album on the way, I wanted to increase my excitement for it by reading a calm profile ahead of his 7th Studio Album. (Article By Aniefiok Ekpoudom)Lastly, In Environment: (45:01) Several people are putting in amazing work to make Trinidad Carnival more sustainable. Ways of doing things that could and should be applied in other Carnivals. (Article By Anselm Gibbs)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected] & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

Another WG interview for you to step to! For this one, I talk to Dallas born & raised EB Rebel now sharpening their craft in New York City. We get into their beginnings, talented & gifted programs; their queerness, being 'genre-less' and of course their Top 5.BUENAS NOCHES (Single)Their EP "Play At Your Own Risk" drops March 28th.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected] & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyIntro Music - "Baxter" By Brock BerriganInterlude - "4:21pm" By Ian EwingChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:A$AP Rocky found not guilty in his two 2021 felony assault charges.Trump blames Ukraine over war with Russia. Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is charged for inciting a coup. Amazon MGM Studios gains creative control over James Bond film franchise.Conservatives win German General Election with far-right AfD in second.In Society: (9:57) Senegal are overhauling their society in a big way that coincides with sentiments of the wider continent of Africa: By removing all Francophone elements from their textbooks to street names. (Article by Azill Momar Lo and Shola Lawal) In Film: (24:50) The US Film industry loves to perceive itself as a progressive entity. But when you remove the Liberal sheen, it's just like the rest of America. Case in point: the complete silence when it comes to the film "No Other Land". (Article By Juliet Jacques) In Arts: (36:48) Over the years, something I have talked about when it comes to The Arts here in the UK is the dwindling number of working-class representation. We revisit the topic featuring noted working-class artists. (Article By Lanre Bakare, Raphael Boyd, Nadia Khomami and Robyn Vinter) Lastly, in Life: (51:00) I love a bit of colour in my life but there was a time where colour was pretty muted. I'm not talking about how monochrome has a stranglehold on us now, I'm talking from an evolutionary perspective. (Article By Jonathan Goldenberg) Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected] & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

No IAWW since I'm recording this early...In Politics: (3:09) In a low-key mask-off moment, the US Democrats - after getting berated by their grassroots orgs - are pissed of about being told to - checks notes - oppose shit? (Article By Jake Johnson)In Music: (13:21) Malcolm X once talked about Black celebrities as leaders. It came back into my mind this week as Stormzy got rid of all mention of Palestine on his Social Media as part of a new deal he has with McDonalds. (Article By Ayah El-Khaldi) In Sports: (24:14) Inside a story I want to cover more, Congo is making an effort to spread the truth between them and Rwanda. Starting with NBA, F1 & Football teams to end their deals with Rwanda. (Article By Mark Fainaru-Wada) Lastly, in Life: (31:25) By the time this episode drops, I'll be in Derby. I went via train and will leave via trains. So let's talk about Trainline, the app that most people use to get train tickets and why it shouldn't be your go-to. (Article By Simon Calder) Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected] & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Donald Trump seeks to ethnically cleanse Gaza.Jimmy Butler is finally traded from the Miami Heat to the Golden State Warriors.Irv Gotti, Music Producer and Murder Inc. Co-Founder, Dead at 54.The remains of Grenfell Tower will be demolished.The Philadelphia Eagles win the SuperBowl.In Politics: (5:16) Kier Starmer's Tory Lite is producing just as advertised, its a shame that his vibes are so milquetoast that people haven't truly clocked how wack he is as a leader. (Article By Neal Lawson)In Social Media: (21:15) As a member of the Guinea Pig generation - the generation that was handed raw Social Media as teenagers - I don't think we'll ever have a true reckoning about how it messed us all up. (Article By Lottie Elton) In Culture: (34:10) I recently started an episode about saving Prince Charles Cinema which is under threat from its demon landlords. For this, we zoom out and use PCC as a case study for the death of the West End as a whole. (Article By Kate Mossman)Lastly, in Life: (51:57) It should be common knowledge that the majority of stolen people from Africa eventually ended up in Brazil. Well now, Afro-Brazilians are going back to the likes of Benin. (Article By Tom Phillips, Tiago Rogero & Eromo Egbejule) Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected] & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:US suffers two plane crashes within days of each other.Guantanamo Bay will be repurposed to hold undocumented migrants.Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles are 100% contained after 24 days. Ebola outbreaks in Uganda.The Los Angeles Lakers & Dallas Mavericks trade packages which include Luka Doncic & Anthony Davis.In the 1st of two Politics segments: (6:02) It has been five years since The UK left the European Union. Now of course we won't make moves to re-enter because Tory Lite are predictable, but a man can dream! (Article by Ellie Chowns) In the 2nd Politics segment: (18:47) The US has gone full oligarchy but instead of Russian Oli/Power barons, it's Tech CEOs. So why has this come about now? (Article By Eric Levitz) In Film: (35:33) I have not seen Emilia Perez, I don't plan to see Emilia Perez but I do plan to cover the drama that has surrounded the Oscar darling recently. (Article By Nadira Goffe) Lastly, in Life: (50:10) Who knew that the sound of a skateboard can bring therapeutic qualities? It certainly does for the riders, so what is it about this sound of urban life? (Article By Paul O'Connor) Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected] & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Prince Harry gets 8-Figure settlement from The Sun, avoiding trial.Trump threatens Putin to stop 'ridiculous' Ukraine war.Axel Rudakubana is sentenced to 52 years in prison for his Southport stabbing last year.Oscar nominations drop.Madison Keys stuns World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka to win Australian Open final.In Politics: (7:37) The Nationality and Borders Act is legislation that has gone under the radar in the news cycle. Maybe because it affects the minority and whyever would mainstream media draw attention to something that threatens a minority? (Article By Zehrah Hasan)In Health: (27:28) You may know about United Healthcare due to their former CEO getting clapped by Luigi Mangione. But did you know that UHC is knee deep in the affairs of our NHS? (Article By John Puntis) In Tech: (37:15) If you are into AI and stocks then your week has been stacked with one new name in the arena: DeepSeek. So what is it and how did it single-handedly send US tech companies into a tailspin? (Article By Billy Perrigo and Tharin Pillay) Lastly, in Science: (51:58) If I asked you how percentage of space have we covered, what number would you say? The number is... Kind of obvious when you think about how bloody large space is. (Article By Guido Tonelli) Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected] & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Hamas & Israel lock in a ceasefire & hostage deal.Drake files another lawsuit. David Lynch, Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive director, dies aged 78.TikTok is banned in the US and then reinstated after 12 hours.Donald Trump officially becomes President... Again.In the first of two Tech segments: (4:23) With the threat of TikTok getting banned still looming, a ton of Americans - get this - assimilated to a Chinese-centred alternative! So what is RedNote? (Article By Rachel Treisman)In the 2nd Tech segment: (16:30) I've long lamented the death of the Internet, but maybe it's not dead, maybe, it's all TikTok, always has been? (Article By Hana Kiros)In Life: (28:34) Loneliness amongst people my age is a real thing, but luckily there are people trying to change that and give people space to kill that social isolation (Article By Chanté Joseph)Lastly, in Photography: (41:45) In the backend of 2024 I hit Autograph in Shoreditch to see "Made In Lagos: Abi Morocco". Just as well I caught this piece explaining the significance of the exhibition. (Article By Bruno Bayley)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected] & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Multiple wildfires go down in & around the Los Angeles area.OpenAI's Sam Altman denies sexual abuse accusations from his sister, Ann.Four Lynx are illegally released into the Scottish Highlands. Donald Trump gets let off in criminal hush money case sentencing.Sam Moore, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and one-half of soul duo Sam & Dave, dies at age 89.In Environment: (6:37) The images from Los Angeles have struck a type of awe for me. But will this be the wake-up call for America to start future-proofing against these extreme events? (Article By David Sirota)In the 1st of two Social Media segments: (20:42) So Mark Zuckerberg has been in public media a lot recently, announcing that third-party fact checking is going in the bin for all Meta products. I'm sure this is a smart decision... (Article By Natasha Lennard)In the 2nd Social Media segment: (34:17) With the world of online influencing maturing and the kids sucked in by it doing the same, has influencer culture reached its critical mass? (Article By Megan Lawton)Lastly, in Life: (47:42) I saw a documentary last year covering the Lumumba years in Congo's fight for independence. ("Soundtrack to a Coup D'Etat") One significant player that fascinated me after the screening was one Andrée Blouin. So what was her story? (Article By Wedaeli Chibelushi)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected] & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Investigators try & fail to arrest South Korea’s former president Yoon Suk Yeol.Popeye, Tintin, and "A Farewell to Arms" among popular intellectual properties to enter the public domain.Luke Littler beats Michael van Gerwen to win PDC World Darts Championship.Apple agrees to settle $95M class action lawsuit over Siri recordings.Canadian PM Justin Trudeau resigns as Prime Minister & Liberal Party leader.In Society: (5:23) Apparently, Wales has had a law specifically targeted to benefit future generations enshrined for over a decade. So what is it and is it bearing fruit? (Article By Eleanor MacKillop) In Sports: (14:48) Basketball is my favourite sport, I will always enjoy watching it. But for the past decade, the TV product & especially the punditry is worse than Football Fan YouTube. Enter Charles Barkley, who went "hit dog hollerin'" after Lakers coach JJ Redick spoke my mind. (Article By Harrison Faigen)In Tech: (33:43) With the film industry caring less and less about physical media, is it high-time that the majority of us swallow our pride and acknowledge that we shouldn't have ditched our DVD collections? (Article By Matt Schimkowitz)Lastly. in Music: (52:02) In a story I'm so glad I caught, we head to Tanzania to meet rapper Nay wa Mitego who has been a genuine agitator to the powers that be. (Article By Carlos Mureithi) Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected] & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

For this Long Read, we head to The Guardian for "The invention of Whiteness: The long history of a dangerous idea" By Robert P. Baird. In the chunky text, Baird lays out the origins of Whiteness and how it has evolved to fit the purposes for the powers that be.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Sometimesoon" By TeskChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Azerbaijan opens a criminal investigation after a passenger jet crashed in Kazakhstan, killing 38 people on board.At least 6,000 prisoners escape from a high-security facility in Mozambique. At least 177 people were killed in the deadliest air accident ever in South Korea.Magnus Carlsen, is disqualified from the World Rapid Championship due to refusing to change from jeans.Jimmy Carter, longest-lived US president, dies aged 100.In Arts: (13:00) It's been rough for The Arts her in the UK. But now we know it's actually been bad since the beginning of the century. (Article by David Maddox & Jabed Ahmed) In Economics: (23:19) You may have seen that Saudi Arabia has been splashing the cash recently. Well - not to pocket watch - but it's already not adding up and they're just getting started... (Article by Andrew Hammond) In Sports: (35:38) NBA fans have been really exposing themselves recently with the emergence of Rookie Jared McCain, who dares to paint his nails & dance on TikTok. (Article by Tiana Randall) Lastly, in Music: (45:00) I play catch up with the Jay-Z allegations that he received whilst I was on hiatus. (Article by Meghann Cuniff) Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected] & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

Friend of 5E - Singer/Songwriter Wolfgang Valbrun - comes through to answer 30 Questions.Spin Wolfgang Valbrun's interview here.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Together" By PabzzzChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

Friend of 5E - Independent singer/songwriter Fifidiny - comes through to answer 30 Questions.Spin Fifidiny's interview here.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Together" By PabzzzChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

For this Long Read, we head to Esses Magazine for "The Deadliest Race" by Darrell Hartman. In the piece: A stirring telling of the 1955 Le Mans 24hr Endurance Race; with focus on the manufacturers, drivers and the tidal wave of influence that those 24 hours made. Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Sometimesoon" By TeskChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

Friend of 5E - Garage Pioneer MC Bushkin - comes through to answer 30 Questions.Spin my initial interview with MC Bushkin here.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Together" By PabzzzChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

For this Long Read, we head to Current Affairs for "What 'Tintin' Tells Us About Imperialism" By Andrew Ancheta. In the piece, Ancheta revisits Hergé's popular comic strips, to get to analyse how engrained Imperialism (and a ton of other 'isms') was in the long-running children's comic.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Sometimesoon" By TeskChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

Friend of 5E - Artist, Poet, Rollerblading Queen Lams - comes through to answer 30 Questions.Spin my interview with Lams here.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Together" By PabzzzChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

For this Long Read, we head to The Verge for "The Perfect Webpage" By Mia Sato. In the piece, Sato explores the world of SEO - how bloggers, law firms and marketers alike are always pushing to game it - AI's influence on it all and simply how it all has made the Internet very dull in the chase for perfection. (According to Google)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Sometimesoon" By TeskChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

Friend of 5E - Photographer Tee Max - comes through to answer 30 Questions.Be sure to spin my interview with Tee Max here.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Together" By PabzzzChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:ICC issues arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu for alleged Gaza war crimes.Brazilian police indict former President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others for an alleged coup attempt on Jan. 8, 2023.Trump's sentencing in hush money case is paused indefinitely.Cop29 ends with a finance deal past deadline.Max Verstappen clinches fourth-straight F1 title as George Russell wins in Las Vegas.In Environment: (14:40) Cop29 ended exactly how I thought it would: with another "deal" that doesn't go far enough. So let's look at something that the climate is and will continue to affect: Global Displacement. (Article By Usaid Siddigui, Marium Ali and Hanna Duggal)In Politics: (27:21) It's so nice that just weeks after Tory Lite's first budget of their current tenure, they're now openly gassing their positive meetings with Blackrock, a key player in pretty much everything wrong with the world. (Article By Ethan Shone) In Tech: (39:21) The final article to end WG's 2024 is one about a topic we've talked about before but in a very odd fashion that just sounds incredibly unappealing on the face: AI Pets... (Article By Justin McCurry)Lastly: Some thoughts on the year in current affairs and the Pod as it turns six years old.30 Questions & Long Reads are coming in December to give you a Pod to step to as I go on hiatus. From me to you: Have a great December, Holiday period and New Year. Back on the 1st January 2025! See you on the other side...Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected] & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Guyanese citizens GY$100,000 in redistributed oil wealth.Turkey severs all relations with Israel.Ben & Jerry’s sues its owner Unilever over claims it was silenced from speaking out about the Palestinian genocide.The Onion acquires InfoWars. Malcolm X's three daughters files a $100M federal lawsuit against the CIA, FBI, and NYPD for complicity in the 1965 assassination.In Sports: (11:25) Last week, Maccabi Tel Aviv fans went full Israel on the Dutch city of Amsterdam. Along with immediate (& wrong) framing from the media, the thugs managed to even make the long-agreed upon rule in Football fandom - "Chat shit, get banged" - an antisemitism issue. (Article By Rivkah Brown)In Society: (22:40) If there's two sets of people I hate the most: Landlords and The Royal Family. OH LOOK! A story where it's about both! (Article By Nick Sommerlad)In Food: (39:12) There's so many issues that can be less costly down the line with a little bit of hindsight, so prepare for Tory Lite to do nothing about the nearly £270B being spent because the UK's eating habits are bad. (Article By Denis Campbell) Lastly, in Film: (53:33) Diversity in Film is always something I have something to say. Compound that with Animation and you have an even worse state of affairs. (Article By Ryan Gaur)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected] & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Donald Trump wins the US Presidential Election.Australia announces legislation to ban social media for children under 16.Three people are charged in connection with the death of One Direction's Liam Payne.Iraq proposes law to lower the age of consent for girls from 18 to nine.Ukraine & Russia exchange 30 & 145 drone strikes respectively over the weekend.In Culture: (11:49) With the Trump victory settling into us like a shit we just took going back up inside us, women in the US are looking to South Korea for a way to upend the patriarchy. It's called "4B" and if I'm being real... It won't work. (Article By Constance Grady)In Politics: (30:11) Something that has annoyed me during the Palestinian Genocide is Israel's "Right to exist". But does any state have the right to exist? (Article By Moncef Khane)In Environment: (40:09) Another year, another COP is going down, this time in Baku, Azerbaijan. But the irony is not lost on me that private jets are used to go to a LITERAL CONFERENCE ABOUT THE CLIMATE. (Article By Damian Carrington)Lastly, in Science: (50:56) A Scientist with a returning breast cancer diagnoses took matters into her own hands and used experimental treatments to cure herself. Whilst she succeeded, it has raised up an often talked-about subject in science: the ethics of self-experimentation. (Article By Zoe Corbyn)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected] & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Flash flooding has killed at least 200 people across eastern and southern Spain.Young Thug changes his plea to guilty on trial related to involvement in a street gang.Kemi Badenoch is elected new Conservative leader.Civil rights trailblazer Dr Paul Stephenson, leader of the Bristol Bus Boycott, dies at 87.Quincy Jones, producer and entertainment powerhouse, dies aged 91.In Economics: (9:43) The French Caribbean islands of Martinique & Guadeloupe are going through protests amid economic unrest. And la di da, it's a symptom of post-colonialism. (Article By David A. Vivian)In Politics: (22:53) The UK's annual budget came out this past week but something that is always there - an elephant in the room, if you will - but never genuinely scrutinised is the military budget. One specific element that is becoming a "funding gap" is warships. (Article By Richard Norton-Taylor)In Tech: (39:54) USB-C has been slowly becoming the standard for a majority of technology, or is it? Is it actually universal? (Article By Ian Bogost)Lastly, in Music: (50:43) We acknowledge and celebrate the life of Quincy Jones, in my mind the most consequential figure in modern music in the US. (Article By Dylan Jones)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected] & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Tommy Robinson charged with terror offences after surrendering to the police & then jailed for Contempt of Court.Israeli military carries out strikes on Iran.Japan's ruling LDP coalition loses majority for first time since 2009. David Harris, actor best known for role in "The Warriors," dies at age 75.Manchester United sack manager Erik Ten Hag.In the first of three Politics segments: In this climate where the UK Government still refuses to do the right thing when it comes to the Palestinian Genocide, here are the other six Genocides Britain has had a hand in... (Article By Mark Curtis)In the 2nd Politics segment: We've seen how shit Britain has been, now let's look at an issue that Tory Lite has predictably shot themselves in the foot over: Reparations. (Article By Ash Sarkar)In the third Politics segment: With The US Presidential Election next week, it is worth taking a look at the Democrats and their subtle drift to the right as Trump takes the Republicans to the Far-Right. REMIND YOU OF A CERTIAN LITE VERSION OF SOMETHING??? (Article By Branko Marcetic)Lastly, in Life: Sleep. I suck at it most of the time and I'm fine with that but there are apparently people that are obsessed with perfecting their sleep. Is that even possible? (Article By Anita Chaudhuri)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected] & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Liam Payne, former One Direction singer, dies aged 31.Global water crisis leaves half of world food production at risk in next 25 years.Tube workers will begin striking over pay in November.Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is killed in an Israeli operation.Martyn Blake - Met police officer who shot Chris Kaba - is acquitted of murder.In Tech - (12:17) Honey, wake up! A new shady network dedicated to extremely nefarious activities, funded by American tech bosses has dropped! (Article by David Pegg, Tom Burgis, Hannah Devlin and Jason Wilson) In Food - (28:54) On Ep.279 we looked at Ultra-Processed Foods. Well now, some countries are making an active effort to combat it. And it's all happening in Latin America. (Article by Aron Penczu) In Life - (42:05) With assisted dying on the table in the House of Commons, it's worth looking at it from a perspective seldom heard: The disabled community. (Article by Sam Norman)Lastly, (57:55) some personal thoughts as WG blazes past 300 episodes.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected] & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Rafael Nadal announces retirement from tennis at 38. Hurricane Milton tears through Florida.Alex Salmond, former first minister of Scotland, dies aged 69. Tents are engulfed by flames next to al-Aqsa hospital after Israeli airstrike.Thomas Tuchel is in "advanced talks" to become next England manager.In Life: (11:56) With the Israeli Genocide of Palestinians continuing, it's worth thinking about how trauma can last for generations and especially for future Palestinians... (Article By Jason P. Dinh)In Society: (26:25) Hurricane Milton has come and gone, but the only thing that will stay in my mind is how misinformation, paranoia, social capitalism & conspiracy about an extreme weather event showed just how brain-broken America is. (Article By Alex Abad-Santos)In Education: (39:47) As Universities suffer from lack of funding, courses are starting to disappear and la di da, Black-centred courses are looking like the first to fall. (Article By Aamna Mohdin)Lastly, in History: (50:07) A new book has dropped, detailing examples of Colonial theft on the continent of Africa and the lengths it would take to get it all returned. (Article By Françoise Vergès)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected] & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:John Amos - actor known for roles in "Roots" and "Good Times" - dies aged 84.Ms Lauryn Hill faces lawsuit from Pras Michél for fraud and breach of contract related to tour cancellations.Britain to return Chagos Islands to Mauritius.Pink Floyd sells entire music catalogue & name and likeness rights to Sony Music for $400M.It's been one year since Oct 7th & the subsequent Genocide.In History: (8:45) A few episodes ago, I talked about the Chagos Islands, one of the few colonial projects Britain has left. This past week, Britain made a move to return Chagos to Mauritius. On the face, it sounds like progress but Chagossians living in Britain aren't seeing this positively. (Article By Joe Duggan)In the first of two Tech segments: (21:37) OpenAI has finally gone full tech company, removing any notion that they're the altruist outfit they initially purported themselves to be. So what was the final nail in the capitalist coffin? (Article By Sigal Samuel)In the 2nd Tech segment: (31:52) You may have seen that Meta have recently unveiled a new set of smart glasses in a new venture of shit nobody cares about. But some Uni students have already pointed out a fatal flaw: The glasses can dox anyone it sees in seconds. (Article By Ashley Belanger)Lastly, in Space: (42:01) It's rare that something new happens to our planet that wasn't caused by man. So when I heard that we got a 2nd moon, I had to read what was up. (Article By Eric Ralls)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected] & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

A bonus interview for you to step to! For this one, friend of the show Brandon Hill comes through to interview Ken W. Good - bail attorney and a board member of the Professional Bondsmen of Texas - to talk about the dense topic of Bail Reform which was taken into overdrive post-COVID. Brandon & Ken get into a hearty debate about the state of Bail in the US, crime in the US and the solutions for both amongst other things. Thanks to Brandon for putting in the work and making time for this interview. Below are some additional resources that Brandon wanted to throw to people that wanted more on top of the interview itself.And be sure to keep up with Brandon's Journalism.Additional Resources:"The Downstream Consequences of Misdemeanor Pretrial Detention" — for a study on the effects of pretrial detention on rates of failure to appear and rates of re-arrest. "The Effects of Cash Bail on Crime and Court Appearances: A Review of Recent Research Evidence" — for a study that attempts to explain and control for the many risk factors that make it difficult to draw direct correlations between cash bail reform and rates of failure to appear and re-arrest."Does Bail Reform Increase Crime? An Empirical Assessment of the Public Safety Implications of Bail Reform in Cook County, Illinois" — for a study on the problems with using crime rates instead of flat crimes in considering the impact of bail reform on public safety, and the additional factor of increased dropping of domestic violence cases. "What successful criminal justice reform looks like" — For Ken W. Good's policy suggestions for successful bail reform. "'The New Jim Crow' Book Outline" — For an outline in direct quotes of the main arguments made for the existence of racial bias in every level of the U.S. criminal justice system. "What the data says about crime in the U.S." - For a PEW research look at the various sources of U.S. crime data.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected] & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Baxter" By Brock BerriganInterlude - "Saudade" By KuplaChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Missouri murders death row inmate Marcellus Williams after evidence was found that he was innocent.New York City Mayor Eric Adams is charged with five federal counts of bribery, fraud, and illegal campaign donations.World's longest-serving death row inmate - an 88-year-old former boxer in Japan - is acquitted in 1966 murders.Maggie Smith - Oscar-winning star of stage and screen - dies aged 89.Israel kills Hezbollah leader Hassan Nazrallah amongst a Friday bombing campaign.In Society: (6:13) Last week I talked about the admittedly little heard voices of the people that were close to the Summer riots in the UK to get a perspective that is worthy of hearing. But this week I talk about it from the perspective of the Imams & others that were subject to the riots. (Article By Neha Gohil, Aamna Mohdin & Robyn Vinter)In Politics: (23:10) You may have heard that Tory Lite - f/k/a Labour - have been accepting freebies from the rich, acting as if bribery is fine. But not only were they doing this before they got into power, they just might get off scott-free because the Media isn't hailing this severe fissure in our democracy. (Article By Adam Ramsay)Lastly, an interview for you to step to! (33:15) For this half hour chat, we talk to Macroy & Adam of DJ/Production duo The Allergies off the back of their new album "Freak The Speaker". (& if you like visuals, check their lyric video for single "Let Me Hear You Say") We talk their beginnings, how they gained and cultivated their music taste and - of course - their Top 5. Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected] & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

*Headphone/Volume warning around the 3:30 mark*In a week where:Shit kicks off in Lebanon...Instagram will launch “Teen Accounts” for its young users.Aslef train drivers vote to back pay deal and end two-year standoff.The late billionaire Mohamed Al-Fayed has been accused of sexual assault by 20+ female former employees of Harrods, five of whom accuse him of rape.Nurses in England reject government’s 5.5% pay award.In War: (11:08) The 'tit-for-tat' between the State of Israel and Hezbollah has escalated, with a full blown war being threatened through Israel's recent actions. So are we just waiting for someone to say it? (Article By Asher Kaufman) In Society: (25:56) It has been over a month since the UK riots and I thought it was worth getting into the head of people that hold the immigration concerns that a lot of English people do. As you can guess, they're close to the root issue but yet so far... (Article By Tom Parmenter)In Journalism: (41:06) If you ever need evidence of national backsliding, look no further than how the Government and Police are using Terrorism legislation to detain and strike fear into Journalists that dare hold an anti-Israel stance. (Article By Richard Norton-Taylor)Lastly, in Music: (53:33) A poetic look into the esoteric and extravagant art of one Rammellzee. (Article By Thurston Moore)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected] & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Palestine takes permanent seat at The UN. Academy chain with 35,000 pupils is first in England to go phone-free. Tito Jackson, Jackson 5 member and brother to Michael, dies aged 70. A second assassination attempt of Donald Trump goes down. Huw Edwards is given suspended sentence after admitting accessing indecent images of children.In History: (7:17) We rarely talk about the many people that died during the Middle Passage but Black Archaeologists are making moves to bring their story to the forefront. (Article By Omnia Saed)In Education: (22:22) It's happening faster than I thought but schools are already going phone-free for students during the school day. It's only a matter of time before it becomes a thing in all schools. (Article By Richard Adams)In Tech: (31:52) In a very 21st Century story, Zimbabwean novelists of all level of proficiency are taking to WhatsApp to drip-feed audiences chapters of their writing. But is it a blip or a trend? (Article By Chris Muronzi)Lastly, in Health: (47:42) You've heard the age-old quote: "There's three guarantees in life: Death, Taxes & (Insert something here)" but one person believes that death is reversible, which would be a horrible thing for people that use that quote a lot... (Article By Charlotte Lytton)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected] & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:The 2nd, more detailed Grenfell Tower report drops.Jeremy Corbyn forms an alliance with four other Independent MPs. Michel Barnier becomes France's Prime Minister. Actor James Earl Jones dies aged 93.At least 59 dead in Vietnam as Typhoon Yagi triggers landslides, floods.In the 1st of two Society segments: (11:46) We double dip into the 2nd and much more substantive Grenfell Tower report. Beginning with an overview on what the report was about, who was to blame and what happens next. (Article By William Wallis, Joshua Oliver and Jim Pickard) In the 2nd Society segment: (22:59) With a foundation of the story now under us, let's get into a very specific set of people that bear responsibility: The architects. (Article By Oliver Wainwright)In History: (38:10) Something that will never fail to annoy me is the way History textbooks in schools distort reality. A very specific thing - yes - but when France has positive language in their role in colonialism, I believe it's something we should all be concerned about. (Article By Samia Lokmane) Lastly, in Music: (58:56) It has been a while since the Kendrick-Drake beef simmered down. And whilst Kendrick has done the predictable - gone back into obscurity - Drake on the other hand is doing the literal opposite and keeps dropping stuff that can only be worded as "throwaway content". (Article By Brady Brickner-Wood)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected] & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

Another interview for you to step to! This episode I talk to Author & *Breathes In* the Associate Dean of Personnel and Curriculum and professor of history in the College of Liberal Arts at California State University Long Beach Dr. Donna J. Nicol to talk about her book "Black Woman On Board: Claudia Hampton, the California State University, and the Fight to Save Affirmative Action".We get into her beginnings in Compton, California; her activist spirit instilled in her from her elders and use the book as a jump-off to talk about the Education system in our respective countries, the concept of "Sly Civility", why there are people in very high places in education who have 0 interest in improving education and - of course - her Top 5.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected] & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Baxter" By Brock BerriganInterlude - "The Waiting Game" By Brock Berrigan ChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Al Attles - Basketball Hall of Famer & one of the first Black head coaches in the NBA - dies at 87.World’s second largest diamond is found in Botswana.Scientists have found microplastics in brain tissue.Two people killed & four seriously injured in a knife attack in German city of Solingen.Sven-Göran Eriksson, England’s first overseas manager, dies aged 76.In the 1st of two Politics segments: (7:45) Last week in the US was all about the Democratic National Convention and the first salvo in Kamala Harris' bid for President. But there's something about this US election that makes me uncomfortable and la di da, it revolves around social media. (Article by Nathan J. Robinson)In the 2nd Politics segment: (26:52) Heard of the Chagos Islands? Well get this: 50 years ago, the UK & US conspired to hold onto this island in the Indian Ocean. The people there? An afterthought. But the UK government can use this thing called empathy and make things right. (Article by Clive Baldwin)In Sports: (35:02) Americans are slowly starting to realise that their sports can always improve in light of the Olympics' success. But can the male-dominated space take lessons and apply it back home? (Article by R.K. Russell)Lastly, in Music: (47:39) After discovering Cymande earlier in the year and the story of Don Drummond more recently, I want to continue to find these unearthed stories. The latest edition: the story of forgotten UK Reggae group 'Cimarons'. (Article by Daniel Dylan Wray)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected] & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:An MPox outbreak in Africa creates a continental public health emergency.Aslef train drivers agree to a deal that could end two years long rail strikes.Olympic Champion Imane Khelif seeks cyber-bullying lawsuit against the likes of JK Rowling & Elon Musk. Thailand elects its youngest Prime Minister in Paetongtarn Shinawatra.The US Democratic Convention begins.In Society: (6:50) Immigration is without a doubt the most talked about domestic issue in the UK. But considering the more pertinent issues domestically, Immigration is taking up way too much space in the national conversation. (Article by Rivkah Brown)In Health: (25:07) We have another global outbreak! This time it's MPox trying to make a comeback. (Article by Jess Craig) In Culture: (35:19) In a world where I hold the belief that monocultures are dying, is there any argument that we are ever going to have the same tastes again? (Article by Rebecca Nicholson)Lastly, In Literature: (52:03) It was James Baldwin's 100th birthday recently and with the dust of the recent UK riots settled, what can we take from Baldwin's commentary from decades ago? (Article by David Olusoga)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected] & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Shamima Begum loses final UK court bid over citizenship.Largest UK pension fund sells off Israeli assets amid member anger over Gaza.Brazilian plane with 62 people on board crashes in São Paulo state, no survivors.The 2024 Olympics comes to a close.Ukraine launches an incursion into Russian territory.In Education: (8:11) A story I've wanted to talk about for over a month has been a sect of schools experimenting banning phones during schooltime. Me strongly agreeing might be my most conservative take... (Article By Nora Redmond)In Space: (19:28) One story that I felt went under the radar last week is the fact that two people are stranded in space until 2025. They were only meant to be in space for EIGHT DAYS. So what happened? (Article By Jake Levison)In... Palaeontology: (30:55) I saw recently that some fossils got copped for a King's Ransom. It begs the question: Why are fossils worth so much? (Article By Katherine Laidlaw)Lastly, in Sports: (46:37) The 2024 Olympics are done which means it's time for a little debrief! My favourite moments, TeamGB's overall result and a bit of zooming out as the countdown to LA28 begins in earnest.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected] & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Evan Gershkovich among 26 freed in major Russia-West prisoner exchange.Vice President Kamala Harris secures Democratic nomination for president. Right-wingers across England wreak havoc.US, UK and France ask their citizens to leave Lebanon as war fears loom.Bangladesh army announces interim government after PM Sheikh Hasina flees.In Sports: (8:59) The past week in the Olympics has been mired in misinformation surrounding Algerian boxer Imane Khelif... A woman... Who boxes women... Not a man... Boxing women. But that won't stop everybody mainlining their transphobia directly into their misogyny. (Article By Rivkah Brown)In the 1st of three Society segments: (27:15) Tory Lite's biggest L to date is their failure to scrap the two-child benefit cap. So how does it affect families that dare to have more than two children? (Article By Isabella McRae)In the 2nd Society segment: (42:37) After a few decades of multiculturalism in this country, it is no surprise that we were going to get some weird amalgamations. Enter the "Posh Roadman". (Article By Poppy Sowerby)Lastly, in the 3rd Society segment: (56:11) I weigh in on the riots that went down in the past few days, since I couldn't find an article that provided the commentary I wanted... (With a little extra thoughts at the end of the show, via a VM I sent to DITD's Ben a few hours after recording.)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected] & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Benjamin Netanyahu visits the US.A twice-a-year injection of a HIV drug was 100% effective in women during clinical trials.China unveils meltdown-proof nuclear power plant.Britain drops its challenge to ICC arrest warrants for Israeli leaders.Junior doctors’ leaders agree 22.3% pay deal over two years.In the 1st of two Politics segments: (11:13) Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the US was jarring, topped off with a frankly scary speech in Congress to the tune of American politicians clapping for the continued genocide. So what is the takeaway from the surreal event? (Article By Jonathan Cook)In the 2nd Politics segment: (28:43) With some time passed since the height of the protests in Kenya, it is worth returning to the events and looking at the global stakes of them. (Article By Samar Al-Bulushi)In Sports & Environment: (44:22) With the Olympics in full swing, how can we shoehorn the climate crisis into it? Well, extreme heat making it harder to break records of course! (Article By Shi En Kim)Lastly, In Life: (55:24) I try to read but admittedly I'm very inconsistent about it. I'd be lucky to read two books a year. (That aren't Photobooks...) So what about the adults that read nothing and don't endeavour to do anything about it? (Article By Helen Coffey)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected] & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Five Just Stop Oil activists receive record sentences for planning to block M25.Police car turned over and vehicles set alight in disorder in Leeds. A Crowdstrike update triggers a global IT outage, affecting Windows devices. Bangladesh imposes nationwide curfew amid deadly protests.Joe Biden steps down from Presidential Re-election.In Journalism: (9:29) Last episode I was getting super gassed about a report suggesting that the British Empire should be taught in schools akin to Nazi Germany. Whilst I unironically liked the idea, the piece came from The Telegraph, which obviously means they only posted that for nefarious reasons... (Article By Alan Lester)In Politics: (27:18) With the General Election dust now settled, let's talk about Reform and the threat they hold for Britain in the long term. (Article By Craig Gent)In Food: (39:33) With food increasingly getting harder to make and therefore making it more expensive, who do we hold accountable for all--- it's a handful of companies... (Article By Liam Keenan, Dariusz Wojcik & Timothy Monteath)Lastly, In Music: (48:08) As someone that listens to new music on a weekly basis, I can't explain to you how easy it should be now for UK radio stations to wean themselves from dreck the US is putting out. But alas, the chains are still wrapped around them. (Article By Elijah)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected] & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Two human remains in Bristol are found in suitcases.Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter case is dismissed over withheld evidence.Donald Trump gets shot in the ear during a rally in Pennsylvania. Carlos Alcaraz rinses Novak Djokovic to retain Wimbledon title.Spain beat England to win the Euros '24.In Education: (13:35) I have been preaching for years that schools need to teach these youts about the British Empire. But not only has a report agreed, they've gone a step further. Presenting it in the same vein as NAZI GERMANY. (Article By Craig Simpson)In the 1st of two Society segments: (29:29) One societal issue that has suddenly cropped up post-election is overpopulated prisons. So how can it be rectified and does looking to the Dutch help? (Article By Francis Pakes)In the 2nd Society segment: (38:50) If there is one thing that screams 'British' it's our collective love for tea. But apparently we're drinking less of it. Should Britain just pack it all in? (Article By Nell Frizzell)Lastly, In Photography: (50:59) A story that many a Photography content creator loves to tell is the story of Vivian Maier. And it makes sense since she spent all her life being one of the best Photographers of the 20th Century with zero recognition. (Article By Ellen Wexler)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected] & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:The General Election goes down.Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran presidential election.French Left coalition New Popular Front win French Parliamentary elections.Sir Lewis Hamilton wins a record 9th British Grand Prix.Hurricane Beryl rips through The Caribbean & Southern US.In Politics: (6:52) With the dust settled on the General Election - and in effort to talk about stories/commentary that aren't being brought up in regular news - the left is making ground and with the way Tory Lite are going, can fill in a gap. (Article By Nicholas Beuret)In the first of two Sports segments: (23:07) The Team GB Athletics squad has been announced and some athletes who didn't make the cut are being very vocal about the unfair nature of it all. (Article By Jeremy Wilson)In the 2nd Sports segment: (33:11) UK Athletics have faced the situation head on and the UKA Chair pens a response. So who is on the right here? (Article By Ian Beattie) Lastly, in Health: (48:54) I can be a bit of a daydreamer; I love staring into empty space, but is it all part of something called Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome? (Article By Alex Nurse)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected] & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Kenyan president William Ruto scraps bill to raise taxes after violent protests leave 23 dead.A military coup goes down in Bolivia. "At least" seven Met Police officers are brought into the Election Betting Scandal.The first US Presidential Debate goes down. Supreme Court rules that Donald Trump has absolute immunity from criminal charges for official acts.In Journalism: (15:13) Julian Assange is free after years of being held in Belmarsh and the US State breathing down his neck. He's inadvertently become a beacon for shining a light in darkness - inherent in what Journalism is supposed to be - even though the British Media wouldn't agree. (Article by Jonathan Cook)In Arts: (31:10) With the General Election this week, I've decided to talk about two subjects - one that I think a lot about & one that I don't - the first is The Arts which has still not recovered from the COVID era. (Article By Ben Lawrence)In Society: (42:31) Another side of life that people never talk about is how disabled peoples lack in collective prosperity. And that lack of talking will most likely continue after the General Election. (Article By Mikey Erhardt)Lastly, in Music: (54:22) The story of Don Drummond is a little known one, especially considering how bleak it is. But a Graphic Novel hopes to tell the story of a Ska pioneer to a new audience. (Article By Rick Williams) Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected] & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Just Stop Oil protesters spray Stonehenge orange.Baseball legend Willie Mays dies aged 93.Russia and North Korea pledge mutual defense assistance in the event of war.Records on 300m patient interactions with NHS stolen in Russian hack.Five people with links to Rishi Sunak or the Conservatives are being investigated by the gambling watchdog.In Society: (5:55) The Kenyan youth are making a racket after their government introduce a IMF-backed Finance Bill and like most 21st Century protests, digital activism is the key. (Article By Job Mwaura)In Life: (16:11) The term Neo-Feudalism sounds like something that George Orwell would've had in one of his books but la di da, it's a real life possibility. (Article By Joel Kotkin)In Arts: (32:14) Satirical writer Marina Hyde got on her Podcast "The Rest Is Entertainment" and talked about a specific example of a progressive entity doing what they do: raising a voice about bad corporations. So what's the argument here? (Article By Russell Warfield)Lastly, in TV: (46:58) A simple question. Is anybody watching the same TV shows anymore? No. But let's entertain the topic. (Article By Constance Grady)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected] & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:"The Logo" Jerry West dies aged 86.The Oklahoma Supreme Court dismisses Tulsa Race Massacre case, in what was likely the final opportunity for survivors to receive justice.It's been seven years since The Grenfell Tower Fire. Benjamin Netanyahu dissolves the Israeli War Cabinet.The Boston Celtics win the NBA Finals.In the 1st of two Politics segments: (7:04) In the past year and change, one of the many ad nauseum slogans they've forced into the public consciousness - only to not deliver - is "Levelling Up". They even created a department just for it. So, how did it go? How the fuck d'you think... (Article By Alex Nurse)In the 2nd Politics segment: (20:23) After a brief look back one of many Tory failures, we now look ahead to the General Election and one phrase is coming firmly into the zeitgeist: Tactical Voting. (Article By Chloe Chaplain)In Sports: (34:52) Last time I talked about the Olympics it was about general negligence towards vulnerable French citizens. Digging into a more specific issue: The French's Hijab ban and the French athletes that are suffering because of it. (Article By Alexander Durie) Lastly, in Life: (54:49) Mental Health has taken big strides in the past decade. We're all better off being aware of it. But what about Social Health? Matter of fact, what even is it and should it be the next building block to better ourselves? (Article By Kasley Killam)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected] & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:TV Doctor Michael Mosley goes missing in Greek island Symi & found dead days later. Israeli forces rescue four hostages from the central Gaza Strip at the expense of 210 Palestinian lives.Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is sworn in for a third term. The European Parliamentary Elections go down.Macron dissolves French parliament and calls snap election.In Environment: (7:22) The term "Net-Zero" is - in my mind - an easy concept to grasp and should be at the top of our minds. But apparently it's impossible for financial reasons. Well, let us de-bullshit Net-Zero. (Article By Anupama Sen & Sam Fankhauser)In Society: (20:32) I've had moments in my life where energy drinks were a lifesaver, cans of human jet fuel with varying taste profiles. But like most fun things, kids shouldn't have them. So how bad are energy drinks? (Article By David Cox)In Music: (38:54) Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" is borderline a cultural phenomenon at this point and nothing confirms that notion than the way it's already getting played in American Sport events. (Article By Keith Murphy)Lastly, In Life: (52:21) I've long believed that life is just a chain of memories with monotony in the middle. Some of us keep memories, some of us forget them. So how much is a memory worth? (Article By Mike Troxell)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected] & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

A new interview for you to step to! For this one we head to Scotland to talk to upcoming singer-songwriter Fifidiny (add that to the "great actual names" list) about her beginnings, how she found her style early on; balancing education, work and the passion; pageantry and of course, her Top 5.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Baxter" By Brock BerriganInterlude - "Her" By L'IndécisChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Ireland, Norway & Spain recognise Palestine as a State.Rishi Sunak FINALLY calls a General Election for 4th July.Super Size Me director Morgan Spurlock dies aged 53.Man United beat Man City in The FA Cup Final.An Israeli air strike in Rafah kills 45 Palestinians & injuries more.In Politics: (12:21) With the General Election FINALLY coming and the Tories surely to fuck off for at minimum five years, it's time to already say goodbye to the Rwanda scheme since no planes are going until after the election. (Article By Ash Sarkar)In Food: (22:34) Ultra-processed foods are and have been a consistent element in a lot of people's lives, especially for the working class. So why hasn't the clampdown on UPFs happened yet? Oh right, corporations... (Article By Madeleine Speed, Ella Hollowood and Sarah Neville)In Environment: (51:31) There is no better way to scare a British person than to create a world where it could be raining all the time... Wait... IT COULD BE RAINING ALL THE TIME BY 2034?! (Article By Eleanor Peake)Lastly, in Photography: (1:01:27) A new photobook has dropped and it's one of the most important stories in our current time: depicting the lives of Palestinians pre-Nakba. (Article By Azad Essa) Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected] & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence