For our first episode of Type1Radio Lounge, Psonik is taking the reins on another dynamic discussion of current events, oddities, eclectica and miscellanea. Joining him for this group discussion are Steve, Phi, Swami and Miles.
Up for discussion tonight are signs of a possible crackdown on cryptocurrency, the evils of wolf-whistling, a conflict of interest in the Grenfell investigation, the perils of being Toby Young, and a development in the search for MH370. Also an update on some goings-on in the Middle East with more info about the protests in Iran, and Israel’s behavior at home. The usual varied selection of music during the breaks.
Topics discussed:
Record-Breaking Cold Sweeps the Country, Will Linger Through the Week
https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2018-01-02/record-breaking-cold-sweeps-the-country-will-linger-through-the-week?context=amp
The End of Bitcoin debit cards?: Visa Tells Card Issuer Wavecrest to Close Accounts
https://btcmanager.com/end-bitcoin-debit-cards-visa-tells-card-issuer-wavecrest-close-accounts/
Why is John Worboys being released after less than 10 years?
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/jan/05/why-is-john-worboys-being-released-after-less-than-10-years
John Worboys: fury over release prompts parole system overhaul
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/jan/06/parole-decisions-overhaul-fury-release-rapist-john-worboys-sex-attacker
Wolf-Whistling Could Become a Hate Crime in London, Say Police
http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/12/08/wolf-whistling-could-become-a-hate-crime-in-london-say-police/
UK PM Cameron To TARGET Those Who ‘OBEY THE LAW’
http://21stcenturywire.com/2015/05/18/uk-pm-cameron-to-target-those-who-obey-the-law/
This is the creepiest thing David Cameron has ever said
https://www.indy100.com/article/this-is-the-creepiest-thing-david-cameron-has-ever-said–e1q_01xlZZ
Questions over KPMG role in Grenfell Tower probe
https://www.standard.co.uk/business/questions-over-kpmg-role-in-grenfell-tower-probe-a3732036.html
Toby Young row: PM ‘not impressed’ by comments
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-42595992
How can women students, academics, managers, & VCs have confidence in Toby Young to lead them?
His tweets on women/a minor’s breasts epitomise the sexism we want eradicated from public office.
Sexism in HE is well established (TEF). Does the OfS need to add more? @JoJohnsonUK pic.twitter.com/2jId6Xt8aa
— Ana ফরজানা (@wordsbyana) January 3, 2018
Underwater drones start ‘last’ search for MH370
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/underwater-drones-start-last-search-for-mh370-ff30l8bv3
The story behind #AhedTamimi's slap of Israeli soldier who had invaded the family property: she had just learned an Israeli bullet had shattered her cousin's skull. https://t.co/KaXqToSvvR
— Gareth Porter (@GarethPorter) January 6, 2018
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