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Pre-election double bill at 71a, brought to you by Huck and Little White Lies

Films, discussion, change — In election week, Huck and Little White Lies present two free nights of films and debate on politics and activism today.

  • Culture
  • Alex King

Huck’s Alternative Election Party

Vote or take to the streets? — We're screening Russell Brand’s new film The Emperor’s New Clothes and having a chat about activism, radical politics and alternatives to the ballot box. It's completely free so join us at Huck’s 71a Gallery on Wednesday May 6 at 7pm.

  • Culture
  • HUCK HQ

So you want to start your own country?

Micronations of the world, unite — Liberland is the latest micronation to declare its independence. Huck looks at how other self-declared countries have fared after deciding to go it alone.

  • Culture
  • Robin Nierynck

What is Russell Brand doing interviewing Ed Miliband?

Labour chief appears on The Trews — Michael Fordham explains this unlikely meeting shows how fragmented our political circus has become.

  • Opinion
  • Michael Fordham

Can youth leaders make politics work for young people?

Will governments ever listen? — In the lead up to the general election, Shout Out UK and Channel 4 present the first head-to-head debate between youth representatives of the seven major British political parties.

  • Activism
  • Alex King

Russell Brand occupies an empty home and steps into London’s fierce housing battle

A new frontline in London’s housing crisis — Talking capitalism, free ice cream and fighting the social cleansing of Barnet’s Sweets Way Estate with comedian-turned-revolutionary Russell Brand.

  • Reportage
  • Alex King

As Jon Stewart quits the Daily Show we look back on his best moments

16 years of satire, sarcasm and sanity — Fox News, the Israel/Palestine conflict and media fear mongering have all come in for spectacular criticism from the undisputed ruler of satirical news.

  • Culture
  • Alex King

Will Syriza’s victory mean jobs for young Greeks?

Can ditching austerity save a lost generation? — In Europe, Austerity has hit Greek youth hardest. Can the new Syriza government end record youth unemployment?

  • Reportage
  • Alex King

Cameron's 'bro' chat reveals how out of touch he is

Politicians' desperate lingo — When Cameron describes how Obama calls him 'bro' he is desperately trying to stay relevant to a generation who is tired of his shit. Michael Fordham explains.

  • Opinion
  • Michael Fordham

The Revolution Will Be Televised is back

Laughing at the powers that be — Comedian Heydon Prowse talks about the stings and stunts in the new series of The Revolution Will Be Televised.

  • Culture
  • Alex King

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