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Best of Brakfast Episode 174 Yana Bolder
If you grew up with a rotary phone and the smell of a fresh Scholastic book fair, you remember exactly where you were when the world changed. It wasn’t a political election or a moon landing—it was a neon-pink logo and a grain of static that cleared to reveal The Buggles declaring that "Video Killed the Radio Star." For Gen X, MTV wasn't just a channel; it was a 24-hour […]
The UK has not agreed to allow the United States to launch air strikes against Iran from British bases on Diego Garcia or at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. The Times reports permission has not been granted. The newspaper claims that as a result of the UK’s position, Donald Trump has withdrawn support for a deal struck by Sir Keir Starmer to hand the Chagos Islands, including Diego Garcia, to Mauritius. […]
There was a time when the clock dictated everything. You’d hear the school bell, pack up at work, or finish tea at lightning speed because you knew exactly what was coming on the telly and you were not missing it. No catch-up. No streaming. If you weren’t in front of the TV at the right time, that was it. You had to wait for the repeat… if there even was […]
The UK government has proposed new rules requiring technology firms to remove abusive images from their platforms within 48 hours or face being blocked. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said companies are "on notice" to take down non-consensual intimate images, leaving "no stone unturned" to protect women and girls. Firms failing to comply could be fined 10% of qualifying worldwide revenue, potentially amounting to billions of pounds, or have their […]
Before streaming, before skipping, and definitely before “ad-free”, TV adverts were part of the viewing experience, not an interruption. In fact, for many of us growing up through the 80s and 90s, the adverts were just as memorable as the programmes themselves. You didn’t mute them. You quoted them. You waited for them. The Jingles That Never Left Us There’s something about a catchy advertising jingle that burrows into your […]
Essex Police are assessing information about private flights to and from Stansted Airport after release of files linked to Jeffrey Epstein. Former prime minister Gordon Brown has urged UK officers to re-examine claims that women or girls were trafficked into the country on flights. Writing in the New Statesman, he said the documents show the financier's jet made ninety trips to or from UK airports, including fifteen after his two […]
For many of us Gen Xers, radio wasn’t just background noise—it was an experience. It was the soundtrack to homework, family meals, long car rides, and lazy weekends. And somewhere along the line, it made a lot of us wonder: could we be the ones behind the microphone? The Early Influence From Top of the Pops countdowns to the school-run radio jingles, certain songs and moments had a magnetic pull. […]
Three people have died in a shooting at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, authorities said. The incident occurred at around 2.30pm local time on Monday during a youth hockey game. Officials believe the attack was targeted and stemmed from a family dispute. The suspect appears to have died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, while two adults were also killed, Pawtucket Police chief Tina Goncalves confirmed. League […]
There was always something different about Sundays. Even as kids, you could feel it creeping in long before bedtime. That strange mix of comfort and quiet… with just a hint of dread about what was coming in the morning. Before emails, smartphones and 24‑hour notifications, Sunday evenings followed a ritual that almost everyone recognised. The 6pm Mood Shift Somewhere around 6pm, the atmosphere changed. The weekend felt like it was […]
The UK government has announced a major crackdown on tech firms to protect children from illegal content. Measures will target “vile illegal content created by AI” and could introduce an Australia-style age limit for social media, a Number 10 spokesperson said. The plan also aims to close the loophole allowing chatbots to generate illegal content. On Sunday, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer warned that no platform would receive a free […]
