As part of Synchronicity’s coverage, we are now producing podcasts. Our new series NEW(S) FRONTIERS looks at social and political stories that have not been covered thoroughly or at all by mainstream media. We hope you enjoy this new medium and remember, you can support us at Buy Me a Coffee .com/synchronicity magazine, or click on button below, where your contributions go directly into producing independent and impactful journalism. Together, we can make a real difference, one story at a time.

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NEW(S) FRONTIERS PODCAST

Episode 1: Palestinian protests and press

In this podcast we take a look at the UK government’s crackdown on the pro-Palestine movement. From Draconian anti-terror laws targeting journalists and activists, to increasingly restrictive measures being taken to block the mass protests organised against Israel’s continuing assault on the people of Gaza. 

We got two experts together Lindsey German, founding convenor for Stop the War Coalition and Donnacha DeLong an Irish journalist and former president of the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) in a panel discussion to examine the impact that these laws have had in the UK regarding a free and open press and the democratic right to protest with regards to Palestine.

Please continue to join us as we explore more NEW(S) FRONTIERS.

PRESENTERS: Mark A. Silberstein and Daniella Maisano

PRODUCTION: Mark A. Silberstein and Enter HUMAN

MUSIC: Enter HUMAN

Released on 29 June 2025

Episode 2: Abortion Rights: The US Effect on the UK

Content and trigger warning: This episode discusses abortion, reproductive rights, and related social and political issues. We recognise that these topics can be deeply personal, and some listeners may find parts of the conversation distressing. Listener discretion is advised.

In this second episode of our new podcast series NEW(S) FRONTIERS, entitled ‘Abortion Rights: The US effect on the UK’ we look at women’s reproductive rights in the UK and the influence that the US Christian right is taking in attempting to subvert the laws of abortion rights in this country, emboldened by the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade and Donald Trump’s second term as president.

We got two experts together Katherine O’Brien, the Associate Director of Campaigns and Communications for the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) and Christian Hacking, the founder of Vote Life, an anti-abortion network, to discuss the US influence on the abortion issue in the UK. We also discuss to what extent pro-life groups are becoming emboldened to challenge existing laws and turn abortion into a voting issue. Listen here:

This podcast was originally recorded earlier this year, but as a small team with a lot to juggle, we were only able to release it now. The discussion remains as poignant as ever with Nigel Farage and his right-wing populist party, Reform UK, which has now aligned itself with the pro-life agenda, gaining ground in the polls.

In September, Farage spoke at the American Congress where he attacked Britain’s free-speech laws. The move was brokered by the conservative Christian group Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF). ADF are known for their role in overturning Roe v. Wade and their connections with right-wing figures such as US Vice President JD Vance.

The UK is a very pro-choice country and has made significant strides to strengthen women’s reproductive rights in recent years, for example, by making at-home medical abortions permanently available in England and Wales in 2022, and by decriminalising abortion for pregnant woman in 2025.  

Please continue to join us as we explore more NEW(S) FRONTIERS.

Abortion Rights: The US Effect on the UK

PRESENTERS: Mark A. Silberstein and Daniella Maisano

PRODUCTION: Mark A. Silberstein and Enter HUMAN

MUSIC & DESIGN: Enter HUMAN

Released on 11 November 2025

Episode 3: Israel and Palestine: Is Transitional Justice Possible?

The third episode of our new podcast series NEW(S) FRONTIERS, is entitled ‘Israel and Palestine: Is transitional justice possible?’

I am Mark A. Silberstein, Editor of Synchronicity Magazine.

Today we’ll be looking at what transitional justice in Israel might look like post conflict. Both the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the International Criminal Court (ICC) have current proceedings related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Recent developments saw the Gaza peace plan announced by Donald Trump in September. However, this has not stopped the bombardment of Gaza by Israel which continues to block food and fuel from entering the strip as well as the continued destruction of civilian homes.

But these developments are still an important step in the process that could eventually lead to a long-lasting peace.

That is why it is important to talk about the process of transitional justice now.

We invited two experts from SOAS, Professors Phil Clark and Hagar Kotef together in a panel discussion to examine how a future Israel might deal with these crimes.

I have taken a special interest in the concept of transitional justice as Professor Clark was a lecturer of mine when I studied my MSc in International Politics at SOAS with a fascinating module entitled Violence Justice and the Politics of Memory (VJPM).

Especially as Jewish person and a South African who was around during apartheid and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and with a family who were fighting against the apartheid regime.

Please continue to join us as we explore more NEW(S) FRONTIERS.

PRESENTER: Mark A. Silberstein

PRODUCTION: Mark A. Silberstein and Enter HUMAN

GRAPHICS & MUSIC: Enter HUMAN

Released on 26 July 2026