The Podcast of the Lotus Eaters The Podcast of the Lotus Eaters #1077
10 snips
Jan 13, 2025 
Kellie-Jay Keen, also known as Posie Parker, is a prominent activist advocating for women's rights. In this engaging discussion, she delves into political controversies impacting the Labour Party, highlighting the alarming issues concerning misconduct allegations. The conversation critiques the media's portrayal of politicians, emphasizes the urgency of accountability, and explores the intersection of immigration and women's rights. Keen also reflects on the disparities in education and the accountability shortcomings within government leadership.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Labour's Nonce Problem
- Carl Benjamin and Kellie-Jay Keen discuss Ivor Kaplan, a former Labour defense minister.
- Kaplan was arrested in a pedophile sting operation, and his online profile was described as a mix of political content and explicit material.
BBC Cover-Up
- The BBC's reporting on Ivor Kaplan's arrest omitted his political affiliations, referring to him only as a "man".
- Benjamin and Keen criticize this as a cover-up, arguing that his Labour Party membership is relevant.
List of Labour Paedophiles
- A list of alleged Labour Party pedophiles circulates online, prompting discussion of a potential pattern.
- Benjamin expresses initial skepticism about such lists but finds some corroborating links online.