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Politics & social justice

The Debrief Podcast

Eliza Jones, Pollyanna Rees and Mary Shar·
Politics & social justice
·4 April 2025
Welcome to the debrief podcast, a guide through life as young women in a society built on trends, beauty standards, and gender expectations.

The Road Not Taken Podcast

Advait Gangawanwale, Arna Chatterjee, Pernia Mubashir Khamisa, Prashant Jha and Xinyu Zhao·
Politics & social justice
·4 April 2025
Welcome to The Road Not Taken, the podcast where we ask, "What if the things that happened in history… did not happen?"

Welsh filmmaker retells miners’ strike story through a new perspective

Chenyu Zou·
Politics & social justice
·3 April 2025
It’s the 40th anniversary of the end of the UK miners’ strike. What legacy does it leave, and what can we learn from it today?

Wales Big Pit Museum adapts to decolonisation amid controversy 

Xinyu Zhao·
Politics & social justice
·3 April 2025
Since the government mandated decolonization in Welsh museums, how can the coal heritage tell vistors local history while confronting historical injustice?

How toxic masculinity influencers are affecting young men 

Pollyanna Rees·
Politics & social justice
·3 April 2025
Netflix’s Adolescence has brought attention to toxic masculinity influencers and the manosphere. How is this impacting young men in Cardiff?

Ethiopian refugee family saved from eviction caused by language barrier

Pernia Mubashir Khamisa·
Politics & social justice
·3 April 2025
The family of four, with two young children aged six and seven, was granted refugee status after fleeing a military coup in their country.

Disabled people in Cardiff fight for their future following welfare cuts

Pollyanna Rees·
Politics & social justice
·27 March 2025
The UK Government has announced £5 billion in cuts to disability benefits, what impact will this have on people with disabilities in Cardiff?

It is not over: The tainted history of slavery in Wales

Mary Shar·
Politics & social justice
·27 March 2025
Welsh slave owning past has resurfaced as descendants uncover their ancestors' deep ties. So is it time for Wales to reckon with its past?

Wales’ toy libraries: An overlooked path to sustainability

Hao Chen·
Politics & social justice
·27 March 2025
Advocates are calling for Welsh government action to expand toy libraries. Could this initiative help families and benefit the environment?

Reform UK gains support in Wales: What’s behind populist party’s rise?

Prashant Jha·
Politics & social justice
·27 March 2025
Welsh Senedd elections are just a year away. We dig into Nigel Farage led party's campaign to see if it can win power in a Labour fortress.

Frontlines to Cardiff: A Scottish journalist’ s Ukraine war stories

Yiqun Gu·
Politics & social justice
·27 March 2025
A Scottish journalist shares her book and experiences on the Ukraine war in Cardiff. What has time in Ukraine taught this reporter about the war?

Why are more and more young people turning their back on Capitalism?

Chenyu Zou·
Politics & social justice
·21 March 2025
A Cardiff student leads a campus movement calling for abandoning Capitalism. What exactly makes young generations so concerned?

Welsh actor spotlights credit crisis: Welsh agency calls for Fair Banking

Mengfei Zhou·
Politics & social justice
·20 March 2025
Michael Sheen highlights the debt crisis for low incomes. A Welsh financial institution explains why it's time for the Fair Banking Act now.

The award-winning scheme breaking down barriers to Welsh public life

Olivia Crawford·
Politics & social justice
·13 March 2025
The government has announced new funding for a trailblazing mentorship programme for women and minority groups.

Trump policies casting a shadow over American international students

William Edwards·
Politics & social justice
·13 March 2025
As the U.S. navigates trade wars and policy shifts following the appointment of Trump as president, how are Americans in Cardiff reacting to this? 

Welsh poet documents Gazans’ struggle for solidarity

Yiqun Gu·
Politics & social justice
·13 March 2025
Patrick Jones travelled to Palestine, where he witnessed people living under occupation. His poems capture the experiences and sorrows of Palestinians.

Why are Cardiff’s pro-Palestine activists boycotting Barclays bank?

Olivia Crawford·
Politics & social justice
·7 March 2025
Campaigners are also boycotting Tesco Bank which uses Barclays infrastructure for its personal banking services.

Two years on: Greeks unite in Cardiff fighting for justice

Joshua Mulford·
Politics & social justice
·6 March 2025
To mark two years since Greece’s deadliest train crash met with allegations of a government coverup. How are Greek communities fighting for justice?

Silent struggles of LGBT+ asylum seekers in Cardiff

Advait Gangawanwale·
Politics & social justice
·6 March 2025
Persian LGBT+ Asylum Seekers are having a meet-up in Cardiff next week. How hard is it being an LGBT+ asylum seeker in Cardiff?

Wales promises sanctuary to refugees but is it just talk?

Pernia Mubashir Khamisa·
Politics & social justice
·6 March 2025
Given the Labour government getting tough on migrants, the commitment is welcome. However, a Cardiff charity asks if it's backed by action.

Green Transition Challenges: “Council wants new cars, but no work for us”

Yu Qiu·
Politics & social justice
·27 February 2025
Cardiff government is pushing taxi drivers to switch to electric vehicles. Is Cardiff’s green transport scheme truly benefiting taxi drivers?

No bruises, no crime? The hidden reality of coercive control

Mengxi·
Politics & social justice
·27 February 2025
A recent case in Wales reignites fears that many still overlook coercive control as a crime. Could this be a turning point?

Ukrainian refugees in Wales feel betrayed by Donald Trump’s rhetoric  

Prashant Jha·
Politics & social justice
·27 February 2025
Donald Trump appears to align himself with Russian rhetoric over war in Ukraine. What do Ukrainians think of Wales and their country's future?

The climate crisis is hitting hard – but do people of colour get to fight it?

Pernia Mubashir Khamisa·
Politics & social justice
·27 February 2025
Ethnic minorities are the least represented in the Welsh environmental sector for various reasons, and it's about time something is done about it.

‘We are not always safe’: How is the LGBTQ+ society supporting students

Pollyanna Rees·
Politics & social justice
·20 February 2025
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Cardiff’s first Pride march, how important are universities at helping the LGBTQ+ community today.

Essay mills preying on vulnerable students three years after ban

Prashant Jha·
Politics & social justice
·20 February 2025
UK government banned contract cheating in 2022 but essay mills are still everywhere. How do they work, and how can academic honesty be upheld?

End of the race: Greyhound racing banned in Wales

William Edwards·
Politics & social justice
·20 February 2025
The Welsh Government has outlawed greyhound racing, hailed as a triumph for animal welfare but leaving racing enthusiasts mourning.

Cardiff University: ‘A real slap in the face’

Joshua Mulford·
Politics & social justice
·13 February 2025
The University is set to make major staff and school cuts amid financial crisis. So what may this mean for those affected, its future and the local economy?

Kier Starmer is first UK leader to take HIV test

Olivia Crawford·
Politics & social justice
·13 February 2025
The Prime Minster joined HIV awareness campaigners to challenge stigma and promote the benefits of testing.

Cost of Living Crisis: Can students in Cardiff keep up?

Hao Chen·
Politics & social justice
·13 February 2025
The cost of living in the UK has been rising, adding financial pressure on students. Is the UK still an affordable place for international students?

Welsh women with endometriosis push for support from employers

Pernia Mubashir Khamisa, Yu Qiu, Prashant Jha, Hao Chen, Chenyu Zou and Olivia Crawford·
Politics & social justice
·18 December 2024
Women say they are being overlooked for promotions and accused of faking pain to get sick leave in the workplace.

Are food delivery riders being exploited by the gig economy?

Advait Gangawanwale, Daniel Taylor, Pollyanna Rees, Shrishti Poddar, Xinyu Zhao and Mengxi·
Politics & social justice
·17 December 2024
Many riders work over 10 hours daily or on multiple platforms, often earning below minimum wage after deducting expenses like fuel and maintenance.

Cardiff’s 1st ‘Warm Homes and Cost of Living’ Forum was held in Splott Community

Mengfei Zhou·
Politics & social justice
·16 December 2024
Acorn members and council cabinets discuss empty property tax and winter fuel support scheme to address the cost-of-living crisis

Cardiff choir raises funds for humanitarian efforts in Gaza

Chenyu Zou·
Politics & social justice
·13 December 2024
The choir has raised over£9000 through a series of musical events to support freedom and peace in Gaza, turning passion for music into activism.

A Splott website provides residents with localized by-election insight

Yu Qiu·
Politics & social justice
·10 December 2024
Lynne Thomas, who runs the INKSPLOTT website, provides interviews and fact-checks of candidates to provide relevant information to the community.

British activist group believes it’s time to do more in the face of populism

Pernia Mubashir Khamisa·
Politics & social justice
·9 December 2024
Led by Donkeys discussed the future of UK politics, its challenges, and ‘optimism in action’ at a panel discussion in Cardiff. 

Splott Community Volunteers aim to spread more joy after winning award

Advait Gangawanwale·
Politics & social justice
·6 December 2024
Splott Community Volunteers were awarded Volunteer Group of the Year at the Cardiff Volunteer Awards ahead of their 10th anniversary.

Cardiff cyclists call for stronger storage facilities at supermarkets

Xinyu Zhao·
Politics & social justice
·6 December 2024
Cycling campaign suggests Cardiff should follow London’s example to build cycle hangers to encourage more short rides.

Cardiff Christmas market struggles with inflation and online competition

Mengxi·
Business & Culture
·5 December 2024
High inflation and online shopping challenge Cardiff’s Christmas Market, leaving traders finding creative ways to attract cautious consumers.

Pensioners in Wales urge the restoration of winter fuel payments

Yu Qiu·
Politics & social justice
·29 November 2024
A petition against Winter Fuel Payment cuts gathers over 28,500 signatures from Wales.

Should assisted dying be legalised in England and Wales?

Daniel Taylor·
Politics & social justice
·29 November 2024
This week, MPs will vote whether to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. But, what do people in Cardiff think?

People should have access to health services in Welsh, says commissioner

Pollyanna Rees·
Politics & social justice
·29 November 2024
The 'Defnyddia dy Gymraeg' campaign gives organisations the opportunity to promote their Welsh language services.

Wales’ oldest Greek Orthodox Church opposes assisted dying

Prashant Jha·
Politics & social justice
·29 November 2024
Parish Priest Nicholas Price said the bill to legalise assisted suicide in England and Wales is a slippery slope which is being rushed into law.

New neurodiverse-friendly kitchen opens: An inclusive space for all

Shrishti Poddar·
Business & Culture
·22 November 2024
The newly opened kitchen at Llanrumney Hub is offering an inclusive space with tailored activities, for all residents and community members.

Refugees in Cardiff now have a platform to share struggles and hopes

Yu Qiu·
Politics & social justice
·22 November 2024
Run by a supportive organisation in Splott, the podcast features personal stories of asylum seekers and refugees.

17,000 teachers needed to save aim of ONE million Welsh speakers by 2050

Joshua Mulford·
Politics & social justice
·22 November 2024
A local campaign group has informed the Welsh Government 17,000 teacher are needed to support One Million Welsh speakers target by 2050.

Cardiff parents and grandparents rally to stop the killing of children in Gaza

Anindya Hazra·
Politics & social justice
·22 November 2024
Parents of Cardiff gathered in front of the Cardiff castle on monday, urging the British government to take steps to end the sufferings of the children in Gaza.

The third branch: Benthyg ACE expands to north Cardiff

Mengxi·
Business & Culture
·22 November 2024
A unique sharing platform helps residents navigate economic challenges.

Crowds gathered in Queen Street to march for the Palestinian conflict

Jingyi Ji·
Politics & social justice
·22 November 2024
As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza intensified, people in Cardiff who care about the situation in Palestine organized a peaceful march, a scholar gave a speech.

Welsh National Opera faces job cuts as government slashes arts funding

Prashant Jha·
Politics & social justice
·22 November 2024
Opera management's plans to lay off one-third chorus members and reduce pay by 15% is facing stiff resistance from singers.

Cardiff welcomes new protections for 11 more parks and playgrounds

Olivia Crawford·
Science & environment
·22 November 2024
Twenty-one sites across the city will now be safeguarded for community play and sports.

Splott Council Candidate Promises Change and Honors Mother’s Legacy

Advait Gangawanwale·
Politics & social justice
·16 November 2024
Welsh Labour Party Candidate Anny Anderson is quick to brush off accusations of nepotism but wants to carry on her mother’s legacy.

Food poverty: Charities being left to do the government’s work

Yiqun Gu·
Politics & social justice
·15 November 2024
The co-ordinator of a Cardiff food charity says it’s time for the government to step up and start dealing with food poverty and not leave it to charities to deal with the problem.

Cardiff taxi drivers squeezed by Uber’s rise and reduced spaces

Xinyu Zhao·
Politics & social justice
·15 November 2024
700 taxi drivers in Cardiff are challenged by ride hailing platforms and the lack of support from the council.

South Cardiff parents vow to continue fight for Welsh medium school

Prashant Jha·
Politics & social justice
·15 November 2024
Locals say Cardiff Council lacks vision to promote Welsh language in low-income areas like Grangetown and Butetown.

Do you think the government is doing enough to reduce Immigration?

Yiqun Gu·
Politics & social justice
·9 November 2024
Immigration is an issue that the UK government has been dealing with for a long time, but immigration is still a high concern for British society.

Cardiff reacts: How will Trump’s victory impact things in the UK?

Anindya Hazra·
Politics & social justice
·8 November 2024
How is Trump's election going to impact the lives of the people of UK? We hit the street to get an answer for you.

As disruption continues, how reliable is public transport in the UK?

Pollyanna Rees·
Politics & social justice
·8 November 2024
With many delays and cancellations throughout the UK, we asked the people of Cardiff how reliable they think public transport is.

Should Britain pay reparations for colonialism and slavery?

Prashant Jha·
Politics & social justice
·8 November 2024
The debate if UK can shell out billions of pounds to repair the damage done across the world has been polarising.

Did Trump’s climate policies impact your personal views or actions on climate change?

Shrishti Poddar·
Politics & social justice
·8 November 2024
As Trump’s climate policies rippled across the globe, locals felt the impact too.

Women safety: do you feel safe walking alone at night?

Arna Chatterjee·
Politics & social justice
·8 November 2024
According to surveys, more than 70% of women in the United Kingdom have experienced sexual harassment in public places.

Jacob Rees-Mogg chased out of Cardiff University by pro-Palestine protesters

Georgiana Smith·
Politics & social justice
·3 May 2024
Jacob Rees-Mogg faced protests from students at the university’s student union, so what does this mean for freedom of speech?

New project aims to help Cardiff residents save on their energy bills

Minning Jiang·
Politics & social justice
·2 May 2024
Splott Community Volunteers recently held an event to advise how energy bills can be reduced, but just how much are Cardiff residents struggling?

Wales’ 20mph limit may be reversed: a victory for motorists or a loss for safety?

Georgiana Smith·
Politics & social justice
·25 April 2024
The 20mph speed limit is set to be reversed across Wales amid public outcry but what does this mean for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians alike?

Charity sale supports women and children in Gaza

Tailai Xu·
Politics & social justice
·25 April 2024
In an effort to support vulnerable communities in Gaza, Human Appeal is hosting a charity sale to raise funds for those afflicted by ongoing conflicts.

Long NHS Wales wait leads to lower cancer detection, says leading charity

Prithika Vinod·
Sport & health
·25 April 2024
NHS waiting times in Wales is ranked as the second worst in the UK, leading to increasing decline in cancer diagnosis and treatment in deprived areas.

The Anti Hero podcast

Niranjana Manoj Sabija, Prithika Vinod, Prakriti Bhowmick and Disha Mitra·
Politics & social justice
·19 April 2024
Think you know history's heroes? Think again. We delve into history's most celebrated figures, and ask the question: were they truly heroes or anti-heroes?

US Elections: How are American expats in the UK reacting?

Sydney Johnson·
Politics & social justice
·23 March 2024
A potential Trump vs. Biden rematch is expected for year's US elections. How are American expats in the UK reacting to this?

Inclusivity on screen: Creating an inclusive industry for disabled actors

Fengting Ye·
Politics & social justice
·22 March 2024
Actors with disabilities face various challenges in the working practices. How is one producer in Cardiff working to make the screen industry more inclusive?

The Bus Reform initiative in Wales is met with varied mixed emotions

Peng Huang·
Politics & social justice
·21 March 2024
A brand new bus reform is now inspiring Welsh people, but some people in Cardiff felt ‘down in the dumps’ as bus was lost.

Vaughan Gething is elected as Wales’ First Minister

Prakriti Bhowmick·
Politics & social justice
·21 March 2024
Gething becomes Europe's first black head of state. So who exactly is Wales’ new First Minister?

Navigating Obstacles: How pavement parking affects people in Cardiff

Ruige Yuan·
Politics & social justice
·14 March 2024
Charity seeks photos of pavement parking in Cardiff to aid visually impaired. Is this a reasonable way to leave your car or does it blight lives?

People are punished for inflation: Train fares rise again after one year

Peng Huang·
Politics & social justice
·14 March 2024
Prices have just gone up again for rail travel, so do commuters think they are getting value for money on Welsh trains?

Toilet Trouble Hits Cardiff: “finding relief is a nightmare”

Shunying Liao·
Politics & social justice
·7 March 2024
It's really hard to find a public toilet in Cardiff. How is the lack of toilets in the city challenging everyday life for people?

Celebrating women: the incredible Welsh of the past and present

Niranjana Manoj Sabija·
Global city
·7 March 2024
Wales is home to a number of inspiring women who redefined history across the fields of education, sport, business, science and politics.

“No farmers, No food”: Welsh farmers struggle with new policies

Tailai Xu·
Politics & social justice
·29 February 2024
In Wales, many farmers are protesting against the details of the Welsh government's new Sustainable Farming Scheme

Knife crime: Welsh non-profit tackles youth knife crime in South Wales

Sydney Johnson·
Politics & social justice
·22 February 2024
Knife crime in Wales has doubled since 2013, a portion of offenses being done by juveniles. How is a Welsh non-profit organization tackling this issue?

Senedd reforms could be ‘very dangerous’, warns academic

Dominic Manley·
Politics & social justice
·15 February 2024
Welsh voters could be voting for more Members who won’t appear on the ballot from 2026 – but are the reforms feasible?

Stay Wary: Taylor Swift ticket scam

Zhulin Shao·
Politics & social justice
·15 February 2024
An international student in Cardiff was scammed for £120 by fraud information about Taylor Swift’s concert on Twitter.

Wye Now? : River Action’s Efforts for Justice in Cardiff High Court

Sydney Johnson·
Politics & social justice
·15 February 2024
River activists recently took the government to court for not upholding river regulations for farming. What does this mean for...

I see no hope: New UK visa laws create havoc in international students’ lives.

Prakriti Bhowmick and Zihan Sun·
Politics & social justice
·15 February 2024
With British Home Office announcing minimum pay threshold for Skilled Work visa, blueprints for many international students are now disrupted.

South Wales Police Officers disrupted a Pro-Palestine protest in Cardiff.

Prakriti Bhowmick·
Politics & social justice
·19 January 2024
South Wales Police officers interrupted the Pro-Palestine protest taking place on Hays Street, under the claim of the protest not being ‘peaceful’.

Restaurant may close due to parking problems 

Yangyang Gao·
Business & Culture
·15 December 2023
Randomly parked cars on the side of the road could lead to a restaurant being forced to close its doors.

How do charity groups help tackle food poverty in Cardiff?

Fengting Ye, Disha Mitra, Shunying Liao and Xuejiao Luo·
Politics & social justice
·15 December 2023
Many charities in Cardiff are offering emergency food parcels or hot meals to people suffering from food poverty.

Rising above the streets: Cardiff’s battle against homelessness

Georgiana Smith, Peng Huang, Prakriti Bhowmick and Zhulin Shao·
Politics & social justice
·15 December 2023
Cardiff ranks in the top two authorities in Wales with the most rough sleepers, according to a new report: what is being done to tackle this problem?

Heating or eating: families in Wales are forced to make tough decisions as the cost of living rises

Georgiana Smith·
Politics & social justice
·15 December 2023
The poverty rate in Wales remains the highest in the UK according to a report, as campaigners demand government support.

Campaigners honoured for expanding cycle access across the city

Dominic Manley·
Politics & social justice
·11 December 2023
The Cardiff Cycling Awards returned for the second time to celebrate the achievements of volunteers and cycling organisations across the city.

Girls still have difficulties in accessing free period products in schools

Fengting Ye·
Politics & social justice
·11 December 2023
Despite government schemes providing free period products, schoolgirls still lack access because the products are locked in cupboards in the toilets.

Talking to help young people tackle loneliness crisis

Minning Jiang·
Politics & social justice
·11 December 2023
A campaign aims to highlight the importance of talking to deal with loneliness, an issue that impacts over 1.9 million people in the UK.

Climate justice campaign: calling for mobilisation across Wales

Xuejiao Luo·
Politics & social justice
·11 December 2023
Workers and activists in Wales rally for climate justice, demanding a fair transition to sustainable practices for workers and the environment.

How is period poverty being addressed in educational spaces?

Sydney Johnson·
Politics & social justice
·6 December 2023
Period poverty is an issue that affects many people who menstruate : How is it being addressed in educational spaces?

Men are now encouraged to stand up as femicide rates increase in Wales.

Prakriti Bhowmick·
Politics & social justice
·4 December 2023
As domestic abuse cases rise in Wales, it's time to spread awareness and encourage men to take a stand against said violence.

Violence against women: improving street safety for women at night

Minning Jiang·
Politics & social justice
·4 December 2023
New research in Cardiff finds that many women are afraid to head out after dark. For Cardiff put forward the Women’s Safety Charter to protect women's safety at night.

Local community raises funds for Gaza at Cardiff Mosque

Prithika Vinod·
Global city
·4 December 2023
Cathays' Dar Ul Isra mosque blends festivity with fundraising, featuring food stalls, music, and movie screenings.

Ukrainian protest action: Calling for attention to the ongoing war in Ukraine

Xuejiao Luo·
Politics & social justice
·4 December 2023
People from Ukraine gathered at Cardiff to remind the public of the continuing conflict in Ukraine, urging global support and attention

Crowds meet to support Palestine: Striving for the lasting peace.

Niranjana Manoj Sabija·
Politics & social justice
·2 December 2023
Peace activists and a large mob gather at the Central Square for a peace rally in hopes of seeking justice for the war-affected in Palestine.

Lesson from Palestine Protests in Cardiff: How do we protest more constructively? 

Minning Jiang·
Politics & social justice
·27 November 2023
From the BBC building to the National Cardiff Museum, we’ve seen a lot of conflict in recent protests. Mr. Aziz...

Reclaim the night: Cardiff calls for end to violence against women

Fengting Ye·
Politics & social justice
·27 November 2023
The participants took to the streets of Cardiff, hoping to spark a conversation and shine a spotlight on sexual violence.

Welsh charity calls for raising support for growing unpaid carer population

Prithika Vinod·
Politics & social justice
·27 November 2023
Carers Wales talked at the Senedd last week, submitting petitions and conducting online support sessions for thousands of unpaid carers in Wales.  
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