From Vanessa Nakate to fat phobia at work, I run through: The importance of visibility and representation, Some examples of this erasure that I would like have more airtime and, Some ways of countering this erasure. Articles in this episode are: Vanessa Nakate - https://tinyurl.com/uqo3rwx BAFTAs 2020 - https://tinyurl.com/ygh8gglf Free Menstrual Products - https://tinyurl.com/v3ftmes Ignorance About Menopause - https://tinyurl.com/sxub69q Boarding Schools - https://tinyurl.com/scsbdo2 Fat Shaming the Pregnant - https://tinyurl.com/wd6822f Body Size at Work - https://tinyurl.com/r5etck3 Fuss About Weight Stigma - https://tinyurl.com/vdyglsw Blythe Baird, When The Fat Girl Gets Skinny - https://tinyurl.com/sfmvvfx Adele and Fatphobia - https://tinyurl.com/wwj5p8l Fat Stigma is the Problem - https://tinyurl.com/t9t6glx Adaptational Attractiveness - https://tinyurl.com/yc4pat3e Cast Fat Actors - https://tinyurl.com/t5pu8yc Original Fairytales Were Written by Women - https://tinyurl.com/tkt54ov Marsha P Johnson - https://tinyurl.com/to5xt2l Sex in an MRI, A Study - https://tinyurl.com/v5jueya New Speculum Design - https://tinyurl.com/rd7hbel Incomplete Abortions - https://tinyurl.com/wtyxln4 Thai Airlines Fatphobia - https://tinyurl.com/s56kpfb Inclusive Doula in Dorset - https://www.facebook.com/AmbaDoula/ What are you thoughts on visibility and representation? @RowanPresHedley Music by Kevin McCleod.

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Season 2, Ep.2 - Visibility and Representation

It's a brand new series! Yeah, I Heard About That is getting a facelift... Shorter episodes on fewer topics. Today I'm talking about filming in courts. This week the government announced plans to extend filming rights to broadcast from some Crown Courts. This has pros and cons, in the context of our time but ultimately I think this announcement is distractive and problematic. What do you think? @RowanPresHedley Music by Kevin MacLeod

Season 2, Ep.1 - Filming in Courts

This week, in the last few days before the general election I'm covering the accusations of anti-semitism from Labour and Jeremy Corbyn. Also Gal-Dem's approach to race and religion in politics. I'm talking about former Tory leader support for BoJo NOT to be PM, the Tory record in children's rights, the NHS, and food banks. More external commentary on the failure of the Tories to be 'the Party of the economy', and Jack Merritt's father's response to the leadership debate. Finally, some of the best news stories of 2019, illustrated, for your viewing pleasure. 50 Times Corbyn stood with Jewish people - https://tinyurl.com/rvrlt78 Tory Ministers Islamaphobia - https://tinyurl.com/w9f69tz Gal-Dem - https://tinyurl.com/uybhfko The Tories on the Economy - https://tinyurl.com/ucv5ar3 David Merritt debate response - https://tinyurl.com/slxz3tj Good News 2019 - https://tinyurl.com/tylcgv8 What did you hear about this week? @RowanPresHedley Music by Kevin MacLeod.

Election Special | Good News 2019

This week I'm taking a delve into the dirty games of the upcoming General Election. I'm also taking stock of successes and struggles in the world of gender and sexuality. A little bit of Eurovision news! And that update on Hong Kong. What did you hear about? @RowanPresHedley Music by Kevin MacLeod

Lies, 'terror', trains, and trees.

This week I have about a 60% voice. It's resting now. I'm talking about more misleading information educating this upcoming election; the Tories hiding their true form and Jo Swinson continuing to illustrate hers. I'm talking about linguistic gender politics and the ramifications of 'guys' as well as other queer news. I've got some updates on Hong Kong, Chile, and Bolivia. It's tough out there pals. REGISTER TO VOTE - https://tinyurl.com/zp4vcle What did you hear about? @RowanPresHedley Music by Kevin MacLeod.

Tories Online | Caitlyn Jenner | Hong Kong

This week is a stew of updates. I'm talking about the dangers of philanthropic charity and how an equal opportunities state run not for profit could benefit all of us. I'm also talking about misleading propaganda and trust in this election period. I'm talking about gender and sexuality, making strides and acknowledging continuing failures in the social response to both. I'm listing my favourite good news bites of the week. Here are some useful links Gender in schools https://tinyurl.com/wj2sk4d Feminist toilets https://tinyurl.com/wmy46to Tracy Beaker https://tinyurl.com/ry2smoe AOC and Sasha Velour https://tinyurl.com/rht8dae Vagina museum https://tinyurl.com/vzwtzmw Boarding school trauma https://tinyurl.com/scsbdo2 Hymen PSA https://tinyurl.com/qpe94jl Read the latest on some of the international protests previously discussed on this show, here. Hong Kong update https://tinyurl.com/rc3jsch Chile update https://tinyurl.com/ug8szb7 Iran protests https://tinyurl.com/u3bzw2m Bolivia protests https://tinyurl.com/qszkb5a What did you hear about this week? @RowanPresHedley Music by Kevin MacLeod.

Philanthropy | Politics | Good News

This week I dabble in updates for the big 3 political Parties in the UK. We've got misleading information, Grenfell condemnation, and a new speaker in this Parliamentary session. I'm also taking a look at some queer news around the world, US updates, and considering what 'OK Boomer' means for all of us. North Dakota Pipeline spill - https://tinyurl.com/yxsl2qog Cardiff Race Riots - https://tinyurl.com/yz4jekaw Frock Destroyers at Eurovision - https://tinyurl.com/ydtf4pfg E. Jean Carrol sues Trump - https://tinyurl.com/yfyqdoas Tories in business - https://tinyurl.com/yf5oeor8 It's pretty upsetting news in Hong Kong and Chile with the ongoing protests. Hong Kong - https://tinyurl.com/yjpz244d Chile - https://tinyurl.com/v8v3g8l Struggling to find updates on Rojava so here is a recap - https://tinyurl.com/yz7sgvqn What did you hear about this week? @RowanPresHedley Music by Kevin MacLeod

Home and Away | The News

Well, it's another chunky one. This week we have a Brexit extension, BoJo isn't in a ditch as he said he would be, confirmation of a general election on 12th December and the beginnings of the campaign trail for it. Listen for my take on what has been, will be, and hopefully wont be. Also this week, the rugby!! (That is about as sporty as it has ever been on this show.) Good news from the Colombia elections and US abortion bans; increasing international support for Rojava and the truly democratic, equal, and free society it encompasses; and updates on the protests in Hong Kong and Chile. She Is Not Your Rehab - https://tinyurl.com/y4bu9qkh Open Your Eyes To Hate - https://tinyurl.com/y229mdlg Rojava Charter of the Social Contract (available to download pdf) - https://tinyurl.com/y25xsjcj What did you hear about this week? @RowanPresHedley Music by Kevin MacLeod.

EU/Election Special | Global Updates

Since the time of recording the people found in a lorry in Essex are now thought to be Vietnamese. Also Brexit has given *more* gift in revealing that workers' rights may be even more fragile in a possible deal than previously proposed. Shock. This week I'm talking about how sexism negatively affects all of us, the function of patriarchy, and BoJo's recent additions. Also the increase in personal autonomy in Northern Ireland this week and why that's important. Find out about Clitorosity here https://www.clitorosity.com In global news I'm talking about the positive moves in Australia surrounding Uluru, political developments in Chile and Hong Kong, and Trump's possible U-turn to leave troops in Syria to help Kurds in Rojava, but only for the oil. Find out more about Uluru (Ayers Rock) https://tinyurl.com/y685w7p2 What did you hear about? @RowanPresHedley Music by Kevin MacLeod.

Gender Politik | N. Ireland | Global News

This week I'm updating from Extinction Rebellion talk last week. The government has issued a cabinet committee on the climate, is this a successful result from XR protests? I'm also talking about the S14 ban across London for XR protesters and emergency powers. Parliament are voting on a Brexit deal today, the first time Parliament have sat on a Saturday for 37 years. BoJo doesn't have support from the DUP so will be going after Labour and expelled Tories. Also if this vote fails, the Benn Act means he will have to seek an extension... Donald Trump has removed forces from Syria leaving the Kurds there in Rojava to face violence and potential genocide from Turks. This is after they allied the US against Daesh (ISIS). Finally some good news headlines; The Circle, Indigenous languages, and a feminist art tour! You can read more about what was on that tour, here http://tiny.cc/6vqsez What did you hear about this week? @RowanPresHedley Music by Kevin MacLeod

XR Results | EU Deal Vote | Kurds in Rojava

There is some sound distortion in this one, apologies. Fixed for next week! This week I'm talking about Extinction Rebellion; their strikes, protests, and red brigade. I'm also talking about BoJo's response, his father and the other reality show leadership that is Donald Trump. I'm talking about Mental Health Awareness Day and dipping a little into what's happening in Syria, Hong Kong, and Uganda. Finally some of my pick headlines of the week feature a marathon runner, figure skater, and painter. What did you hear about in the week? @RowanPresHedley Music by Kevin MacLeod.

XR | Disappointing Leaders | Global News

This week we begin with some updates on stories covered last week; Naga Munchetty, Autumn Pelitier, and Eurovision. Sexual assault allegations against BoJo and the beginning of impeachment against Trump. Judicial review for the pensions of women born in the 50's and is 'Queer' objectively offensive? Finally some headlines of the week in Australia, Mexico, and Scotland. What did you hear about this week? @RowanPresHedley Music by Kevin MacLeod.

BoJo & Trump | Pensions & 'Queer' | Global Headlines

This BUSY week I'm talking about a lot of things and keeping it as concise as possible. The England and Wales Supreme Court returned a decision of 'unlawful' regarding BoJo's attempt at a 5 week prorogation. We've seen some scenes in the Commons since then. I'm also talking about Trump's impeachment process, private schools, Thomas Cook and socialism. Finally, it's been a week of promoting the names of young climate activists of colour as well as Greta Thurnberg. I talk about some of these and comment on the decision returned this week that Naga Munchetty went 'beyond guidelines' in her comments regarding Trump's tweet to 'go home' on BBC Breakfast. What did you hear about this week? @RowanPresHedley Music by Kevin MacLeod.

Proroguing Decision | Socialism | Young Climate Activists | Naga Muchetty

This week I'm talking about the Climate Strike on Friday and what's coming up next week if you are able to partake. I'm also talking about Trudeau and his latest problematic behaviour, blackface. I'm also exploring what's next for pregnancy visibility after a business magazine had a 'visibly pregnant CEO' on their cover. And for the fans, some mixed Eurovision chat after the UK team released some selection information this week. What did you hear about? Let me know @RowanPresHedley Music by Kevin MacLeod.

Climate Strike | Trudeau | Pregnancy Visibility | Eurovision!

How has what has happened been able to happen? Delving into my thoughts on the political and some legal antics of the last week and the historic framework by which they have occurred. We're talking; Bo Jo, Jezza, the Honourable Tory Member for the Eighteenth Century, EU legislative structures, and oppression within political systems. What a time. What did you hear about this week? @RowanPresHedley Music by Kevin MacCleod.

WHAT?!! | Politics | Law | History

The week's news stories; big, small, and odd. Prepare to audaciously stride over to your local water cooler.

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