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by GVRNZ & Halima

News Commentary Society & Culture

Season 4

Dialled In: Showcasing the breadth of South Asian creativity

Halima chats to Ahsan-Elahi and Dhruva from Dialled In about the organisation, the workshops they’ve been hosting this week, and their event in Manchester on 20th July (get your tickets now!)

15 years of Jay Sean's 'Down'

GVRNZ and Halima reflect on 15 years of the chart-topping hit 'Down' by Jay Sean, and the boundaries the artist crossed as a South Asian in the global music industry...

The pros and cons of performative activism

GVRNZ and Halima discuss the pros and cons of the viral “All Eyes On Rafah” image, and the idea of performative activism. As the official election period begins in the UK, they also delve into the last minute changes regarding Labour’s candidates, including the reinstatement of Dianne Abbott and the removal of Faiza Shaheen…

UK General Election announced / Supermann On Da Beat on 'Breathe'

GVRNZ, Halima and Simran discuss this week’s news of an upcoming UK snap general election and the ICC’s issuing of arrest warrants for Israeli leaders in light of the ongoing Palestinian genocide. They also give their thoughts on ZAYN’s new album, as well as THAT viral video of a woman coming first in a race. Finally, GVRNZ finishes the episode with an interview with Supermann On Da Beat about his latest EP ‘Breathe’ which sees him behind the mic for the first time, and his recent BBC mini documentary ‘Supermann of Scottish Hip-Hop’.

Why is King Charles' new portrait so red?

GVRNZ and Halima delve into another busy week on Bad Vibes Island, including Rishi Sunak’s annihilation by Judi Love on Loose Women, King Charles’ new portrait and more. They also look over to India where PM Modi has recently denied any form of discrimination against Muslims, despite referring to them as “infiltrators” in a speech last month. Finally, as wedding season fast approaches, we’ll be debating whether or not kids should be invited.

VJDAMUSICMAN talks 'Mind-Altering Substance'

GVRNZ, Halima and Simran look back over the good and the bad of this year’s Met Gala looks, and debate whether South Asian designers actually need Western validation for their work. They then delve into the stark dystopian contrast between attention on the Met compared to the latest developments in Palestine, as Israel encroaches on Rafah. To finish the episode, GVRNZ chats to Indian-American artist VJDAMUSICMAN about his new album ‘Mind-Altering Substance’.

Bad Vibes Island on Steroids III

GVRNZ and Halima delve into an eventful week for Bad Vibes Island, including detaining of individuals to deport to Rwanda, Boris Johnson being caught out by his own voting rules, the many failed openings of the Co-op Arena in Manchester, the Hainault knife attack and more...

UK passes Rwanda Bill / Harvey Weinstein 2020 conviction overturned

GVRNZ, Halima and Simran discuss the latest news and trending topics, including the Keyboard Letters trend on Twitter, footballer Declan Rice's partner Lauren Freyer deleting her Instagram posts following online abuse, the UK passing a new Rwanda Bill, Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction being overturned, the latest Man vs Bear TikTok trend, and more...

Muslim student loses appeal against school prayer ban

GVRNZ and Simran look back over the year so far, whilst Halima joins to delve into a recent high court ruling which allowed a London school to continue its ban on prayer rituals, despite protest from Muslim students.

Should we boycott Eurovision over Israel's participation?

GVRNZ, Halima and Simran discuss Channel 4's new documentary, Defiance: Fighting The Far Right, and how the history of British South Asians' fight back against fascism is often overlooked. They also delve into the latest controversy surrounding the Eurovision Song Contest given Israel's participation, including pressure for artists / fans to boycott the event.

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