Is the NFL taking a stance against Trump with Superbowl show?
The NFL chose known Bad Bunny and Greenday to perform at the Superbowl, two artists who are vehemently outspoken against Trump. Facing immense backlash from right-wing conservatives, the NFL remains unbothered. It looks an awful lot like an active stance against the Trump administration. On February 8th, Bad Bunny and...
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Opinion – women are the villains of the Beckham family drama
From Meghan Markle comparisons to scathing ‘boy mum’ memes, why are we always so quick to assume that women are the problem? I was on my way home from work when Brookyln Peltz-Beckham dropped a 700-word (yes, I checked) bomb of an Instagram story this week. Frantically refreshing my Wi-Fi...
Is The Traitors a crucible for unconscious bias?
The show is beloved nationwide, and has since spread overseas. But the experiences of Black contestants consistently mirror everyday life. Are you affronted by the suggestion that The Traitors – arguably Britain’s most beloved TV show – has an unconscious bias problem? If yes, you’re probably ignorant to the ways in which...
BBC set to make shows for YouTube in new deal
Amidst Trump’s legal threats and a waning Gen Z audience, the BBC is hoping to gain back some much-needed goodwill with a landmark new YouTube deal. The BBC has struck a deal with YouTube to make brand new content tailored specifically for the digital platform. It comes after months of turmoil...
Is the ‘Wuthering Heights’ controversy warranted?
Literary purists are on the rampage over Emerald Fennell’s upcoming adaptation of the gothic novel. But why do modern takes on historic literature so often spark backlash? Wuthering Heights may be one of the most famous books ever written, but Emily Brontë’s singular masterpiece has proved near impossible to adapt...
Has ‘Diary of a CEO’ flown too far to the right?
The popular podcast is receiving heat for a recent conversation around women and motherhood. It highlights how far the show has strayed from its origins. Stephen Bartlett is no stranger to controversy. When you head-up one of the biggest podcasts on the planet, that comes with the territory. And it...
Nicki Minaj and the rise of right wing grifting
Rapper Nicki Minaj was once considered a gay icon and a strong denouncer of Trump, having previously criticised his immigration policies and campaigns. Over the past year she has made a strong pivot the other way, appearing at right wing rallies with Erika Kirk in a likely attempt to boost her bank account and political standing. ‘I have the utmost respect and admiration for our president,’ Nicki Minaj said to...
Brigitte Bardot and the complexity of mourning celebrity
The French movie star’s death sparked sadness and scorn, as her right-wing politics mark a complicated legacy. You might now Brigitte Bardot for her blonde bombshell looks – with voluminous golden hair so infamous that she arguably cemented ‘French Girl Chic’ into modern parlance. Even if you haven’t watched any of her films, which include And God Created Woman and La Parisienne, images of Bardot in a plunging bikini are ingrained in...
Podcasts are now eligible for Golden Globes
And as the inaugural nominations are announced, liberals are winning. I can’t say I was surprised when the Golden Globes announced the addition of podcasts to their awards roster. This year, my Spotify wrapped was comprised largely of podcasts (apparently I spent thousands of hours listening to the dulcet tones of The Rest is Politics) and I’m not alone in my love for long-form listening. According to The Economist, more...
2025 was the year of yearning
We couldn’t stop longing for what it didn’t have After a decade defined by hustle and optimisation, 2025 turned toward something softer and unresolved. The year of yearning. From breakout show ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ to Charli XCX’s viral hit ‘party 4 u’, the past 12 months of romance have been all about reaching out and never touching. But why has this childhood sense of longing had such a...
