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by GVRNZ & Halima

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Season 5

Art Not Evidence: Keep Creative Expression Out Of Court

GVRNZ chats to Elli Brazzill, founder of the Art Not Evidence campaign, which seeks a fairer criminal justice system by advocating for a restriction on the use of creative and artistic expression as evidence in criminal trials.

Are we obligated to mourn the death of Charlie Kirk?

GVRNZ and Halima cover the latest rise in xenophobic and racist sentiment in the UK, including a number of violent attacks on people of colour. They ask whether non-white people need to engage in constructive conversation with those taking part in the far-right protests, or whether they should not offer them any grace. Topics also covered include the clamping down on anti-Trump protests in the UK during his state visit, and whether there's an obligation on the general public to mourn Charlie Kirk following his murder.

19 killed following 'Gen Z' protests against corruption in Nepal

GVRNZ and Halima discuss the recent unrest in Nepal following the nation-wide social media ban enacted on September 4th. They also cover the recent UK phone alert and Breaking Borders festival.

What do the rise in Union Jack & St George's flags across the UK actually represent?

GVRNZ and Halima discuss the dramatic increase in Union Jack & St George's flags that have been seen being flown across the country, at the same time that a number of anti-immigration protests have took place. They also delve into newly announced sentencing procedures that the government are seeking to bring in to avoid overcrowding in prisons.

Should Notting Hill Carnival be a ticketed event?

GVRNZ and Halima discuss recent suggestions from the Conservatives that Notting Hill Carnival should be a ticketed event, a viral video of mehndi gone wrong and more...

Hundreds arrested at Palestine Action protest

GVRNZ and Halima discuss the peak of wedding season, hundreds of arrests at a Palestine Action protest in London, and Summer 2025 being labelled 'Brainrot Summer.'

Bend It Like Beckham 2 in the works?!

GVRNZ and Halima are back after a 2 month break! They catch up on their respective parking ticket debacles, as well as discussing the latest on Bad Vibes Island, including Zarah Sultana and Jeremy Corbyn co-leading a new left party, and Keir Starmer's comments on Palestinian statehood. They finish on the news that a Bend It Like Beckham sequel is in the works, as confirmed by Gurinder Chadha.

Alia Bhatt serves at Cannes Film Festival

GVRNZ and Halima discuss speculation over removal of the 2-child benefit cap, 5 years since global BLM protests in the wake of George Floyd's murder and Alia Bhatt serving in South Asian attire by Gucci at Cannes Film Festival. Apologies, Halima recorded this episode using a potato

Israel places second at Eurovision 2025

GVRNZ & Halima recap the past week in quick fire time, including Israel placing second at Eurovision 2025, the Brockwell Park drama, Chris Brown getting arrested in Manchester, and ginger people now being black???

Stormzy belittles criticism over McDonald's collab in new song

GVRNZ & Halima discuss Stormzy's new music, which makes reference to criticism he faced from pro-Palestinians after collaborating with McDonald's earlier this year. They also delve into PM Keir Starmer's new migration policies, the latest from the recent India-Pakistan conflict and more...

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