35 minutes | Thursday, 16 February 2023
Graeme is talking to Shivani Dave on the morning after the Manchester and London vigils following the horrific killing of Brianna Ghey in Warrington.
The media and political landscape has become more transphobic than ever, we discuss the implications for the LGBTQ+ community. We also talk about the importance of keeping your cool when dealing with transphobia after Shivani’s recent appearances on Good Morning Britain and Talk Radio / Talk TV.
Shivani is a Gen Z journalist, broadcaster, and physicist. They provide a youth audience with impartial news for a world that isn't via @OpenlyNews on TikTok for the Thompson Reuters Foundation. The channel focuses on LGBTQ+ issues around the world.
On the weekends, Shivani hosts on Virgin Radio Chilled. They are also a producer for the award-winning, independent LGBTQ+ history podcast, The Log Books and they have since gone on to set up an audio production company focused on sharing untold stories.
Shivani is in the Radio Academy's 30 under 30, the Attitude 101 Honours list, a British LGBT+ Award 'Top 10 Broadcaster' of 2022, and shortlisted as a British Podcast Award 'Rising Star'.