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RAW News PodcastsApr 26, 2021
INSIGHT EXTRA 23/05/2024 - The Day After the Storm...
Join Amelia Coleman and her studio panel as they reflect on the events of yesterday and look ahead to future weeks of General Election campaigning.
With insights on how this call for a General Election will affect parties ranging from Reform UK to the Greens, to opinions on day one of campaigning , this is an episode you don't want to miss!
Panel Featuring: Elijah Doueu, James Lewis, Angel Sun, Seth Bristol and Rania Mullen.
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INSIGHT EXTRA 22/05/24 - LIVE student reaction to General Election Announcement
Join James Lewis and his studio panel, in this special episode of Insight, as they give LIVE reactions to the announcement there will be a UK General Election on the 4th of July.
Panel Featuring: Seth Bristow, Matthew Titterington, Ben Cavasi and Gleiselle Cachero
INSIGHT 17/05/24 - Starmer, Sex Education Guidance and Eurovision
This week on Insight, Amelia Coleman and her studio panel discuss an update on the WSP encampment, Sir Keir Starmer's six leadership pledges, new government guidance related to sex education in schools and the controversy surrounding the Eurovision Song Contest 2024.
Panel Featuring: Ben Cavasi, James Lewis, James Watson, Rania Mullen and Matthew Titterington.
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INSIGHT EXTRA 07/05/24 - Local Elections Special
Join James Lewis and his studio panel, in this special episode of Insight, as they discuss the recent local elections and the impact these results may have within a general election year in the UK.
Panel Featuring: Amelia Coleman and Ben Cavasi.
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INSIGHT 01/05/24 - WSP Piazza Occupation, Yousaf Quits and Dan Poulter Moves to Labour
This week on Insight, Amelia Coleman and her studio panel discuss Warwick Stands with Palestine's Piazza Occupation, the resignation of Hamza Yousaf and Dan Poulter's decision to cross the floor.
Panel featuring: Elijah Doueu, James Watson, James Lewis, Matthew Titterington, Angel Sun, and Ben Cavasi.
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Insight 13/3/24- SU Elections, Hunt's Budget, and Women in Parliament
On the final Insight of the term (and of James' time as Head of News) the student panel wrap-up RAW's coverage of the SU Spring Elections, discuss last week's budget, and talk about the barriers for women becoming MPs.
Hosted by James Lewis. Studio panel featuring Angel Sun, Matthew Titterington, Gleiselle Cachero and Ben Cavasi.
Thank you for listening over the past year! - James
SU Spring Elections: find full results here. And watch The Big Decision, RAW's live results show, here.
Insight 28/2/24- Warwick Africa Summit, and Chaos in the Commons
Hillary, Michelle and Tadi join James in the studio to discuss this weekend's Warwick Africa Summit. Find more information about the conference here.
The studio panel are on hand to discuss last week's chaos in the House of Commons over the Gaza ceasefire vote, the safety of MPs, and the whip being suspended from former Conservative Deputy Chairman Lee Anderson.
Studio panel featuring Ben Cavasi, Amelia Coleman, Will Kingswood, Gleisele Cachero, Angel Sun, and Matthew Titterington. Hosted by James Lewis.
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Insight 21/2/24- Navalny's Death, Gaza Ceasefire Vote, and Phones in Schools
This week on Insight, James Lewis and the studio panel discuss the death of Alexei Navalny, the SNP's parliamentary motion for a ceasefire in Gaza, and government guidance to ban phones in schools.
Panel featuring: Amelia Coleman, Angel Sun, Iris Sambrano, Matthew Titterington, Seth Bristow, and Ben Cavasi.
Insight 14/2/24- Rochdale By-Election, Trump on NATO and Biden's Memory
It may be reading week (for some) at Warwick, but that doesn't mean the news stops. This week, James Lewis is joined by Angel Sun and Ben Cavasi. They discuss the state of the Rochdale by-election, and head across the pond for the latest in American politics.
The panelists also bring a story they want to spotlight: recent events in Pakistan, and Rishi Sunak's GB News townhall.
Insight 7/2/24- King's Cancer, Dentistry, and National Student Walkout for Palestine
The podcast edit of RAW's flagship news show, Insight. We discuss the impact of the King's cancer diagnosis and incentives to improve NHS dentistry. Plus an update from the National Student Walkout for Palestine events on campus.
Hosted by James Lewis. Featuring Angel Sun, Ben Cavasi, Amelia Coleman, Gleiselle Cachero and Sanjni Gohil.
Find information about Warwick's Wellbeing and Student Support here.
Insight 31/1/24- Disposable Vapes, Northern Ireland, and WW3?
This week, James and the studio panel talk about the big viral question on TikTok: are we getting conscripted to the army? Plus a discussion on the ban of disposable vapes, and the return of power sharing in Northern Ireland.
Hosted by James Lewis.
Studio panel featuring Angel Sun, Amelia Coleman, Gleiselle Cachero and Ben Cavassi.
Insight 24/1/24- Campus Update, New Hampshire and Storms
This week, we talk about the latest from campus with politician visits, honorary doctorates and the SU elections. Plus the latest in US politics following the New Hampshire primary, and the storms that have been battering the UK.
Hosted by James Lewis
Studio panel featuring Amelia Coleman, Gleiselle Cachero, Elijah Doueu, Angel Sun, Matthew Titterington and Ben Cavasi
Insight 17/1/24- Rwanda Vote, Trains, and Trump
This week on Insight, James Lewis and guests discuss the Rwanda Bill crunch votes in Parliament, the state of the UK railway network, and the Iowa Caucus.
Studio panel featuring Sanjana Iyer, Gleiselle Cachero, Grace Lam, and Ben Cavasi. Follow RAW News here.
Insight 10/1/24- Report+Support, Post Office Scandal, and Elections
Welcome to the first Insight of 2024! Report + Support have released its annual report for 2022-23: James Lewis explains the details, and is joined by guests in the studio to give their reaction.
The panel react live to the announcement of a law to exonerate victims of the Post Office Horizon scandal, and give their initial thoughts on the elections taking place around the world this year.
Studio panelists: Amelia Coleman, Angel Sun, and Ben Cavasi.
Presented & Produced by James Lewis
Insight 6/12/23- Pro-Palestine Demonstration, Immigration Policy, and Christmas on Campus
This week, we bring you a RAW News Report from the pro-Palestine demonstration that took place on campus last week.
James Lewis is joined by Gleiselle Cachero, Grace Lam, Angel Sun, and Ben Cavasi in the studio. They discuss the latest announcements on visas and the Rwanda scheme, plus the run up to Christmas on campus.
Merry Christmas from RAW News!
Insight 29/11/23- Autumn Statement, Elgin Parthenon Marbles, and campus pro-Palestine demonstration
Insight is back after a break for RAW's charity week! James Lewis is joined in the studio by Sophia Skenderis and Angel Sun, discussing the Autumn Statement and the straining of Anglo-Greek relations over the Elgin Parthenon Marbles.
Saskia Jessop reports from the pro-Palestine demonstration taking place on campus (Additional reporting from Gleiselle Cachero).
Plus an update on what's happening on campus in the run up to Christmas.
On the demonstration, a University of Warwick spokesperson said: “We are aware of a pro-Palestine march due to take place on campus later today and fully respect the right to lawful protest. Whilst freedom of speech is a vital component of university life, we would always urge people to show respect, kindness and empathy to each other. These are the values we hold dear as a diverse and welcoming community."
Insight 15/11/23- Cabinet Reshuffle, Rwanda Scheme Unlawful, and RAW Wins Awards
What do the panel think of David Cameron's return to government? Listen to Insight for discussion about the cabinet reshuffle, and reaction to the breaking news that the Rwanda Scheme has been ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court.
Plus the details about the ongoing All Student Vote, and RAW's winning night at the Student Radio Awards.
Insight 8/11/23- King's Speech & US Politics
Join James Lewis and Ben Cavasi, as they delve into the government's plan for the year ahead in the King's Speech.
They also discuss what's happening in American politics, with a year to go until the Presidential Election.
James provides an update on strikes, as the UCU reballot fails to reach the turnout threshold required for industrial action.
Insight 1/11/23- Covid Inquiry Revelations, Storms, and a Campus Update
The revelations from the COVID inquiry dominate this week's show: Boris Johnson's alleged comments on the elderly, and Dominic Cummings' sweary WhatsApps. The panel also discuss the storms hitting the UK, plus the arrival of the SPUD Van in this week's campus update.
Insight is hosted by James Lewis. Panel featuring Aaliya Elias, Angel Sun, Gleiselle Cachero, Ben Cavasi, and Grace Lam.
Insight 25/10/23- Black History Month, By-Elections, and Protest on Campus
This week on Insight, Warwick SU's Ethnic Minorities Officer Nia Marcus-Taylor is in the studio discussing Black History Month on campus.
James Lewis is joined by his panel of guests, who discuss last week's Tamwoth and Mid Bedfordshire by-elections.
There is also an update from Elijah Doueu from the pro-Palestine demonstration that was taking place on campus.
Studio panel featuring Sanjni Gohil, Angel Sun, Gleiselle Cachero, and Seth Bristow.
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Insight 18/10/23- Scottish Independence, Prison Reform, and an Award Winning Car Park
Join James Lewis and his inquisitive panel of guests, as they discuss the latest news. On the agenda is Scottish independence after the SNP Conference, and reforms to prisons and sentencing. Plus a campus update, including a story about Car Park of the Year...
Panel featuring Grace Lam, Angel Sun, Gleiselle Cachero, Ben Cavasi, and Seth Bristow.
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Insight 11/10/23- Labour Party Conference, AI & Democracy, and The Boar Podcasts
Join RAW's premier news show, hosed by James Lewis.
Matt Randell, editor of The Boar's Podcasts section, is in the studio to discuss the newest section of the student newspaper.
The panel discussion this week focuses on Keir Starmer's speech at the Labour Party Conference, as well as the deepfake of him released this week. Featuring Angel and Leopod.
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Insight 4/10/23- HS2 and the Conservative Party Conference
Insight is back for the 2023/24 academic year!
The Conservative Party Conference was the focus of discussion in the studio, with live reaction to Rishi Sunak's speech in which the scrapping of HS2's northern leg was announced. Suella Braverman's speech was also put under the microscope. The panelists shared what they're looking forward to in the academic year, and shared their politician karaoke partners.
Hosted by James Lewis. Panel featuring Angel Sun, Gleiselle Cachero, Ben Cavasi, Ethan Harvey, and Seth Bristow.
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Insight 30/6/23- Free Sports Memberships, Rwanda Scheme, and Supermarket Prices
For the final Insight of the year, James Lewis is in the studio with Naomi Richardson. They discuss the pilot scheme for around 300 students to recieve free sports memberships next year. Plus the Court of Appeal ruling the Rwanda scheme unlawful, and supermarket bosses questioned about food inflation.
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Insight 23/6/53- Titanic Submersible, Interest Rates, and SocFest
James Lewis and Izzy Bailey discuss the OceanGate Titanic submersible disaster, as well as the rise in interest rates. Plus hear about James' day at SocFest, including cheese rolling and painting.
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Insignt 16/6/23- Nottingham Attacks, Pardons Widened, and the end for Boris Johnson?
Is Boris Johnson's political career over? Rebecca Cole and Seth Bristow join James Lewis in the studio to talk about the Privileges Committee Report that said the former PM had lied to Parliament. They also discuss the attacks in Nottingham, as well as the widening of a scheme to give pardons for historic 'gay convictions'.
Support is available from Warwick Wellbeing Services (warwick.ac.uk/services/wss), SU Advice Centre (www.warwicksu.com/help-support) and the Chaplaincy (warwick.ac.uk/services/chaplaincy)
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Insight 8/6/23- Kakhovka Dam & (Deputy) Prime Minister's Questions
Head of News James Lewis is joined in the studio by a mix of RAW grandees and Insight debutants. They discuss the latest situation in Ukraine following the collapse of the Kakhovka Dam. Plus (Deputy) Prime Minister's Questions: the issues of the week, and whether students pay attention to the goings on in the Commons.
Featuring: Cory, Sophia, Hannah, Enoch, and Cam.
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Insight 2/6/23- Personal Tutor Concerns, Covid Inquiry WhatsApps, and Train Strikes
In this week's Insight, Head of News James Lewis has a special report into an open letter signed by Warwick students and staff, that expresses concerns about personal tutor ratios in the Social Sciences faculty.
James is also in the studio to discuss the battle over information being handed over by the Government to the Covid-19 Inquiry, namely Boris Johnson's WhatsApps. He also asks, will the train strikes ever end?
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Insight 26/5/23- Immigration Figures, Suella Speeding, and DeSantis' Twitter Space
Listen back to the latest edition of RAW's premier news show. Head of News James Lewis is in the studio, discussing the latest news on recent UK immigration figures and the Suella Braverman speeding saga. After Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign launch was overshadowed by Twitter Spaces issues, James also asks what social media you would use to start a political campaign.
First Broadcast Friday 26th May 2023.
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Insight 19/5/23- Eurovision on the Piazza, Protest, and Housebuilding
Catch up with Friday 19th May's edition of RAW's premier news show. In the studio, Head of News James Lewis is still recovering from Eurovision on the Piazza. He also discusses the right to protest, and housebuilding on the green belt. There are also updates on the SU All Student Vote and elections, plus the formation of a Warwick District Council cabinet.
First Broadcast Friday 19th May 2023.
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Insight 12/5/23: Graduation Choir, Illegal Migration Bill Protest, and Technical Difficulties
Technical issues meant Insight could not be broadcast as usual on Friday 12th May, but Head of News James Lewis is still here to bring you the latest from campus and beyond. In news first broken by RAW, hear our report about major changes to graduation ceremonies and the role of Warwick's Chamber Choir. There's also an interview from the Warwick Student Action for Refugees protest against the Illegal Migration Bill, that happened on the Piazza on 10th May.
Chamber Choir Report: Presented by Amelia Coleman. Produced by James Lewis.
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Insight 5/5/23: Classism, Local Election Results, and the Coronation
Join RAW's premier news show, giving Warwick students the opportunity to discuss the stories that matter, on and off campus. Head of News James Lewis is in the studio with the latest news. Hear his interview with Kieran Barry (Warwick SU Widening Participation Officer) and Thalia Sheriff-Horner (Co-founder of 93% Club Warwick) about the Let's Talk About Classism campaign.
James also digests the results from the local elections, including the counts in Coventry and Warwick, and looks ahead to the Coronation of King Charles III.
First Broadcast Friday 5th May 2023.
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Insight 28/4/23: Marking Boycott, Sudan, and Local Elections
Join RAW's premier news show, giving Warwick students the opportunity to discuss the stories that matter, on and off campus. Head of News James Lewis is joined in the studio by Cameron Roberts and Mackenzie Pickersgill. They discuss the UCU Marking & Assessment Boycott (featuring an interview with Warwick UCU's Co-Chair), the situation in Sudan, and preview the Local Elections.
First broadcast on Friday 28th April 2023.
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Big Decision 2022: Live Results Night
Live results from the 2022 Warwick SU Elections, brought to you from RAW.
#WarwickSUElections22 #BigDecision2022
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Big Decision 2022: Sports & Societies Officer Candidate Interviews
As part of our Big Decision 2022 coverage, RAW and The Boar sit down with the Sports & Societies Officer candidates.
#BigDecision2022 #WarwickSUElections22
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Big Decision 2022: Presidential Candidate Interviews
As part of our Big Decision 2022 coverage, RAW and The Boar sit down with the Presidential candidates.
#BigDecision2022 #WarwickSUElections22
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Big Decision 2022: Postgraduate & Welfare and Campaigns Officer Candidate Interviews
As part of our Big Decision 2022 coverage, RAW and The Boar sit down with the Postgraduate & Welfare and Campaigns Officer candidates.
#BigDecision2022 #WarwickSUElections22
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Big Decision 2022: Democracy and Development & Education Officer Candidate Interviews
As part of our Big Decision 2022 coverage, RAW and The Boar sit down with the Democracy and Development and Education Officer candidates.
#BigDecision2022 #WarwickSUElections22
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RAW News Interviews: Owen Jones
Head of News Cam Hall interviews Owen Jones about the Coventry Bin Strikes and nationwide UCU strikes, and how students can show solidarity, and discuss Keir Starmer's leadership of the Labour Party.
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RAW News Reports: Lucy Lawson on Spiking at Warwick
CW: Spiking, Sexual Assault
Following increased incidents of drink spiking over the last few months, Lucy Lawson documents this and reviews the response to this by the student community, University, SU and local nightlife venues.
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RAW News Interviews: Ros Atkins
Head of News Cam Hall sits down with BBC journalist and broadcaster Ros Atkins to discuss his 'Ros Atkins On...' explainers, their research process and the significance of impartial journalism, alongside his work to increase diversity and accessibility in journalism through the 50:50 project, and his advice for young people looking to get into broadcast journalism.
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RAW Women's Week 2022: Naomi Richardson - Being a woman in the 21st Century
As part of RAW 1251AM's Women's Week coverage, Naomi Richardson celebrates being a woman in the 21st century, and discusses the women that have inspired her and her friends.
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RAW Women's Week 2022: Isabelle Lambert - Why are teenage girl's ambitions never taken seriously?
As part of RAW 1251AM's Women's Week coverage, Isabelle Lambert questions why teenage girl's ambitions are not taken seriously, and explores how this undermines women's contributions to society.
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RAW Women's Week 2022: Lucy Lawson - Female Representation
As part of RAW 1251AM's Women's Week coverage, Lucy Lawson discusses increasing female representation in prominent positions across society, and what female representation means to Warwick students.
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RAW Women's Week 2022: Lucy Ferriby-Stocks - Women in the Media
As part of RAW 1251AM's Women's Week coverage, Lucy Ferriby-Stocks discusses prominent women in the media, and the figures that have inspired her.
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RAW News Interviews: Professor Mike Tildesley
As Term 1 comes to a close and Christmas is round the corner, Head of News Cam Hall sits down with University of Warwick epidemiologist and SPI-M member, Professor Mike Tildesley, to discuss the latest about the Omicron Variant, the prospect of new restrictions, and how much progress has been made against COVID in 2021.
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RAW News Interviews: Warwick SU President Shingai Dzumbira
Head of News Cam Hall interviews Warwick SU President Shingai Dzumbira as the academic year begins, discussing some of the biggest student issues including blended learning and the cost of living, and her plans and advice to new students for the year ahead.
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RAW News Interviews: Warwick SU Democracy and Development Officer Jacob Jefferson
Head of News Cam Hall interviews Warwick SU Democracy and Development Officer Jacob Jefferson discussing the Autumn Elections and other opportunities to get involved in student democracy at Warwick.
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RAW News Reports: Warwick's Esports Centre Opens
Head of News Cam Hall reports from the opening of Warwick University's new Esports Centre.
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RAW News Interviews: Dr Mike Tildesley
As the academic year comes to an end, Head of News Cam Hall sits down with University of Warwick epidemiologist and SPI-M member, Dr Mike Tildesley, to discuss the latest about the Delta Variant, vaccinations, and plans for Term 1 next year.
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