Ep.282 - Levelling Up, Tactical Voting & Social Health
In a week where:
- "The Logo" Jerry West dies aged 86.
- The Oklahoma Supreme Court dismisses Tulsa Race Massacre case, in what was likely the final opportunity for survivors to receive justice.
- It's been seven years since The Grenfell Tower Fire.
- Benjamin Netanyahu dissolves the Israeli War Cabinet.
- The Boston Celtics win the NBA Finals.
In the 1st of two Politics segments: (7:04) In the past year and change, one of the many ad nauseum slogans they've forced into the public consciousness - only to not deliver - is "Levelling Up". They even created a department just for it. So, how did it go? How the fuck d'you think... (Article By Alex Nurse)
In the 2nd Politics segment: (20:23) After a brief look back one of many Tory failures, we now look ahead to the General Election and one phrase is coming firmly into the zeitgeist: Tactical Voting. (Article By Chloe Chaplain)
In Sports: (34:52) Last time I talked about the Olympics it was about general negligence towards vulnerable French citizens. Digging into a more specific issue: The French's Hijab ban and the French athletes that are suffering because of it. (Article By Alexander Durie)
Lastly, in Life: (54:49) Mental Health has taken big strides in the past decade. We're all better off being aware of it. But what about Social Health? Matter of fact, what even is it and should it be the next building block to better ourselves? (Article By Kasley Killam)
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Intro Music - "Too Much" By Vanilla
Interlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHigh
ChillHop Music
Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:
Diggin' In The Digits
5EPN Radio
Black Women Watch...
In Search of Sauce
The Beauty Of Independence
In the 2nd Politics segment: (20:23) After a brief look back one of many Tory failures, we now look ahead to the General Election and one phrase is coming firmly into the zeitgeist: Tactical Voting. (Article By Chloe Chaplain)
In Sports: (34:52) Last time I talked about the Olympics it was about general negligence towards vulnerable French citizens. Digging into a more specific issue: The French's Hijab ban and the French athletes that are suffering because of it. (Article By Alexander Durie)
Lastly, in Life: (54:49) Mental Health has taken big strides in the past decade. We're all better off being aware of it. But what about Social Health? Matter of fact, what even is it and should it be the next building block to better ourselves? (Article By Kasley Killam)
Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"
Rate & Review
E-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.com
Twitter & IG: @The5thElementUK
Website: https://medium.com/@the5thelement
Intro Music - "Too Much" By Vanilla
Interlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHigh
ChillHop Music
Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:
Diggin' In The Digits
5EPN Radio
Black Women Watch...
In Search of Sauce
The Beauty Of Independence
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