# Ep.368 - Peter Mandelson & The War For Water

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Published: 2026-02-11T12:50:00+00:00
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In a week where: Morgan McSweeney quits as Keir Starmer's chief of staff. Sanae Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party win snap Japanese Elections in a landslide. Ghanaian Highlife legend Ebo Taylor dies aged 90. Seattle Seahawks beat New England Patriots to win SB60. Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong pro-democracy figure, sentenced to 20 years in prison for national security offences. In Politics: (8:42) Peter Mandelson was always a snake but snaked a bit too much when he allegedly shared information with Jeffrey Epstein. As the Red Tories reel in the scandal, it must be acknowledged that maybe, just maybe, UK Politics is corrupted to the core. ( Article by Alan Rusbridger ) In Life: (24:50) Something I have been saying for years is that a war for water is coming. So let's drill into why and how soon it could happen. ( Article By Peter Frankopan ) In Film: (47:17) As a graduate of Film & Television, I pride myself on being able to consume the visual arts with a critical eye. So why the hell are film students now unable to do the one thing they need to do... Which is watch film??? ( Article By Rose Horowitch ) Lastly, in Photography: (1:02:43) I love a bit of Street Photography but I can understand that some forms of it are straight up invasive and creepy. So what's the level? Or should it all be chalked up to be art for art's sake? ( Article By David M. M. Taffet ) Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?" Rate & Review E-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.com Twitter & IG: @The5thElementUK Website: https://the5thelement.co.uk Photography: https://www.crt.photography Intro Music - "Too Much" By Vanill…

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