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Ep.370 - Surveillance & Hyper-Independence
Wednesday, 18 February, 2026
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 Gardels)In Geopolitics: (17:12) When The Wagner Group was officially declared done in 2022, their operations didn't stop and a new investigation proves Russia are still in the business of destabilising Africa. (Article By Lydia Namubiru, Sabrina Slipchenko, Youri van der Weide & Kiri Rupiah) In Environment/Sports: (30:25) As the Winter Olympics come to a close, an interesting story on materials used for equipment and a rare environmental W. (Article By Joseph Winters & Tik Root) Lastly, in Life: (48:35) We all have to be independent at some level. But what if that independence is everything about you? Where does hyper-independence become a burden? (Article By Emine Saner) 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 & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence
