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global tensions, shifting alliances, and emerging nuclear powers, is Britain's current deterrent enough—or dangerously outdated?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...

LINKS TO ARTICLES

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

This week, Maya has a few camera issues (!), we introduce a new theme tune, and we talk U-Turns - does it show a government listening to the public, or is it just a lack of strategic direction?

In Front Page Face Off, we discuss Nick, apparently not his real name, who has succumb to the manosphere so much that he does unspeakable things to a lamp post. And in TikTok Takedown, Maya discusses the situation of male students struggling to find compatible mates based on their political positioning. And finally the Rant Room is open again, where Nigel takes exception to the Daily Telegraph (again).

LINKS TO ARTICLES

The Manoshpere

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/may/25/nick-wanted-to-drop-bodyfat-and-build-his-own-micro-harem-of-women-how-my-friend-fell-for-the-red-pill-hucksters-of-the-manosphere?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Tax Dodgers

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/bills/council-tax/number-council-tax-dodgers-soars-highest-level-since-2009/

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Nige & Maya

TimeStamps:

START 00:00

Intro: 00:43

Nige Debate Start: 01:32

Maya: Debate Start: 11:21

FPFO: 27:05

TikTok Takedown: 37:18

Rant Room: 42:12

Leave Comments Outro: 44:39

This week came as a bit of surprise as what seemed like an innocent debate about abolishing income tax, turned into a feisty family feud….. well, almost. In Front Page Face Off, we look at the real reasons why the Tory government gave up on their plans to make healthier foods cheaper for everyone, and also in another article, we ask whether political reporting and discussion is created with a definitive male gaze.

Plus the Rant Room is open for business again this week, Nige gets his racquets in a twist of the newest and most ‘vulgar’ sport.

And a special thanks goes out to the builders who were drilling outside Maya's place for the whole time we were recording....

LINKS TO ARTICLES

Health Foods

https://www.theguardian.com/society/ng-interactive/2025/may/17/uk-government-drops-healthy-eating-push-after-lobbying-by-ultra-processed-food-firms?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Young Women In Politics

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/may/21/young-men-women-far-right-online-politics-centre-left?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Rant Room Article

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/05/18/resist-the-unbritish-allure-of-padel/

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Nige & Maya

TimeStamps:

START 00:00

Intro: 00:00:39

Maya Debate Start: 00:01:28

Nige: Debate Start: 00:16:56

FPFO: 00:29:02

Rant Room: 00:42:09

Leave Comments Outro: 00:47:38