Should cyclists stay in their lane?
Cyclists shaming drivers online, fights over bike lanes and the politics of pedal power.
- 53 mins
- 19 Apr 2024
BBC Sounds - AntiSocial - Available Episodes
AntiSocial
Peace talks for the culture wars. In an era of polarisation, propaganda and pile-ons, Adam Fleming helps you work out what the arguments are really about.
Episodes (65 Available)
What is “minority stress theory”?Exploring the idea that people in minority groups experience unique forms of stress
- 7 mins
- 16 Apr 2024
- Homosexuality and "sin"
The clash between the rights of LGBT people and freedom to express Christian views.
- 53 mins
- 12 Apr 2024
- Racism and the countryside
The UK countryside is very white, but is it racist?
- 53 mins
- 05 Apr 2024
- Eurovision and Israel
The war in Gaza prompts calls to boycott this year’s song contest.
- 53 mins
- 03 Apr 2024
- A history of Eurovision and politics
Eurovision is meant to be apolitical, but over the years it’s been caught in controversy
- 7 mins
- 02 Apr 2024
- How does the law handle misgendering?
Amid arguments about misgendering and hate crime - what does existing UK law say?
- 7 mins
- 26 Mar 2024
- Misgendering and Hate Crime
Exploring the debate around gender, pronouns, and Scotland’s new hate crime law.
- 53 mins
- 22 Mar 2024
- Why are statues such flashpoints in the culture wars?
Statues: tearing them down or putting them up, why so they make people so angry?
- 7 mins
- 19 Mar 2024
- Does Britain need a Muslim war memorial?
Plans for a Muslim war memorial have sparked debate about history, identity, and monuments
- 53 mins
- 15 Mar 2024
- What is the ‘white gaze’?
What does it mean, and where does the idea come from?
- 6 mins
- 12 Mar 2024
- 'Black Out' performances
Are stage shows aimed at black audiences inclusive or divisive?
- 53 mins
- 08 Mar 2024
- Culture wars in Europe
Surrogacy in Italy, feminism in Spain, and culture wars activism across borders.
- 53 mins
- 22 Dec 2023
Patriotism and ‘progressive activists’How does a small but outspoken group influence the debate about UK national identity?
- 8 mins
- 19 Dec 2023
- The National Anthem
The debate about whether we should sing God Save the King.
- 53 mins
- 15 Dec 2023
- What is ‘social transitioning’?
What are the impacts of a young person wanting to be treated as a different gender?
- 6 mins
- 12 Dec 2023
- Trans kids and schools
How schools should deal with kids who want to change their gender identity.
- 54 mins
- 08 Dec 2023
What is ‘Misogynoir’?The origin of the term that describes a particular kind of prejudice faced by black women
- 6 mins
- 05 Dec 2023
- Is reality TV stereotyping black women?
A contestant on the TV show I'm a Celebrity sparks a debate about racism and misogyny.
- 53 mins
- 01 Dec 2023
‘Lefty Lawyers’: where does the phrase come from?When did people start using the phrase ‘lefty lawyers’ and why?
- 7 mins
- 28 Nov 2023
