Hosted by Ndukwe Onuoha and Cheta Nwanze, The Black Paper looks at UK politics through the lens of African heritage communities, many of whom are recent migrants.
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Signup to Generate a PitchHosted by Ndukwe Onuoha and Cheta Nwanze, The Black Paper looks at UK politics through the lens of African heritage communities, many of whom are recent migrants.
Recent episodes include "Schrödinger’s migrant: are we coming or going, in Burnham’s Britain?" (28 October 2026, 61 minutes), "Feel at home: Linda Cobb OBE, on the Renters' Rights Act 2025" (21 October 2026, 46 minutes), and "Nuts and crosses: Why is Christian nationalism on the rise?" (14 October 2026, 53 minutes).
The Black Paper publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 48 minutes across 64 episodes.
Booking probability for The Black Paper is 41%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Black Paper requires a Pod Score of 81 or higher. The Black Paper's contact route on record: verified email.
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The Black Paper is a news podcast with 64 episodes published.
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<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p><b>Summary</b></p><p>On this episode, we discuss Andy Burnham’s interview on Good Morning Britain and the debate over extending the settlement route for migrants. We explore the political...
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<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p><b>Summary</b></p><p>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 African heritage...
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<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p><b>Summary</b></p><p>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 unpack the rise of...
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<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p><b>Summary</b></p><p>Ndukwe Onuoha is joined by Joseph Ogundemuren — political and trade union activist, community campaigner, former Hackney councillor and Chair of British Nigerian...
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<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p><b>Summary</b></p><p>What happens when a community loses faith in its own institutions?</p><p>This week on The Black Paper, we examine the NIUK controversy, our struggles with building...
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<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p><b>Summary</b></p><p>Two major stories this week, both with direct implications for African heritage communities in Britain.</p><p>In the first half, we examine the death of Hugo Flint-Cahan...
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<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p><b>Summary</b></p><p>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 modern slavery...
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<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p><b><br/>Summary<br/></b>Why does the UK feel like it is drifting into a more toxic political information environment? Using Rupert Lowe, Elon Musk, and the rise of outrage monetisation as...
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<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p><b><br/>Summary<br/></b>In this episode, we discuss the recent fallout from the death of Professor Jason Arde, exploring themes of racism, education, and immigration policy. We reflect on the...
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<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p><b>Summary</b><br/>The resignation of Cambridge professor Jason Arday raises difficult questions about race, excellence, representation and the burden placed on Black success. Meanwhile, a new...
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<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p><b>Summary</b><br/>Andy Burnham wants to put apprenticeships on the same footing as university. But will African families buy into the vision? This week, we explore why university education has...
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<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p><b>Summary</b></p><p>In this episode, we speak with Reverend Clive Foster, the UK's first Windrush Commissioner, about justice, community engagement, and the importance of advocacy for...
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<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p><b>Summary<br/></b>Andy Burnham is in Downing Street. The mood has changed, but what about the direction?</p><p>This week, we examine the first 48 hours of the Burnham government through the...
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<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p><b><br/>Summary<br/></b>Nigel Farage has resigned his parliamentary seat - and immediately announced he is standing again in the resulting by-election. The reason? A formal parliamentary...
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<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p><b>Summary<br/></b>Dr Fatima Eltinay is a Consultant Anaesthetist, Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire, and Chair of Derbyshire Neighbourhood Watch. Her work spans healthcare...
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<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p><b><br/>Summary<br/></b>Less than two years after Labour’s landslide, Keir Starmer is out.</p><p>This week on The Black Paper, we go beyond the Westminster headlines to ask what really brought...
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<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p><b>Summary<br/></b>In this episode of The Black Paper, we sit down with Bayo Alaba, the first Labour MP to represent Southend East and Rochford, to explore his journey from growing up in East...
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<h2><b>Summary</b></h2><p>In the wake of the sentencing of the killer of Henry Nowak, Nigel Farage took to the podium to do what he does best: dog-whistle politics. Only this time, his call for “pure, cold rage” incited...
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<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p><b><br/>Summary<br/></b>In the wake of the sentencing of the killer of Henry Nowak, Nigel Farage took to the podium to do what he does best: dog-whistle politics. Only this time, his call for...
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<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p><b><br/>Summary<br/></b>A landmark employment tribunal has awarded nearly £30,000 to a care worker who relocated to the UK under the post-Brexit visa scheme, only to receive zero days of work...
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Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, New Economics Foundation
Likely next Prime Minister of Britain, Greater Manchester Combined Authority
bestselling and award-winning author, Ohioana Library Association
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