Ricochet is the best place on the internet to discuss the issues of the day, either through commenting on posts or writing your own for our active and dynamic community in a fully moderated environment. In addition, the Ricochet Audio Network offers over 50 original podcasts with new episodes released every day.
As Boris talks the status of “Plan B,” James and Toby talk the status of “The Bet.”
The other big question is centered around the PM’s ability to remain in Number 10. Two years ago the Tories were celebrating securing an 80-seat majority and now the House is in rebellion and a by-election is scheduled for Thursday.
We touch on London Mayor Sadiq Kahn’s latest assault on our freedoms as he tries to ban “inappropriate staring” on the London Underground and we take on Jussie Smollett’s conviction for pretending he was the victim of a hate crime. After the usual suspects defended him without question, they are all unusually silent since the verdict came down.
In Culture Corner, we review Lewis Hamilton’s recent F1 loss (with a nod to the movie Rush), the first episode of Yellowjackets (Sky Atlantic in the UK/ Showtime in the US), the strangely sexless central female character in Hawkeye (Disney+), The Wheel of Time (again!) and vol 13 in Bernard Cornwell’s Saxon Saga.
This week’s opening sound: How it started for Jussie and how’s it going…
And James’ link to the “Plan-demic,” i.e. Event 201.
Subscribe to London Calling in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.
Quip
Quip is the NEW electric toothbrush that packs just the right amount of vibrations into an ultra slim design with guiding pulses to simplify better brushing - at a fraction of the cost of bulkier brushes. Quip starts at just $25 and right now, you can go to getquip.com/London to get your first refill pack FREE with a QUIP electric toothbrush.
Has he fixed “inappropriate acid-throwing into faces” already? What a guy!
When Sadiq Kahn, that virtuous man,
When to rule London began
Resolved to try
A plan whereby
Young men might be steadied.
And he declared in words succinct
That all who flirted, leered, or winked
Unless connubially linked Should forthwith be beheaded.