The first Black student at the University of Mississippi looks back at segregation and his activism and legacy in Breaking Mississippi. Plus: five of the best Oscars podcasts.
Far be it from me to suggest a podcast should never have been made, but sometimes, you do wonder. Over 5% of its services ended up being cancelled and 39% of its trains ran late, but London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has decided it would be a good time to divert some of its efforts into audio production. Its new show, The Fast Track, interviews staff, rail historians and its own commercial director about how it “continues to push boundaries to create even greater feats of … speed, comfort and customer service.” Might there been a better use of their time?
There are no questions about the usefulness of the other shows in today’s newsletter, however. We’re running down the best Oscars podcasts to listen to ahead of the hopefully slap-free awards ceremony this weekend, as well as previewing shows including a fascinating tale of a pioneering Black civil rights activist and a comedian-packed take on local news from the North of England. In short, plenty there to stimulate your train of thought – whether or not they were created by people responsible for making the trains run on time … occasionally.
Alexi Duggins
Deputy TV editor
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Originally posted in the guardian.
