What’s the secret to lasting friendships? How does queer community show up through the ebbs and flows of life? And what’s the REAL story behind the “YMCA” song? In the first episode of Silver Linings, The Old Gays dive into an essential part of queer life: chosen family. They discuss the vital love, support, and sense of belonging that community provides, especially during life's toughest moments. They open up about what “queer” means to them, how chosen family has impacted their lives, and how to maintain close bonds over time–including their love for each other! “We’ve come a long way, baby.” Family isn’t just what you’re born with; it’s the people who show up, shape you, and stick around. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
Every week Sam Hampson and James O'Malley are joined by guests and comedians to look at the biggest and smallest stories of the week to see what's the matter with what matters in news, politics and the world around us. www.whatshappening.news
Every week Sam Hampson and James O'Malley are joined by guests and comedians to look at the biggest and smallest stories of the week to see what's the matter with what matters in news, politics and the world around us. www.whatshappening.news
With the news of Trump’s election win, Sam and James end series 3 finding ways to console themselves - the IFS and cockney drill music. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.whatshappening.news
With the idea planted that “Keir Starmer is very much against pubs”, Sam won’t rest until he finds the truth - from a serious journalist (Matilda Davies), a serious campaigner (Jay Chan) and a seriously unimpressed James. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.whatshappening.news…
The UK is legally obliged to hit net zero by 2050 or… we’ll go to jail or something? With the help of Stuart Goldsmith and Adam Bell, and as a new government makes big promises, WHN figures out where we are on the path to a greener world. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.whatshappening.news…
With the help of comedian Rosie Holt, Sam and James wrestle with the prospect that now might just be the time to be Tory. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.whatshappening.news
Joined by the comedian Alexandra Haddow and the author of ‘Democracy for Sale’, Peter Geoghegan, Sam and James figure out what’s happening now with donations and money in politics. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.whatshappening.news…
WHN returns for Series 3 looking at a big problem that won’t go away - housing. As a new government faces an old issue, James has a surprising suggestion to improve things and Anya Martin joins the conversation. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.whatshappening.news…
Ahead of Season 3, Kate Arkless Gray joins Sam and James to look at what’s happening in space with Space X’s Starship. Is it still summer? Is it special? Is it even happening now or will it be Now(vember)? You decide. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.whatshappening.news…
In the final, extended, episode of the series, Sam and James look at the latest news of the Rwanda policy and what’s behind it - from the effect on the ground to betting on polling. Migration expert Lou Calvey gives her view and author Jonn Elledge joins to tell us all about his latest book on borders. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.whatshappening.news…
In the middle of two scandals (not theirs) Sam and James look at what worries the parties in an election year and how they monitor success - through political polls. Expert input from Ben Walker, co-founder of Britain Elects, help us understand what’s up, what’s down and how we can tell. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.whatshappening.news…
Three pioneers of modern local journalism talk to WHN’s James O’Malley about their experiences in Birmingham, Edinburgh and Medway, comparing notes on their neighbourhoods, the work they do and why relevant, accessible and convenient local news matters. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.whatshappening.news…
In the second local-looking episode of the week, Sam and James take a stab at covering the entire north of England with the help of a few friends. Accent coach and actress Jessica Dennis sits down to give a quick tour of words and voices across the land. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.whatshappening.news…
In the first of two full episodes on local issues, Sam and James get the latest from Birmingham, Edinburgh and Medway, as well as hearing from globetrotting comedian Stella Graham. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.whatshappening.news…
As the race for the Whitehouse hots up, Sam and James look at whether it matters to us in Britain. Former Obama regional director Karin Robinson joins WHN to help figure it out. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.whatshappening.news…
Secrets are out as Sam and James relive their own criminal experiences, talk the latest use of AI in fighting crime and hear from both sides of the law. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.whatshappening.news
Sam and James are joined by Belle Emilie Gold and UCL's Professor of Materials & Society, Mark Miadownik, to find out... what's happening now with air travel. Should we feel guilty? Are we safe? And, crucially, can we drink bottled water ever again? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.whatshappening.news…
Science communicator, and former Extinction Rebellion spokeswoman, Zion Lights talks to Sam and James about nuclear power, changing the world and her mixed experiences of environmental campaigning. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.whatshappening.news…
Sam and James talk artificial intelligence; including the week's big safety summit, a test of knowledge and James bringing along a surprise special guest. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.whatshappening.news
James and Sam discuss politeness, declaring independence and where squishy Britishness is at in 2023. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.whatshappening.news
In this bonus episode, WHN's James O'Malley talks to the former director of BBC News and BBC World Service, Richard Sambrook, about push notifications, impartiality and the future of the BBC. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.whatshappening.news…
Emmy Fyles joins the boys to tell them about the horse following her across the internet and the very latest sandwich gossip. The team also dig into the news industry. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.whatshappening.news…
A bonus episode where Sam recounts his trip to the launch of the Stop Burning Stuff campaign, focussing on electric cars and a more positive environmental (not Green!) conversation. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.whatshappening.news…
Sam and James are joined for the launch episode of the WHN podcast by comedian Dora Flowers to talk the news this week, the start of a new school year and the latest emerging literary talent. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.whatshappening.news…
The What's Happening Now Trailer This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.whatshappening.news
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