Nihal Arthanayake
@therealnihal.bsky.social
I wrote a book about the art conversation and I host a podcast for the BBC where I have amazing conversations with fascinating guests.
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Rich people want to distract you into hating foreigners
April 29, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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the @hopenothate.org.uk group has been doing sterling work exposing some unsavoury views among Reform candidates ahead of the local elections, here's the latest
hopenothate.org.uk/2025/04/30/r...
hopenothate.org.uk/2025/04/30/r...
Reform UK's Northumberland Ne'er-do-wells
Another County chock-full of Reform UK's vetting failures...“I feel that my promise to professionalise the party is now on track,” pronounced Reform UK leader Nigel Farage back in September, adding: “...
hopenothate.org.uk
April 30, 2025 at 2:42 PM
the @hopenothate.org.uk group has been doing sterling work exposing some unsavoury views among Reform candidates ahead of the local elections, here's the latest
hopenothate.org.uk/2025/04/30/r...
hopenothate.org.uk/2025/04/30/r...
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Under my glorious rule, anyone contributing to the Comment pages of the Telegraph would agree to have the headline tattooed to their forehead should circumstances demand it…
April 30, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Under my glorious rule, anyone contributing to the Comment pages of the Telegraph would agree to have the headline tattooed to their forehead should circumstances demand it…
Imagine.
I want a president who is tougher on Putin than he is on Harvard.
April 24, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Imagine.
I cannot believe that up until this point nobody had had the idea of telling Mr Putin to just STOP. Genius from the US President. Sorted.
April 24, 2025 at 3:10 PM
I cannot believe that up until this point nobody had had the idea of telling Mr Putin to just STOP. Genius from the US President. Sorted.
I'm beginning to think that that whole "politics of envy" argument against taxing the super rich was a ruse to ensure that they got to go to space for 11 minutes.
April 16, 2025 at 8:42 AM
I'm beginning to think that that whole "politics of envy" argument against taxing the super rich was a ruse to ensure that they got to go to space for 11 minutes.
I am 100% anti anti-woke.
April 1, 2025 at 11:24 AM
I am 100% anti anti-woke.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social dont forget book bans in Iowa and Florida James. Re US Freedom of Speech.
April 1, 2025 at 11:18 AM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social dont forget book bans in Iowa and Florida James. Re US Freedom of Speech.
Waking up to a blue sky makes such a difference.
April 1, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Waking up to a blue sky makes such a difference.
Looking at companies withdrawing from diversity and inclusion initiatives tells me that these companies never really cared about it.
March 31, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Looking at companies withdrawing from diversity and inclusion initiatives tells me that these companies never really cared about it.
How's Monday looking for you?
March 31, 2025 at 6:55 AM
How's Monday looking for you?
Big night. Big stage. Big tunes. All for a great cause Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity.
March 28, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Big night. Big stage. Big tunes. All for a great cause Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity.
Sleep well. Dream good.
March 26, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Sleep well. Dream good.
Having two dogs enriches my life. Furry idiots.
March 25, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Having two dogs enriches my life. Furry idiots.
My indepth conversation with the man who co-wrote Adolescence. Jack Thorne.
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Jack Thorne
Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake · Episode
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March 24, 2025 at 7:26 AM
My indepth conversation with the man who co-wrote Adolescence. Jack Thorne.
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Oh yes!
Another week, another Pick! @therealnihal.bsky.social presents this week’s collection of curiosities in audio form on R4 this evening at 1815. #radio #podcasting www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - Pick of the Week, Nihal Arthanayake
Nihal Arthanayake curates a selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
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March 23, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Oh yes!
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Omar El Akkad interviewed by Nihal Arthanayake on BBC Radio 5 about ONE DAY, EVERYONE WILL HAVE ALWAYS BEEN AGAINST THIS and much more
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BBC Radio 5 Live - Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake, Omar El Akkad
The journalist and Giller Prize-winning author joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.
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March 12, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Omar El Akkad interviewed by Nihal Arthanayake on BBC Radio 5 about ONE DAY, EVERYONE WILL HAVE ALWAYS BEEN AGAINST THIS and much more
Listen here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... @bbc5live.bsky.social @therealnihal.bsky.social
Order the book: bookshop.org/p/books/one-... @aaknopf.bsky.social
Listen here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... @bbc5live.bsky.social @therealnihal.bsky.social
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Omar El Akkad
Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake · Episode
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March 10, 2025 at 7:19 AM
The best £2 you will spend today.
March 7, 2025 at 12:17 AM
The best £2 you will spend today.
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After missing the Sunday Times list by an agonising 47 copies, Omar El Akkad’s “One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This” is now officially a NY Times bestseller.
What an extraordinary thing. And an important reminder that people really do care, no matter the dominant media narratives.
What an extraordinary thing. And an important reminder that people really do care, no matter the dominant media narratives.
When Omar El Akkad speaks. Please listen. youtube.com/shorts/9K2iO...
Omar El Akkad spoke to me about his book One Day Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This
YouTube video by Nihal Arthanayake
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March 6, 2025 at 1:48 PM
After missing the Sunday Times list by an agonising 47 copies, Omar El Akkad’s “One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This” is now officially a NY Times bestseller.
What an extraordinary thing. And an important reminder that people really do care, no matter the dominant media narratives.
What an extraordinary thing. And an important reminder that people really do care, no matter the dominant media narratives.
When Omar El Akkad speaks. Please listen. youtube.com/shorts/9K2iO...
Omar El Akkad spoke to me about his book One Day Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This
YouTube video by Nihal Arthanayake
youtube.com
March 6, 2025 at 1:12 PM
When Omar El Akkad speaks. Please listen. youtube.com/shorts/9K2iO...
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Just listened to @therealnihal.bsky.social Headliners with Omar El Akkad on BBC radio 5 Live. What an extraordinarily powerful conversation. Having seen the venomous fascist comments by so called British 'patriots' in response to the summit today it was unforgettable.
March 2, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Just listened to @therealnihal.bsky.social Headliners with Omar El Akkad on BBC radio 5 Live. What an extraordinarily powerful conversation. Having seen the venomous fascist comments by so called British 'patriots' in response to the summit today it was unforgettable.
Listen to this. And subscribe.
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Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake - Billy Porter - BBC Sounds
The actor, singer and activist joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.
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March 3, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Listen to this. And subscribe.
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Ramadan Mubarak to all Muslims. Have a peaceful introspective,and dont overdo it on the carbs, month.
March 1, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Ramadan Mubarak to all Muslims. Have a peaceful introspective,and dont overdo it on the carbs, month.