• 598 - One Month On, Do People Understand the Renters Rights Act?
    Jun 1 2026

    Rory McGowan sits down with Eddie Hooker, the CEO ofmydesposits, to talk all about the things that have slipped through the cracks when it comes to the implementation of Renters’ Rights. How many renters and Landlords still don't know about the changes, and what are the consequences ofsuch a gap in knowledge?

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    22 mins
  • 597 - Is Society Improving Accessibility for Deaf People?
    May 28 2026

    Rory McGowan sits down with Steph Lotz, the general manager of Sign Language Interpreter provider Convo, to talk about the progress society has made to improve access for Deaf people, and the major barriers that still need to be overcome. She was joined by her interpreter Adam Price.

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    16 mins
  • 596 - Parental Loneliness in the UK, and how Charities are Tackling It
    May 27 2026

    Daniel Clewlow sits down with Natalie Acton, Co-CEO of the UK's leading family charity Home Start UK to talk about Parental Loneliness. As families struggle to balance social time with parenting young children, what help is out there for people who are struggling and just how big a problem is it across the UK?

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    10 mins
  • 595 - AI and Revision: Is it a Good Revision Tool, or a Crutch?
    May 15 2026

    Rory McGowan sits down with an honorary fellow at the University College London, Dr Kavi Samra, to talk about AI's role in revision. GCSE exams are underway, with A Levels not too far behind. How is AI being used by students, and how are companies trying to design AI to make it appropriate and reliable for exam purposes?

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    23 mins
  • 594 - Experts vs Social Media Platforms: The Battle to Get Kids to Take Care of their Skin
    May 14 2026

    Rory McGowan is joined by Dr Amy Perkins, an NHS Consultant Dermatologist and honorary University of Glasgow lecturer, Dr Amy Perkins, to talk about the work that she and charities in the UK are doing to stop young people from tanning, and to give them good quality skincare advice to reduce their risk of skin cancer later in life.


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    19 mins
  • 593 - Mental Health Awareness Week: Katie Story with Bipolar Disorcer
    May 14 2026

    Rory McGowan sits down with Katie Monach and Dr Nikhila Deshpande, a consultant psychiatrist, to talk about Katie's story with bipolar disorder, the different treatments out there and the importance of talking to experts if you have concerns around your own mental health.


    Dr Deshpande's expertise lies in a non-invasive therapy called TMS, which they talk about as well.


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    20 mins
  • 592 - Gold in 2026, and the Consequences of the UK Selling Off 395 Tons of it 20 Years Ago
    May 8 2026

    Rory McGowan sits down with Jan Skyoles, Head of Research at UK bullion dealer GoldCore, about the uncertain world we live in and gold investment's place in that world. They also talk about the consequences of the UK selling off a significant chunk of its gold reserves during Tony Blair's first term, and how much that gold would've been worth today.


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    17 mins
  • 591 - How to Beat AI CV Scanners, and Why Businesses Use Them, featuring an AI Recruitment Strategist
    May 7 2026

    Rory McGowan sits down with Keenan Cronyn , an AI Recruiting Strategist who creates AI recruitment software that reads CVs and helps businesses to shortlist job candidates. They talk about what tricks AI CV readers use, how they work and Keenan answers questions about how trustworthy these AI agents are for businesses who may want to use them.

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    23 mins