Alix vs Alex, narcissistic men & Whitehall drama

Why we all say snatched, parasocial relationships & a controversial social media ban

We're back with another zinger! And if you're tuning in this morning you will have woken up to some FANTASTIC news: Andy Burnham has won the by-election... This week, we take a deep dive into the history and evolution of the word "snatched," explore the surprising trend of people unfollowing female influencers after they get engaged, and discuss the psychology behind parasocial relationships. Plus, we unpack reports of a Russian warship firing warning shots in the English Channel and debate the proposed social media ban for under-16s, including what it could mean for young people, parents, and the future of online platforms. If you enjoy conversations about UK politics, influencer and pop culture, this episode is for you! As ever, thanks for listening <3 Links: "Snatched", it's in everyone's mouths, but where did it come from? https://thenewsmovement.substack.com/p/snatched-its-in-everyones-mouths Are wedding bells a brand killer? https://theknowmedia.beehiiv.com/p/theknowdaily-17-06-2026 Tiktok: @thenewsdietpod Insta: @thenewsdietpod ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Burnham's by-election, Belfast riots & the angry British women

We're baaaack! It's only been four weeks but it feels like so much has happened, from Bonnie Blues highly controversial "baby shower" to more drama in Westminster (nothing new there...). Links: Britain is failing women. Of course we are furious, by Rowan Pelling for The Telegraph | https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/06/04/britain-is-failing-women-of-course-we-are-furious/ Why Gen Z has fallen back in love with monogamy, by Arielle Domb for The Observer | https://observer.co.uk/style/features/article/why-gen-z-has-fallen-back-in-love-with-monogamy ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Local elections, the Met Gala & Middle East latest

Links: Men aren't needed anymore, and they’re struggling to adapt to being wanted, by Olivia Barbulescu for Feral Woman (Substack) | https://oliviabarbulescu.substack.com/p/men-arent-needed-anymore-and-theyre Why Is There No Culture-Defining TV Show For Gen Z?, by Daisy Jones for British Vogue | https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/why-is-there-no-culture-defining-tv-show-for-gen-z ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Body hair, Trump shooting & Chat GPT breakup

Heeeey Dieters! In this episode, we unpack the story of a woman who ended her relationship after seeing her partner's ChatGPT. Then, how a century of marketing turned body hair political. We also delve into the Trump shooting and all the misinformation that followed, before explaining what the new Renters' Rights Act means for you. Links: The Tangled History of Women and Body Hair https://www.thepersistent.com/tangled-history-women-body-hair-removal/ I Stumbled Across My Boyfriend's ChatGPT and It Ended Our Relationship https://lindseyhallwrites.substack.com/p/i-read-my-boyfriends-chatgpt-and Inta: @thenewsdietpod Tiktok: @thenewsdietpod ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Alix vs Alex, narcissistic men & Whitehall drama

The news was popping off this week, so we definitely weren't short on stories. First up: are we actually seeing the beginning of the end for “strongman” politics? From leaders losing their grip to growing public frustration over economic stagnation and broken promises, we unpack why authoritarian-style figures might not be as untouchable as they once seemed. Then, we dive into the Alex Cooper drama that people are going mad for online. We break down what’s real, what’s noise, and why this conversation is bigger than just influencer gossip. In this episode, we also get into the Keir Starmer and the Mandelson drama and the growing fallout around security vetting. It’s messy, and it raises some big questions about trust at the top of UK politics. And finally, we discuss a story about how victims of sexual violence are treated in parliamentary settings. Where’s the line between “robust questioning” and real harm? And what needs to change to make these spaces safer for survivors to speak? ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.