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• How the UK Establishment Normalised Reform 15.05.2026 36мин

  Is Reform fascist, far-right or merely right wing? And do we really need to get into this?Our guest on this episode, thinks we should: Daniel Trilling is a journalist, a long-time openDemocracy contributor, and the author of a new Book: If We Tolerate This: How the British Establishment Made the Far Right Respectable.Daniel has spent decades covering the wild west of right-wing politics in England— from the fascists to the conservatives. And his point, which we dig into over the length of this episode, is we need to correctly diagnose what Reform is, and what they are tapping into, before we decide what to do about it.I found this conversation particularly thought provoking for two reasons: Whenever we cover Reform on openDemocracy (and we go at them very hard), we often get readers writing in saying, “I support Reform but I’m not racist”; On the other hand, I worry — to borrow from the title of Daniel’s book, if we are making a dangerous group respectable.So yes, we need to get into it, and Daniel is just the person to do this with. Buy Daniel's book: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/8711/9781037411571Subscribe to openDemocracy: opendemocracy.net00:00 Introduction01:05 The Collapse of the UK's Two-Party System02:18 The First-Past-The-Post Lottery03:07 What is the "British Establishment"?04:19 The Media Elite & Private School Pipelines05:32 The "Punitive State": Working Class vs. The State07:37 The Nigel Farage Playbook10:48 The False Promise of "Fixing the Country"13:30 "Anti-Nationals" & The Right-Wing Identity Crisis16:32 Scottish Nationalism vs. Englishness18:23 The Identity Void of Post-Empire Britain21:40 How to Actually Defeat Reform UK & The Far-Right Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• The Climate Wars: How Superpowers Are Carving Up the Earth 24.04.2026 34мин

  The climate crisis is changing the way nations think about food, energy, resources, war and peace. Melting ice caps are opening up new trade routes fought over by the world's great powers, conflicts are waged over food and mineral resources, shifting climates are fuelling migration – and Donald Trump says it's all just a scam.Join Arthur Snell as he discusses his new book Elemental: the new geography of climate change and how we survive it. Spanning conflict in the Sahel, Russia's war in Ukraine, the US coveting Greenland, NEOM in Saudi Arabia, and China's energy push, Snell explores how the climate crisis is now in every part of our politics. But while there is much to concern us here, there's hope too. The world faces various futures, and it can adapt and respond to the realities of a changing climate.📕 Buy Elemental: The New Geography of Climate Change and How We Survive ithttps://uk.bookshop.org/a/8711/9781035412945👉 Stay informed. Sign up for the openDemocracy newsletter: https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/newsletters/ ✊ Support our work. In Solidarity is openDemocracy’s podcast about people, power, and politics. We rely on listeners like you to keep our independent journalism free. Donate today: https://www.openDemocracy.net/donate/Chapters: 00:00 Introduction01:20 The Petro-State Panic: Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the End of Oil03:32 The Sahel Crisis: Climate Migration and Fragile States08:24 Uranium & Mercenaries: Russia vs. France in Africa10:25 The Arctic: Melting Ice, Shipping Routes, and Donald Trump16:21 Ukraine: Why Putin is Weaponizing Food and Farmland21:35 China’s Monopoly & Russia's Future as an "Economic Colony"28:18 The Surprising Winners: Morocco, Interconnectors, and Climate Hope32:41 OutroCredits: Presented by Sian NorrisAudio engineering by James BattershillTheme song ‘Odyssey’ performed by Edward Abela Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• The AI Panopticon: How Big Tech and the State are Watching You 27.03.2026 24мин

  "My ultimate vision... was to achieve by means of AI and technology, what Jeremy Bentham tried to do with his panopticon." — UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood.When the state openly admits it wants its eyes on you at all times, how do citizens fight back?In this episode of In Solidarity, Matthew Linares sits down with Jim Killock, Executive Director of the Open Rights Group. We cut through the Silicon Valley PR to expose the terrifying reality of the modern surveillance state. From the aggressive rollout of facial recognition and predictive policing to the "revolving door" between Big Tech lobbyists and policymakers, we explore how our democratic infrastructure is being hollowed out for corporate profit.This isn't just a warning - it's an escape plan. Jim breaks down the illusion of corporate regulation, the realities of "enshittification," and the actionable steps you can take to reclaim your digital sovereignty today.Get involved offline. Find an Open Rights Group meetup near you: https://www.openrightsgroup.org/get-involved/👉 Stay informed. Sign up for the openDemocracy newsletter: https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/newsletters/ ✊ Support our work. In Solidarity is openDemocracy’s podcast about people, power, and politics. We rely on listeners like you to keep our independent journalism free. Donate today: https://www.openDemocracy.net/donate/Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:27 - The AI Panopticon00:04:18 - The Lobbyist Loop & The “Rip-Off”00:10:26 - “Enshittification” & The Illusion of Choice00:14:48 - Why relying on tech regulators is a “mug’s game”00:18:51 - Escaping the Matrix: Interoperability, analog meetups, and fighting backCredits: Presented by Matthew LinaresAudio engineering by James BattershillTheme song ‘Odyssey’ performed by Edward Abela Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Iran, Oil, Inflation, Unrest: The Global Fallout of the US-Israeli War in the Gulf 13.03.2026 26мин

  As the US-Israeli war on Iran continues to escalate, the effects of the conflict are spiralling outwards across a world already whiplashed by cross-border violence, global tariffs, and the unravelling of regional alliances.There is much that we do not know: How will spiking energy prices affect developing economies in Asia and Africa? What are the long term impacts of the destabilisation of the Gulf, a region that has long served as a magnet for labour and capital from around the world? What does the conflict in Iran reveal about the latest chapter in the relationship between international finance capital and nation states?To talk through these questions, I interviewed analyst and columnist Mihir Sharma. Sharma is a principal research fellow at IPPR, and has been a Bloomberg Opinion columnist on global economics and politics for over a decade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• The "Danish Model" of Asylum Explained: Cruelty by Design? 05.03.2026 24мин

  Why are British and European politicians obsessed with Denmark's immigration strategy? We uncover the dark reality of the "Danish Model" and how it punishes asylum seekers by design.Politicians across Europe - including the UK government - increasingly point to the so-called "Danish Model" as the ultimate solution for controlling borders, immigration, and asylum. But beyond the political talking points, what does this model actually look like on the ground?In this episode of In Solidarity, host Aman Sethi sits down with Thomas Gammeltoft-Hansen, the first-ever Danish Professor in Migration and Mobility Law. They break down the harsh reality of "indirect deterrence," how Europe's most liberal border became its strictest, and the secret history of the modern passport.Finally, they unpack the recent push by the UK and Denmark to bypass the European Court of Human Rights, and what that means for the future of global mobility. If you want to understand the reality behind the political rhetoric on border control, this is your essential briefing.Thomas Gammeltoft-Hansen is the director of MOBILE, the Danish National Research Foundation's Center of Excellence on Global Mobility Law.👉 Stay informed. Sign up for the openDemocracy newsletter: https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/newsletters/ ✊ Support our work. In Solidarity is openDemocracy’s podcast about people, power, and politics. We rely on listeners like you to keep our independent journalism free. Donate today: https://www.openDemocracy.net/donate/Chapters: 00:00 The Cruelty of the "Danish Model" 01:59 What Actually is the Danish Asylum Strategy? 05:39 Does "Indirect Deterrence" Actually Stop Migration? 07:16 The Human Cost: Punishing Migrants to Send a Message 14:18 The Secret History of the Modern Passport 19:00 The UK and Denmark's Plot Against Human Rights LawCredits:Presented by Aman SethiAudio engineering by James BattershillTheme song ‘Odyssey’ performed by Edward Abela Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• The Secret Pipeline: How the Far-Right is Radicalising Gen Z 27.02.2026 32мин

  Are anti-rights movements infiltrating high schools? We uncover the deliberate, decades-old strategy the far-right is using to target young people, weaponise their insecurities, and build a pipeline of extremist power.In this episode of In Solidarity, openDemocracy’s Senior Investigations Reporter Sian Norris sits down with Jamie Vernaelde, Senior Researcher at Ipas. They dive deep into a chilling new report detailing how far-right and anti-rights movements are actively grooming the next generation. From exploiting economic and physical insecurities to pumping massive financial investments into youth pipelines, Jamie exposes the conservative playbook for molding young minds.More importantly, they discuss what the progressive movement is getting wrong about youth engagement and how we can fight back by giving young people the space and resources to lead.Read the full report here: https://www.ipas.org/resource/future-proofing-the-professionalization-of-an-anti-rights-youth-generation/https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/newsletters/In Solidarity is openDemocracy’s podcast about people, power, and politics. Support the show by visiting https://www.openDemocracy.net/donate/Credits:Presented by Aman SethiAudio engineering by James BattershillTheme song ‘Odyssey’ performed by Edward Abela—Chapters:00:00 How the Far-Right Targets Gen Z04:15 Why Young Women are Drifting to the Far-Right06:23 The 'Tradwife' Trend: A Pipeline to Radicalisation?08:13 Rebranding Extremism for Secular Youth11:36 The Wellness-to-Alt-Right Pipeline Explained13:07 Why Contraception is the Right’s Next Target15:12 Exposing the Dark Money Behind Anti-Rights Groups18:04 The Playbook to Weaponise the Courts20:08 Inside the Global War on Human Rights22:57 The 'Elite' Seduction: Recruiting on Campus24:39 Weaponising Victimhood: The Conservative Media Strategy28:13 The Left’s Blindspot: How Progressives Can Fight Back Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Gaza's Illusionary Ceasefire 19.02.2026 33мин

  Over 71,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israel since the war began on Oct 7 2023, in what a UN inquiry has described as a “genocide”.  When a US-brokered ceasefire was declared in October last year, the world's attention moved on to the next crisis. Since then at least 463 Palestinians had been killed by Israel as of Jan 21 this year, of whom 100 were children, according to the UN Relief and Works Agency.Anywhere where else in the world, this would be an active conflict. In Palestine, this is what a ceasefire looks like.In this episode, we speak to Jamil Sawalmeh,  the Director of ActionAid Palestine on the situation on the ground in Gaza.https://palestine.actionaid.org/https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/newsletters/In Solidarity is openDemocracy’s podcast about people, power, and politics. Support the show by visiting https://www.openDemocracy.net/donate/Credits:Presented by Aman SethiAudio engineering by James BattershillTheme song ‘Odyssey’ performed by Edward Abela—Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:41 What is the situation on the ground like Gaza?07:04 The 'Yellow Line'10:40 A lack of fresh water14:00 The great displacement14:53 Returning to Palestine is impossible20:08 Reality of the Board Of Peace24:08 The local infrastructure28:12 What should the world be doing to help? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• After Maduro: Storm Warnings in Venezuela 09.01.2026 29мин

  If the US once claimed it was “defending Democracy” to justify attacking countries without pretext, the current administration has made no such excuses. Last week US security forces abducted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife from a compound in Caracas in an operation that killed 70 people.Maduro was presented in a courtroom in Manhattan, on charges of supposedly “importing tons of cocaine into the United States”, and his deputy Delcy Rodriguez was installed in his place as acting President.To make this all make sense, we speak with Laura Tedesco, a long time openDemocracy contributor and professor of political science and international relations at St. Louis university in Madrid. Prof. Tedesco is also the author of several books on democracy and politics in Latin America.Read Laura's Book, Latin America's Leaders: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/8711/9781783601028https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/newsletters/In Solidarity is openDemocracy’s podcast about people, power, and politics. Support the show by visiting https://www.openDemocracy.net/donate/Credits:Presented by Aman SethiAudio engineering by James BattershillTheme song ‘Odyssey’ performed by Edward Abela Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Democracy from the ashes: Inside the Your Party conference 05.12.2025 20мин

  Waring factions have dominated the headlines, but inside the Your Party conference the embers of hope for a different kind of politics were still burning. Investigative reporter Ethan Shone tells what the mood was like among the party members following months of public spats and PR disasters. https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/newsletters/In Solidarity is openDemocracy’s podcast about people, power, and politics. Support the show by visiting https://www.openDemocracy.net/donate/Credits:Presented by James BattershillAudio engineering by James BattershillTheme song ‘Odyssey’ performed by Edward Abela— Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• End Times: What Post-Socialist Societies Teach Us About Today 21.11.2025 27мин

  We’ve normalised the idea that the world is ending, that society is tearing itself apart, that our countries — wherever we live — are falling apart. But what does that really look like? What does it feel like? What emerges in the aftermath?In this episode host Aman Sethi speaks to Renata Salecl,  a Slovenian philosopher, sociologist and political theorist to decode how the experiences of post-socialist countries can help us understand the crisis gripping the West.A Passion For Ignorance - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/8711/9780691240992The Spoils of Freedom - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/8711/9780415073585On Anxiety - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/8711/9780415312769The Tyranny of Choice - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/8711/9781846681868https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/newsletters/In Solidarity is openDemocracy’s podcast about people, power, and politics. Support the show by visiting https://www.openDemocracy.net/donate/Credits:Presented by Aman SethiStory production by Ayodeji RotinwaAudio engineering by James BattershillTheme song ‘Odyssey’ performed by Edward Abela—Chapters:00:00 Introduction02:30 Post socialist societies07:22 The modern respect for cunning08:45 Lessons from pop culture10:16 The (mis)use of fake news13:53 On accelerationism16:11 The dissolution of societies18:53 Times when nothing and everything changes20:50 Those that enjoy life the wrong way22:24 Neoliberal collapse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Abortion decriminalisation now 12.11.2025 28мин

  Earlier this year, Labour overwhelmingly voted in favour of an amendment that would end the criminalisation of women and pregnant people seeking abortions outside the 1967 Abortion Act exemptions. As the debate went through the Lords, we sat down with MSI Reproductive Choices’ Louise McCudden to discuss why we need decriminalisation now - and what this win means amid a global backlash against abortion rights. https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/newsletters/In Solidarity is openDemocracy’s podcast about people, power, and politics. Support the show by visiting https://www.openDemocracy.net/donate/Credits:Presented by Sian NorrisStory production by Ayodeji RotinwaAudio engineering by James BattershillTheme song ‘Odyssey’ performed by Edward Abela—Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:07 What is the current legal state of abortion across the UK?05:13 The women being imprisoned for abortion10:16 The late-term abortion argument13:10 Imported tactics from the US16:21 The case for optimism19:02 Anti-abortion's international bankroll23:17 The future of the pro-abortion movement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Labour puts capital over consumers 24.10.2025 17мин

  What can we learn about the future of consumer rights from the merger between Microsoft and Call of Duty publisher Activision Blizzard?When Labour came into power in 2024, they accused regulators like Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) of inhibiting growth and appointed influential figures from the business world into key positions and advisory roles. This includes a former Amazon boss being made the head of the CMA, or as one lawyer observed “A monopolist had been appointed to lead the anti-monopoly watchdog”.In today’s episode Ethan Shone tells us what we can expect from a government that has put growth and prosperity for business ahead of the rights of everyday consumers. https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/newsletters/In Solidarity is openDemocracy’s podcast about people, power, and politics. Support the show by visiting https://www.openDemocracy.net/donate/Credits:Presented by James BattershillStory production by Ayodeji RotinwaAudio engineering by James BattershillSpecial thanks to Indra WarnesTheme song ‘Odyssey’ performed by Edward Abela—Chapters:00:00 Introduction02:28 Why do regulatory bodies matter?04:35 Who is influencing the CMA now?07:25 Why are Labour taking this 'anti-consumer' approach?10:15 Who should we be paying attention to?14:09 What can we expect from Labour based on this trajectory? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Now that we have to say 'genocide' 03.10.2025 34мин

  Did Western media manufacture consent for Israel's ongoing genocide of Palestinians in Gaza?In the last two years since Hamas' attack on Israel, and the latter's bombardment of the territories of Palestine it partially occupies, mainstream media particularly in the U.S. and Europe have broken their own rules of fairness, accuracy, conflict of interest, objectivity and so-called "neutrality" in their coverage of Israel's actions. They have often repeated the Israeli government's statements as fact without critical context or analysis; for example the fact that Israel was considered to be imposing apartheid on Palestinians long before October 7th. They have underreported or omitted major events from coverage including attacks on aid flotilla for Palestinians or Israeli declarations of intent to commit genocide. In some cases it has been discovered that some news organisations hired former soldiers of Israeli Defence Forces, as reporters without disclosing this affiliation to their audience. Lila Hassan, an independent investigative journalist and educator who has worked closely with many outlets in the West in the last two years and prior - and has seen the media's role in shaping this conflict firsthand, joins us today to discuss how we got here and the real world harms of the media failing at delivering the one sacred thing required of journalists: the truth. Follow Lila:https://www.instagram.com/bylilahassan/https://lila-hassan.com/—https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/newsletters/In Solidarity is openDemocracy’s podcast about people, power, and politics. Support the show by visiting https://www.openDemocracy.net/donate/Credits:Presented by Ayodeji RotinwaEdited and produced by James Battershill, Ayodeji RotinwaTheme song ‘Odyssey’ performed by Edward AbelaClips from Boston Globe, Al Jazeera, SJS news—Chapters:00:00 Introduction05:45 We MUST say genocide07:06 The tipping point11:25 The forbidden words14:44 Societal understanding vs Journalism20:02 The perception of language23:28 Western media betrays itself27:30 Conflicts of interest in reporting31:12 Misrepresentation from the media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal: Is This A South Asia Spring? 19.09.2025 26мин

  In early September, Nepal witnessed massive protests under the banner of GenZ protests to demonstrate against what they viewed as a hopelessly corrupt and sclerotic regime. The immediate trigger was a government ban on social media apps, but as the protestors themselves have made clear – their grievances run much deeper. The protests in Nepal bear parallels to similar uprisings in Sri Lanka in 2022 and Bangladesh last year. On this episode, journalists Roman Gautam and Aman Sethi discuss if we are witnessing a South Asian version of the Arab Spring.http://www.himalmag.com—https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/newsletters/In Solidarity is openDemocracy’s podcast about people, power, and politics. Support the show by visiting https://www.openDemocracy.net/donate/Credits:Presented by Aman SethiEdited and produced by James Battershill, Ayodeji Rotinwa & Carla AbreuTheme song ‘Odyssey’ performed by Edward Abela—Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:56 A week after revolution06:38 How widespread were the protests?07:55 The South Asian spring12:40 Discord democracy18:56 Respect for elders23:42 What's next for Nepal? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Worse Than Trump: India is Deporting Its Own People 04.09.2025 24мин

  The world is rightly horrified by how US President Trump is deporting people, including minors, without due process. Something similar is underway in India, but worse and under the radar. Even since the border skirmishes between India and Pakistan this year, Indian authorities have been rounding up Muslim citizens and deporting them on the spurious grounds that they either Pakistani or Bangladeshi infiltrators.Abhishek Saha is an Indian journalist and author of No Land's People. He joins us on the show to discuss the devastating impact of India's forced deportations.Read No Land's People: https://harpercollins.co.in/product/no-lands-people/—https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/newsletters/In Solidarity is openDemocracy’s podcast about people, power, and politics. Support the show by visiting https://www.openDemocracy.net/donate/Credits:Presented by Aman SethiEdited and produced by James Battershill, Ayodeji Rotinwa & Carla AbreuTheme song ‘Odyssey’ performed by Edward Abela—Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:44 What's happening in India?05:02 Why Bangladesh?07:05 The global pushback against migration12:39 Punishing inherited people14:42 Who determines what people are 'undesirable'17:50 Identifying outsiders21:48 Abusing bureaucracy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• What has Labour done for women? 20.08.2025 34мин

  As Labour marked a year in government, Fawcett Society's Penny East asks: what has Labour done for women? And what needs to happen next? —https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/newsletters/In Solidarity is openDemocracy’s podcast about people, power, and politics. Support the show by visiting https://www.openDemocracy.net/donate/Credits:Presented by Sian NorrisEdited and produced by James Battershill, Ayodeji Rotinwa & Carla AbreuTheme song ‘Odyssey’ performed by Edward Abela—00:00 Introduction01:50 The positive impacts of the Labour government04:38 Third party sexual harassment and the so-called 'Banter ban'07:35 The online backlash against feminism09:10 Decriminalisation of abortion10:05 Unfulfilled promises12:28 Traumatic failures around maternity care14:30 Labour's attitudes towards poverty and welfare16:56 Financial vulnerability and abuse19:03 Halving violence against women and girls22:09 The online safety bill25:39 Legislation is lagging behind31:55 What does solidarity mean to you? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Planet Patriarchy 23.07.2025 25мин

  Patriarchy refuses to die. In every country of the world, women are oppressed by male violence, patriarchal religions, and ideas of the family. But women are resisting, as Rahila Gupta explains, in a fascinating analysis that takes us from Riyadh and Russia, to Rojava. Buy Planet Patriarchy: Global Tales of Feminism and Oppression: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/8711/9781805262879—https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/newsletters/In Solidarity is openDemocracy’s podcast about people, power, and politics. Support the show by visiting https://www.openDemocracy.net/donate/Credits:Presented by Sian NorrisEdited and produced by James Battershill, Ayodeji Rotinwa & Carla AbreuTheme song ‘Odyssey’ performed by Edward Abela—Chapters:00:00 Introduction02:30 Why write Planet Patriarchy now?03:37 The violence of patriarchy09:47 Family can be a form of violence11:32 The women-led revolution in Rojava16:56 The privilege of non-violence21:07 Rojava's fragile future22:31 What does solidarity mean to you? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• The tech start-up targeting sexual assault survivors 15.07.2025 34мин

  Content warning: This episode discusses sexual assault, rape and trauma.When our investigative reporter Sian Norris heard worrying claims about a Silicon Valley-style start-up targeting rape survivors at universities in Bristol, she knew she needed to uncover what exactly was going on.Over the next six months, Sian interviewed more than a dozen people on and off the record, sent multiple FOI requests and reviewed countless social media posts. Working with a Lucy H Watson, a student at Bristol university, Sian uncovered the concerns raised by students, universities and the police about Enough's approach, that sexual violence experts have issues with its methodologies, and that one of the organisation’s co-founders has links to a former beauty queen who described sexual assault as a “multi-billion-dollar industry”.Read Sian and Lucy’s investigation: https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/enough-bristol-diy-rape-kits-bristol-university-start-up-katie-white-tom-allchurch/Lucy has set up a Student-led Instagram account raising awareness about Enough and their self-swab kits:https://www.instagram.com/enoughofenoughbristol/—https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/newsletters/In Solidarity is openDemocracy’s podcast about people, power, and politics. Support the show by visiting https://www.openDemocracy.net/donate/Credits:Presented by James BattershillEdited and produced by James Battershill, Ayodeji Rotinwa & Carla AbreuTheme song ‘Odyssey’ performed by Edward Abela00:00 CONTENT WARNING00:12 Introduction02:17 What is Enough?03:56 Investigating Enough05:07 The US connection06:55 Have rape self-swab kits ever been used in a criminal prosecution?08:42 Experiences of Enough 'in the wild'11:12 A lack of sensitivity12:47 How unique is Enough's solution?16:16 Visibility for victims19:23 Is there evidence of Enough's 'assault prevention' claims?20:52 Using the vulnerable as test users22:38 Is there any harm in using the kits as a backup?24:41 What data is collected and how is it protected?27:46 How is the company organised?28:38 Concerns over how Enough was pitching itself to Universities29:48 How revolutionary is Enough really?32:16 The shocking belligerence of Enough33:20 What does solidarity mean to Lucy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Who is funding Nigel Farage’s Reform party - and why? 01.07.2025 28мин

  This is the first episode of our new mini-series exploring the financial interests of political parties in England and Wales. Nigel Farage’s Reform UK has banked almost £5m from wealthy donors since 2023, including those with links to fossil fuels, the financial services industry and tax havens. It has also received significant financial investment from the general public in the form of party memberships. There seems to be a tension between the party’s desire to be seen as a grassroots, ‘by the people, for the people’ movement and its efforts to court the very billionaires its supporters believe they are rallying against. openDemocracy’s investigations reporter, Ethan Shone, examines this contradiction, discusses what Reform’s future might look like and asks whether the UK media is right to dedicate so much time to the party. Read Ethan’s investigation: https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/dark-money-investigations/reform-uk-funders-nigel-farage-5-million-donations-fossil-fuels-tax-havens/—https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/newsletters/In Solidarity is openDemocracy’s podcast about people, power, and politics.Support the show by visiting https://opendemocracy.net/donatehttps://insolidaritypodcast.substack.com/Credits:Presented by James BattershillEdited and produced by James Battershill, Ayodeji Rotinwa & Carla AbreuTheme song ‘Odyssey’ performed by Edward Abela00:00 Introduction02:44 How was this data sourced?04:25 What's the cut-off for reporting?05:20 How does Reform's income compare to Labour and The Conservatives?08:47 Off-shore benefactors for political parties11:22 The people of note who back Reform13:22 Backers shifting from Conservatives to Reform14:34 George Cottrell - an unofficial aide?17:49 The phantom punishments19:22 What's Reform's future looking like?23:48 Should we even be talking about Reform? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• A momentous day for reproductive rights 18.06.2025 21мин

  On 17 June 2025 UK Parliament voted to decriminalise abortion in England and Wales, reversing a Victorian-era law. The amendment will prevent women from being prosecuted for ending a pregnancy after 24 weeks or without approval from two doctors.We spoke to our senior investigative reporter Sian Norris, author of Bodies Under Siege: How the Far-Right Attack on Reproductive Rights Went Global. Get Bodies Under Siege by Sian Norris: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/8711/9781839764738Read Sian’s full piece on this vote: https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/mps-vote-decriminalise-abortion-important-increasing-prosecutions-global-backlash-us/—https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/newsletters/In Solidarity is openDemocracy’s podcast about people, power, and politics.Support the show by visiting openDemocracy.net/donate.Credits:Presented by James BattershillEdited and produced by James Battershill, Ayodeji Rotinwa & Carla AbreuTheme song ‘Odyssey’ performed by Edward Abela00:00 Introduction00:55 A huge achievement for women's reproductive rights01:55 'Isn't abortion already legal in the UK?'07:19 The 24 week question09:44 Telemedicine13:24 What does this mean on a global level?14:51 What happens next?17:22 On to the next fight! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.