In a week where: US confirms it has weapons in space. The European Union invites Canada to become the bloc's first associate member. Sweden centre-left opposition wins election with 176 seats. Anthropic quietly opens biology lab, days after releasing report on bio weapons. Trump announces Greenland deal, giving US 'permanent control over security’. In Education: (12:00) There are two professors that have been in the news albeit one with significantly more press: Dr. Jason Arday & Prof. James Orr. So why d'you know one and not the other? (Article By Hardeep Matharu) In Politics: (30:20) The Horn Of Africa (comprised of Somalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eritrea, and the partially recognised state of Somaliland) had a peace agreement in '05 in Sudan but it's been all but that since then. So where does East Africa go now? (Article By Matthew De Waal) In Society: (45:42) There has been a solid lineage of women in Africa fighting for their rights. So why are donors acting like they're doing a great service by "giving women a voice"? (Article By Ngozi Nwosu-Juba) Lastly, in Life: (56:52) The apocalypse is coming & you have to take one thing along with your go bag. How long does it take you to say "your childhood teddy"? For some, it was their first choice. (Article By Ruth Ogden, Anna Powell & Patricia Kingori) Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?" Rate & Review E-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.com Twitter & IG: @The5thElementUK Website: https://the5thelement.co.uk Photography: https://www.crt.photography Intro Music - "Too Much" By Vanilla Interlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHigh ChillHop Music Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: Diggin' In The Digits 5EPN Radio Black Women Watch... In Search of Sauce The Beauty Of Independence

Hip-Hop was not just built by Black people, there was also a Latin contingent that had a hand in the foundations of Hip-Hop. Enter Mellow Man Ace, Cuban-American pioneer of Latin Rap with a bilingual USP, wearing his inspirations on his sleeve and being an inspiration to many others, even the entire genre of Reggaeton. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (0:46) Ben: Nemzzz - LOCKED IN Headie One - MMM Charlie: Thandii & Regalado - Coco Okayo Premo Rice - Another Night at The Chateau Lusanda - By The Time I Wake Up Scattrbrain - Scattrbrain & The Unwavering Self Doubt Jourden - A Tree Grows In Brooklyn Topic Intro/Ben's Research House - (9:04) Escape from Havana - (14:34) The Brother with Two Tongues - (25:13) From the Darkness into the Light - (33:22) Vengo a Cobrar - (40:46) Restoring Order - (49:29) Lighter Note - (59:24) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers 5E (Twitter & IG) - @The5thElementUK ChillHop (Twitter) - @Chillhopdotcom Bonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92 Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: "What's Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor In Search of Sauce Black Women Watch... 5EPN Radio The Beauty Of Independence

In a week where: Trump promises $5,000 for US citizens if Republicans win midterms. MPs vote against Assisted Dying in England and Wales. Thousands protest across Germany after AfD wins 44% in Saxony-Anhalt. The leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland sign a joint declaration calling for all three nations to gain independence from the UK. Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour following venue bans over Palestine remarks. In Society: (9:17) Unless you're in the sector, there's little reason for the typical person to know about Children's Care Homes. Turns out there's an illegal network worth £255m. (Article By Tom Wall) In Politics: (29:24) It's been 50 years since the death of Mao Zedong, the architect of modern-day China. But whilst China will no doubt hail Mao, the China he started and the China now are very different things. (Article By Teemu Ruskola) In the 1st of two Life segments: (42:08) As an adult that won't be having children anytime soon, I get why people are not having children. But whilst it's a logical decision, it does come with an odd sense of grief. (Article By Allie Volpe) Lastly, in the 2nd Life segment: (56:31) Tiny mics, opinions and background music. If you're on social media in any capacity, you've seen an explainer about some topic of interest. Have we reached peak explainer? (Article By Laura Pitcher) Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?" Rate & Review E-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.com Twitter & IG: @The5thElementUK Website: https://the5thelement.co.uk Photography: https://www.crt.photography Intro Music - "Too Much" By Vanilla Interlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHigh ChillHop Music Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: Diggin' In The Digits 5EPN Radio Black Women Watch... In Search of Sauce The Beauty Of Independence

With a fresh aesthetic and all the support you could want, Busta Rhymes took his solo opportunity and ran with it, becoming one of the most in-demand Hip-Hop voices of the late 90s/early 00s along with a visual track record that holds up to this day. However, being in-demand as a feature meant his albums followed the trend of the day, for better or worse. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (0:59) Charlie: Blu & Sndtrak - LA Aaron May - Enjoy The Ride Dizzee Rascal - We Want Bass Sylvan LaCue - Depths of a Man : A Memoir by Sylvan LaCue Liana Flores - And so it goes... corto.alto - SOME SMALL FORTUNE I Am An Instrument - Wonder, Wander Children of Zeus - As The World Burns...  Dezarie - Power Shift A-F-R-O - Trap Door 2 Topic Intro/Ben's Research House - (16:39) The Coming - (22:48) When Disaster Strikes... - (27:58) Extinction Level Event: The Final World Front - (31:36) Anarchy - (36:42) Genesis - (40:51) It Ain't Safe No More... - (45:34) The Big Bang - (51:09) Back on My B.S. - (57:13) Year of the Dragon - (1:00:37) Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God - (1:04:50) Blockbusta - (1:11:09) Lighter Note - (1:20:09) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers 5E (Twitter & IG) - @The5thElementUK ChillHop (Twitter) - @Chillhopdotcom Bonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92 Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: "What's Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor In Search of Sauce Black Women Watch... 5EPN Radio The Beauty Of Independence

In a week where: Prolific UK graffiti artist HELCH dies aged 34. The UN declares a 1.5C overshoot unavoidable. Feminist icon Gloria Steinem dies aged 92. The UN votes to adopt new world map to reflect Africa's true size. UK announces sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements. In the 1st of two Politics segments: (10:45) Last month there was a hubbub in US Politics about "Woke 1", the BLM/#MeToo era that saw many a protest and societal questions. But why consign such an important time to history so bluntly? (Article By Andre Gee) In the 2nd Politics segment: (26:49) Reform are mired in another scandal that have already resulted in resignations. But whilst mainstream media has finally pulled their finger out, independent media have been covering this beat for years. (Article By Iain Overton) In Sports: (39:54) The Los Angeles Clippers are now in hell after the NBA threw the book at them. Whilst it definitely should've been worse, the NBA did the bare minimum to keep order and not make the league a complete farce. (Article By Jerry Brewer) Lastly, in History: (51:23) A little known story where the area now known as California was once colonised by Russians. (Article By Eliot Stein) Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?" Rate & Review E-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.com Twitter & IG: @The5thElementUK Website: https://the5thelement.co.uk Photography: https://www.crt.photography Intro Music - "Too Much" By Vanilla Interlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHigh ChillHop Music Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: Diggin' In The Digits 5EPN Radio Black Women Watch... In Search of Sauce The Beauty Of Independence