Alex von Tunzelmann

Alex von Tunzelmann, an insightful author and broadcaster, joins Jacob Jarvis for a riveting discussion on pressing political issues. They analyze the challenges of the UK-France migrant deal, exposing its one-for-one flaws. The duo discusses rising tensions between labor and unions amid significant strikes. They also shine a light on alarming vaccine hesitancy causing measles outbreaks in Liverpool. As tensions escalate in Gaza, they delve into the complexities of engaging with Trump and the eerie world of conspiracy theories connected to his political sphere.

Join popular historian Alex von Tunzelmann, protest historian Katrina Navickas, and playwright Joe Ward-Munrow as they unravel the myth of Ned Ludd, a symbol of workers' rights. They explore cross-dressing Luddite protests and their implications for identity and community. The discussion dives deep into how Ned’s legend reflects ongoing struggles against technology in labor rights, linking historical resistance to contemporary anxieties around AI. With insights on societal fears and the enduring legacy of the Luddites, this conversation is both thought-provoking and entertaining.