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Mission Undercover
Unearthing what hasn't been found. Revealing all that is hidden. Uncovering the secrets of our world. Mission Undercover. Check me out on Instagram @zaidaannawaz Check out my X @marzipanlegend2 'Those who tell the stories rule society'- Plato https://substack.com/@zaidaannawaz Check out courses for personal development at Alison today: https://alison.com/courses/personal-development?utm_source=alison_user&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_campaign=50203615 The best online courses on the market…
Episodes
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Burnham's Big Test: Austerity or Investment?
I reflect on Andy Burnham’s progress so far and the so-called “Burnham bounce” that has seen Labour lead the polls.Although I’m pleased to see Labour gaining…
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Russell Brand isn't the problem- Society is
Content note: This episode discusses violence against women and girls, misogyny, sexual abuse, victim-blaming, online harms and institutional failures.In this…
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The Future of Media: AI, Authenticity and the Battle for Attention with Jared Harman
In this episode of Mission Undercover, I speak to Jared Harman, CEO of OneGroup Agency, about entrepreneurship, marketing, purpose, authenticity and the future…
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A budget for the City of London- Neoliberalism lives on
In this episode of Mission Undercover, I analyse the latest UK Budget and ask whether Andy Burnham’s government has abandoned its promise to end neoliberalism…
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Does Andy Burnham's speech truly signal the end of 40 years of neoliberalism?
Today, I analyse Andy Burnham’s historic political conference speech and ask a difficult question: is this the beginning of a genuinely radical new direction…
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The West doesn't support freedom and democracy
The West often presents itself as the global defender of freedom and democracy. But can that claim survive scrutiny when the United States and its allies…
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A Leak at the Heart of British Politics
A leak at the heart of British politics has revealed a three-month “fight-back” plan drawn up by the Starmer government. In this episode of Mission Undercover…
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The death of grassroots politics
British politics is facing a serious crisis: grassroots participation is disappearing, political parties are increasingly disconnected from ordinary people…
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Schools don't teach you about money- I asked an entrepreneur how we can fix it
Adelo Ramirez once ran a successful restaurant, but after his business declined he realised that he had never been properly taught how to understand the…
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Why is Britain ungovernable? (and how can we fix it?)
Why does Britain feel increasingly difficult to govern? In this episode, I argue that the problem is not simply the quality of individual politicians. The…
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Results Day shouldn't exist
In this episode, I argue that Results Day is an indictment of the way we value young people. Grades can represent years of effort, discipline, setbacks, and…
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Is this the end of British politics as we know it?
Is Britain prepared for the next decade? This episode brings together a wide-ranging political argument about AI, public ownership, climate change, energy…
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Jay Heinrichs: The Secret Language of Power
How do the world's most powerful leaders use language to mold the minds of millions? Join me on Mission Undercover as I sit down with Jay Heinrichs, the…
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The Myth of Individualism: How Capitalism is Tearing Us Apart
Welcome to Mission Undercover. This time, I expose the uncomfortable truth about modern society: the pervasive myth of individualism. I argue passionately that…
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The UK's FINAL CHANCE? Why We Need a Political Revolution
"Guys, this was a 1hr episode but half the audio got deleted, I'm actually furious." That's how this episode begins, but despite the technical glitch, the…
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Immigration crisis: Can we fix the system? (with top US immigration lawyer Hillary Walsh)
Is the US immigration system broken? Immigration lawyer Hilary Walsh breaks down the flaws in current immigration law and policies. In this conversation, we…
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Ramon Perez: How direct, digital democracy can rebuild trust in politics
In this crucial episode, I engage in a thought provoking discussion with Ramon Perez, Director of the Digital Democracy Project, to confront the pressing…
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Why Prison Reform Fails (And How It Could Work) with Kim Nugent
In this episode of Mission Undercover, leadership expert and prison reform campaigner Kim Nugent shares her unique journey from the hospitality industry to…
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Is this really a new era? What Burnham's victory really means.
Andy Burnham has won, and Nigel Farage genuinely looks scared. But is this grand coming for the King of the North enough to change the political winds of our…
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The radical change Britain is too afraid to make- What's at stake in the Makerfield By Election?
We are at a critical political inflection point. I examine why the current political trajectory of our nation is failing and why radical constitutional change…
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What Really Matters in Life? A Conversation on Health, Faith and Purpose with Charles Van Kessler
In this episode, I sit down with Charles for a wide-ranging conversation about health, faith, purpose and the lessons that come from a lifetime of experience…
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The dark reality of our broken justice system
We need a radical new approach to criminal justice. The prison system is not fit for purpose. It perpetuates injustice rather than bringing accountability. It…
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The Iran War, Democracy and Political Reform- Author and Political Commentator Elgin Hushbeck
Elgin Hushbeck joined me to dissect the state of politics and societies today. We are seeing rampant inequality, social tensions in our communities, economic…
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The state of UK politics ahead of the May elections
The May elections are fast approaching- and we are witnessing a fissure in the political order.Amidst our fractured political state and societal divisions…
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AI, Business and Productivity- Entrepreneur and Podcaster Aditya Mehta
I was joined by entrepreneur and podcaster Aditya Mehta. We discussed how to overcome the divisions in society today, the risks posed by the AI bubble…
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The Iran war exposes a broken economic model
The Iran crisis exposes a broken economic model. Neoliberal orthodoxy can not deliver the prosperity we desire. We need a radical shift in economic thinking…
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The ceasefire deal is a smokescreen
The ceasefire deal is obscuring the depravity and atrocities that are being carried out in Lebanon and Palestine. Meanwhile, undemocratic and imperial forces…
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Can we stop the advance of fascism?
As authoritarian forces rise around the world- how can we build solidarity to resist and oppose injustice? We have to unite against the forces of division and…
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Are your friendships even real?
In a world often filled with chaos and artificiality, we question the authenticity of our interactions. The truth is, we often don't understand the…
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Uncertainty is killing your success
Uncertainty and fear hold us back from progress, they destroy our success. If you want to break free from the mental barriers that hold you back- this is how…
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Who benefits from Trump's illegal war?
Imperialism always leads to oppression and injustice. Ordinary people are subjugated to enrich an elite few. We need radical change to deliver peace and…
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Can we stop corporate capture? A conversation with Tom Joseph
Corporate capture has distorted our democracies for generations. Politicians don't represent the people. The priorities of government are so far removed from…
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Can neoliberalism survive? A conversation with Naresh Vissa
Apologies for poor audio quality- but I hope you enjoy the episode. Former financial analyst and entrepreneur Naresh Vissa joined me to discuss…
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I predicted the Iran War- Here's what will happen next
Donald Trump has lit the spark of war once more. The drumbeat of warfare once again echoes through our world, and we are on the precipice of a world war. The…
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Wealth, Freedom and Fascism- Author, Podcaster and Philosopher Chris Angle
Chris Angle joined me for a lively debate on the nature of wealth, opportunity in society, fascism, free markets and current political realities…
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The creeping advance of fascism in the land of the free
Trump is destroying democracy and reshaping the global order. We have to destroy tyrrany and oppression, wherever it emerges…
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Use this framework to guarantee GCSE Success
Use these 5 steps to make sure you perform your best this summer. https://zaidaannawaz.gumroad.com/l/oyiqpf My GCSE English Resources Instagram: @zaidaannawaz…
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The Real Morocco | Authentic Travel and Cultural Connection with Azdean ElMoustaqim
Host of the Destination Morocco podcast Azdean ElMoustaqim joined me to explore the beauty of Morocco and how travel can build unity and connection between…
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The left is divided and the far right is winning
Andy Burnham was Labour's opportunity to create radical change. This is an opportunity they failed to take, but Labour is still the best path to stopping…
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We need a radical new education system
The education system has maintained the same archaic attitudes and systems for far too long. It's time to deliver radical change for our young people…
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You're not free and here's why
We have to destroy corporate capture to rebuild society. We can never truly be free if we have a government and society beholden to corporate interests. It's…
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The Radical path to renewal- How we rebuild Britain
Marx predicted the social tensions of today, We have to give a voice to working people and build radical change to create national renewal…
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The Myth of meritocracy
Meritocracy is dead. There is no clear path to success for so many people in our distorted societies. We need radical change to give people hope for the future…
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Transform your life in 2026- A complete guide to self improvement
A framework for changing your life, including goal setting, confronting failure and beating the competition. https://zaidaannawaz.gumroad.com/l/oyiqpf- My GCSE…
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4 months till GCSEs- How to Lock In
A full subject by subject guide to support your revision strategy. https://zaidaannawaz.gumroad.com/l/oyiqpf- My GCSE English Resources Check out Shamalam…
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The Cold War was a corporate lie
The military industrial complex still distorts foreign policy today. We can not achieve global peace without ending corporate capture…
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Trump's threats towards Iran are not about democracy
US regime change never comes with a plan for the day after. We can not have another Iraq- we must proceed with caution and compassion…
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Content creation and media strategy- A conversation with Jake Isham
Jake Isham joined me to discuss the importance of media for businesses and growth strategies for content creators in 2026…
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Why Marx was right- The truth about communism
Karl Marx and ideas of communism and socialism are often misrepresented. The truth about political ideology is far more complex than a one dimensional…
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Education reform and the future of technology- A conversation with Kyle Sumrow and Robby Cobbs
This was a great conversation. We really dived deep into the nuances of reshaping the education system and the opportunities and challenges that are posed by…
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The advance of neocolonialism
The actions of Donald Trump and the United States are nothing new. It is the continuation of a deliberate policy of neocolonialism…
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Hedonism and the erosion of morality
The effects of consumerism and materialism and how these vices are destroying our society. https://zaidaannawaz.gumroad.com/l/oyiqpf Instagram: @zaidaannawaz…
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Entrepreneurship, Networking and Investment- A conversation with Young Han
Entrepreneur and podcaster Young Han joined me for an enlightening discussion about entrpreneurship in the world today. I'd really recommend listening to his…
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We're thinking about the economy all wrong
Breaking down the economic myths that are choking progress. The need for radical change has never been more urgent. https://zaidaannawaz.gumroad.com/l/oyiqpf…
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Extreme Wealth is destroying our society
The impacts of extreme wealth and why it is imperative for societies to tackle this problem. https://zaidaannawaz.gumroad.com/l/oyiqpf Instagram: @zaidaannawaz…
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How to actually succeed in GCSE English Literature
Change the way you write essays and change the way you revise- this is your chance to turn your grades around. Access my full GCSE resources and Grade 9 exam…
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AI, Education, CV tips and the Labour Market- A conversation with jobs expert Joseph Stetter
Josef stetter joins me to discuss CV and interview advice, navigating AI, advice for startups and founders and how to build skills and network effectively…
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A goal setting framework to turn your life around
How to set goals and achieve them- a guide to help you start turning your life around. Instagram: @zaidaannawaz https://substack.com/@zaidaannawaz Check out…
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What the Budget really means for our economy
Who was the November budget for, what impact will it have and how can we solve the economic problems that we face https://substack.com/@zaidaannawaz Check out…
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The fight against TechnoFeudalism
Exploring how we can combat the growing power of Tech Barons and create an AI revolution for the many, not the few. https://substack.com/@zaidaannawaz Check…