Desolation Radio

A sample from this week's newsround available on Patreon

As we enter another lockdown amidst panic over a second wave of Covid-19, we were joined by our good mate @danielhowdon to discuss what is happening. Dan talked us though the mixed messages, the lower mortality rate, the effects of austerity, and a lot more

In this episode Dan was joined by our friends Crash @crash_w and Mabli @mablisiriol to discuss trans rights. Crash and Mabli explain everything you ever needed to know about these issues: the difference between being CIS and non-binary, pronouns, the 'bathroom debate', terfism, the gender recognition act and much more. Hope you all find it as interesting and educational as we did.

In this specail Live episode we're joined by Mairead (@maireadcan) and Elspeth Webb (@elspethwebb). We discuss the A-level debacle, childhood in Wales and much more. Full episode available on Patreon.

We talk to Euros Lewis about Epynt, a large farming community that was cleared to make way for a military training facility during WWII. 80 years on, the land is still in the possession of the Ministry of Defence and has now been expanded to include a vast area. We discuss what happened and the lessons to be learned from this overlooked chapter in Welsh history. More on Epynt: https://undod.cymru/...

In this episode we're joined by our good comrade and uncle Tegid Roberts to talk about Universal Basic Income. He tells us how it could be implemented, what it would mean for society and how much we'd get. Please give us money.

We spoke to Michael Higgins Jr., an organiser with the Brooklyn Gentrification Network, about the BLM movement, institutional racism, and why we need to defund the police. @ComplxBlackness Subscribe at https://www.patreon.com/desolationradio

In this episode we're joined by James Meadway who talks us through the economics of the Covid crisis. We talk about his take on the Furlough scheme, the possible end to neoliberalism, whether we are heading for another financial crisis and when is best to dig up all the gold you've buried.

Dan, Nath and Kieron forget to mute their mics on a low quality web-based conference service and discuss the latest in the Covid chronicles: a new saviour has arrived; Keir Starmer joins the Tory party; Welsh Government give up on testing; a politician from a bygone era is raised from the dead to advise on Welsh economic policy.

Dan, Nath and Kieron discuss the latest Wales and UK developments in the Covid-19 crisis. Meanwhile Nath returns from gold prospecting, and Dan has started a new band.

Dan talks to immunologist Dr Christian Maine about Covid-19. Everything you always wanted to know about viruses(but were afraid to ask). [2:05] What is a virus? [4:10] How do viruses affect the immune system? [6:10] How did the virus originate? [7:55] Covid-19 as part of a group of coronaviruses. [9:40] Symptoms and asymptomatic spread. [13:30] Herd Immunity. [16:15] Situation in the US. [18:28] V...

Dan and Kieron (not real doctors) talk from their respective isolation chambers to discuss the latest developments in the Coronavirus crisis. They discuss Welsh Government's various failures to provide an adequate response, and how they've been bettering themselves while in isolation. Meanwhile Nath pans for gold in Dolgellau.

Live from the Senedd we discuss the virus, the limits of capitalism dealing with it, the failure of the Welsh Governments response and pay tribute to our girlfriend Alexia. Remember one like equals one prayer for Alexia RIP

We chat to Ivan about the anarchist legend Nestor Makhno. We discuss his life, his fight against the Whites and the Reds and the best way to deal with anti-semitism. Hunker down in quarantine and get settled!

We chat to Niall about his books Gritts, Sheepshagger and his latest novel Broken Ghost. We also discuss the themes of nature in his work, his influences and the effects of social media on mental health. Best enjoyed topping and tailing with a partner or close friend ehhhhhhhhhh.

Hunker down in your nuclear bunker for this episode. We speak to activist Robat Idris about the nuclear industrial complex and its tentacle like reach into local and national government. We discuss Horizon, Wylfa B, dispel some of the pro nuclear leftist arguments and discuss Rob's trip to Japan. Best enjoyed sandwiched between a Mad Max marathon. Oh what a lovely day!

Tom and his wonderful hair are back to talk to us about the BBC (again). In this episode we discuss the BBC's horror show during the 2019 election, the collapse of editorial standards and oversight and why the left should care about what happens to the BBC. Stay around until the end for some hair care tips from Tom.

In this news round episode taster we rant about the Welsh Budget, Labour leadership and what it means for Wales, the new History Curriculum and all the business ventures of Bridgend's newest MP.

warning - this podcast is rated R: contains very strong language and very strong accents Dan travelled up to Merthyr to talk to our mates Ross and NEO about the key topics: expats, 'the psycho', JK Rowling's transphobia, Prince Phillip being dead, the movie Cats, 'I loves the diff' (argh) and the boys' new podcast.

The anatomy of the aftermath of a tragedy. We talk about how 40 years of deindustrialisation, Corbyn capitulating to a second Ref and the atomisation of the working class led to the election result. Dust yourself off and get back up.

Coming live from the Guardian Towers! We talk to 'Senior' Economics Editor Aditya Chakrabortty about Corbynism as a political vehicle, what will happen if he loses the election and touch a bit of Brexit too. Enjoy with some spaghetti!

In this episode we met Joe Glenton author of Soldier Box, to talk us through his new documentary A Very British Institution: The UK Military and the Far-Right. We also talked about the army, structural racism, the links between the military and insurgent far right in the UK and what a radical defence policy might look like. Enjoy!

For this episode we're joined by Patrick McGuinness (@padrigmcg) he talks to us about his beef with Leighton Andrews and Dai Smith, the literary scene in Wales and his new book Throw Me to the Wolves about his time on Take Me Out.

Waddup! Normally for Patreons only but this week we're giving a little sip of our premium content to everyone. Drink full and descend.

Put down your blades and light some incense it's time to talk poetry. This episode we're joined by real life poets Nia Davies (@niapolly) and Rhys Trimble (@rhystrimble) who tell us that poetry isn't for nonces. We cover how they got started, how to publish, the poetry scene in Wales and try to summon Baphomet. All hail the horned one.