Ep.348 - Ezra Klein, "Italian" Leather & Instant Ramen

In a week where:ABC suspends "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" then brings it back after boycotts.Two-time Olympic medallist Fred Kerley becomes first track athlete to commit to Enhanced Games.Police search home of singer D4vd after decomposed remains of missing 15-year-old girl found inside his vehicle last week.UK, Canada, France & Australia officially recognise a Palestinian State.Trump throws toys out the pram at the UN General Assembly.In Politics: (9:05) For over a decade I've been a frequent follower of Journalist Ezra Klein, partly for his interviews & book "Why We're Polarized". But as the Far-Right becomes more prevalent, he's not meeting the moment as one of America's top liberal voices. (Article By Nathan J. Robinson)In Fashion: (32:16) You have probably heard of the term "Italian Leather" and the prestige it holds. But does it really come from Italy? Or does it actually come from Nigerian labourers. (Article By Temiloluwa Johnson) In Photography: (40:04) A new project examines veiled Islamic bodies from the lens of colonialism and one man's fixation with them. (Article By WePresent/Hoda Afshar)Lastly, in Food: (52:26) If you don't have a favourite brand of instant ramen, have you really lived? I had some recently and wanted to know its history. (Article By Garritt C. Van Dyk)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] & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyIntro 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