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Ickonic 381 Episodes Oct 8, 2026

Trending is a daily news and current affairs show from Ickonic, hosted by Gareth Icke, Richard Willett, and Jaymie Icke. It airs weekday mornings at 10am UK time and offers insights, analysis, and commentary on the stories making headlines overnight. The show aims to provide balance and controversy, with a touch of humor. It also promotes Ickonic's subscription service for full access to documentaries and series, and accepts listener support via Buzzsprout.

Episodes

The Government Says Online Controls Are Just the Beginning | Trending Ep435
The Government Says Online Controls Are Just the Beginning | Trending Ep435 Oct 8, 2026 1094 The UK Government is calling for a more interventionist approach to policing and regulating the online world. Gareth examines the latest proposals for online restrictions, age verification and digital ID, questioning whether measures introduced in the name of safety could lead to greater state control over what we see and say online.Elsewhere, Gareth discusses another oil tanker attack off the Rus
Cancer Rates Skyrocket Since 2023 - What Was Rolled Out In That Period..? | Trending EP434
Cancer Rates Skyrocket Since 2023 - What Was Rolled Out In That Period..? | Trending EP434 Oct 7, 2026 944 Finally, the mainstream media are acknowledging the major rise in cancers in people under 50; of course, what they're not acknowledging is what may be behind it. What major international medical experiment just happened to take place at the time the spike was noticed…? Pretending to be gay is now a way to try and gain asylum in the UK. More children than ever are entering the UK care system,
Is This How the Next Pandemic Starts? | Trending Ep433
Is This How the Next Pandemic Starts? | Trending Ep433 Oct 6, 2026 995 A possible plague case in Russia is already drawing comparisons with the early days of COVID. Gareth examines what is currently known about the death of a researcher in Siberia, the quarantine measures reportedly introduced, and asks whether the speed and scale of the response could reveal where the story is heading. Elsewhere, Gareth discusses the case of a prisoner released early who later murde
Is Zionism Racist? | Trending Ep432
Is Zionism Racist? | Trending Ep432 Oct 5, 2026 823 The Green Party has voted to adopt a motion describing Zionism as a form of racism, sparking a major political backlash and leading to party leader Zack Polanski being barred from entering Israel. Jaymie examines the argument behind the motion, explores the definitions of Zionism and colonialism, and asks whether the controversy is another example of tribal politics preventing an open debate. Else
What Really Happened on Flydubai Flight FZ1073? | Trending Ep431
What Really Happened on Flydubai Flight FZ1073? | Trending Ep431 Oct 2, 2026 1291 A Flydubai flight bound for Israel was forced to make an emergency landing after the co-pilot allegedly attacked the captain and attempted to seize control of the aircraft. Gareth examines how the public account of the incident developed from reports of a technical problem and pilot altercation into claims of a potential “9/11-style” terror attack, and questions what is currently known about the m
Trending Ep430 - Criticise The Government? They're Taking Notes
Trending Ep430 - Criticise The Government? They're Taking Notes Oct 1, 2026 806 Government officials have been logging social media posts critical of government policy, including comments made by ordinary users on platforms such as X and Reddit. Gareth looks at what was recorded, why seemingly insignificant online criticism might attract official attention, and asks what it means for free expression and political dissent in Britain. Elsewhere, Gareth discusses the latest deve
A Dictators Speech... | Trending EP429
A Dictators Speech... | Trending EP429 Sep 30, 2026 1067 Un-elected UK leader Andy Burnham announced plans for major changes to the UK voting system, paves the way to rejoin the EU, and scraps the pension triple lock in a speech that highlights just how dangerous the man is to democracy and freedom.OpenAI scrap their latest model over claims that it displayed deceptive behaviour. Chinese AI giant Moonshot reported similar concerns, including the technol
How Did They Get This Close to RAF Fairford? | Trending Ep427
How Did They Get This Close to RAF Fairford? | Trending Ep427 Sep 28, 2026 978 A farmer’s late-night 999 call reportedly helped foil a suspected terror plot near RAF Fairford after three suspicious vans were spotted close to the military base. Jaymie examines the unusual circumstances surrounding the arrests, questions how the vehicles allegedly got so close to a base on high alert, and asks whether headlines linking the incident to Iran are getting ahead of the available ev
An Army Has Arrived. | Trending EP426
An Army Has Arrived. | Trending EP426 Sep 25, 2026 1704 More people have arrived by small boat since this Labour government has been in power, passing the size of the entire regular British army – it is a sobering reminder of the potential impacts of uncontrolled immigration. Anti-migrant protest organiser Danny Tommo was arrested and charged in Hampshire; he'll face court today in Basingstoke. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was left wi
Does 'National Centre for Information Defence' Remind You Of Anything..? | Trending EP425
Does 'National Centre for Information Defence' Remind You Of Anything..? | Trending EP425 Sep 24, 2026 1000 Gareth looks at the UK's announcement that it plans to launch a new 'misinformation unit' to combat hostile threats from the likes of Russia (and the public?). He compares it to George Orwell's 'Ministry of Truth' and shows that it is nothing more than narrative management and an attack on dissident voices. 'Experts' warn of a 'Godzilla-level' El N
'Super Intelligence' Makes It Sound Superior. It's Not! | Trending EP424
'Super Intelligence' Makes It Sound Superior. It's Not! | Trending EP424 Sep 23, 2026 1013 Donald Trump rebrands 'artificial intelligence' as 'super intelligence' in his UN speech, proving on the world stage once again that his loyalties lie with the cult's AI agenda and not humanity. A 38-hour migrant boat journey from Normandy ends in Dover after being escorted by the French Navy and then the RNLI. New 'Mansion Tax' rules could be over 250,000 homes
Could This Be An Excuse To Usher In Trackable Vaccines..? | Trending EP423
Could This Be An Excuse To Usher In Trackable Vaccines..? | Trending EP423 Sep 22, 2026 978 Gareth looks at the media furore around the international footballer Granit Xhaka's confession that he obtained a forged vaccine certificate in 2022 – this follows high-profile admissions across the professional sports arena in the United States. Could this be used to usher in new 'vaccines' that work like 'smart pills' and alert authorities when they have been taken? The

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