AntiSocial Podcast
Peace talks for the culture wars. In an era of polarisation, propaganda and pile-ons, Adam Fleming helps you work out what the arguments are really about.
Peace talks for the culture wars.
In an era of polarisation, propaganda and pile-ons, AntiSocial offers an alternative: understanding, facts, and respect. Each week, Adam Fleming takes on a topic that's generating conflict on social media, blogs, talk shows and phone-ins and helps you work out what the arguments are really about.
Episodes to download
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Should cyclists stay in their lane?
Fri 19 Apr 2024
Cyclists shaming drivers online, fights over bike lanes and the politics of pedal power.
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What is βminority stress theoryβ?
Tue 16 Apr 2024
Exploring the idea that people in minority groups experience unique forms of stress
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Homosexuality and "sin"
Fri 12 Apr 2024
The clash between the rights of LGBT people and freedom to express Christian views.
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Eurovision and Israel
Wed 3 Apr 2024
The war in Gaza prompts calls to boycott this yearβs song contest.
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A history of Eurovision and politics
Tue 2 Apr 2024
Eurovision is meant to be apolitical, but over the years itβs been caught in controversy
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How does the law handle misgendering?
Tue 26 Mar 2024
Amid arguments about misgendering and hate crime - what does existing UK law say?
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Misgendering and Hate Crime
Fri 22 Mar 2024
Exploring the debate around gender, pronouns, and Scotlandβs new hate crime law.
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Why are statues such flashpoints in the culture wars?
Tue 19 Mar 2024
Statues: tearing them down or putting them up, why so they make people so angry?
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Does Britain need a Muslim war memorial?
Fri 15 Mar 2024
Plans for a Muslim war memorial have sparked debate about history, identity, and monuments
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'Black Out' performances
Fri 8 Mar 2024
Are stage shows aimed at black audiences inclusive or divisive?
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Culture wars in Europe
Fri 22 Dec 2023
Surrogacy in Italy, feminism in Spain, and culture wars activism across borders.
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Patriotism and βprogressive activistsβ
Tue 19 Dec 2023
How does a small but outspoken group influence the debate about UK national identity?
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What is βsocial transitioningβ?
Tue 12 Dec 2023
What are the impacts of a young person wanting to be treated as a different gender?
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Trans kids and schools
Fri 8 Dec 2023
How schools should deal with kids who want to change their gender identity.
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What is βMisogynoirβ?
Tue 5 Dec 2023
The origin of the term that describes a particular kind of prejudice faced by black women
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Is reality TV stereotyping black women?
Fri 1 Dec 2023
A contestant on the TV show I'm a Celebrity sparks a debate about racism and misogyny.
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βLefty Lawyersβ: where does the phrase come from?
Tue 28 Nov 2023
When did people start using the phrase βlefty lawyersβ and why?
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Lawyers: 'lefty' or right?
Fri 24 Nov 2023
The debate around so-called 'lefty lawyers'. What's behind the use of the phrase?
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What is a Central Bank Digital Currency?
Tue 21 Nov 2023
Former Bank of England economist Dan Davies on how a digital version of cash might work.
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βBring your whole self to workβ?
Tue 14 Nov 2023
What does the phrase mean and where does it come from?
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How many people have Britons slept with?
Tue 12 Sep 2023
Professor Cath Mercer on asking people about their sexual histories
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Counting sexual partners
Fri 8 Sep 2023
Does your sexual history matter, and is it relevant whether youβre a man or a woman?
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What is βJewFaceβ?
Tue 5 Sep 2023
Professor Bryan Cheyette on the history of the portrayal of Jewish characters
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Jewish actors for Jewish roles?
Fri 1 Sep 2023
The debate about whether Jewish characters should always be played by Jewish actors.
