Signals, Systems and the State

In this wide‑ranging live show, I’m joined by Robin Hood for a frank, sometimes fiery conversation that weaves from studio gremlins and late‑night post‑production into deeply serious ground. We discuss the widely shared case of an 18‑year‑old who died after being handcuffed, public trust in policing, and claims of systemic failings across courts and government. From constitutional principles, common law and oaths, to immigration, monetary policy, and the role of the City and the Bank of England, we examine how power, policy and perception collide. Along the way we touch on AI data centres, water stress, sewage discharges, and why campaigners like Feargal Sharkey have struck a chord.We also preview the Weekend Truth Festival near Wrexham, reflect on political theatre from Westminster to Washington, and make the case for practical, community‑level action and informed dissent. Plus, a punchy new punk track, a dash of gallows humour, and a call to learn, organise and hold authority to account.'FFTRadio': https://fftradio.com'University of Southampton': https://www.southampton.ac.uk'City of London Corporation (official site)': https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk'Bank of England': https://www.bankofengland.co.uk'The London Gazette (official public record)': https://www.thegazette.co.uk'Church of England (official site)': https://www.churchofengland.org'Bill of Rights 1689 (legislation.gov.uk)': https://www.legislation.gov.uk/aep/WillandMarSess2/1/2'Magna Carta (1297 version on legislation.gov.uk)': https://www.legislation.gov.uk/aep/Edw1cc1929/25/9'Coronation Oath Act 1688 (legislation.gov.uk)': https://www.legislation.gov.uk/aep/WillandMar/1/6'Oaths Act 1978 (legislation.gov.uk)': https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/19'Gavin Newsom (Office of the Governor, California)': https://www.gov.ca.gov'BP (British multinational energy company)': https://www.bp.com'Feargal Sharkey (campaigning on UK rivers)': https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feargal_Sharkey'TikTok (platform referenced)': https://www.tiktok.com'WhatsApp (used for comms during the show)': https://www.whatsapp.com