Episode 54- Propaganda- Power & Persuasion (Part 3 of 3)

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Episode 65: Is it a wonderful life?

For our final episode of the year, we look at a yuletide classic from a philosophical and existential angle, gently challenging the fairytale ‘happy ending’ and looking at other inconsistencies within what is close to being a perfect Hollywood tale of darkness rescued by light an ...  Show more

Episode 64: The Southport Inquiry, trauma & system failure

We complete our journey into Axel Rudakubana’s darkness with a look at some of the wealth of information uncovered by the recently-completed first phase of The Southport Inquiry, which has taken place at Liverpool Town Hall. Special attention is given to the testimonies of Gary P ...  Show more

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