From Plantation to Platform With Dalia Gebrial
The TyskySour co-host explores how platform capitalism depends on a racialised workforce.
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Patel Approves Assange Extradition, Hottest Day Hits, Scared Landlords, Tory Invokes Serial Killer
With Priti Patel approving Julian Assange’s extradition, on tonight’s #TyskySour we discuss what options are left to stop him being tried for espionage in the United States. Plus: England is hit with the hottest day of the year; he government publish their renting white paper; and the Conservative candidate in Wakefield invokes a serial killer […]
Sue Gray Report Lands, Kuenssberg’s Panorama Doc
The Sue Gray report reveals a culture in Downing Street of rule-breaking, cover-ups, and disrespect towards lower paid staff.
Israel Kills Journalist in Palestine, Charles Opens Parliament, Gove Loses the Plot
Israeli forces have shot dead Shireen Abu Akleh, a prominent Palestinian journalist. We explain the significance of the killing, and speak to someone one of her friends.
Johnson Refuses to Help Poor, Grace Blakeley on Inflation, Roe v Wade Under Threat
Boris Johnson has claimed he can’t protest the incomes of Briton’s poor because it will accelerate inflation.
Johnson’s Crap Cost of Living Plan; Porn-Watching Tory; Piers Morgan’s Return
Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial discuss Boris Johnson’s latest pathetic plans to tackle the cost of living. Plus, parliament’s mystery porn-watching MP.
Assange Closer to Extradition, Patel to Decide Fate; More Partygate Embarrassments
A UK court has approved the extradition of Julian Assange, leaving the decision on his fate with home secretary Priti Patel. We speak to Matt Kennard of Declassified UK about the significance of the ruling. With Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial.
Johnson and Sunak Fined by Met Over PartyGate
After Johnson and Sunak have both been fined for breaking lockdown rules, will either of them face real consequences for breaking the laws they imposed on us? Or for lying about it?
Russia Pulls Back From Kyiv
Russia has said it will pull back troops from Kyiv to “increase trust” in peace talks. We ask Paul Rogers whether or not Ukraine should believe Russia is serious about peace.
Sunak’s Spring Statement Leaves Britons Poorer
Living standards are set to fall this year by a greater amount than at any time in the past 70 years. Did Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement rise to the challenge?
How the Media Are Pushing for Endless War
The horror of Putin’s war on Ukraine is all too clear to see. But by focussing on punishing Putin instead of de-escalation, are western politicians and media taking an unpalatable risk?
With Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial.
How Racism Affects Our Sex Lives
Does love transcend everything? What does it mean to fall in love in an unequal world? Dalia Gebrial looks at how race shapes our experiences of sex and desire, and asks: what would it take to create better conditions for loving one another?
Putin Ups Violence As Ukrainian Cities Face Heavy Shelling
As Russia claims to have taken its first city, the war in Ukraine looks set to get bloodier. We analyse the latest developments, and speak to Matthew Ford about the informational front on Ukraine’s battefields.
Disgraced Prince Andrew Settles With Virginia Giuffre
Prince Andrew has settled with Virginia Guiffre, and so will avoid a jury trial for sexual abuse claims. Is this justice, and who paid the reported £12 million? With Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial.
Johnson Pledges to End Covid Rules by End of the Month
Boris Johnson has announced his plan to end all Covid-19 restrictions by the end of the month. Is this how we learn to live with coronavirus, or a risky political stunt?
Sue Gray Report Released As Johnson Clings On
Sue Gray’s report has been shorn of any factual findings, but remains damning about the Prime Minister. Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial explain the report’s contents and analyse reaction to it.
Sue Gray Report Imminent As Met Investigate Downing Street
Downing Street is under police investigation and Britain awaits the Sue Gray report. Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial run through the countdown to Johnson’s judgement day.
Tories Plot to TOPPLE Boris Johnson As MP Defects to Labour
#TyskySour returns this evening with Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial.