JK Rowling, famous for Harry Potter, is now at the centre of a controversial debate on transgender rights.

We'll explore her views, why they've sparked so much outrage and support, and the impact on free speech laws in the UK.

• JK Rowling and her views on transgenderism
• Tweet supporting Maya Forstater’s views on sex and gender
• Public reaction: support and death threats
• Her article explaining her five reasons for speaking out
• Impact on education and safeguarding
• Freedom of speech concerns
• Personal experiences influencing her opinion
• Criticism from Harry Potter actors
• Scottish Hate Crime and Public Order Act of 2024
• Ongoing role in the public debate on transgender issues

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John Stonehouse, a promising British politician, disappeared off the Miami coast.

Had he drowned in a swimming accident? Had he been eaten by sharks?

To everyone's surprise, he turned up in Australia a few weeks later with a new identity...

• John Stonehouse: Charismatic British politician
• Disappeared from a Miami beach in 1974
• Mysterious reappearance in Australia
• Stonehouse's financial and personal troubles
• Speculation about Stonehouse being a Czech spy
• John Stonehouse's affair with his secretary
• Impersonation and multiple fake identities
• Legal trial and prison sentence
• Impact on British politics and the Labour party
• Stonehouse's final years and death

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What's the difference between the North and the South of England?

And when does the "North" end and the "South" start?

In this episode, we'll explore these questions, and touch on differences in accents, lifestyles, and even what people call their evening meal.

• The origins of the north-south divide in England
• The fuzzy line dividing north and south
• Common stereotypes of northerners and southerners
• The impact of the Industrial Revolution on the north
• The decline of northern industries in the 20th century
• Margaret Thatcher's role in closing northern coal mines
• Economic and educational disparities between North and South
• Regional differences in life expectancy and health
• Variation in vocabulary and accents across regions
• Institutional prejudice against Northern accents

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