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Middle East expert Rabbi Pesach answers the hardest questions on Israel, Palestine, Iran and America's role in the region, from the origins of the conflict to what a realistic settlement actually looks like. A direct, unflinching conversation about the questions most interviews avoid.

In this episode, Mike clashes with Britain's strictest head teacher sorry, thing on the education system in the UK and the need for reform.

Sharon Foulston grew up in an ordinary home until the day her father's company went public and the family became extraordinarily wealthy almost overnight. The private jets, the doors that suddenly opened, the kind of life most people only ever watch from a distance, all of it arrived at once. Then, on her first day of university at 17, her father was killed in a crash while testing a car at Silverstone, and the world she knew disappeared with him.What came after is the part nobody photographs. Years of feeling unmoored, disconnected from who she was, with growth that quietly stopped. In this conversation Sharon talks about how she slowly found her way back, through nature, through simply going outside again, and eventually through sailing alone across open water. It is a story about losing everything that once defined you and rebuilding a self that wealth could never buy.In this episode we get into:- What sudden wealth actually does to a young person and a family- The first day of university that became the worst day of her life- The long, invisible middle: identity loss, stalled growth, and grief that has no timeline- How nature and solo sailing became the way back- Why she now wants to help others find their footing after loss

Everyone wants the Dubai photo. Almost nobody wants the years of unglamorous work that are supposed to come first. Austin Okolo started in football, moved into fashion, then fell into building the Gen Z Club, partly by accident and partly by luck. These days he runs a recruitment agency focused on upskilling young, diverse talent, having walked away from the fast, "sexy" business models for something slower, more predictable, and actually built to last. We get into why so many young people feel pushed into entrepreneurship rather than choosing it, why the "Gen Z is lazy" line falls apart the second you meet the people doing the work, and why the course-seller industry keeps selling an easy version of a hard thing. Austin is honest about losing money to a pyramid scheme at eighteen, about being miserable despite the success, and about the danger of high conviction when nobody around you is willing to say no. This one is for anyone who is tired of the highlight reel and wants the real version.

Kelechi Okafor joins Mike Omoniyi on The Common Sense Podcast for an honest conversation about doubt, identity and why she refuses to be worshipped.We get into her path from high-achieving air cadet to writer and podcaster, the "beautifully chaotic" childhood that shaped her, faith without certainty, the case against the monarchy, the adultification of Black children in schools, regional inequality across Liverpool and Manchester, and why she would rather buy a kid a school uniform than run for Mayor of London.A conversation about holding two truths at once in a culture that rewards picking a side.

We're told that if we just get the thing, the followers, the money, the recognition, we'll finally feel settled. Nelson got all of it by 23 and found the opposite waiting for him. In this conversation, he's honest about the year he streamed to nobody, the success that felt like a trap, and what actually started to fill the gap. Worth a listen if you've ever hit a goal and felt strangely flat on the other side.

You asked, I answered. From who'll lead Britain after Starmer to whether the two-party system is finished, this Q&A goes through the questions you've been sending in. Reform's rise, Burnham vs Streeting, the death of identity politics, faith in public life, and what the next Prime Minister should actually say on day one. No talking points. No press lines. Just honest answers to the questions you actually want asked.

In this Q&A episode, Mike takes on some of the biggest questions shaping UK politics right now.We get into the rise of figures like Zohran Mamdani and Peter Mandelson, unpack what’s really happening ahead of the May elections, and ask whether the growth of Reform UK and the Green Party signals a deeper shift in British political identity.Is this just another political cycle, or are we watching something more fundamental unfold?This episode is part analysis, part reflection, and part reality check. If you’re trying to make sense of where the UK is heading, this is one to watch.Let me know your thoughts in the comments. Where do you think British politics is going?Subscribe for more conversations that cut through the noise.

He got replaced at church… and it changed his life.From that moment to witnessing Stanley Clarke live, Jon Onabowu's journey into jazz was built on pressure, passion, and purpose.Now with a debut album on the way, he’s redefining jazz—not as something old, but something alive, evolving, and deeply human.This isn’t just music… it’s an invitation.Turn your notification bells on so you are first to know when new episodes come out. 💌: Click here to join our community for free - https://csnetwork.substack.com/📹: All our videos are recorded at Common Sense Studios: studio.tcsnetwork.co.ukWHO ARE WEThe Common Sense Network is an Independent bi-partisan news outlet. We were founded by 500 ordinary people who saw a problem with the mainstream media and did something about it. We are on a mission to make democracy healthier by bringing people who disagree together. 👉🏽 CONNECT with Common Sense Network Website: http://bit.ly/TCSNetworkHomeYoutube: http://bit.ly/TCSNetworkYoutubeFacebook: http://bit.ly/TCSNetworkFacebookTwitter: https://twitter.com/TCSNetworkInstagram: http://bit.ly/TCSNetworkInstagramNewsletter: https://www.tcsnetwork.co.uk/join

In this episode, I sat down to answer your questions, and nothing was off limits.From Trump and Farage to the state of politics today, I share my honest thoughts on the issues people are often too careful to speak about openly. We also get into my personal life, how I think about leadership, pressure, and what it actually looks like to navigate public conversations without losing yourself.

In this episode of the Common Sense Podcast, Mike sits down with an artist who made a decision most people only talk about. She walked away from a stable career in finance and chose the uncertain path of building a life in the arts. What began as a creative outlet eventually became a calling she could not ignore, forcing her to confront one of the hardest questions many professionals face. What happens when the safe path no longer feels like the right one? The conversation explores the psychology behind leaving prestigious careers, the fear that comes with stepping away from stability, and the practical reality of turning creativity into a sustainable profession. She reflects on the moment she realised that success on paper did not necessarily translate into fulfilment, and how she navigated the difficult transition from structured corporate life to the unpredictable world of art.

In this episode, Mike sits down with actor Tobi Bakare for a raw and thoughtful conversation about masculinity, identity, and the quiet pressures Black men navigate in British society. From expectations around strength and success to the realities of code switching, the conversation explores the experiences that often go unspoken. Tobi also shares insights from his role in the powerful theatre production “Black Boys Who Consider Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy”, and why stories like this matter more than ever. This is an honest conversation about culture, masculinity, and what it means to grow, lead, and stay grounded in a complicated world. Subscribe for more conversations that challenge assumptions and explore the issues shaping our lives.

In this episode of The Common Sense Podcast, Mike sits down with financial expert Rotimi Merriman-Johnson to unpack one of the most uncomfortable questions in modern Britain. From the wealth gap and home ownership to culture, migration patterns and financial literacy, this conversation goes beyond surface level explanations. We explore whether the issue is structural, cultural, behavioural, political, or a mix of all four. What role does history play? How much does mindset matter? Are we having the wrong conversations about money in Black Britain? Rotimi brings data, lived experience and sharp analysis to a discussion that too often gets reduced to slogans. This is not about blame. It is about understanding. If you care about economic mobility, generational wealth, or the future of Black Britain, this episode is essential listening. Subscribe for more thoughtful conversations where different perspectives meet to build understanding, trust and change

Mike is joined by Orthodox Rabbi Pesach Wolicki as they discuss the American right, Israel, and the future of MAGA after Trump. In this episode, they explore Israel in the news and an ongoing PR problem Israel may have. Turn your notification bells on so you are first to know when new episodes come out.

Small changes can transform your financial life. In this episode of Editor’s Desk, Mike sits down with Ken Okoroafor from The Humble Penny to explore how ordinary people build wealth through better habits, smarter planning, and practical money decisions. They discuss investing, entrepreneurship, financial independence, and the mindset shifts that make long-term wealth possible. Watch, learn, and share with someone building their financial future.