Show Notes
Richie is joined by the Irish writer and broadcaster Gerry O'Neill. In a warm and meandering discussion Gerry tells Richie about spending time in Ireland's mystical boglands, cutting turf and delivering it to homes in the West of Ireland. Gerry explains how this has reinvigorated him and helped him to connect with people with whom he might have very little in common. The guys also discuss how people might organise as they realise there is no salvation at the ballot box, how the world's youth might use technology to turn the tables on the despots and much more. Follow Gerry O'Neill here
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Richie Allen with unique and often humorous analysis of the day's top stories. On today's show: London's Met Police refer themselves to police watchdog over Thomas Markle child abuse allegations. The Met received a letter from Markle's ex-wife but didn't share it with other agencies. Ofcom recommends Digital ID along with other measures to keep children safe online. Irish politicians want to set up a registry for data centres. Trump and Obama trade barbs on the mid-term campaign trail. Plus much more. Support Richie here:
Richie is joined by the serial investor and financial affairs commentator Melissa Ciummei. The UK's Digital Street initiative raises troubling questions about the future of homeownership. As property records become increasingly digitised, could we be heading towards a dystopian future where homes are reduced to digital tokens, bought, sold and traded like stocks and cryptocurrencies? Imagine a world where ordinary families compete with wealthy international investors and automated trading systems for a roof over their heads.
After rounding up the day's top stories, Richie is joined by Shannon Rowan, Shannon is an author, independent researcher and campaigner who has spent years investigating what she believes are the hidden dangers of our increasingly technology-dependent society.
An under the weather Richie is joined by the great writer and broadcaster, John Waters. On today's show John discusses his hopes and concerns around the rapid development of Artificial Intelligence. How will it benefit the resistance? How will elites use it against populations? Plus: Replacement immigration, the riots in France, cashless societies are closer than ever and much more.
After rounding up the day's news, Richie is joined by Councillor Brian Silvester. Brian has spent an extraordinary fifty years serving as a councillor in Cheshire. Over those five decades, he's held an impressive range of positions, including Council Leader, Deputy Leader, Mayor, Cabinet Member and Chairman. Today, Brian continues to serve his community as Deputy Chairman of Leighton Parish Council, just outside Crewe.