Inaya Folarin Iman

Yielding to the big star pressure of Neil Young and Joni Mitchell, this week Spotify agreed to put a content advisory label on any podcast that includes material about Covid. Mitchell and Young removed their music in protest at Joe Rogan’s podcasts. These shows are extremely popular globally but they aired views sceptical of Covid vaccines. In an Instagram post Rogan himself said he'd aim for more impartiality in future, but Spotify’s shares are down and more artists are joining the boycott. Who is responsible for the content of Spotify or any other digital platform? Is Covid a special case or must they remove or add a warning about anything any listeners might object to? Is it enough to say sorry or offer to slap on a "contentious material" label? At what point do such safeguards become censorship?And what about other, more traditional, intermediaries? This week the poet and teacher Kate Clanchy said she considered suicide after parting company with her publisher. She’d been accused of racism in the words she used about pupils in her memoir Some Kids I Taught and What They Taught Me. The students have defended her in print and Clanchy has apologised. And yet the debate goes on. Are publishers morally responsible for their authors ideas and beliefs? If the publisher or internet platform truly disagrees with the material, is it enough to issue an apology or label the offending material as contentious? And does intent count at all? With Journalist Brendan O'Neill, Academic Julie Posetti, Broadcaster Inaya Folarin Iman and Poet Anthony Anaxagorou.

Exploring the moral dilemmas of assisted dying, the podcast delves into the profound questions of living and dying well. It raises concerns about suffering, dignity, and autonomy in end-of-life decisions. The panel debates whether compassion trumps the risks of pressured decision-making. Should we allow assisted dying when life becomes unbearable?

Political commentators and writers Inaya Folarin Iman and Ella Whelan join Tom Slater for a spiked podcast election special. They discuss Labour's victory, Reform revolt, Islamic sectarianism, Tory and SNP failures.

Inaya Folarin-Iman, a commentator and campaigner, engages with Ash Sarkar from Navara Media on the controversial two-tier justice system. Historian Tim Stanley provides historical perspectives while Giles Fraser discusses justice principles. Kirsty Brimelow shares her legal expertise and Henry Hill critiques the new guidelines. Sheldon Thomas, from Gangline, shares personal insights on preventing crime in young black men, while Rakib Ehsan highlights research on ethnic minorities in the justice system. They tackle biases, fairness, and the role of personal backgrounds in sentencing.

Inaya Folarin Iman, a sharp Spiked columnist, and Francis Foster, a contributor to Trigonometry, dissect the tumultuous year of 2024. They explore the rise of populism, highlighting Trump's influence and discontent with traditional politics. The duo critiques the fading 'woke' culture and its implications on societal norms while pondering the chaos of political events and international relations, especially concerning the Middle East and Ukraine. They blend serious analysis with humor, reflecting on the absurdities of modern politics.

Join Inaya Folarin Iman, a commentator on societal issues, and Tom Slater, a media critic, alongside Fraser Myers, a political analyst, as they discuss the complicated case of Huw Edwards and the leniency in sentencing for child sexual abuse imagery. They dive into the clash between ideology and trauma care for survivors impacted by trans activism. Brendan O’Neill, exploring his new book on crises in civilization, addresses the fallout of misinformation related to a violent incident in Southport. Batya Ungar-Sargon adds depth with her insights on media narratives.

Inaya Folarin Iman, a commentator focused on identity politics and multiculturalism, joins Tom Slater and Fraser Myers to delve into the recent riots in Britain. They discuss the rise of white identity politics and its role in societal violence. The conversation critiques political censorship and its effects on free speech while urging a nuanced understanding of multicultural dynamics. Iman reflects on how racial consciousness is evolving in white communities and warns of the dangers of divisive narratives, advocating for unity in addressing community tensions.

Inaya Folarin Iman, founder of The Equiano Project, discusses race relations in the UK and the influence of Black Lives Matter. They explore the misportrayal of a race report in the media, the complexities surrounding Black Lives Matter, and the impact of recent protests. They also touch on decolonizing the curriculum, differences in connotations of 'liberal' between the US and UK, controversy surrounding statue removals, and the Sasha Johnson case.

Inaya Folarin Iman, Director of Free Speech Champions, dives deep into the evolving landscape of identity politics. She highlights how young people are increasingly feeling misrepresented in mainstream narratives and advocates for open dialogue. The discussion touches on the role of free speech in fostering rebellion against conformity, especially post-pandemic. Iman passionately argues for the necessity of platforms that promote diverse voices and the importance of resilience and agency among the youth.

Inaya Folarin Iman, a writer and Director at The Free Speech Union, passionately discusses her path to advocating for free speech and identity politics. She critiques homogenized narratives around race that frame ethnicity only through victimhood, calling for a nuanced understanding of individual experiences. The conversation tackles the current climate of free speech in relation to the Black Lives Matter movement, emphasizing personal responsibility and the need for productive discourse. Iman also challenges the idea of a colorblind society and urges universities to foster innovation over safety.