"What's Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor

In a week where:A Chinese Spy balloon drifts into the US.Netflix changes password sharing rules, get bullied into a u-turn.Liz Truss pipes up again via hilarious essay.Turkey & Syria suffer several earthquakes. Former Met Police officer David Carrick sentenced to more than 30 years in prison.In Police: (7:37) I talked about the police last episode, wondering what solutions are there to change The Met. And now I have found a potential solution: Breaking up The Metropolitan Police.In Politics: (21:13) For a while I have been lamenting how politicians can be the most incompetent people ever, but can still prosper. So picture my smile when I see a piece with the term I've been shouting into the ether: Failing up.Also in Politics: (34:13) The anniversary of "The Exit" happened a couple weeks ago and attitudes towards it have soured significantly. Cue my victory lap.Lastly, in Books: (47:50) In a development from last episode where I talked about people that don't read, I found a world I wasn't aware of: BookTok. And yes, it's terrible.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 - "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:Memphis reels as the video footage of five police officers murdering Tyre Nichols drops.Rishi Sunak sacks Nadhim Zahawi for breaking the ministerial code over his tax affairs.Djokovic wins the Australian Open, a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam title.A suicide bomber strikes inside a mosque in the north-western Pakistani city of Peshawar, killing at least 59 people and wounding another 150.UK expected to be only major economy to shrink in 2023 according to the IMF.In Society - (6:16) If it wasn't bad enough that the UK is a trash economy, the UN also reports that the UK is institutionally racist! But we knew that already.In Life - (17:22) It's important for everyone to read and keep developing themselves. But for the likes of Kanye & Sam Bankman-Fried, it's apparently not necessary!In Music - (34:10) With Justin Bieber selling his music catalogue, it's a seminal moment for the trend. But it's still a complex issue for high-value artists. Why?Lastly, in Art - (46:20) One of my favourite artists is Edward Hopper and I found this article gassing his work. Do I need a reason to read? 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 - "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:New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern announces her resignation.The BBC will keep black local radio stations, after u-turning on consultation proposals to axe the programmes from on-air schedules.Sajid Javid calls for patients to pay for GP and A&E visits.Happy Lunar New Year.The Doomsday Clock is moved to 90 seconds to midnight. In Society: (9:03) The police - specifically the Metropolitan Police - is back in the limelight after last week's David Carrick news. But of course, this isn't "One Bad Apple" as one ex-Met officer dishes.In Media: (22:57) British media is garbage, plain and simple. Reform is desperately needed. But will it ever happen? If so, what's the roadmap towards a better media?In Music: (42:02) The music industry is horrible in so many ways - but as with most industries - they eventually evolve. So what can the music industry do this year to evolve?Lastly, in TV: (55:02) Now and again, I'm discovering about shows from the past that would be great if made now. And now I'm discovering a show in the 70s called "Open Door" where regular people hosted it to voice their issues. 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 - "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:Dozens of people killed after a plane with 72 people on board crashes near an airport in central Nepal.Distant cousin of Boris Johnson acted as credit guarantor while in No 10. Voters in May’s local elections will be required to show photo ID before casting their ballot.UK Police are to be given the power to shut down protests before any disruption begins.Met Police sack David Carrick after admitting to dozens of rape & sexual offences across two decades.In History: (8:52) Did you know that Britain executed or planned 42 coups since World War 2? Well, you do now.In the first of two Film segments: (24:10) The USC Annenberg Inclusion Institute are back again with a fresh report on race/ethnicity & gender diversity amongst directors and... It's not too great.In the 2nd Film segment: (37:57) We have seen AI threaten Graphic Designers and artists, but with the advent of ChatGPT, can AI threaten storytellers?Lastly, in Life: (54:25) We all participate in consumerism, but something we can't grasp as a collective is the dip in quality of even small things like underwear. Is there any ability to call it out?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 - "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 Complex for "Bottom Feeders Are Preying on Street Rap’s Dominance" By Andre Gee. The piece - off the back of Young Thug & Gunna's YSL RICO case - explores the law using 'Street Rap' lyrics as a precedent for their case & rap media profiting off fanning the flames.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:Rishi Sunak makes non-specific promises for the UK.Met Office confirms 2022 was UK’s warmest ever year.Bolsonaro supporters storm their Congress.Former Prince Harry hijacks news cycle with memoir quotes & TV interviews. Earth's ozone layer is expected to return to 1980 levels in the next few decades, according to a UN report.For the first of two segments on The NHS: (12:12) The service's demise is nearing closer and closer, so I wanted to kick off the first WG of 2023 with one piece on the crisis overall. And for the 2nd NHS segment: (21:35) A more analytical piece on how austerity led to the crisis we face.In The Arts: (36:34) There is a noticeable decline in working class people in the arts, which sets a dangerous precedent on how society will see itself over time.Lastly, in Life: (52:54) We're well into the New Year and most of us have already taken an L in some form. Never fear, the Japanese art of Kintsugi will help you navigate failure.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 - "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 Vox for "Why we can’t turn off the NFL" By Dylan Scott. In the piece, Scott meditates on the ubiquity of the NFL and how it will still continue regardless of how many Demar Hamlin-like injuries might happen in the future.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

For this Long Read, we head to... *Checks notes* The 5th Element! For "State Of The Hip-Hop Union 2023", written by me. In the 5k essay, I cover several macro topics pertaining to Hip-Hop history, some with love, some with criticism; all in celebration of 2023 being the 50th year of Hip-Hop.Visual Notes:American Music Tree (1:52)Jay's capitalism soliloquy (21:54)My Jay-Z monologue (22:21)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

Artist & Friend of 5E Apex Zero returns to answer 30 Questions.Our interview from November.Apex Zero Music."Drummer Warrior Storyteller" Short Film.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

Lyricist and Friend of 5E Backwood Sweetie comes through to answer 30 Questions.1st InterviewBackwood Sweetie MusicThank 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 and producer NappyHigh returns once again to answer 30 Questions.1st Interview2nd InterviewThank 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

One of the more recent Friends of 5E comes back through for 30 Questions. I interviewed Osay at the beginning of the year and she returns with a very detailed set of answers.Osay Interview from Jan '22Thank 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 Ian Kelly comes through for the 3rd edition of 30 Questions.1st Interview W/ Ian Kelly (Written)2nd Interview (Podcast)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 edition of 30 Questions, we talk to someone that has been interviewed within the 5EPN universe, but not by me! We talk to poet Dell Nellson who was part of Ben's "The Beauty of Independence".Dell's TBOI InterviewThank 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

First to come through for 30 Questions is two-time visitor King Yanz. If you haven't spun previous King Yanz visits, go ahead and peep the links in the remainder of the full show notes1st Interview2nd InterviewKing Yanz links.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

Welcome, WG listeners, to 30 Questions.Dropping on Thursdays & Fridays, throughout December.E-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:Bob Iger returns as CEO of Disney.The World Cup is under way. World population cracks eight billion.At least 162 people killed and hundreds more injured after a 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia’s densely populated West Java province.Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Man Utd.1st of three Life segments: (8:43) With COP27 looking like it's not getting the job done, we're going to have to talk about Mass Migration due to the climate crisis. It's going to happen whether we like it or not.In the 2nd Life segment: (30:31) Billionaires have had an outstanding streak of Ls recently: Bankman-Fried, Bezos and of course Musk. If this year has told us anything, it's that billionaires ain't shit.In Music: (40:08) It seems that Drake has taken a turn in the past couple of years when it comes to his music, specifically his lyrical content. And it's finally starting to dawn on people that Drake might be garbage.Lastly: (51:40) With this being the final WG before my December hiatus, I take stock of the year.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 - "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:Remembrance Day comes & goes.Cryptocurrency exchange FTX files for bankruptcy.Democrats retain control of the US Senate.A Russian missile kills two people in Poland.Trump announces he's running for President again in 2024.In Sports: (8:37) With the Qatar World Cup days away, my last time talking about it will be about looking back and zoom out, instead of focusing on the upcoming.In Tech: (27:28) Silicon Valley is having an exodus right now with many companies trimming their workforce. This gives me the perfect time to say that your employers don't care about you.In Radio: (39:55) An underrated W that the BBC has held for decades is it's diversity in radio, especially when it came to local radio. But now, they decided to axe African/Caribbean Local Radio shows.Lastly, in Arts: (52:54) Creative journeys are unique in so many ways but one ubiquity is that there will be successes and failures. But are all successes built off failure? It's maybe good for them to 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 - "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

This is one of the longest interviews I have done and for good reason. A week & change before this recording, Apex Zero was in the centre of an amazing proof of concept day of exhibition & immersive performance with "Drummer Warrior Storyteller", a multi-format project that was five years in the making and is only the beginning.I was invited to the day of note at Rich Mix in the heart of Shoreditch to look at the exhibition which featured photography, painting, visuals, fashion & even blacksmithing that provided a prelude for a performance that contained rap/spoken word, dance, ritual and drumming.With all that said, I spoke to Apex Zero about all of the above; but also his beginnings, his battles, travels, past projects and - of course - his Top 5.AND, for the second time, this will drop with my own photography which you can peep here. Be sure to spin the short film "Drummer Warrior Storyteller" which also dropped today & the EP which you can find here.Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Baxter" By Brock BerriganChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Twitter & Meta undergo major employee lay-offs.COP27 is underway in Egypt.Politicians bark at Just Stop Oil protesters as they continue their campaign.Gavin Williamson resigns as Cabinet Office minister over abusive messages.The US Midterms go down.In the 1st of two Life segments: (8:43) Remembrance Sunday dawns upon us, which means the poppy army will be (have already been) out in full force. But is the Poppymania waning?In Tech: (26:02) It's been around a fortnight since Elon Musk took over Twitter and day-by-day it's looking like Twitter is going down the loo. So should we get off Twitter?In the 2nd Life segment: (39:12) Male body dysmorphia is one of those things that is rarely talked about unless you're a man suffering (or have suffered) from it. But it turns out it's much more widespread than you think.Lastly, in Society: (56:36) I hate having to keep an eye on the US as much as I do with the country I reside - but when the US harbour one of the most influential religious sects in the world - we got to continue watching the nutters. 3-4 thousand miles away.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 - "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:Elon Musk completes Twitter takeover.Saifullah Paracha, the oldest prisoner of Guantanamo is released after 17 years.Over 150 people die after a stampede in South Korea.Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been elected President of Brazil.Migos rapper Takeoff dies aged 28.In Education: (6:07) Why - in 2022 - are we still talking about Afro hairstyles in schools? And why are watchdogs having to state the obvious?In Film/TV: (14:10) With the pandemic speeding up the process, its pretty clear that TV is superior to film. They got the money, they're getting the views and everyone has a device to view it all. So what's stopping TV?In Music: (30:27) There's a type of music that's taking over the music industry - you may be like me and have never listened to it - but apparently white noise is the force that's putting musicians in a bottleneck.Lastly, in Society: (48:31) It has been more than six weeks since Iran plummeted into public outrage. And even in this short time - it's giving "Arab Spring" vibes - insofar as, it's doomed to fizzle out.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 - "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:Liz Truss is gone as PM.Rishi Sunak becomes Prime Minister. Brittney Griner's appeal is rejected & will serve nine year prison sentence.Multiple brands cut ties with Kanye West.LGBT football fans told to be respectful at Qatar World Cup.In Politics: (7:49) We have a THIRD Prime Minister in the space of a year. Rishi Sunak is finally in No.10, and whilst it's aesthetically interesting that he's British-Asian, it means jack shit when rubber meets the road.In the first of two Tech segments: (20:14) We've all been involved in Phishing scams, but have you ever been involved in a Blue Check scam? Well, it's a thing now. In Arts: (32:23) Since Lockdown, The UK Arts sector has been clawing to get back to 2019 levels, to no avail. Now, as the cost of living crisis drags on, orgs up & down the country are on their last legs.Lastly, in the 2nd Tech segment: (48:02) I've talked about Voice Notes/Messages before on the show, I love them. But some people don't think so, which I find funny.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 - "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:Kwasi Kwarteng "resigns" as Chancellor. Actor Robbie Coltrane dies aged 72.Man United's Mason Greenwood is been charged with attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault occasioning ABH.Claressa Shields beats Savannah Marshall in biggest Women's Boxing night ever. Happy 100th birthday to the BBC.In Society - (7:42) There has been a lot going on in the UK recently and the the wider you look out, the more it's evident that societal collapse is very close to becoming a reality.In Life - (25:53) Battersea Power Station is back after a decades-long project to rejuvenate the 'accidental masterpiece'. And as with most "rejuvenations", its now a symbol for consumerism.In Sport - (41:52) The Qatar World Cup is now weeks away and the think pieces on it and sportswashing at large has begun. Starting with this meditation on Qatar itself and how its worse than 'Sportswashing'.Lastly, in Music - (52:52) I hate stans, I hate "Stan Culture". It's a scourge on music discourse and artists who have the strongest, seem to never actually call it out. Why is that?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 - "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:1. Joe Biden pardons all prior federal offences of simple weed possession. 2. Former policeman attacks Thai daycare centre, killing 38, including 24 children.3. Three people were killed in an explosion on a crucial bridge linking Russia and Crimea.4. Kyiv is hit with over 40 missiles.5. Actress Angela Lansbury dies aged 96.In Tech - (7:34) The Twitter/Elon saga continues with a fresh push for Elon to buy Twitter; he even seeks to "fix" Twitter. Which... Good luck with that.In Society - (21:04) It's no surprise that Boomers don't get the true level of fucked people younger than them are at. Case in point, a woman fresh off the Tory Conference going in on the state of housing.In Music - (31:56) Rappers getting killed is seeming like a consistent occurrence these days. And whilst we can have the same argument that's been had since the dawn of time, there's always a deeper thread to pull.Lastly, in Life - (46:42) What's the longest you have gone without saying anything? A few minutes? Sure. A day? Unlikely. How about 17 years? One man has done just that and, ironically, has some words on the effort.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 - "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 Truly Adventurous (Via Medium) for "The Last Train Robbery" By Rhema Sayers. The piece is an epic true story about the last train robbery to happen in the US' "Wild West".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:Putin announces the annexation of four regions in Ukraine.Ukraine announces application for NATO membership.Sacheen Littlefeather, Who Delivered Brando’s Oscar Rejection Speech, Dies at 75.Brazil presidential race goes to Lula-Bolsonaro runoff.The Tory Party Conference comes & goes.In Society: (7:49) It's UK Black History Month, which of course should be a month of celebration and recognition, but la di da, it doesn't seem to be shown in the truest light.In Music: (21:48) Stormzy makes a statement return with one of the videos of the year "Mel Made Me Do It". And whilst it had great visuals with great cameos, the conversation of Black British Capitalism needs to begin.In Sports: (37:19) Rihanna is headlining the SuperBowl Halftime Show after rejecting the opportunity amidst the NFL not evolving when it comes to, well, everything. So what's changed?Lastly, in Politics: (48:25) With all the Tory tax cuts enraging most of the country, it really isn't a surprise when you look at the people behind the politicians. 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 - "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:Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka is suspended for 2022-23 season over alleged intimate relationship with team staff member.UK Police arrest 17-year-old over GTAVI hacking investigation."Wolf Hall" author Hilary Mantel dies aged 70.Jazz legend Pharoah Sanders dies aged 81.Giorgia Meloni and the far-right Brothers of Italy win Italian General Election.In Tech: (6:21) The founders of tech giants are gassed up regardless of how crap they are as humans. The gas is more evident in the US where the Tech CEO (and their egos) are at the centre. In Music: (25:26) It's no surprise that the live music industry has fallen on deaf ears when it comes to the largest sufferers of "The Exit" and now, live touring as a whole is at risk.In Film: (38:35) James Cameron's "Avatar" is back in cinemas to hype up the long-awaited sequel and it's still as polarising as it was when it initially released over a decade ago.Lastly, in Art: (55:26) A new photobook "Comrade Sisters: Women of the Black Panther Party" is coming out next month, highlighting the frequently overlooked women that were the backbone of the entire movement.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 - "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 Byline Times for "The Identity Trap - Race, Representation and the Rise of Conservative Diversity" By Hardeep Matharu. In the piece, with the recent Conservative Leadership contest and high profile diverse cabinet picks, the conversation of diversity has been muddied and will most likely continue to muddy unless we rewire our collective thought on diversity in Britain.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:Roger Federer announces retirement from Tennis.Queen's Funeral happened. Hurricane Fiona makes landfall in Puerto Rico.Las Vegas Aces win the WNBA Championship.Adnan Syed will be released after his murder conviction is vacated. In Politics: (6:02) Kwame Ture, fka Stokely Carmichael, was a big supporter of the UK Black Power movement back in the day; and whilst we could've guessed this, it's now been found that the UK government had a secret unit to weaken the movement.In the 1st of three Society segments: (18:50) The Windrush Scandal continues to elongate as only 1% of claimants have a successful appeal. But why are the people that committed the crime, deciding the compensation? In the 2nd Society segment: (29:55) Another word on policing as a whole, where we ask the question, do the police actually succeed in their job? Which is to solve crimes?Finally, in the 3rd segment: (49:59) With The Queen now laid to rest, WE CAN FINALLY HAVE THE CONVERSATION ABOUT ABOLISHING THE MONARCHY!Charlie's appearance in The Guardian/Observer.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 - "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 your head top and its a catch up with one of my favourite artists going right now. It's been over two years since my first interview with #FriendOf5E NappyHigh and he's been busy since then: A couple EPs, an album with another currently in the works and constant collabs with other artists.We get into the work he's dropped since the first interview, Hawaii, cars, capitalism and, of course, his Top 5.Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Baxter" By Brock BerriganInterlude - "Belvedere" By Ruck PChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Queen Elizabeth II dies aged 96.7.7 magnitude earthquake hits Papua New Guinea. The police watchdog has launched a murder investigation into the death of Chris Kaba.Ukraine retook over 1K sqm of territory in the north-eastern Kharkiv region over the weekend.Pillar of French New Wave Cinema, Jean-Luc Godard, dies aged 91.In Politics: (6:05) The new Liz Truss government is underway with what is the most "diverse" cabinet in UK history, maybe European history; but does diversity matter when ideologies are the same?In Society: (20:22) The energy crisis has been incrementally eased by a recent Gov't cap on energy, but that is merely a stop gap for what should be more action to be taken ahead of the coming winter.In Tech: (33:03) Something that always concerns me in all forms of the Internet is preservation. What is preserved? What needs to be preserved? And what have we already lost?Lastly, in Life: (49:51) Not sure if you noticed, but Queen Elizabeth II died last week; and I feel a good old 'zoom out' is in order to tackle this topic.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 - "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:Gazprom shut down European Gas Pipeline indefinitely. Angus ‘Drummie’ Gaye, Singer of British reggae band Aswad dies aged 62.Chile vote against new & progressive constitution draft.Liz Truss is officially Britain's new Prime Minister.At least 74 people killed, hundreds injured after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck SW China.In Sports: (5:25) Weeks since she penned the indication of retirement, Serena Williams is officially done in her Tennis career after losing in the US Open 3rd Round and all there is to do is to give her flowers.In Climate: (18:56) A solid chunk of Pakistan is underwater at the moment, yet another glaring moment in the pending climate apocalypse.In Life: (31:24) Dreams are a funny thing. Some people put a ton of meaning on it, some like me don't put much into it; (partly because I don't remember them) so do dreams matter?Lastly, in Music: (45:48) As part of a DJ Khaled victory lap on Twitter Spaces, Jay-Z took a couple of minutes to put a gun to my hopes for Hip-Hop and further confirmed how entrenched he is in capitalism.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 - "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 what is only my 2nd in-person interview for the Pod, we link up with dual threat artist, Treasure Bloom. Those who follow my photography, know that I discovered TB off the back of his support act for other #FriendOf5E, Otis Mensah. (2nd Interview with Otis off the back of that show can be spun here.) Now, a few months after, we link with Treasure Bloom to have food outside the Camden Diner and discuss his beginnings, how he found his taste in Metal music, how those roots brought helped him become the Treasure Bloom he is today and - of course - his Top 5.And on top of the interview, I got to see him that night for a showcase of Alt R&B talent. You can find that story and photos on my photography site. It's dropping in conjunction with this episode.Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementLINKS TO TREASURE BLOOMIntro Music - "Baxter" By Brock BerriganInterlude - "To Wherever" By GYVUS ChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Pakistan suffer flash floods, affecting millions.Facebook settles on Cambridge Analytica lawsuit. Moderna is suing rival company Pfizer and BioNTech for allegedly copying its technology behind the development of the first COVID-19 vaccines.Notting Hill Carnival comes & goes.The last leader of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev, dies aged 91.In the 1st of two Film segments: (9:02) With the recent WB/Discovery money burning, it's left a bad taste for people in and around the Film Industry. But how about... Not letting executives shank art?In the 2nd Film segment: (29:12) If you are even a hint of a Film person, you have heard of the independent production & distribution company A24. Every time they have a new drop, it brings in a fresh batch of cult followers, obsessed with the indie aura A24 creates.In TV: (49:52) The late Michael K Williams will have a memoir dropping thessame day as this episode, and in this excerpt, he talks about life after his role in the now legendary TV show "The Wire".Lastly, in Sports: (1:06:38) During the recent Usyk/Joshua fight last week, high ranking members of FIFA & Saudi Arabia were chilling together, proposing a potential Saudi bid for the World Cup; which could be considered as the final nail in the Sportswashing coffin.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 - "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:Spain suffer days of wildfires.Cineworld prepares to file for bankruptcy.European Championships finish up. Oleksandr Usyk beats Anthony Joshua via Split Decision to retain Heavyweight Titles.Singapore will remove ban on gay marriage.In Sports: (11:44) The European Championships end the six-week barrage of major champs in Athletics circles, the last word being one that has been echoed in recent years: female athletes & menstruation.In Politics: (24:34) There are many people that I pray to have a downfall; one is Michael Gove who has come out of frontbench politics "clean" but don't get it twisted, his legacy should be noted as unashamedly crap.In the first of two Society segment: (36:15) We've gassed the General Secretary of the RMT Mick Lynch before, and the longer the strike summer goes, the more we get to know the defacto face of the strike summer.Lastly, in the 2nd Society segment: (52:10) Skin whitening is a billion dollar industry that preys on black people around the world; but now, those products are becoming lethal and giving even more irreparable damage.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 - "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:Parts of the UK goes into a drought.Writer Salman Rushdie is stabbed on stage in New York.David Bowie tops a Sky Arts list of Britain's 50 most influential artists of the last 50 years.The UK is the first country to approve a new COVID booster that targets both the original virus as well as the Omicron variants.Liz Cheney gets clapped in her Republican Primary.In Film/TV: (8:13) Nearly 50 years ago, activist Sacheen Littlefeather went to the Oscars on behalf of Marlon Brando and refused his Oscar win. It's only until now that AMPAS finally gave a formal apology.In The Arts: (20:18) Critics are an essential cog to the watch of Art; but what happens when critics become influencers in the modern sense? Are they even critics at that point?In the 1st of two Society segments: (33:35) It's time to talk billionaires again! This time, we talk private jets and how that's yet another reason for billionaires to cease (financial) existence.Lastly, in the 2nd Society segment: (47:41) Depending on how travelled you are, you may have been to a place with different customs to you. One of those intersections is 'loose' and 'tight' countries.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 - "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 Vogue for "Serena Williams Says Farewell to Tennis On Her Own Terms—And In Her Own Words" By Serena Willams, as told to Rob Haskell. In the piece, one of the greatest Tennis players ever talks family and retirement with the US Open on the horizon.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:WNBA star Brittney Griner is sentenced to nine years in a Russian Penal Colony. London Museum is returning 72 Benin Treasures to Nigeria. Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73.FBI raids Mar-a-Lago. Legendary Motown songwriter Lamont Dozier dies aged 81.In Sports: (5:05) The Commonwealth Games have come and gone and whilst I thoroughly enjoyed the buffet of sports, it's Empire legacy cannot be ignored.In the 1st of two Society segments: (22:56) There's a ton of things going on right now in Britain that highlight the dying embers of the 70s, and it might be a continuation of it.In Film/TV: (39:11) When looking at Netflix subscriber count, it's clear that the streaming giant is bleeding. There are many reasons for this, one of which is their dedication to flushing hundreds of millions of dollars into mid blockbusters.Lastly, in the 2nd Society segment: (52:30) Arguing is everywhere. From the debate perverts on social media to daily print & TV news media. But do we even know how to argue properly?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 - "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

2nd member of the two-time WG Interview club, King Yanz has been busy since our first interview just over two years ago. We catch up on what he's been up to, which includes a lot of learning, a lot of travelling and self-discovery that all culminates in his new opus "Out of Order", a wide-ranging album in sound and subject matter. We get into all of that and, of course, his 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?"Spin "Out of Order" here. Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Baxter" By Brock BerriganInterlude - "Breathless" By L'IndecisChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Rebekah Vardy loses Libel case against Coleen Rooney. NBA legend Bill Russell dies aged 88.Iconic actress Nichelle Nichols dies aged 89.England win the Women's Euro 2022.Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahri killed in US airstrike.In Sports: (6:52) The great Bill Russell died aged 88. A pillar of basketball, Russell inspired many, including a player that is arguably on the same plateau as Russell, but would never dare say it himself: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.In the 1st of two Film/TV segments: (22:42) In a tragic double, actress Nichelle Nichols also passed in the weekend. Notably one of the first Black women featured in a major US television series.In the 2nd Film/TV segment: (32:10) With the recent slate of Marvel shows & films being announced, people rightly turned to the VFX industry, wondering how the hell they're going to keep up.Lastly, In Tech: (43:13) The people behind DALL-E are now allowing people to use DALL-E and sell whatever they get from the program. Which begs the questions: Will it always be like that and what precedent does this set for the future of art?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 - "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:Ukraine & Russia agree on grain deal to avert a global food crisis... Only for Russia to bomb one of the ports.WHO declare Monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern. Marvel announce new slate of works, including two Avengers films in 2025.David Trimble, Northern Ireland's 1st First Minister & architect of the Good Friday Agreement, dies aged 77.The UK will host 2023 Eurovision. In Sports: (11:05) It's been 10 years since the 2012 London Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony; masterminded by director Danny Boyle, it was a great love letter to everything notable about Britain. But in the current climate, the ceremony seems decades ago.In Politics: (32:49) The Tory leadership continues to take the media's attention; so let's talk about something drastically more interesting, The Forde Report which shined a light on Labour's Corbyn years.In Music: (46:40) With the likes of Tim Westwood finally having decades of disgraceful acts coming back at him, it seems that the music industry has yet to evolve. Gal-dem & VICE team up to help amplify the voices of those that have been chewed up & spit out by the industry.Lastly, in Society: (59:43) It's becoming more and more obvious that cars are a long-term ill for society and our dependence on them need to be curbed. Enter the anti-car movement, a set of online creators & communities that are gaining traction (pun intended) in their quest to kill car dependency.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 - "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:Cameron Smith wins The 150th Open.UK faces two days of 35-40 degree heat.World Athletics Championships goes down.Sky News cancels third leadership debate.Health officials in Ghana have declared an outbreak of the highly infectious Marburg virus.In Society: (8:37) Whiteness is an invisible disease that most people aren't aware of but is actually the root to a lot of social ills. So what is Whiteness? In Politics: (26:25) The leadership for the Conservative Party continues with a few TV debates. But fuck all that, let's instead talk about how they broke the economy with no idea how to fix it.In Work: (38:52) In the creative world, there's always people in places higher than you that simply do not know how to treat people in the creative industry right. So let's highlight the red flags.Lastly, in Life: (53:49) We're all human, which means we are all wrong from time to time. But instead of doubling down, sometimes it's just worth admitting you're wrong.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 - "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 Passion of the Weiss for "Black Star’s ‘No Fear of Time’: Or, How Uploading an Album as a Podcast Could Take Back Control From Big Streaming" by Will Hagle. The piece explores the history of RSS and how Black Star's "new" method of dropping their "album" was so close to potentially upending the current system. 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:Actor James Caan dies aged 82.Former PM of Japan Shinzo Abe is assassinated.Elon Musk withdraws from $44 Billion bid to buy Twitter. Twitter responds by suing him.Sri Lankans storm presidential residence and burn the Prime Minister's residence.First images from the James Webb Space Telescope are released.In Politics: (6:56) Boris Johnson is officially DONE as PM, but we might still be stuck with his for another eight weeks. So until he's gone, we're smoking that Johnson PACK... And reading an article about his archetype in politics.In Society: (19:23) Trans pride went down last weekend to practically no coverage, trans rights are being targeted in the leadership elections. It's clear that cis people need to show active support.In Sports: (40:18) If you have followed the NBA in the past decade, you've noticed a shift where players have gained collective power. But has the "player empowerment era" been good for everyone?Lastly, in Climate: (53:23) The climate crisis is getting worse by the day, but it's killing fewer people than anticipated? Did I read this right? How? Oh right, wealth.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 - "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 Pitchfork for "The Woes of Being Addicted to Streaming" By Jeremy D. Larsen. In the piece, Larsen meditates on how Music Streaming became so prevalent and the three types of people that listen to music. 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:A gunman kills three people and injured another four at a shopping mall in Copenhagen.BBC admits they received complaints about Tim Westwood.Six people die after a shooting during July 4th parade.Russia claims victory in Ukraine's eastern Luhansk region. Sajid Javid & Rishi Sunak lead a flurry of Tory cabinet resignations.In Politics: (11:41) As the Tory party crumbles, it must be said that they're still going in many other ways, including following the US in abortion rights.In Tech: (23:27) As if we didn't have enough reasons to have an existential freak-out about smartphones and how prevalent they are in our lives, now we have to think about what is called "digital amnesia".In Society: (41:38) Anti-racism movements have taken a back seat in the UK, but was it a state sanctioned movement that blunted it? A new book makes the claim.Lastly, in Life: (56:43) I like to think of myself as spontaneous and it's fun to be so, but could it benefit everyone to have a somewhat unstructured element in life?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 - "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 Conservatives lose two more seats after by-elections in Wakefield & Tiverton and Honiton.The US Supreme Court officially overturn Roe V Wade.Prince Charles taking €3M in Qatari money.Glastonbury comes & goes after two years out.Ghislane Maxwell is sentenced to 20 years.In Society: (8:13) America is in several levels of low after the past week, and in efforts to understand it all, it's time to zoom out.In Culture: (25:21) With so much of modern culture drenched in nostalgia, is there any space for "modern culture" to take root?In Film/TV: (47:26) After the release of her documentary on Barrel Children, (peep the WG Long Read on the OG story here) one of my writing favs Nadine White gives some words on how the TV industry lets down black viewers.Lastly, in Media: (1:01:21) As I have bathed in Mick Lynch destroying British Media, it is worth looking back at how the press have demonised the working class and apply it to the current summer of strikes.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 - "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

And just like that... WG Interviews back from the dead! For this one, a dear friend of 5E comes through for his 2nd appearance. Sheffield (Soon to be Germany) based Otis Mensah is back after me seeing him live in May, off the back of his new (& self produced) EP "things i should have said a year ago".But this is a WG interview like no other. For this one, co-host of "In Search Of Sauce" Ryan Gaur comes through to co-host, blessing me with the opportunity to kick it with Mensah. We talk about the new EP, his artistic evolution, how he approaches music video & production; North vs South, UK vs USA and, of course, his 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 - "Before Venice" (Instrumental) By Otis MensahChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:British government approves extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the US.Emmanuel Macron loses parliamentary majority as left-leaning coalition gain.Gustavo Petro becomes Colombia's first Leftist president. Transgender women are banned from elite Swimming competitions. Public sector strikes begin this week with more coming.In the 1st of two Sports segments: (5:43) A report comes out, showing the many horrid ways British Gymnastics as an institution, mistreated young women.In the 2nd Sports segment: (19:06) The Athletic, now owned by The New York Times, thought it would be a good idea to tell all staff that they can't talk about politics. In Society: (33:39) The fact that Cannabis hasn't been legalised yet is baffling, but what about growing it? Can the people push things forward by going ahead and growing their own?Lastly, in Tech: (44:50) DALL-E, the AI that takes a prompt and regurgitates picturesque art, has been the fodder for many a shitposter. But in all seriousness, can it actually trigger a creative revolution?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 - "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:Justin Bieber reveals facial paralysis from Ramsay Hunt syndrome.A former British soldier has died fighting Russian forces.British journalist Dom Phillips and Brazilian Indigenous expert Bruno Pereira go missing in Brazil.Queen Elizabeth II becomes the 2nd longest reigning monarch.Scotland will make another attempt for independence.In Society: (6:44) The UK take a blow in their effort to ship asylum seekers to Rwanda. Activists, protestors and even the EU's best efforts have halted the first flight but this creates a new low for UK domestic affairs.In the 1st of two Life segments: (18:58) It has been five years since the Grenfell Tower fire. Still no justice for the lives lost, still slowly moving through the meat grinder that is the UK Justice System.In Podcasting: (33:50) Spotify has been going through it on the podcast front. But the source of relief for Spotify from the Joe Rogan fallout come from unlikely places. Batman & Scotland Yard.Lastly, in the 2nd segment: (49:27) People are beginning to ditch dating apps wholesale, opting for more "real-life" interactions.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 - "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