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Matt Cain's Sunday Roast: Jake Graf, Shivani Dave, Lord Michael Cashman and Sophie Holmes-Elliott

This week, Matt is joined by brilliant panellists Shivani Dave and Jake Graf to discuss whether queer people have responded differently to Covid, plus Lord Michael Cashman gives his opinion on whether we have the right to impose our liberal values onto other countries. Matt is also joined by sociolinguist Sophie Holmes-Elliott to discuss how we should refer to ourselves as a diverse community, and whether the word queer is the best term to use...


Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123. 

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