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Wildfires, World Cup Football and Women’s Aid w/ Farah Nazeer

Jul 16, 2026 · 1h 19m

Summary

Hosts Coco Khan and Zoe Grunewald discuss Andy Burnham’s imminent rise to Prime Minister, criticizing the lack of a leadership contest and his stance on net zero amid UK wildfires. They analyze the targeted killing of Anne Whittacombe and the resulting debate on online abuse against women in politics. They also address the climate crisis, with guest Farah Nazir from Women’s Aid discussing her campaign on domestic violence spikes during football tournaments. The episode covers political transitions, safety for female politicians, and the urgent need for climate action.

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