A podcast that explores the “Greatest Show on Earth” everyday life & politics of NYC and the NYPD. Explore the life & careers of our guests. Hear real unfiltered views & opinions from those who at one time policed the streets of NYC. Hear True Crime Stories like you never heard them before! THE FINEST UNFILTERED PODCAST
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How Not is the brainchild of two gobby Scottish creatives, Kim Macari and Luca Manning, who like to talk about the BIG stuff. We thought you might like to listen...So here we are. Our mission is to always be Good Troublemakers, to think big and to ask - How Not?! Each episode, we pick something BIG to talk about. Sometimes that's an issue or idea that's been keeping us awake at night (like the right to Protest, The Punk Movement or Universal Basic Income...) and sometimes it's a person who t ...
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NYPD To Deploy Cops To Washington DC
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On this episode of #TheFinestUnfiltered John & Eric sit down and discuss the NYPD deploying Cops to Washington DC #TheFinestUnfiltered #TheFinestUnfiltered visit us at: Website: https://thefinestunfiltered.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/@TheFinestUnfiltered?si=Y5ZcHqdgVLunTYx9X: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheFinestUnfiltered https://www…
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NYPD Cops Citing The Bible To Keep Their Beards
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On this episode of #TheFinestUnfiltered John & Eric discuss NYPD Cops finding GOD #TheFinestUnfiltered To learn more about #TheFinestUnfiltered visit us at: Website: https://thefinestunfiltered.com Store: https://the-finest-unfiltered-podcast.printify.me/products Youtube: https://youtube.com/@TheFinestUnfiltered?si=Y5ZcHqdgVLunTYx9X: Instagram: htt…
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The Trump Assassination Attempt, Did Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity Play A Role ?
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On this episode of #TheFinestUnfiltered John & Eric analyze the Trump assassination attempt #TheFinestUnfiltered To learn more about #TheFinestUnfiltered visit us at: Website: https://thefinestunfiltered.com Store: https://the-finest-unfiltered-podcast.printify.me/products Youtube: https://youtube.com/@TheFinestUnfiltered?si=Y5ZcHqdgVLunTYx9X: Inst…
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The Malicious Prosecution Of NYPD Police Officer Juan Perez
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On this episode of #TheFinestUnfiltered John & Eric sit down and discuss the prosecution of NYPD Police Officer Juan Perez #TheFinestUnfiltered Related Articles: https://pix11.com/news/local-news/manhattan/former-nypd-officer-convicted-for-assault-in-greenwich-village-officials/ https://nypost.com/2023/05/24/nyc-cop-indicted-in-vicious-street-beatd…
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NYPD Recruit Dies While Training During A Heat Advisory
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On this episode of #TheFinestUnfiltered John & Eric sit down and discuss the death of a NYPD Recruit who was training during a heat advisory. #TheFinestUnfiltered Related Articles: https://nypost.com/2024/07/10/us-news/nypd-recruit-dies-of-possible-heat-related-medical-episode-at-bronx-shooting-range-cops/ To learn more about #TheFinestUnfiltered v…
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100 People Were Shot in Chicago Over 4th Of July Weekend, 17 Fatally
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On this episode of #TheFinestUnfiltered John & Eric sit down and discuss 100 people shot in Chicago over 4th of July Weekend #TheFinestUnfiltered Related Articles: https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/08/us/chicago-shootings-july-fourth-weekend/index.html To learn more about #TheFinestUnfiltered visit us at: Website: https://thefinestunfiltered.com Youtube:…
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Is Nepotism Corrupting The NYPD s Disciplinary System ?
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On this episode of #TheFinestUnfiltered John & Eric sit down and discuss a Pro Publica article about NYPD Police Commissioner Ed Caban investigating a handful of cases which circumvents the investigative process put in place for the rank & file of NYPD officers accused of misconduct #TheFinestUnfiltered Related Articles: https://www.propublica.org/…
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Is It Legal For NYPD Cops To Use Jiu Jitsu ?
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On this episode of #TheFinestUnfiltered John & Eric sit down and discuss the NYPD introducing Rener Gracie's "SafeWrap" System and discuss if the basic principles of Jiu Jitsu are legal for police officers in NYC To learn more about #TheFinestUnfiltered visit us at: Website: https://thefinestunfiltered.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/@TheFinestUnf…
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NYPD Police Commissioner Allows A Police Officer Who Submitted Fake Vaccine Cards To Keep HerJob
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On this episode of #TheFinestUnfiltered John & Eric sit down and discuss a NYPD Police Officer who submitted two fake vaccine cards and lied about during an official investigation being allowed to keep her job Related Articles: https://www.thecity.nyc/2024/07/01/covid-vaccine-lie-edward-caban-nypd/ visit us at: Website: https://thefinestunfiltered.…
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Rookie NYPD Cop Accused Of Road Rage Shooting
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On this episode of #TheFinestUnfiltered John & Eric sit down and discuss a rookie NYPD police officer who is accused of a road rage shooting and fleeing the scene. Related Articles: https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nypd-officer-road-rage-shooting-nj/5486799/ To learn more about #TheFinestUnfiltered visit us at: Website: https://thefinestunfilt…
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Interview Of NYPD Detective Marlon Bethel who was Terminated For Refusing to Comply With NYC's Vaccine Mandate
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On this episode of #TheFinestUnfiltered John & Eric sit down with 15 Year NYPD Detective Marlon Bethel who was terminated for refusing to comply with NYC's Vaccine Mandate. To learn more about #TheFinestUnfiltered visit us at: Website: https://thefinestunfiltered.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/@TheFinestUnfiltered?si=Y5ZcHqdgVLunTYx9X: Instagram:…
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FDNY Attacks Firefighters 1st Amendment Rights AGAIN !
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On this episode of #TheFinestUnfiltered John gives his opinion concerning a order from the FDNY to its employees "Concerning Politics In The Workplace" To learn more about #TheFinestUnfiltered visit us at: Website: https://thefinestunfiltered.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/@TheFinestUnfiltered?si=Y5ZcHqdgVLunTYx9X: Instagram: https://www.instagra…
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NYC Mayor Named Man of The Year By The NYPD Hispanic Society
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On this episode of #TheFinestUnfiltered John & Eric sit down and discuss NYC Mayor of Eric Adams being named "The Man Of The Year" by the NYPD Hispanic Society. To learn more about #TheFinestUnfiltered visit us at: Website: https://thefinestunfiltered.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/@TheFinestUnfiltered?si=Y5ZcHqdgVLunTYx9X: Instagram: https://www…
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DA Alvin Bragg Drops Charges Against Columbia Protesters
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On this episode Eric & John Sit down and discuss Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg Dropping Charges Against Columbia Protesters. To learn more about #TheFinestUnfiltered visit us at: Website: https://thefinestunfiltered.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/@TheFinestUnfiltered?si=Y5ZcHqdgVLunTYx9X: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheFinestUnfiltered https:…
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On this episode of #TheFinestUnfiltered John & Eric sit down and discuss a 50% in Shootings in NYC and more. To learn more about #TheFinestUnfiltered visit us at: Website: https://thefinestunfiltered.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/@TheFinestUnfiltered?si=Y5ZcHqdgVLunTYx9X: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheFinestUnfiltered https://www.insta…
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Interview of Yi Andy Chen - Candidate for New York State Assembly District 40
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On this episode of Crime & Politics #TheFinestUnfiltered John sits down Yi Andy Chen - Candidate for New York State Assembly District 40. Yi is running in the Democratic Primary against a far left incumbent Ron T. Kim who openly called for Defunding the NYPD & the legalization of prostitution. Link to learn more about, follow or donate to Yi Andy C…
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Ecuadorian Man Arrested for a Sexual Assault of a 13 year old NYC girl
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On this episode of #TheFinestUnfiltered John & Eric sit down and discuss this absolute travesty that occurred in Queens To learn more about #TheFinestUnfiltered visit us at: Website: https://thefinestunfiltered.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/@TheFinestUnfiltered?si=Y5ZcHqdgVLunTYx9X: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheFinestUnfiltered https:…
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06-17-2024 Are Sanctuary Cities Breaking Federal Immigration Law ?
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What Do You Think? #CrimeAndPolitics #TheFinestUnfiltered To learn more about #TheFinestUnfiltered visit us at: Website: https://thefinestunfiltered.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/@TheFinestUnfiltered?si=Y5ZcHqdgVLunTYx9X: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheFinestUnfiltered https://www.instagram.com/johndmacari/ https://www.instagram.com/mos…
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Gang Members From Venezuela Carjack Off Duty NYPD Officer
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On this episode of #TheFinestUnfiltered John & Eric sit down and discuss the announcement by the TJX companies that security guards will begin to wear body cameras in an effort to deter theft from their stores. To learn more about #TheFinestUnfiltered visit us at: Website: https://thefinestunfiltered.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/@TheFinestUnfil…
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On this episode of #TheFinestUnfiltered John & Eric sit down and discuss a recent article about Retired NYPD Chief Joe Fox who is now a CCRB Board member Related Article: https://nypost.com/2024/06/08/us-news/civilian-complaint-board-chases-away-cops-overhaul-needed-pba/ To learn more about #TheFinestUnfiltered visit us at: Website: https://thefine…
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Hello darling troublemakers! Yes, we are in fact back from hiatus with this brand new episode! Luca and Kim kicked off 2023 in true creative style by escaping the big smog and travelling to wondrous Wales. Luca still isn't exactly sure where they went but it was very very lovely indeed. Both Luca and Kim immersed themselves in creative adventure an…
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WE ARE BACK BABYYYYY! For their grand return to the podcast airwaves, Kim & Luca decided to get together and discuss all things PUSSY RIOT. Dive in and hear them celebrate and discuss this trailblazing feminist punk collective of incredible troublemakers. Also mentioned : Joelle Taylor (@jtaylortrash) : joelletaylor.co.uk Monogramed / Hologramed no…
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Hello darling troublemakers! We are back! Welcome to this special archive episode featuring a chat Luca had back in Jan 2021 with the wonderful Xhosa Cole. Xhosa Cole is somewhat of a treasure on the young UK Jazz Scene. As well as being an incredible saxophone player, he is a kind, intelligent and genuine person who is well loved by many of his pe…
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How Not Pod Archives #1 : Stephanie Burrell
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Hello darling troublemakers! We are back! Welcome to this special archive episode featuring a chat Luca had back in December 2020 with the wonderful Stephanie Burrell. Stephanie is an incredible dancer, movement director, linguist, cook, storyteller, creative force of nature and source of joy. We’ll be sharing a couple of these cute lil archive epi…
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“You can't help it. An artist's duty, as far as I'm concerned, is to reflect the times.” This week, Kim and Luca discuss the legacy of the high priestess of soul : Nina Simone. An incredibly figure in musical history and undoubtedly a good troublemaker, it seemed only natural that we celebrate the life of this iconic woman as well as discuss some o…
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Kim and Luca ask each other some big questions as they tackle the Proust Questionnaire. What is your idea of happiness? Which trait do you most deplore in others? Which is the most over-rated virtue? Come find out the answers to these and many more... Check out David Bowie's answers here There's also a book that compiles the answers from 100 cultur…
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Catching up, sharing stories and the brilliance of Björk
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This week, Kim and Luca check in for a chit chat uncovering : Kim’s flawed film watching habits, the brilliance of Andrew Mcmillan’s poetry, Kim’s awakening to the one and only Bjork and much much more! Dive in xBy Kim Macari & Luca Manning
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Kim and Luca head back to the Priscilla Palace to discuss Abortion. With the issue never far from the headlines, it's back again with news that Texas is seeking to outlaw abortions after 6.5 weeks. Shame and fear make it difficult to talk about abortions and if there's one thing these Good Troublemakers hate most, it's shame. So come in and let's t…
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Kim and Luca sit down to discuss On Connection, the first non-fiction book by the great Kae Tempest. Focused on the need for connection and how we can work to foster it through creativity, the book is a moving and inspiring call to action in a world where we are overfed and under-nourished.By Kim Macari & Luca Manning
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With so much ground to cover, we couldn't fit it all into one episode so here's part TWO of our chat with the gorgeous Ian Shaw. We discuss ambition, Ian's work with refugees and muuuuuch more.By Kim Macari & Luca Manning
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This week, Kim and Luca hung out with the legendary Ian Shaw. An evening filled with laughs, home grown heritage tomatoes, Shaw special Negroni’s and tales of the highest candour. The best news? This is just part 1… dive in! Ian’s podcast ‘Not Even Music’ : https://open.spotify.com/show/2t95blHcfOXNigvmXZugx3?si=9CVUTh5FSM6J_BJ-Li_xjg&dl_branch=1 S…
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This week, Kim and Luca take a dive into discussing and celebrating the life and work of James Baldwin.By Kim Macari & Luca Manning
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Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence // Derek Jarman (with Adam Jeanes)
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Part 2 of our incredible afternoon spent with Adam Jeanes... In this episode, we highlight the amazing work of our favourite troublemaking nuns : 'The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence' and celebrate the life of the iconic Derek Jarman. Adam tells us about his time spent as a Sister and how they came to canonise the great Derek Jarman before his deat…
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The Good Troublemakers are BACK! Rested, recharged and ready to take on the world once again, Kim and Luca present the first of a very special two parter featuring the glorious Adam Jeanes. Adam was Chair of The Pride Trust between 1993 and 1997, organising LGBT Pride London - the largest free to attend pop festival in Europe at that time. Ahead of…
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Last Day Of Term (Ryoji Ikeda, Football, James Baldwin...)
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It's the last day of term at the How Not Academy so before heading off on their summer break, Kim and Luca took a trip to Ryoji Ikeda's exhibition at 180 The Strand. We discuss the exhibition as well as a plethora on other things on our minds - football football chants - how do the fans learn them, is there a whatsapp group, is it a jam? Christian …
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Kim and Luca celebrate the life and work of trailblazing designer Alexander McQueen. Fashion should be a form of escapism and not a form of imprisonment From his formative days as an apprentice for Cornelius O'Callaghan on Savile Row, his pivotal meeting with Isabella Blow, spending unemployment benefits on fabrics to becoming Creative Director of …
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Let's get some eroticism all up in your business...! Taking Audre Lorde's seminal work from 1978, The Erotic as Power, Kim and Luca talk about eroticism and this is a BIG ONE. Every oppression in our history must corrupt or distort the sources of power that provide energy for change. (Audre Lorde) Among other things, we cover... What's the differen…
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It's time to celebrate everyone's favourite art world dissidents, The Guerilla Girls! Kim and Luca discuss the 'conscience of the art world', the anonymous art activist group The Guerilla Girls. Set up in the 1980s, their work has focused on the under-representation of women artists and artists of colour in the art world. Donning gorilla masks and …
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Kim and Luca sit down to discuss the life and work of one of Kim's biggest inspirations - John Cage. In a conversation as far-reaching as Cage's influence we cover... Zen Buddhism Silence Human cyborgs His Philosophy on music and art His relationship with Merce Cunningham His collaborators including Merce, Jasper Johns, Robert Rauschenberg, Nam Jun…
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Pride Is A Protest: Remembering Stonewall
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Kim and Luca go back to June 28th 1969 when police in New York City raided a packed house at The Stonewall Inn. This pivotal moment marks a shift in Gay Activism, prompting the creation of the Gay Liberation Front and later the Gay Activist Alliance. The Good Troublemakers talk about the facts, the fiction, the build up and the aftermath and celebr…
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Prison Abolition (with John Bowden and Matt Roberts)
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Kim and Luca are joined by two members of the Prisoner Solidarity Network to discuss the prison system, criminal justice and the fight for Prison Abolition. John Bowden is a long-time prison organiser, recently released after a 40 year prison sentence. While his co-defendants were released 20 years earlier, John's sentence was continually increased…
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Kim and Luca celebrate the life and work of George Michael, an extraordinary singer and songwriter whose honesty, openness and generosity changed the world as much as his singing. We discuss the early days of Wham!, his pivotal Parkinson interviews in the wake of his very public 'outing' in 1998, the power of shame and the artistry with which he tu…
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Elections Rundown, Protest Victory and an AIDS Angel
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It's been election central in the UK with Scottish elections, mayoral elections, local elections AND a couple of by's, so Kim and Luca spend some time talking about the results - the highs, the lows and the voting systems. Then to celebrate some joy, they talk about the incredible Ruth Coker Burks and the recent scenes of amazing community spirit i…
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Kim and Luca welcome a guest into the Priscilla Palace for the first time! Fini Bearman joins the Good Troublemakers to discuss Creativity. Expect topics like how should we foster creativity in ourselves how do we teach it in others Virtuosity vs. expression David Bowie (lots of David Bowie) Inexplicably, bank holidays And much more... Plus get a g…
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Kim and Luca discuss the Grand Dame of the Good Troublemakers, Vivienne Westwood. Trailblazing designer, shop owner, fashion icon, activist, lyricist and the originator of the Punk and New Romantic movements, Queen Viv has recently celebrated her 80th birthday so what better time to dedicate an episode to her life and work so far. We cover - Vivien…
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Support us on PATREON: www.patreon/hownotpodcast Kim and Luca talk about what it means to be Scottish, and what it means to be a Scot living in London. This episode covers a wide range of topics including - cultural and national identity the dangers of patriotism IndyRef Sectarianism Scottish art and culture Language, dialect, accents and class and…
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Episode 2 of How Not is a celebration of the life and work of the gorgeous Keith Haring. We talk about his philosophy of life and art, his activism, the creation of visual language, his work with Grace Jones, his relationship with Andy Warhol and so much more. Drops on Sunday for Patreon and Monday for the rest of the world. Who better to be our fi…
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Kill The Bill & The Right To Protest
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In March 2021, Home Secretary Priti Patel announced the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, a 300+ page bill that covers a vast range of changes to law enforcement, sentencing and criminal justice. Our two Good Troublemakers discuss The controversial bill, especially the worrying clamp down on our right to Protest, the introduction of a 'Tra…
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