Get The App

Download the Josplay app for the best experience.

Download Now

Charts

Discover the latest hits and trending music.

Explore Charts

Podcasts

Stories, music and conversation from Africa and its diaspora.

Browse Podcasts

New Releases

Stay updated with the latest music releases.

See New Releases
← The Black Paper
The beer parlour episode: visas, defections, and AI in the police artwork

The beer parlour episode: visas, defections, and AI in the police

The Black Paper
01:30:47
Play episode

Show notes

Send us Fan Mail Summary Possibly the most chaotic episode of The Black Paper yet. We get into why UK visa applications have fallen off a cliff (and what that actually means for public services), unpack the West Midlands police chief’s AI-fuelled resignation, and chew over the latest political musical chairs as Conservatives defect to Reform. Facts were presented. Opinions were exchanged. Nobody fully agreed. If you enjoy Nigerian-style argumentative non-argument where everyone is right, wrong, and loudly convinced at the same time, this one’s for you. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview of Topics 01:15 Reflections on AFCON and Football Politics 08:10 Political Realignment in the UK 24:48 Visa Applications and Public Services Impact 29:30 AI in Policing and Future Implications 31:17 The Ageing Population and the Welfare State 34:18 Demographic Challenges in Europe vs. Nigeria 36:00 Political Discourse and Leadership Legacies 43:23 Debating the Impact of Nigerian Politicians 01:01:43 Debating Leadership and Historical Context 01:10:47 The Role of AI in Policing 01:21:45 Community Advocacy and Accountability 01:32:28 The Black Paper.mp3 Support the show

More from this show

More
  1. Feel at home: Linda Cobb OBE, on the Renters' Rights Act 2025

    Send us Fan Mail Summary The Renters Rights Act 2025 came into force on 1 May 2026. It is the biggest overhaul of the private rented sector in over thirty years. For Black and Afri…

    46:14
  2. Nuts and crosses: Why is Christian nationalism on the rise?

    Send us Fan Mail Summary What happens when those who claim to be defenders of the Christian faith use it to justify exclusion and racism? In this episode of The Black Paper, we unp…

    53:24
  3. Hope Again: Beyond Andy Burnham's conference speech

    Send us Fan Mail Summary Ndukwe Onuoha is joined by Joseph Ogundemuren — political and trade union activist, community campaigner, former Hackney councillor and Chair of British Ni…

    01:09:11
  4. A house divided: How our community continues to sabotage itself

    Send us Fan Mail Summary What happens when a community loses faith in its own institutions? This week on The Black Paper, we examine the NIUK controversy, our struggles with buildi…

    25:11
  5. No Longer at Ease: On negligence, nationalism and nationhood

    Send us Fan Mail Summary Two major stories this week, both with direct implications for African heritage communities in Britain. In the first half, we examine the death of Hugo Fli…

    41:59
  6. Let my people go: The government tackles modern day slavery

    Send us Fan Mail Summary On 3 September 2026 the UK government announced a change to the Skilled Worker visa rules. For the first time, a worker formally recognised as a victim of…

    37:24
Now Playing

No Track Playing

The beer parlour episode: visas, defections, and AI in the police — The Black Paper | Podcast | Josplay Music