Media Literacy – Ivy Barrow

The Crown in Crisis: Power Games and Petty Thrones

30/06/2025 By Admin Comment Closed

SGUK Ep 166 The Crown in Crisis: Power Games and Petty Thrones Introduction “Throughout history, royal families have often been at the centre of power struggles that have shaped the course of nations. These struggles for power are sometimes waged openly, with dramatic battles for the throne, and other times hidden behind palace doors, with intrigue and manipulation playing central roles. Whether in ancient monarchies or modern royal houses, the quest for power within the family unit often led to conflict, betrayal, and dramatic shifts in leadership.” The Vindictive Undercurrents and Internal Power Plays “We explore the complex world of power struggles between royal family members, examining how these rivalries played out historically and how they continue to shape royal politics today. We will also look at the motivations behind these power struggles, the impact they had, and have, on political stability.” Loss of Royal Power and Influence In some cases, the aftermath of a royal power struggle leads to the erosion of the monarchy’s power. Monarchs...

The Crown in Crisis: The House of Cards is Shaking

26/06/2025 By Admin Comment Closed

SGUK 164 (there was a mistake with the numbering Several weeks ago. Only discovered recently. Back on track now. 164 is Correct The Cost of The Crown: How The Sussexes Built What The Palace Tried to Break Introduction It has to be hard when you discover that your own family don’t really care that much about you.. Their interests come first and then maybe you. If it is a family business, the business dominates conversations – not so much family matters. If you were born into the British Royal Family, it probably seems like the pinnacle of life to be able to walk those corridors and know that this is your home. Surrounded by lots of relatives who reside in nearby palatial homes too. What a joy it must seem. You have discovered that there is a pecking order in the family, and your parents do have a favourite. In the case of UK Monarchy, regardless of the actual relationship between parent and child, in an...

The Cost of The Crown_The Hidden Toll_Accountability At The Top

14/06/2025 By Admin Comment Closed

SGUK Ep: 162. Final podcast in this 4 part series. The Cost of the Crown The Hidden Toll: Accountability at the Top Introduction This final podcast in this series, will act as a mirror for the previous 3 episodes, and the conclusions reached in this Part 4 of the series. We will all look back together at what has come to light, or at the very least, has appeared for the first time for some, and the thoughts you now have – ongoing thoughts. What has come to light, or grabbed your attention? Does your list include the systems, the players and the tactics being employed? Can you begin to see patterns emerging, like golden threads, we have seen time and time again over the years? Now look forward. What kind of world would we want to leave behind? Who deserves our support, and who has simply inherited power, without accountability? You have all seen in this series how power structures have preserved themselves by enlisting...

Media Tools of Control

07/04/202507/04/2025 By Admin Comment Closed

SGUK Episode 153 6th April 2025 The Media Tools of Control Introduction Join me as I take on the challenge of visualizing the complex concept of 'Media Tools of Control' in a few quotations and reports trying to clarify how the media gets their stories across! Media tools of control are all around us, shaping our perceptions, influencing our decisions, and impacting our daily lives in profound ways. They're the unseen forces that govern the information we consume, and it's essential to understand their relevance in today's society. Recognizing these tools can be a daunting task, as they often operate beneath the surface of our awareness. Media tools of control have become so ingrained in our culture that we frequently overlook their presence, let alone their influence. The impact they have on our lives is substantial, from the way we form opinions to the actions we take. Our daily lives are filled with examples of media tools at work, from the advertisements we see...

Modern Power Dynamics_ USA_UK

01/04/202501/04/2025 By Admin Comment Closed

SGUK Ep 151 Modern Power Dynamics USA UK Hello, Ivy here. This week's podcast is titled Modern Power Dynamics, focusing on the USA and the UK. Episode 151 will explore various thoughts about power dynamics and the motivations of wealthy elites in global politics, including concerns about the concentration of power and whether individuals with significant wealth act in ways that benefit the broader population or primarily themselves. Throughout this podcast, I will revisit points made last week, including concerns about power concentration, worker treatment, and societal trends. But for those that do, be very, very mindful of that organisation and you probably do know more about it than I do. I just want to remind USA friends. There are a number of Think Tank sites, not just the Heritage Foundation, but that came to mind because they've been in this for decades, certainly between two to three decades that I know of and they mean business and they don't mess around...

Doughnut Economics

10/12/2024 By Admin Comment Closed

Doughnut Economics SGUK Ep 143 Introduction Our world is broken in places and in a growing number of regions, the cracks are beginning to show. Generally these places have leaders which have a growing disconnect with its people. History has shown that nations can come back from such a huge chasm in its economy and its people. How, I wonder, did those nations move on from their respective difficult and often perilous environments? How did they move on from broken societies with no connection between each faction, and the leaders of the day continuing on their path with impunity? Can history over centuries tell us anything and can they help with current broken societies? I thought it would be interesting to use a few examples to bring these scenarios to a place of understanding of what was going on in those various broken societies, and to explore what each of them did to move out of that difficult space, for each country to rebuild...

Media, Monarchy and Money

19/11/202419/11/2024 By Admin Comment Closed

Media, Monarchy and Money Episode 140 Introduction This podcast will take a closer look (well as much as one can in a podcast without the gates of media hellscape opening wide and letting the clowns run free for a while) at the symbiotic relationships at play here, between media, the Monarchy and the Establishment. The following bullet points generally cover the discussion in this podcast. The list is as follows:- Deep dive into certain areas:- Explore how the media has historically shaped public perceptions of monarchy, from royal scandals to carefully crafted public images. Highlight key moments where media coverage either bolstered or undermined the monarchy. Analyse the quid-pro-quo relationship: exclusive access to royal stories in exchange for positive portrayals. Investigate how tabloids sensationalize monarchy-related content to boost sales. Discuss how media conglomerates balance profit motives with potential pushback from royal PR teams. Outline the monarchy’s financial sources (e.g., Sovereign Grant, private estates, and tax exemptions). Investigate allegations of misuse of funds or...

UK News Media Gone Too Far Now

14/10/202414/10/2024 By Admin Comment Closed

UK News Media Has Gone Too Far Now But They Will ‘Find Out’ SGUK Ep 137 131024 Hello, Ivy here. This month’s podcast continues to explore the tactics used by the UK Monarchy family and associate groups to continue focussing on the activities of non tax payer funded Royal Family Members who were forced out of the UK to protect their mental health and to reduce the risk to their lives. Whilst at the same time, the tax funded Monarchy family continue to allocate more resources and time on vanity projects which constantly aim to destroy the reputation of the people who dared to leave, or to play dress up and live under the false belief that they are anointed and the Monarchy will be there for ever. The situation is now such that the Monarchy in its current state is there to spend money on giving the impression that UK Monarchy looks good to the world at large, and if it involves an extraordinary...

Post Separation Coercive Control By Family and Groups

18/09/2024 By Admin Comment Closed

Episode 136 SGUK Podcast 150924 Post Separation Coercive Control By Family and Groups Introduction Hello, Ivy here. This month’s podcast continues to explore the tactics used by the UK Monarchy family and associate groups to continue focussing on the activities of non tax payer funded Royal Family Members who were forced out of the UK to protect their mental health and to reduce the risk to life. Whilst at the same time, the tax funded Monarchy family continue to place more resources and time on vanity projects which constantly aim to destroy the reputation of the people who dared to leave, or to play dress up and live under the false belief that they are anointed and the Monarchy will be there for ever. The situation is now such that the Monarchy in its current state is there to spend money on making them look good to the world at large, and if it involves an extraordinary amount of expenditure to dress up in costumes...

Never Trust a UK Headline or Article Rhetoric

01/04/202401/04/2024 By Admin Comment Closed

Never Trust a UK Headline or Article Rhetoric Episode 125 Introduction I started to lose faith in news media in my teen years, particularly printed media. I had a growing aversion to UK tabloids. My father was an avid reader of tabloids, one in particular, and I can remember at the age of 16 that I literally gained nothing special from the newspaper that my father so avidly gorged on each day. He poured for way too many minutes on each article, and viewed all of its contents as the gospel delivered to him by a deity. I did not have the answers, but I just knew that that particular newspaper, did nothing for me. It gave me no new information, and it gave me no information based on what I was seeing in the News shown each evening and night, compared to what was happening in parts of the country. My father watched the news avidly, and was consumed by its contents. ...