Drive Time Show Podcast 13-05-2025: Exam Stress and Revision Techniques & Are we alone in the universe?
Join Saad Ahmed, Sharjeel Ahmad and Zakaria Ahmad for Tuesday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Exam Stress and Revision Techniques’ and ‘Are we alone in the universe?’
Exam Stress and Revision Techniques
Exams can feel overwhelming, but with the right mindset and strategies, success is within reach. How can we manage stress, stay motivated, and revise effectively without burning out? Join us as we explore smart revision techniques, time management tips, and the importance of faith and balance during exam season to help you perform at your best.
Are we alone in the universe?
Could Earth really be the only planet hosting life? For years, scientists have debated whether any other planets could support life. Recently, not only have they discovered potentially habitable planets, but they have also found evidence of living organisms—nothing like humans. This raises an important question: How do we know this, and what kinds of creatures exist alongside us in the universe without us ever seeing them? Were they here all along?
Guests:
Rana Urker - Psychology graduate and Centre Manager at Axis Tuition Centre
Stevie Goulding - Interim Head of Service at Young Minds
Helen Westerman - Head of Local Campaigns for NSPCC
Ian Crawford - Astrobiologist
Nancy Y.Kiang - Biometeorologist associated with NASA's Goddard Institution for Space Studies
Producers:
Ayesha Tahir, Tahmina Tahir and Bareera Iftkhar-Saddleridge
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Breakfast Show Podcast 13-05-2025:A Call to Live Together in Peace – Today and Always & The Powerful Message Behind Netflix’s Adolescence
News: Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather| Sports
Topic I: A Call to Live Together in Peace – Today and Always
Topic II: The Powerful Message Behind Netflix’s Adolescence
Presenter(s):
Jalees Ahmad & Firhaad Ahmed
Guest(s):
Dr Laura Cashman
Dr Fabio Petito
Dr Marcus Maloney
Professor Barry Richards
Dr Audrey Tang
Producer:
Faiza Farooq & Barirah Shamsi
Researcher(s):Arwa, Izza, Manahal, Arriba, Hania
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Drive Time Show Podcast 12-05-2025: Nurses Day and Suger- the silent killer
Join Ata ul Rehman & Amaar Ahmad for Monday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Nurses Day’ and ‘Suger- the silent killer’
Nurses Day
Join us this Nurses Day as we explore the challenges of recruitment and retention in the UK. How can we better support nurses and improve working conditions for long-term change?
Sugar - the silent killer
Sugar addiction is characterized by a compulsive pattern of consuming sugary foods and beverages, leading to physical and psychological dependence. This behavior stimulates the brain's reward system, releasing dopamine similarly to other addictive substances, thereby reinforcing the cycle of craving and consumption. Persistent high sugar intake is associated with health issues such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and dental problems. Join us as we explore the nature of sugar addiction, its health implications, contributing factors, and effective management strategies.
Guests:
Dr Billy Palmer - Senior Fellow in Health Policy.
Joan Pons Laplana - Nurse activist working in the NHS from Spain
Robert Lustig - world-renowned American paediatric endocrinologist and leading voice on the dangers of sugar and processed food.
Tam Fry - one of the UK’s most prominent health campaigners and a leading advocate for childhood obesity prevention. He is the spokesperson for the National Obesity Forum and Chair of the Child Growth Foundation
Producers:
Hubbatul Waheed and Baasmah Nadeem
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Breakfast Show Podcast 12-05-2025 Seeing Through the AI Slop: Digital Clarity in Light of the Qur’an
How do Islamic practices like congregational prayers and community gatherings help alleviate feelings of loneliness
Lead Presenter: Danayal Zia
Co-Presenters: Zeriab Rehman and Nabeel Ahmed
Trainee / Assistant Trainee Producer(s): Halima Ahmad
Lead Producer: Faiza Cheema
Researchers: Saira Ahmed, Saiqah Tariq, Ruxana Nasser, Meher un Nissa, Natasha Sabah Un Nasr Lone
Guests:
Professor Raj Jena
Murabbi Usama Mubarak sb
Professor Eric Atwell
Dr Musa Sami
Dr Audrey Tang
Tara Fischer
Ms Aliya Sami
Producer(s): Zoha Nadeem
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Pathway to Peace Podcast 11-05-2025: Eighty Years On: Peace Forgotten, Wars Reborn
As the world marks 80 years since VE Day — a moment once celebrated as the end of global warfare — today's headlines paint a far more troubling picture. From the devastation in Gaza and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, to rising tensions between India and Pakistan, we find ourselves confronting a world once again on the brink. In this episode of Pathway to Peace, we reflect on the lessons of the past and ask whether humanity has truly learned from history, or if we are doomed to repeat it. We explore the root causes of these global crises, the failure of international institutions, and the urgent need for justice and moral leadership. With insight from experts, giving spiritual reflections, this episode is both a warning and a call to action — to build a world where peace is not just a promise, but a reality.
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