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A Thousand Words | Chris Coverdale (Part 1 of 3) 05.07.2026 47min

In this conversation with artist Jake Fern, lifelong peace activist Chris Coverdale opens up about the experiences that shaped him — a strict boarding school that left him wary of blind obedience, the anti-Vietnam War protests that first pulled him into activism, and the family business he unexpectedly inherited that taught him how people really work together (and why that matters for changing the world). He discusses the legal side of his work: how Britain has broken its own promises to renounce war since 1928, how few people actually hold the power to send the country into conflict, and how the UK's own laws define genocide — laid out plainly, using the Iraq War as an example. But mostly this is a personal story about why he's spent 60 years refusing to look away from war, why he believes protest alone doesn't change anything, and why he's chosen to fight through the courts and his own tax refusal instead. To keep abreast of all things A Thousand Words go to https://substack.com/@jakefern For more information on Jake Fern's art, go to https://www.jakefern.co.uk/ https://www.therighteousbrothers.uk/Jake Fern Portrait Artist► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website► [Support UK Column] Please donate► [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel for more alternative news and independent newsFollow #UKColumn on:► X► Telegram► Facebook► Instagram

Why Chinese AI Terrifies Silicon Valley | Silk and Steel 03.07.2026 54min

Has China's latest wave of open-source AI models fundamentally changed the global artificial intelligence race?In this episode of the Silk and Steel Podcast, Carl Zha welcomes back economist and geopolitical analyst Dr. Warwick Powell to examine why China's newest AI breakthroughs send shockwaves through Silicon Valley and Wall Street.The discussion explores how models released by Chinese companies including Z.ai (formerly Zhipu AI) and Meituan challenge the proprietary business model that has driven massive investment in America's AI industry.Warwick argues that the traditional Silicon Valley approach—to build expensive, closed AI systems that are protected by technological "moats"—has become increasingly difficult to sustain as powerful, low-cost open-source alternatives emerge from China.The conversation also examines: • Why investors question America's AI business model • The rise of open-source AI ecosystems • Competition between Chinese and U.S. AI companies • Export controls and technology restrictions • The future of AI commercialisation • Whether the global AI race has fundamentally shifted If China's AI ecosystem continues to innovate faster while it makes cutting-edge models openly available, what does that mean for the future of Big Tech?► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website► [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism► [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel for more alternative news and independent newsFollow #UKColumn on:► X► Telegram► Facebook► Instagram

UK Column News — 3rd July 2026 03.07.2026 1h 2min

Mike Robinson, Charles Malet, and Basil Valentine present today's UK Column News.► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website► [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism► [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel for more alternative news and independent newsFollow #UKColumn on:► X► Telegram► Facebook► Instagram00:00 Introduction00:37 State Threats: Terrorism legislation. With special guest Jessey Winney, Organiser, No2NATO11:41 Devolution: Cross party conference for centralisation of power16:42 Tehran: Special on the ground report from Patrick Henningsen26:09 High North: Artic operational theatre28:39 Palantir Data: Technocratic digital panopticon With special guest, investigative journalist Johnny Vedmore38:41 Palantir Spain: Massive pushback 40:39 FOI: Rearrangement of deck chairsFreedom of Information Statistics | UK Government45:48 BMJ Trade: Mismanagement of public finances51:02 Enoch Burke: Out of prison, still campaigning56:00 In Case You Missed It: Stories spotted by out UKC sleuths

The Pyramids were Built by Advanced People | Jerm Warfare 02.07.2026 1h 5min

Roger Cunningham advocates for ethical skepticism in archaeology. He argues that pyramid origins predate mainstream estimates due to evidence of advanced technology and geological indicators of past submersion.His analysis challenges conventional historical timelines by highlighting the potential suppression of data regarding cyclical history and construction methodologies.https://theethicalskeptic.com► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website► [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism► [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel for more alternative news and independent newsFollow #UKColumn on:► X► Telegram► Facebook► Instagram

Mythbusting the Food Industry | UK Column Interviews 02.07.2026 59min

Following her appearance on UK Column News, Pat Thomas details the relentless and irresponsible pushing of genetically modified organisms into the food system. A High Court legal challenge, led by Beyond GM, found that the UK Government failed to understand the significant consequences of removing transparency and labelling for gene-edited crops and foods.This is something which has the potential to affect everyone — farmers, businesses, consumers, and the organic sector.The judicial review fought by Beyond GM showed just how cavalier the UK Government’s approach to regulation and process really is. Much more information can be found on Beyond GM, and you can help with their legal fees at crowdjustice.► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website► [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism► [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel for more alternative news and independent newsFollow #UKColumn on:► X► Telegram► Facebook► Instagram

Africa's Unknown High Speed Railway Network | Jerm Warfare 01.07.2026 57min

PD Lawton explains the African Integrated High-Speed Railway Network — a 2013 project to electrify and connect all of Africa by rail. Ethiopia and Tanzania are already building; China partners genuinely on a win-win basis, whilst the West pushes a "debt trap" propaganda narrative to block development and keep Africa extracting minerals rather than industrialising. Western media ignores it almost entirely, and the main missing ingredient is political will.https://africanagenda.net► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website► [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism► [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel for more alternative news and independent newsFollow #UKColumn on:► X► Telegram► Facebook► Instagram

The Untold Story of China's Rise: Mao, Deng & the Chinese Miracle | Silk and Steel 01.07.2026 1h 10min

In this episode of Bridge to China, Jason Smith sits down with political commentator and Silk & Steel Podcast host Carl Zha to explore the extraordinary story of China's transformation—from the Japanese occupation and Chinese Civil War to Mao-era nation building, Deng Xiaoping's reforms, and the modern economic miracle.Carl explains how the Communist Party established control in the countryside, why land reform was so important, how China eliminated widespread opium addiction, the role of Soviet assistance in early industrialization, and how market reforms after 1978 unleashed decades of growth.The conversation also examines poverty alleviation, infrastructure development, education, industrial policy, China's relationship with Africa, and what developing—and developed—countries might learn from China's experience.Whether you're interested in Chinese history, geopolitics, economics, or development, this episode offers a comprehensive look at one of the most significant national transformations in human history.Topics CoveredHow the Communist Party expanded during the Japanese occupationThe Chinese Civil War and the fall of the KMTSoviet support and the industrialization of ChinaLand reform and peasant mobilizationThe eradication of opium addictionLiteracy campaigns and educational reformBarefoot doctors and rising life expectancyChina's first industrial revolutionDeng Xiaoping and Reform & Opening UpShenzhen and Special Economic ZonesChina's manufacturing boomPoverty alleviation and modernizationChina-Africa cooperation and the TAZARA RailwayLessons from China's development model► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website► [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism► [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel for more alternative news and independent newsFollow #UKColumn on:► X► Telegram► Facebook► Instagram

UK Column News — 1st July 2026 01.07.2026 1h 2min

Mike Robinson, Charles Malet, and Vanessa Beeley present today's UK Column News.► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website► [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism► [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel for more alternative news and independent newsFollow #UKColumn on:► X► Telegram► Facebook► Instagram00:00 Introduction00:36 Defence Spending: War policy investment09:52 Black Cube: Israeli intelligence in full flow20:43 State Threats: Rushed Bill could see journalists jailed28:26 UK Column 20th Anniversary30:22 Debanked: Independent media under threat33:48 Data Centres: Devon countryside destroyed39:50 DSTL: Secretive security service celebrates 25 years49:08 Lebanon: Update54:04 Whose Money: Customs duties confusion57:23 Fertility: Collapsing conception rates

Gays, AI, and Groupthink | Jerm Warfare 30.06.2026 1h 4min

Jerm and Todd Hayen chat about gay marriage. They distinguish between state vs religious marriage—Todd says he does not care for any state institution and Jerm questions the purpose of marriage.They then pivot to AI. They debate whether it is just algorithms or if it is something more worrisome. Todd warns about soul-starved dehumanisation if we lose human connection.They also touch on COVID compliance, mass formation theory, and why some people see through the narratives while others do not.https://www.shrewviews.com► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website► [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism► [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel for more alternative news and independent newsFollow #UKColumn on:► X► Telegram► Facebook► Instagram

English Democrats: A Voice At The Table | UK Column Interviews 30.06.2026 1h 25min

The English Democrats point out that while Scotland Wales and Northern Ireland have their own national parliaments and First Minsters, England has no parliament and No First Minister; England has no representation and no voice. Leader of the English Democrats Robin Tilbrook is very well informed on the history, legal and constitutional law, and political manoeuvring which has ultimately alienated and suppressed the political voice of the English people. As ever more people comment on "Broken Britain" and the breakdown of society, especially in England, Robin explains how England has been emasculated and why this has been done; it is a key step in an agenda to break apart the United Kingdom. He exposes the dangerous policies of regionalisation and devolution, and the rise of the 'Super City'. Tilbrook particularly warns of the rise of Andy Burnham and his undeclared agenda to destroy England. Robin's solution is to educate the public as to the powers and protections of English Common Law and the English Constitution, and to restore the identity and power of England as a powerful nation state in its own right. In doing so, the English Democrats highlight that a revitalised and empowered English state will provide essential protections to all that now live in England — not least the protection of trial by jury.Details of the English Democrats can be found here: https://www.englishdemocrats.party/► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dj_69XOmMs&list=PLCobN2DevAuUX4reUDER9YL_wgcHrNiau► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website: https://www.ukcolumn.org/► [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism: https://support.ukcolumn.org/► [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel for more alternative news and independent news: https://www.youtube.com/@ukcolumnofficial?sub_confirmation=1Follow #UKColumn on:► X: https://x.com/ukcolumn► Telegram: https://t.me/ukcolumn► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UKColumnExtracts► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uk_column_news

Syria Podcast Episode 11 30.06.2026 57min

Mike Robinson is joined once again by journalist Vanessa Beeley for a wide-ranging conversation covering the latest developments in Syria, Lebanon, and Iran, and Britain's role across the region.They begin with the latest US–Iran developments, including a reported agreement and Trump's renewed strikes on Iran. Attention turns to the upcoming funeral of former supreme leader Khamenei and the potential danger that Israel or the United States might exploit it, despite the presence of journalists and activists and the existing memorandum of understanding.Mike and Vanessa discuss the role of al-Jolani as an instrument of British intelligence, with Vanessa detailing MI6 activity in Syria, arguing this is fundamentally a British story: British taxpayer money fuelling devastation abroad that in turn feeds migration and unrest at home. Drawing on Northern Ireland, they warn that sectarianism remains a tool of elite control — and that what unfolds in the region will increasingly be mirrored here in Britain.► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dj_69XOmMs&list=PLCobN2DevAuUX4reUDER9YL_wgcHrNiau► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website: https://www.ukcolumn.org/► [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism: https://support.ukcolumn.org/► [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel for more alternative news and independent news: https://www.youtube.com/@ukcolumnofficial?sub_confirmation=1Follow #UKColumn on:► X: https://x.com/ukcolumn► Telegram: https://t.me/ukcolumn► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UKColumnExtracts► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uk_column_news

Chinese History—Qin Empire Strikes Back: Liu Bang's Rise and Xiang Liang's Fall | Silk and Steel 29.06.2026 1h 5min

In this episode of the Silk and Steel Chinese History Series, host Carl Zha and perpetual guest JJ continue their deep dive into the collapse of the Qin Dynasty and the chaotic rebellion period that gave birth to the Han Dynasty.🔍 What you'll learn: • Liu Bang's background – a 48-year-old local tough who finally saw his chance • The White Snake legend – how Liu Bang claimed divine mandate (Red Emperor's son) • Liu Bang's first victories against Qin garrisons (and his first betrayal) • Yongchi's defection – why a local elite betrayed Liu Bang to the restored Wei state • Zhang Liang's story – the failed assassin who became Liu Bang's greatest strategist • The "old man on the bridge" – how Zhang Liang received the Art of War • Xiang Liang's rise – the Chu general who almost became emperor (but got too cocky) • The Battle of Dingtao – Xiang Liang's hubris and death • The 13-year-old King Huai of Chu – the puppet who became a real king • The promise that changed history: "Whoever enters Qin first becomes King of Qin" • The Battle of Julu – setting up Xiang Yu's greatest victory (next episode)► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dj_69XOmMs&list=PLCobN2DevAuUX4reUDER9YL_wgcHrNiau► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website: https://www.ukcolumn.org/► [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism: https://support.ukcolumn.org/► [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel for more alternative news and independent news: https://www.youtube.com/@ukcolumnofficial?sub_confirmation=1Follow #UKColumn on:► X: https://x.com/ukcolumn► Telegram: https://t.me/ukcolumn► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UKColumnExtracts► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uk_column_news

We Need Empathy in the Information War | Jerm Warfare 29.06.2026 1h 1min

Jerm, Mike, and Charles explore holistic health and diet, the psychology behind exhaustion, and the need for empathy in health discussions.They then shift to how media frames conflicts like Ukraine, vaccine controversies, Big Pharma's economic role in Africa, and cultural attitudes toward authority, before they touch on Africa's tech growth and the future of digital currency.► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here ► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website► [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism► [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel for more alternative news and independent newsFollow #UKColumn on:► X► Telegram► Facebook► Instagram

UK Column News — 29th June 2026 29.06.2026 1h 7min

Brian Gerrish and Ben Rubin present today's UK Column News.► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dj_69XOmMs&list=PLCobN2DevAuUX4reUDER9YL_wgcHrNiau► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website: https://www.ukcolumn.org/► [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism: https://support.ukcolumn.org/► [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel for more alternative news and independent news: https://www.youtube.com/@ukcolumnofficial?sub_confirmation=1Follow #UKColumn on:► X: https://x.com/ukcolumn► Telegram: https://t.me/ukcolumn► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UKColumnExtracts► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uk_column_news00:00 Introduction01:27 Burnham: Do as thou wilt shall be the whole of the law07:54 Burnham: And God created Manchester20:31 Brexit: Chaos and disorder24:25 UK Column 20th Anniversary28:32 Climate Action Week: A man made crisis33:38 Two Poles of Power: The money or the people43:05 Migration: DEI insanity creating new society01:00:34 Anti-Christ: King breaks Coronation Oath01:05:54 And Finally… A very beautiful boat

Iran Holds the Worlds Most Powerful Economic Weapon | Silk and Steel 26.06.2026 40min

Is the Iran-Israel conflict entering a new phase—or is the real battle only beginning?In this episode, Carl Zha analyzes the fragile ceasefire framework between the United States and Iran, Israel's continued military operations in southern Lebanon, and why the Strait of Hormuz has become one of the world's most important geopolitical pressure points.The conversation explores whether Washington can enforce agreements with its closest allies, why Iran views control of the Strait of Hormuz as its strongest source of leverage, and how the conflict could reshape power across the Middle East and beyond.Carl also discusses Trump's political calculations, the future of U.S. influence, the strategic objectives of Israel, sanctions, diplomacy, and the role ongoing negotiations could play in preventing a broader regional war.Topics Discussed • Why Israel continues military operations despite ceasefire announcements • Trump's diplomatic strategy and domestic political pressures • Iran's leverage through the Strait of Hormuz • Can diplomacy succeed while fighting continues? • The future of U.S.-Iran negotiations • Israel's long-term regional objectives • Why the global economy depends on Hormuz • The role of Western media in covering the conflict • Reconstruction, sanctions, and economic negotiations • Has American global dominance entered a new phase? ► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dj_69XOmMs&list=PLCobN2DevAuUX4reUDER9YL_wgcHrNiau► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website: https://www.ukcolumn.org/► [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism: https://support.ukcolumn.org/► [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel for more alternative news and independent news: https://www.youtube.com/@ukcolumnofficial?sub_confirmation=1Follow #UKColumn on:► X: https://x.com/ukcolumn► Telegram: https://t.me/ukcolumn► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UKColumnExtracts► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uk_column_news

Reconciling Nietzsche with Christianity | Jerm Warfare 26.06.2026 58min

Chris Waldburger argues that Nietzsche and Christianity can be reconciled — that Nietzsche's antagonism towards the faith is far more complex than the cartoon version of "God is dead, I am the Antichrist" suggests, and that a close reading reveals his thought actually opens a path back to a more genuine, robust Christianity.https://www.chriswaldburger.com► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dj_69XOmMs&list=PLCobN2DevAuUX4reUDER9YL_wgcHrNiau► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website: https://www.ukcolumn.org/► [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism: https://support.ukcolumn.org/► [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel for more alternative news and independent news: https://www.youtube.com/@ukcolumnofficial?sub_confirmation=1Follow #UKColumn on:► X: https://x.com/ukcolumn► Telegram: https://t.me/ukcolumn► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UKColumnExtracts► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uk_column_news

UK Column News — 26th June 2026 26.06.2026 1h 3min

Mike Robinson, Patrick Henningsen and Basil Valentine present today’s UK Column News.► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dj_69XOmMs&list=PLCobN2DevAuUX4reUDER9YL_wgcHrNiau► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website: https://www.ukcolumn.org/► [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism: https://support.ukcolumn.org/► [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel for more alternative news and independent news: https://www.youtube.com/@ukcolumnofficial?sub_confirmation=1Follow #UKColumn on:► X: https://x.com/ukcolumn► Telegram: https://t.me/ukcolumn► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UKColumnExtracts► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uk_column_news00:00 Introduction00:45 Blair 2.0: Back to the Future starring Andy Burnham 12:26 Burnham: On Israel14:10 Starmer: Could be heading for United Nations17:10 Digital ID: Has been a ‘massive success’ (of course)20:49 UK Column 20th Anniversary22:12 Anti War Conference: Special on the ground report from Westminster, London42:24 War Games: Britain and France playing with fire48:07 Brexit: 10 Years On 54:26 People Trafficking: Helping the children from the horror we created57:22 In Case You Missed It: Stories spotted by out UKC sleuths

There is No Christian Genocide in Nigeria | Jerm Warfare 25.06.2026 54min

P.D. Lawton argues that conflicts like Boko Haram are synthetic, Western-backed insurgencies designed to keep African states weak while corporations extract minerals cheaply — She cites the PMC Executive Outcomes, which routed Boko Haram in four weeks before it was dismissed so the insurgency could continue.She links this to a Kissinger-era destabilisation doctrine, flags the UK–Rwanda deal as to have funded Kagame's Congo operations, and sees hope in the Alliance of Sahelian States (Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger), where military governments reclaim their mineral wealth and infrastructure, to include a neglected continental railway project.https://africanagenda.net► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dj_69XOmMs&list=PLCobN2DevAuUX4reUDER9YL_wgcHrNiau► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website: https://www.ukcolumn.org/► [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism: https://support.ukcolumn.org/► [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel for more alternative news and independent news: https://www.youtube.com/@ukcolumnofficial?sub_confirmation=1Follow #UKColumn on:► X: https://x.com/ukcolumn► Telegram: https://t.me/ukcolumn► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UKColumnExtracts► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uk_column_news

Jeffrey Epstein: How Deep and Wide Does It Go (Part 2) | UK Column Interviews 25.06.2026 1h 17min

On 13 June 2026, Common Knowledge Edinburgh hosted a conference that took place both online and in person called ‘Jeffrey Epstein: How Deep and Wide Does It Go?’ with two highly knowledgeable journalists on this topic: Sonia Poulton and Kirby Sommers.Common Knowledge Edinburgh was founded to bring people’s attention to truths that the mainstream media and other institutions were either ignoring or concealing. Areas that Common Knowledge Edinburgh have covered include health, politics, criminal activities, and other conspiracies.The Jeffrey Epstein conspiracy is one of the largest conspiracies that has come to the attention of the public since 2020. Epstein has gained recognition as a genuine conspiracy and has entered our culture as a motif of how power and corruption operate in the world. If we rely on the mainstream media, large parts of the Epstein conspiracy remain unreported.In Part 1, Sonia Poulton introduced her interest in the Epstein case, explained the background and some of the details that she has uncovered. Sonia has long been a public figure who has mined the hidden narratives and their authors to influence the world, whether as a print journalist, a documentary filmmaker, or a YouTube broadcaster on her popular show, Wake Up. Her work has brought new understanding to many, particularly her work on the Madeline McCann case and Diddy.In Part 2, author and investigative reporter Kirby Sommers, gave her talk. She has authored 24 books. She is a survivor of the cabal to which Jeffrey Epstein belonged—not of Epstein himself, but another member of this long-running ring. She writes a top-ten bestselling Substack newsletter and hosts a podcast. Her works include a memoir called The Billionaire’s Woman, Jeffrey Epstein Predator Spy, Ghislaine Maxwell: An Unauthorized Biography, and others. These can be found on her website.► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dj_69XOmMs&list=PLCobN2DevAuUX4reUDER9YL_wgcHrNiau► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website: https://www.ukcolumn.org/► [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism: https://support.ukcolumn.org/► [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel for more alternative news and independent news: https://www.youtube.com/@ukcolumnofficial?sub_confirmation=1Follow #UKColumn on:► X: https://x.com/ukcolumn► Telegram: https://t.me/ukcolumn► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UKColumnExtracts► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uk_column_news

Iran HUMILIATED the US — Trump Forced to Sign Peace Deal? | Silk and Steel 24.06.2026 48min

In this episode, Carl Zha joins the show to analyse the newly announced Iran memorandum and what it could mean for the United States, China, the Middle East, and the global economy.The discussion explores whether the agreement represents an Iranian victory, China's behind-the-scenes diplomatic role, the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, sanction relief, and why the conflict exposed major changes in the global balance of power.Carl explains how China's long-term energy strategy, economic resilience, and regional diplomacy positions Beijing to play an increasingly influential role while the United States faces mounting economic and political pressure.Topics Covered • Is this an Iranian victory? • Trump's new Iran memorandum explained • China's diplomatic role behind the scenes • Pakistan's role in negotiations • Why the Strait of Hormuz matters • Oil markets and the global economy • China's energy strategy • Strategic petroleum reserves • Sanctions relief and Iran's economy • BRICS and the Belt & Road Initiative • The future of U.S. influence in the Middle East • Israel, Lebanon, and regional security • What happens over the next 60 days? Whether you agree or disagree with the analysis, this conversation offers an in-depth look at one of the biggest geopolitical developments of the year.► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here: https://bit.ly/UKColumn_Live► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website: https://www.ukcolumn.org/► [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism: https://support.ukcolumn.org/► [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel for more alternative news and independent news: https://bit.ly/ukcolumnofficialFollow #UKColumn on:► X: https://x.com/ukcolumn► Telegram: https://t.me/ukcolumn► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UKColumnExtracts► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uk_column_news