This Just Took And Even Darker Turn (Russell Brand)

Free speech is under threat in the UK like never before. In this episode, I unpack new legislation targeting protestors and pro-Palestinian groups, explore the growing alliance between liberal politics and authoritarian control, and examine how laws once aimed at terrorism are now being used to silence dissent. From George Monbiot's warnings to the potential rise of autonomous weapons and facial recognition, we’re staring down a future where protest could mean prison. But is there another way?



[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, July 15, 2025.]