Ep.129 - Drill, Tank Man & Sitting In Limbo

In a week where:Floyd Mayweather robbed you lot again.United Airlines is running back supersonic flight.In the Sarah Everard case, PC Wayne Couzens pleads guilty to kidnap and rape.The TV BAFTA Awards happened. An Italian Artist Auctioned Off an ‘Invisible Sculpture’ for $18,300.In Music: (5:45) Drill music has taken a meteoric rise since its beginnings early last decade. But as it became a global phenomenon, it began to evolve exponentially.In the first of two Life segments: (26:19) America's obsession with guns is fascinating as much as it is depressing. But getting past how Americans refuse to do the simple things, America's attachment to guns, like a lot of things with America, ties back to slavery.In the 2nd Life segment: (37:29) The anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre came & went this past week. Which gave way to me seeing the classic "Tank Man" photo. So, in wondering what happened to him, I found a story that gave me the entire oral history of the photo itself.Lastly, in Film/TV: (47:24) Anthony Bryan, one of many survivors of the Windrush Scandal, was the case study for the outstanding one-off film "Sitting In Limbo" that recently won a TV BAFTA. But when he could be jubilant about the win, the Home Office continue to disrespect him.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 & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence