Reform UK's Surge, The Politics of Tourism & Amandaland's Incredible Return

Hello EICookies, we've got a thought-provoking episode for you this week.Firstly, we have to discuss the depressing local election results and how we begin to process it and move forward. A Substack essay on the end of the Western earnest tourist our interest on if we'll ever regain the sense of wonder and charm from a path rarely travelled in the age of TikTok travel content, and Google Earth shining a light on every corner, far and wide, on the planet. Finally, she's back: Amanda and her cringy exploits have returned to screens.Also Beth is back next week, so do not fear our third essential ingredient will be back in the mix ASAP.This week Oenone loved Why More Americans Are Seeking Religion and wanted to dive into Charli XCX's Rock Music. Ruchira loved Gen Z's New "Anti-Woke Voice" and Hacks season 5.Also could we request a lovely review on Apple or Spotify? It's a huge push for the podcast and helps us continue to grow <3Lots of love, O,R,B xoxox-----The More Than 30 Scandal-Hit Reform Candidates Elected Last WeekMinority groups brace for surge in racism after Reform UK election gains‘I’ll talk to work on Monday’: what happens when a ‘paper candidate’ actually wins?Reform cold calling public in bid to find ‘paper’ candidates for local electionsThe End Of ElsewhereThe Myth of Authentic TravelAmandaland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.