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Tell A Friend
Tell A Friend is an independent podcast which breaks down the top political and pop culture headlines. Host Bryan Knight examines the week’s events before deciding the highs and lows. Whether a politics fiend or simply baffled by world events, Tell A Friend is sure to keep you informed and entertain...
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The Young Lords (Feat. Denise Oliver Velez)
In this episode, I interview former Young Lords and Black Panther Party member Denise Oliver-Velez. We discuss the history of The Young Lords, their c...
Ava Vidal: Comedy, Twitter and Speaking Her Mind
In this episode, I am joined by the incredible comedian, journalist and social commentator Ava Vidal. Ahead of her upcoming live chat show, we discuss...
Black Anarchism: A Conversation with Lorenzo Kom’boa Ervin
I had the absolute privilege of interviewing had the absolute privilege of interviewing Lorenzo Kom’boa Ervin on the rerelease of his seminal book ‘A...
Claudette Colvin: An Interview with the Civil Rights pioneer who helped end bus segregation in 1955
In this extra special interview, I am joined Civil Rights pioneer Claudette Colvin. In this extended interview, Miss Colvin discusses growing up in a...
David Lammy: COVID-19, Government contract scandal and schooling crisis
In this episode, I am joined by the Shadow Justice Secretary and Labour MP David Lammy. In this interview we discuss yesterday’s shocking COVID death...
Anna Soubry & Gina Miller: COVID, Brexit and the dangers of Public Life
Launching series 5, I am joined by Anna Soubry and Gina Miller for a special joint interview. We discuss the COVID-19 lockdown, how Brexit impacted th...
Protagonist of His Story (ft Alex Wheatle MBE)
In this episode, I interview award-winning novelist Alex Wheatle MBE on his incredible early life and journey to writing. We discuss his involvement i...
My Name Is Why (with Lemn Sissay MBE)
In this episode, I speak with the iconic poet Lemn Sissay. We discuss his No. 1 Sunday Times Bestselling Memoir, his entry into poetry and the ongoing...
Fake News World (ft. Alan Rusbridger)
In this episode, I am joined by The Guardian's former Editor-in-Chief Alan Rusbridger. We discuss his fascinating new book, ways to combat misinformat...
The Brutish Museums (with Prof. Dan Hicks)
In this episode, I speak with Professor Dan Hicks about his new book, which calls for a return of stolen artefacts and a reimagination of museum space...
Mangrove (featuring Rochenda Sandall)
In this episode, I am joined by talented actor Rochenda Sandall to talk about her new BBC film 'Mangrove'. We discuss the significance of the film's s...
A Mother's Strength: The Anwar Ditta Story
In this extra special episode, I speak to Anwar Ditta about her landmark 1976-81 legal campaign to be reunited with her children. We reflect on her im...
Understanding Black Womanhood (feat. Stella Dadzie and Kelechi Okafor)
In this episode, I am joined by Stella Dadzie and Kelechi Okafor to discuss Black womanhood, their life as public figures and radical self-care. Addit...
Strength Through Unity (feat. Lady Phyll)
In this episode, I am joined by UK Black Pride co-founder Phyll Opoku-Gyimah to reflect on her incredible achievements as an LGBTQ+ and anti-racist ac...
The Political Life of Claudia Jones (ft. Prof. Carole Boyce Davies)
Launching series 4, I am joined by distinguished professor Carole Boyce Davies to reflect on the political life and legacy of Claudia Jones. We discus...
Nation Under Review (feat. Lord Michael Heseltine)
In this episode, I interview former Deputy Prime Minister Lord Michael Heseltine. We discuss the government's COVID-19 response, the Dominic Cummings...
Behind The Lens (feat. Neil Kenlock)
In this episode, I interview photographer and Choice FM founder Neil Kenlock. We discuss his iconic photography, his membership with the Black Panther...
Obligation To Organise (feat. Obi Egbuna Jr)
In this episode, I interview political organiser Obi Egbuna Jr. about Western imperialism, neo-colonialism in Africa, and the legacy of his father's w...
No, No, No (feat. Dawn Penn)
In this episode, I interview Grammy-nominated artist Dawn Penn on the music industry, the challenges of fame and her iconic song ‘You Don’t Love Me (N...
League Of His Own (ft. Ben Odeje)
In this episode, I interview the first black England football player Benjamin Odeje. We discuss his entry into football, racism within the sport and h...
Poetry Means Everything (with Benjamin Zephaniah)
In this episode, I interview the remarkable poet Benjamin Zephaniah on his foundational years, the Black Lives Matter Movement and the future of the L...
EXCLUSIVE: Exeter University in Review (with Sir Steve Smith)
In this episode, I interview the University of Exeter's Vice-Chancellor Sir Steve Smith about the impact of COVID-19 on higher education, racism on ca...
In Conversation with Seaton and Curran
In this special reunion episode, Professor Jean Seaton and Professor James Curran come together to discuss their seminal 1981 book 'Power without Resp...
One Race (with Jane Elliott)
In this episode, I interview anti-racist educator Jane Elliott. We discuss the Civil Rights Movement, myths of race and her famous blue eye/brown eye...
Brit-ish (feat. Afua Hirsch)
In this episode, I interview journalist Afua Hirsch on the current Black Lives Matter protests, white allyship and the burden of engaging in race disc...
Hostile Environment (feat. Maya Goodfellow)
In this episode, I interview author and race academic Maya Goodfellow. We discuss colonial nostalgia, the language around immigration and her book ‘Ho...
A Lifelong Fight (feat. Peter Tatchell)
In celebration of Pride Month, I interviewed prominent human rights activist Peter Tatchell on coming out, performing a citizen's arrest on Robert Mug...
Decolonising The Curriculum (with Prof. Jeremy Black)
In this episode, I explore the topic of decolonising of the curriculum. The first half features a discussion with two students (Almaz Akainyah & Neha)...
Tales From The Struggle (feat. Dr Beverley Bryan)
In this episode, I interview former British Black Panther member Beverley Bryan about her involvement with the movement, her intersectional feminist a...
Tell A Friend: No Regrets (feat. Ben Bradshaw MP)
In this episode, I speak with Ben Bradshaw MP about the Dominic Cummings controversy, Exeter's homelessness issue and his varied career in senior poli...
Tell A Friend: The Power of Words (with Nikki Giovanni)
In this extended interview, I speak with legendary poet, author and educator: Nikki Giovanni. We discuss her contribution to the Black Arts Movement,...
Tell A Friend: Living Legend (feat. Barbara Blake Hannah)
In this week's episode, I interview Britain's first black television journalist Barbara Blake Hannah. In this extended interview, we discuss her life...
Tell A Friend: Operation Black Vote (feat. Lord Simon Woolley)
In this week's episode, we are joined by the remarkable Lord Simon Woolley. We discuss his journey from community activism to the House of Lords and t...
Tell A Friend: History of Africa (feat. Zeinab Badawi)
In this extra special episode, I am joined by world-renowned journalist Zeinab Badawi to discuss her fascinating BBC documentary series 'The History o...
A Speaker Like No Other (feat. Roy Sawh)
In this extra special episode, I interview Black Power activist Roy Sawh about his incredible life as an anti-racism campaigner. We explore themes suc...
The New Normal
After a brief hiatus, I return with a new episode reflecting on the week's political news, reporting on the turmoil caused by the recent Coronavirus p...
Chicken Box Flop
On this episode, I delve into the past week's biggest headlines. Topic discussed range from the leaked Brexit dossier to the backfired chicken box cam...
The Ghost of May
In this episode, I discuss everything from the Home Office and their recent deportation scheme to Chelsea Handler's new bestselling book
Vacant at No. 10
In this episode, I report on current global political events. From the Conservative leadership bid to the devastating Sudanese crisis, this week offer...
'Ladies Who Punch' (feat. Ramin Setoodeh)
In this special episode, I talk to New York Bestselling author Ramin Setoodeh about his recently released book on 'The View'.
We discuss...