The Digital Chokehold: Are We Too Dependent to Resist Anything? | TDA - E846
Description
Today’s show was a two-person special with Brent and Sade holding down the fort, giving the episode a more personal, back-and-forth vibe.
They kicked off with jokes, morning stories, and reflections on TDA’s history before jumping into the headlines:
Migration reality check:
A viral video breaking down how little asylum seekers actually cost the UK sparked a deep conversation on how politicians weaponise immigration to distract the public, stoke racism, and avoid talking about real economic failures.Cloudflare meltdown:
X, Spotify, ChatGPT, Patreon, Canva and more all went down - leading to a wider discussion about how dependent we are on digital systems and whether we could function without them.
Sade's music habits and her “big tunes” playlist
Cat drama, snipping debates & house pets with agendas
Why overly positive people feel suspicious
Brent’s dream about a younger Sade (chaos)
Dancefloor icks, weddings, and tall men moving too much
A funny, warm and surprisingly thoughtful episode.
Main TopicsSide Stories & Laughter
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