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Mar 6, 2020
03/20
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Maarten van den Hout
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GOING UNDERGROUND 2020-03-04 2000-2300
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Jan 15, 2020
01/20
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Maarten van den Hout
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GOING UNDERGROUND 2020-01-15 2100-2300
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Feb 26, 2020
02/20
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Maarten van den Hout
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GOING UNDERGROUND 2020-02-26 2000-2300
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Jan 8, 2020
01/20
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Maarten van den Hout
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GOING UNDERGROUND 2020-01-08 2100-2300
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Jan 29, 2020
01/20
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Maarten van den Hout
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GOING UNDERGROUND 2020-01-29 2100-2300
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Jan 1, 2020
01/20
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Maarten van den Hout
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GOING UNDERGROUND 2020-01-01 2100-2300
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Feb 19, 2020
02/20
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Maarten van den Hout
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GOING UNDERGROUND 2020-02-19 2000-2200
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Feb 7, 2020
02/20
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Maarten van den Hout
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GOING UNDERGROUND 2020-02-05 2100-2300
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Sep 9, 2020
09/20
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Maarten van den Hout
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GOING UNDERGROUND 2020-09-09 2000-2300
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Jan 22, 2020
01/20
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Maarten van den Hout
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GOING UNDERGROUND 2020-01-22 2100-2300
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Feb 12, 2020
02/20
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Maarten van den Hout
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GOING UNDERGROUND 2020-02-12 2100-2300
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Sep 16, 2020
09/20
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Maarten van den Hout
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GOING UNDERGROUND 2020-09-16 2000-2300
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Sep 23, 2020
09/20
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Maarten van den Hout
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GOING UNDERGROUND 2020-09-23 2000-2300
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Mar 18, 2020
03/20
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GOING UNDERGROUND 2020-03-18 2000-2300
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Sep 2, 2020
09/20
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Maarten van den Hout
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GOING UNDERGROUND 2020-09-02 2000-2300
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Mar 13, 2020
03/20
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GOING UNDERGROUND 2020-03-11 2000-2300
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on US influence over Britain’s nuclear weapons. Guardian columnist Richard Norton Taylor questions whether the UK’s weapons are truly independent, and asks if they are breaching the non-proliferation treaty. Christine Blower, general secretary of the NUT, explains why teachers across the country are set to strike, and the battle against the ‘incredibly unpopular’ Michael Gove. Ken Livingstone compares Ed Miliband to Margaret Thatcher and Clement Attlee....
Topics: Russia Today, RT, Going Underground, Afshin Rattansi
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on revelations that the Home Office has been making secret payments to embassies around the world to obtain passports for deportees. Jeremy Corbyn MP says the amount of taxpayer cash could be huge. The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have wound up costing us 30 billion pounds – but is the number much bigger because of the hidden costs of the conflicts? Despite the low turnout in the local and European elections, party donors are gearing up for 2015 - we count...
Topics: Russia Today, RT, Going Underground, Afshin Rattansi
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Afshin Rattansi returns for a brand new series and goes underground on whether capitalism could still survive amidst emerging economies like China, Brazil and Russia. As the world marches in support of workers’ rights, we look at how the government is cracking down on the unemployed. David Cameron says the increased use of food banks is because they’re advertised better. Plus, we look at some interesting ways the BBC is spending license fee cash. And why the Home Office is banning the UN...
Topics: Russia Today, RT, Going Underground, Afshin Rattansi
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on the meltdown of British law and order with leading criminologist, David Wilson. Former US intelligence officer, Elizabeth Murray, says intelligence is routinely hidden when it doesn’t fit the political agenda - both in America and in the UK. We discover why the police are trigger-happy when it comes to using tasers on children. Plus, we look at how the press has been misleading you this past week. And democracy in action - how you can choose the next Labour...
Topics: Russia Today, RT, Going Underground, Afshin Rattansi
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on the extent of collusion between the UK and US intelligence agencies. Whistleblower and lawyer to Edward Snowden Jesselyn Radack says controlling those who tell the truth is a way to control the masses. Tom Drake, another NSA whistleblower, explains the dark side of the cooperation between the NSA and GCHQ. A former UK Treasury economist says the government is celebrating recovery too early, amid a housing bubble and low wages. Plus, we look at how the press...
Topics: Russia Today, RT, Going Underground, Afshin Rattansi
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on Britain’s corrupt arms deals. Author Nick Gilby explains that bribery & corruption has permeated the UK’s biggest arms deals, and explains why Tony Blair asked investigators to stop their work when he was Prime Minister. Tahra Ahmed, spokesperson for the re-set, a group looking to make Britain fair, ethical and accountable, explains why scrapping the tax system could guarantee a living wage of £7,500 for every person in the country. Afshin also look...
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground in the booming sector of corporate surveillance. Journalist and comedian Mark Thomas discusses his personal experience of being spied on by one of the largest corporations in Britain, and the ‘domestic extremist’ explains how far company spying has infiltrated protest groups. We examine Ed Miliband’s fortunes in our review of parliament’s final PMQs before the summer break. We look at how people with depression will be forced to undergo treatment or face...
Topics: Russia Today, RT, Going Underground, Afshin Rattansi
Topics: Russia Today, RT, Going Underground, Afshin Rattansi
Topics: Russia Today, RT, Going Underground, Afshin Rattansi
Topics: Russia Today, RT, Going Underground, Afshin Rattansi
Topics: Russia Today, RT, Going Underground, Afshin Rattansi
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on press regulation, as the replacement to the discredited Press Complaints Commission looks set to start work. Professor Natalie Fenton from Hacked Off campaigns for a more accountable press and says the new body won’t solve the inherent problems in the British media. With all the uproar about mass immigration, we look at why the main parties aren’t taking into account that foreigners are creating jobs for us. World War III is on the cards – but only if...
Topics: Russia Today, RT, Going Underground, Afshin Rattansi
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on government claims that unemployment is down, as long-term youth joblessness is on the rise. Labour MP Alison McGovern says Jobcentres in the country aren’t doing their job. Investigative journalist Russ Baker says the ISC is a shambles. Plus, wondering why your rail fares have gone through the roof? It might be because we’re subsidizing Europe. And, if you think you might be addicted to social media, you might be in for a serious shock!
Topics: Russia Today, RT, Going Underground, Afshin Rattansi
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on the fracking frenzy in the UK, talking to the leader of the Green Party, Natalie Bennett. Plus, is it getting harder to protest in Britain? Author and blogger Richard Seymour gives his thoughts. And, pipsqueaking politicians from parliament – we count down the pettiest put-downs.
Topics: Russia Today, RT, Going Underground, Afshin Rattansi
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on the free trade agreement currently being discussed between the US and EU. Financial guru Patrick Young says the secrecy of the deal could have some serious consequences on Britain’s economy. Fracked off with the fracking debate? Some councils appear to be sponsored by the very same companies proposing to drill on their land. A shocking report reveals mentally ill children as young as 10 are being thrown into jail cells because of a lack of hospital beds. We...
Topics: Russia Today, RT, Going Underground, Afshin Rattansi
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on the new UK immigration bill currently being pushed through, with even Labour doing next to nothing to stop it. But Shadow Immigration Minister David Hanson says his party are just choosing their battles. Not to worry: soon you’ll be able to buy your EU passport! At least that’s the plan of one British company, provided you’ve got a million going spare. The planned HS2 network is behind schedule, over budget and running at anything but high speed – and...
Topics: Russia Today, RT, Going Underground, Afshin Rattansi
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground vis–à–vis Britain's new position on the UN Human Rights Council - but as we hear from Human Rights Watch, the country's own track record is less than stellar. England should brace itself for more civil unrest in the new year, as pay discrepancies between the rich and the poor continue to drive people to protest. Plus, heard about the housing crisis in Britain? Blame the golfers!
Topics: Russia Today, RT, Going Underground, Afshin Rattansi
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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...
Topics: Russia Today, RT, Going Underground, Afshin Rattansi
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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 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...
Topics: Russia Today, RT, Going Underground, Afshin Rattansi
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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...
Topics: Russia Today, RT, Going Underground, Afshin Rattansi
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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 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 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?
Topics: Russia Today, RT, Going Underground, Afshin Rattansi
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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...
Topics: Russia Today, RT, Going Underground, Afshin Rattansi
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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....
Topics: Russia Today, RT, Going Underground, Afshin Rattansi
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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?...
Topics: Russia Today, RT, Going Underground, Afshin Rattansi
Topics: Russia Today, RT, Going Underground, Afshin Rattansi
Topics: Russia Today, RT, Going Underground, Afshin Rattansi
Topics: Russia Today, RT, Going Underground, Afshin Rattansi
Topics: Russia Today, RT, Going Underground, Afshin Rattansi
Topics: Russia Today, RT, Going Underground, Afshin Rattansi
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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!
Topics: Russia Today, RT, Going Underground, Afshin Rattansi
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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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