heretics. 571. EXCLUSIVE: My Graham Linehan Interview Nearly Got Me EXPELLED - Connie Shaw
Sep 11, 2025
Connie Shaw, a former Leeds Student Radio presenter, shares her harrowing experience after interviewing Graham Linehan, which led to allegations of bringing her station into disrepute. She dives into the Kafkaesque censorship at UK universities and recounts the emotional turmoil of facing expulsion. Connie discusses the clash between free speech and gender ideology, the scrutiny she faced in academic settings, and the support she found amid social ostracism. Her insights offer a poignant look at the current state of discourse within educational institutions.
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Podcasting Outside The Station
- Connie Shaw started a personal podcast separate from Leeds Student Radio to avoid censorship.
- Her interview choices, including Graham Linehan, later triggered disciplinary action at LSR.
Suspended Over An Article
- After publishing a Substack piece criticizing campus gender ideology, Connie was suspended from her committee role.
- LSR cited her article and social media as evidence and initially accused her of breaking their code of conduct.
Investigation Framed As Inclusivity Concern
- At the investigation Connie was asked how her public views maintained inclusivity at LSR.
- The panel asserted her views might put others' health and safety at risk and questioned her fitness for committee roles.
