Best Femi S Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 37: Generational Humility and Brave (Mother’s Day Episode) 56:02

2h ago56:02

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To celebrate Mother’s Day, in this podcast episode, we discuss Disney’s Brave and explore its depiction of parent-child relationships. We follow Merida, a skilled archer navigating her mother Elinor’s expectations for her future as a queen, which leads to conflict and a magical mishap turning Elinor into a bear. As they strive to undo the spell and…

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Will 5G Change the World? Telco AI LLMs with AWS, Dell, e& and Rakuten 21:33

1d ago21:33

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In this special episode of Will 5G Change the World, presented in partnership with NETSCOUT, we dive into the world of telco AI. As operators develop and implement long-term AI strategies, supporting it all are foundation models, specifically large language models. This episode, featuring telco AI experts from AWS, Dell Technologies, e& and Rakuten…

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Labour Landslide - will things get better? With Torsten Bell MP and Femi Oluwole 54:59

5d ago54:59

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It’s official. The election results are in and we are in the era of a Labour government. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stepped up the 10 Downing Street - but one of the key questions for Nish and Coco is will things concretely improve under his leadership? What can we hope for in this new era? The results of this election has shown massive change…

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Would a Labour supermajority really be bad for democracy? Rory Stewart on why opposition is vital 27:28

10d ago27:28

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Counting down the last five days until the election results come flooding in, the Conservative Party is still blowing themselves apart from the inside. Why has the Tory campaign been such a clusterfuck and should we care if they implode? Would a Labour supermajority be good or bad for democracy as a whole? To discuss these points, Nish and Coco are…

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Will “gamblegate” scandal obliterate the Tories Forever? Plus last few days of the election with Liz Bates 42:23

14d ago42:23

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With just one week to go until the election, Rishi Sunak’s chances of avoiding a landslide defeat might have just got slimmer - all thanks to “gamble-gate”. Nish and Coco are joined by political correspondent Liz Bates to discuss the betting scandal plaguing the government. Sunak vowed to lead the world in “standards of decency” but has been very s…

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Chris Packham Vs Taylor Swift: Will People or Politics Save Our Planet? 42:35

18d ago42:35

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The major parties have failed to pledge to make the radical changes needed to save our planet from climate catastrophe - but people power may well save us yet. Nish and Coco are joined by conservationist Chris Packham to find out what more our politicians need to do and how citizens can get involved. Chris also questions the wisdom of Taylor Swift’…

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Who gets the power? Devolution and the General Election. 52:43

21d ago52:43

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It’s been a horrendous campaign for the Conservatives so far, careening from disaster to catastrophe, but the Tories don't have the exclusive on political drama. This week Nish and Coco focus on the action in the devolved nations, with a particular focus on Wales and Northern Ireland. First, we check in with Welsh Journalist Will Hayward to learn a…

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Manifesto deep-dive: Is Labour’s at all progressive? 44:03

24d ago44:03

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Following a week of political manifestoes dropping from UK parties - Nish & Coco take a deep-dive investigation to see how they hold up against one another. With a focus on manifestoes that have left-wing approaches - they discuss what policies are the most realistic and which hold up the best under scrutiny. Joined by political journalist Zoe Grün…

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How to make your vote count: is Tactical Voting a necessary evil? With Femi Oluwole 43:08

28d ago43:08

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The polls are indicating a landslide victory for Labour come the election on July 4th. But that hasn’t stopped the calls - from both the left and the right - for citizens to vote tactically. But what does that really mean in Britain’s broken electoral system? Joining Nish and Coco on the PSUK sofa is Femi Oluwole, activist and campaigner, and Joe T…

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Why is it so hard to tax the rich? Would it fix our economy? With Gary Stevenson 47:15

1M ago47:15

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The UK’s sorry state of affairs when it comes to water and railways is both a massive problem and an opportunity for the incoming government. Water companies are teetering on the brink of collapse and it feels inevitable that they will soon fall back in to public ownership. But how can we pay for renationalised services? Cat Hobbs from We Own It ta…

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Jeremy Corbyn & Mhairi Black: Left Culled, Centre Cracked and Right Reformed? 53:51

1M ago53:51

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In week two of the campaigns for the upcoming General Election - the fight for the centre vote has become a focal point. But the crucial question remains - what will this do for the future of politics in the UK? Are we at risk of losing diversity across parties? And as Keir Starmer appears to be purging the left-wing factions of the Labour Party, N…

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Generational Warfare: Has Rishi Sunak’s electoral gambit misfired? 42:05

1M ago42:05

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It’s week one of the campaign and after a comical series of false starts, Rishi Sunak and the Tories have fired the first shots in a campaign of generational warfare. Nish and Coco are joined by political correspondent Liz Bates to find out if there are votes to be won in these wedge politics. Later, they speak to Christine Jardine from the Liberal…

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What do the Trans & Non-binary community need most right now? 48:48

2M ago48:48

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Nish and Coco are joined by Abigail Thorn (actress, writer and host of PhilosophyTube) and Freddy McConnell (writer and journalist) to examine the issues facing the trans and non-binary community in the UK today. In recent news, the current Tory government has proposed new guidelines for education in schools across England. Education Secretary Gill…

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Are these the last six weeks of Rishi Sunak and the Tories? 45:02

2M ago45:02

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Nish and Coco bring you a hot off-the-press special look at the announcement of a UK general election. On Wednesday 22nd May - Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the next general election will be on Thursday 4th July 2024. It appeared to be a sudden decision that surprised even his own Conservative MPs. But this announcement brings a whole host o…

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The economy is growing, so why are we feeling poorer? 45:00

2M ago45:00

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The UK is officially out of recession - Rishi Sunak and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt have been banging the drum of the 0.6% GDP growth in the Jan-March quarter, but are things actually getting better? George Monbiot drops into the studio to demystify Neoliberalism - the invisible economic doctrine that has influenced UK politics and policy since the That…

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Ep 36: Surviving Tragedy and A Good Person 57:14

2M ago57:14

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Help guide our mission! Offer your feedback and ideas on the Google Form below: Survey: What would you like to see from Parable Arrows? In this episode, Josh and Femi discuss the real life drama film A Good Person. Josh and Femi discuss how to balance accountability with loving support, the cost of living a new life, and why meditating on the world…

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Abortion rights & ending hunger with Aisling Bea 49:38

2M ago49:38

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“A hung Parliament” - it’s not quite admitting defeat, but the new media lines from Rishi Sunak and the Conservative Party suggest that even the Government knows its days are numbered. Nish and Coco unpack Sunak’s shock admission and some of the highlights from the local elections. Comedian, actor and activist (and old colleague of Nish) Aisling Be…

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Are the Local Election results the beginning of total Tory annihilation? 41:25

2M ago41:25

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While the results from elections across England & Wales are still rolling in - the signs so far are pointing to a disastrous outcome for the Conservative party. So Nish & Coco have jumped on for this special bonus episode to pop the champagne - asking exactly what it means ahead of the General Election - whenever that will eventually be called! Liz…

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Humza Yousaf's Shock Resignation: Are the Greens Seizing Power in Scotland? 47:07

2M ago47:07

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The Westminster rumour mill went into overdrive last weekend peddling an ultimately incorrect rumour that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was due to call a summer election. With suggestions that this rumour was started by the Labour Party, Nish and Coco ask whether progressives might be starting to control the narrative. And might that change in power b…

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Nish dismantles Sunak's attack on disabled people and Coco meets Caroline Lucas 54:48

3M ago54:48

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Rishi Sunak finally ‘got Rwanda done’ after a long and dramatic night as his Safety of Rwanda Bill ping-ponged between the Common and the Lords. Our guest, the Green MP Caroline Lucas, tells Coco what it was like to be in Westminster that night and criticises Rishi Sunak for holding a drinks party while the Bill - which she describes as “a piece of…

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Will 5G Change The World? Greg Mayo, NETSCOUT (Ep. 64) 27:14

3M ago27:14

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In this episode of Will 5G Change the World? NETSCOUT's Greg Mayo, senior director of engineering, looks at where 5G is (in terms of successes and areas for improvement) after five years in what is typically a 10-year generational cycle. He discusses what the next half of the 5G cycle has in store with a focus on delivering new enterprise services …

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Jess Phillips on Angela Rayner tax story: scandal or smear? 52:58

3M ago52:58

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On a busy week of news as MPs return to Parliament, Nish and Coco are joined by the Labour MP Jess Phillips. She gives her take on the investigation into Angela Rayner’s tax affairs, and reveals the toll it’s taking on her party’s deputy leader. A discussion on Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel leads Jess to reveal her family links to Iran, and…

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Nourishing Communities: Samia Lemfadli and the Power of AgTech 1:19:19

3M ago1:19:19

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Website: Change Food For Good Instagram: Change Food For Good TikTok: Change Food For Good In this episode of 'In The Black,' host Dx interviews Samia Lemfadli, founder of Change for Good, a nonprofit aimed at enhancing workforce training and educational programming in sustainable agriculture technology. Samia shares her personal journey from encou…

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From Script to Success: John Wayne S. is a Black Entrepreneur Revolutionizing Film and Business" 47:53

3M ago47:53

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This episode of 'In The Black,' hosted by Dx, features an insightful discussion with John Wayne S. the third, focusing on the evolution of film and media within Black culture. Exploring John Wayne's transition from a potential medical career to a paramount figure in the film industry, the conversation underscores the essence of authenticity, vision…

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Scandal and cyber security in Westminster 47:33

3M ago47:33

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Coco is back from holiday and the first order of business is for Nish to explain the Westminster “honeypot” scandal, which has seen the vice-chairman of the 1922 committee resign. But beyond a salacious story about MPs texting, what are the broader security issues this raises? Nish and Coco also take issue with Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting…

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Fighting the Rwanda Bill + Mr Kumar goes to Westminster 38:36

3M ago38:36

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With the Government’s controversial Rwanda Bill currently stuck between the Commons and the Lords, this timely special episode focuses on the UK’s asylum policy. Nish takes up an invitation to speak about the issue at the House of Lords. The event has been organised by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Refugees, in conjunction with the makers of…

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Ep 35: Facing the Awkward and Turning Red 1:06:53

3M ago1:06:53

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Upcoming FREE Events! Signal in the Noise - Join the Parable Arrows team for a presentation, panel, and round table discussion on using the media you consume to deepen relationships. April 13th, 2024 - 10-12PM @ Eastbrook Church in Milwaukee 5353 N Green Bay Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53209 May 18th, 2024 - 10-12PM @ High Point Church in Madison 7702 Old S…

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A China crisis, a dodgy attack ad, and Titchmarsh’s trousers 48:20

3M ago48:20

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As Westminster goes on its Easter holidays, Nish and Coco reflect on a busy end of term that saw a couple of ministerial resignations and a diplomatic row with China. Nish asks if Lord Cameron’s post No.10 activities leave him compromised in dealing with China as Foreign Minister. Coco also raises the plight of the WASPI women, who lost out due to …

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Democracy for sale, Europe’s first black leader + tea with Obama 49:58

4M ago49:58

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This week Nish and Coco ask if our politics is on sale to those with the deepest pockets? The Conservative Party would love us all to move on from the row around the £15 million donation from Frank Hester, but it’s a story that highlights the often murky world of political funding. Nish and Coco talk to investigative journalist Peter Geoghagen abou…

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Tory donor racism row, plus the Princess and the pic 50:58

4M ago50:58

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Another shocker of a week for the Conservatives which saw their biggest donor caught up in a race row, and their former Deputy Chairman defect to Reform UK. Beth Rigby, Political Editor at Sky News, tells Nish and Coco that the Tories don’t want to give back the £10 million they received from Frank Hester last year, despite the racist language he’s…

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Jeremy Hunt’s election budget for big earners and big owners 47:51

4M ago47:51

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Did the Chancellor’s much anticipated pre-election budget fall flat? Nish and Coco pick over the details and wonder why our public services are being sacrificed for the sake of tax cuts. There’s reaction from Westminster from political journalist Kiran Stacey, who says that there are signs of the budget unravelling already. Rachelle Earwaker from t…

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The man who would be PM: who is the real Keir Starmer? 52:09

4M ago52:09

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With a huge lead in the polls, all the signs point to Keir Starmer moving into Downing Street by the end of the year, so how well do we know the man who would be PM? Guest co-presenter Liz Bates attempts to get behind the rather dull public image, by interrogating Tom Baldwin, who spent hours talking to Starmer for his new authoritative biography o…

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Femi Opaneye works hard to play hard in Bali 59:02

5M ago59:02

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YouTube Channel Dexstar Media A Purpose driven media and marketing company Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the Show.By Dx

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Will Young: popstar to politician? Plus Westminster ceasefire row 51:22

5M ago51:22

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Nish and guest co-presenter Liz Bates set the scene on what went on to become a chaotic night in the Commons, that put speaker Lindsay Hoyle’s job at risk. They call out the “pathetic and petty” political game playing that sought to use the suffering of people in Gaza to embarrass the Labour Party. There are also harsh words for Business Secretary …

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Ep 34: They Cloned Tyrone and Finding True Freedom 1:02:08

5M ago1:02:08

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They Cloned Tyrone is a modern sci-fi thriller that explores the lasting impacts of racism by following Fontain, a drug dealer in a neighborhood called the Glen and his terrifying discovery of who is pulling the strings behind some of the strange occurances he has witnessed. Josh and Femi are joined this week by Jac'Quon, Josh's friend from his chu…

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Rochdale row tests Starmer’s leadership, plus the woman who helped take down Weinstein 50:48

5M ago50:48

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A week that was supposed to bring more woe for Rishi Sunak has turned into arguably the biggest test of Keir Starmer’s leadership. Labour has had to suspend two of its parliamentary candidates for making comments about Israel. For Starmer, who’s staked his reputation on ridding Labour of anti-semitism, it’s been hugely embarrassing. Nish and Coco r…

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Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf: Sunak, Starmer and samosas 51:32

5M ago51:32

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Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf joins Nish and Coco to reflect on the highs and lows of his first year as leader. He takes us back to the fateful Valentine’s night phone call with Nicola Sturgeon that changed his life, and tells us how he felt watching his former mentor shed a tear at the Covid Inquiry last week. The First Minister talks abo…

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The MP who gives away part of her salary, hope for Northern Ireland and Nish Kumar takes on the evil plotters 48:14

5M ago48:14

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After nearly two years without a functioning Government, are the people of Northern Ireland finally about to see the power-sharing executive return to Stormont? Nish and Coco reflect on a dramatic week with journalist Amanda Ferguson. The Labour MP Nadia Whittome talks of her frustration at her party’s stance on calling for a ceasefire in the Israe…

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Why are our councils going bust? 47:21

6M ago47:21

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1 in 5 local councils in England is in danger of going bankrupt within the next two years - it’s a growing crisis that Westminster has done its best to ignore. With their budgets continually slashed, council leaders are faced with sometimes impossible choices about which services can be funded and which have to be axed. Nish and Coco discuss the cr…

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Rwanda, Reparations and Romance 52:29

6M ago52:29

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It’s groundhog day at Westminster as Rishi Sunak’s Safety of Rwanda Bill returns to the Commons - will all the talk of rebellion come to anything this time? Nish and Coco discuss whether an opinion poll in the Telegraph was used to try to influence the debate and encourage the rebels. Plus they ask how it is that the UK has granted asylum to Rwanda…

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Ep 33: Discussing Media Literacy with a Missionary 1:07:06

6M ago1:07:06

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Zach is Josh's younger brother and a current full time missionary with the organization YWAM. (Youth with a Mission). When he's not doing the Lord's work (literally), he enjoys anime, manga, and fighting games. In this episode, Josh and Zach talk about their observations about media literacy in our current audience culture and why it is an importan…

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The Horizon Post Office scandal and Lionel Rishi 51:57

6M ago51:57

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Why did it take a TV drama to wake politicians up to what’s been described as the most widespread miscarriage of justice in British legal history? More than 700 sub-postmasters were convicted of theft, due to accounting discrepancies caused by the Post Office’s faulty computer system. ITV’s Mr Bates vs The Post Office caused public outrage and has …

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Nish and Coco’s predictions for 2024, plus would you kiss a Tory? 32:05

6M ago32:05

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Comedians Andy Zaltzman and Catherine Bohart return to help Nish and Coco try to predict what politics has in store for us in 2024. There’s much debate about the possible date of the next general election…with arguments made for both November 5th and December 25th! The panel also considers whether the electorate will warm to Keir Starmer. Plus ther…

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Just Stop Politics! Nish and Coco’s review of 2023 59:21

7M ago59:21

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Comedians Andy Zaltzman and Catherine Bohart take up Nish and Coco’s challenge, to find the laughs in another chaotic year in British politics. Is it cheating that they had to deploy novelty Christmas hats? You decide. Our review of 2023 starts with a fresh-faced and optimistic Rishi Sunak making his five pledges, and ends with the Conservatives te…

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Ep 32: Why the Small Things Matter in It's a Wonderful Life 55:51

7M ago55:51

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A holiday classic, It's a Wonderful Life follows George Bailey: family man and community pillar as he wrestles with the deep fear that he has wasted his life. In this episode of the podcast, Josh and Femi discuss why doing the little things in life well matters, the importance of encouraging loved ones sooner than later, and embracing the value God…

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Sunak survives, plus the long wait for Grenfell justice 50:22

7M ago50:22

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Rishi Sunak endured one his toughest weeks yet as Prime Minister, as he faced the Covid Inquiry and tried to placate rebellious MPs. But he lived to fight another day - as does his controversial Rwanda Bill. For Westminster watchers it was all about the mooted rebellion that didn’t materialise, but for Nish and Coco, the real story was the death of…

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Will 5G Change the World? Femi Adeyemi, Fujitsu (Ep. 64) 23:15

7M ago23:15

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Fujitsu EVP and Head of Global Networks Business Femi Adeyemi joins the show to look at the state of Open RAN, including positive market traction and lingering impediments, particularly related to providing vendor optionality without creating analysis paralysis.By RCR Wireless News

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