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Adrian Goldberg interviews famous Midlanders asking what part the region played in their success. Made in the Midlands is a podcast which investigates the cultural foundations of the UK’s most populous region. More than ten million people call middle England their home yet it’s a part of Britain which often seems little understood by our fellow Brits. Northerners are sure we’re southerners. Southerners are equally sure we’re northerners. Made in the Midlands is a chance to set the record str ...
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Adrian Goldberg talks to former UK diplomat Alex Hall Hall about suggestions that Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is "running rings" around Joe Biden, and whether that could affect Kamala Harris' hopes of reaching the White House Alex is now a US citizen, and canvassing for Harris in the US election. Produced in Birmingham by Adrian Goldberg and Harv…
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Adrian Goldberg talks to two Jewish peace activists, Uri Weltman, the National Field Organiser of Standing Together, a grassroots movement mobilising both Jewish and Palestinian citizens of Israel; and Eran Nissan, CEO of Mehazkim a progressive digital movement in Israel. Produced by Adrian Goldberg in Birmingham for Byline Audio, Learn more about …
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Adrian Goldberg explores the ongoing row about Physician Associates - healthcare professionals who might see patients in hospitals or at a GP's surgery, but who aren’t full qualified doctors. The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges said there should be a review into the safety and usefulness of both Physician Associates and Anaesthesia Associates (AA…
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In a speech to the UN General Assembly, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blamed Iranian proxies for attacking his country. Iran doesn’t recognise Israel’s right to exist, and wants to eradicate it as a Jewish state. The Tehran government has provided arms, training and funding to both Hamas in Gaza, and Hezbollah in Lebanon. But what is it…
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Less than three months into his Premiership, Keir Starmer is having to face up to the realities of life inside the pressure cooker of Number 10. How well is he doing? There’s a been a mini rebellion by backbench MPs over the decision to scrap winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners; meanwhile the PM is seen to be living the high life at the…
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As we approach the first anniversary of the October 7 attacks by Hamas on Israel, Adrian Goldberg assess the prospects for peace in the Middle East. His guests are Robin Barnwell, director of ITVX documentary 'Into The Abyss', and former UK diplomat Alex Hall Hall. Produced by Adrian Goldberg and Harvey White in Birmingham, for Byline Audio. Learn …
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Adrian Goldberg discusses Keir Starmer's NHS reforms with Chris Thomas, who heads up the Commission on Health and Prosperity for the IPPR think tank; Dr John Puntis, co chair of the campaign group Keep Our NHS Public, and Matthew Hulbert from Leicestershire who lost his mum to sepsis in 2022 after she had to wait 11 hours for an ambulance. Produced…
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Adrian Goldberg investigates Russia’s attempts to influence Western democracy using disinformation, covert media campaigns and troll farms, with Pekka Kallioniemi, author of Vatnik Soup - originally a Twitter thread, now a book - and Byline Times executive editor Peter Jukes. The discussion covers Tenet, the Tennessee based company linked to right …
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The final report into the Grenfell Tragedy revealed that all 72 deaths were avoidable. Successive governments ignored warnings about the safety of tower block cladding, while the Department for Communities and Local government had embraced deregulation that weakened protections for residents. This comes after the Hillsborough Tragedy, the infected …
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Laila Mickelwait tells Adrian Goldberg how her campaign against sex trafficking and child abuse led to the world's most popular porn site Pornhub taking down more than 80% of its content. Laila's book 'Takedown' is available now. Produced in Birmingham for Byline Audio by Adrian Goldberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic…
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Adrian Goldberg meets barrister Christian Weaver, the face of 'The Law in 60 Seconds’ on You Tube. Christian has a new book out called ‘Your Right To Protest. Understand It. Use It’, a guide to making your voice heard without breaking the law. Christian was the barrister in the case of Awaab Ishak, the two year old boy who died as the result of a m…
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New Transport Secretary Louse Haigh has announced that local councils will be given back the right to select 20 mph zones and Low Traffic Neighbourhoods, after the previous Conservative government threatened to give that power to the Department for Transport. Adrian Goldberg discusses the implications with Jon Burke, who introduced LTNs in the Lond…
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Zarina Zabrisky, reporting from Kherson in Ukraine, tells Adrian Goldberg how drones, once used to for surveillance, are now being used to hunt down and target civilians in Ukraine. Produced in Birmingham by Adrian Goldberg and Harvey White for Byline Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Adrian Goldberg gets out and about to the Cotswolds with Corinne Fowler, author of "Our Island Stories: Country Walks Through Colonial Britain" and Professor of Colonialism and Heritage at Leicester University. They visit Sezincote, a remarkable country house that - unusually - gives a visual nod to the Imperial plunder which helped fund its constr…
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Adrian Goldberg gets reaction to the Southport riots with Joe Mulhall, director of research at Hope Not Hate, the anti fascist organisation, and Dr Bethany Usher author of 'Journalism And Crime' and senior lecturer in journalism at Newcastle University. Produced in Birmingham by Adrian Goldberg for Byline Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi…
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Adrian Goldberg presents an alternative perspective on the Paris Olympics, with French journalist Jade Lindgaard, author of 'Paris 2024: Une Ville Face a la Violence Olympique' and Andrew Simms, from Cool Down, The Sport For Climate Network whose book Sporting Tales is out now. Produced in Birmingham by Adrian Goldberg and Harvey White for Byline A…
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Rachel Reeves has told the House of Commons in her first major speech as Chancellor that the Conservatives covered up the full extent of the UK’s budget deficit and that since taking office, Labour has discovered a £22 billion black hole in the nation’s finances. She says some unfunded projects will be scrapped altogether, including a road tunnel u…
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Former Washington based UK diplomat Alex Hall Hall gives her assessment of Kamala Harris's presidential chances following Joe Biden's decision to stand down. Alex, now a writer for Byline Times and co host of the Disorder podcast, talks to Adrian Goldberg. Produced in Birmingham by Adrian Goldberg for Byline Audio. Learn more about your ad choices.…
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Chris Packham - environmentalist, broadcaster and activist - gives his verdict on the convictions of five non-violent Just Stop Oil protestors who have collectively been sentenced to 21 years in jail. Produced in Birmingham by Adrian Goldberg for Byline Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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