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#496 | Labour Won The Election. Now What?
The UK has a new Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, and Labour is back in power.
We discuss what this means for Britain, including Starmer's background…
1 year, 11 months ago
#494 | The Haitian Revolution
The Haitian Revolution is a story of extreme violence, hope, and human rights.
Learn how slaves in Saint-Domingue fought against brutal conditions…
1 year, 11 months ago
#492 | Cool Britannia | 1990s Britain
In this episode, we'll travel back to the 1990s and uncover the story of "Cool Britannia," a time when Britain experienced a cultural renaissance.
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1 year, 11 months ago
#490 | JK Rowling & Transgenderism
JK Rowling, famous for Harry Potter, is now at the centre of a controversial debate on transgender rights.
We'll explore her views, why they've sp…
1 year, 11 months ago
#488 | John Stonehouse | The Politician Who Faked His Death
John Stonehouse, a promising British politician, disappeared off the Miami coast.
Had he drowned in a swimming accident? Had he been eaten by shar…
2 years ago
#486 | North vs. South | The Great English Divide
What's the difference between the North and the South of England?
And when does the "North" end and the "South" start?
In this episode, we'll exp…
2 years ago
#484 | Robert Fortune: The Man Who Stole Tea From China
Robert Fortune, a Scottish botanist, pulled off one of history's greatest acts of corporate espionage: stealing the secrets of tea production from C…
2 years ago
#482 | Ayn Rand & The Philosophy of Objectivism
Ayn Rand is one of the most controversial thinkers of the 20th century.
In this episode, we'll explore her philosophy of Objectivism, which champio…
2 years ago
#480 | Marcus Aurelius | The Philosopher Emperor
Meet Marcus Aurelius, the Roman Emperor who combined power with philosophy.
In this episode, we'll learn about his famous work, "Meditations", and…
2 years, 1 month ago
#478 | The UK General Election (2024)
The British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called an early general election in the UK, surprising many.
We'll explore why he made this decision, th…
2 years, 1 month ago