Notes From Plague Island
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There Is No Neutral When 20,000 Children Are Dead
There Is No Neutral When 20,000 Children Are Dead
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Welcome to Notes From Plague Island, the podcast companion to our blog exploring the tangled intersections of politics, culture, and history from the UK and beyond. From the aftershocks of Brexit to the rise of populism, from the erosion of democracy to the cultural moments shaping our world, we bring sharp analysis and fresh perspectives rooted in critical theory and lived experience.
Join us, your hosts, L&A, as we unpack the stories behind the headlines, challenge conventional narratives, and navigate the complex terrain of our increasingly polarized world. Notes From Plague Island invites you to reflect, question, and connect.
Whether you’re a political junkie, a history enthusiast, or someone grappling with today’s cultural and societal challenges, this podcast is your guide through the storm. Welcome to the island. Let’s make sense of it together.
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Episodios
- There Is No Neutral When 20,000 Children Are Dead · 53 minThis is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.plagueisland.com/subscribe
- (Free Podcast) Gaza: Destroying the Past to Prevent Return · 1 h 1 minThis is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.plagueisland.com/subscribe
- (Audio) Monuments to Genocide: The Redevelopment of Gaza · 13 minImagine a gleaming Trump Tower rising along the Mediterranean coastline, its golden facade casting shadows over the rubble of what was once a bustling Palestinian town. Luxury…
- (Audio) The Comfort of Illusion: Hypernormalisation in Modern British Politics · 15 minAs we enter 2025, the UK political landscape bears an uncanny resemblance to the paradoxical situation described by Russian historian Alexei Yurchak in his seminal work…
- (Audio) The Musk Effect: Polarization and the Future of UK Politics · 12 min‘The UK is becoming a tyrannical police state,’ Elon Musk declared in a recent tweet (Musk, 2024), igniting a firestorm of outrage and plunging himself into the heart of British…
- (Audio) Farage’s Historical Revisionism: Myth-Making in Modern Politics · 12 minNigel Farage’s New Year message, delivered from historic Blenheim Palace, represents more than just a political rallying cry. It exemplifies a growing trend among populist and…
- (Audio) Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: Conspiracy, Controversy, and the Future of Public Health in America · 16 minAs Donald Trump prepares to begin his second term as President of the United States, his cabinet appointments are making headlines for their audacity and controversial…
- (Audio) The New MAGA Civil War: How H-1B Visas Are Splitting Trump's Coalition · 16 minAs Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House for his second term, a storm that has been brewing within his base threatens to become a full-blown tempest. The MAGA…
- (Audio) President Musk: The Shadow Power Behind Democracy's Decline · 15 minIn recent years, the political landscape has witnessed a remarkable transformation in the stance of one of tech's most prominent figures. Elon Musk, once perceived as a centrist…
- (Audio) The Road to Bethlehem: A Critical Examination of Palestinian Oppression · 14 minEach year, the story of Mary and Joseph traveling to Bethlehem is recounted as a journey emblematic of perseverance in the face of adversity. Their path, fraught with uncertainty…
- (Audio) The New Feudal Lords: Trump, Musk, and Farage's Power Play · 22 minIn an era of rapid technological change and political upheaval, the world is witnessing a profound shift in the nature of power and governance. This article explores the concept…
- (Audio) Starmer's WASPI Betrayal: Labour's Shameful Abandonment of Working-Class Women · 13 minRemember he's on his big fat DPP pension. What does he know about ageing women?’ These scathing words from veteran Labour MP Diane Abbott lay bare the utter disconnect between…
- (Audio) Brave Sir Boris and the Brexit Windmills: A Knight's Quest for Relevance · 10 minIn a display of political theatrics that would make even the most melodramatic medieval minstrel blush, Boris Johnson, the self-styled knight errant of Brexit, has once again…
- Keir Starmer’s Panic Reset: Stuck in the Muddled Middle While Britain Suffers (Audio) · 12 minKeir Starmer is struggling to find his footing. After just five months in power, his Labour government has delivered disappointment. Inheriting a chaotic legacy from the Tories…
- Behind the Wall (Audio) · 12 minWatching The Zone of Interest, Jonathan Glazer's haunting film about the banality of evil at Auschwitz, one is confronted with the chilling ordinariness of monstrous acts. The…
- From MAGA to Eternity: Examining Sado-Populism and Eternity Politics in Trump's Second Presidency (Audio) · 14 minThe 2024 U.S. presidential election has reignited discussions about the nature of populism and its impact on democratic institutions. Donald Trump's return to power after a…
- Respect the Result? Only When It Suits You (Audio) · 8 minThe 2024 UK general election has revealed a familiar and unsettling pattern within the political right. As Labour, under Keir Starmer, emerged victorious, a significant portion…
- Farage's MAGA Moment: How Trump's Toxic Tactics Are Poisoning UK Politics (Audio) · 16 minNigel Farage, the political chameleon who has never met a populist bandwagon he didn't want to ride, is at it again. This time, he’s cribbing shamelessly from Donald Trump's…
- Shadow of Blair (Audio) · 9 minPrime Minister Keir Starmer's recent engagement with BlackRock, the world's largest asset management firm, has sparked controversy and raised significant questions about the…
