The James Kennedy Podcast

This week, James chats with Owen Winter from the 'Make Votes Matter' campaign for Proportional Representation. Owen explains why the UK's 'First Past The Post' voting system is flawed, how proportional representation works and why it would have far reaching benefits for our democracy. 'Make Votes Matter' can be found at :   https://www.makevotesmatter.org.ukPlease subscribe to the channel for more podcasts 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.

Metallica, Foo Fighters, Biffy Clryo, Frank Turner, Green Day, The Wildhearts and Muse are just some of the many bands interviewed by legendary music journalist, Ian Winwood. He joins me today to chat about his brilliant career writing for Kerrang Magazine,  Rolling Stone, NME & The Telegraph, as well as his latest book, 'Bodies - Life and Death in Music' - a much needed exposé of the true reality behind the lives of our favourite artists and how the music industry needs serious reform. 'Bodies' is available in all book stores now.Please subscribe to the channel for more podcasts 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.

Investigative journalist Mark Curtis discusses the UK's hidden involvement in conflicts, collusion with repressive regimes, and elite's pursuit of power. The podcast delves into Britain's history of deception, global power dynamics, and challenges in foreign policy-making. It also addresses the role of corporate media and the importance of independent reporting.

Dan Gardner is a New York Times best selling author, speaker & consultant working mostly in the fields of psychology & human behaviour. On this episode, we discuss cognitive biases, decision making, uncertainty, dart-throwing chimps, how to think better and Dan gives a tour of his game-changing books, 'Risk', 'Future Babble' and 'Super Forecasting'. Dan can be found at : https://www.dangardner.caPlease subscribe to the channel for more podcasts 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.

Greg Palast is an investigative journalist, reporter, filmmaker and author of best selling books such as 'Armed Madhouse', 'The Best Democracy Money Can Buy' and 'Vultures Picnic'. In this episode, Greg blows the lid on whats behind the current conflict in Ukraine and how it ties in with oil, religion, empire and money. A truly mind blowing conversation - do not miss! Greg Palast can be found at : https://www.gregpalast.comPlease subscribe to the channel for more podcasts every week!Say hello to me at :https://twitter.com/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.

Ford Fischer is an independent video journalist & film maker. His content has been featured on mainstream news outlets all over the world as well as major Hollywood movies such as Borat & BlacKkKlansman. In this epsiode we discuss Ford's fascinating work and chat activism, censorship & the importance of independent media. Check out Ford's work at : https://news2share.comPlease subscribe to the channel for more podcasts every week!Say hello to me at :https://twitter.com/jameskennedyuk Join 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.

In this episode, James chats to Anthony Slaughter - leader of the Green Party Wales - about the climate crisis, activism, electoral reform...and Punk rock! You can follow Anthony at : https://twitter.com/as_penarth And check out the Green Party at : https://vote.greenparty.org.ukPlease subscribe to the channel for more podcasts every week!Say hello to me at :https://twitter.com/jameskennedyuk Join 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.

Jackie Chambers is the guitarist with the UK band, Girlschool - the longest-running all-female rock band, who are still active after more than 40 years. We chat meditation, writing process, sobriety, her new band 'Syteria' and a life philosophy informed by decades in rock'n'roll. Girlschool are at : http://girlschool.co.ukSyteria are at : https://syteria.co.ukPlease subscribe to the channel 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.

Tatiana Seryán is the global Comms & Media coordinator for Extinction Rebellion. She has a long history of activism and in this episode we talk about the power of hope, everyday heroes, activism, purpose and the climate emergency as well as trading Magic Mushroom stories whilst getting hammered throughout. Find out more about Extinction Rebellion at : https://rebellion.globalPlease subscribe to the channel 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.

Lee Camp is an American comedian, writer & host of the Redacted Tonight show on RT and the Moment of Clarity podcast. On this episode, Lee joins us to talk about the recent take-down of his shows, his view on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, censorship, hating Alex Jones and more. Lee can be found at : www.Patreon.com/LeeCampwww.twitter.com/leecamphttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6x4Ua-idK0qzy4YWOimO3gPlease subscribe to the channel 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.