TRASHFUTURE Harry Jazz feat. Rebecca Wilks
Jun 24, 2025
Rebecca Wilks, an investigative journalist known for her work on mental health crises, joins the crew to delve into the controversial use of prisons as 'places of safety.' She shares insights from her recent investigation, exposing the alarming intersection of mental health and the criminal justice system. The conversation also touches on the political landscape in Wales, critiques of outdated job creation proposals, and the implications of rising restrictions on civil rights. With humor interwoven, it’s a sharp look at pressing social issues.
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Desperation Drives Re-Industrialization Rhetoric
- Welsh politicians struggle with the promise of re-industrialization as it ignores current economic impossibilities.
- Promises to reopen old industries like coal mining are more about appealing to desperation than practical solutions.
No Ideas Behind Political Promises
- Politicians lack credible ideas, resorting to AI hype or nostalgic industrial revival promises.
- This lack of alternatives traps regions in impossible cycles with no real progress.
Bombing Iran Risks Nuclear Proliferation
- Western powers bomb Iranian nuclear sites without new intelligence, fueling instability.
- This reckless action may push Iran toward nuclear weapons development despite official denials.
