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A Thousand Words | Chris Coverdale (Part 1 of 3)

In this conversation with artist Jake Fern, lifelong peace activist Chris Coverdale opens up about the experiences that shaped him — a strict boarding school that left him wary of blind obedience, the anti-Vietnam War protests that first pulled him into activism, and the family business he unexpectedly inherited that taught him how people really work together (and why that matters for changing the world). He discusses the legal side of his work: how Britain has broken its own promises to renounce war since 1928, how few people actually hold the power to send the country into conflict, and how the UK's own laws define genocide — laid out plainly, using the Iraq War as an example. But mostly this is a personal story about why he's spent 60 years refusing to look away from war, why he believes protest alone doesn't change anything, and why he's chosen to fight through the courts and his own tax refusal instead. To keep abreast of all things A Thousand Words go to https://substack.com/@jakefern [https://substack.com/@jakefern] For more information on Jake Fern's art, go to https://www.jakefern.co.uk/ [https://www.jakefern.co.uk/] https://www.therighteousbrothers.uk/ [https://www.therighteousbrothers.uk/] Jake Fern Portrait Artist ► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dj_69XOmMs&list=PLCobN2DevAuUX4reUDER9YL_wgcHrNiau] ► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website [https://www.ukcolumn.org/] ► [Support UK Column] Please donate [https://support.ukcolumn.org/] ► [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/@ukcolumnofficial?sub_confirmation=1] for more alternative news and independent news Follow #UKColumn on: ► X [https://x.com/ukcolumn] ► Telegram [https://t.me/ukcolumn] ► Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/UKColumnExtracts] ► Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/uk_column_news]

Why Chinese AI Terrifies Silicon Valley | Silk and Steel

Has China's latest wave of open-source AI models fundamentally changed the global artificial intelligence race? In this episode of the Silk and Steel Podcast, Carl Zha welcomes back economist and geopolitical analyst Dr. Warwick Powell to examine why China's newest AI breakthroughs send shockwaves through Silicon Valley and Wall Street. The discussion explores how models released by Chinese companies including Z.ai (formerly Zhipu AI) and Meituan challenge the proprietary business model that has driven massive investment in America's AI industry. Warwick argues that the traditional Silicon Valley approach—to build expensive, closed AI systems that are protected by technological "moats"—has become increasingly difficult to sustain as powerful, low-cost open-source alternatives emerge from China. The conversation also examines: • Why investors question America's AI business model • The rise of open-source AI ecosystems • Competition between Chinese and U.S. AI companies • Export controls and technology restrictions • The future of AI commercialisation • Whether the global AI race has fundamentally shifted If China's AI ecosystem continues to innovate faster while it makes cutting-edge models openly available, what does that mean for the future of Big Tech? ► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dj_69XOmMs&list=PLCobN2DevAuUX4reUDER9YL_wgcHrNiau] ► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website [https://www.ukcolumn.org/] ► [Support UK Column] Please donate [https://support.ukcolumn.org/] to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism ► [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/@ukcolumnofficial?sub_confirmation=1] for more alternative news and independent news Follow #UKColumn on: ► X [https://x.com/ukcolumn] ► Telegram [https://t.me/ukcolumn] ► Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/UKColumnExtracts] ► Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/uk_column_news]

UK Column News — 3rd July 2026

Mike Robinson, Charles Malet, and Basil Valentine present today's UK Column News. ► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dj_69XOmMs&list=PLCobN2DevAuUX4reUDER9YL_wgcHrNiau] ► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website [https://www.ukcolumn.org/] ► [Support UK Column] Please donate [https://support.ukcolumn.org/] to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism ► [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/@ukcolumnofficial?sub_confirmation=1] for more alternative news and independent news Follow #UKColumn on: ► X [https://x.com/ukcolumn] ► Telegram [https://t.me/ukcolumn] ► Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/UKColumnExtracts] ► Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/uk_column_news] 00:00 Introduction 00:37 State Threats: Terrorism legislation. With special guest Jessey Winney, Organiser, No2NATO 11:41 Devolution: Cross party conference for centralisation of power 16:42 Tehran: Special on the ground report from Patrick Henningsen 26:09 High North: Artic operational theatre 28:39 Palantir Data: Technocratic digital panopticon With special guest, investigative journalist Johnny Vedmore 38:41 Palantir Spain: Massive pushback 40:39 FOI: Rearrangement of deck chairs Freedom of Information Statistics | UK Government 45:48 BMJ Trade: Mismanagement of public finances 51:02 Enoch Burke: Out of prison, still campaigning 56:00 In Case You Missed It: Stories spotted by out UKC sleuths

The Pyramids were Built by Advanced People | Jerm Warfare

Roger Cunningham advocates for ethical skepticism in archaeology. He argues that pyramid origins predate mainstream estimates due to evidence of advanced technology and geological indicators of past submersion. His analysis challenges conventional historical timelines by highlighting the potential suppression of data regarding cyclical history and construction methodologies. https://theethicalskeptic.com [https://theethicalskeptic.com] ► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dj_69XOmMs&list=PLCobN2DevAuUX4reUDER9YL_wgcHrNiau] ► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website [https://www.ukcolumn.org/] ► [Support UK Column] Please donate [https://support.ukcolumn.org/] to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism ► [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/@ukcolumnofficial?sub_confirmation=1] for more alternative news and independent news Follow #UKColumn on: ► X [https://x.com/ukcolumn] ► Telegram [https://t.me/ukcolumn] ► Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/UKColumnExtracts] ► Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/uk_column_news]

Mythbusting the Food Industry | UK Column Interviews

Following her appearance on UK Column News, Pat Thomas details the relentless and irresponsible pushing of genetically modified organisms into the food system. A High Court legal challenge, led by Beyond GM, found that the UK Government failed to understand the significant consequences of removing transparency and labelling for gene-edited crops and foods. This is something which has the potential to affect everyone — farmers, businesses, consumers, and the organic sector. The judicial review fought by Beyond GM showed just how cavalier the UK Government’s approach to regulation and process really is. Much more information can be found on Beyond GM [https://beyond-gm.org/], and you can help with their legal fees at crowdjustice [https://www.crowdjustice.com/case/stop-hidden-gmos/]. ► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dj_69XOmMs&list=PLCobN2DevAuUX4reUDER9YL_wgcHrNiau] ► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website [https://www.ukcolumn.org/] ► [Support UK Column] Please donate [https://support.ukcolumn.org/] to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism ► [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe [https://www.youtube.com/@ukcolumnofficial?sub_confirmation=1] to the UK Column News YouTube channel for more alternative news and independent news Follow #UKColumn on: ► X [https://x.com/ukcolumn] ► Telegram [https://t.me/ukcolumn] ► Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/UKColumnExtracts] ► Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/uk_column_news]