Nexus
314 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingA forensic, fast-paced and sometimes irreverent take on the news that you won't find elsewhere. Using a unique ten-screen studio, we'll break down the news through analysing the data, the facts, the videos and the digital noise.
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AI scientist’s terrifying warning
June 09, 2023 14:22 - 25 minutes VideoAI could lead to the extinction of the human race…! Many of the top experts are warning this is going to happen unless we do something about it right now. One Top computer scientist tells the Nexus that AI can kill everyone. We Also hear from a former US military officer and an expert on AI regulation
Has UK government lied on immigration?
June 05, 2023 07:50 - 25 minutes VideoDespite the government's pledge to reduce immigration numbers, record-breaking waves of people continue to migrate to Britain for work or study. Are these numbers too high? Join us as we explore the implications of immigration with experts.
Jeffrey Epstein blackmailed Bill Gates with Russian Woman Affair
May 25, 2023 18:51 - 25 minutes VideoJeffrey Epstein reportedly blackmailed Bill Gates - threatening to expose his alleged affair with a young Russian bridge player, the Wall Street Journal reported. Nexus explores the story with a human trafficking expert, a lawyer for Epstein's alleged victims and a former FBI agent. We also look at Deutsche Bank, who agreed to pay $75 million to settle a lawsuit with Epstein's victims, who accused the bank of knowingly "facilitating a sex trafficking operation in order to churn profits.” Deu...
Princess Diana butler’s heartbreaking story about Charles, Camilla and Harry
May 11, 2023 18:28 - 26 minutes VideoWhat if it was Queen Diana?! Di’s butler Paul Burrell tells us WHY she WOULD have attended the coronation and been beautiful - AND reveals why Prince Harry is now snubbing him in his book even after he helped his mother in her darkest hour. We also look at this incredibly rare event watched by millions around the world! And protesters arrested - a big day for REPUBLICANS
Why he HAD to go. BBC Richard Sharp suddenly quits
May 04, 2023 19:01 - 25 minutes VideoThe BBC Chairman Richard Sharp recently resigned in controversial circumstances. He failed to declare how he helped former prime minister (PM) Boris Johnson to get a million-dollar loan guarantee. Johnson, the PM at the time, appointed Sharp to the top BBC job, and many in the UK are saying this is an example of Tory cronyism. And on top of all that, the Guardian, a prominent British newspaper has been accused of anti-Semitism after it published a cartoon portraying Mr Sharp (who is Jewish...
Real reason Fox fired their top anchor Tucker Carlson
April 27, 2023 19:04 - 25 minutes VideoTV host Tucker Carlson and Fox News have mutually agreed to ‘part ways’ leaving many on the left celebrating while his loyal viewers are left enraged. Join our expert panelists discuss why Fox let their biggest star go.
Bohemian Grove: Why you can't get in
April 25, 2023 13:03 - 3 minutes VideoHave you heard anything about Bohemian Grove? Most of you probably have no idea what goes on there, and that's the way they like it! Nexus explains The Bohemian Grove and what's going inside there. You can expect to find out about the strange and dark rituals and how the future of the presidents of United States themselves is decided here.
Bohemian Grove: who REALLY runs the world?
April 20, 2023 19:42 - 24 minutes VideoNexus speaks to Peter Phillips, who was given the rare privilege to attend the Bohemian Grove in 1994, a two-week summer retreat in California, where some of the world's richest and most influential people gather. He wrote on his PhD on the exclusive retreat, on our show he separates fact from the many conspiracy theories. US Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas accompanied billionaire and Republican donor, Harlan Crow to Bohemian Grove. This revelation was part of a ProPublica investiga...
15-Minute Cities Factchecked
April 13, 2023 18:44 - 25 minutes VideoIn the wake of COVID, local governments are looking for ways to construct cities to center around individuals rather than cars. 15-Minute Cities are a concept designed by urban planner Carlos Moreno to have cities include all necessary amenities within a 15-minute walk or cycle, so people do not need to rely on cars. This approach aims to reduce car dependency, emissions, meet climate goals and promote healthy and sustainable living and quality of life. However, some right-wing politicians an...
UK MPs caught red handed in second job sting!
March 31, 2023 16:15 - 24 minutes VideoFive British MPs have been caught on camera salivating over the chance to make well over $10,000 a day! Led by Donkeys, an anti-Brexit group, set up the sting operation. Although the MPs, including Kwasi Kwarteng, Gavin Williamson, and the already scandal-hit Matt Hancock, did nothing illegal, it raises the question as to whether MPs should have second jobs. Considering this expose occurred during the country's cost of living crisis, for many Brits, the whole thing smells really, really bad.
Scotland’s Choice? The SNP leadership race.
March 23, 2023 18:43 - 25 minutes VideoThe contest to replace Nicola Sturgeon as Scotland’s first minister has been a pretty nasty affair - especially for Kate Forbes. The committed Christian was well-ahead of her rivals until she revealed her rather traditional views on same sex marriage and other social affairs. Many of her own Scottish Nationalist Party colleagues turned on her as did a good chunk of the press. With just three candidates left in the race, we asked our panel if any of them can unite the party and resurrect the c...
Is AI going to take your job?
March 16, 2023 18:29 - 25 minutes VideoThis week on the Nexus, we’re looking at the rapid development of Artificial Intelligence. With the launch of Chat GPT - it’s clear the technology is coming on fast. The online tool is great for research but where does it end? As AI becomes more powerful will it end up taking our jobs? Could it even end up becoming more powerful than humans? We put these questions and many more to our panel of experts.
Using Covid to scare public - Matt Hancock’s leaked WhatsApp messages
March 09, 2023 18:33 - 26 minutes VideoJournalist Isabel Oakeshott leaked 100,000 of the former health secretary, Matt Hancock's WhatsApp messages to The Daily Telegraph, which exposed to the UK public the allegedly scandalous conduct of the government during the pandemic. For example, they reveal that Hancock wanted to 'scare the pants off everyone' to get the public to comply with COVID lockdown rules. But since Hancock trusted Oakeshott with these messages, did she breach journalistic ethics by compromising her source?
The Lies and Fall of George Santos
March 02, 2023 20:53 - 26 minutes VideoGeorge Santos, a Republican congressman, was elected late last year as a representative for New York's 3rd congressional district. He spun an elaborate web of lies to boost his career, which are all unravelling. There are bipartisan efforts calling on him to resign. Among others, we speak to Barbara Hurdas, a former work colleague of the disgraced Congressman and Dr. Christian Hart, a psychologist who will help us understand why Santos felt the need to lie compulsively
Andrew Tate fears being killed in jail - is he safe?
February 09, 2023 19:09 - 26 minutes VideoAndrew Tate thinks they're trying to kill him and make it look like a suicide. The suspicious deaths of Jeffrey Epstein and more recently John McAfee WHILE IN PRISON suggest he MAY have a point. Can Romania keep him safe in jail? We hear from top human rights lawyers.
Why Sunak Fired Zahawi?
February 02, 2023 19:18 - 25 minutes VideoAnother day, another scandal in British politics... We explain why Prime Minister Rishi Sunak had to fire Nadhim Zahawi, one of his most high profile ministers. Zahawi's been forced to pay a massive tax settlement, a scandal in itself. But what settled his fate was the threats of legal action he made to journalists trying to investigate the story. On our panel this week are former tax inspector Ray McCann, plus political commentators Andre Walker and Ella Whelan.
Capturing the last Mafia Godfather
January 27, 2023 14:23 - 26 minutes VideoSicilian mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro is finally behind bars, after 30 years on the run. This week Nexus finds out the inside story behind his arrest, speaking to former mafia boss Marisa Merico. She tells us about life running the family business. We also hear from Edoardo Zaffuto, who founded an Anti-Mafia organisation, and Felia Allum, an expert on organised crime.
Explosive claims in Prince Harry’s new book
January 19, 2023 19:19 - 26 minutes VideoThis week on Nexus, we look at Prince Harry's candid memoir Spare. It has fast become the best-selling non-fiction title in the UK. While the Royal Family has mostly maintained a dignified silence about its salacious revelations, many of the media have not. The Prince, once a favourite of the tabloids and the public alike, now ranks as one of the least popular royals. And that's only going to get worse. Alongside claims many dismiss as whining, Prince Harry revealed he had killed 25 Taliban f...
Andrew Tate in jail. What's really happening in Romania?
January 12, 2023 19:38 - 26 minutes VideoThis week on Nexus, we're in Romania for a special investigation. Matthew Moore is on the trail of social media influencer Andrew Tate, who's been arrested and detained on human trafficking charges. He says he's been attacked by what he calls the Matrix, the shadowy forces who control the world. We spoke to his lawyer, who says he's innocent. While others we speak to including a human trafficking expert say they are convinced of his guilt. Whatever the truth, Nexus is on the ground to discove...
2023: THE YEAR AHEAD
January 05, 2023 18:03 - 26 minutes VideoIt's time for the first Nexus show of the year and fittingly enough we are looking ahead to what may or may not happen in 2023. Aside from what's already in the diary, we're looking at the potentially seismic events that may shake up the world order. From President Biden being impeached to the creation of a new global reserve currency, our panel of experts gives their verdict on what lies ahead.
NEXUS REVIEW: A look back at the biggest interviews of 2022
December 28, 2022 16:51 - 26 minutes VideoNexus's looking back on 2022 and an interesting year for this show - lots of good guests and stories - Firstly, The death of the Britain's longest serving Queen. Plus, accusations of anti-semitism - Kanye is cancelled for making derogatory remarks about Jewish people. And lastly, the biggest story of the year: Russia's attack on Ukraine.
Musk Twitter Files: Truth about Shadow Bans & Biden Laptop
December 16, 2022 14:16 - 25 minutes VideoThe ongoing Twitter Files, internal documents released by Twitter's new boss Elon Musk, show that the previous regime at the social media giant suppressed the story of Hunter Biden laptop revelations just weeks before the 2020 presidential elections. The files also showed that Twitter have been shadow-banning Conservative voices for years. These explosive revelations have once again polarised America. Those on the Right see it as smoking gun evidence of Twitter trying to sabotage Trump's ...
Balenciaga calls police on Nexus for asking public about 'sick' bondage bear ads
December 09, 2022 14:07 - 25 minutes VideoThe Nexus team is questioned by police outside Balenciaga in London after asking passers-by if they think the label should be cancelled after releasing “unsettling “advertisements featuring children. And also bears apparently dressed up in bondage gear. What is the world coming to? Also Matthew Moore interviews the photographer involved in the Balenciaga bear shoot – he says he’s received thousands of abusive messages and is essentially being lynched online
Ghislaine Maxwell talks from prison! Plus New Epstein lawsuits
December 01, 2022 18:19 - 26 minutes VideoDaphne Barak talks to Nexus about her exclusive interview with Ghislaine Maxwell behind bars, In which Maxwell says the Prince Andrew photograph is not genuine. She also says that if her appeal does not succeed she will talk again. Will she name names? Also new lawsuits against banks and a billionaire relating to Jeffrey Epstein. Are they serious what do they mean?
FTX boss strange power over Tom Brady, Bill Clinton. End of Crypto?
November 24, 2022 19:54 - 26 minutes VideoThe cryptocurrency world is potentially experiencing its Lehman brothers moment, with the collapse of the digital currency exchange platform FTX in early November. The firm's CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has stepped down and applied for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Hundreds of thousands of users are now unable to access their funds, with many fearing they have lost their money for good.
Trump announces he will run in 2024. Rude about rival Ron Desantis
November 17, 2022 18:35 - 26 minutes VideoDonald Trump is officially back in the race to be America’s next president. He made the announcement from his Mar a Lago country club. But first, he'll have to win the Republican primary, where he's likely to face the party's rising star, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
UK's Suella says migrant invasion - is she right?
November 11, 2022 09:36 - 26 minutes VideoBritain’s home secretary Suella Braverman is promising to get tough on illegal migrants. Since regaining her job, just a week after resigning in disgrace, Suella has promoted outrage with her use of the words invasion and scourge to describe asylum seekers. Sometimes nicknamed Cruella by critics as a result of her harsh language, she certainly knows how to get in the headlines. You might even say she courts drama which is no surprise given she was named after Sue Ellen - a character from th...
Ye or Nay? Should Kanye be cancelled?
November 03, 2022 18:38 - 25 minutes VideoThe Hip-hop star 'Ye', formerly known as Kanye West, has gotten himself into enormous trouble. He made a series of disparaging remarks about Jewish people - claiming they had exploited him and other famous African Americans for years. His accusations were called anti-semitic hate-speech and some even accused him of threatening to kill Jews. As a result almost every single business associated with him, including Adidas, Balenciaga and Gap, have cut ties. That's cost him an estimated two billio...
Is Sunak Britain's Obama? (nope)
October 27, 2022 18:09 - 26 minutes VideoAt the tender age of 42, and after just seven years in politics, Rishi Sunak has achieved his goal of becoming prime minister. Some have called him Britain’s Barack Obama because he’s the first non-white person to lead the country. But others have said he’s just another rich, conservative elitist who doesn’t stand a chance of winning the next election. So which is it? To discuss this and more, we’re joined by Ella Whelan, a columnist at Spiked, and Patrick Boyle, a professor of finance a...
Musk Satellite plan for Iran Ukraine, China-Taiwan good/bad?
October 20, 2022 18:48 - 26 minutes VideoElon Musk is getting himself involved in geopolitics with pronouncements on Russia and Ukraine, China and Taiwan and even the protests in Iran. Thanks to his Starlink satellites and enormous wealth - he’s not just ranting into the ether- world leaders are actually responding to what he’s saying. This week Nexus discusses whether Musk is helping or harming the chances of world peace with Andrij Dobriansky from the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, Dmitry Alperovitch, a cyber security ex...
How Serial Podcast helped free Adnan Syed after 23 years in prison
October 13, 2022 17:53 - 26 minutes VideoAfter 23 years in prison for murdering his ex-girlfriend, Adnan Syed was released and all the charges against him were dropped. There were serious errors in the way police investigated the killing of Hae Min Lee, and how prosecutors tried Syed, however it took true crime podcast Serial to shine light on what appears to be a huge miscarriage of justice. Is 350 million podcast downloads what it takes to set an innocent man free? And how many Adnan Syeds are still behind bars? Nexus talks to de...
Meloni is Italy’s new PM - far right, or just right?
September 29, 2022 18:43 - 25 minutes VideoGiorgia Meloni wins! Italy has elected their first female Prime Minister. Some are calling her 'far right' and dangerous, but is she? And Italy isn't the only country voting for a right-wing government this month; in Sweden, Jimmie Akesson has become the face of change. So what will their policies mean for their countries and Europe? Nexus speaks to Ylenja Lucaselli, a member of the Brothers of Italy Party who says the international community has labelled them 'far right' which is not accur...
Queen's Funeral: Was your country invited?
September 22, 2022 18:13 - 26 minutes VideoThe end of an era! The Queen's funeral was grand and flawless, watched by an estimated four billion people around the world, and one of the biggest gatherings of dignitaries in history. However, no event like this passes without a few diplomatic ups and downs. Nexus speaks to Andre Walker, a political commentator who says certain countries were not invited for practical matters. Dasha Chernyshova, a Moscow correspondent believes Putin's condolence message to the UK was sincere and that Russ...
Queen Elizabeth II dead, what's next for King Charles?
September 15, 2022 18:39 - 26 minutes VideoThe Queen's sudden death has come as a shock despite her age, and has echoed across the world. Many nations remembering a time Her Majesty visited their country, or one of their Presidents were hosted by the Queen in London. But not all reaction was of condolence, in some of the former colonies, the pain of the past was once again brought to light and the question now remains, what will King Charles's role be in addressing the past and what role will the constitutional monarchy continue to p...
Liz Truss - better than Boris?
September 08, 2022 19:50 - 25 minutes VideoLiz Truss is the UK's New Prime Minister, and she's already picked a fresh cabinet of MP's to help lead the way. And while she's no Boris Johnson, she did beat the better known Rishi Sunak. The decision was up to Conservative MPs only. If you're a sceptic, you'll have to wait until the 2024 election to vote in someone else! Nexus speaks to Lord Robert Hayward, a Conservative peer in the House of Lords who says we need to give Truss time, Ekansh Sharma, a former Conservative Party Candidate f...
UK Energy Crisis Explained
September 01, 2022 18:50 - 26 minutes VideoExclusive leaks show that the UK’s top energy firms are set to make almost $200 billion in excess profits over the next two years. Meanwhile, energy bills are set to rise to their highest levels in 40 years creating a cost of living emergency. Energy bills could climb to nearly $9,000 annually, well above the previous $2, 280 price cap. Are energy companies and the UK government prioritising profit over people, and profiting off misery? Nexus speaks to Patrick Boyle, a Professor of Fina...
Is Social Media Bad for Our Mental Health?
August 25, 2022 17:56 - 26 minutes VideoTake a break! Caught up in the web of social media? Maybe it's time to snap back to reality to improve your mental health, just like Tom Holland. But are the clever designs of big tech the problem or do we have ourselves to blame? And when are online social habits an addiction versus just a terrible distraction? Is this the 'Big Tobacco' of our time... Nexus speaks to Anna Lembke, Professor of Psychiatry and Social Behaviour at Stanford University who featured in the 2020 Netflix documentar...
Trump Raid: Deep State or Justified?
August 18, 2022 18:28 - 26 minutes VideoTrump's home was raided! The FBI retrieved up to 20 boxes believed to contain classified information that he took from the White House, breaching the Espionage Act. What's in these documents? We will have to wait and see... But Trump's supporters say he’s the victim of a political witch hunt aimed at stopping him from running in the 2024 election, while critics say no one is above the law. We spoke with Richard Painter the former chief ethics lawyer for President George W Bush who thinks the...
Why is it so hot and how can we adapt?
August 11, 2022 18:34 - 26 minutes VideoIt's hot! But is it too hot to handle? The UK and Europe are experiencing the highest summer temperatures yet which has caused wildfires, infrastructure problems and hundreds of deaths. So how do we adapt to climate change? Nexus speaks to Alice Hill, a Climate Risk Analyst who advised President Barack Obama - she says climate change beliefs are divided along political party lines. Ella Gilbert, a Climate Scientist says climate change is making heatwaves more intense, Ashley Heeren is an a...
Sunak v Truss: Who will be the UK's next PM?
August 04, 2022 18:33 - 26 minutes VideoThe race is on! Who will replace Boris Johnson as the next Prime Minister? Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss are competing for the top position, but so far Liz is the favourite in the polls... Nexus speaks to Ekansh Sharma, Former Conservative Party Candidate for Hounslow South who believes Rishi is the better candidate, Rab Hashem is a campaigner for Liz Truss who says the public resonate more with Truss, Ella Whelan is Columnist at Spiked who thinks neither candidate offer anything new and Andre W...
Sri Lanka Crisis Explained!
July 28, 2022 18:52 - 26 minutes VideoSri Lanka is in crisis! Protests over leadership and an economy in disarray. Who or what is to blame? Nexus speaks to Bhavani Fonseka, a human rights lawyer who says despite the situation the Rajapaksas still hold influence, Dilrukshi Handunnetti, a journalist says the new president is seen as the face of the Rajapaksas, Umesh Moramudali, an economist thinks the country was worsened by several former leaders but Patrick Boyle, a Finance Professor says both global and domestic factors are t...
Uber’s dirty little secret - Uber Whistleblower tells all
July 22, 2022 20:10 - 26 minutes VideoUber has been exposed! Thousands of documents were released to the Guardian newspaper and shared to media outlets around the world by whistleblower Mark Macgann, the company's former head of public policy. Uber Files exposes the shady tactics the company used to start its business all over the world, like secret meetings with politicians and the 'kill switch' tactic to hide data from authorities. Nexus speaks to Dean Starkman, a Senior Editor at the International Consortium of Investigative...
Why Boris had to go and who will be the UK’s Next PM?
July 18, 2022 07:38 - 26 minutes VideoBoris Johnson has resigned! Albeit reluctantly after the scandals and resignation of his top ministers. Now it's onto the leadership contest with contenders vying for the top position as leader of the Conservative party and Prime Minister... We look at what Johnson achieved and what ultimately led to his downfall. Nexus speaks to Andre Walker, a political commentator who says the 'Pincher scandal' was the last straw, Freddy Gray, Deputy Editor at The Spectator says the Tories may regret gett...
Credit Suisse, Money Laundering and Bulgarian Gangsters
July 08, 2022 16:50 - 26 minutes VideoCredit Suisse found guilty! In a first of its kind case, the prestigious bank in Switzerland was convicted of failing to prevent money laundering. The case involves a former Bulgarian wrestler and his drug trafficking gang - and a bank insider - also a Bulgarian former national athlete. And this isn't the first time the bank has been embroiled in scandals with dubious characters... We hear from Rudolph Elmer, a former Swiss banker turned 'whistleblower' who gave bank secrets to Julian Assang...
Roe v Wade overturned - Abortion - What happens now?
June 30, 2022 17:48 - 26 minutes VideoThe U.S. Supreme Court has overturned Roe V Wade - a historic move that has shocked the nation. While Pro-Life supporters see this decision as a success, Pro-Choice advocates say this is a devastating move for women's rights. But what about the rights of the unborn child? Well, States now get to decide just that and will put in place their own laws to either allow abortion up to a certain point, or ban it outright. Nexus speaks to Eric Johnston, a lawyer responsible for drafting Alabama's '...
Inflation 2022 - Why it's not what you think
June 23, 2022 18:48 - 26 minutes VideoMany countries around the world are soon going to be feeling the harsh effects of rising inflation, causing us to stretch our money even further to live, but who or what is to blame for the struggle we're about to endure and can we predict how long this period will last? Nexus speaks to Patrick Boyle, a Professor of Finance at King's College London who says people around the world will feel the same financial squeeze, Steve Keen, a research fellow at University College London says rising cost...
UK’s plan to deport ‘illegal migrants’ to Rwanda explained
June 16, 2022 18:36 - 26 minutes VideoUnder a deal signed in April the between UK and Rwanda UK is planning to deport illegal migrants to Rwanda. The first flight, with just a handful of people on board, was supposed to take off on Tuesday. But it was stopped at the last minute by the European Court of Human Rights for several reasons - including doubts over migrants’ legal rights and their safety once in Rwanda. The UK govt was pretty angry about the Court’s intervention and remains determined to continue with the Rwanda plan. ...
Wim Hof at home - The Iceman shows how to beat stress and sickness!
June 09, 2022 17:48 - 26 minutes VideoMatthew Moore meets the great Wim Hof at his home in the Netherlands. Where The Iceman shows him the benefits of deep breathing, the chest freezer full of icy water and reveals the tragedy that made him The Iceman. All these techniques can help you beat inflammation, depression, autoimmune disease, and cardiovascular problems..
Marcos Jr - like father like son? Philippines future
June 08, 2022 10:54 - 26 minutes VideoThe Philippines has a new President! Ferdinand Marcos Jr - or 'BongBong' - has brought the Marcos family back into the spotlight with a landslide victory. The former dictator's son teamed up with the former President, Rodrigo Duterte's daughter, Sara, and some fear the return of the past rule. Others, however, are celebrating the return of the powerful family legacy from 'the golden age'. Nexus speaks to Martin Andanar, the Acting presidential spokesperson for former President Rodrigo Dutert...
Queen Elizabeth Jubilee - longest reign ever?!
June 02, 2022 17:59 - 26 minutes VideoIt's the Queen's Platinum Jubilee! That's 70 years on the throne, and nearing a record for the longest serving monarch in the world, certainly a record in the UK - and celebrations are grand! But not everyone approves, the monarchy has received a lot of criticism, with some groups even calling for the abolishment of the institution. Nexus speaks to Dickie Arbiter, the Queen's Former Press Secretary who says the Queen inherited the job and has pledged to serve all her days. Russell Myers, Ro...