
In the world outside, dark forces rise and trouble brews - but here in the Speakeasy, we are building a refuge for honest conversation, activism and critical thinking. Hosted by Shami Chakrabarti. Please join and help grow our Speakeasy community - sign up to our mailing list here: www.shamisspeakeasy.co.uk A Bespoken Media Scotland production for Chaotic DoGooders. Artwork by Josh Moir.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 9 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CulturePoliticsNews | |||

“Love recklessly, unencumbered. Don’t be ashamed of your vulnerabilities... always focus on the joy and rally back towards the light.” - Michael Pedersen, in the Speakeasy.
Poet and novelist Michael Pedersen joins Shami Chakrabarti in the final epis... more
Baroness Charlotte Owen: “Of all deepfakes, 98% are pornographic, and of those 99% are of women.”
Charlotte Owen joins Shami Chakrabarti in the Speakeasy to talk about consent, dignity and the law catching up with technology.
From the bill she is s... more
Baroness Doreen Lawrence: “When do I get a break?”
Doreen Lawrence joins Shami Chakrabarti in the Speakeasy to talk about courage, exhaustion and the long shadow of injustice.
From the murder of her son Stephen to the Lawrence Inquiry’s landmark fi... more
Scottish writer, rapper, and Orwell Prize-winning social commentator Darren McGarvey - on resilience, responsibility and the radical power of self-awareness:
"When you become publicly identified with a certain story, you may at some point feel a cer... more
Asma Khan: "Food sits in your DNA, close to your skin, connected to your heart. Your ancestors have blessed you. Be proud."
Celebrated chef and activist Asma Khan brings spice to the Speakeasy, joining Shami Chakrabarti to explore the intersections ... more
Baroness Hale: “The law can do things for you as well as to you.”
Baroness Brenda Hale was given the tabloid nickname 'the spider woman' when, in 2019, she declared Boris Johnson's prorogation of Parliament to be ‘unlawful, void and of no effect’ - ... more
Gary Younge – “Racism is a language … once you learn it, you see it everywhere.”
Who gets to tell the story of our times?
What does it take to confront injustice head-on?
And what does 'pigeonholed' mean if the pigeon can fly?
Journalist, writ... more
Nicola Sturgeon – “I’m not going to be bullied out of doing what I think is right.”
How do you stay true to yourself under pressure? What hope is to be found in politics today?
And is there life beyond endless crisis meetings?
Nicola Sturgeon s... more
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The discussions center around themes of social justice, personal narratives, and systemic challenges faced by various communities. Listeners can expect a range of topics, including activism, law, race, gender equality, and the power of storytelling, featuring prominent figures from diverse fields such as literature, politics, and culinary arts. Each episode emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and resilience in the face of societal issues, aiming to inspire action and hope in challenging times.
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