In a week where:

1. Tommy Robinson charged with terror offences after surrendering to the police & then jailed for Contempt of Court.
2. Israeli military carries out strikes on Iran.
3. Japan's ruling LDP coalition loses majority for first time since 2009.
4. David Harris, actor best known for role in "The Warriors," dies at age 75.
5. Manchester United sack manager Erik Ten Hag.

In the first of three Politics segments: In this climate where the UK Government still refuses to do the right thing when it comes to the Palestinian Genocide, here are the other six Genocides Britain has had a hand in... (Article By Mark Curtis)

In the 2nd Politics segment: We've seen how shit Britain has been, now let's look at an issue that Tory Lite has predictably shot themselves in the foot over: Reparations. (Article By Ash Sarkar)

In the third Politics segment: With The US Presidential Election next week, it is worth taking a look at the Democrats and their subtle drift to the right as Trump takes the Republicans to the Far-Right. REMIND YOU OF A CERTIAN LITE VERSION OF SOMETHING??? (Article By Branko Marcetic)

Lastly, in Life: Sleep. I suck at it most of the time and I'm fine with that but there are apparently people that are obsessed with perfecting their sleep. Is that even possible? (Article By Anita Chaudhuri)

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Interlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHigh
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In a week where:

1. Liam Payne, former One Direction singer, dies aged 31.
2. Global water crisis leaves half of world food production at risk in next 25 years.
3. Tube workers will begin striking over pay in November.
4. Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is killed in an Israeli operation.
5. Martyn Blake - Met police officer who shot Chris Kaba - is acquitted of murder.

In Tech - (12:17) Honey, wake up! A new shady network dedicated to extremely nefarious activities, funded by American tech bosses has dropped!

In Food - (28:54) On Ep.279 we looked at Ultra-Processed Foods. Well now, some countries are making an active effort to combat it. And it's all happening in Latin America.

In Life - (42:05) With assisted dying on the table in the House of Commons, it's worth looking at it from a perspective seldom heard: The disabled community.

Lastly, (57:55) some personal thoughts as WG blazes past 300 episodes.

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E-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.com
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Intro Music - "Too Much" By Vanilla
Interlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHigh
ChillHop Music

Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:
Diggin' In The Digits
5EPN Radio
Black Women Watch...
In Search of Sauce
The Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:

1. Rafael Nadal announces retirement from tennis at 38.
2. Hurricane Milton tears through Florida.
3. Alex Salmond, former first minister of Scotland, dies aged 69.
4. Tents are engulfed by flames next to al-Aqsa hospital after Israeli airstrike.
5. Thomas Tuchel is in "advanced talks" to become next England manager.

In Life: (11:56) With the Israeli Genocide of Palestinians continuing, it's worth thinking about how trauma can last for generations and especially for future Palestinians... (Article By Jason P. Dinh)

In Society: (26:25) Hurricane Milton has come and gone, but the only thing that will stay in my mind is how misinformation, paranoia, social capitalism & conspiracy about an extreme weather event showed just how brain-broken America is. (Article By Alex Abad-Santos)

In Education: (39:47) As Universities suffer from lack of funding, courses are starting to disappear and la di da, Black-centred courses are looking like the first to fall. (Article By Aamna Mohdin)

Lastly, in History: (50:07) A new book has dropped, detailing examples of Colonial theft on the continent of Africa and the lengths it would take to get it all returned. (Article By Françoise Vergès)

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Intro Music - "Too Much" By Vanilla
Interlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHigh
ChillHop Music

Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:
Diggin' In The Digits
5EPN Radio
Black Women Watch...
In Search of Sauce
The Beauty Of Independence