Benji Hyer: Hyer's Highlights: Recent Episodes
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Highlights from Benji Hyer's current affairs radio show, every Sunday exclusively on W!ZARD Radio Station.
Benji Hyer asks: Who is your 'Personal of the Year'? And, what are your predictions for 2019? Plus we have a very special surprise at the end of the show...
Benji Hyer asks: What's your moment of 2019? Plus we have a very special surprise at the end of Part 2...
Benji Hyer asks: What went so wrong for Labour in the General Election? And, is it time to change our voting system to something more proportional?
Benji Hyer asks: Where do you get your election news? And, have the climate strikes achieved nothing?
Benji Hyer asks: What government will we be waking up to on December 13th? What has gone so terribly wrong for the Liberal Democrats?
Benji Hyer asks: Is it right for religious leaders to get involved in political debates? And, will there be another youthquake in the UK general election?
Benji Hyer asks: Would you be comfortable living in a university campus in another country, with all the amazing opportunities and challenges that brings? And he has a very big announcement.
Benji Hyer asks: Is a Conservative majority in the offing, or is it too early to give up on stopping Boris Johnson’s Brexit? And, should the next government pay for free broadband for everyone?
Benji Hyer asks: Will Donald Trump go to jail for trying to undermine his impeachment investigation? And, does a digital influencer boom spell the end for traditional advertising?
Benji Hyer asks: Will you be voting tactically in this election? And, is this going to be the climate change election?
Benji Hyer asks: Would you ever want to become an MP? And, should Facebook follow Twitter and ban political adverts?
Benji Hyer asks: Who should budge first in Brexit – Boris Johnson, Jeremy Corbyn, or the EU? And, is the world more unstable than ever?
Benji Hyer asks: What next for the Extinction Rebellion climate change campaigners? And, which trendsetting female figure has inspired you most?
Benji Hyer asks: Does Donald Trump have blood on his hands for allowing Turkey to attack the Kurds? And, can the US President be trusted on anything?
Benji Hyer asks: Why is everyone so fascinated by celebrity spats? And, are your purchasing practices heavily influenced by what you see on social media?
Benji Hyer asks: Should America ever negotiate with terrorists? And, should students protesting against uniform rules be barred from school?
Benji Hyer asks: Will Boris Johnson get his way? Or is his time as Prime Minister doomed to crash and fail?
Benji Hyer asks: Is Boris Johnson suspending Parliament a clever move or an abuse of power?
Benji Hyer asks: Will money alone fix the problems in education? And, is it time to end partisan journalism?
Benji Hyer asks: What should be done about the Amazon Rainforest? And, should we boycott Brazil?
Benji Hyer asks: Has Donald Trump lost his mind? And, should pilots be allowed to go on strike?
Benji Hyer asks: What will happen in the UK on October 31st? And, should election campaigning on Facebook be regulated?
Benji Hyer asks: Does America now have a problem with white supremacy? And, would you go vegan to save the planet?
Benji Hyer asks: What legacy does Theresa May leave? And, where do you get your news from?
Benji Hyer asks: Was the Moon landing the greatest ever achievement of humankind? And, would you pay to use BritBox: BBC and ITV’s new streaming service?
Benji Hyer asks: Do you care that apps are taking our data? And, should the number of likes be hidden on Instagram?
Benji Hyer asks: Should the UK Ambassador to the USA's leaks ever have been reported? And, would expensive rail fares stop you going to your chosen university?
Benji Hyer asks: Is Labour institutionally anti-Semitic? And, would you use Amazon Alexa for health advice? He is joined by Labour member Rebecca Filer to discuss Labour's anti-Semitism problem.
Benji Hyer asks: Should the government increase sugar taxes? And, should immigrants to the UK be forced to learn and use English as a first language?
Benji Hyer asks: Are you in favour of facial recognition technology? And, is Pride too commercialised?
Benji Hyer asks: Would you be comfortable with new male contraception? And, are we growing up with a “warped view of what is normal” because of social media?
Benji Hyer asks: Who do you trust - Boris Johnson or Jeremy Hunt? And, is it appropriate for politicians to physically handle protestors?
Benji Hyer asks: Is swapping parties a sign of courage and conviction? And, is it acceptable to make jokes about harming politicians?
Benji Hyer asks: Following events in Hong Kong and Sudan – do protests work? He also has an exclusive interview with a protester in Hong Kong.
Benji Hyer asks: What is the stupidest thing you’ve ever heard from a politician? And, would you pay to fly to and stay at the International Space Station?
Benji Hyer asks: If someone took illegal drugs in the past, does that make them unfit to be Prime Minister? And, should LGBT-relationships be taught in primary schools?
Benji Hyer asks: Is Theresa May right to lower tuition fees? And, what’s your message to Donald Trump as he arrives on British soil?
Benji Hyer asks: Who should be the next Prime Minister? And, is this the end of two-party rule in the UK?
Benji Hyer asks: Where did it all go so wrong for Theresa May? And, who is her likely successor?
Benji Hyer asks: Would you ever take performance-enhancing drugs? And, should vaccinations be made compulsory? Benji interviews Olympic medallist Laura Deas to talk about Clean Sport Week and an exclusive documentary about vaccinations.
Benji Hyer asks: Who do you think will win in the European Elections? And, can we actually trust polls?
Benji Hyer asks: Should men have the right to rule on abortion? And, after Jeremy Kyle, is it time Love Island was also cancelled?
Benji Hyer asks: Is there too much trial by social media? And, is it time to boycott social media companies?
Benji Hyer asks: Is the expenses scandal the reason for our distrust in politicians today? And, are younger workers worth £10 an hour?
Benji Hyer asks: Should the UK be rolling out the red carpet for Donald Trump? And, can we trust Huawei?
Benji Hyer asks: Have our politicians done enough to raise awareness of climate change? And, should the government prioritise the young over the old?
Benji Hyer asks: Are the Extinction Rebellion protests the best way to force change? Plus he reports from the protests and speaks to the co-founders of the movement.
Benji Hyer asks: Will Brexit be extended indefinitely? And, who would you vote for in the European Parliament elections?
Benji Hyer asks: Is Julian Assaneg a villain or a hero? And, should you be able to lose your job because of your beliefs and opinions?
Benji Hyer asks: Could you have delivered Brexit better than Theresa May? What would you have done differently?
Benji Hyer asks: Should Britain cut ties with Brunei? And, are the accusations against Joe Biden enough to disqualify jim from running for the US Presidency?
Benji Hyer asks: Should MPs finally accept Theresa May's Brexit deal? And, should the Mueller report be published?
Benji Hyer asks: Will Brexit happen this month … or ever? And, what next for the Liberal Democrats?
Benji Hyer asks: How do we stop atrocities like the one in Christchurch from happening again? And, is protesting against climate change going far enough?
Benji Hyer asks: Is it morally wrong to listen to Michael Jackson's songs following the Leaving Neverland expose?
Benji Hyer asks: Would you accept chlorinated chicken to secure a post-Brexit UK-US trade deal? And, should transgender athletes be allowed to compete in women’s sport?
Benji Hyer asks: Is celebrities going to Africa for Comic Relief condescending or helpful? And, is Britain’s warm weather something to celebrate or fear?
Benji Hyer asks: Was it right to revoke Shamima Begum's British citizenship? And, who will be the big winners at the 2019 Academy Awards?
Benji Hyer asks: Would you vote for The Independents Group? And, is the start of something new or history repeating itself?
Benji Hyer asks: Should the government declare a “climate emergency”? And, is it right to skip school to protest?
Benji Hyer asks: Should jihadi bride Shamima Begum be allowed to return to the UK? And, should provocative adverts be permitted in public spaces?
Benji Hyer asks: Should the UK/USA/EU intervene in Venezuela? And, should Eurovision in Israel be boycotted?
Benji Hyer asks: What is the back-up to the Irish back-stop? And, should MPs get money in exchange for votes?
Benji Hyer asks: Does social media need to do more to help prevent self-harm and suicide? And, do social media influencers need to be more regulated?
Benji Hyer asks: Do you want your messaging services linked? And, are we becoming too lazy?
Benji Hyer asks: Has Theresa May left it too late for a new Brexit deal? And, what should happened next in the Brexit debacle?
Benji Hyer asks: Who will come out on top of the US government shutdown - Donald Trump or the Democrats? And, is it difficult to understand British sarcasm?
Benji Hyer asks: What should be Theresa May's Brexit Plan B? And, is Andy Murray Britain's greatest ever sportsperson?
Benji Hyer asks: Should those illegally crossing the English channel be given asylum status? And, if you won the lottery, what would you spend the winnings on?
Benji Hyer asks: Should we all go vegan? And, is too much of modern music copied from older songs?
Benji Hyer asks: What should be done to prevent future drone incidents near airpotrs? And, what on earth is the way out of this Brexit mess?
Benji Hyer asks: Is the game up for Donald Trump? And, what's your favourite song of 2018?
Benji Hyer asks: Should BBC presenters be allowed to speak their mind on Brexit? And, has the media fuelled racism in sport?
Benji Hyer asks: Will giving a time limit to Theresa May's Prime Ministership help or hinder her? And, are we entering a cashless society?
Benji Hyer asks: Are Oxford and Cambridge universities elitist? And, should celebrities be held to account for tweets from the past?
Benji Hyer asks: Are the Brexit sceptics right, or are we seeing Project Fear all over again? And, would you watch the Brexit TV debate... or the I'm A Celeb final?
Benji Hyer asks: Should 'designer babies' be allowed? And, should there be stricter laws on naming children?
Benji Hyer asks: Will Theresa May get the Brexit deal she wants? And, should the police be allowed to knock thieves off mopeds?
Benji Hyer asks: Do you (underage) gamble? And, is stripping (like Little Mix for their latest single) empowering?
Benji Hyer is joined by a panel of journalist students to discuss the issue of fake news and it's impact on global politics.
Benji Hyer asks: Which Johnson brother do you side with about Brexit? And, is it wrong to not wear a poppy?
Benji Hyer asks: Should David Cameron return to front line politics? And, would you welcome lectures with a hologram?
Benji Hyer asks: Should misogyny be classified as a hate crime? And, should a joke be a fireable offence?
Benji Hyer asks: How close to Brexit are we? And, is it fair to force artists to not to swear on stage at music festivals?
Benji Hyer asks: How can the rage be taken out of politics? What must we do to ensure a kinder society?
Benji Hyer asks: Should celebrities get involved in politics? And, are you comfortable having AI assistants in your home?
Benji Hyer asks: Do you think we will make the necessary changes to prevent irreversible damage to our planet? And, will we be living in a driverless world by 2040?
Benji Hyer asks: Should universities be help students learn how to take drugs more safely? And, should clapping be banned from university student union events?
Benji Hyer asks: Will Theresa May be Prime Minister at the 2019 Conservative Party Conference? And, are young men frightened of being guilty until proven innocent?
Benji Hyer asks: Would you accept or reject Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the US Supreme Court? And, should food shops change their allergy package labelling?
Benji Hyer asks: Would you trust Labour to oversee Brexit? And, shoul the police loosen their requirements to encourage recruits?
Benji Hyer asks: Following the New York Times Op-Ed against Trump, is the current USA President... done?
Benji Hyer asks: Should a country use whatever means necessary to defend its borders? He reads out listener messages following the deadly border conflict between Israel and Gaza.
Benji Hyer asks: Should countries pull out of the Iranian nuclear deal? He reads out listener messages following Israel's claims that Iran can't be trusted.
Benji Hyer asks: Has Jeremy Corbyn peaked? Benji reads out listener messages following Labour's disappointing UK local election result.
Benji Hyer asks: Should children of the Windrush generation be allowed to stay in the UK? He reads out listeners messages about the latest government scandal.
Benji Hyer asks: Is it time to regulate Facebook? He reads out listeners messages about what to do with a problem like data on Facebook.
Benji Hyer asks: Is Jeremy Corbyn doing enough to counter the rise of anti-Semitism? He speaks to listeners Joshua Lewis and Joe Woolf who were at a recent protest in London about antisemitism in the Labour Party.