Lazy Girl News Lucy Lucraft
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A podcast for those of us who wanna stay informed without too much effort. Hosted by journalist and podcast producer Lucy Lucraft.
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Global College Protests, The TikTok Ban (again) & Mass Graves Found in Gaza
This week my co host is the excellent Jacqueline Kelly of Our Brave Hearts. We got stuck into some news stories from the past week; the college campus protests, why the US TikTok ban is racist and the two mass graves found in the ruins of Palestine's hospitals.
Episode highlights:
00:44 Global Protests and the Power of Student Movements
08:17 The Controversy Surrounding TikTok's Ownership and Data Privacy
12:42 Exploring the Complexities of Zionism and Social Media's Role
15:36 The Harsh Realities of Conflict and the Call for Accountability
23:04 The Challenge of Navigating Complex Political Narratives
Mentioned in the episode:
TikTok ban is unconstitutional and backed by no evidence, legal expert says | FortuneThe UN and EU Demand Inquiry Into Gaza Mass Graves | Novara MediaWhat do students at Columbia want?
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Connect with this week's co-host:
Jacqueline Kelly : Jacqueline 's Website | @our_bravehearts on Instagram -
Columbia's own goal, UNWRA in the clear & Thames Water's in the 💩
I'm solo again this week but it's a lot less ramble than last week, promise! I chat about why I started Lazy Girl News and dive into the three news stories I picked this week.
Mentioned in the episode:
My (free) Substack newsletter, The Side Eye
Episode highlights:
00:00 Introduction: The Mission Behind Lazy Girl News
01:56 #1 Spotlight on Columbia University: Protests and Controversy
04:59 #2 Unraveling the UNRRA Controversy: A Deep Dive
07:24 #3 The Thames Water Crisis: Mismanagement and Corporate Greed
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The Cass Report, Iran vs. Israel & the Sydney Stabbing
Buckle up because today I unexpectedly go solo to explore the UK government's decision to implement recommendations from the Cass Report by NHS England, Iran's retaliation against Israel & the tragic stabbing incident in Sydney.
Highlights:
00:44 #1 The Cass Report
05:34 #2 Iran, Israel & Irony
11:12 #3 Sydney Mall Attack: Misinformation and Gender Violence
17:36 Closing Thoughts and Future Episodes
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The US Draft Resolution fails, ISIS attacks Moscow & Kate's cancer diagnosis
Happy Monday and welcome to Lazy Girl News, this week with the brilliant Suzy Darke, a coach and al round amazing human.
We talked about the unhinged US attempt to gaslight the entire UN Security Council (FYI a resolution has now passed!), Kate's cancer diagnosis and the ISIS-K attack in Moscow.
Mentioned in the episode:
What did US Gaza ceasefire resolution say and why did Russia and China veto it? | Israel-Gaza war | The GuardianMoscow Attack: Russian Court charges 4 (BBC)
Episode highlights:
00:35 #1 Diving into the Complexities of the UN Security Council
07:17 #2 The Horrific ISIS Attack in Moscow: Unpacking the Details
13:45 #3 Royal Family Controversy: Photoshop, Cancer, and Public Perception
Connect with this week's co-host:
Suzy Darke : Suzy 's Website | Suzy 's Website
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Diane Abbott, Boeing, the TikTok ban & where is Kate?!
This week I chat with my neuro-spicy pal Desirèe Stevens all about last week's news: Diane Abbott, Boeing and the impending US TikTok ban. Plus we chat about a couple of bonus bits we think you'll like.
Welcome to my first episode of the brand new Lazy Girl News series of What She Said, this week with the brilliant Siobhan Strode aka This Sister Scribes.
We chat about Rishi's Downing Street tantrum, the Flour Massacre and George Galloway's not so surprising Rochdale win.
Mentioned in the episode:
Guardian exclusive on Frank Hester How much trouble are Boeing in?How the house quietly revived the TikTok ban (Verge)
Episode highlights:
01:44 #1 The Unfolding Diane Abbott Controversy: Racism and Double Standards in UK Politics
12:41 #2 Boeing's Troubled Skies: Whistleblowers, Crashes, and Corporate Greed
19:50 #3 The TikTok Ban Debate: National Security or Social Control?
25:10 {bonus} The Case of Missing Kate
31:02 {bonus} Remembering Rachel Corrie: A Legacy of Activism and Radicalization
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Lazy Girl news: Spring budget, Gove's anti-extremist plans and the Oscars - Descript
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