Fuse in Focus

S4E7 - Russia, COVID-19 in India and local elections

Mon, 10 May 2021 12:21:33 -0000

This week on fuse in focus the team discusses the strife engulfing Russian politics centring around the two personalities of Vladimir Putin and the imprisoned activist Alexei Navalny. In other international news we discuss the Indian covid catastrophe and the debate surrounding responsibilities of support by members of the Indian diaspora. In domestic news fuse in focus members debate the electoral potentialities of the northern Independence Party and drawbacks of first past the post voting. Finally in Manchester student news we look at the motives and demands of a new student occupation of the Sam Alex building.

S4E6 - Northern Ireland, Kier Starmer, and the Death of Prince Phillip

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 13:32:23 -0000

On this week's episode of Fuse in Focus the team discuss the violence seen on the streets of Belfast and their implications on the state of the union and Brexit trade protocols. Additionally as keir starmer’s leadership of the Labour Party reaches a year this month, we look at the strengths and weaknesses of the leader of the opposition. Finally, fuse in focus discusses the media response to the passing of Prince Philip.

S4E5 - UK protests, Sturgeon upset, National Census, and Global Britain

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 16:28:10 -0000

This week's episode covers recent developments in Bristol surrounding the Kill the Bill protests and the implications of the new police bill, Nicola Sturgeon's fate in parliament, the UK census, and Britain's projection of a Global Britain

S4E4 - The Syrian Conflict, GB News, and Kill The Bill

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:39:25 -0000

This week on fuse in focus we discuss the global impact of the Syrian conflict, as it reaches 10 years since the uprising began. Also on the show we debate the question of the “foxification” of British media as the prospect of GB news and News UK TV look to introduce American-style partisan news platforms in Britain. We finish on the seismic waves reverberating across British politics related to the crime bill and Sarah Everard case.

S4E3 - Global vaccine inequalities, The Royals, Sacha Lord, and #NancyOut

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 13:48:50 -0000

This week’s show covers the politicisation of Covid vaccine distributions, Meghan and Harry’s highly anticipated Oprah interview, an interview with Sacha Lord, and a reflection on the #NancyOut campaign

S4E2 - Vaccine uptake discrepancies, the student experience, and #NancyOut

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 16:40:22 -0000

This week’s episode covers lower vaccination rates among ethnic minorities, compensation for a subpar student experience amid the pandemic, and the imminent referendum to remove Vice Chancellor Nancy Rothwell from office.

S4E1 - Interview with Nancy Rothwell

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 14:36:48 -0000

Fuse FM’s co-heads of news speak to university vice-chancellor Dame Nancy Rothwell about the turbulent year her administration has faced, followed by a post-discussion with the Fuse in Focus team.

S3E7 - Episode #21 - Vaccinations, Protests in Poland, Deportations and Florence Given

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 08:56:56 -0000

This week’s fuse in focus show will be looking at the impact of national and international vaccination roll out, asking questions whether mass inoculation will be effective and equitable. On our theme of mass protests, we are looking at Poland’s abortion legislation and the female-led protests fighting for women’s reproductive rights. Our domestic story focuses on the anti-deportation campaign and reaction towards the government’s deportation attempts. Our final stories include the topic of intellectual plagiarism scandals involving Spotify and youth internship debates, along with the intellectual plagiarism and ‘pop-feminism’ discussion surrounding Florence Given. We finish on Jessie’s little mix exit and how this story links to student mental health awareness.

S3E6 - Episode #20 - Global Climate Change Policies, Civil Unrest in India, #NoMoreNancy, Brexit Negotiations

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 14:14:43 -0000

In this episode we discuss global climate change policies, the ongoing riots in India, a controversial lockdown orgy in Brussels, the backlash against Dame Nancy Rothwell, Brexit negotiations, and a story on Netflix’s The Crown.

S3E5 - Episode #19 - Undercover Policing Inquiry, Anti-Vaxxers, The New Tier System

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 17:10:46 -0000

This episode covers the Undercover Policing Inquiry, the ethics of fast fashion, anti-vaxxers, the post-lockdown tier system, university-organised Covid testing, the Manchester student rent strikers’ victory, and a party in Fallowfield gone awry.