Mid-Atlantic - conversations about US, UK and world politics

Nov 29 2024 319 ep. 53 mins 1.3k
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Chit chat and debate about politics and culture in the US and UK, with Host Roifield Brown and guests.
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AI, Beauty Standards, and Body Image with Sangeeta Pillai

Nov 29 2024 34 mins  
In this episode of Mid Atlantic, host Roifield Brown sits down with Sangeeta Pillai, feminist changemaker and host of Masala Podcast, to tackle a troubling facet of artificial intelligence: its impact on body image. The conversation centers around AI-generated beauty standards and their capacity to amplify already damaging ideals perpetuated by social media and advertising.Sangeeta

Trump's wild cabinet picks

Nov 15 2024 67 mins  
In this episode of *MidAtlantic*, host Roifield Brown, joined by panelists from both sides of the Atlantic, unpacks the political reverberations of the 2024 U.S. Presidential election and shifts in British leadership. From the Democratic Party’s introspection post-Kamala Harris’s defeat to the implications of Donald Trump’s cabinet picks, the discussion spans populist movemen

America’s Political Earthquake: Trump’s Return and the Democratic Divide

Nov 08 2024 109 mins  
In this episode, host Roifield Brown leads a riveting discussion on America’s political landscape after a historic and divisive election. Joined by political activist Zee Cohen Sanchez, tech entrepreneur Mike Donoghue, and author Jarett Kobek, the group dissects the surprising return of Donald Trump to the presidency and the ramifications for the Democratic Party, American democr

Election Showdowns & Budget Balancing Acts: U.S. on the Brink, U.K. on the Tightrope

Nov 03 2024 60 mins  
In this episode of *Mid Atlantic*, host Roifield Brown assembles a dynamic panel to dissect two major political showdowns: the final week of the U.S. election and Labour’s landmark budget in the U.K. As Brown remarks, with tight swing-state races, all eyes are on pivotal battlegrounds where razor-thin margins could decide the outcome. Guests debate the atmospherics of campaign st

James Cleverley’s rising momentum and Lib Dem Conference Insights

Oct 04 2024 42 mins  
In this episode of Mid Atlantic, Roifield Brown dives into the Conservative Party leadership race, breaking down the key moments from their recent conference in Birmingham. Joined by regular contributor Cory Bernard, they explore everything from James Cleverley’s rising momentum to Kemi Badenoch’s gaffes, Robert Jenrick’s Thatcher references, and the broader question of where

Hope, Hardship, and Heating Bills, US-UK Politics in Focus

Sep 30 2024 46 mins  
This episode of *Mid Atlantic* brings together voices from both sides of the Atlantic to dissect political developments in the U.S. and the U.K. Host **Roifield Brown**, broadcasting from a rainy Birmingham, UK, leads a panel discussion with guests from Nevada, London, Los Angeles, and Liverpool. **Tonye Alltrade** shares her recent visit to the birthplace of democracy in Athens, r

Kamala's Masterclass as Trump Stumbles

Sep 15 2024 46 mins  
In this episode, host Roifield Brown leads a lively panel discussion on the recent debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. The panel, featuring Denise Hamilton, Logan Phillips, Aram Fischer, Michael Donahue, Dave Smith, and Tonye Altrade, analyzes Harris’s strong performance, which many viewed as a decisive victory that left Trump on the defensive. Despite Harris's command

Kamala "feels" like a change and Jenrick leads

Sep 06 2024 48 mins  
In this episode of Mid Atlantic, host Roifield Brown and his panel of experts delve into the latest political developments on both sides of the Atlantic. On the UK front, the Conservative Party leadership race heats up as Robert Jenrick takes the lead, with Priti Patel bowing out. The discussion centers on the ideological divides within the Tory party and what Jenrick’s lead migh

Palestine's Struggle, Global Politics and Regional Power Shifts with Mouin Rabbani

Aug 27 2024 41 mins  
In this episode of Mid Atlantic, host Roifield Brown engages in a profound discussion with Mouin Rabbani, a renowned expert on Middle Eastern affairs, focusing on the Palestinian struggle and its intricate position within the evolving dynamics of the Middle East. Rabbani offers a comprehensive analysis of Israel's intensified military actions in Gaza and the broader regional implic

Kamala Harris, and the New Face of American Leadership

Aug 24 2024 41 mins  
In this episode of Mid Atlantic, Roifield Brown leads a deep discussion with an expert panel on two major developments: the Democratic National Convention (DNC) and the suspension of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s presidential campaign. With voices spanning from Texas to the UK, the panel provides a well-rounded analysis of these pivotal moments in U.S. politics.The panel explores the sig