Talkback with Petrie Hosken

Are You Excited For The World Cup?

The 2026 World Cup starts with the very first game in Mexico City, where Mexico plays South Africa. This big tournament is happening across 3 countries: the USA, Canada, and Mexico. But this World Cup has been facing a number of issues; fans are angry because tickets cost too much, hotel workers in America are threatening to strike and a referee from Somalia has not been allowed to enter the US. Are you excited for this world cup? Sport Journalist, Steve Forbes, sets the scene of what to expect over the coming weeks before Petrie speaks to Transport Journalist, Ed Wiseman, and also hears if you're looking forward to the tournament this summer. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Are We Tinderbox Britain?

Belfast has been on high alert following a brutal knife attack in the Northern Ireland city. Protesters have gathered and some have been starting fires throughout. This follows multiple similar incidents across the country, so Petrie wants to know if you feel that Britain is now a tinderbox? We hear your instant reactions following hearing from Broadcast Journalist with U105 in Belfast, Caoimhe Quinn, who details the latest developments in the city at the time of the show.   ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Is Having No Friends A Bad Thing?

A new Gen Z trend appears to be admitting that you have no friends. Social media videos can be seen that normalise, and occasionally glamourise, the act of being alone and staying in. The popularity of these posts coincide with rising reports of loneliness among young people. Petrie wants to know; do you think that having no friends is lonely or bliss? How many friends do you have? What do you think is the perfect number of friends to have? She discusses this with Author & Journalist, Andrew Hosken, before hearing your responses. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

What Gives You Anxiety?

The Hologic Global Women’s Health Index is painting a worrying picture for women in Britain. The survey of over 76,000 women and girls worldwide found that those in the UK are some of the angriest in Europe and showing that anger levels have risen sharply, with a 47% increase on the previous year.  Why are women more in pain and more angry? What is it that makes you anxious? What really grinds your gears? Petrie hears your responses after speaking with Feminist Cultural Historian and Author, Dr Elinor Cleghorn. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Should Cyclists Have A Speed Limit?

Reckless e-bike riding has forced the Netherlands to test a strict 12mph speed limit on cycle paths. Now, the UK is facing the same problem. British safety groups want tougher laws as official data shows that over 15,000 people are injured in bicycle and e-scooters crashes, with around 80 cyclists killed or seriously hurt every year. Petrie is asking if you think we need to bring in stricter laws for cyclists and should they have a speed limit? Executive Director at The Parliamentary Advisory for Transport Safety, Jamie Hassall, gives a professional deep dive before you get to talk back and give your opinions. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.