About this episode

The episode discusses various current events including political issues, environmental challenges faced by Indigenous peoples, and the evolving concept of gatekeeping in the arts.

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 Action in Germany are getting similar treatment they got in the UK, setting the stage for a landmark trial that'll set a precedent for free speech in Germany. ( Article By Hanno Hauenstein ) In Environment: (25:41) The Indigenous peoples continue to live in the outskirts. But the Climate Crisis doesn't discriminate and it's punishing the Indigenous hard with little to no monetary support. ( Article By Anita Hofschneider ) In Music: (37:52) Gatekeeping in the arts is a perpetual battle that will go on forever. But with the control that DSPs and labels have, gatekeeping has changed significantly and deserves a fresh eye on the argument. ( Article By Jon Tanners ) Lastly, in Life: (54:03) Archiving is typically seen as a past-tense concept, which is correct of course, but it should also be…

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