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https://sharptalks.viljo.me/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Episode-11-Feminist-is-Equality-Its-That-Simple.m4a This week on SharpTalks we are joined by guest host Giselle Fryatte while Dasha is galavanting on her vacation. Due to this we will postpone our Royal Wedding gabfest till she is back…or she will kill Hunter. Our interview is with the unstoppable Rania Ramli a brilliant young Labour activist and London Young Labour Executive. She not only talks the talk, but walks the walk. Our talk touching on youth involvement, sexual harassment, and the importance of feminism. Suggested Reading: Net Neutrality Net Neutrality: What You Need to Know Now Michael Flynn and Russia Michael Flynn guilty plea: what happened and what it means The Tax Scam Bill What will feature in the final version of the Republican tax plan? Brexit Divorce Bill Brexit divorce bill: how much is it and what is it for? Consider donating to the SharpTalks Project: www.patreon.com/SharpTalks Suggested Reading: Or Follow Hunter on Twitter: @HCChristopher Listen on: Stitcher | Soundcloud | iTunes

https://sharptalks.viljo.me/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Episode-10-Who-brought-all-the-Champagne-Socialists_.m4a This week Dasha and Hunter bring on Luke John Davies a PhD researcher in the History of the Labour Movement who is on today to discuss the Gentrification of the Labour Party. We also discuss several stories from around the world and only one is about how men are horrible sexual harassers. From Mugabe to Tiaras it was another wild week in the world of politics. Suggested Reading: May Theresa May accuses Russia of interfering in elections and fake news European Union gives impetus to joint defence plan Zimbabwe Defiant Mugabe vows to stay on Al Franken Senator Al Franken Kissed and Groped Me Without My Consent, And There’s Nothing Funny About It Australia Same-sex marriage bill introduced in Senate after historic yes win – as it happened Church of England Boys should be free to wear tutus and tiaras, says Church of England Consider donating to the SharpTalks Project: www.patreon.com/SharpTalks Or Follow Hunter on Twitter: @HCChristopher Listen on: Stitcher | Soundcloud | iTunes

https://sharptalks.viljo.me/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Episode-9-Stopping-Traffic.m4a This week our news brings a slew of new slip-ups for the May Government as a resignation and an offhand remark land the Tories in ever hotter water for the minority government in number 10. From aboard we find another stash of hidden bank accounts and funds of the super rich and discuss the morality of tax avoidance. Hunter celebrates the best Democratic party election night in years. While Dasha restores our hope in humanity and the system with a personal story. Our interview this week is with Giovanna Iaffaldano an Anti Human Trafficking Champion working with the University of California San Diego’s Social Impact and Innovation department. Priti Patel Theresa May loses second minister as Priti Patel resigns Boris Johnson Boris Johnson’s career prospects rest with Iran after gaffe Paradise Papers Paradise Papers leak reveals secrets of the world elite’s hidden wealth International Consortium of Journalists – Paradise Paper hub A Great Election Night in America for Democrats The Fundamentals Favor Democrats In 2018 Housing Prices UK house prices stall as moving costs and interest rate rise bite Consider donating to the SharpTalks Project: www.patreon.com/SharpTalks Suggested Reading: Or Follow Hunter on Twitter: @HCChristopher Listen on: Stitcher | Soundcloud | iTunes

https://sharptalks.viljo.me/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Episode-8-A-Little-Aid-from-our-Friends.m4a Today we will discuss sexual harassment scandals from Parliament to Outer Spacey, The Growing Trump Russia Scandal, and more. Our interview is with Mark Whittaker, a Young Fabian and Refugee Aid Funding Specialist focusing our discussion on the situation in South Sudan and Ethiopia. In the News this Week: Kevin Spacey Kevin Spacey timeline: How the story unfolded MP Sex Scandal What is the Westminster sex scandal, which MPs are named in the Tory dossier and what are the accusations? Labour MPs Clive Lewis and Kelvin Hopkins deny harassment claims Bex Bailey: I was raped at a Labour Party event in 2011 Trump Russia The best reporting on Manafort, Gates and Papadopoulos Dogs in Costa Rica Welcome to the Land of a Thousand Stray Dogs Consider donating to the SharpTalks Project: www.patreon.com/SharpTalks Suggested Reading: Or Follow Hunter on Twitter: @HCChristopher Listen on: Stitcher | Soundcloud | iTunes

https://sharptalks.viljo.me/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Episode-7-The-4th-I-mean-the-6th-Mass-Extinction.m4a On this week’s episode we talk we introduce Dasha Karzunina our new SharpTalks Co-Host and interview Utopian Environmentalist Scholar Heather Alberro about the future of the world and the 6th mass extinction. Note I incorrectly said 4th in the episode, so thus our title. In the News this Week: Jared O’Mara’s kinda a jerk. Labour suspends MP Jared O’Mara over abusive comments GOP Senators come out against Trump GOP Senator Jeff Flake attacks ‘reckless, outrageous and undignified’ Trump UK Benefits – Universal Credit Rollout Mhairi Black MP: speech on Universal Credit, Commons Opposition Day Debate Archbishop joins attack on ‘grotesque’ six-week wait for universal credit as government prepares climbdown #metoo ‘Half of women’ sexually harassed at work, says BBC survey Tesla’s Solar Powered Hospital in Puerto Rico Tesla just brought solar to a hospital in Puerto Rico. The rest of the island won’t be as easy. Consider donating to the SharpTalks Project: www.patreon.com/SharpTalks Suggested Reading: Or Follow Hunter on Twitter: @HCChristopher Listen on: Stitcher | Soundcloud | iTunes

https://sharptalks.viljo.me/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Episode-6-The-More-Stairs-Lobby.m4a On this week’s episode we talk we with Viljo Wilding, a Labour Activist, and Rachel Barker, a Labour candidate for Barnet Council in the Hale ward, about disabled rights in the U.K. Our talk ranges from curb cuts to food allergies as we delve into what makes life a challenge for millions of our neighbors, and how we can help make it a little easier for them. Consider donating to the SharpTalks Project: www.patreon.com/SharpTalks Suggested Reading: Shooter kills one, wounds 7 at Tennessee church Facebook to release 3,000 Russian-bought election ads If you want to get in touch with Rachel follow her on Twitter: @rachellybee  Or Follow Viljo on Twitter: @viljodotme  Or Follow Hunter on Twitter: @HCChristopher Listen on: Stitcher | Soundcloud | iTunes

https://sharptalks.viljo.me/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Episode-5-100-Locally-Sourced-Government.m4a On this week’s episode we talk we with Councillor Khayer Chowdhury from Valentines Ward in Redbridge Borough about a wide range of local government issues from Trash to Trains and his definition of Britishness and Citizenship. I want to thank him for coming on and being the first serving British Politician to join us on SharpTalks. We are just getting started people. Khayer Chowdhury Consider Donating to the SharpTalks Project: www.patreon.com/SharpTalks Suggested Reading: Mueller just obtained a warrant that could change the entire nature of the Russia investigation Unions call for 3.9% pay rise plus £800 for a million NHS staff Here’s What’s In Bernie Sanders’ ‘Medicare For All’ Bill If you want to get in touch with Khayer follow him on Twitter: @KhayerChowdhury Or Follow Hunter on Twitter: @hcchristopher Listen on: Stitcher | Soundcloud | iTunes

https://sharptalks.viljo.me/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Episode-4-Labour-of-Love.m4a In episode four or “Labour of Love” We delve into sexuality and civil rights, leaving the world of geopolitics for the moment and taking a close look at what one possible future for the LGBT community in the UK. We are joined by Liam Martin Lane owner and operator of Sapoto an IT consultancy and the Youth Officer for Illford North Labour party. Consider Donating to the SharpTalks Project: www.patreon.com/SharpTalks Suggested Reading: The First White President Jacob Rees-Mogg opposed to gay marriage and abortion – even after rape Being A Gay Civil Engineer If you want to get in touch with Liam follow him on Twitter: @LML96_ Or Follow Hunter on Twitter: @hcchristopher Listen on: Stitcher | Soundcloud | iTunes

https://sharptalks.viljo.me/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Episode-3-The-Truth-and-the-Big-Lie-in-Populism-Central-Europe-Part-2-1.m4a Download a HQ version here.  In episode three or “The Truth and the Big Lie in Populism” We continue our deep dive into Eastern populism and focus on the concept of the Truth and the Big Lie in populist politics. We are again joined by Kuba Stawiski the Young Fabians Secretary and a Labour Activist from Tower Hamlets. Consider Donating to the SharpTalks Project: www.patreon.com/SharpTalks Suggested Reading: Help Yourself to the Spoils of Power – The Shame of Living in Hungary, an Authoritarian Democracy by Csaba Madarasz Viktor Orban is Europe’s enemy within Poland has a problem — with Frans Timmermans If you want to get in touch with Kuba follow him on Twitter: @kayes67 Or Follow Hunter on Twitter: @hcchristopher Listen on: Stitcher | Soundcloud | iTunes

https://sharptalks.viljo.me/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Episode-2-Why-are-Populists-so-Popular-in-Central-Europe_-1.m4a Download Episode 2   In episode two or “Why are populists so popular in Central Europe?” We talk about Central European Populism, Historical Memory, and how national mythologies and the monopoly of truth trump traditional politics. On this episode are joined by Kuba Stawiski the Young Fabian Secretary and a Labour Activist from Tower Hamlets. This is a two part episode so join us later this week for Part 2.   Consider Donating to the SharpTalks Project: https://www.patreon.com/SharpTalks   Suggested Reading: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/feb/12/europe-fragile-democracies-real-danger-of-populist-politics http://www.politico.eu/article/poland-rule-of-law-constitution-donald-tusk-personal/ http://www.politico.eu/article/poland-has-a-problem-with-eu-brussels-first-vice-president-frans-timmermans/ If you want to get in touch with Kuba follow her on Twitter: @kayes67  Or Follow Hunter on Twitter: @hcchristopher