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Oliver Morris reports from the refugee crisis march in Parliament Square. “They finally opened their eyes again and saw it wasn’t just bodies travelling but it was people dying.” Journalists: Oliver Morris, Fabiana Cacace Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Young people in Germany say how they feel about their government’s response to the migrant crisis and the reception of the rest of the EU. “People are scared, when it gets dark you can’t actually go out any longer.”Journalist: Selen Bozkurt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Most of us grow up in the same country and may live in the same setting but still can feel like we’re ‘other.’ Not feeling like we belong is very common among teenagers, but a seventeen year old girl from Congo shares her story. Her personal account expresses just how unsettling it can be to grow up apart from your family, in different places.“I wish one day I could come home from college to my family.”Journalist: Nandini Uppluri Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Is the future of the NHS really at risk? We asked students and doctors in their first years of training why they’re fearing for both their careers and the future of the health service in Britain.“It’s glammed up a lot. You’re made to feel like a piece of dirt on the floor.”Presenter: Izzie ClarkeJournalists: Kate Bullivant, Cheeka Eyers, Hardeep Kaur, Sarah Gough Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This is what people from all over the world, living inside the UK say about their experience. Do they feel at home here? “I’ve never had a place I can call home and whenever I’ve got close, I’m moved.”"I feel lost" Producer: Aidan JuddJournalists: Nandini Uppluri, Sonia Sarha, Fabiana Cacace, Savan Gandecha Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oh the friendzone. You hang out all the time, you talk to them for hours on the phone and then they crush your dreams by saying what a good ‘friend’ you are. What can you do to avoid being put in this relationship purgatory? George went out to find out people’s experiences and what we can do to avoid it… Journalist: George Ofori-Addo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Should we be scared? Should we blame anyone? If politicians had the same outlook as these 10 young people from different races, religions and backgrounds, then terrorism could be a thing of the past. Journalists: Adrian Anderson, Joty Chopra, Hannah Morris, Emilee Senchyna and Jake Loader Producer: Cheeka Eyers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hear what happens when people follow their passion. This singer, designer, and events planner were all part of Unique Runway. Look out for this talented group this could be just the beginning of great careers.Presenter: Chloe EnglishProducer: Aidan Judd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why don’t we love our boobs? We talk about how society has made us feel about them and why they make so many of us feel so self-conscious. “I didn’t ask ‘do you like my top?’ or ‘do my tits look big in this?’ You’ve just let me know, so thanks.”Journalists: Hannah Morris, Hardeep Kaur Producer: Cheeka Eyers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our journalist Savan spoke to his YouTube hero TomSka about how he (potentially) got someone sacked on The One Show, what advice he’s give to people posting videos and the future of YouTube. Journalist: Savan Gandecha Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Long hours, unpredictable days, no appreciation. People say it’s the hardest job in the world, but what’s it really like coming straight out of uni and going back into the classroom? This is what it’s like to be a teacher… “It is like you’re an actor” Journalist: Ashley Partridge Producer: Aidan Judd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Amy Machaj talks about the emotions that went along with the flooding in her home town over Christmas and finds out and how students dealt with the damage to their university (got drunk) “Basically I got more time to procrastinate”Journalist: Amy Machaj Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Last year, more young Italians moved to the UK than ever before. Our journalist Sandro Schiena interviewed a group of recent immigrants about why they made the trip to the UK and whether it lives up to their expectations. “I think people work harder in the UK… They want to achieve more than we do.” Journalist: Sandro Schiena Producer: Aidan Judd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kitty, 19, is a professional stripper and the East London Stripper Collective’s youngest recruit. The Collective is a union that fights for better workplace conditions for its members, and to break the stigma that surrounds the profession. “A lot of people, if I say I’m a stripper they’re like, ‘Oh no, let’s just say that you’re a dancer…’ And I’m like, ‘No, I’m a stripper…I like that word, I don’t think it should be a dirty word’.“Journalist and Producer: Beth Young Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
Listen to an insight into what it’s like dating older men and what made Sonia go online to look for them.“All I need is company and a good time with someone interesting”Journalist: Beth Young Producer: Cheeka Eyers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Josh talks about his decision to share his diet with the internet and talk online about his biggest insecurity – gynaecomastia (enlargement of a man’s breasts) “The goal isn’t to be able to look in the mirror and think ‘yeah, you are one handsome devil.” Journalist: Beth Young Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jack Elsom talks about why he’s a young Conservative supporter, what it’s like being an under 20 pro-Tory and why he thinks more of us will be voting blue in the next election. “We do have to accept and be tolerant of people that don’t match the preconceived wisdom of what we judge to be normal and mainstream.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nothing is more fascinating than the truth, and there's no faking it here. Real tales, real people, and real life. What's your story? Tell us here on Podium.me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
An insight into how it feels to be a woman walking alone at night, and how universal an experience it can be. This project asked seven women from around the world how they feel and what they do when walking alone at night.Journalist and producer: Katie Callin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We spoke to 6 people that want to put a stop to mental health being so misunderstood. They share their stories about what it was like being diagnosed to where they are now."I just needed to take my anger out on something, so I decided to take it out on myself."Producer: Cheeka Eyers @CheekaEyers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
More than 8000 people in the UK need organ transplants but a shortage of donors means that only 3000 operations are carried out every year. This is how we can solve this problem and why people are campaigning this week.Emma says why the passing of her friend has made her passionate about spreading the word and Eloise explains how a donation saved her life.Journalists: Savan Gandecha, Cheeka Eyers, Kabir HussainSonia Sarha Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sian Williams explores how our use of technology might be affecting our mental and physical health and why now more than ever, people are seeking refuge from it. She journeys to the “quietest room on Earth”, attempting to answer the question what is silence and can it ever be experienced?Producer and Presenter: Sian Williams Music composed by Anton Pearson and Daniel Ansel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
