AntiSocial Podcast
Peace talks for the culture wars. In an era of polarisation, propaganda and pile-ons, Adam Fleming helps you work out what the arguments are really about.
Peace talks for the culture wars.
In an era of polarisation, propaganda and pile-ons, AntiSocial offers an alternative: understanding, facts, and respect. Each week, Adam Fleming takes on a topic that's generating conflict on social media, blogs, talk shows and phone-ins and helps you work out what the arguments are really about.
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Pro-Palestinian student camps
Fri 17 May 2024
The debate about protestors calling for their universities to cut ties with Israel.
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How schools got strict
Tue 14 May 2024
Where did the trend for tough discipline in schools come from?
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Discipline in schools
Fri 10 May 2024
How strict is too strict, and do tougher schools get better results?
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Man vs Bear
Tue 7 May 2024
The viral TikTok question that鈥檚 prompted a big debate about women鈥檚 safety
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Dangers to women: man vs bear
Fri 3 May 2024
Women online are being asked: would you rather be stuck in a forest with a man or a bear?
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When do you become an adult?
Tue 30 Apr 2024
Marriage, kids, and the history of our ideas about adulthood
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Are 鈥榢idults鈥� a problem?
Fri 26 Apr 2024
Are young people refusing to grow up, or just enjoying harmless escapism?
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Should cyclists stay in their lane?
Fri 19 Apr 2024
Cyclists shaming drivers online, fights over bike lanes and the politics of pedal power.
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What is 鈥渕inority stress theory鈥�?
Tue 16 Apr 2024
Exploring the idea that people in minority groups experience unique forms of stress
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Homosexuality and "sin"
Fri 12 Apr 2024
The clash between the rights of LGBT people and freedom to express Christian views.
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Eurovision and Israel
Wed 3 Apr 2024
The war in Gaza prompts calls to boycott this year鈥檚 song contest.
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A history of Eurovision and politics
Tue 2 Apr 2024
Eurovision is meant to be apolitical, but over the years it鈥檚 been caught in controversy
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How does the law handle misgendering?
Tue 26 Mar 2024
Amid arguments about misgendering and hate crime - what does existing UK law say?
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Misgendering and Hate Crime
Fri 22 Mar 2024
Exploring the debate around gender, pronouns, and Scotland鈥檚 new hate crime law.
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Why are statues such flashpoints in the culture wars?
Tue 19 Mar 2024
Statues: tearing them down or putting them up, why so they make people so angry?
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Does Britain need a Muslim war memorial?
Fri 15 Mar 2024
Plans for a Muslim war memorial have sparked debate about history, identity, and monuments
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'Black Out' performances
Fri 8 Mar 2024
Are stage shows aimed at black audiences inclusive or divisive?
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Culture wars in Europe
Fri 22 Dec 2023
Surrogacy in Italy, feminism in Spain, and culture wars activism across borders.
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Patriotism and 鈥榩rogressive activists鈥�
Tue 19 Dec 2023
How does a small but outspoken group influence the debate about UK national identity?
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What is 鈥榮ocial transitioning鈥�?
Tue 12 Dec 2023
What are the impacts of a young person wanting to be treated as a different gender?
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Trans kids and schools
Fri 8 Dec 2023
How schools should deal with kids who want to change their gender identity.
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What is 鈥楳isogynoir鈥�?
Tue 5 Dec 2023
The origin of the term that describes a particular kind of prejudice faced by black women
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Is reality TV stereotyping black women?
Fri 1 Dec 2023
A contestant on the TV show I'm a Celebrity sparks a debate about racism and misogyny.
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鈥楲efty Lawyers鈥�: where does the phrase come from?
Tue 28 Nov 2023
When did people start using the phrase 鈥榣efty lawyers鈥� and why?
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Lawyers: 'lefty' or right?
Fri 24 Nov 2023
The debate around so-called 'lefty lawyers'. What's behind the use of the phrase?
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What is a Central Bank Digital Currency?
Tue 21 Nov 2023
Former Bank of England economist Dan Davies on how a digital version of cash might work.
