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Expert political analysis and debate from a real-life political encyclopaedia. Nathan Eckersley is diving deep into the biggest political news and current affairs impacting young people around the world. Recorded live from Manchester every Sunday afternoon, with listener phone-ins and messages. Listen to the live broadcast every Sunday on W!ZARD Radio Station to get involved: www.wizardradio.com/listen
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After Sir Keir Starmer and David Lammy paid a visit to the UN General Assembly last week, they have begun the work of undoing the UK's departure from the European Union and giving away a British Overseas Territory without consulting their own people and without parliamentary approval. In the past two weeks, the Prime Minister has met with President…
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It's the Conservative Party Conference where 13,000 party faithful, business leaders, lobbyists, donors and journalists have descended on Birmingham. Last time we were last here, Liz Truss was Prime Minister and the whispers of a U-turn on her fateful mini-Budget were beginning to circulate. How times have changed! This week on The Nathan Eckersley…
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It has only been 79 days since Labour entered Government and, already, it feels like they are coming towards the end. Sir Keir Starmer and his senior Ministers, mired in several sleaze scandals, are losing control, which is not a good look as their Party Conference begins. This week on The Nathan Eckersley Podcast, Nathan explores at Labour's lates…
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The NHS is, perhaps, the number one issue in the UK where everyone agrees there are huge problems, but nobody knows how to fix it. From its inception 76 years ago, providing universal healthcare, free at the point of use, for a population of 38 million. In just over three quarters of a century, the population has nearly doubled at 69 million, the N…
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On Saturday 2nd November, we will know who will be the next Leader of the Conservative Party and the person to succeed Rishi Sunak as the incumbent of the worst job in politics: Leader of HM Most Loyal Opposition. This week on The Nathan Eckersley Podcast, Nathan looks at the Conservative Party leadership election and asks if the next Prime Ministe…
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It is just under two months since Sir Keir Starmer led the Labour Party to their historic victory in the 2024 General Election - in that time he has made 11 U-turns. It’s almost as if Starmer told voters he would do one thing just to get elected, only for him to do the opposite now he’s in power. This week on The Nathan Eckersley Podcast, Nathan as…
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It has been 44 days since Sir Keir Starmer and the Labour Party entered Government and we have seen some decisions being made which, had a Conservative done the same, would have been plastered across every newspaper front page. This week on The Nathan Eckersley Podcast, Nathan asks if Labour is being held to the same standards as the Conservatives …
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In the wake of the utterly tragic murder of three young girls in Southport last week, extremist elements of both ends of the political spectrum have crawled out of the woodwork to manipulate this tragedy into an excuse to push their own agenda. Whether it is the far-right or the far-left, extremism has no place in this country and all forms must be…
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The Chancellor Rachel Reeves committed one of the greatest acts of gaslighting the British public: she claimed in the House of Commons on Tuesday that she and the new Government have been given the worst economic inheritance since the Second World War, and that the Conservatives left behind a £22 billion black hole in the public finances. This is d…
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With the US gearing up for the Presidential Election, the race for the White House has completely changed in the past two weeks, following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump and the momentous decision of Joe Biden to not seek a second term, and pass the baton to Vice President Kamala Harris. This week on The Nathan Eckersl…
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With his Ministers appointed and his position as Prime Minister secured, Sir Keir Starmer finally revealed his true plans for Government. The King’s Speech was delivered during the State Opening of Parliament on Wednesday, which sets out the Government’s legislative agenda for the coming parliamentary session. This week on The Nathan Eckersley Podc…
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It has only taken a week, but Labour have already made decisions which will make our energy bills higher, our streets more dangerous, Our Parliament weakened and our Government even bigger. This week on The Nathan Eckersley Podcast, Nathan looks back on Sir Keir Starmer's first week as Prime Minister and asks if the party has the ability to ruin th…
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After six weeks of campaigning, we finally have our answer. The Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer KCB KC MP has been appointed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after the Labour Party secured a momentous victory, winning a staggering 412 seats to the Conservative Party’s 121, giving Starmer a majority of 174. This week on The Nathan Eckersley Podcast, Nat…
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This time next week, we will know who our next Prime Minister will be. After what has been a very lacklustre campaign which has done little to enthuse voters about the choice they face on Thursday, Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer are preparing to make their final pitches to the electorate. For Rishi Sunak, the message has pivoted from ‘trust the p…
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With more betting scandals, predictions of crushing defeats in polling and an insurgent Nigel Farage, Rishi Sunak is looking down and out. Whilst it looks likely that the majority of those constituencies will flip back to Labour, there are not many people at all who are genuinely enthused by Sir Keir Starmer’s lacklustre offering. It is no wonder s…
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This past week was Manifesto Week, the time when all of the major parties (except Reform UK) unveiled election manifestos, setting out their policies and plans for the next five years. For the more details-oriented amongst us, this is where we can dive into the nitty gritty of what Rishi Sunak, Sir Keir Starmer and others want to do if they win the…
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In a week where Sir Keir Starmer said on national television that he’d rather a loved one receive substandard care in the NHS than pay for private healthcare and where Rishi Sunak insulted the nation by leaving the D-Day 80th anniversary commemoration early, one man’s name has been on everyone's lips: Nigel Farage. This week on The Nathan Eckesley …
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After a week of discussion about a Conservative government possibly re-introduce National Service, this week on The Nathan Eckersley Podcast it's all about what either of the party are (or aren't, as it feels) doing to win the votes of young people in the General Election campaign. Nathan outlines both of the major party's policies for young people…
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The wait is finally over. After years of speculation about when the 2024 General Election will be held, we finally have our answer. In a speech in the pouring rain on the steps of Number 10, the Prime Minister surprised everyone by calling a snap election for Thursday 4th July. Nathan Eckersley sets the landscape ahead of the next 6 weeks of electi…
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What’s New in Beauty is a series where Nia Lee, Founder of Socialee Media Agency, deep-dives into the major business moves & latest news within the beauty industry. Check out today’s episode and let me know your thoughts on all the latest beauty news. Timestamps are included below, so jump to the topics that intrigue you the most. 0:00-0:13 — Intro…
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What’s New in Beauty is a series where Nia Lee, Founder of Socialee Media Agency, deep-dives into the major business moves & latest news within the beauty industry. Check out today’s episode and let me know your thoughts on all the latest beauty news. Timestamps are included below as well so jump to the topics that intrigue you the most. 0:00-0:14 …
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What’s New in Beauty is a series where Nia Lee, Founder of Socialee Media Agency, deep-dives into the major business moves & latest news within the beauty industry. Check out today’s episode and let me know your thoughts on all the latest beauty news. Timestamps are included below as well so jump to the topics that intrigue you the most. 0:00-0:25 …
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What’s New in Beauty is a series where Nia Lee, Founder of Socialee Media Agency, deep-dives into the major business moves & latest news within the beauty industry. It's time to get on your ZOOM! On this week's episode, Nia shares what your beauty brand NEEDS to have for your business to be successful in 2024. Connect with Nia on Instagram & leave …
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What’s New in Beauty is a series where Nia Lee, Founder of Socialee Media Agency, deep-dives into the major business moves & latest news within the beauty industry. Check out today’s episode and let me know your thoughts on all the latest beauty news. Timestamps are included below as well so jump to the topics that intrigue you the most. 0:00-0:14 …
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What’s New in Beauty is a series where Nia Lee, Founder of Socialee Media Agency, deep-dives into the major business moves & latest news within the beauty industry. This week's episode is a little different as Nia will be sharing all her Black Friday social media secrets, strategies, and tips so you can have a successful 2023 Black Friday, Cyber Mo…
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What’s New in Beauty is a series where Nia Lee, Founder of Socialee Media Agency, deep-dives into the major business moves & latest news within the beauty industry. Check out today’s episode and let me know your thoughts on all the latest beauty news. Timestamps are included below as well so jump to the topics that intrigue you the most. 0:00-0:33 …
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What’s New in Beauty is a series where Nia Lee, Founder of Socialee Media Agency, deep-dives into the major business moves & latest news within the beauty industry. Check out today’s episode and let me know your thoughts on all the latest beauty news. Timestamps are included below as well so jump to the topics that intrigue you the most. 0:00-0:32 …
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What’s New in Beauty is a series where Nia Lee, Founder of Socialee Media Agency, deep-dives into the major business moves & latest news within the beauty industry. Check out today’s episode and let me know your thoughts on all the latest beauty news. Timestamps are included below as well so jump to the topics that intrigue you the most. 0:00-0:20 …
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What’s New in Beauty is a series where Nia Lee, CEO + Founder of Socialee Media Agency talks all things new and exciting within beauty, makeup, skincare, wellness — you name it! Check out today’s episode and let me know your thoughts on all the latest beauty news. Timestamps are included below as well so jump to the topics that intrigue you the mos…
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What’s New in Beauty is a series where Nia Lee, CEO + Founder of Socialee Media Agency talks all things new and exciting within beauty, makeup, skincare, wellness — you name it! In this episode, we're summarizing the top 10 valuable points to take your beauty brand to the next level from an interview with Ken Landis, who co-founded and successfully…
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What’s New in Beauty is a series where Nia Lee, CEO + Founder of Socialee Media Agency talks all things new and exciting within beauty, makeup, skincare, wellness — you name it! Check out today’s episode and let me know your thoughts on all the latest beauty news. Timestamps are included below as well so jump to the topics that intrigue you the mos…
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Benedict Rogers is an author, human rights activist and the Co-Founder of Hong Kong Watch. As a journalist, he is a regular contributor to The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and The Huffington Post and has appeared on BBC, CNN, Sky, Al Jazeera and more. He is also the Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party's human rights commission and …
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Nathan Eckersley is diving deep into the biggest political news and current affairs impacting young people. This week he wants your opinion on the UK Government's handling of China. Plus he is joined by Human Rights Campaigner Benedict Rogers to talk about James Cleverly's Mansion House speech about China, North Korea and his new book The China Nex…
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Nathan Eckersley is diving deep into the biggest political news and current affairs impacting young people. This week he wants your opinion on standards in public life following Dominic Raab's resignation as a result of bullying claims. Plus he reads your messages on the role of the British monarchy overseas. On The Nathan Eckersley Podcast, Nathan…
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Nathan Eckersley is diving deep into the biggest political news and current affairs impacting young people. This week he wants your opinion on President Biden's visit to Ireland around the anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. Plus he reads messages on the reputation of the BBC. On The Nathan Eckersley Podcast, Nathan Eckersley discusses the bi…
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Dr Francis Young is a British historian specialising in the history of religion and belief. As the author, editor or co-author of 18 books, and in his role as a Historian of Religion & Belief at the prestigious University of Oxford, he is an expert on issues as wide ranging as early modern Catholicism to the history of magic and witchcraft. He regu…
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Nathan Eckersley is diving deep into the biggest political news and current affairs impacting young people. This week he wants your opinion on the lack of intellectual heavyweights in the ranks of Labour and the Tories. Plus he is joined by Dr Francis Young, Historian of Religion & Belief at the University of Oxford, to talk about King Charles' upc…
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What’s New in Beauty is a series where Nia Lee, CEO + Founder of Socialee Media Agency talks all things new and exciting within beauty, makeup, skincare, wellness — you name it! Check out today’s episode and let me know your thoughts on all the latest beauty news. Timestamps are included below as well so jump to the topics that intrigue you the mos…
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Nathan Eckersley is diving deep into the biggest political news and current affairs impacting young people. This week he wants your opinion on the influence of the UK around the world. Plus he talks about King Charles' trip to Germany and asks your opinion on the relevance of the monarchy. On The Nathan Eckersley Podcast, Nathan Eckersley discusses…
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Steven Barrett is a widely respected Barrister and Legal Commentator. Alongside his work as a commercial lawyer he also writes for the Spectator and is the Chair of the BVL, a charity which works to improve social mobility in law and engage young people in law and legal policy. He joins Nathan Eckersley for a legal analysis of the Windsor Framework…
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Nathan Eckersley is diving deep into the biggest political news and current affairs impacting young people. This week he wants your opinion on the UK Government's COVID-19 lockdown plans. Plus he is joined by Barrister and Legal Commentator Steven Barrett for a legal analysis of the House of Commons Privileges Committee into Boris Johnson and Party…
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Nathan Eckersley is diving deep into the biggest political news and current affairs impacting young people. This week he wants your opinion on Jeremy Hunt's Budget. Plus he reads your messages on TikTok possibly being banned in the future. On The Nathan Eckersley Podcast, Nathan Eckersley discusses the biggest political news and current affairs and…
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What’s New in Beauty is a series where Nia Lee, CEO + Founder of Socialee Media Agency talks all things new, exciting & controversial within the beauty space. In this episode, we're diving into the mixed reviews about TikTok's latest and most realistic, 'Bold Glamour' filters. Amassing over 20 million views & 500 videos with the #boldgamour in just…
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Alexander Downer AC who was leader of the Australian Liberal Party from 1994 to 1995 and Australia's longest-serving Minister for Foreign Affairs from 1996 to 2007. He left politics in 2008 when he was named Special Adviser to the UN Secretary-General on Cyprus. He held that post until 2014, when he was appointed High Commissioner to the United Kin…
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Nathan Eckersley is diving deep into the biggest political news and current affairs impacting young people. This week he wants your opinion on Rishi Sunak's immigration plans to solve the Channel migrant crisis. Plus he is joined by former Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer AC to discuss the UK's migrant crisis, Australia's immigration po…
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What’s New in Beauty is a series where Nia Lee, CEO + Founder of Socialee Media Agency talks all things new and exciting within beauty, makeup, skincare, wellness — you name it! Check out today’s episode and let me know your thoughts on all the latest beauty news. Timestamps are included below as well so jump to the topics that intrigue you the mos…
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Maria Romanenko is a Ukrainian journalist who fled Kyiv when Russia's brutal invasion of her homeland began on February 24th 2022. She is now living in Manchester, UK and has written for outlets including the Guardian, The Daily Beast and Business Insider. Maria also helps Ukrainians in Manchester by running walking tours of the city in Ukrainian, …
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Nathan Eckersley is diving deep into the biggest political news and current affairs impacting young people. This week he wants your opinion on if it's time for peace talks at the one year anniversary of the Ukrainian War. Plus he is joined by Ukrainian journalist Maria Romanenko to discuss one year since Russia's invasion of Ukraine and her story o…
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Philip Ingram MBE is a former senior British Army intelligence officer and widely published journalist, specialising in security, intelligence and strategic planning. Whilst serving with the British Army for over 26 years and leaving as a Colonel, he was the most senior British Army intelligence officer in western Iraq and was involved in operation…
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Nathan Eckersley is diving deep into the biggest political news and current affairs impacting young people. This week he wants your opinion on the UK's defence capabilities. Plus he is joined by former British Army Intelligence Officer, Philip Ingram MBE, for a conversation about the Russia-Ukraine War and reform to British defence. On The Nathan E…
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