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Kate Hudson discusses the Syria vote, and angry MPs who have been lobbied by their constituents, with writer and broadcaster Joy Johnson.

Kate Hudson discusses Scottish Labour decision to Stop Trident, President Sisi & flights to Egypt, and the ongoing refugee crisis with writer and broadcaster Joy Johnson.

Kate Hudson discusses David Cameron's Tory party conference speech; the Stop Trident national demo, which will take place on Saturday 20th February 2016; and National Poetry Day, with writer and broadcaster Joy Johnson.

Kate Hudson discusses the Labour Party conference, the Trident debate, and the TUC demo at the Tory Party conference with guests Russell Whiting and Ian Chamberlain.

Kate Hudson discusses the refugees crisis, drone attacks in Syria, and the Jeremy Corbyn leadership campaign with guests Joy Johnson and Ian Chamberlain.

Kate Hudson talks with economist Michael Burke about Chancellor Osborne's economic claims and the nature of the global 'turning point'.

Kate Hudson talks with Stop The War Convener Lindsey German about Gates' pronouncements on British military spending and the scandal of torture by western military forces.

Kate Hudson talks to environmental activist Camilla Berens about the High Court challenge to new nuclear reactors at Hinkley Point and a vision of sustainability.

Kate Hudson talks to economist Michael Burke about the European financial crisis, whether the British economy is in recovery and how governments are using the crisis to create a new economic order.

Kate Hudson talks to journalist David Cronin about his book Corporate Europe and how big business is able to manipulate the policy agenda in the European Union – including facilitating the influence of arms companies such as BAe Systems.

Kate Hudson talks with Sarah Colborne from the Palestine Solidarity Campaign about the impact of the Syrian conflict on Palestinian refugees and flags up the forthcoming parliamentary lobby.

Activist Sara Medi Jones joins Kate Hudson to discuss Plaid Cymru’s policies including their standpoint on Trident and its potential replacement.

Economist Michael Burke joins Kate Hudson to discuss Britain's disproportionate military spending and how the recent parliamentary vote against war can help break the nuclear special relationship with the US.

Stop the War Convener Lindsey German joins @kate4peace2013 to discuss British and international reactions to the Syria crisis and how listeners can get involved in the International Day of Action

The General Secretary of CND, Kate Hudson, joins Luke Massey to discuss the recent leaks on the Trident Alternatives Review and the implications for party policies on Trident replacement going into the 2015 general election.

Stop the War Convener Lindsey German, joins Kate Hudson to discuss the recent attack in Woolwich, the role of British foreign policy and anti-war debate at the forthcoming People's Assembly.

Roger Cole, chair of the Irish Peace & Neutrality Alliance (PANA) joins Kate Hudson to discuss Ireland's neutrality, its relationship with NATO, and the world-famous protests at Shannon.

Journalist and political commentator Joy Johnson joins Kate Hudson to discuss whether we are ‘all Thatcherites now’, and how Thatcher’s policy legacy continues to devastate our economy.

Journalist and political commentator Joy Johnson joins Kate Hudson to discuss the recent tranche of welfare reforms - notably the bedroom tax - in the context of Thatcher's political legacy.

Economist Michael Burke speaks to Kate Hudson about the recent budget, the banking crisis in Cyprus, and what it means for the rest of Europe.

Bruce Kent, Vice-President of the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, joins Kate Hudson to discuss prospects for getting rid of nuclear weapons and his nationwide 'Scrap Trident' tour

Journalist and political commentator Joy Johnson joins Kate Hudson to discuss the death of President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela, the political trajectory of UKIP, and London's economic migrants. 

The song Joy refers to can be listened to here.

Journalist and political commentator Joy Johnson joins Kate Hudson to discuss the Lord Rennard allegations and the wider culture of sexism, the Eastleigh by-election and the impact of rising gas prices as British Gas profits soar.

Author and Stop the War Convener, Lindsey German, talks with Kate Hudson about her new book: "How a century of war changed the lives of women".

Journalist and political commentator Joy Johnson joins Kate Hudson to discuss "Who governs Britain?", London Labour Party Conference and the Eastleigh by-election.

Economist Michael Burke speaks to Kate Hudson about the current state of the UK economy, its inequalities, and what must be done to generate growth.

For more information on Michael's work, his website can be accessed here. 

Journalist and political commentator Joy Johnson joins Kate Hudson to discuss the Tory back-bench backlash against equal marriage, Michael Gove's U-turn and Des Browne's changed thinking on Trident. 

Journalist and political commentator Joy Johnson joins Kate Hudson to discuss Ministry of Defence spending, amidst benefit cuts, and the Lib Dems' rebellion over the boundary changes.

Journalist and political commentator Joy Johnson joins Kate Hudson to discuss Cameron's proposal for an In/Out referendum on the EU, the Labour party's response and what we would stand to lose.

Journalist and author Victoria Brittain speaks with Kate Hudson about the role of social media in political change and asks whether commentators such as Paul Mason ascribe too much significance to it..

Journalist and political commentator Joy Johnson joins Kate Hudson to discuss the government's mid-term record and key political issues in the run-up to the next general election: the economy, Scottish independence, and Britain's relationship with Europe. 

Journalist and political commentator Joy Johnson speaks with Kate Hudson about Britain's double dip recession, Mitt Romney's Olympic-sized blunder and the delights of the Opening Ceremony. 

Sarah Colborne, the Director of the Palestinian Solidarity Campaign joins Kate Hudson to speak about the PSC's recent delegation to Palestine, the significance of Egypt's presidential elections for Gaza and what you can do to show solidarity. 

Following the Bob Diamond scandal, journalist and political commentator Joy Johnson speaks to Kate Hudson about the resulting parliamentary inquiry, the plight of the elderly in Britain and the Olympics' private security failure. 

James Meadway, a senior economist at the New Economics Foundation speaks with Kate Hudson about the causes of the European financial crash, the new governments of Greece and France and how an economic alternative can be expressed in Britain. 

Journalist and political commentator Joy Johnson and Kate Hudson speak about David Cameron's proposed radical reductions to the welfare state, the results of the Egyptian presidential elections and Venezuela's Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra. 

Kate Hudson and Luke Massey, the Press Officer for the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, discuss the Ministry of Defence's £1.1 billion contract with Rolls Royce and what it means for Trident. They also speak about how an environment of government spending cuts to public services is fostering an increase of public opposition to nuclear weapons in Britain. 

Economist Michael Burke joins Kate Hudson to discuss the Spanish bailout, the irrationality of austerity and how the Left can enter the debate. 

Journalist and commentator Joy Johnson discusses with Kate Hudson Gordon Brown's appearance at the Leveson Inquiry, the French parliamentary elections and Nobel Prize winner Professor Paul Krugman's anti-austerity stance. 

Journalist and political commentator Joy Johnson talks with Kate Hudson about Tory U-turns, Tony Blair's 'charisma' at the Leveson Inquiry and what to do with a "muttering idiot". 

Economist Michael Burke speaks to Kate Hudson about whether Francois Hollande will be able to deliver on his anti-austerity promises, what the Left can do to fight austerity and the likelihood of an economic collapse in Europe. 

Andrew Burgin, secretary of Coalition of Resistance speaks with Kate Hudson about the Greek elections, the rise of the Left in Europe and the Greece Solidarity Campaign. 

Journalist and political commentator Joy Johnson talks with Kate Hudson about the London mayoral election results, the impact of the swing to the Left in France and Greece, and the latest from the Leveson Inquiry. 

Stop the War Convenor Lindsey German talks with Kate Hudson about NATO crimes in Libya, failed policies in Afghanistan and the forthcoming NATO summit in Chicago. 

Journalist and author Victoria Brittain speaks with Kate Hudson about her work against the unjust extradition of British citizens to the United States -  particularly the case of Babar Ahmad. They discuss why UK citizens accused of crimes committed in Britain should be tried here, and how you can get involved in the effort to save the four British men that America is currently trying to extradite.  

In this episode Kate Hudson speaks to journalist and broadcaster Joy Johnson about why she is beacking Ken for Mayor of London, how the Bradford by-election is politically significant and what the Leveson inquiry means for Tory political prospects. 

Judith Leblanc, active in the US Occupy movement, talks with Kate Hudson about where Occupy is going, with whom and how, and sends a powerful message to the anti-cuts movement in Britain. 

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Italian freelance journalist Roberto Valussi in conversation with Kate Hudson about Berlusconi's incredible 17 years of power, the new perspectives related to Mario Monti's government, and what is left of the Italian opposition.

Journalist and political commentator Joy Johnson talks about the border control scandal, the "crusties" of St. Paul's and the 30th November strike. 

Ricapitalisation of banks: where will the money come from? New Economic Foundation economist James Meadway in conversation with Kate Hudson

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Journalist and political commentator Joy Johnson talks about the trouble in the Tories over Europe, tensions in St Paul's over the Occupy protests and the sad demise of Tribune. 

2001 - 2011: the war in Afghanistan goes on. So do the protests.

A reportage from the Anti War Assembly in Trafalgar Square.

Audio recording of speakers in stage made available by Harry Fear TV.

Realised by Roberto Valussi.

Economist Michael Burke explains the latest economic developments and how the new Europe against Austerity coordination can help unify the struggle for an economic alternative.

Political commentator Joy Johnson joins Kate Hudson at the Labour Party Conference to asses the party and its leaders' performances so far. 

Economist Michael Burke talks with Kate Hudson about the latest in the Eurozone crisis, the neo-liberal drive to privatization and the Europe against Austerity Conference on October 1st. 

Stop the War Convenor Lindsey German talks with Kate Hudson about ten years campaigning against the War on Terror, the strength of the movement and the Anti-War Assembly on 8th October. 

Journalist and political commentator Joy Johnson talks about the 50p tax cut scandal, Murdoch and Godfather Blair, and the forthcoming Europe against Austerity Conference. 

Economist James Meadway discusses the EU's latest economic woes with Kate Hudson, explains the fundamental problem with the single currency, and gives details of an important new conference. 

Journalist and political commentator Joy Johnson talks about the flatlining UK economy, potential coalition splits on the Human Rights Act, and the myths underpinning 'liberal interventionism' in Libya. 

Journalist and political commentator Joy Johnson talks with Kate Hudson about the latest in the News International scandal, the extent of the crisis and how Ed Miliband is shaping up to the challenge. 

Author and journalist Victoria Brittain talks with Kate Hudson about NewsInternational, the political power of the media, and the political and media onslaught on Sheikh Raed Saleh

Kate Hudson speaks with Roger Cole, from the Irish Peace and Neutrality Alliance, about Irish politics under the new government, and why Ireland andGreece are different.

Journalist and political blogger Mattheos Tsimitakis argues that Greece is not only facing an economic crisis but a crisis of the legitimacy of the post-dictatorship political system.

As the Greek parliament backs the government’s austerity programme, economist Michael Burke explains why leaving the Euro is not the answer and uncovers the rotten political deal at the heart of Greece’s problems.

Journalist and political commentator Joy Johnson makes the case for ‘Red’ Labour not ‘Blue Labour’, and discusses Ed Balls, the current strike wave and the economic problems of Greece.

Professor Greg Philo from the Glasgow Media Group talks with Kate Hudson about media representation, his work on Israel and Palestine, and the political pressures exerted on journalists.

US peace activist Judith Leblanc talks with Kate Hudson about the state of the US economy, the people’s response to government performance and their increasing opposition to war.

US blogger and anti-war author David Swanson talks with Kate Hudson about alternatives to war in Afghanistan and how the aggressor states cannot be part of the solution.

Journalist and political commentator Joy Johnson talks about the latest in the Labour Party - ‘Blue Labour’, the debate around ‘Open Primaries’ and Liam Byrne’s ‘shortest suicide note in history’.

Artists Peter Kennard and Cat Picton Phillips talk with Kate Hudson about photomontage in the digital age, Peter’s iconic anti-nuclear work with CND and how activist artists can make a difference.

Journalist and political commentator Joy Johnson talks about the fall of Dominique Strauss-Kahn and the implications for French politics, problems facing the Lib Dems in coalition - from AV to Huhne and House of Lords Reform - and the dire state of the UK economy.

John Rees talks with Kate Hudson about the forces which brought about the Egyptian uprising, whether and how unity can be maintained, and what’s coming up at the forthcoming Cairo Conference.

Jeremy Corbyn MP talks with Kate Hudson about why he wanted Parliament recalled over Libya, what we can expect from the Prime Minister’s statement on the war, and shifting opinions amongst MPs who should have known better.

Journalist and writer Hugh Miles talks with Kate Hudson about Al-Jazeera, how it transformed news coverage in the Arab world, and whether its relationship with the Qatari state is jeopardising its reputation during the current Arab uprisings.

US peace activist Robert Naiman talks with Kate Hudson about the scale of US involvement in Afghanistan, how an exit might be achieved and US attitudes towards talking with the Taliban.

Palestinian journalist Yousef Al-Helou speaks about conditions in Gaza, and hope and despair amongst its people.

Journalist and political commentator Joy Johnson talks about the role of the trade unions post-March 26th, "worst Wednesday" and the latest on the economy, and progress in the ongoing dirty war on Libya.

US peace activist Robert Naiman talks to Kate Hudson about US attitudes to the war on Libya, reflects on the seeming reluctance of Obama to engage and considers the strategic motivations for the bombing

Joy Johnson reflects on British government responses to Fukushima and Libya and analyses the likely impact of the health care reforms and next week’s budget.

As the nuclear disaster unfolds at Fukushima, Kate Hudson speaks with Dr Ian Fairlie, independent consultant on radioactivity in the environment, about the health consequences of the radioactive contamination that is emerging from the stricken plant

As Ireland undergoes a major political shift, Kate Hudson interviews Roger Cole from the Irish Peace and Neutrality Alliance about what the post-election changes mean, including the impending end to US military flights via Shannon airport.

Should the West intervene in Libya? As the rhetoric heats up for a no-fly zone, Kate Hudson interviews John Rees from the Stop the War Coalition, following his appearance on BBC Radio 4’s Moral Maze debate.

This week Kate Hudson and Joy Johnson’s discussion focuses on Rupert Murdoch's proposed take over of BSkyB, the response of the British government to the recent events in North Africa and the upcoming TUC march on the 26^th of March.

In this special edition of Open Door Kate Hudson interviews Egyptian student activist Hannah Elsisi, who has recently returned from Cairo's Tahrir Square, and Stop the War activist and documentary film maker, John Rees. They discuss the uprisings in Egypt and Libya, assess the possibilities of real political change and reject talk of foreign military intervention.

Kate Hudson talks to Judith Le Blanc, the National Organiser for Peace Action via an online link up with the US. They discuss the American people's reaction to the Egyptian uprising and we find out how one Egyptian supported the recent protests in Wisconsin.

Victoria Brittain, journalist and human rights campaigner talks to Kate Hudson about the injustice of the shocking and fascinating case of Dr Aafia Siddiqui. Please read and redistribute Victoria’s article. It can be found at http://www.counterpunch.org/brittain02142011.htm

Expert on the health consequences of nuclear power stations Dr Ian Fairlie tells Kate Hudson about the astonishing economic and safety implications of using nuclear power. He also discusses a controversial and revealing report that is awaiting publication.

Bruce Kent talks to Kate Hudson about the efficacy of the bilateral New Start treaty, Barack Obama and the prospects for nuclear disarmament.

Economist and journalist Michael Burke explains the recent fall in GDP and what the Tories are doing wrong. In this interview, conducted by Kate Hudson, Michael also discusses with the policy implications of Ed Balls becoming shadow chancellor. 

In this special edition of Open Door, Kate Hudson interviews Judith LeBlanc, the National Organiser for Peace Action. Via a link up across the Atlantic, Judith discusses US politics since the republican majority in congress; the economic cuts and nuclear disarmament; and the ongoing war in Afghanistan.

Former NUS Black Students' Officer, Bellavia discusses the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, Gaza, the upcoming protest vigil and the increasing role that students have to play in all three.

Convenor of Stop the War Coalition, Lindsey German talks about the new initiatives Counterfire and the Coalition of Resistance. Lindsey also discusses the measures necessary for successful opposition to the cuts.

Activist and school student Barnaby Raine talks to Kate Hudson about the education cuts, the student protests and the emerging politicised youth.  

Jeremy Corbyn talks about his experiences on his recent visits to the Palestinian West Bank, East Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip.

Spearheading the SOAS Occupation: student Mary Robertson talks about the resistance to the education cuts, solidarity, and the NUS.

Writer and journalist John Gittings talks about electoral strategies, nuclear disarmament and building alliances for change.

Kate Hudson and Michael Burke discuss the economic crisis, the government's cuts agenda and how to challenge it

Award-winning blogger Sunny Hundal on electoral choices, shaping political change and building alternatives to the cuts agenda.

Kate Hudson interviews writer and journalist Victoria Brittain on the use of torture and the 'War on Terror', the continued detainment of Shaker Aamer and other prisoners, and her play, 'Waiting'.

Kate Hudson interviews Sarah Colborne of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign on her experiences aboard the Mavi Marmara, the lead vessel of the Gaza Flotilla, and her thoughts on the next stage of campaigning.

In this very special episode of Open Door, one of the Hibakusha, Shoso Kawamoto, speaks of his own recollections and personal experiences as a survivor of Hiroshima, and sheds some light on one of its untold histories - that of the orphans of the atomic bombing of 6 August 1945.

Bruce Kent and Kate Hudson discuss the anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, what steps the Obama Administration and the United Nations are taking 65 years on, the changing tide against nuclear weapons in Britain and around the world, and the prospects of global nuclear abolition.

Kate Hudson interviews Jeremy Corbyn MP on the record of the coalition government, the state of the British economy, and the future of the Labour Party.

Kate Hudson interviews Lindsey German from Stop the War Coalition

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initial stages through publishing podcasts. It was established in August
2010 by Kate Hudson, General Secretary of the Campaign for Nuclear
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