James Ball
Political editor of The New World and author of The Other Pandemic: How QAnon Contaminated the World, appearing as the episode's featured guest to analyse Reform UK and constitutional risks.
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Nov 8, 2025 • 30min
Are the world’s Gen Z protests different?
In this engaging discussion, James Ball, a political editor and author, highlights how digital organizing shapes modern protests. Sally Gibson, editor focused on free expression, identifies unifying themes among global Gen Z movements, such as exclusion and corruption. Moroccan artist Iman Zoubai shares her motivations for protesting in Fez, stressing local issues like healthcare and education. Gunar Raj Luwitel offers insight into Nepal's protests, linking public frustration to broader trends. Together, they uncover how today's youth leverage technology to mobilize and demand change.
Feb 20, 2026 • 1h 3min
Withstanding the Farage Barrage – Can we Reform-proof the UK?
James Ball, political editor of The New World and author of The Other Pandemic, tackles whether Reform UK could pull off a Project 2025-style overhaul of Britain’s institutions. He unpacks constitutional weak spots, immigration plans, threats to the BBC and how norm-busting could play out in practice. Short, sharp, and alarming takes on the balance between political ambition and institutional resistance.
