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  Drive Time Show Podcast 25-09-2026: Economic Warfare & Dreams: Can We Turn Them Into Reality? 25.09.2026 1j 53min

  Drive Time Show Podcast 25-09-2026: Economic Warfare & Dreams: Can We Turn Them Into Reality? by Voice of Islam
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  Breakfast Show Podcast 25-09-2026: Why Are We Afraid of Ageing? & The Last Meeting Theory 25.09.2026 1j 53min

  Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather | Sports Topic I: The Pressure to Look Younger: Why Are We Afraid of Ageing? Topic II: The Last Meeting Theory: Can an Unproven Idea Still Hold Truth? Presenter(s): Waleed Ahmad Imam Shahzaib Nayyar Guest(s): * Dr Hannah Swift * Dr Helena Lewis-Smith * Dr James Lewis Live Caller: * Maqbool Khan Producer(s): Wafa’a Selby and Fatima Danayal Lead Producer: Nergis Nasir Researchers: Tehreem Zafar, Afia Kassama, Eraj Mansoor, Ayela Munir
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  Drive Time Show Podcast 24-09-2026: Power of donation’ and What does Social Media do to our daughters 24.09.2026 1j 36min

  Join our hosts for Thursday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: 'Life Savers: The power of donation’ and ‘Social Media: What does it do to our daughters?' Life Savers: The power of donation Blood and organ donation can give someone a second chance at life, but there are still thousands waiting for that chance. Join us as we explore blood cancer, stem cell and blood donation, the need for more organ donors, and what Islam teaches us about saving and helping others. Social Media: What does it do to our daughters? From beauty filters and influencers to cyberbullying and the pressure to fit in, social media is changing the way our daughters think, feel, and see themselves. Join us as we uncover the hidden pressures of online validation and explore how parents can equip their daughters with confidence, healthy boundaries, and strong values through Islamic teachings. Guests: Talia Adams - Senior Policy & Public Affairs Officer at Anthony Nolan Michael David Lane Barns - Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Haematology and Consultant Paramedic University Hospital Lewisham Dr Imad Ahmed - Consultant Nephrologist Dr. Petya Eckler - Senior lecturer in Journalism, Media and Communication, health communication with focus on body image, eating disorders and social media with University of Strathclyde. Imam Adil Producers: Faiza Shah, Faiza Mirza and Farah Mirza
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  Breakfast Show Podcast 24-09-2026: The Power of Hospitality & Power of Hope 24.09.2026 1j 50min

  Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather | Sports Topic I: Peace Begins at Home: The Power of Hospitality Topic II: Power of hope; spirituality and suicide prevention Presenter(s): Abdul Qayyum Rashid Imam Shahzaib Tayyab Guest(s): * Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg * Samuel Martin Bailey Wells * Imam Bilal Ahmad Qamar Producer(s): Areeba Noor Trainee / Assistant Trainee Producer(s): Tahira Shabbir Lead Producer: Rubab Zafar Researchers: Maimuna Hydara, Tooba Daud, Attiya tul Subuh, Hibba
Tul Baseer & Nusrat Mohiuddin
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  Drive Time Show Podcast 23-09-2026: Sustainable Farming & Air Pollution 23.09.2026 1j 42min

  Join our hosts for Wednesday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing ‘Sustainable Farming: Better Farming for the Future’ and ‘Air Pollution: Can cleaner air heal?’ Sustainable Farming: Better Farming for the Future What’s the real price of our food? Join us as we explore sustainable farming, simple ways we can farm better, and how humanity can tackle hunger while securing food for generations to come — and what the Qur’an teaches us about food, balance and avoiding waste. Air Pollution: Can cleaner air heal? Air pollution is one of the biggest environmental threats to our health, but could cleaner air make a real difference? Join us as we explore the impact of polluted air, the health benefits of improving air quality, and what Islam teaches us about protecting life, preventing harm and caring for the world around us. Guests Molly DelCarmen Anderson - Professor of Food Studies Emerita at Middlebury College, Vermont Dr Hajar Hajmohammadi Dr Ian Mudway - Associate Professor of Environmental Toxicology at Imperial College Professor Prashant Kumar - Founding Director at the Global Centre for Clean Air Research at the University of Surrey Producers Anila Syed-Usman and Maria Ahmad Tooba
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  Breakfast Show Podcast 23-09-2026: Back to School: New Rule of 3 & The New Status Symbol: Why Is Being Busy Considered a Sign of Success? 23.09.2026 1j 47min

  Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather | Sports Topic I: Back to School: New Rule of 3 Topic II: The New Status Symbol: Why Is Being Busy Considered a Sign of Success? Presenter(s): Imam Jalees Ahmad Imam Danial Ahmad Guest(s): * Katharine Birbalsingh * Mr Nick House * Mr Paul Ainsworth Producer(s): Aisha Mannan and Aiysha Kanwal Nawaz Lead Producer: Hania Yaqub Researchers: Enayatullah Sheikh, Hannan Ashraf, Zanubia Ateeq, Sadiya Rahman, Mehreen Mubashir and Amna Marium
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  Drive Time Show Podcast 22-09-2026: University, Is IT Worth it & University Life 22.09.2026 1j 47min

  Drive Time Show Podcast 22-09-2026: University, Is IT Worth it & University Life by Voice of Islam
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  Breakfast Show Podcast 22-09-2026: International Day for Nuclear Disarmament & Why Britain Complains 22.09.2026 1j 48min

  Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather | Sports Topic I: September 26th: International Day for Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons: Choosing Peace Over Destruction Topic II: Britain: Why are we always complaining Presenter(s): Imam Jalees Ahmad Imam Danial Ahmad Guest(s): * Professor Nick Richtie * Professor Andrew Stirling * Professor Andrew Oswald Producer(s): Barirah Shamsi Trainee / Assistant Trainee Producer(s): Madeeha Daud Lead Producer: Dania Nasir Researchers: Azka Tabassum, Mustafeez Ahmad, Arwa Roheen, Arriba Chowdhry
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  Drive Time Show Podcast 21-09-2026: Dementia and World Peace 21.09.2026 1j 38min

  21/09/26 Join our hosts for Monday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: 'Dementia' and 'World Peace'. Dementia Could the food we eat, the way we sleep and even when we eat influence our risk of developing Alzheimer’s? Join us as we explore the latest research into dementia prevention, from the impact of diet and deep sleep to whether there could be a crucial window earlier in life to help protect our brains. World Peace  With conflict continuing around the world, has the UN failed in its mission to promote peace? Join us as we explore what true peace requires, the role of justice, forgiveness and reconciliation, and what Islam teaches about resolving conflict. Presenters: * Imam Sabah Ahmedi *Imam Ammar Ahmad Guests: * Dr. Maleeha Butt * Professor Phil Clark * Nic Hailey Producers: Nadia Anwar and Noreen Niaz
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  Breakfast Show Podcast 21-09-2026: Perinatal Depression & Ripples of Peace in the Holy Land 21.09.2026 1j 59min

  Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather | Sports Topic I: Perinatal Depression: How can we support mothers through pregnancy and the early stages of motherhood? Topic II: Ripples of Peace in the Holy Land: Israel–Palestine and the Charter of Madinah Presenter(s): Zeriab Rahman Bilal Mahmood Guest(s): * Dr Ruth Naughton-Doe * Dr Mohammed Iqbal * Maoz Inon * Imad Al Masri * Eiqan Ahmad Producer(s): Malakoot Afaq Trainee Producer: Shamayala Sabahat Malik Lead Producer: Zoha Researchers: Saira Ahmed, Saiqah Tariq, Tashifa Asif, Saleha Siddiqa, Aqsa Rana & Salma Khawaja
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  Saturday Morning Live Podcast 19-09-2026: How can Britain overcome its pessimism? 19.09.2026 1j 48min

  Presenter(s): Aqib Majid Wajeeh Khan Mudabir Khalid
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  Drive Time Show Podcast 18-09-2026: Nuclear power & Free Will 18.09.2026 1j 53min

  Drive Time Show Podcast 18-09-2026: Nuclear power & Free Will by Voice of Islam
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  Breakfast Show Podcast 18-09-2026 : Human Connection in the Age of AI/Can London’s drought change our perception of water? 18.09.2026 1j 52min

  Topic I: Human Connection in the Age of AI Guests: Guest 1: Professor Tony Prescott Guest 2: (Internal) Ms Maryam Muritadha Topic II: Can London’s drought change our perception of water? Guests: Dr Kevin Grecksch Sophia Shaw-Brown Professor Stewart Mottram Producer(s): Bareera Saqib and Aalia Qureshi Lead Producer: Nergis Nasir Researchers: Leza Aimal, Dania Daud, Qudsia Ward Lead Presenter: Imam Jalees Khan Co-Presenters: Imam Talat Siyam
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  Drive Time Show Podcast 17-09-2026: Warming Oceans & Deepfakes 17.09.2026 1j 38min

  Join our hosts for Thursday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: 'Warming Oceans: What are we changing?' and 'Deepfakes: Can We Still Trust What We See?' Warming Oceans: What are we changing? The oceans are warming, marine life is being affected, sea levels are rising, and our changing climate is having consequences across the planet. But what does ocean warming really mean, and how much of it is connected to the choices we make as human beings? Deepfakes: Can We Still Trust What We See? As AI deepfakes make it harder to know what is real, we face a bigger question: can anything be trusted? Join us as we explore AI-driven misinformation through an Islamic lens, and what Islam teaches about truth, verification and responsible action. Guests: Calcum Duncan C. Maxime Most Ghislaine Bombusa Gum Hwa Kim Mufleha Saleem Producers: Ambreen Zafer and Nuwaira Khalid
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  Breakfast Show Podcast 17-09-2026: The Modern Father & Overconsumption: The Hidden Systems That Make Us Buy More 17.09.2026 1j 50min

  Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather | Sports Topic I: The Modern Father Topic II: Overconsumption: The Hidden Systems That Make Us Buy More Presenter(s): Imam Noor Haadi Zakaria Bhatti Abdul Qayyum Rashid Guest(s): * Imam Raza Ahmad * Imam Mujeeb Ahmad Mirza * Dr Pallavi Singh Producer(s): Atia Ahmed, Hania Ahmed Lead Producer: Rubab Zafar (acting lead) Researchers: Zaheeda Ramjeet, Amatul Aleem, Anusha Kabir, Fateha Iqbal, Tasnima Rahim
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  Drive Time Show Podcast 16-09-2026: Work-Life Balance & True Happiness 16.09.2026 1j 44min

  Join our hosts for Wednesday’s from 4-6pm where we will be discussing ‘Work-Life Balance: How Gen Z are Redefining the Rules’ and ‘True Happiness: Where does Lasting Happiness come from?’ Work-Life Balance: How Gen Z are Redefining the Rules For generations, success meant long hours and climbing the career ladder. But Gen Z is redefining ambition, prioritising flexibility, wellbeing and meaningful work. Join us as we explore whether they’re changing what success really means. True Happiness: Where does Lasting Happiness come from? We often think chasing happiness will make us happier, but new research suggests constantly trying to maximise happiness may weaken self-control and persistence. Join us as we explore whether happiness is something we find rather than force — and what Islam teaches about contentment and finding peace through Allah. Guests Professor Mike Clinton - Professor of Work Psychology at King’s Business School Dr David Crepaz-Keay - Public Health Information Lead at the Mental Health Foundation UK Producers Maryam Syed and Zohra Mobashir
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  Breakfast Show Podcast 16-09-2026: Young People Out of Work and Education & GLP1 agonists: The Highs and the Lows 16.09.2026 1j 49min

  Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather | Sports Topic I: A Generation Left Behind: Tackling the Rise in Young People Out of Work and Education Topic II: GLP1 agonists; The Highs and the Lows Presenter(s): Imam Shamael Ahmad Imam Muhammad Athar Guest(s): * Professor Lisa Russell * Ms Ayesha Baloch * Alfie Slade * Dr Mohammed Zayed * Dr James King * Professor Guruprasad Aithal Producer(s): Znobia Bhatti, Namood E Sahar, Zanib Khan Lead Producer: Hania Yaqub Researchers: Eshaal Rana, Maleeha Qamar, Jazeeba Zafarullah, Nabeeha Malik, Shahida Tahir, Ghazala
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  Drive Time Show Podcast 15-09-2026: Slavery and Religious Education: Why does it matter? 15.09.2026 1j 49min

  Join our hosts for Tuesday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Slavery: Does the past still shape our present?’ and ‘Religious Education: Why does it matter?’ Slavery: Does the past still shape our present? Can reparations truly repair the damage of slavery? Join us as we explore Ghana’s growing call for reparatory justice, the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade, who should take responsibility, and whether true reparation is about financial compensation, healing, or both. Religious Education: Why does it matter? Religious Studies GCSE entries are rising, with around 227,000 students now taking the subject across England and Wales, yet schools are facing a shortage of specialist teachers. Join us as we explore why religious education matters, why demand is growing, and whether enough is being done to support the subject and those teaching it. Guests: Michael Charles Banner - Dean of Trinity College, Cambridge, ethicist, and author of Britain's Slavery Debt: Reparations Now! Alex Renton - British journalist, broadcaster and author of Blood Legacy. He’s a co-founder of Heirs of Slavery, a group advocating for reparations for the transatlantic slave trade. Waqar Ahmad Ahmedi - Head of Religious Studies and Assistant Pastoral Lead (Upper School) at a school in Surrey. He also serves on the Editorial Board of The Review of Religions Ruth Marx - one of the co- chairs of AREIAC (Association of RE Inspectors, Advisers and Consultants) Paul Smalley - NASACRE (National Association of Standing Advisory Councils on Religious Education) Executive Officer Producers: Haniya Nasir, Maheda Nasir, Sitwat Mirza and Fezia Haq
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  Breakfast Show Podcast 15-09-2026: Kinda Chic: Be Yourself—or Follow the Trend? & Keep Young People Safe in the Age of Vaping 15.09.2026 1j 37min

  Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather | Sports Topic I: Kinda Chic: Be Yourself—or Follow the Trend? Topic II: Keep Young People Safe in the Age of Vaping Presenter(s): Imam Daniyal Ahmad Guest(s): * Professor Mike Thelwall * Dr Elvira Bolat * Louise Ross * Professor Rob Ralphs * Imam Atta-ur Rahman Khalid Producer(s): Ine Mu’minah Lead Producer: Dania Nasir Researchers: Liyaqat Rafiq, Arshiya Jabeen, Komal Nawaz, Samiya Khurram, Huges Najma
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  Drive Time Show Podcast 14-09-2026: Homelessness and Sepsis 14.09.2026 1j 52min

  Join our hosts for Monday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Homelessness’ and ‘Sepsis’. Homelessness Andy Burnham has pledged to end rough sleeping, with a major push to get people off the streets by Christmas. But is providing accommodation enough, or does lasting change require tackling the causes of homelessness? Join us as we explore the challenge of rough sleeping, rehabilitation and how society can help people rebuild their lives. Sepsis Sepsis can happen to anyone, at any age, and recognising the warning signs quickly can make all the difference. As we mark World Sepsis Day we look at what sepsis really is, how easily it can develop, the signs we should never ignore, and what happens after survival. Guests: Deborah Garvie - Policy Manager at Shelter, the housing and homelessness charity. Jez Bushnell’s - Salvation Army Policy Analyst leading on Homelessness. Jenny Travassos - Director of Strategy, at The Passage, a charity supporting people experiencing homelessness. Dr. Tom Hellyer - Senior Clinical Fellow & Honorary Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine Dr. Ron Daniels - Intensive Care Consultant in the NHS in Birmingham, Founder and Chief Medical Officer of UK Sepsis Trust, and Vice President of the Global Sepsis Alliance. Caitlyn Sophie - Sepsis Survivor Stephen Moore - CEO of Sepsis Research Team Producers: Durr-e-sameen Mirza and Mahira Ramzeen