Global College Protests, The TikTok Ban (again) & Mass Graves Found in Gaza
This week my co host is the excellent Jacqueline Kelly of Our Brave Hearts (https://ourbravehearts.ie). 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.
Episode highlights:
00:44 Global Protests and the Power of Student Movements
08:17 The Controversy Surrounding TikTok's Ownership and Data Privacy
12:42 Exploring the Complexities of Zionism and Social Media's Role
15:36 The Harsh Realities of Conflict and the Call for Accountability
23:04 The Challenge of Navigating Complex Political Narratives
Mentioned in the episode:
TikTok ban is unconstitutional and backed by no evidence, legal expert says | Fortune (https://fortune.com/2024/04/28/tiktok-ban-unconstitutional-bytedance-ownership-national-security-data-privacy-laws/)
The UN and EU Demand Inquiry Into Gaza Mass Graves | Novara Media (https://novaramedia.com/2024/04/24/the-u-n-e-u-demand-inquiry-into-gaza-mass-graves/)
What do students at Columbia want? (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68908885)
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Connect with this week's co-host:
Jacqueline Kelly : Jacqueline 's Website (https://linktr.ee/our_bravehearts) | @our_bravehearts on Instagram (https://instagram.com/our_bravehearts)
22 Apr 2024
Columbia's own goal, UNWRA in the clear & Thames Water's in the 💩
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.
Mentioned in the episode:
My (free) Substack newsletter, The Side Eye (https://lucylucraft.substack.com)
Episode highlights:
00:00 Introduction: The Mission Behind Lazy Girl News
01:56 #1 Spotlight on Columbia University: Protests and Controversy
04:59 #2 Unraveling the UNRRA Controversy: A Deep Dive
07:24 #3 The Thames Water Crisis: Mismanagement and Corporate Greed
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15 Apr 2024
The Cass Report, Iran vs. Israel & the Sydney Stabbing
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.
Highlights:
00:44 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prguOAJSfPc&t=44s) #1 The Cass Report
05:34 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prguOAJSfPc&t=334s) #2 Iran, Israel & Irony
11:12 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prguOAJSfPc&t=672s) #3 Sydney Mall Attack: Misinformation and Gender Violence
17:36 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prguOAJSfPc&t=1056s) Closing Thoughts and Future Episodes
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25 Mar 2024
The US Draft Resolution fails, ISIS attacks Moscow & Kate's cancer diagnosis
Happy Monday and welcome to Lazy Girl News, this week with the brilliant Suzy Darke, a coach and al round amazing human.
We talked about the unhinged US attempt to gaslight the entire UN Security Council (FYI a resolution has now passed!), Kate's cancer diagnosis and the ISIS-K attack in Moscow.
Mentioned in the episode:
What did US Gaza ceasefire resolution say and why did Russia and China veto it? | Israel-Gaza war | The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/22/us-gaza-ceasefire-resolution-explainer)
Moscow Attack: Russian Court charges 4 (BBC) (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68652380)
Episode highlights:
00:35 #1 Diving into the Complexities of the UN Security Council
07:17 #2 The Horrific ISIS Attack in Moscow: Unpacking the Details
13:45 #3 Royal Family Controversy: Photoshop, Cancer, and Public Perception
Connect with this week's co-host:
Suzy Darke : Suzy 's Website (https://suzydarke.co.uk) | Suzy 's Website (https://suzydarke.co.uk)
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18 Mar 2024
Diane Abbott, Boeing, the TikTok ban & where is Kate?!
This week I chat with my neuro-spicy pal Desirèe Stevens all about last week's news: Diane Abbott, Boeing and the impending US TikTok ban. Plus we chat about a couple of bonus bits we think you'll like.
Welcome to my first episode of the brand new Lazy Girl News series of What She Said, this week with the brilliant Siobhan Strode (https://www.thissisterscribes.com/about-siobhan) aka This Sister Scribes (https://www.instagram.com/thissisterscribes/).
We chat about Rishi's Downing Street tantrum, the Flour Massacre and George Galloway's not so surprising Rochdale win.
Mentioned in the episode:
Guardian exclusive on Frank Hester (https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/mar/18/exclusive-frank-hesters-tpp-employed-conservative-peer-2016)
How much trouble are Boeing in? (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68573686)
How the house quietly revived the TikTok ban (Verge) (https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/15/24102472/house-tiktok-ban-bill-staffers-calls-congress)
Episode highlights:
01:44 #1 The Unfolding Diane Abbott Controversy: Racism and Double Standards in UK Politics
12:41 #2 Boeing's Troubled Skies: Whistleblowers, Crashes, and Corporate Greed
19:50 #3 The TikTok Ban Debate: National Security or Social Control?
25:10 {bonus} The Case of Missing Kate
31:02 {bonus} Remembering Rachel Corrie: A Legacy of Activism and Radicalization
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11 Mar 2024
Lazy Girl news: Spring budget, Gove's anti-extremist plans and the Oscars - Descript
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4 Mar 2024
Rishi's mardy, Israel lies (again) and George Galloway slays in Rochdale - Descript
Welcome to my first episode of the brand new Lazy Girl News series of What She Said, this week with the brilliant Siobhan Strode (https://www.thissisterscribes.com/about-siobhan) aka This Sister Scribes (https://www.instagram.com/thissisterscribes/).
We chat about Rishi's Downing Street tantrum, the Flour Massacre and George Galloway's not so surprising Rochdale win.
Mentioned in the episode:
George Galloway refuses to debate Israeli (https://www.theguardian.com/politics/video/2013/feb/21/george-galloway-debate-israelis-video)
Israel's claim's re Flour Massacre contradict evidence (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnSqwQIj1Uc)
Rishi Sunak's 'blatant bigotry' after 'extremists' speech (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLcSQQG0nRM)
Episode highlights:
01:15 #1 Discussing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Announcement
07:46 #2 George Galloway's Election Win in Rochdale
22:52 #3 The Tragedy in Northern Gaza
25:18 {bonus} Analyzing the Israeli Government's Response
31:45 {bonus} The Role of the US in the Conflict
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You can get in touch with me at hello@lucylucraft.co.uk or via Instagram @lucylucraft.
26 Feb 2024
Labour u turns, Daddy Shou & Laurence Fox - Descript
In this episode of Lazy Girl News, I discuss a change in podcast focus and delves into current affairs. Topics include Rachel Reeves' decision to not reinstate the cap on bankers' bonuses and the increase in wages in the financial sector over the years. Furthermore, the host discusses the illusion of improvement, online bullying associated with social media and its effects on mental health, Senator Tom Cotton's questioning of TikTok CEO, and the libel case against Lawrence Fox.
As ever, FREE PALESTINE.
Episode Highlights:
00:06 Introduction and Podcast Revamp
00:14 The Shift in Podcasting Topics
02:25 Discussing Current Affairs: Bankers' Bonuses and Child Benefits
03:54 The Illusion of Improvement and Wealth Disparity
05:44 The Role of Politicians in Economic Disparity
07:36 Social Media, Mental Health, and Senate Judiciary Committee
11:36 Lawrence Fox's Libel Case and Free Speech Controversy
14:10 Conclusion and Call to Action
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