Bästa Angela Walker podcaster (2024)

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S4 EP05 SURVIVOR: Ani Naqvi on the Boxing Day Tsunami That Changed Her Life 33:20

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Send us a text It's 20 years since the Boxing Day tsunami in the Indian Ocean that killed more than 200,000 people. Londoner Ani Naqvi was asleep in a beach hut in Sri Lanka when the tsunami hit, filling the hut with water and almost drowning her. In this podcast Ani shares her life before the tsunami, the harrowing experience of the disaster, and …

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S4 EP04 FORCED OUT: Learning Disabled Adults Demand More Housing Rights with Ron Brown from Our Life, Our Choice 32:46

23d ago32:46

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Send us a text Adults with learning difficulties are being moved out of their homes against their wills - with some ending up in secure accommodation. Around forty "villages" have been shut down over the past few years and many residents face problems finding suitable housing. Campaigners say adults with learning difficulties and their families are…

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S4 EP03 NOT DRUNK, DYING: The Death of Gaia Young and Her Mother's Fight for Answers 32:26

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Send us a text When Gaia Young arrived at hospital confused, vomiting and complaining of a severe headache, it was assumed she was drunk or on drugs. She wasn't. The 25 year-old from London died from swelling to the brain. But what caused it? In this podcast Angela Walker talks to Gaia's mother Lady Dorit Young about her relentless campaign for ans…

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S4 EP02 EDUCATIONAL INEQUALITY: Overcoming Barriers for Black Caribbean Youth with David Okoro and Chidera Nome 39:25

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Send us a text Institutional racism, socio-economic factors and low aspirations from teachers are causing boys of Caribbean descent to fail in school. That's the view of founder of The Westside and Lewisham Young Leaders Academies, by David Okoro. Children of black Caribbean descent face significant educational disparities, with lower achievement i…

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S4 EP01 MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE EXPOSED: The Death and Cover-Up of Robbie Powell and his Family's Fight for Justice with Will Powell and Sir Rob Behrens 30:26

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Send us a text What would you do if your child died as a result of medical negligence and doctors and the police colluded to cover it up? That's what happened in the case of ten-year-old Robbie Powell. His parents are campaigning for all healthcare professionals to be legally obligated to tell the truth following a negligent death. They're supporte…

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S3 EP11 UK Race Riots - Far Right Extremists Protest Across the Country 25:06

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Send us a text Racists are on the rampage in the UK, with over 100 far-right protests planned later today. I talk to Leroy of Caribbean heritage and Mo whose Indian family were immigrants about the impact of these attacks on their communities and the country as a whole. We discuss the historical context of racism in the UK and the need for accounta…

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S3 EP10 INFECTED BLOOD SCANDAL: Deaths, Gaslighting, Incompetence and the Fight for Justice with Clive Smith 38:16

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Send us a text Thousands of patients were lied to and given blood products that infected them with HIV and Hepatitis. Doctors knowingly infected hundreds of children and then covered it up. @AngelaWalkerReportsInterviews Medical professionals and politicians put vulnerable patients at "unacceptable risk" the UK"s Infected Blood Inquiry report has f…

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S3 EP09 PUPPY FARM Camp Beagle and the dog factory where thousands of dogs are bred for toxicology tests 26:35

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Send us a text Two million scientific experiments were carried out on animals in the UK in 2022. More than four thousand Beagles were among them. Home office figures published in April 2024 show that in 2022 there were 175 cases of non-compliance to government regulations regarding the welfare of animals used in testing. More than 16,000 animals we…

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S3 EP08 LIVING WITH HIV: Matthew Hodson on Overcoming Stigma and Advocating for Awareness and Testing 27:12

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Send us a text Around 100,000 people in the UK are living with HIV. 75% of them say they face discrimination because of it. Why is that and what can be done about it? In this podcast episode, journalist Angela Walker interviews Matthew Hodson, Executive Director of the charity aidsmap about the stigma surrounding HIV and what can be done to address…

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S3 EP07 PELVIC MESH SCANDAL: Deaths, Disabilities and Denials with Kath Sansom 30:57

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Send us a text Imagine going in for routine day surgery to help stop occasional bladder leaks and being left permanently disabled needing a wheelchair or stoma bag. That's what's happened to thousands of women around the world. When Kath Sansom of Sling the Mesh began her campaign, she never imagined it would resonate with so many. This episode bri…

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Under-reported news - investigating the stories mainstream media ignore 3:07

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Send us a text A look forward to upcoming stories in the series Angela Walker in Conversation with topics ranging from animal testing to medical negligence. And a reminder of some of the stories we've covered so far - including disability discrimination and environmental destruction. Also, how you can get involved and support independent journalism…

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S3 EP06 BODY IMAGE AND EMPOWERMENT: Boudoir, Beauty, Media and Global Body Image Issues 41:05

9M ago41:05

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Send us a text Body image concerns related to weight and appearance are now prevalent on a global scale, leading to widespread mental health pressures. This conversation explores the topics of body image, self-acceptance, and the impact of social media and advertising on our perception of beauty. Alexandra Vince, a boudoir photographer, shares her …

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S3 EP05 WHAT IS BOTTOM TRAWLING? The fight for our ocean beds (bitesize version) 9:04

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Send us a text Bite size. Full length version available. Bottom trawling is a destructive fishing method that indiscriminately catches everything in its path, causing damage to the seabed and releasing carbon. Over the past 150 years, bottom trawling has depleted fish populations and harmed marine biodiversity. Efforts have been made to mitigate th…

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S3 EP04 OCEAN CRISIS: The Battle Against Bottom Trawling and the Fight for Marine Conservation with Dr Jean-Luc Solandt 30:34

9M ago30:34

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Send us a text 95 percent of fish stocks in the North Sea have been depleted due to over-fishing and bottom trawling. Bottom trawling is a destructive fishing method that indiscriminately catches everything in its path, causing damage to the seabed and releasing carbon. Over the past 150 years, bottom trawling has depleted fish populations and harm…

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S3 EP03 BOOKS KIDS LOVE READING: The Quirky World of Barry Loser Creator, Jim Smith 17:10

10M ago17:10

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Send us a text Jim Smith has sold one million children's books and his graphic novels inspire children all over the world who might otherwise not pick up a book. He won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize in 2013 for his second book “I am still not a Loser” and the second book in the spin-off series Future Ratboy won The Laugh Out Loud Children's Book Award…

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S3 EP02 HOW TO FIX BRITAIN'S HOUSING CRISIS: Homes, Sustainability and Urban Planning 49:09

11M ago49:09

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Send us a text The UK is in the middle of a chronic housing shortage. The government wants 300 thousand new homes built every year, but where should they go? Local authorities are under pressure and campaigners want to protect green spaces. How can we get the balance between the need for new homes and sustainability? Join me as I discuss these issu…

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S3 EP01 ZANE GBANGBOLA: The Boy Who Died from Cyanide Poisoning and His Family's Fight for Justice 34:57

1y ago34:57

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Send us a text Imagine losing your child to a highly poisonous gas while he's asleep in his home. This is the heart-wrenching reality that our guests, Zane Gbangbola's parents, Kye Gbangbola and Nicole Lawler lived through. Listen as they walk us through the series of events that led to Zane's death. They tell of environmental negligence, unaccount…

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S2 EP10 HOW TO LIVE WITH HEART FAILURE: BBC Sport’s Chris Slegg's Battle Against the Rare Heart Condition Ebstein's Anomaly - and His Mental Health 58:50

1y ago58:50

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Send us a text Two years ago BBC sports reporter Chris Slegg was told the unexpected news that he needed a heart transplant within a year. He was only 41. Married, with two children, the news plunged him into a deep depression as he feared for the wellbeing of his children. https://www.doctors.net.uk/AngelaWalker I first worked with Chris and his w…

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S2 EP09 MICROPLASTICS: Illegal Sewage Dumping Filling UK Rivers with Plastic. Professor Jamie Woodward 30:41

1y ago30:41

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Send us a text Every time untreated sewage is dumped in our rivers millions of microplastic particles also make their way into the water. When these discharges take place during low river flows, the microplastics settle on the riverbed, coated in a cocktail of chemicals and pathogens. These particles can be mistaken for food by hungry fish, thereby…

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S2 EP08 PREGNANCY TEST BIRTH DEFECTS: Marie Lyons' Fight For Justice Against Government and Bayer 43:07

1y ago43:07

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Send us a text EXCLUSIVE. Government commits to reviewing new evidence in Primodos scandal for first time. Families who believe miscarriages and devastating birth defects were caused by the NHS-prescribed pregnancy test Primados say it's a fantastic positive that the British government has told this programme it is "committed to reviewing all new e…

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S2 EP07 LIVING WITH EHLERS-DANLOS SYNDROME: Sarah Hamilton's Insights on Diagnosis, Management, and Advocacy for this Rare Disorder 26:49

1y ago26:49

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Send us a text Are you ready to unravel the complex world of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)? This in-depth discussion with Sarah Hamilton from Ehlers-Danlos Support UK is set to provide an enlightening perspective on this rare connective tissue disorder that affects roughly one in 500 people. From offering a closer look at the myriad of symptoms to u…

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S2 EP06 SACKED BECAUSE HER DAUGHTER HAS CANCER: Christina Harris's Battle for Job Security for Families with Seriously Ill Children 18:01

1y ago18:01

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Send us a text Imagine receiving the life-altering news that your child has been diagnosed with a serious illness and then losing your job when you take time away to look after them. Christina Harris has lost her job of 19 years because she is looking after her daughter Skye who has been diagnosed with leukaemia. Christina courageously shares her s…

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S2 EP05 CAMPAIGN AGAINST SEWAGE POLLUTION: Channel Swimmer Laura Reineke’s Battle for Cleaner Rivers 22:37

1+ y ago22:37

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered what it takes to swim the English Channel solo? Meet Laura Reineke, a fearless woman, fresh from the challenge. She shares her riveting 15-hour journey, fighting harsh weather, jellyfish and huge tankers, all while maintaining a laser-like focus and determination. Laura's monumental feat wasn't just a personal …

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S2 EP04 BIRTH TRAUMA: Campaigners call for better maternity care as record numbers suffer PTSD 46:11

1+ y ago46:11

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Send us a text More than half of mothers have experienced physical or psychological birth trauma leading them less likely to have more children because of their experience of maternity care. That's according to a study by Mumsnet instigated by Conservative MP Theo Clarke. She has founded an all-party parliamentary group on birth trauma to advocate …

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S2 EP03 FARMING IN THE UK UNDER THREAT campaigners say cheap, inferior imports are undermining the industry 45:07

1+ y ago45:07

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Send us a text Meat reared overseas using practises that would be illegal in the UK is being sold alongside British meat to unwitting consumers. Jacob Rees Mogg, North East Somerset Conservative MP has called for the UK to import 'hormone-injected beef' from Australia and the scrapping of import tariffs on food to open up trade. He said: "I want ch…

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S2 EP02 CHILDLESS MEN: Dr Robin Hadley on the sorrow of men without children 53:17

1+ y ago53:17

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Send us a text Why do we never talk about involuntary male childlessness? A quarter of men do not have children and for many of them this is not through choice. Join me as I sit down with my guest, Dr. Robin Hadley, academic and author of 'How is a Man Supposed to be a Man?'. We explore male childlessness, the stereotypes that often stifle men's di…

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S2 EP01 LIFE WITH A FEEDING TUBE: Award-Winning Campaigner Celia Chartres-Aris on Discrimination Because of Her Rare Disability 42:54

1+ y ago42:54

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Send us a text Imagine what it's like not to be able to eat, not because of a lack of food, but because of a rare disorder that prevents your body from processing it. This is the reality for our guest, Celia Chartres-Aris, living with Loeys-Dietz Syndrome. Celia's condition requires her to be reliant on a feeding tube for nutrition. Her life is a t…

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S1 EP10 UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA: Shirley Pearce on Coping with Dementia Through Empathy 42:21

1+ y ago42:21

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Send us a text What if you could better understand the complex world of dementia and discover ways to connect with your loved ones affected by it? In today's episode we meet Shirley Pearce, the CEO and founder of Understanding Dementia. A retired occupational therapist, Shirley's compassion, personal commitment and years of experience have led to t…

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S1 EP09 SEWAGE WARS: AI Exposing Sewage Pollution. Solicitor Zöe Mernick-Levene & Ashley Smith Discuss the Water Pollution Law Suit 37:45

1+ y ago37:45

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Send us a text Water companies in the UK have been dumping ever-increasing amounts of sewage into our rivers and waterways. Now, a law suit could hit them where it hurts and cost them hundreds of millions of pounds. Law firm Leigh Day is leading a collective action accusing them of abusing their dominant position by over-charging customers. The act…

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S1 EP08 PREVENTING EPILEPSY DEATHS - Jane Hanna OBE Discusses Sudden and Unexpected Deaths 51:22

1+ y ago51:22

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Send us a text Hundreds of deaths from epilepsy could be prevented every year if the condition was managed properly - according to the founder of a British charity. In the UK, at least 1,000 people with epilepsy die each year. In this powerful and informative podcast, journalist Angela Walker sits down with Jane Hanna OBE from SUDEP Action, who say…

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S1 EP07 ROGUE THERAPISTS: Sarah Healey and Ashton Collins Discuss the Dangers of Unregulated Aesthetics 38:27

1+ y ago38:27

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Send us a text Imagine having unlicensed toxins injected into your face by someone with no training. That's what is happening across the UK every day - with disastrous results. Nurse Practitioner Sarah Healey and Ashton Collins from campaign group Save Face join me to discuss the alarming lack of regulation in the booming non-surgical aesthetics in…

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S1 EP06 THE COST OF CHILDCARE: Campaigner Ian Morgan and the Plight of Britain's Nurseries 26:08

1+ y ago26:08

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Send us a text Why are so many childcare providers in the UK feeling the financial strain, and are the government's budget promises enough to tackle the issue? Listen in as we chat with Ian Morgan from the campaign group Champagne Nurseries for Lemonade Funding and director of Little Ducklings Nursery in Berkshire. We delve into the challenges that…

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S1 EP05 DISABILITY IS MY STRENGTH - The Adventures of Wheelchair User Isaac Harvey MBE 49:10

1+ y ago49:10

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Send us a text What if you could overcome the limitations of a rare disability and achieve extraordinary feats? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Isaac Harvey MBE, who has done just that. Born with limbpelvic hypoplasia, Isaac has adapted to life without arms and short legs, using his feet as hands. In this episode, we explore his personal…

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S1 EP04 CHILD POVERTY IN THE UK: Emma Cantrell MBE on the Worsening Poverty Trap 33:59

1+ y ago33:59

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Send us a text 3.8 million people in the UK experienced destitution in 2022, including around one million children. That’s according to the Joseph Rowntree Foundation report into destitution. This is almost two-and-a-half times the number of people in 2017, and nearly triple the number of children. There is an urgent need for action to tackle desti…

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S1 EP02 ABANDONED BABY: Survivor Bharti Dhir’s Journey from Abandonment and Life as a Refugee from Uganda 45:42

1+ y ago45:42

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Send us a text Get ready to be captivated by the miraculous story of Bharti Dhir, a woman abandoned as a newborn baby in Uganda, who overcame unimaginable hardships in her life. We sit down with Bharti as she shares the life-changing moment when she was discovered and adopted by a local Punjabi Sikh family, and how her mother's prophetic dreams of …

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S1 EP03 CONTAMINATED BLOOD SCANDAL: Jason Evans and Des Collins Discuss the Infected Blood Inquiry and the Compensation Chaos 43:00

1+ y ago43:00

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Send us a text Thousands of people were infected with HIV and Hepatitis after being given contaminated blood by the NHS in the 1970s and 80s. Many have since died - more are gravely ill. The government has been directed to pay compensation to those affected and quickly, yet hundreds of people haven't received a penny. Jason Evans lost his father wh…

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S1 EP01 HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS: Entrepreneur Leroy Lawrence and Matt Adey from British Business Bank Discuss Angel Investors and Start-Ups 34:29

1+ y ago34:29

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Send us a text Are you an entrepreneur seeking guidance on securing investment and navigating the start-up landscape? Join us for an insightful discussion with award-winning entrepreneur, Leroy Lawrence, and Matt Adey, the Director of Economics for British Business Bank. Discover the unique challenges facing start-ups in the UK, especially in the c…

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Trailer: Angela Walker In Conversation: The Infected Blood Compensation Scandal, Disability Positivity, Botox Regulations 1:25

1+ y ago1:25

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Send us a text Why are victims of the infected blood scandal still waiting for compensation despite a directive from the Infected Blood Inquiry chair? Meet the extraordinary man who says his disability is his strength. Plus the nurse practitioner who says the UK is the "Wild West" of the non-surgical beauty aesthetics world. My guests Jason Evans, …

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Trailer: Jason Evans and Des Collins: The Infected Blood Compensation Scandal 1:18

1+ y ago1:18

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Send us a text Thousands of people were infected with HIV and Hepatitis after being given contaminated blood by the NHS in the 1970s and 80s. Many have since died - more are gravely ill. The government has been directed to pay compensation to those affected and quickly, yet hundreds of people haven't received a penny. Jason Evans lost his father wh…

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Trailer: Angela Walker In Conversation - the New Podcast Coming Soon 1:12

1+ y ago1:12

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Send us a text Join former BBC reporter and broadcast journalist Angela Walker as she engages in thought-provoking conversations with inspirational individuals about current affairs and under-reported issues. In this podcast, we aim to shed light on important topics that often go unnoticed, providing a platform for insightful discussions. From acti…

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