The Virtual Chat : Recent Episodes
Victoria Mukungu
I hope to create an encouraging, supportive, and informative hub over time. I feel that life can be rather tough, and we could all do with extra cheerleaders! The topics will vary from reflective thoughts to current affairs and randomness.
In the episode, I read Psalm 91.
Links:
Psalm 91 (NIV) https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2091&version=NIV
Music: Your Destiny by Craig Meier, Atom Music Audio https://open.spotify.com/track/60p3809Ho3rE0WhOhrryQw?si=6MMkJNUBSf-IKU0kJjAXqQ
In the episode, I provide a feather-fluffing update, wish you a happy new year, and discuss things to watch.
Links mentioned
Groups:
Ignite Wellness Centre with The Braid Sisters - https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=284116546462783&id=107961197411653
Things to watch:
The King's Speech - https://youtu.be/JW7PV8cfiiM
Last Chance U: Basketball - https://youtu.be/b-YCKtBb0L4
Top Gun Maverick - https://youtu.be/giXco2jaZ_4
London NYE fireworks - https://www.facebook.com/100044158883176/posts/pfbid0wcppddiVjoYhKG8iAqoTV5U1UDu3d3QG6Ju6HSCimrLKPoegwhGWfVGQbn8k5ZAkl/?app=fbl
In this episode, I provide a feather fluffing update, discuss public sector pay with a medical focus, go over the need for our army to have modern kit, show recommendations, and more. Links mentioned: Articles Financial Times:The UK government’s policy on public sector pay is foolish - https://www.ft.com/content/ca81509b-e929-487f-8975-49d75dc4f78d The UK lacks a clear plan for fighting inflation - https://www.ft.com/content/7b015610-deca-4496-9700-987aa5c35dcd The Institute for Fiscal Studies - Public spending, pay and pensions - https://ifs.org.uk/publications/public-spending-pay-and-pensions The Times - Soldiers forced to rely on kit from the eighties, warns general - https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/soldiers-forced-to-rely-on-kit-from-eighties-warns-general-v22skzkd0 On Disney Andor - https://youtu.be/cKOegEuCcfwThe Old Man - https://youtu.be/bFa81QVYObI Animal links Frozen Planet II - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p0cw0nb8/frozen-planet-ii GG Conservation Glen Garriff - https://m.facebook.com/608503535952006/ GCHQ - Chrismas puzzle -https://www.gchq.gov.uk/news/xmaschallenge2022 Tunes Peru - Fireboy DML & Ed Sheeran - https://youtu.be/pekzpzNCNDQ Rema - Calm down - https://youtu.be/CQLsdm1ZYAw Quote Man in the Arena - https://images.app.goo.gl/eDjAurUtwQBYp8AY9
In this episode, I provide mini updates on feather fluffing, my blog, the FT Global Boardroom, the World Cup and more.
Links mentioned:
FT Global Boardroom - https://globalboardroom.ft.com/?spoor-id=b50f6605-db4e-4d65-a526-84633c058049
small jar (My blog) - https://smalljardotcom.wordpress.com/
Sam Spedy - https://www.youtube.com/@SamSpedy
US Office - https://www.netflix.com/watch/70105212?trackId=255824129
Romesh Ranganathan: The Cynic - https://www.netflix.com/watch/81631755?trackId=255824129
In this episode I provided a feather-fluffing update, discuss the FT Brexit series, the World Cup, funny pages, and whether you would risk it for a biscuit. Links mentioned:
FT Brexit Series - https://www.ft.com/content/af1c47b9-44d0-4b54-a7fb-6609f5e305f3,
Black Twitter Threads - https://instagram.com/blacktwitterthreads?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
In this episode I provide a feather fluffing update, discuss the World Cup, briefly touch on politics, and talk about burden sharing. Links mentioned: https://youtu.be/E8RixzvUf8I - TD Jake's 'Velvet Gloves - https://open.spotify.com/episode/52HCQQFneuVVAmXGabOUJP?si=3VwNXLTwQoa-rjFLKzMHgQ&utm_source=copy-link - IMF discussion with Giovanni Peri - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-63743259 - BBC Migration - https://youtu.be/wO2lWmgEK1Y - FT the impact of Brexit
In this episode, I provide a feather-fluffing update, discuss unity, provide reminders, and more.
In this episode, I talk about some of the black people I admire and why such as the Obama's, my big sister, Oprah, a few pastors, and more.
You might like to check out the following links.
History:
Black History Month 2022 Facts (History.com): https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-month
Black & Ethnic Minority Middle Templars - Celebrating 179 Years of Achievement (Middle Temple): https://www.middletemple.org.uk/archive-history/history/black-ethnic-minority-middle-templars?fbclid=IwAR0P9fH8mWbWod8nne_5eJzRlJVljxJCqqr7bkCZxlsdvfYx9emCbknPePA
Interview/speech:
MTSA & BWIL Interview with Master Banton - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0N8W6869ZM&t=4s
Oprah at the Golden Globes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyBims8OkSY
Jokes:
Black People and Pets - https://www.instagram.com/p/CjHFHQsIvnH/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY%3D
KevOnStage - https://www.youtube.com/c/KevOnStage/videos
Abbott Elementary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO-_7oi-61Y
Music:
Stormzy's 'Mel Made Me Do It', my anthem for BHM 2022 :-) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2litzsFCwkA
Beyonce singing the National Anthem at the Presidential Inauguration Ceremony 2013 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGDH18R7GfA
Alicia Key's performing 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' at the NFL - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i30SdcfEpSE
Jennifer Lopez's singing at the Presidential Inauguration Ceremony 2021 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QEGv7REuXw
In this episode, I discuss feather fluffing, the Queen's farewell, the mini-budget and hype songs.
The link to the article I mentioned: UK government’s plan is both bad economics and a lost opportunity | Financial Times (ft.com)
In this episode, I provide a feather-fluffing update, a welcome, discuss the lens we look through, and more.
Carers in the UK living below the poverty line - MORE THAN A MILLION UNPAID CARERS IN THE UK LIVING BELOW THE POVERTY LINE, RESEARCH FINDS. | Disability Talk
Criminal Justice links:
13th Documentary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krfcq5pF8u8
The Lammy Review - https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/643001/lammy-review-final-report.pdf
Legal Cheek Barrister strike article - https://www.legalcheek.com/2022/09/criminal-barristers-go-on-strike-how-did-we-get-here/
Laugh links:
Monkweh - https://instagram.com/monzz.ent?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Luisa Omielan - Politics For Bitches 2 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B09VYMFHJ7/ref=atv_hm_hom_1_c_AXTtst_brws_17_1
In this episode, I cover feather fluffing, the war's wider impact, being technology trend ready, President Trump, and your importance.
Links I mention in this episode:
The National Interest - Ukraine Needs Solutions, Not Endless War - https://nationalinterest.org/feature/ukraine-needs-solutions-not-endless-war-203858?mc_cid=31f423cb10&mc_eid=2d3989d4e6
Politico - 30 Things Donald Trump Did as President You Might Have Missed - https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2021/01/18/trump-presidency-administration-biggest-impact-policy-analysis-451479
Codecademy - https://www.codecademy.com/
Good news movement - https://instagram.com/goodnews_movement?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
NASA - Artemis I Launch - https://www.nasa.gov/feature/join-our-virtual-nasa-social-to-experience-the-launch-of-the-artemis-i-mission
Your kick-ass new start (fitness helper) - https://www.dropbox.com/s/wb4u8nn0fhoucvg/Your%20kick-ass%20new%20start%20_-%29.pdf?dl=0
In this episode, I go over feather fluffing, a few US-specific items, the UK at a glance, and taking pride in your work.
Abortion articles I mention:
Repeal of Roe risks exacerbating the US’s most shameful statistic | Financial Times (ft.com)
Most Americans disagree with the Supreme Court on abortion | The Economist
My views on abortion:
https://anchor.fm/victoria-mukungu/episodes/The-Texas-Senate-8-Bill-e16qila
In this episode, I go over feather fluffing, the UK economy, bands and more :-)
The band links I mention are:
Cal Bears 82 - https://youtu.be/mfebpLfAt8g
Beyonce's Homecoming - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fB8qvx0HOlI
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend:
Trooping the Colour - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0017xfk/the-queens-platinum-jubilee-trooping-the-colour )
Platinum Party at the Palace - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0bk5pd7/the-queens-platinum-jubilee-platinum-party-at-the-palace
I provide a feather fluffing update, touch on some government pieces, your unfinished script, and more.
I briefly go over us as a team, the UK staying together, US abortion rights, climate change, and terrorism.
You can also listen to my thoughts on the restricting of abortion here: https://anchor.fm/victoria-mukungu/episodes/The-Texas-Senate-8-Bill-e16qila
In this episode, I provide a feather fluffing update, discuss interconnected issues, docudrama, and more.
Links I mention:
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Financial Stability Risks Grow as War Complicates Push to Contain Inflation – IMF Blog
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Integrated Operating Concept - MoD
In this episode, I go over six hot topics: feather fluffing, the cost of living, weight loss and more.
In the episode, I discuss the Russia & Ukraine conflict, provide a reminder message and more.
Links I mention:
The Financial Times - How serious is Vladimir Putin about launching a major Ukraine offensive?
- https://ig.ft.com/how-serious-is-putin-about-russia-invading-ukraine/
The Quincy Institute - Can War In Ukraine Be Avoided? An American-Russian Conversation
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSogtQ-A3cU
Rev. Otis Moss, III - Ships That Never Sail
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULdLJNT9-xw
Politics Live - 31/01/22
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m00143l2/politics-live-31012022
A festive message where I list a few heroes, give a pitch about why you should get vaccinated, provide a feather fluffing update and more :-)
In the episode, I give a feather fluffing update, touch on political correctness and why we need to get on our invisible boxing gloves and wrestling pants!
In this episode, I go over: the end of my term as President of the Middle Temple Students' Association, the Tough Mudder experience, and why we need to care about climate change.
In this episode, I touch on why I feel our national budget should include a higher pay increase for NHS workers, plus increased social care funds.
In this episode, I wish to raise awareness of the need to review how some of the PPE contracts were awarded.
This episode is a brief reminder that we should celebrate our little victories wherever we find them.
A few thoughts on things to do to keep you sane, where we are currently, and looking to the future.
A shout out to anyone going through tough times to hang in there, as things will get better.
In this episode, I share a couple of job interview fails. Plus, briefly discuss the cost of good leadership in general.
Letters/conversations from a father to his son that may or may not ever happen, but my hope is that this helps you find a little comfort or peace.
Letters/conversations from a father to his daughter that may or may not ever happen, but my hope is that this helps you find a little comfort or peace.