# Ep.383 - Gatekeeping & "Archivists Are Futurists"

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Podcast: ["What's Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor](https://stenobird.com/podcast/what-s-good-w-charlie-taylor-978847)
Published: 2026-05-06T11:50:00+00:00
Episode link: https://whats-good-charlie-taylor-5epn.transistor.fm/episodes/ep-383-gatekeeping-archivists-are-futurists
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In a week where: King Charles III visits the US. The US Supreme Court limits the Voting Rights Act, a Civil Rights-era law intended to protect minority voting power. Nigel Farage was given undisclosed £5m by crypto billionaire in 2024. A report UK stole 25m years of life and labour through slavery in Barbados alone. Elections throughout the UK will go down tomorrow. In Politics: (11:22) Palestine Action in Germany are getting similar treatment they got in the UK, setting the stage for a landmark trial that'll set a precedent for free speech in Germany. ( Article By Hanno Hauenstein ) In Environment: (25:41) The Indigenous peoples continue to live in the outskirts. But the Climate Crisis doesn't discriminate and it's punishing the Indigenous hard with little to no monetary support. ( Article By Anita Hofschneider ) In Music: (37:52) Gatekeeping in the arts is a perpetual battle that will go on forever. But with the control that DSPs and labels have, gatekeeping has changed significantly and deserves a fresh eye on the argument. ( Article By Jon Tanners ) Lastly, in Life: (54:03) Archiving is typically seen as a past-tense concept, which is correct of course, but it should also be seen as a Futurist concept. ( Article By Amahra Spence ) 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 Vanilla Interlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHigh ChillHop Music Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: Diggin' In The Digits 5EPN Radio Bl…

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