"What's Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor

In a week where: Donald Trump earned more than $2B in income last year, financial disclosure reveals. Victor Willis, the Village People cofounder, dies at age 74. Iran have a six-day funeral for Ayatollah Khamenei Americans celebrate 250 years of Independence amongst a heatwave. Nigel Farage resigns, triggers a byelection and plans to run in said byelection. In History: (9:34) It has been 250 year...

Another (quick) interview for you to step to! This time we head to Memphis to talk to upcoming talent YG Kayboe off the back of his newest release "Blood on the Pen III". We talk about his beginnings, growing up in Memphis; sports, how he got into music; the new Mixtape and of course, his Top 5. Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or v...

In a week where: Back-to-back 7.5 and 7.2 magnitude earthquakes collapse buildings across Venezuela, killing more than 188 people. Europe go through a historic heatwave. US & Iran attack each other again. UN inquiry concludes Israel is committing genocide in Gaza by deliberately targeting children. Five killed in shooting at a North German youth facility. In the 1st of two Politics segments: (...

In a week where: Gaza death toll since "ceasefire" tops 1,000. US and Iran confirm deal to end the war. Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield By-election. Kier Starmer resigns as Prime Minister. Windrush Day comes & goes. In Politics: (8:50) Mozambique is going through a worrying trend of surveillance, abductions and even killings and at the heart of all of it is the government and their critics. (...

In a week where: Belfast devolves into race riots in response to a stabbing. Fully autonomous, Al-controlled drones have killed human soldiers for the first time. The World Cup kicks off. Revolutionary British artist David Hockney dies aged 88. Starmer to announce 'Australia plus' ban on social media for under-16s. In the 1st of three Society segments: (9:01) The right-wing have once again been en...

Welcome to Past, Present, Future: Half Podcast, half Photography series. If you would like to see the Photography side of this edition, you can catch it here. The subject for this episode is Photographer & Videographer, Sade. Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'...

In a week where: Iranian cartoonist Marjane Satrapi, creator of 'Persopolis', dies aged 56. Former Trump Security Adviser John Bolton is expected to plead guilty in classified documents case. Kanya King, founder of Mobo awards for Black British music, dies aged 57. Anthony Head, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso actor, dies aged 72. Iran & Israel start firing missiles again. In Life: (10:...

In a week where: Legendary Saxophonist Sonny Rollins dies aged 95. Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi is diagnosed with cancer. Italy seizes $232M in assets tied to late Sicilian Cosa Nostra boss Matteo Messina Denaro. Justice Department investigates writer E. Jean Carroll for perjury during her two civil suit wins over Trump. Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket explodes. In Politics: (12:01) Tony Blair i...

In a week where: US Indicts Former Cuban President Raúl Castro for murder and conspiracy to kill US citizens. James Murdoch buys Vox Media's New York magazine, podcast network, and more in a deal reportedly worth over $300M. London mayor Sadiq Khan blocks £50m Met police deal with Palantir. A gas blast in a Chinese mine kills 90 people.  US & Iran reach a peace deal only for the US to attack I...

In a DITD/WG double up, I talk to DJ & author Amani Roberts off the back of his book The Quiet Storm . In this talk, we get to know his background, his roots in DJing; how the book originated from a thesis, R&B and Hip-Hop groups; African-American Media and we finish off with a Lighter Note and a Top 5! Don't say I don't spoil you! Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the...

In a week where: Trump visits China. New York judge declares mistrial in Harvey Weinstein rape retrial. Russia and Ukraine swap 205 prisoners of war. Jury hands victory to Sam Altman and OpenAI in court battle with Elon Musk. Up to 57 individuals and 20 companies could face criminal charges over the Grenfell Tower fire disaster. In the 1st of two Politics segments: (9:08) Trump's visit to China ha...

In a week where: CNN founder Ted Turner dies aged 87. UK staff of Google DeepMind vote to Unionize over military AI deals. Superdry co-founder James Holder jailed for eight years for raping a woman. Trump announces a three-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire and prisoner swap. English Council, Mayoral; Welsh & Scottish Parliament elections come & go. In Society: (11:14) The antisemitism panic in...

In a week where: King Charles III visits the US. The US Supreme Court limits the Voting Rights Act, a Civil Rights-era law intended to protect minority voting power. Nigel Farage was given undisclosed £5m by crypto billionaire in 2024. A report UK stole 25m years of life and labour through slavery in Barbados alone. Elections throughout the UK will go down tomorrow. In Politics: (11:22) Palestine...

In a week where: The UK is to pay France £662m to detain and deport migrants before they cross the Channel. Warner Bros. shareholders approve Paramount’s $81b takeover. Trump evacuated after security incident at White House correspondents dinner. Kenyan Sabastian Sawe & Ethiopian Tigst Assefa win Men's & Women's London Marathon; Sawe breaks the sub 2 hour barrier. Jay Bryant, one of three...

Another interview for you to step to! For this one we head back to Chicago to talk to writer/director Will Adams off the back of his latest opus "Tube-E Movie". We talk about his beginnings, what got him into film, the catalyst that got him to become a director; the commentary of his film and of course his Top 5. Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending...

In a week where: Lebanon and Israel agree to a 10-day ceasefire. Basketball Legend Oscar Schimdt dies aged 68. Iran accuses US of ceasefire breach after an Iranian-flagged cargo ship is seized. Mass shooting rampage in Louisiana leaves eight children dead and others wounded. Japan is hit by an 7.7 magnitude earthquake. In Health: (6:39) Africa's health system has a class issue where public health...

In a week where: Hip-Hop Pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies aged 67. Artemis II Astronauts Splash Down, Completing First Lunar Voyage in 53 Years. Mexico's president Claudia Sheinbaum announces roll-out of Universal Healthcare. Viktor Orbán concedes defeat in Hungarian election after 16 years in power. Rory McIlroy goes back to back at The Masters. In Politics: (13:27) Sanctions are typically seen as "...

In a week where: Artemis II blasts off for the first lunar mission in 50 years. Trump Fires Attorney General Pam Bondi. Rapper Pooh Shiesty is among nine people arrested for allegedly kidnapping Gucci Mane. Myanmar's coup leader is selected as president by pro-military parliament. Doctors Without Borders say Israel Has Blocked All Gaza Medical Aid Since January. In Sports: (8:02) The IOC have impl...

Welcome to Past, Present, Future: Half Podcast, half Photography series. If you would like to see the Photography side of this edition, you can catch it here. The subject for this episode is Children's Author, Mayo. Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond acc...

Another WG interview for you to step to! For this one we head to Belgium to talk to recent collaborators, Soul-Pop vocalist Selah Sue & father-son duo Stéphane & Elvin Galland, better known as The Gallands. In this half-hour talk that stretched to 45 minutes, we get into their beginnings, where their musicianship started, how they got together for their album "Movin'" and of course their T...

In a week where: Meta, YouTube Lose First Social Media Addiction Trial, Ordered to Pay $6M. Volkswagen in Talks with Israel to Produce Parts for Missile Defence Systems. Iran-backed hackers breach FBI director Kash Patel's personal emails. Tiger Woods arrested on suspicion of DUI after rollover crash in Florida. Half a million gather in London for biggest anti-far right demonstration. In the 1st o...

In a week where: Rapper Mystikal pleads guilty to rape, faces up to 20 years in prison. Chuck Norris, prolific action star and martial arts champion, dies aged 86. Finland is named the world’s happiest country for the ninth consecutive year. UK lets US use British bases to strike Iranian missile sites targeting Strait of Hormuz. Robert Mueller, special counsel who investigated Trump-Russia ties, d...

Welcome to Past, Present, Future: Half Podcast, half Photography series. If you would like to see the Photography side of this edition, you can catch it here. The subject for this episode is Friend of 5E, Mikey J, who celebrates the 25th anniversary of dance company Boy Blue. Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion...

In a week where: Miami Heat star Bam Adeybayo drops 2nd All-Time 83 points on the Washington Wizards. Hereditary peers will lose their seats in the House of Lords. Bank of England announces that UK wildlife will replace famous faces on future banknotes. The Oscars come & go. Cuba suffers a complete collapse of their power system. In Environment: (10:39) Whilst the US continues to pummel Iran u...

Welcome to Past, Present, Future: Half Podcast, half Photography series. If you would like to see the Photography side of this edition, you can catch it here.  The first subject is friend of the show, Ryan. Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly....