"What's Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor

In a week where: Scientists discover ordinary ice generates electricity. The Swiss drop open-source LLM Apertus. Google gets $45m to spread Israeli propaganda worldwide. Fashion designer Giorgio Armani dies aged 91. Angela Rayner resigns as Deputy PM & Housing, Communities & Local Government Minister. In the 1st of three Politics segments: (8:16)The wait for the official reveal of the Corb...

In a week where: Israeli strikes on Gaza hospital kill at least 20 people, including five journalists. Australian PM Anthony Albanese accuses Iran of directing antisemitic arson attacks in Australia. Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa calls Trump a “Russian Agent”. Denmark has accused US agents of trying to foment separatism in Greenland. At least 800 die & thousands injured after a...

Another interview for you to step to! For this truly special conversation, we talk to Jazztronica multi-instrumentalist and Hip-Hop fan Anna Stubbs, AKA Kinzoogianna ahead of her album "The Clique Of '86" dropping 12th September. This nearly 90 minute conversation spans from her beginnings, living in California; being exposed to music early on and never looking back; taking Jazz in University; her...

Another interview for you to step to! For this one we talk to Singer/Songwriter Marquise Fair in anticipation of his sophomore album "BETTER WORLD", dropping September 3rd. We talk his beginnings, how his environment has affected him, being Black in America; his eclectic style and of course his Top 5. Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me question...

In a week where: Perplexity offers to buy Google's Chrome browser for $34.5 billion. Trump & Putin meet in Alaska for peace talks. Sean Kingston is sentenced to 3.5 years for fraud. Volodymyr Zelenskyy & European leaders visit Trump. Israelis engage in nationwide protests, calling for government to secure ceasefire, return hostages. In the 1st of three Life segments: (8:34) Israel is neari...

A #FriendOf5E comes through for his WG debut! Associate Professor of History at Trinity Washington University Dr. Joshua K. Wright comes through off the back of his appearance on "Diggin' In The Digits" in November '22 to plug his new book " The NBA’s Global Empire: How the League Became an International Powerhouse ". We get into his beginnings, his journey in Academia; his love of Basketball, the...

In a week where: Tsunami warnings ring across Pacific after a 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia's coast. Cherry Vann becomes UK's first female archbishop after election in Wales. Palestine Action co-founder wins permission to challenge terror ban. Tommy Robinson is arrested over alleged assault at London station. UK will begin implementing migrant returns deal with France. In Politics: (12:02) K...

In a week where: Hulk Hogan dies aged 71. Jazz legends Chuck Mangione & Dame Cleo Laine die aged 84 & 97 respectively. ESPN to purchase NFL Network and RedZone for a reported $2B. Actor Michael Ward is charged with rape. The US DoJ mull over giving Ghislaine Maxwell “Limited Immunity”. In Politics: (14:15) As people continue to get arrested for protesting and vocalising the wrongful nature...

In a week where: Trump sues The Wall Street Journal over an article implicating him with Jeffrey Epstein. Red Tories suspend Diane Abbott over rehashing her “levels to racism” comments. Israel bombs Syria's Ministry of Defence. Government launches Orgreave inquiry, 40 years after clashes at miners’ strike. Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner Dies aged 54 by accidental drowning. In Politics: (7:16) In a cra...

In a week where: France & UK agree to "one in, one out” migration deal. A small plane fireballs in Southend Airport, killing four people. Iga Swiatek & Janik Sinner win their 1st Wimbledon Singles titles. Chelsea thrash PSG to win the Club World Cup. Reddit is rolling out age verification in the UK. In TV: (6:56) It has been well documented that the BBC has been poorly run for at least the...

In a week where: Sean Combs is found guilty of two of five counts; maximum sentence is 20 years. Liverpool’s Diogo Jota & brother Andre die in a car crash. Actor Michael Madsen - frequent Tarantino collaborator - dies aged 67. MPs Jeremy Corbyn & Zarah Sultana announce intention to form a new party. The US Government says there's nothing to see here with Jeffrey Epstein. In the 1st of two...

The good people at Barbican have blessed me with an opportunity to cover a portion of their month-long programme called "Rebel Radio" : " the sound of resistance and reinvention across this month-long celebration of pirate radio and its lasting impact on music, culture and community. " In the final part, I take in the last talk, simply named "Where Are All The House Parties?", hosted by BBC Radio...

In a week where: A child dies & several more injured after a tree falls in my local park. BBC decide to not broadcast Kneecap's Glastonbury performance live. England U21s wins the U21 Euros. Kier Starmer gets bullied over Welfare reform. We are now halfway through this decade. In Politics: (7:17) The US has a new boogeyman to be fake-scared about and he's potentially going to become Mayor of N...

The good people at Barbican have blessed me with an opportunity to cover a portion of their month-long programme called "Rebel Radio" : " the sound of resistance and reinvention across this month-long celebration of pirate radio and its lasting impact on music, culture and community. " In Part Two, we hit the 2nd Talk with Artist, Writer & DJ Elijah talking to Founder of RinseFM, Geeneus about...

In a week where: The Los Angeles Lakers are sold for $10B. Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo agree on a draft agreement to end fighting in eastern DRC. Assisted dying set to become law in England and Wales. Trump bombs three Iranian nuclear facilities. The Oklahoma City Thunder wins their 1st NBA Championship. In Politics: (10:20) The Red Tories are continuing to Red Tory, building upon...

The good people at Barbican have blessed me with an opportunity to cover a portion of their month-long programme called "Rebel Radio" : " the sound of resistance and reinvention across this month-long celebration of pirate radio and its lasting impact on music, culture and community. " For the first of three parts, I recap one of three talks they have and one of three film screenings. The talk is...

In a week where: The Beach Boys’ architect Brian Wilson dies aged 82. Air India flight to London Gatwick crashes in Ahmedabad with all but one of the 242 people dead. Ballymena, Northern Ireland is engulfed in violent protests. Israel launches strikes at Iran. Two Minnesota Lawmakers are assassinated. In Politics: (10:42) For around a decade now, this fear has gripped Mainstream Media in the UK. T...

In a week where: THE GIRLS (Trump & Musk) ARE FIGHTING!!! Kilmar Abrego Garcia is returned to the U.S. to face federal criminal charges. Trump activates National Guard on ICE Protesters in Los Angeles. Israel kidnaps activist flotilla. Pioneering funk and soul musician Sly Stone dies aged 82.  In Journalism: (7:40) The BBC higher ups continue to shit the bed after minutes of a meeting shows th...

In a week where: 1. Microplastics are found in bugs for the first time. 2. Michael Sumler, member of iconic band Kool & the Gang, dies in car crash aged 71. 3. The UK bans disposable vapes. 4. PSG demolish Inter Milan to win their 1st Champions League. 5. Brazil pilots data savings accounts to let users monetize their digital footprint. In Politics: A question frequently asked among progressiv...

Another interview for you to step to! For this one we talk to London-born, Copenhagen-raised artist Iris Gold in conjunction with her recent single release "Andre 3K" . We talk her beginnings, her individuality; live performance, why she made a song about Andre 3000 and of course her Top 5. Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicin...

In a week where: The UK hands Chagos Islands back to Mauritius. Sacha Jenkins, Director and Hip-Hop Journalist, dies aged 53. Russia ramps up on Ukraine, targeting Kyiv with a large drone strike. It's been five years since the murder of George Floyd. Nearly 50 injured as car ploughs into crowd at Liverpool victory parade. In Society: (8:53) In 2019 I talked about Live Facial Recognition being tria...

In a week where: Kier Starmer reveals plans to send refused asylum seekers to overseas ‘return hubs’. Crystal Palace win their 1st major trophy, beating Man City 1-0 in the FA Cup Final. An estimated 600,000 people march in London, calling on the UK government to end its complicity in Gaza Genocide. A Mexican Navy ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge. Joe Biden is diagnosed with ‘aggressive form’ of...

In a week where: US & UK strike a trade deal. 80th VE Day comes & goes. A new Pope is announced: Robert Francis Prevost, first from the USA is now Leo XIV. India & Pakistan agree to a ceasefire after days of retaliatory attacks.  Keir Starmer echoes Enoch Powell in speech announcing another Immigration crackdown. In Politics: (8:22) Before I sink my teeth into Kier Starmer's bullshit o...

In a week where: USA & Ukraine agree on a minerals deal. The FA is banning transgender women from participating in Women's Football. Reform dominates UK Local Elections. TikTok is fined €530m for sending EU user data to China. Labor retains power in Australian Federal Elections. In the 1st of Two Film Segments: (13:13) For seven years I have been railing against what I used to fondly call "AWA...

In a week where: EU hits Apple and Meta with €700m of fines. India revokes all visas issued to Pakistani nationals after an attack in Kashmir. Pakistan suspends visas for Indian nationals after Kashmir attack. Virginia Giuffre, Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew accuser, dies aged 41. Liverpool lock up the Premier League with four games left. In Society - (5:27) In the same way that the working cla...