THE LATEST: The LSR News Podcast

This is the first of our new series, The Latest in America. To kick things off, Sam and Magen give you a run down on the developments in DEI laws, voting policy and immigration from the 'Trump-Musk Administration' .

In this episode of The Latest, Emily and Grace headed to the Inhaler gig at the O2 Academy in Leeds to find out what people in the queue thought about concert culture!

In this episode of The Latest, Harjas chats all about the world-renowned Leeds International Piano Competition and the Piano Trail Festival with Sally Egan and George Oates, who both work in the Creative Learning and Engagement Department.

In this episode, Sanjeevni speaks to her friends Imogen and Rachel about their experiences house hunting in Leeds. They talk all things budgets, compromises and mould...

In this episode, Sam, Shauna and Imogen tell us all the latest on ticket prices. They dive into the eye-watering cost of train tickets, dynamic pricing on Ticketmaster and find out how much cinema tickets have risen over the years.

Sanjeevni speaks to fourth-year Media student, Matty and Masters Journalism student, Anna on what they think about the new tuition fee rise. Tuition fees in England will rise to £9,535 in the next academic year, up from £9,250. They discuss the impact on students, apprenticeships and whether their degrees are worth it!

Ria and Sarah sit down with Dr Dominique Thompson, Mental Health Specialist, to discuss the concept of loneliness and Seasonal Affective Disorder. They chat about what impact the upcoming Winter months may have on student wellbeing - and actions to take to stay happy and healthy!

It's 5 days until the US Presidential Election! Magen, Sam and Poppy are here to talk you through the basics. They discuss various policies, polling and campaigning.

This is the final of three chats with American students studying at the University of Leeds. Imogen is joined by Iza , a first year English Literature and Language student, who lives between New York and New Jersey. Iza talks about why inflation is the biggest electoral issue, the US disengagement with politics and about being too young to vote!

The second of three chats with American students at the University of Leeds. Ria talks to our very own Head of Podcasting, Kate! Kate is from Hawaii and is currently a third year journalism student at Leeds. We discuss differences between UK and US elections, Gen Z campaigning and why Kate is voting for Harris.

This is the first of three chats with American students studying at the University of Leeds. Sanjeevni talks to Olivia, a master's International Communication student from Texas. She tells the Latest about swing states, Texan campaigning and how she feels about voting internationally.

Ria and Jenna speak to Dr Chris Hosker, The Medical Director at Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, about why adult ADHD referrals are temporarily closing in Leeds. We talk about the strain the ADHD referral unit is under and what this means for students in Leeds. Helpful resource: https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/our-services/adult-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd-serv...

Ria, Poppy and Magen discuss the tragic closure of Walkabout and what this means for clubbing culture in Leeds. Are young people drinking less? Is going out too expensive? And is clubbing dead?

In this episode, Magen clears up what the term 'hung parliament' means and what this could mean for an election in 2024. The general election will take place on the 4th July 2024, happy voting!

Today, Carys takes us through the Welsh side of the election and what the various parties plan for Wales in their manifestoes. The general election will take place of July 4th, happy voting!

In this episode, Jenna chats to radio reporter Seb Cheer! Seb has worked for Bauer, Global and the BBC and is currently a freelancer. He explains the differences between reporting on local and general elections, how to be unbiased and his favourite election moments so far. The General Election will take place on the 4th July, happy voting!

Reform UK, formally the Brexit Party, is a right-wing populist party led by Nigel Farage. Connie talks to Reform supporter, Wendy, about why she believes they are the best party in this election. [PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE ARE WENDY'S VIEWS AND NOT EVERYTHING DISCUSSED IS NECESSARILY TRUE FACTS] The General Election will take place on the 4th July, happy voting!

In this episode, Connie chats to the Green MP candidate for Leeds Central and Headingley, Chris Foren. Chris tells us about voting sytems, the issues affecting students and answers questions from our listeners! The general election will take place on the 4th July, happy voting!

Poppy talks us through the past 14 turbulent years of UK politics to learn how we ended up here in the 2024 election. Listen to learn about our modern history and how it relates to our current political circumstances. The General Election will take place on the 4th July, happy voting!

Yasmin and Tom look into the First Past the Post system! How does it work? What are the advantages and disadvantages? How do other systems work, like proportional representation? The election takes place on the 4th July, happy voting!

Nancy and Ria talk all about the voting registration deadlines. They chat with some first-time voters about what motivates them to vote and whether there are any reasons not to vote. The deadline to register to vote is the 18th June! Happy Voting :)

Have you wondered what the construction site is outside Henry Price? Listen here to find out about the geothermal drilling project happening on campus to move our Univeristy toward net zero carbon emissions. Professor Fleur Loveridge answered a few questions on the aims of the project and the university's wider climate plan. Secondly, we also got the opportunity to find out about what students...

On this episode of 'The Latest', Magen and Hazel interview star of the BBC's 'The Apprentice', Tim Campbell MBE about his work championing T-Levels, a new alternative to A-Levels. Tim explains what the new qualification will look like and how it will massively benefit the next generation of students in 16-18 education.

In this episode of 'The Latest', Yasmin and James discuss the rising price of tickets for football matches, and how this is majorly pricing out the younger fans in particular.

In the final episode for the Men's Mental Health Month Series, Magen, Yasmin and Sonya interview Andy Bampton from Andy's Man Club. It is a support group for men aged 18+, who want somewhere to go to talk about their feelings and gain support for any issues they are having in their lives. Andy's Man Club Website: https://andysmanclub.co.uk/ Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/andys...