In this weeks Beauty for Ashes we look at Trigger Warnings; King Charles; the Scottish Elections; the anti-Christian Lib Dems; Ayaan Hirsi Ali and the SPLC funds Hate groups they oppose; Country of the Week – the United Arab Emirates; Feedback; Trevor Phillips on Anti-Semitism; The Top Ten Rock Guitarists – Billy Gibbons; Ausustinos Saaman in Egypt; Ben Sasse; and the Last Word John 15:18-20 with music from the Corries, Steeleye Span, Hussain al Jassmi, Hazidim, Blue Oyster Cult, and Dues Metallicus
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Catch up on last weeks episode here – Beauty for Ashes 29 – Moya, Shooting Trump, Silent Witness, Sawe, and Mali
Here is the local segment used on the radio show – we look at these issues from a local perspective
I think it is rather disingenuous of Trevor Phillips to glibly dismiss the connection between the abhorrent attacks on British Jews with the situation in the Middle East. As a large proportion of the British Jewish population will tell you – both are linked – are not all ambulances, hospitals, healthcare centres and schools equal? Also it is extremely concerning that the media have virtually totally ignored the third person attacked by Mr Suleiman. Additionally, yet again, there seems to be a huge element of NHS neglect in the care of Mr Suleiman. There seems to be a very sinister situation in play here – which is being exploited by certain groups – which will not benefit anyone.
David it was wonderful to hear The Corries at the start of your podcast. I heard them live a couple of times in the seventies. They were the best from the Scottish folk scene of that era.
There were two cultural features which I believe played a significant part in the increase in Scottish Nationalism. One was the Corries, the other John McGrath’s play, The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil. They played round the theatres and halls of Scotland’s towns and villages and through humour and emotional connection fired up a generation to energise a pride in their country.
Much as I enjoyed both, their premise was romantic and political myth making but the nationalists rode the wave led by Alex Salmond. The hearts of many were won. Sadly their brains were disengaged with reality.
Looking forward to your next nine top rock guitarists. Billy Gibbons in the top ten, not sure about that.
I fear this could be even more contentious than the Irish and marmalade week.