

Novara FM: The Nasty Noughties w/ Owen Hatherley & Ash Sarkar
Feb 22, 2024
Exploring the cultural cruelty of the 2000s in Britain, from politicians' disdain for single mothers to media's vilification of chavs. Discussing the influence of popular culture on politics, the emergence of grime music, and the intertwining of politics and entertainment. Reflecting on societal disillusionment, contrasting comedy styles, and the legacy of Thatcherism. Touching on nostalgia for the 2000s era and the changing acceptance of queerness in society.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Reflections on Cultural and Political Disappointment at the Turn of the Millennium
04:31 • 2min
Exploration of the Emergence and Identity of Grime Music in the Early 2000s
06:31 • 3min
Cultural Shift and Political Landscape in the Early 2000s
09:56 • 23min
Cultural Reflections of the 2000s
32:49 • 21min
Exploration of Cruelty, Nostalgia, and Cultural Shifts in the 2000s
53:23 • 6min