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The UK Column is an independent media organisation and receives no corporate or foundation funding. We rely on the generosity of individual readers, viewers and listeners, so if you enjoy our quality reporting, please consider supporting us.🌐 Explore all our written and video content on the UK Column website https://www.ukcolumn.org/ 💪 Support our independent journalism here https://support.ukcolumn.org/ 🛍️ Check out our shop here https://shop.ukcolumn.org/The National Residents Association (NRA) was founded in 2022 by a group of concerned men and women from across the United Kingdom. Its purpose is simple yet vital: to create a united national body dedicated to researching, supporting, and defending our local and national communities.Sandi Adams spoke with Cassie, who has led this initiative since its inception. She explains that Residents Associations are among the most effective tools available to local people — especially when councils fail to represent the interests of their constituents.Through organised, lawful action, residents can collectively oppose harmful planning applications such as solar and wind farms, data centres, battery storage facilities, and 5G towers —developments that are increasingly being shown to damage both the environment and the fabric of our communities.The NRA empowers communities by providing structure, information, and strength in numbers. It protects the individual campaigner by turning solitary effort into a shared movement. The Association’s vision is to restore hope, trust, and accountability — core values that are essential to public confidence in local governance.The NRA’s manifesto is to:Inform communities across the UK where active Residents Associations exist,Educate the public on issues that may not be fully or widely understood, andEquip individuals with the knowledge and tools to hold councils and decision-makers to account.A central part of the Association’s mission is to scrutinise how public money is spent — to ask the hard questions about funding, priorities, and the real impact of those decisions on local services. This ensures that laws are upheld, transparency is maintained, and public confidence is strengthened.True equality, the NRA believes, can only be achieved when every local resident is fully informed about the changes that may affect their livelihoods and environment.Ultimately, the NRA exists to bridge the gap between local people and national policy — to reconnect living men and women with the democratic processes that shape their daily lives, and to ensure that power remains where it belongs: with the people.The NRA can be found on Telegram and on its website, where it has a separate section about Smart Cities.

In this explosive follow-up episode, AI expert TP Huang returns to the Silk and Steel Podcast to give a crucial six-month update on the AI landscape. We dive deep into why China is pulling ahead in the global AI race, the shocking reality of America's hardware disadvantage, and how Chinese models like DeepSeek, Qwen, and Kimi are setting the new global standard. From AI robotics and rare earth strategy to the silent collapse of Western competitiveness, this is a conversation you don't want to miss.🎙️ In this episode, we cover:The state of AGI and why China is only 6 months behind the US.Why Meta's $15B acquisition of Scale AI is a sign of desperation.How Shenzhen's ecosystem makes China unbeatable in AI hardware and robotics.The truth about China's computing power and data center capacity.A hands-on comparison of AI chips (Nvidia vs. Qualcomm vs. Chinese chips like Rockchip).China's masterstroke in the rare earth war, moving up the value chain to cripple US defense tech.Why the future of AI robotics will be "Made in China."🕒 CHAPTERS:0:00 - Introduction & Welcome Back TP Huang1:30 - AGI Update: Are We One Generation Away?4:00 - How AI is Changing Coding (But Still Needs Humans)6:45 - Meta's $15B Panic Buy & Silicon Valley's Desperation13:00 - The DeepSeek Shock: A Wake-Up Call for China's Tech17:30 - The Truth About China's AI Chip Supply & Compute Power22:00 - Tencent's Yuanbao & Massive AI Infrastructure25:30 - China's Focus: Product-Driven AI vs. American Chatbots29:00 - The SHOCKING Reality of AI Robotics & Hardware35:00 - On-the-Ground Story: Why Shenzhen is Unbeatable42:00 - Comparing AI Chips: Nvidia, Qualcomm, MediaTek vs. Rockchip50:00 - The Devastating Impact of Trump's Tariffs... on America55:00 - Introducing Kimi & China's Crowded AI Lab Scene1:00:00 - The Nvidia Bubble & Huawei's Inevitable Rise1:05:00 - Germany's DeepSeek Ban & Global AI Adoption1:10:00 - China's Rare Earth Strategy: A Decapitation Strike on US Tech1:20:00 - Material Science & The Future of Chinese Military Tech1:25:00 - Final Thoughts: The Age of AI Robotics is Here1:28:00 - How to Find TP Huang & Outro🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES:Follow TP Huang on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tphuang Read TP Huang on Substack: https://tphuang.substack.com 💬 Join the conversation:What was the most surprising insight from this episode for you? Do you think the US can catch up in AI hardware, or is the gap too wide? Let us know in the comments below!#AI #ChinaTech #ArtificialIntelligence #DeepSeek #Qwen #NVIDIA #Shenzhen #Robotics #RareEarth #Semiconductors #Geopolitics #SiliconValleyThe UK Column is an independent media organisation and receives no corporate or foundation funding. We rely on the generosity of individual readers, viewers and listeners, so if you enjoy our quality reporting, please consider supporting us.🌐 Explore all our written and video content on the UK Column website https://www.ukcolumn.org/ 💪 Support our independent journalism here https://support.ukcolumn.org/ 🛍️ Check out our shop here https://shop.ukcolumn.org/

The UK Column is an independent media organisation and receives no corporate or foundation funding. We rely on the generosity of individual readers, viewers and listeners, so if you enjoy our quality reporting, please consider supporting us. 🌐 Explore all our written and video content on the UK Column website https://www.ukcolumn.org/ 💪 Support our independent journalism here https://support.ukcolumn.org/ 🛍️ Check out our shop here https://shop.ukcolumn.org/Jerm and his guest, Robin, AKA "Medicine Girl," dive into the intriguing world of hair. Hair is viewed as more than a way to stay warm — it is like an antenna which connects us to our surroundings.
They touch on how circumcision may affect hair growth and overall health as well as how men's hair loss often stems from exposure to chemicals and hair products. Beards get a nod as symbols of strength and masculinity. The discussion highlights how social engineering shapes our ideas of beauty and well-being, often steering us away from natural vibes.
Robin stresses that diet, environment, and stress play big roles for healthy hair. She points out that to maintain homeostasis is key to the body's balance and vitality. She advocates for natural hair care to preserve hair's strength. Robin urges everyone to tune into their body's signals rather than to let modern habits disrupt innate connection to health and the world around us.
Medicine Girl’s Substack: https://medicinegirl.substack.com

Mike Robinson, Ben Rubin, Diane Rasmussen, and Sandi Adams with UK Column News.The UK Column is an independent media organisation and receives no corporate or foundation funding. We rely on the generosity of individual readers, viewers and listeners, so if you enjoy our quality reporting, please consider supporting us.🌐 Explore all our written and video content on the UK Column website https://www.ukcolumn.org💪 Support our independent journalism here https://support.ukcolumn.org🛍️ Check out our shop here https://shop.ukcolumn.org00:00 Intro 00:36 BBC: Resignations and regrets over Trump bias10:42 State-backed Independent Media: The war for the narrative continues18:52 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: Preparing learners for a ‘changing world’29:18 Check out UKC’s website and support our work31:06 School Lockdown: Prison campuses planned for UK kids36:23 Online Safety: Starmer regime trying to prove censorship bill is fit for purpose41:40 Climate Revolution: A deep dive into Quadrature’s role in shaping policy49:40 COP30 Brazil: Follow the money, the financial-isation of nature1:00:27 BBC: Presenter breaks ‘the ‘rules’

The UK Column is an independent media organisation and receives no corporate or foundation funding. We rely on the generosity of individual readers, viewers and listeners, so if you enjoy our quality reporting, please consider supporting us. 🌐 Explore all our written and video content on the UK Column website https://www.ukcolumn.org/ 💪 Support our independent journalism here https://support.ukcolumn.org/ 🛍️ Check out our shop here https://shop.ukcolumn.org/Jerm joins Charles and Mike for a lively discussion on deep divisions within American politics, highlighted by clashes between Tucker Carlson, Nick Fuentes, and Ben Shapiro. They explore how cancel culture thrives on the right and left where ideological belief often trumps rational thought.They note how emotional investment with regard to conflict wildly differs amongst people, while personal beliefs can be heavily shaped by outside influences.The conversation stresses how media narrative moulds public view on global issues. Psyops and social media platforms amplify some stories but mute others. They underline that we need to use critical thought to sift through information, especially amid controlled opposition and misinformation, which muddles our quest for truth.

What's it really like to cycle across Xinjiang, China's vast and often misunderstood western region? In this episode, we sit down with Jerry Grey, a 67-year-old long-term China resident and avid cyclist, who has biked thousands of kilometers across the country.He shares incredible stories from his epic 5,000km journey from Macau to the Kazakhstan border, detailing the harsh deserts, majestic mountains, and incredible hospitality he encountered. We debunk common Western media myths, discuss the real situation on the ground regarding security and daily life, and get a firsthand account of Xinjiang's breathtaking diversity and development.If you've ever been curious about real travel in China beyond the headlines, this is a must-watch.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction to Jerry & His 20+ Years in China01:50 - How a 50-Year-Old Started Epic Cycling Trips03:15 - The First Massive Ride: Macau to Kazakhstan Border05:45 - The Real Reason He Couldn't Bike to Tibet07:30 - First Impressions of Xinjiang: Debunking the "No-Go Zone" Myth09:45 - Surviving the Taklamakan Desert: 45°C Heat & Camping Under Bridges13:10 - Interactions with Police & Security: A Former Cop's Perspective17:40 - The Story of Camping Next to a "Prison Camp"19:20 - The Hospitality of the Local People21:30 - Xinjiang's Mind-Blowing Geographic & Cultural Diversity25:00 - The Food: A Meat Lover's Paradise (But Bring Your Own Veggies!)28:45 - Development & Tourism: New Hotels, Airports, and 300 Million Visitors32:10 - The BBC Narrative vs. On-The-Ground Reality35:50 - The Bilingual Generation: Noticing the Language Shift39:30 - Practical Travel Tips for Xinjiang41:20 - Jerry's Next Big Cycling Adventure: Conquering Qinghai43:50 - Bizarre Story: Being the Only Foreigner on a Tibetan Influencer Trip47:30 - How to Get Around China Easily (App Recommendations)49:00 - How to Follow Jerry's Adventures50:30 - Wrap-Upinks & Where to Find Jerry:YouTube: Jerry's Take on ChinaTwitter/X: @JerrysTakeonChinaEmail: Available in the bio of his social media channels.Hashtags:#Xinjiang #ChinaTravel #CyclingChina #SilkRoad #TravelVlog #Uyghur #DebunkingMyths #AdventureTravel #China #XinjiangFactsThe UK Column is an independent media organisation and receives no corporate or foundation funding. We rely on the generosity of individual readers, viewers and listeners, so if you enjoy our quality reporting, please consider supporting us. 🌐 Explore all our written and video content on the UK Column website https://www.ukcolumn.org/ 💪 Support our independent journalism here https://support.ukcolumn.org/ 🛍️ Check out our shop here https://shop.ukcolumn.org/

The UK Column is an independent media organisation and receives no corporate or foundation funding. We rely on the generosity of individual readers, viewers and listeners, so if you enjoy our quality reporting, please consider supporting us.🌐 Explore all our written and video content on the UK Column website https://www.ukcolumn.org/ 💪 Support our independent journalism here https://support.ukcolumn.org/ 🛍️ Check out our shop here https://shop.ukcolumn.org/Mike Robinson, Charles Malet and Mark Anderson with today's UK Column News. 00:35 COP 30: More Agenda 2030 targets06:51 China: Global Governance Initiative examined14:03 Facial Recognition: The implications of the UK Crime and Policing Bill21:57 Lamp post disaster surveillance: Coming to a town near you24:10: Check out UKC’s website and support our work 26:31 Disinformation:33:55 Dick Cheney: The death of another ‘Dark Lord’39:27 War: Rhetoric ramps up as AJAX cleans up46:28 Milk: Bovaer latest55:35 Monkey Pox: Is the WHO the real pathogen?

In this conversation, Jerm and Simon Goddek, a scientist who challenged theCovid narrative and lost his job, unpack the suspicious early awareness of thealleged virus and the dodgy controversies around the PCR test.Simon explains how Christian Drosten knew about “Covid” well before the firstreported case in China around 20 December, backed by evidence of labs likeone in Slovenia publishing on the test in early January after receiving kitsbefore Christmas, which points to extensive testing ramping up oddly ahead ofthe “outbreak”.He also chats about living off-grid and the joys of homesteading.Simon’s X profile: https://x.com/goddeketal

Sandi Adams’ recent conversation with Neil Oliver, was far more than an interview. It was a deep and moving exploration of what it means to remain human in an age that seems determined to erase our humanity.Since his stark awakening in 2020, Neil has been a voice of conscience in a time of mass conformity. He spoke candidly about those first few years when he realised how profoundly the world had shifted — not just politically, but spiritually and psychologically. For him, the realisation was both devastating and liberating: the recognition that truth now comes at a price, and that freedom requires not only courage but a willingness to stand alone.A historian at heart, Neil’s love of the British Isles — their stories, landscapes, and people — runs deep. That love, he said, is what first drew him to history: the sense of continuity, of shared identity, of the ordinary human striving that binds generations together. Yet it was also that love which made his estrangement from mainstream media and public life all the more painful. Refusing to bend to political or ideological pressure, particularly his rejection of SNP nationalism, came at a cost. He found himself ostracised by colleagues, shunned by institutions, and cast out from the comfortable world he once inhabited.And yet, he carries that exile not as a wound, but as a form of initiation. He spoke of solitude as both a burden and a gift — a space in which he has come to rediscover what truly matters. Away from the noise of the media machine, he has learned to listen again: to nature, to the voices of ancestors, and to the quiet but persistent call of truth.Our conversation turned toward the larger currents shaping this era, the role of the royal family, the advance of technocracy, the seductive promises of transhumanism, and the steady erosion of what it means to be human. Neil described the “anti-human agenda” not merely as a political project, but as a spiritual one — a campaign to separate us from our instincts, our communities, and our sense of the sacred.How, then, do we transcend this? His answer was disarmingly simple: by remembering. By remembering what we love, who we are, and what it means to be alive. They may take everything, but they can't digitise the human soul; it's quiet faith that sustains people when all else falls apart.To anyone struggling in these times — to those who feel isolated, gaslit, or overwhelmed by the psychological warfare of modern life — Neil’s message is one of fierce hope. Once you see, you cannot unsee. That can be frightening at first, but it’s also the beginning of freedom.As the discussion ended, it was clear that Neil’s journey reflected both personal and shared experiences. He stands, in many ways, as a mirror for our times — a man who walked willingly into the storm rather than betray his conscience, and who continues to speak with quiet, unwavering humanity in a world that has forgotten its soul.The UK Column is an independent media organisation and receives no corporate or foundation funding. We rely on the generosity of individual readers, viewers and listeners, so if you enjoy our quality reporting, please consider supporting us.🌐 Explore all our written and video content on the UK Column website https://www.ukcolumn.org/ 💪 Support our independent journalism here https://support.ukcolumn.org/ 🛍️ Check out our shop here https://shop.ukcolumn.org/

Jerm and David Kurten, the leader of the UK's Heritage Party and a former teacher turned political figure, they explore various political and cultural issues. He stresses the significance of upholding principles in politics, even if unpopular, and calls for a socially conservative party that champions traditional values, national sovereignty, and financial prudence. The discussion extends to cultural Marxism, Zionism, and globalist influences, with David voicing concerns over the decline of Western values and the divisive effects of identity politics. He advocates for a redefined notion of diversity focused on individual merits rather than group identities, critiques evangelical Christianity's ties to Zionism, and examines Middle Eastern geopolitics, proposing a revival of Christian principles to address global conflicts. Both participants underscore the value of authenticity and steadfastness in one's convictions.Heritage Party website: https://heritageparty.orgThe UK Column is an independent media organisation and receives no corporate or foundation funding. We rely on the generosity of individual readers, viewers and listeners, so if you enjoy our quality reporting, please consider supporting us.🌐 Explore all our written and video content on the UK Column website https://www.ukcolumn.org/ 💪 Support our independent journalism here https://support.ukcolumn.org/ 🛍️ Check out our shop here https://shop.ukcolumn.org/