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Ep 34: Convince Me The UK Needs More Nuclear Weapons

Ep 34: Convince Me The UK Needs More Nuclear Weapons

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In this provocative episode, we ask a controversial question: Does the UK need more nuclear weapons? With rising global tensions, shifting alliances, and emerging nuclear powers, is Britain's current deterrent enough—or dangerously outdated?

In front page face off, we look at the decriminalisation of cannabis - whether it will improve police-civilian relationships or turn London into a crime-ridden ghetto...We also look at Mark Zuckerburg's Metaverse and whether it is a safe and welcoming place for women.

We open up the Rant Room and Maya discusses a journalist who has some controversial views on who should be allowed to have children...

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Cannabis

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/jun/06/its-high-time-britain-had-another-conversation-about-cannabis?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/05/28/sadiq-khan-decriminalise-cannabis-drug-laws/

Metaverse

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/jun/10/the-misogyny-of-the-metaverse-is-mark-zuckerbergs-dream-world-a-no-go-area-for-women?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

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Nige & Maya

Timestamps

START 00:00

Intro: 00:19

Maya Debate Start: 01:05

Nige Debate Start: 12:46

FPFO: 27:26

Rant Room: 41:48

Leave Comments Outro: 46:07

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