AntiSocial Episodes Episode guide
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Racism and the countryside
The UK countryside is very white, but is it racist?
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Eurovision and Israel
The war in Gaza prompts calls to boycott this year’s song contest.
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Misgendering and Hate Crime
Exploring the debate around gender, pronouns, and Scotland’s new hate crime law.
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Does Britain need a Muslim war memorial?
Plans for a Muslim war memorial have sparked debate about history, identity, and monuments
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'Black Out' performances
Are stage shows aimed at black audiences inclusive or divisive?
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Culture wars in Europe
Surrogacy in Italy, feminism in Spain, and culture wars activism across borders.
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The National Anthem
The debate about whether we should sing God Save the King.
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Trans kids and schools
How schools should deal with kids who want to change their gender identity.
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Is reality TV stereotyping black women?
A contestant on the TV show I'm a Celebrity sparks a debate about racism and misogyny.
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Lawyers: 'lefty' or right?
The debate around so-called 'lefty lawyers'. What's behind the use of the phrase?
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The 'digital pound'
Would you swap cash for a central bank digital currency?
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Political symbols at work
Should we be free to wear any political symbol at work?
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Counting sexual partners
Does your sexual history matter, and is it relevant whether you’re a man or a woman?
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Jewish actors for Jewish roles?
The debate about whether Jewish characters should always be played by Jewish actors.
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Can white people be victims of racism?
The argument about prejudice, power, and the disputed idea of “reverse racism”.
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'Queering' museums
The debate sparked by reviewing historic collections through a queer or LGBT lens.
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Hard work and mental health
Is better awareness of mental illness a good thing - or encouraging people out of work?
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'Woke' capitalism
Should companies weigh-in on sensitive social issues?
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Barbie and the patriarchy
What is 'the patriarchy' and does it still exist in the UK today?
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Cultural appropriation and Afro wigs
Abba fans were asked not to wear Afro wigs over claims they are 'culturally insensitive'.
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Covid vaccines and misinformation
An MP's speech about Covid vaccines was removed from YouTube for alleged misinformation.
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Sex education and schools
Some school pupils are learning about pleasure, and parents think it’s too explicit.
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Blasphemy laws and free speech
How do you balance respect for religion with free speech?
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Body positivity and fat
The body positivity movement is accused of promoting obesity.
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Asylum seekers and the far right
Protestors about asylum seekers in hotels have been called 'far right'.
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15-minute Cities and Freedom
How talk of traffic restrictions in Oxford became a heated debate about freedom.
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Delilah and cancelling songs
Calls for rugby fans to stop singing Delilah.
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Trans women and prisons
The row over a trans woman convicted of rape sent to a women's prison in Scotland.
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Neurodiversity and autism
What is neurodiversity, and how has it changed the way we talk about autism?
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Brit Awards and gender
Is the music industry ready for gender neutrality?