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With the first wave of rebellion crushed, we turn our attention to the man who would ultimately be founder of the Han Dynasty: Liu Bang. This episode is a deep dive into his early life, family background, and the social networks that propelled him from a "local bum" to a rebel leader. We trace his lineage back to the aristocratic Fan family of the Jin state (who claimed descent from the...

Jerm, Mike, and Charles explore the complexities of trust in media, source verification, and the importance of nuance to understand current events. They also discuss how proximity to power influences media bias, the role of primary sources, and the dangers of oversimplification in information consumption. ► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous liv...

Ben Rubin and Brian Gerrish present today's UK Column News. ► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here: https://bit.ly/UKColumn_Live ► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website: https://www.ukcolumn.org/ ► [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journal...

In this explosive conversation, Carl Zha joins Rasheed to examine the growing conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, while exploring the larger geopolitical struggle between Washington, Beijing, and the emerging multipolar world. They discuss the alleged Trump-Netanyahu fallout, the ongoing Iran conflict, China's energy security strategy, the decline of U.S. economic dominance...

Monika Weisak shares how she got into understanding JFK's legacy, sparked by her childhood admiration for Michael Jackson. She explores how deeply JFK's assassination shaped global policies. She argues he was America's last president who genuinely worked for the people. The conversation covers JFK's vision for a unified world, his distrust of the CIA, and the failures of the Warren...

Mike Robinson, Patrick Henningsen, and Basil Valentine present today's UK Column News. ► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here: https://bit.ly/UKColumn_Live ► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website: https://www.ukcolumn.org/ ► [Support UK Column] Please donate to supp...

David Rasnick is a biochemist and scientific dissident who argues that cancer is driven by chromosomal instability — not gene mutations — and that HIV is a harmless ‘virus’ incapable of causing AIDS, with the real culprits being drugs, malnutrition, and toxic antiretroviral medications. He believes the pharmaceutical industry and public health agencies have a financial stake to keep both mainstrea...

After a spectacularly well received UK Column interview in April 2025 Jonathan Marshall is back. In another riveting conversation with Charles Malet, Jonathan discusses the influences pushing young people toward a life of introspective compliance and the danger that poses. However, he is also very clear where the antidote lies. Jonathan will be performing with his falcons at UK Column’s 20th Anniv...

In Episode 4 of Carl Zha and Daniel Dumbrill's weekly geopolitical discussion, the conversation ranges from Xinjiang and Western media narratives to Chinese EVs, AI data centres, U.S.-China competition, Japan, travel, and the growing disconnect between mainstream reporting and what people experience firsthand. The discussion begins with reactions to a controversial Hudson Institute clip sugges...

James Patrick shares what he's learnt from recent trips to Utah and the cultural dynamics of the Mormon community, and why they are ahead of the curve. He then moves on to his new documentary World War 3. The conversation shifts to geopolitics, particularly the Ukraine conflict and the risk of a new world war. Patrick looks at how financial powers shape global conflicts and digs into the trick...

Mike Robinson and Charles Malet present today’s UK Column News. ► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here: https://bit.ly/UKColumn_Live ► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website: https://www.ukcolumn.org/ ► [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journal...

Michael Jackson was a brilliant humanitarian artist who was deliberately targeted. The molestation allegations were baseless and crumble under scrutiny. The corporate press acted as a weapon to demonise him; powerful figures in the entertainment industry conspired to derail his career and destroy his integrity. Wiesak frames his story not as a tale of a troubled star, but as an exposé of how media...

Following a brief meeting with Heritage party leader David Kurten at the Public Child Protection Wales conference in South Wales in April this year, Brian Gerrish is very pleased to bring David into UK Column studio 2 for an informative discussion about the party and its approach. In an engaging interview, David Kurten talks about the party's campaigning efforts in Wales, the appointment of Ki...

The technological competition between China and the United States is entering a new phase—and many of the assumptions that dominated the past decade are being challenged. In this episode of the Silk & Steel Podcast, Carl Zha welcomes back technology analyst TP Huang for a sweeping discussion on artificial intelligence, semiconductors, Huawei's latest breakthroughs, robotics, space technolo...

This week’s banter between Mike, Charles, and Jerm makes the case that creativity is fundamentally an act of resistance — a way to refuse to let societal control and conformity flatten you into a passive consumer. Distraction culture and consumerism are designed to keep people scrolling instead of making things. That is no accident. When you look at movements like punk and blues, you see the same...

Brian Gerrish and Ben Rubin present today's UK Column News. ► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here: https://bit.ly/UKColumn_Live ► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website: https://www.ukcolumn.org/ ► [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journal...

Charles Malet | A Thousand Words (Part 1 of 3) In Part One of this conversation, Charles Malet and Jake Fern discuss truth, control, fear, and what it means to truly think for yourself. From media narratives and public opinion to personal responsibility and sovereignty of mind, they explore why so many people feel trapped between wanting freedom and wanting to be told what to do. The discussion mo...

In this episode of the Silk and Steel podcast, host Carl Zha welcomes back Dr. Warwick Powell – expert on international geopolitics and China – to break down the current global crisis. 🔍 What you'll learn: • Why Trump "tacoed" on Iran – and why he can't declare victory • The $100 billion war cost – and what the US is cutting instead (education, school lunches) • AUKUS submarines...

Jerm and Vanessa Beeley explore the complexities of humour in conflict zones, the ongoing trauma faced by people in Lebanon and Gaza, and the disturbing realities of child exploitation within Israeli society. They discuss Israel's global influence, the geopolitical implications of resource control, and the future of Israel in the context of international relations. The dialogue highlights the...

Mike Robinson, Patrick Henningsen, and Basil Valentine present today's UK Column News. ► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here: https://bit.ly/UKColumn_Live ► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website: https://www.ukcolumn.org/ ► [Support UK Column] Please donate to supp...

Jerm interviews Alex Michael, aka the Conspiracy Music Guru. He traces his musical journey, the impact of events like 9/11 on his work, and the controversial debate around music tuning standards — specifically 440 Hz versus 432 Hz. Alex explains how these frequencies affect well-being and the healing power of music, as backed by various studies. The conversation highlights how Alex's music has...

Royal Navy and British Army veterans Brian and Charles examine the circumstances surrounding the grounding of New Zealand naval vessel HMNZS Manawanui in 2024. They pay particular attention to the competencies of the crew and captain as the ship was under the command of a female Royal Navy officer who was not formally qualified for the role. This point was glossed over by the Inquiry. The conversa...

In this episode of the Silk & Steel Podcast, Carl Zha sits down with returning guest Einar Tangen to unpack the confusing and often contradictory signals coming from Washington. While President Donald Trump publicly praises Xi Jinping and speaks of cooperation with China, senior U.S. officials continue to warn allies about the so-called China threat. What explains this disconnect? Carl and Ein...

Debbie Lerman and Jerm explore the deeper layers of COVID-19, the military involvement, bioweapons, propaganda, and the importance of critical thought to uncover truth behind global events. https://debbielerman.substack.com ► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here ► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content o...

Charles Malet, Mike Robinson and Vanessa Beeley present today’s UK Column News. ► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here: https://bit.ly/UKColumn_Live ► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website: https://www.ukcolumn.org/ ► [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our ind...