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Simon Mayo @simonmayo.bsky.social · 7h

Excellent piece

Sathnam Sanghera @sathnam.bsky.social · 1d

I've responded to Robert Jenrick's vile comments in @thetimes.com

www.thetimes.com/life-style/c...

I sang Jerusalem with Robert Jenrick at school — he’s wrong about race

The Conservative MP has complained that, visiting Handsworth in Birmingham, he didn’t see ‘another white face’. You can’t judge whether someone is integrated by skin colour, argues fellow Wulfrunian S...

www.thetimes.com

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Jonathan Freedland @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social · 4d

After Manchester. Latest column www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

In a time of hate and rancour, two Jews sought to pray – and were killed. Let Manchester be a turning point | Jonathan Freedland

This was a horror but with so much intolerance and antisemitism, no one can say it was a surprise. There are lessons to learn, and that must start now, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

www.theguardian.com

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Rafael Behr @rafaelbehr.bsky.social · 4d

Can always rely on @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social to say what needs saying and say it well on occasions such as these www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

In a time of hate and rancour, two Jews sought to pray – and were killed. Let Manchester be a turning point | Jonathan Freedland

This was a horror but with so much intolerance and antisemitism, no one can say it was a surprise. There are lessons to learn, and that must start now, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

www.theguardian.com

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Ezra Klein @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social · 5d

Today’s episode of The Ezra Klein Show.

The musician and record producer Brian Eno delves into his experiments with ambient music, his thoughts on generative A.I. and his deep gratitude for the uniqueness of human life.
open.spotify.com/episode/1Dio...

youtu.be/AfYY9v0Q0X4?...

Brian Eno on How Machines Can Make Us More Human

YouTube video by The Ezra Klein Show

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Simon Mayo @simonmayo.bsky.social · 4d

This is one of the most illuminating conversations I have heard for a long time. 2 masters at work!

podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

A Breath of Fresh Air With Brian Eno

Podcast Episode · The Ezra Klein Show · 03/10/2025 · 1h 30m

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Greatest Hits Radio @greatesthitsuk.bsky.social · 5d

“It’s such a beautiful thing to be a part of.” 🫶

Jodie Whittaker joined @simonmayo.bsky.social on Drivetime and reflected on her time in Doctor Who and how she’s still involved in some way!

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Simon Mayo @simonmayo.bsky.social · 5d

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Simon Mayo @simonmayo.bsky.social · 6d

3 words for your Thursday?

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Greatest Hits Radio @greatesthitsuk.bsky.social · 6d

The 13th Doctor Who aka Jodie Whittaker is joining Simon Mayo on Drivetime! 👀 @simonmayo.bsky.social

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Simon Mayo @simonmayo.bsky.social · 7d

3 words for your Wednesday?

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Simon Mayo @simonmayo.bsky.social · 8d

3 words for your Tuesday?

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Simon Mayo @simonmayo.bsky.social · 9d

3 words for your Monday?

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Simon Mayo @simonmayo.bsky.social · 9d

Starting the week in style

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Simon Mayo @simonmayo.bsky.social · 12d

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Simon Mayo @simonmayo.bsky.social · 13d

3 words for your Thursday?

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Simon Mayo @simonmayo.bsky.social · 13d

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Simon Mayo @simonmayo.bsky.social · 13d

Compassionate man that Mr Ross

Greatest Hits Radio @greatesthitsuk.bsky.social · 13d

“I forgive, I forget.” 😂

Deacon Blue’s lead singer, Ricky Ross, joined @simonmayo.bsky.social and the Drivetime team for a very special #Confessions.

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Simon Mayo @simonmayo.bsky.social · 14d

3 words for your Wednesday?

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Simon Mayo @simonmayo.bsky.social · 15d

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