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The FFS Show 29: Council Elections and Representation with Ballot Box Scotland
Ahead of council elections on May 5, the podcast takes a look at democracy and representation.
Fact Check: The Big Power Off
Protests against the increase in energy bills across the UK have intensified in recent weeks, with one particular action getting significant media coverage. Does it work?
The FFS Show 28: Cryptocurrency, NFTs and the risks of new platforms with Liv McMahon
This week on the podcast we talk about Cryptocurrency, NFTs, Elon Musk, Channel 4 and much more...
Claim Channel 4 is funded by taxpayers is False
Channel 4 is a publicly-owned broadcaster that was set up by the government under then-Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in 1982. It operates as a not-for-profit corporation.
The FFS Show 27: From the Margins and citizen reporting with Rachel Hamada
Sam and Ali are joined by Rachel Hamada for a special episode to tie in with The Ferret's From the Margins series.
Claim there’s a deadline for European Health Insurance Cards is False
Ferret Fact Service looks into a claim about the European Health Insurance Card after Brexit.
FFS explains: How is the UK helping Ukrainian refugees?
Ferret Fact Service looks at what the UK Government is doing to help those fleeing the conflict in Ukraine.
The FFS show 26: Scottish census and LGBTQ+ data with Dr Kevin Guyan
This episode features Dr Kevin Guyan talking about how LGBTQ+ identities can be poorly represented in data.
Claim Ruth Davidson took £20,000 Russian donation is Mostly False
Ferret Fact Service looks into claims of Russian funding to former Scottish Conservatives leader Ruth Davidson.
