The James Kennedy Podcast

Maggi Savin-Baden is a Professor of Education at Worcester University as well as the author of a staggering 21 books and over 60 peer reviewed journals. On this fascinating episode we chat about digital immortality, hybrid humans, robotics, artificial reality, digital afterlife, the education system and the future. Maggi can be found at : https://maggisavinbaden.wordpress.comSupport the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukPlease subscribe to the channel for more awesome guests every week!More about me at : https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyukAnd check out my music page at :https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadYJoin the Secret Society at : www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribeThis is a Movement--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejameskennedypodcast/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we're discussing the issue of 'assisted dying' with Nathan Stilwell from the campaign group, 'My Death My Decision'. Nathan explains what assisted dying is, argues the case for why it should be legal in the UK & what the obstacles are to that happening. 'My Death My Decision' can be found at : https://www.mydeath-mydecision.org.ukSupport the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukPlease subscribe to the channel for more awesome guests every week!More about me at : https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyukAnd check out my music page at :https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadYJoin the Secret Society at : www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribeThis is a Movement--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejameskennedypodcast/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Rolles is the senior policy analyst at Transform - a charity that campaigns for a radical change to Drug Policy. He has been campaigning on this issue since 1998 and regularly features on mainstream TV & print media to argue the case for the legalisation of drugs. On this episode we discuss why the current system doesn't work, why legalisation is the solution and what that would look like in practice. This was a fascinating conversation that will challenge many preconceptions. Transform can be found at :  https://transformdrugs.org Support the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukPlease subscribe to the channel for more awesome guests every week!Check out my music page at : https://linktr.ee/makeangerMore about me at : https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyukJoin the Secret Society at : www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribeThis is a Movement--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejameskennedypodcast/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zehrah Hasan is an immigration, asylum & public law barrister, previously at Garden Court Chambers, now working as the Advocacy Director at the Joint Council for The Welfare of Immigrants. On this broad ranging episode, Zehrah explains asylum law, the true reality for refugees in the UK, our colonial legacy, why things are getting worse & what we can do about it. The JCWI can be found at : https://www.jcwi.org.ukAnti Raids are at : https://antiraids.netZehrah is on Twitter at : https://twitter.com/zedhas3Support the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukPlease subscribe to the channel for more awesome guests every week!Check out my music page at : https://linktr.ee/makeangerMore about me at : https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyukJoin the Secret Society at : www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribeThis is a Movement--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejameskennedypodcast/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trystan Huw Clarke (aka Daddy Huw) is one of the founders of 'Metalidads' - a support community who use rock and metal as a vessel to get dads talking and break the taboo of men's mental health. We discuss the importance of men being able to talk about their problems, masculinity, fatherhood, mental health, the great work being done by Metalidads and of course, heavy metal. We also get a taste of Huw's impressive ACDC impression. Check out the Metalidads at : https://linktr.ee/metalidadsSupport the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukPlease subscribe to the channel for more awesome guests every week!More about me at : https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyukJoin the Secret Society at : www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribeThis is a Movement--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejameskennedypodcast/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Yara Hawari is the senior policy analyst at Al-Shabaka - The Palestinian Policy Network, as well as being a tireless campaigner for the Palestinian cause, an author and a political commentator. In this episode, Yara explains the history of the Palestinian struggle, the daily realities, the role of the west, solutions, obstacles & what we can do to help. We also discuss the recent assassination of Shireen Abu Akleh, the arms industry & the geopolitical importance of Israel. You can follow Yara on Twitter at : https://twitter.com/yarahawariSupport the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukPlease subscribe to the channel for more awesome guests every week!More about me at : https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyukJoin the Secret Society at : www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribeThis is a Movement--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejameskennedypodcast/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Davyd is the CEO of the Music Venue Trust, a UK charity which acts to protect, secure and improve UK Grassroots Music Venues. In our chat, Mark explains why live venues are struggling, what we can do about it, why these venues are important and our new band, 'Cattle Smasher'. Mark also tells of his time promoting gigs at the Tunbridge Wells Forum where he hosted early shows by Oasis, Adele and a young Ed Sheeran. The Music Venue Trust can be found at :  https://musicvenuetrust.com  Support the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyuk  Please subscribe to the channel for more awesome guests every week! More about me at : https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyuk  Join the Secret Society at : www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe This is a Movement--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejameskennedypodcast/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Gray is a member of the multi-platinum selling band 'Gomez' as well as being a board director of the PRS and The Ivors Academy. He is also the active and outspoken founder of the Broken Record Campaign, where he pushes for fairer remuneration for musicians and a change in the laws around streaming and digital music. Here Tom lays down the case for regulation change, explains how the current music streaming system is still rigged in favour of the major labels and what we can do about it. Tom can be found at : @MrTomGray on Twitter. Support the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukPlease subscribe to the channel for more awesome guests every week!More about me at : https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyukAnd check out my other channel at :https://www.youtube.com/c/jameskennedystuffJoin the Secret Society at : www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribeThis is a Movement--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejameskennedypodcast/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimmy Watkins is a former professional athlete turned rock musician who formed the popular running club 'Running Punks'. On this episode, Jimmy talks openly his sobriety, mental health, the benefits of running, rock music and hating pubs with carpets. Jimmy is equal parts hilarious, honest, genuine and insightful. Running Punks can be found at : www.runningpunks.comPlease subscribe to the podcast for more episodes and get in touch at : https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyukAnd join the Secret Society at : https://www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribeThis is a Movement--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejameskennedypodcast/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, I chat with Jonathan Rhys Williams from UBI Lab Wales about Universal Basic Income - what is it, how does it work and how can we get it. Universal Basic Income is a fascinating idea whose time has surely come and Jonathan provides a brilliant and broad overview of the subject which I think you will find interesting and hopefully inspiring. UBI Lab can be found at : https://www.ubilabnetwork.orgPlease subscribe to the channel for more awesome guests every week!More about me at : https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyukJoin the Secret Society at : www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejameskennedypodcast/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.