最高の ANTISOCIAL ポッドキャスト (2025)

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The single woman stigma 5:22

1M ago5:22

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For hundreds of years women were treated as somehow incomplete, or dangerous, if they didn’t have a (male) partner. It used to be illegal for women to live alone in some parts of the UK and, until much more recently, single women weren’t allowed mortgages. And then there’s the cat lady stereotype. Amanda Vickery, professor of history at Queen Mary …

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Are women better off single? 45:10

2M ago45:10

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An article in British Vogue asking if it's "embarrassing" to have a boyfriend prompts a discussion about whether women might be better off ditching men and staying single. Some women say they feel more empowered by single life, and that they expect much higher standards of men these days. Others think it's divisive to suggest men are, on average, p…

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Is sexual harassment on public transport getting worse? 6:16

2M ago6:16

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What do we know about the levels of sexual harassment on public transport? Statistics show that a third of women and girls have experienced it and 97% of women fear it could happen to them, but is the problem getting worse, and who is at fault? Author of Mind the Gender Gap and Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Plymouth, Dr Sian Lewis, b…

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Women’s safety and public transport 53:54

2M ago53:54

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A petition calling for women-only tube carriages has surpassed 12,000 signatures. It comes amid increased reports of sexual offences on public transport, both in London and beyond. Supporters claim that giving women the option to travel separately from men will make them safer, and send a message that harassment is unacceptable. Critics argue that …

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How much would reparations for slavery cost? 5:22

2M ago5:22

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The comedian Lenny Henry in a new book has backed calls for the UK to pay more than £18 trillion in compensation for its role in the transatlantic slave trade. It's a figure that some people think is absurdly high. It comes from a report written by an economic consultancy called The Brattle Group. They tried to quantify the impact of slavery on bla…

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Racism and reparations 53:37

2M ago53:37

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Sir Lenny Henry has called for the UK government to pay £18tn in slavery reparations for its role in the transatlantic slave trade, and argued that every black Briton also deserves compensation. The comedian, co-author of a new book titled The Big Payback, says the payments would help repair damage caused in parts of the Americas, especially the Ca…

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How right-wing activists use 'Western civilisation' 6:05

2M ago6:05

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When an art exhibition featuring stickers made to look like graffiti opened in Canterbury Cathedral, there was a surprisingly loud reaction from right-wing activists in the US - even JD Vance, the American vice-president, chimed in. Many on the political right see cathedrals, churches, and monuments in Europe as a grand cultural heritage which they…

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Graffiti, church, and Western civilisation 1:00:43

2M ago1:00:43

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An art exhibition in Canterbury Cathedral has enraged traditionalists who believe that it doesn’t fit with the holy site’s beauty or the church’s mission. The works consist of a set of temporary vinyl stickers with questions like “Why did you create hate when love is by far more powerful?” and “Does our struggle mean anything?” The questions for Go…

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The politics of anger 6:03

2M ago6:03

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Are middle aged white men angry and if so why and how does that affect our politics? Professor of political science at the University of Manchester, Rob Ford, speaks to Adam Fleming about what is driving this anger from financial insecurity to broader social and cultural attitudes. He covers everything from the motte-and-bailey fallacy to measuring…

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Angry middle-aged white men 53:38

2M ago53:38

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Football pundit and former Manchester United star Gary Neville posted a video that he pitched as a call to national unity. But was greeted by a wave of online vitriol for one line in which he blamed “angry middle-aged white men” for creating political division. Many middle-aged white men took to social media – to deny they are angry, to describe th…

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A potted history of patriotism 6:15

3M ago6:15

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What is patriotism? 53:50

3M ago53:50

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It seems like everyone wants to be a patriot this week, from Prime Minister Keir Starmer to people hoisting flags up British lampposts. But what does patriotism really mean? At the Labour Party conference there was lots of talk of 'progressive patriotism' - a definition of the term that emphasises Britain's tolerance and multiculturalism. Others in…

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Where does the UK house asylum seekers? 6:43

4M ago6:43

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When people come to the UK seeking asylum they’re supposed to be placed in homes all over the country while their claims are processed – not hotels. Jonathan Darling, professor of human geography at Durham University, tells Adam Fleming where this policy of dispersal came from, how it’s evolved, and why it’s broken down.…

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Asylum hotels 51:14

4M ago51:14

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Anger has flared outside hotels used to house asylum seekers. Protestors say they are worried about illegal migration, cost to the taxpayer and a lack of consultation, but one issue seems to spark even more concern - the safety of women and children. Opponents have accused protestors of racism and whipping up hate. Is there any evidence that asylum…

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Brands and culture 6:30

4M ago6:30

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At first it was about creating an image that people could aspire to. Then, in the 2000s, brands started promoting their products based on values. Now marketers have entered the ‘dark mode shift’ where the only aim is to ‘ruthlessly’ make money. So says Eugene Healey, brand strategy consultant. He talks to Adam Fleming about the thought process behi…

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Sydney Sweeney, jeans and genes 53:34

5M ago53:34

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A jeans advert featuring the American actress Sydney Sweeney talking about her good genes provoked fierce reaction - and then came the backlash to the backlash. Some people say the advert promotes a eugenicist ideal of blonde hair and blue eyes. Others say it's a sign that the days of diversity in the advertising industry are over. Is 'woke' dead? …

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Do men behave worse than women in the dating game? 5:09

5M ago5:09

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Cheating, ghosting and catfishing are all rife in modern dating and it’s often assumed that men are the ones behaving badly, with women the victims. But the evidence on which of the sexes deserves the most red flags is more complex than we might assume. Adam Fleming speaks to Dr Jenny van Hooff, reader in sociology at Manchester Metropolitan Univer…

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Dating and toxicity 53:42

5M ago53:42

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An app offering women dating safety tools and advice has suspended some of its services following a hack, sparking a debate between the sexes about fairness and respect in dating. Tea, which lets women do background checks on potential male dates, is only available in the USA, but the incident has prompted discussion about similar online groups ava…

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Examining racism in the UK 6:13

5M ago6:13

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In 2023, a big piece of research was published examining the way different ethnic groups experienced racism in the UK. Racism and Ethnic Inequality in a Time of Crisis analysed the responses to one the largest surveys of ethnic minorities ever conducted in Britain.Dr Dharmi Kapadia is a senior lecturer in sociology at the University of Manchester a…

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Racism and prejudice 53:46

5M ago53:46

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The debate around a hierarchy of racism was reignited this week when Labour MP Diane Abbott appeared on a BBC Radio 4 podcast and discussed previous comments she'd made about racism. She maintained there is a difference between racism based on skin colour and other kinds of racism. This sparked conversation around the different types of racism and …

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How does an author get published? 5:58

5M ago5:58

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It’s always been difficult to get a book published. But is it especially difficult now if you’re man who writes fiction? That’s the claim being made by some who say female authors are squeezing their male counterparts off the bookshelves. So who decides which books get published?Amelia Fairney spent 30 years in the publishing business. She talks Ad…

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Are men being pushed out of publishing? 53:00

5M ago53:00

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Just a few years ago the gender gap in book publishing was seen as an issue to address, with many publishing houses focussed on boosting women authors. Has it all gone too far? Are men, especially straight, white men, now being locked out of telling their stories? And what might that mean for society? Presenter: Adam FlemingProducers: Nik Sindle, L…

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Just joking? 6:28

5M ago6:28

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A new law to bolster workers' rights by making it an employer's job to prevent staff being harassed by customers and clients, as well as fellow colleagues, has been criticised by some as an attack on free speech. Opponents worry that harmless banter - in pubs, for example - might need to be monitored as a result of this new legislation. That's deni…

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Banter and harassment 53:47

6M ago53:47

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An extension of workers' rights, designed to further protect them from harassment on the job, has been criticised as an attack on free speech. The Employment Rights Bill, first tabled in October 2024, would make it an employer's responsibility to prevent harassment of their staff by customers, clients and members of the public, as well as fellow co…

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Episode 44 The Post Truth Era 46:41

6M ago46:41

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In this episode Wayne and Grant Discuss truth - what it is and how it is being bent by contemporary commentatorsWP による

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Teaching character in schools 6:25

7M ago6:25

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Government ministers have been trying to promote grit among young people in England as part of proposals to improve young people's mental health and increase school attendance. 'Grit' is the latest in a lengthy line of interventions from education secretaries who've been keen to emphasise the values they think children should be learning in school.…

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Grit and resilience 53:41

7M ago53:41

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The government has launched a new initiative to help teachers address a crisis in mental health among young people and a sharp drop in school attendance since the pandemic. The Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says she wants schools to teach children greater "grit and resilience" to handle "life's ups and downs".It's the latest in a long line…

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Yookay 5:23

7M ago5:23

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In the last few weeks Adam has been noticing things popping up on his social media timeline tagged with the word “Yookay”, which is supposed to be a reference to how UK is pronounced in a multicultural London accent. The content is a combination of pictures of streets or public transport and sometimes videos. So what's going on? I spoke to Siddhart…

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Island of strangers? 53:42

7M ago53:42

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As the Prime Minister announced reforms to the UK's immigration system, he warned that without these changes we risk becoming an "island of strangers". This has drawn criticism comparing his remarks to historical examples of inflammatory language on immigration. Others say this comparison is unfair and his comments were part of a sensible conversat…

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Episode 43 Disaster Related Crime 55:18

7M ago55:18

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In this episode Wayne and Grant talk about crimes that occur riding or after natural disasters such as hurricanes and tornados.WP による

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What are Personal Independent Payments? 6:00

8M ago6:00

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A group of Labour MP's say they're opposed to government plans to cut the benefits paid to disabled people, with a lot of the online debate focusing on PIP - Personal Independence Payments. BBC journalist Emma Tracey presents the BBC's disability and mental health podcast, Access All, she explains what these payments are, how they can be used and w…

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Disability Benefits 53:37

8M ago53:37

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There's a row in the Labour Party about cutting the benefits paid to disabled people. Ministers say they're trying to manage a budget that's ballooning. That's partly because of more claims from the young and from people with mental health conditions. But others say that these payments are lifelines for people with both mental and physical disabili…

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Gentle Parenting 54:08

8M ago54:08

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A campaign to get verbal abuse on the agenda has sparked debate with headlines that say shouting at children is as bad as physical abuse. What does the evidence actually say about the words we use when speaking to children? Where did the phenomenon of gentle parenting come from, and how do you do it? And who decides how we treat our kids? Presenter…

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The law on single sex spaces 7:09

8M ago7:09

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What does the Supreme Court ruling mean for trans people and single sex services? Michael Foran, lecturer in public law at the University of Glasgow, explains.BBC Radio 4 による

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Sex, gender and the NHS 53:43

8M ago53:43

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What does the Supreme Court ruling on biological sex mean for the health service? The UK’s top court says that under equality law a woman is a biological woman and a man is a biological man. It’s sparked discussion about how the NHS accommodates trans people when it comes to single sex spaces, like women-only wards. What do the judgment and equalit…

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How jail-time is decided 5:20

8M ago5:20

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How much leeway do judges have when sentencing? Professor Julian Roberts of the Sentencing Academy explains what guidelines judges use and how public perceptions sometimes differ from what's actually happening in the courts.BBC Radio 4 による

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Two-tier justice 54:00

8M ago54:00

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Lucy Connolly is a 42 year old woman from Northampton who is currently serving a custodial sentence for stirring up racial hatred after she posted on X on the day of the Southport attacks last year, calling for "mass deportations now" and referring to setting fire to asylum hotels. Her case has caused controversy online, with some describing her as…

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Perception UFOs and Aliens 49:24

9M ago49:24

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In this episode Wayne and Grant discuss the issue of perception through the study of UAP and also the Defensive Activation Theory of David Eagleman. We hope you enjoy!WP による

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Episode 41 Four More Years 45:44

9M ago45:44

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In this episode, the first since the inauguration of President Trump, Wayne and Grant discuss social issues this may present.WP による

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A potted history of the nudist movement 6:38

10M ago6:38

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This month Bianca Censori, rapper Kanye West’s wife, broke the internet after appearing on a red carpet in a transparent dress. Meanwhile, artists were upset about their life drawing class being moved in North London. This prompted a conversation about public nudity and by extension, nudism. Professor Annebella Pollen is from the University of Brig…

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Nudity - the great cover up? 53:17

10M ago53:17

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How comfortable are we with nudity and why does the naked body still have the power to shock? This month we’ve seen Bianca Censori break the internet after her red carpet appearance in a transparent dress and artists in north London upset about their life drawing class being moved. What actually happened and why were people so censorious about Bian…

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Signs in other languages 6:47

10M ago6:47

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How many people living in the UK do not speak English?This week a Member of Parliament for Reform UK posts a picture of Whitechapel train station in East London. On the entrance of the station, it has the name in English and then also Bengali. Rupert Lowe MP said: “The station name should be in English and English only” Dr Ben Brindle is a research…

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Should signs be in English only? 53:16

10M ago53:16

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This week a Member of Parliament for Reform UK posted a picture of Whitechapel train station in East London. At the entrance of the station, it has the name in English and then also in Bengali. Rupert Lowe MP said: 'The station name should be in English and English only.' We'll find out how the station got its bilingual sign and examine the data on…

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Surrogacy: the law in the UK 4:51

11M ago4:51

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When Lily Collins - the star of the American TV show Emily in Paris - announced she’d had a baby by surrogacy, a debate played out in her comments about the pros and cons of starting a family this way. Some of the criticism alleged that surrogacy is the preserve of the rich. In many countries commercial surrogacy – where the intended parents have a…

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Surrogacy 52:56

11M ago52:56

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An online debate about whether surrogacy should be allowed was energised this week after actress Lily Collins and her partner announced they had a baby by surrogate on Instagram. In this episode, we explore what surrogacy is like when you're not a celebrity including hearing from a woman who was a surrogate for her best friend. In the UK surrogacy …

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What is Nature? 6:02

11M ago6:02

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As politicians weigh up what trade-offs with the natural world they’re willing to make in pursuit of growth, we look at how our understanding of our role within (or alongside) nature has shifted over time. Dr Andy Flack from the University of Bristol talks Adam Fleming through the various influences, changes and discoveries that have altered how we…

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Bats v trains 53:30

11M ago53:30

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Do we have to choose between conserving nature and growing the economy? The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been complaining about the £100m being spent on a tunnel to stop bats being squished by trains on the HS2 railway line. A debate about whether looking after the environment is getting in the way of developing Britain's infrastructure has ensued.…

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What is ‘critical race theory’? 6:05

11M ago6:05

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It’s a term that comes up a lot in debates about race, racism, and diversity, but it’s sometimes misunderstood and misused. Adam Fleming speaks to Ali Meghji, associate professor in social inequalities at Cambridge University, to find out what ‘critical race theory’ really means, and why some are critical of it.…

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Mental health and race 53:54

11M ago53:54

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Reports that psychology students at a UK university were separated by race to learn about ethnicity and "whiteness" have prompted a row over racism and mental health. Some of the sessions, The Telegraph claims, were designed for white students to take responsibility for colonialism. King's College London says the sessions have been mischaracterised…

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Episode 40 The Syrian Situation 35:23

11M ago35:23

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In this episode Wayne and Grant talk about the situation in Syria, covering the role of ideology in the conflict.WP による

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