Common Ground with Nimco Ali

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Common Ground with Nimco Ali

Nimco Ali is a leading campaigner, activist and writer, as well as an independent government advisor on tackling violence against women and girls. Each week Nimco will speak to commentators, celebrities and politicians as they aim to find common ground on the issues that matter to them both. Nimco is also CEO and founder of The Five Foundation, the global partnership to end female genital mutilation (FGM). In 2010, she co-founded Daughters of Eve, a non-profit organisation which works to protect girls and young women who are at risk from FGM. Follow Nimco on Twitter: @NimkoAli

Episodios

  1. 9. Tinie Tempah

    30/12/2021

    9. Tinie Tempah

    In this episode Nimco speaks to rapper and artist Tinie Tempah. They discuss relationships and what their culture means for future generations. They also discuss their inclusion in the African community both in the UK and on the African continent. Tinie looks at how development in Africa continues to grow and how that helps him navigate his own identity.

    55 min
  2. 8. Stacey Plaskett

    15/11/2021

    8. Stacey Plaskett

    Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett joins Nimco this week as they discuss how diverse politics is on both side of the pond and what changes need to be made. Throughout the conversation they discuss what outcomes are needed from COP 26. They discuss how growth of countries like the UK and US will help to build standards and reputations amongst others.

    40 min
  3. 7. Shazia Mirza

    09/11/2021

    7. Shazia Mirza

    Comedian Shazia Mirza joins Nimco to discuss her new stand-up show Coconut. In this episode Nimco explores what it was like for Shazia growing up in Birmingham. They talk about identity, how her parents reacted when she said she was a comedian and why comedy is the backbone of Britain, not a platform to offend.

    41 min
  4. 6. Zac Goldsmith

    10/08/2021

    6. Zac Goldsmith

    Nimco speaks to Environment Minister Lord Goldsmith as they discuss the important need for action when it comes to tackling climate change. In this episode they look ahead to what's needed to be achieved at COP 26 and why Zac became show passionate about nature. They also go on to discuss why he wanted to become a politician and the challenges he has faced in his career, as he recalls the first time he started canvassing for support.

    23 min
  5. 5. Caitlin Moran

    16/07/2021

    5. Caitlin Moran

    Please note: there are sexual references and language in this recording that listeners may find offensive. This week Nimco Ali interviews the indefatigable Caitlin Moran. The two talk orgasms, glass ceilings and the need for state-sanctioned childcare.

    58 min
  6. 4. Tinie Tempah

    14/04/2021

    4. Tinie Tempah

    Nimco is joined by Tinie Tempah this week. It's the first in a two-part podcast with the rapper where he discusses removing gender classification when it comes to jewellery. The rapper also chats about race and identity with Nimco. They voice their concerns about how they ensure their culture for future generations is kept alive.

    16 min
  7. 3. David Baddiel

    08/04/2021

    3. David Baddiel

    Please note there is language in this recording that listeners may find offensive. This week Nimco is joined by author and comedian David Baddiel. David discusses his latest book Jews Don't Count. In this recording David states this book doesn't provide a roadmap to end anti-Semitism but instead allows us to continue the conversation surrounding racism and discrimination. Both Nimco and David discuss how politics over the past few years in particular, has got us talking about anti-Semitism more.

    36 min
  8. 2. Jordan Stephens

    01/04/2021

    2. Jordan Stephens

    Please note there is swearing in this episode Singer, artist and author Jordan Stephens joins Nimco this week. Listen as they discuss issues surrounding the race report and what it meant to be a year 7 boy being pressured and bullied by girls. Also find out why he thinks politicians aren't engaging enough with 'real people'.

    1 h y 2 min
  9. 1. Priti Patel

    24/03/2021

    1. Priti Patel

    Home Secretary Priti Patel joins Nimco in the first episode of this brand new podcast with LBC. Listen to their conversation as they cover common ground on the work they have been doing to end violence against women and girls. Priti Patel also, reflects on her life growing up and being encouraged to stand on her own two feet. She talks about life in Parliament and what it means to be a woman of colour to be lectured about racism. Episode 1 had been recorded before the sad death of Sarah Everard.

    34 min
  10. Coming Soon - Common Ground with Nimco Ali

    19/03/2021

    Coming Soon - Common Ground with Nimco Ali

    Nimco Ali is a leading campaigner, activist and writer, as well as an independent government advisor on tackling violence against women and girls. Each week Nimco will speak to commentators, celebrities and politicians as they aim to find common ground on the issues that matter to them both. Guests include Home Secretary, Priti Patel, artist and mental health campaigner Jordan Stephens, as well as comedian and novelist David Baddiel. Nimco is also CEO and founder of The Five Foundation, the global partnership to end female genital mutilation (FGM). In 2010, she co-founded Daughters of Eve, a non-profit organisation which works to protect girls and young women who are at risk from FGM. Follow Nimco on Twitter: @NimkoAli

    1 min
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Nimco Ali is a leading campaigner, activist and writer, as well as an independent government advisor on tackling violence against women and girls. Each week Nimco will speak to commentators, celebrities and politicians as they aim to find common ground on the issues that matter to them both. Nimco is also CEO and founder of The Five Foundation, the global partnership to end female genital mutilation (FGM). In 2010, she co-founded Daughters of Eve, a non-profit organisation which works to protect girls and young women who are at risk from FGM. Follow Nimco on Twitter: @NimkoAli

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    LBC
  • Creador
    Global
  • Años de actividad
    2 k
  • Episodios
    10
  • Clasificación
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