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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on the looming Scottish independence referendum with actor, Brian Cox. The Braveheart star says that the political rhetoric surrounding the vote shows that democracy isn’t functioning in the UK, and that the time has come for the Scots to show their voting power. Is being anti-immigrant on par with being anti-British? Writer and poet, Benjamin Zephaniah, weighs in on multiculturalism and anarchy. We look at what the mainstream media missed at this week’s...
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on the conditions in the Serco-run Yarl’s Wood immigration centre. Meltem Avcil was detained there for three months at the age of 13 – and now campaigns for the centre to stop incarcerating women in what she says are horrible conditions. Former editor of the BBC’s Today Programme Rod Liddle tells us the country is now being run by an out-of-touch liberal elite – despite the Tories being in government. We add up how much arms sales to a war-torn region...
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on the Home Office monitoring our internet activity. Investigative journalist Russ Baker says because of the secrecy around the snooping, the scope could be far wider than the government has admitted before. From spying on the internet to spying on the streets – could the authorities’ love affair with CCTV actually be doing us good? We look at whether justice is blind when it comes to Justice Secretary Chris Grayling – as we count down some of his more...
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Afshin Rattansi pays tribute to one of the most influential union leaders, Bob Crow, who died early Tuesday morning. In his final major interview, filmed in February, he spoke about the problems in mainstream politics and how it felt to take on Boris. We also hear opposing views on how the issue of Ukraine should be dealt with by the UK – going underground on proposed sanctions against Russia. Conservative MP Brooks Newmark argues that NATO needs to scare Russia into backing down, while...
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on a new left-wing party. Branded the UKIP of the left, they promise to give the power back to the people – but what makes them different from Labour? An audit into Cameron’s Big Society shows it’s managed to alienate people rather than include them – but can it still be salvaged? Plus, big companies are using Twitter to boost their popularity – sometimes with hilarious consequences. And Osborne’s going green – for a mere £30 million of taxpayer...
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Topics: washington, iran, facebook, new york, biden, justice department, cuomo, belgium, india, moscow, los...
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on the failings of George Osborne’s financial policy – as the Tory approach is questioned by one of its own members - Douglas Carswell MP. Plus, has the Mark Duggan ‘lawful killing’ verdict given the police power to do virtually anything? Sparks fly anew between the Deputy PM and London’s Mayor. And just who is Cicada 3301 attempting to recruit?
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on the lessons drawn from the Iraq war on the 11th anniversary of the Coalition’s bombardment of Baghdad. P.J. Crowley, president Obama’s former assistant Secretary of State tells us about Britain and America’s relations and whether the US is responsible for holding up the Chilcot Inquiry. Journalist Patrick Henningsen says the UK’s involvement in Iraq is still creating radicalization at home – and the government doesn’t seem to want to learn from...
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Since 2003, Brits have run the risk of being locked up in the US even if they never set foot on American soil. The extradition imbalance could soon get even more slanted, as UK citizens could now be whisked away to the US on secret evidence under proposed changes to the law. Is No. 10 selling its own citizens down the river just to keep the UK’s so-called “special relationship” with its overlord in Washington?
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The Snowden scandal has made waves around the world, but hit both sides of the pond particularly hard following revelations of the scope and scale of NSA-GCHQ collaboration. The Observer’s Henry Porter tells us how a few ground- down computers in the Guardian’s basement have come to represent the moment the British press was really threatened and oppressed by the government.
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on the recent prison breaks from British jails – but is the system at fault or is the media to blame for causing the hype? We look at the government’s relationship with firms like the Boston Consulting Group and McKinsey and allegations of them spying on Chinese partners. Plus a campaign group says leaked emails show close ties between GM lobbyists and coalition ministers. We introduce the Gamma Group, who has been selling technology to spy on pro-democracy...
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground the recent chaos in Iraq with Sami Ramadani, an Iraqi refugee, who says the west has misunderstood the complexity of the situation in the country. International media lawyer Paul Tweed talks about the Crown Prosecution Service holding ‘secret trials’ for terrorism suspects and warns that there must be a balance between transparency and protecting lives. We introduce the UK’s top secret Middle Eastern spying network – which failed to warn of the trouble...
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on the political response to ISIS. Former solicitor-general Sir Edward Garnier QC urges against passing ‘unnecessary laws’ when there are already laws in place to deal with the situation, and believes politicians are being “outlandish” to gain attention. The 91-year-old survivor of the Great Depression and World War II veteran Harry Leslie Smith warns that the UK is heading towards another depression with austerity policies. He recounts his experiences...
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground with former head of regulatory risk at HBOS, Paul Moore, to investigate whether bankers have learnt their lesson since the bailout. We ask Friends of the Earth’s Jane Thomas if energy multinationals can frack under your house without planning permission. We get to the bottom of why an MP tried to claim expenses for not voting at the Syria War debate in parliament. And David Cameron spends millions on trying to uncover the faces behind ‘Anonymous’.
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In this episode, Afshin Rattansi casts a critical eye on David Cameron’s sweeping cabinet reshuffle, and the government’s need to urgently review Britain’s drug policy. He also uncovers suspect and unethical business practices employed by UK tycoon, Michael Cohen. In a climate of increasing state oversight, Going Underground examines the coalition’s justification for ramming a surveillance bill through parliament. And in an exclusive interview with Rattansi, international relations...
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on recent sexual violence summit held by Angelina Jolie and William Hague. But have they missed out some countries due to national interests? Bianca Jagger, a Goodwill Ambassador to the Council of Europe, thinks so. She says there are clear double standards when it comes to dealing with rape in Sri Lanka because of our own governments arms trade deals with the country. Roxy Music’s Brian Eno questions Britain’s involvement in Ukraine, Iraq and Palestine –...
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on the MoD’s plans for a multi-million-pound cyber warfare program being developed by BAE systems. Dr. Tim Stevens, from the King’s College Department of War Studies, warns of the risks if information obtained by the scheme falls into the wrong hands. NHS fraud is costing the taxpayer billions of pounds – we get the inside scoop from the man who was in charge of tackling it, Jim Gee. And looking to become a spy? We count down the most baffling ways in...
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on why the Home Secretary prevented MI5 boss Andrew Parker from appearing before MPs. Julian Huppert, who sits on the Home Affairs Committee, says the investigation into GCHQ has turned into a race to punish The Guardian. Plus, punk rocker Rat Scabies of the Damned gives his take on the music industry of today. And he might be London’s loveable buffoon, but is the blundering mayor everyone’s cup of tea?
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Is Britain the US’s poodle? Journalist Pepe Escobar talks about the perception abroad of the UK’s silence on GCHQ spying. Legal Aid cuts are sweeping the nation – but are they doing more harm than good? Finally, why your X Factor vote may indirectly be supporting the IDF.
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Afshin Rattansi talks to Max Keiser about the dollar as world leaders lean to it being removed as the world's reserve currency. And the implications for social unrest in the U.S. and signs of failures to come in an Obama administration. The interview was conducted live on Saturday, November 15, 2008 on Press TV
Topics: max keiser, afshin rattansi, us dollar, hank paulson, g20, civil unrest, us financial collapse 2008
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In this episode of Going Underground, Afshin Rattansi talks to MP Zac Goldsmith on his new bill for public to be able to recall their MPs. Clare Welton of Fuel Poverty Action tells Afshin about planned protests in London on Tuesday, as government is due to release latest figures on those who've died in winter because they couldn't afford to pay their bills. And Mi6 comes up with a plausible explanation of how one of their staff wound up dead.
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on the realities of foreign conflict with award-winning documentary maker Ross Kemp. He explains the importance of reserving judgment and how drone warfare is not the way to solve international crises. Divisive figure Narendra Modi’s just been elected Indian PM – India expert Daya Thussu explains the implications. Plus, is the US funneling millions into a mass surveillance base near Milton Keynes? Prince Charles in the eye of an international storm after...
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on the issue of whether the Snowden leaks have harmed British security. Former Defence Secretary Liam Fox claims those responsible have put ‘our people’ at risk. Plus, students are up in arms over new plans to privatize their loans. University of London Union president, Michael Chessum, explains why. And how you could be lucky enough to land a six-month unpaid internship!
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on a law that could have prevented the financial crash that has put millions on the poverty line. Liam Halligan, Telegraph columnist and editor of Business New Europe says that governments are still pandering to bankers, and that Bank of England Governor Mark Carney 'doesn’t have it in him' to properly regulate them. Plus, as UK activist groups continue to protest against the coalition’s program of cuts, will this summer’s ‘wave of resistance’ force...
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on Theresa May’s plans to leave British citizens stateless. Investigative journalist Patrick Galey says the Home Secretary won’t even need to prove someone is a terrorist to impose it – it will be a decision made on probability. Plus, a match made in… somewhere other than heaven – a former Islamist extremist is trying to raise cash for former EDL leader Tommy Robinson. John Hemming MP talks about the curious case of forced adoptions in the UK – and...
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground with the former head of GCHQ, Sir David Omand, getting to the bottom of the Snowden leaks and Iraq war intelligence. Is this the worst time to be young in Britain? Author Danny Dorling brings the facts and figures. The BBC announces new plans to cut down the politics and bring on the fashion. Plus, what kind of archaic laws could still get you thrown behind bars? And why is the government supporting the adult film industry?
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on lobbying in the Palace of Westminster. Tamasin Cave, leader of the Alliance for Lobbying Transparency, says this £2 billion industry is there to make money for the businesses they serve. Len McCluskey, General Secretary of Unite, explains why he still thinks Labour are the best choice for workers. Barclays are in hot water again – this time over possible fraud in their “dark pools.” We find out how much taxpayer money George Osborne has spent on his...
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on the real conditions inside Britain's prisons. And who better to give insider knowledge than Vicky Pryce, Chris Huhne's ex-wife, who went to jail for perverting the course of justice. Now a campaigner for prisoner rehabilitation, she's also landed herself a role as Vince Cable's new advisor! The MoD is charging you millions to sort out its IT mess. Plus, how the rich are siphoning off more money than those on benefits – and the website that's out to set...
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on YouTube footage that appears to show a police officer trying to frame a protester. Dr Steven Peers is seen being accused of being drunk and was subsequently charged with drunk driving, despite him being on a pedestrian footpath. We speak to RMT union leader Bob Crow about the London Tube strike, Boris Johnson and the state of British politics – and find out why Crow wants to stand as MEP for London. Plus, it’s London Fashion Week, from sweatshops to...
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on Cameron's apparent lack of understanding of public outrage at the Snowden leaks, while Labour MP Dave Lammy talks Iraq war regrets and the need for reform in the Independent Police Complaints Commission. Also, as the Home Secretary mulls arming riot police with water cannons, it turns out some think they'd be better off with machine guns. Plus, what the Lobbying Bill – or the Gagging Law, as it's affectionately referred to – means for future UK elections....
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on the enduring power of the petrodollar, which - like its predecessor, the gold standard - is helping foster war all around the world. Tory MP Kwasi Kwarteng says that gold has been responsible for a lot of wars – but the real crisis is in the government printing too much paper money. Save the Children says 5 million youngsters will be starving by 2020 – we look at who’s helping feed Britain’s hungry. Plus, did GCHQ chiefs ask the NSA for access to more...
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Topics: venezuela, roger stone, washington, trump, china, russia, nicolas maduro, donald trump, italy, bob...
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Topics: canada, london, philippines, e.u., britain, yemen, julian, u.k., afshin rattansi, conservative...
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on the increasing costs of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan with activist John Rees. But are conflicts good overall for our economy? The rising levels of pollution in the UK have hit an all-time high – killing 30,000 people a year. James Thornton, from ClientEarth, who took the government to court over unsafe air levels, says there’s a culture of non-compliance when it comes to bringing down pollution. And has some good actually come out of the recession?...
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on the hacking trial outcome. With Rebekah Brooks not guilty and Andy Coulson facing jail time, we ask whether Rupert Murdoch is more powerful than David Cameron. Plus, we hear from one of the authors of a new report which says 3.5 million children will soon be living in absolute poverty, while their parents will have to choose whether to eat or heat their homes. Actor Jack Holden explains why anti-war plays are more important than ever in today's world. In Top...
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on Nick Clegg’s proposed Recall Bill, endorsed by the Queen in her speech. But Zac Goldsmith, the author of the original draft, warns that the current version is a step backward. A lawyer for Iraqis allegedly tortured by British troops, Phil Shiner, says the government has gone after him in an attempt to deflect from the real issue – did the British Army commit war crimes in Iraq? In Breaking Views, host Afshin Rattansi takes a look at misleading headlines,...
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on the SNP's plans to leave an independent Scotland free from private security companies. GEO group, which runs part of Guantanamo, has a number of contracts with the UK government, including running a detention center in Scotland infamous for locking up minors. '12 Years A Slave' may have won Best Picture at the BAFTAs but what of Britain's own modern-day slavery? It turns out the number of reported cases of slavery has risen by nearly 50 percent in the last...
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on a recent Public Administration Committee meeting which seemingly tried to stop an MP asking questions about Scotland’s economy. Paul Flynn walked out of the meeting, saying the whole debate was a political stunt. Internet giants Google and Yahoo have hardly had the best time since the Snowden revelations, but which company is putting its customers ahead of financial gain? We look at what the mainstream media missed at PMQs this week. Plus, is the government...
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on the MH17 black box reports. Liam Halligan calls the whole situation a “grotesque spectacle,” warning that the British press is not reporting the whole story. Professor Ray Jones, author of “The Story of Baby P”, looks at the risks of child protection services being privatised. With Kate Middleton pregnant again, we take a look at how less well-off parents fare on the NHS. Almost 13 years on from the September 11, 2001 attacks, we ask how successful...
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Topics: venezuela, f.b.i., roger stone, russia, mueller, trump, national assembly, donald trump,...
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