James Middleton
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We talk the terrible format of the latest Epstein dump; how a contractor is hiring randos on LinkedIn to physically track immigrants for $300; and a new code of conduct in the adult industry.
Podcast: The Epstein Email Dump Is a Mess
We talk the terrible format of the latest Epstein dump; how a contractor is hiring randos on LinkedIn to physically track immigrants for $300; and a new code of conduct in the adult industry.
www.404media.co
November 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
We talk the terrible format of the latest Epstein dump; how a contractor is hiring randos on LinkedIn to physically track immigrants for $300; and a new code of conduct in the adult industry.
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Iran’s water crisis: Tehran faces worst drought in 50 years
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Iran’s water crisis: Tehran faces worst drought in 50 years
"If rationing water doesn't work - we may have to evacuate Tehran". The stark warning from Iran's president Masoud Pe-zeshkian - as the country struggles to cope with an unprecedented drought.
www.channel4.com
November 29, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Iran’s water crisis: Tehran faces worst drought in 50 years
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www.channel4.com/news/irans-w...
Matt Frei speaks to the award-winning filmmaker Mstyslav Chernov who has a new film just out that follows a brigade of soldiers as they attempt to liberate the village of Andriivka in the east of the country, the sort of place that would be included in the new Russian-controlled territory
Trump's peace plan is to 'surrender' - Ukrainian filmmaker Mstyslav Chernov
YouTube video by Channel 4 News
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December 2, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Matt Frei speaks to the award-winning filmmaker Mstyslav Chernov who has a new film just out that follows a brigade of soldiers as they attempt to liberate the village of Andriivka in the east of the country, the sort of place that would be included in the new Russian-controlled territory
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China has industrialised so quickly and relied on fossil fuels for so long that it has been one of the world’s biggest environmental problems. But now can China lead the way on battling climate change? Fascinating discussion with Barbara Finamore @bunkerpod.bsky.social
Can China save the world? Today on The Bunker, @gavinesler.bsky.social is joined by Barbara Finamore, Senior Visiting Fellow at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies and author of Will China Save the Planet to discuss China and their clean-energy model 👉 linktr.ee/bunker_pod
#China #cleanenergy
#China #cleanenergy
November 20, 2025 at 2:52 PM
China has industrialised so quickly and relied on fossil fuels for so long that it has been one of the world’s biggest environmental problems. But now can China lead the way on battling climate change? Fascinating discussion with Barbara Finamore @bunkerpod.bsky.social
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“Were the seeds of racism or anti-Semitism sown at Dulwich College?”
@maitlis.bsky.social, @lewisgoodall.com and Michael Crick
- who challenged Farage back in 2013 over claims about his school days - discuss whether his past is relevant to the politician he is today.
@maitlis.bsky.social, @lewisgoodall.com and Michael Crick
- who challenged Farage back in 2013 over claims about his school days - discuss whether his past is relevant to the politician he is today.
November 20, 2025 at 5:27 PM
“Were the seeds of racism or anti-Semitism sown at Dulwich College?”
@maitlis.bsky.social, @lewisgoodall.com and Michael Crick
- who challenged Farage back in 2013 over claims about his school days - discuss whether his past is relevant to the politician he is today.
@maitlis.bsky.social, @lewisgoodall.com and Michael Crick
- who challenged Farage back in 2013 over claims about his school days - discuss whether his past is relevant to the politician he is today.
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With Fareed Zakaria, host of “Fareed Zakaria GPS” on CNN and the author of the book “Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash From 1600 to the Present.”
Discussing the “revolution” we may be living through, the forces driving it, and how the Democratic Party can adapt.
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Discussing the “revolution” we may be living through, the forces driving it, and how the Democratic Party can adapt.
youtu.be/bc0oOW___qs?...
Fareed Zakaria Thinks Steve Bannon Got One Thing Right | The Ezra Klein Show
YouTube video by The Ezra Klein Show
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November 22, 2025 at 6:27 PM
With Fareed Zakaria, host of “Fareed Zakaria GPS” on CNN and the author of the book “Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash From 1600 to the Present.”
Discussing the “revolution” we may be living through, the forces driving it, and how the Democratic Party can adapt.
youtu.be/bc0oOW___qs?...
Discussing the “revolution” we may be living through, the forces driving it, and how the Democratic Party can adapt.
youtu.be/bc0oOW___qs?...
The sheer scale of Chinese industrial policy has made the mass global proliferation of clean energy a very real possibility. Could it eventually save the planet? Ravi Agrawal talks with Bill McKibben
How Solar Energy Could Transform Geopolitics
Environmentalist Bill McKibben on the incredible growth of clean energy in 2025.
foreignpolicy.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:46 AM
The sheer scale of Chinese industrial policy has made the mass global proliferation of clean energy a very real possibility. Could it eventually save the planet? Ravi Agrawal talks with Bill McKibben
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Age of the ‘scam state’: how an illicit, multibillion-dollar industry has taken root in south-east Asia
Age of the ‘scam state’: how an illicit, multibillion-dollar industry has taken root in south-east Asia
Like the narco-state, a ‘scam state’ refers to countries where an illicit industry has dug its tentacles deep into institutions and transformed the economy
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Age of the ‘scam state’: how an illicit, multibillion-dollar industry has taken root in south-east Asia
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I wish more people were aware of this. Considering the scale of the threat, the media's near-silence is both remarkable and culpable.
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Hello, foreign oligarchs and corporations! Please come and sue the UK for billions | George Monbiot
The case of a planned Cumbrian coalmine shows how governments around the world are being threatened by litigation in shadowy offshore courts, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:53 AM
I wish more people were aware of this. Considering the scale of the threat, the media's near-silence is both remarkable and culpable.
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www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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EXCL: The UK is hoping to secure an agreement within weeks to rejoin the EU’s flagship student mobility programme, as part of a drive to pursue closer relations with Brussels after a setback on defence @ecourea.bsky.social & @kiranstacey.bsky.social report www.theguardian.com/education/20...
UK aims to secure agreement to rejoin Erasmus student exchange scheme
Britain quit EU programme after Brexit, when Boris Johnson claimed it did not offer good value for money
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:44 AM
EXCL: The UK is hoping to secure an agreement within weeks to rejoin the EU’s flagship student mobility programme, as part of a drive to pursue closer relations with Brussels after a setback on defence @ecourea.bsky.social & @kiranstacey.bsky.social report www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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Congrats to @Education Response Rooms (ERRs) on winning the 2025 Chatham House Prize for their work in Sudan.
Read this week’s blog post & Join us for the launch of our new Policy Insgiht on 9th December.
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Read this week’s blog post & Join us for the launch of our new Policy Insgiht on 9th December.
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November 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Congrats to @Education Response Rooms (ERRs) on winning the 2025 Chatham House Prize for their work in Sudan.
Read this week’s blog post & Join us for the launch of our new Policy Insgiht on 9th December.
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Read this week’s blog post & Join us for the launch of our new Policy Insgiht on 9th December.
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🎙️In this episode of @chathamhouse.org’s podcast, Ahmed Soliman, Hubert Kinkoh, Kholood Khair and Bashair Ahmed join @bronwenmaddox.bsky.social to examine the human toll of the #Sudan war & dynamics fuelled by regional powers and proxies seeking control.
Listen: www.chathamhouse.org/2025/11/inde...
Listen: www.chathamhouse.org/2025/11/inde...
Independent Thinking: Sudan – the internal and external forces tearing it apart
Experts examine the human toll of the war in Sudan, and the dynamics of a war fuelled by regional powers and their proxies seeking to control Sudan’s territory, natural resources, and access to key wa...
www.chathamhouse.org
November 26, 2025 at 2:06 PM
🎙️In this episode of @chathamhouse.org’s podcast, Ahmed Soliman, Hubert Kinkoh, Kholood Khair and Bashair Ahmed join @bronwenmaddox.bsky.social to examine the human toll of the #Sudan war & dynamics fuelled by regional powers and proxies seeking control.
Listen: www.chathamhouse.org/2025/11/inde...
Listen: www.chathamhouse.org/2025/11/inde...
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RTing not for the praise, honestly not, imagine doing that… but to flag the second story hidden at the end about London’s trees!
London Centric consistently the best reporting for Londoners.
Also in this story, bad news for trees :(
Also in this story, bad news for trees :(
Among other issues with Zipcar's model in London: Having to negotiate individually with 32 boroughs, some of which charged thousands of pounds per car. Meanwhile, Croydon council outsourced much of their employee car fleet to Zipcar and may be a bit screwed. www.londoncentric.media/p/zipcar-lon...
December 2, 2025 at 8:50 AM
RTing not for the praise, honestly not, imagine doing that… but to flag the second story hidden at the end about London’s trees!
Oli Dugmore is joined by Tom McTague to discuss British communist parties, along with other listener questions on political briefings to the press and whether Labour can make a comeback.
Where are Britain’s communist parties?
Tom McTague joins Oli Dugmore to answer listener questions.
www.newstatesman.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Oli Dugmore is joined by Tom McTague to discuss British communist parties, along with other listener questions on political briefings to the press and whether Labour can make a comeback.
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Roblox CEO Dave Baszuki joined the Hard Fork podcast to discuss the gaming platform’s new age verification feature — but he seemed to get frustrated at the number of questions focused on child safety.
Roblox CEO interview gets heated over child safety | TechCrunch
Roblox CEO Dave Baszuki joined the Hard Fork podcast to discuss the gaming platform’s new age verification feature — but he seemed to get frustrated at the number of questions focused on child safety.
techcrunch.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Roblox CEO Dave Baszuki joined the Hard Fork podcast to discuss the gaming platform’s new age verification feature — but he seemed to get frustrated at the number of questions focused on child safety.
In September the UK government announced a £1.5bn investment by Palantir in the military. It already has contracts with the police and the NHS. So, should we be worried? Tanjil Rashid is joined by journalist James Vincent.
How Palantir conquered the world | Culture | The New Statesman
YouTube video by The New Statesman
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December 1, 2025 at 8:39 PM
In September the UK government announced a £1.5bn investment by Palantir in the military. It already has contracts with the police and the NHS. So, should we be worried? Tanjil Rashid is joined by journalist James Vincent.
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NEW EPISODE OUT NOW!
Today’s episode explores some very big picture history: David talks to palaeontologist and science writer @endofthepier.bsky.social about the story of the human species from origin to peak to inevitable decline. How near are we to the end?
Find us at...🎧 ppfideas.com
Today’s episode explores some very big picture history: David talks to palaeontologist and science writer @endofthepier.bsky.social about the story of the human species from origin to peak to inevitable decline. How near are we to the end?
Find us at...🎧 ppfideas.com
November 23, 2025 at 9:58 AM
NEW EPISODE OUT NOW!
Today’s episode explores some very big picture history: David talks to palaeontologist and science writer @endofthepier.bsky.social about the story of the human species from origin to peak to inevitable decline. How near are we to the end?
Find us at...🎧 ppfideas.com
Today’s episode explores some very big picture history: David talks to palaeontologist and science writer @endofthepier.bsky.social about the story of the human species from origin to peak to inevitable decline. How near are we to the end?
Find us at...🎧 ppfideas.com
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For years, geoengineering—artificially lowering global temperatures through technological means—has been met with skepticism. But the progression of climate change has pushed many scientists to seriously consider the strategy, Alexander C. Kaufman writes:
Who’s Ready to Think About Blocking Out the Sun?
The idea of artificially lowering the planet’s temperature is gaining supporters and hitting political opposition.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:15 PM
For years, geoengineering—artificially lowering global temperatures through technological means—has been met with skepticism. But the progression of climate change has pushed many scientists to seriously consider the strategy, Alexander C. Kaufman writes:
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How social media got Enshittified 😡
Cory Doctorow talks about the three stages of Enshittification.
Full discussion here 👉 play.megaphone.fm/1ghvwx1atlkv...
#enshittification #socialmedia #facebook
#digitaldecay #ai #tech #techsky #corydoctorow
Cory Doctorow talks about the three stages of Enshittification.
Full discussion here 👉 play.megaphone.fm/1ghvwx1atlkv...
#enshittification #socialmedia #facebook
#digitaldecay #ai #tech #techsky #corydoctorow
November 29, 2025 at 1:23 PM
How social media got Enshittified 😡
Cory Doctorow talks about the three stages of Enshittification.
Full discussion here 👉 play.megaphone.fm/1ghvwx1atlkv...
#enshittification #socialmedia #facebook
#digitaldecay #ai #tech #techsky #corydoctorow
Cory Doctorow talks about the three stages of Enshittification.
Full discussion here 👉 play.megaphone.fm/1ghvwx1atlkv...
#enshittification #socialmedia #facebook
#digitaldecay #ai #tech #techsky #corydoctorow
"This might sound corny, but the relationship between maize and humanity is essential. We rely on corn—globally, more maize is grown than wheat or rice—and, in turn, corn is utterly dependent on us, to the extent that it's lost the ability to reproduce without our help."
The Colorful Tale of Mexico's A-maize-ing Grain - Gastropod
The past, present, and future of corn: a story that involves empires, vampires, and generations of women chained to the (literal) grindstone.
gastropod.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:11 AM
"This might sound corny, but the relationship between maize and humanity is essential. We rely on corn—globally, more maize is grown than wheat or rice—and, in turn, corn is utterly dependent on us, to the extent that it's lost the ability to reproduce without our help."
Laurie Taylor explores the making of the modern companion animal, from working animals to pampered pets. Chris Pearson charts the changing fortunes of dogs as they moved from rural to urban. Mariam Motamedi Fraser asks if dogs belong with humans and the natural bond is less natural than we assume
BBC Radio 4 - Thinking Allowed, Dogs
Laurie Taylor on the history of keeping dogs as pets and the politics of dog-human links.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Laurie Taylor explores the making of the modern companion animal, from working animals to pampered pets. Chris Pearson charts the changing fortunes of dogs as they moved from rural to urban. Mariam Motamedi Fraser asks if dogs belong with humans and the natural bond is less natural than we assume
Insights from researchers, defence experts, philosophers, and policymakers on humanity’s ability to survive and recover from catastrophes – from nuclear winter and electromagnetic pulses to pandemics and climate disasters – exploring both threats and practical solutions
Rebuilding after apocalypse: What 13 experts say about bouncing back
80000hours.org
November 30, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Insights from researchers, defence experts, philosophers, and policymakers on humanity’s ability to survive and recover from catastrophes – from nuclear winter and electromagnetic pulses to pandemics and climate disasters – exploring both threats and practical solutions
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A petition demanding a full inquiry into Russian influence in UK politics has passed 100,000 signatures | East Anglia Bylines
Russian influence petition surges past 100,000 signatures
A petition demanding a full inquiry into Russian influence in UK politics has passed 100,000 signatures
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 9:45 PM
A petition demanding a full inquiry into Russian influence in UK politics has passed 100,000 signatures | East Anglia Bylines
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🎥: On the latest episode of the Prospect Podcast, Cory Doctorow joins @ellenhalliday.bsky.social and @aloner.bsky.social to discuss why tech platforms get worse over time—and how AI could supercharge this: prospectmagazine.sub...
November 29, 2025 at 6:13 PM
🎥: On the latest episode of the Prospect Podcast, Cory Doctorow joins @ellenhalliday.bsky.social and @aloner.bsky.social to discuss why tech platforms get worse over time—and how AI could supercharge this: prospectmagazine.sub...
Nathan Gill was an MEP for the Brexit party and Ukip, and later became Reform UK’s leader in Wales. Now he has been jailed for 10 years for taking bribes to make pro-Russia statements. Luke Harding reports
How Nigel Farage’s ‘right-hand man’ in Europe was unmasked as a traitor – podcast
Nathan Gill was an MEP for the Brexit party and Ukip, and later became Reform UK’s leader in Wales. Now he has been jailed for 10 years for taking bribes to make pro-Russia statements. Luke Harding re...
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November 29, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Nathan Gill was an MEP for the Brexit party and Ukip, and later became Reform UK’s leader in Wales. Now he has been jailed for 10 years for taking bribes to make pro-Russia statements. Luke Harding reports