The Flip Side

Does the Equality Act Deliver Fairness, or Does It Encourage Grievance Culture? The Equality Act has shaped discrimination policy in the UK for over a decade, but critics argue it fuels division, identity politics, and a grievance culture. Supporters, meanwhile, say it is a vital shield protecting people from discrimination. Panellists:Audrey Ludwig – Recently retired legal aid discrimination lawy...

In this episode of The Flip Side, we explore the rise of the so-called “woke right”. This is a term sparking debate in both the UK and US. Guests Ben Habib, Professor Timothy Lynch, and Gawain Towler discuss splits on the right, purity tests, free speech double standards, and whether the right is now using the same tactics as the left. Panellists:Ben Habib – Businessman and former Reform UK MEP, B...

In this special episode of The Flip Side, we dive into one of the most divisive and essential debates in modern Britain: Civic Nationalism vs Ethnic Nationalism. We’re joined by two powerful thinkers offering contrasting views: - Albie Amankona – Broadcaster and founder of Conservatives Against Racism for Equality (CARE), Albie advocates for a civic nationalist vision of Englishness, rooted in int...

Is multiculturalism a strength or is it still a source of social fragmentation? In this in-depth and provocative debate, Tariq Modood defends multiculturalism as a framework for inclusive citizenship and national identity, while Alka Sehgal Cuthbert challenges it—arguing that it undermines democracy, weakens social cohesion, and displaces real issues like class and shared civic values. Panellists:...

Immigration has become one of the defining, and most divisive, issues in British public life. Some see it as a source of economic dynamism, cultural enrichment, and global relevance. Others see it as a driver of rapid social change, rising pressure on public services, and a challenge to national cohesion. This episode of The Flip Side Podcast , chaired by Ada Akpala, features a frank and at times...

Knife crime among young black men in the UK remains a highly sensitive topic. In this episode of The Flip Side, Inaya Folarin Iman hosts a heated and thought-provoking discussion with three guests who bring very different perspectives and experiences: -Sheldon Thomas – former gang member and founder of Gangs Line Foundation Trust-Festus Akinbusoye – businessman and former Police and Crime Commissi...

Should Britain ban the burqa? Is the burqa a symbol of Islamic faith and freedom, or a tool of patriarchal oppression and a threat to public security? This compelling episode of The Flip Side dives deep into one of the most controversial debates facing Britain today: the tension between Islamic dress, women’s rights, religious freedom, and national security. As Britain grows increasingly diverse,...

In this powerful launch conversation of The Flip Side podcast, Inaya Folarin Iman and Ada Akpala explore the importance of civil discourse, why society struggles to tolerate opposing views, and how we can disagree better. From free speech and identity politics to media bias and cultural polarisation, this episode goes deep on the issues that are shaping public discourse today. About The Equiano Pr...