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"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor

The 5th Element Podcast Network

Welcome to "What"s Good?", where I tackle a myriad of subjects: From Film/TV to Music, to Tech, Race & Society; Current Affairs and many more, through my eyes and the eyes of the writers I read. So if you take an interest in anything I feel like talking about any given week, along with the occasional interview with Friends of 5E, then this is your podcast. A 5EPN Original.

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Ep.370 - Surveillance & Hyper-Independence

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2026/02/18

In a week where:Bangladesh Nationalist Party win in landslide election, first since Gen Z uprising.Kim Jong UN designates his teenage daughter as his successor.High court rules ban on Palestine Action is unlawful.UK & other European nations pin death of Alexei Navalny on Russia.Ramadan begins.In Tech: (5:58) It's time to start understanding a simple fact as nations police the Internet more: The more connected we get, the more surveillance that will come behind it. (Article By Nathan

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74:06

Ep.369 - "The Concept Of Surrender" W/ Kiyan Foroughi

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2026/02/12

Another interview for you to step to! Typically, when I interview artists they have spent most of their lives creating music one way or another. But there's many ways to find yourself producing your debut album and for French-Iranian-now-residing-in-Singapore entrepreneur Kiyan Foroughi, he got to this point in a roundabout way. We talk about his beginnings, his business background, how COVID was the catalyst for his music journey and of course his Top 5.Kiyan's album "inner light. OUTER

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75:56

Ep.368 - Peter Mandelson & The War For Water

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2026/02/11

In a week where:Morgan McSweeney quits as Keir Starmer's chief of staff.Sanae Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party win snap Japanese Elections in a landslide.Ghanaian Highlife legend Ebo Taylor dies aged 90.Seattle Seahawks beat New England Patriots to win SB60.Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong pro-democracy figure, sentenced to 20 years in prison for national security offences.In Politics: (8:42) Peter Mandelson was always a snake but snaked a bit too much when he allegedly shared information with

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62:14

Ep.367 - New Colonialism, Flooding & Futureproofing

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2026/02/04

In a week where:UK PM Kier Starmer visits China.More Epstein Files drop.The Rafah border reopens.The Grammys came & went.The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics begin this week.In Geopolitics: (8:11) As the world continues to fluctuate wildly, we all sit and wait to see how the Colonialism will move from oil to rare earth minerals. (Article By Lexy Reid)In the 1st of two Environment segments: (25:12) The future of some British homes are in jeopardy. In this case, it's flooding and the Climate

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59:07

Ep.366 - Two Eulogies & Snakes On Wikipedia

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2026/01/28

In a week where:Belgium revive the murder case of Patrice Lumumba, 65 years after the event.US officially exits World Health Organization.ICE murders another person in Minneapolis, making it nine they've murdered in '26.UK to create its own “British FBI” in biggest police reform in nearly 200 years.Alex Honnold completes free solo climb of Taipei 101.In the 1st of two Tech segments: (5:06) And with a whimper, Meta's Metaverse is all but dead. Who knew that the major waste of money would be

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79:24

Ep.365 - Welcome To The End Of 'The West'

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2026/01/21

In a week where:Keir Starmer abandons plans for compulsory Digital ID.Wikipedia turns 25.West Midlands police chief steps down after row over Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban.Kemi Badenoch sacks Robert Jenrick amidst defection plans & then he announces his affiliation with Reform.Venezuela opposition leader Machado gives Trump her Nobel prize.In Geopolitics: (9:27) With Trump gagging to blow up "The West" as we know it, it's now worth asking what can be salvaged from this, regardless if he

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65:59

Ep.364 - Iran Protests, Frantz Fanon & Friction-Maxxing

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2026/01/14

In a week where:Iran goes through Internet blackouts as nationwide protests continue.US cities protest ICE after a woman is murdered by ICE Agent.The EU backs Greenland as USA threatens occupation.The Golden Globes come & go.Ofcom investigates Elon Musk's X over Grok Al sexual deepfakes whilst Malaysia & Indonesia already ban it.In the 1st of two Geopolitics segments: (6:39) It is all kicking off in Iran and as every day passes, the more significant it feels. So, we're going to

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71:30

Ep.363 - "Write Exactly What I Want To Write" W/...

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2026/01/08

Another WG interview for you to step to! For this one we talk to Italo-Nigerian artist that has spent a decade learning about music, only to break all the rules she's been taught as she begins her journey as a solo artist whilst also trying to make it in France. I talk to Morenike (Mohr-en-eh-kuh) about her name, her beginnings; her musical education and the pitfalls of a solely academic music education, her debut single and of course, her Top 5.Thank you for listening! If you want to

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62:17

Ep.362 - Giving Homeless Money & 6-7

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2026/01/07

In a week where:Around 40 people have died and at least 115 have been injured in an explosion at an Alpine Ski resort in Switzerland.Enzo Maresca leaves Chelsea.Betty Boop & a bunch of IP enters the public domain.US bombs Venezuela & kidnaps President Nicolas Maduro.Luke Littler wins his 2nd straight World Darts Championship, beating Gian van Veen 6-1.In Tech: (7:12) The AI overlords have decided that it'd be a good idea to have AI remember everything in perpetuity, which is not

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25:09

30 Questions - NappyHigh

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2026/01/01

Welcome WG to 30 Questions! For this one we have Producer NappyHigh once again for a fresh set of 30 Questions, the first person to take it twice.NappyHigh's 3rd Interview1st Interview2nd InterviewNappyHigh's 1st "30 Questions"Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail:

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16:18

30 Questions - Kairos The Writer

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/12/31

Welcome WG to 30 Questions! For this one we have R&B artist Kairos The Writer back on to answer 30 Questions.Kairos The Writer InterviewThank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music -

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39:31

30 Questions - Marquise Fair

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/12/25

Welcome WG to 30 Questions! For this one we have singer/songwriter Marquise Fair back on for one of the longest 30Qs so far. Marquise Fair interview. Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro

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31:31

Long Read - The Richest Black Girl In America

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/12/24

Welcome WG listeners to a Long Read! For this one we head to Truly Adventurous for "The Richest Black Girl In America" By Lauren N. Henley. This story - which can easily be a film - follows 11 year old Sarah Rector who becomes wealthy after a seemingly worthless piece of land given to her just so happened to produce an obscene amount of oil. Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact

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Long Read - Claude McKay

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/12/18

Welcome WG listeners to a Long Read! For this one we head to The Guardian for "‘The jobless should lead the attack’: a radical Jamaican journalist in 1920s London" By Yvonne Singh. The piece tells the story of Claude McKay, a Jamaican poet at heart who came to the UK in the midst of the US' "Red Summer" and became one of the most noted Black Journalists in the world at that time.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing

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22:41

30 Questions - Ovie Okenarhe

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/12/17

Friend of 5E Ovie Okenarhe comes back through to answer 30 Questions!Spin Ovie's interview here.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Together" By PabzzzChillHop MusicOther

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Ep.361 - "Intellectualised Music" W/ Steven Blush

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/12/11

Another interview for you to step to! For this one, I got an exclusive look at a new book that charts - aptly through its title - "When Rock Met Hip-Hop" and got to talk to the author who deftly gives a great timeline of Rock meshing with Hip-Hop, through the voices of the people that were in the studios. I talk to writer, author and filmmaker Steven Blush about his beginnings, his music taste; how he got into writing, the new book, (dropping February 5th next year) the two books that

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37:16

Long Read - Abolish The Monarchy

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/12/10

Welcome WG listeners, to a Long Read! For this one, we head to The New Statesman for "Abolish The Monarchy" written by Will Lloyd. In this aptly titled essay, Lloyd charts the concept of Windsorism and how the supposed positives that The Royal Family bestow upon us are not built on solid foundations.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly

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88:03

Ep.360 - "It's All Timing, It's All Destined" W/...

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/12/04

Another interview for you to step to! For this one we catch up with one of my favourite producers for a WG record 3rd time! You'd think I'd know that! But I didn't, which is why I encased this interview with the thought that this was our 2nd catch up episode! Regardless, we get into many subjects from the LA Fires early in the year, his music evolution; GTA: Vice City, creative philosophy and of course, his Top 5.1st Interview2nd InterviewNappyHigh's "30 Questions"Thank you for listening

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42:45

Long Read - Jay-Z & Black Capitalism

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/12/03

Welcome WG listeners to a Long Read! For this one we head to Current Affairs for "Jay-Z and the Pitfalls of Black Capitalism" written by Yannick Giovanni Marshall. This chunky read is one of the best and most poetic critiques of Black Capitalism, through the lens of Jay-Z and his rise from "Hustler" to Black Capitalist.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll

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77:43

Ep.359 - Asylum Reform, Pharrell & Black British...

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/11/26

In a week where:Singer D4vd identified as suspect in death of 15-year-old girl found dead in vehicle he owned.Fugees rapper Pras sentenced to 14 years in prison over 1MDB Scandal.Trump Meets Mamdani.Former Reform in Wales leader Nathan Gill jailed for pro-Russian bribery.Israel has killed 339 Palestinians in nearly 500 ceasefire violations since last month's truce took effect.In the 1st of two Politics segments: (8:54) A surface-area look into the asylum reforms that took place last week

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