The Bristol Cable, the award-winning, independent, investigative newsroom, presents People Just Do Something in front of a live audience, its always engaging and possibly enraging podcast about people who self-identify as activists.

Reporters Priyanka Raval and Isaac Kneebone-Hopkins, and special guests Teena Lashmore, Mose-Issie and Lisa Inneh, attempt to untangle the means of effecting change in Bristol, broken Britain and beyond.

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'Bristol's flagship indie paper brings its activism-cast live to the spiritual home of passionate overthinkers for a new monthly session. Essential for organisers, agitators, and everyday dissenters.'

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As Pride becomes more visible each year, it risks leaving behind the very people who helped build it. Too often, Pride ignores the deep inequalities within its own institutions and sidelines the queer voices of the Global Majority. Mose-Issie, Lisa Inneh, and Teena Lashmore discuss the intersection of being a member of the Global Majority and queer, being capable of speaking truth to power, and challenging the status quo, and they explore the institutional racism still embedded in Pride organisations; the lack of funding and recognition for Global Majority-led queer events; and what true inclusion and solidarity actually look like.

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Mose-Issie are a POC queer activist passionately committed to uplifting and empowering individuals from BIPOC, BAME, LGBTQ, and underprivileged communities and the founder of Mose Rising, a company addressing the resource and training gap within the creative industry, particularly for marginalised groups and individuals. Through its multifaceted programs, the company fosters self-love, healthy boundary setting, and self-confidence. Its dedicated team operates summer clubs for children in low socioeconomic areas, empowering them with knowledge, skills, and opportunities for growth. It offers transformative workshops for adults navigating the complexities of identity within minority communities. Its inclusive BIPOC choir harmonises voices, celebrating diversity and promoting unity. Through its LGBTQ education radio show and podcast, it strives to create awareness, acceptance, and understanding. Finally, its panels facilitate vital discussions on self-love and identity, encouraging openness and progress. It strives to create a world where every individual feels empowered, valued, and celebrated.

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Lisa Inneh founded d.irt.collective, an organisation that supports queer creatives in Bristol by running workshops, fundraisers, and networking events. Alongside their team, they have raised hundreds for those in need. They are a regular guest on Show Me The Gays, an independent platform for LGBTQ+ voices, where they have spoken about the lack of diversity in Bristol's nightlife and the barriers that QPOC creatives face in the industry. They have been featured in Bristol 24/7, as well as writing an article for the magazine titled Underexposed: The Missing Reels Of QPOC Filmmakers.

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Teena Lashmore is a lecturer and module leader in the area of policing and criminology in the Department Of Law & Criminology at Royal Docks School Of Business And Law (University Of East London). Areas of interest include criminal justice and the media, with research into policing and discretion and domestic abuse/violence. She has a 20-year history as a manager in the criminal justice sector, from the courts to local authority community safety teams. She is an expert in organisational leadership and in criminal justice and court sentencing, with a focus on domestic abuse/violence against women and girls.

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Created and owned by the people of Bristol to inform and empower the people of Bristol, The Bristol Cable redefines local journalism through challenging multimedia, community action and cooperative ownership. Community-powered to 'hold power to account', The Cable is a forward-looking answer to the hollowed-out state of local and city media. Over 20,000 free copies of its newspaper-cum-magazine are distributed quarterly from more than 600 points across Bristol.

Episodes of The Cable's podcast People Just Do Something release every other week. Previous guests have included war and conflict reporter Jake Hanrahan on the founding of grassroots independent media platform Popular Front, Faithless guitarist Dave Randall on the political power of music, Habib Kadiri (StopWatch) on pernicious police stop-and-search powers, political campaign group Led By Donkeys on guerrilla story wars, and campaigner Jendayi Serwah on reparations and the push for real change.

The Cable now brings the conversation live to The Cube, where, every last Tuesday of the month, the people of Bristol can be part of these in-depth discussions. Featuring a unique mix of high-profile guests, thought-provoking leaders, and expert voices, People Just Do Something tackles subjects spanning politics, culture, social justice, and everything in between. These debates bring diverse perspectives together and - hopefully - give rise to uncomfortable conversations whilst smoothing the edges of clashing views.

The Cube's intimate setting is the perfect venue for an evening of meaningful dialogue, where you'll have the opportunity to ask questions and connect with fellow listeners. It's more than just a podcast - it's a chance to be part of a broad discussion with far broader rippling effects, exploring ideas that impact us all.

This partnership between The Bristol Cable, a trusted independent local newspaper, and The Cube, a celebrated independent cinema, brings the spirit of community, creativity, and curiosity to life. Whether you're a local passionate about Bristol's place in the world or someone eager to delve into issues that shape our collective future, this is the podcast event for you. Join us every last Tuesday of the month to hear from fascinating guests, and be part of a live audience that drives current affairs forward. Come for the ideas, stay for the conversation - this is where the world comes to chat.

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