Ep.294 - The 2nd Grenfell Tower Report

"What's Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor

In a week where:

1. The 2nd, more detailed Grenfell Tower report drops.
2. Jeremy Corbyn forms an alliance with four other Independent MPs.
3. Michel Barnier becomes France's Prime Minister.
4. Actor James Earl Jones dies aged 93.
5. At least 59 dead in Vietnam as Typhoon Yagi triggers landslides, floods.

In the 1st of two Society segments: (11:46) We double dip into the 2nd and much more substantive Grenfell Tower report. Beginning with an overview on what the report was about, who was to blame and what happens next. (Article By William Wallis, Joshua Oliver and Jim Pickard)

In the 2nd Society segment: (22:59) With a foundation of the story now under us, let's get into a very specific set of people that bear responsibility: The architects. (Article By Oliver Wainwright)

In History: (38:10) Something that will never fail to annoy me is the way History textbooks in schools distort reality. A very specific thing - yes - but when France has positive language in their role in colonialism, I believe it's something we should all be concerned about. (Article By Samia Lokmane)

Lastly, in Music: (58:56) It has been a while since the Kendrick-Drake beef simmered down. And whilst Kendrick has done the predictable - gone back into obscurity - Drake on the other hand is doing the literal opposite and keeps dropping stuff that can only be worded as "throwaway content". (Article By Brady Brickner-Wood)

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Interlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHigh
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