A podcast for those of us who wanna stay informed without too much effort. Hosted by journalist and podcast producer Lucy Lucraft.
Lazy Girl News
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A podcast for those of us who wanna stay informed without too much effort. Hosted by journalist and podcast producer Lucy Lucraft.
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2/26/2024
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Recent Episodes
April 29, 2024
Global College Protests, The TikTok Ban (again) & Mass Graves Found in Gaza
<p>This week my co host is the excellent Jacqueline Kelly of <a href="https://ourbravehearts.ie" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Our Brave Hearts</a>. We got stuck into some news stories from the past week; the college campus protests, why the US TikTok ban is racist and the two mass graves found in the ruins of Palestine's hospitals. </p><p><strong>Episode highlights: </strong></p><p>00:44 Global Protests and the Power of Student Movements</p><p>08:17 The Controversy Surrounding TikTok's Ownership and Data Privacy</p><p>12:42 Exploring the Complexities of Zionism and Social Media's Role</p><p>15:36 The Harsh Realities of Conflict and the Call for Accountability</p><p>23:04 The Challenge of Navigating Complex Political Narratives</p><p><strong>Mentioned in the episode:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://fortune.com/2024/04/28/tiktok-ban-unconstitutional-bytedance-ownership-national-security-data-privacy-laws/">TikTok ban is unconstitutional and backed by no evidence, legal expert says | Fortune</a></li><li><a href="https://novaramedia.com/2024/04/24/the-u-n-e-u-demand-inquiry-into-gaza-mass-graves/">The UN and EU Demand Inquiry Into Gaza Mass Graves | Novara Media</a></li><li><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68908885">What do students at Columbia want?</a></li></ul><br/><p>If you enjoyed this episode, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/streaming/how-to-leave-a-review-on-apple-podcasts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>PLEASE leave me a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts</strong></a>. And share with a mate!</p><p>You can get in touch with me at hello@lucylucraft.co.uk or via Instagram @lucylucraft. </p><p> <strong>Connect with this week's co-host:</strong></p><p>Jacqueline Kelly : <a target="_blank" href="https://linktr.ee/our_bravehearts">Jacqueline 's Website</a> | <a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/our_bravehearts">@our_bravehearts on Instagram</a> </p>
April 22, 2024
Columbia's own goal, UNWRA in the clear & Thames Water's in the 💩
<p>I'm solo again this week but it's a lot less ramble than last week, promise! I chat about why I started Lazy Girl News and dive into the three news stories I picked this week.</p><p><strong>Mentioned in the episode: </strong></p><ul><li>My (free) <a href="https://lucylucraft.substack.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack newsletter, The Side Eye</a></li></ul><br/><p><strong>Episode highlights: </strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction: The Mission Behind Lazy Girl News</p><p>01:56 #1 Spotlight on Columbia University: Protests and Controversy</p><p>04:59 #2 Unraveling the UNRRA Controversy: A Deep Dive</p><p>07:24 #3 The Thames Water Crisis: Mismanagement and Corporate Greed</p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, PLEASE leave me a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts. And share with a mate!</p><p>You can get in touch with me at hello@lucylucraft.co.uk or via Instagram @lucylucraft. </p>
April 15, 2024
The Cass Report, Iran vs. Israel & the Sydney Stabbing
<p>Buckle up because today I unexpectedly go solo to explore the UK government's decision to implement recommendations from the Cass Report by NHS England, Iran's retaliation against Israel & the tragic stabbing incident in Sydney. </p><p><strong>Highlights: </strong></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prguOAJSfPc&t=44s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">00:44</a> #1 The Cass Report</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prguOAJSfPc&t=334s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">05:34</a> #2 Iran, Israel & Irony</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prguOAJSfPc&t=672s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">11:12</a> #3 Sydney Mall Attack: Misinformation and Gender Violence</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prguOAJSfPc&t=1056s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">17:36</a> Closing Thoughts and Future Episodes</p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, PLEASE leave me a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts. And share with a mate!</p><p>You can get in touch with me at hello@lucylucraft.co.uk or via Instagram @lucylucraft. </p>
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