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Sol B River is a Leeds-born writer and TV producer. His recent documentary about the first black university student in 1960s Mississippi won plaudits around the world. In a week which has seen such focus on football and racism, we asked Sol - a big football fan - to give us his view - of 'taking the knee,' the racism faced by players and the changes he wants politicians to make. And Business Analyst Danni Hewson joins Gemma and James to talk about Yorkshire’s proud supermarket heritage. It comes after potential talks of a takeover for Bradford family owned Morrisons.

Former sub-postmasters across Yorkshire have been trying to clear their names after they were involved in one of the UK’s biggest miscarriages of Justice a scandal spanning 20 years. It was after money went missing from their accounts following a problem with a newly installed computer system. An inquiry is now underway to get to the bottom of how this happened. Caroline has spoken to families who devoted their lives to serving the Post Office who were then accused of crimes they didn’t commit. Producer: Louise Wheeler Studio Director: Qendresa Zena

The team speak to Politics Professor Dr Victoria Honeyman from the University of Leeds and local businessman Mike from Mike's carpets to assess the result of the recent Batley and Spen By-Election. We also hear from the winning candidate and now MP, Labour's Kim Leadbeater.

Aisha, Tim, Gemma and James talk about the battle for Batley with just days to go until the by-election. Gemma speaks to the BBC's Chief Political Advisor Ric Bailey about how the BBC covers a by-election and how the decide to allocate time to covering each of the candidates. And young film maker Sam talks to James and Gemma about why the area is such a good place to work and live.

Look North reporter David Rhodes speaks to the team about the cost of setting-up Yorkshire’s Nightingale Hospital in Harrogate and the way public money was spent on the project. It was one of a number of temporary hospitals built at the height of the pandemic. And Gemma catches up with BBC Radio Lincolnshire’s Scott Dalton and Sharon Edwards who have spent the last week in Skegness talking to the people that keep our coast open for tourists. Producer: Louise Wheeler Studio Director: Qendresa Zena

The team catch up with bar owner Martin Greenhow from Yorkshire to discuss the lifting of restrictions on June 21st. Tim speaks to singer Nancy from Goole about the impact of the pandemic on performers. She also belts out a tune for us. And the team also talk Batley, Boundaries and surge testing. Producer: Louise Wheeler

The team speak to Joeli Brearley from York who set up the campaign ‘Pregnant then Screwed’ – about the impact of the pandemic on families. And he’s just been made chair of Bassetlaw District Council at the age of 20. It should have happened last year but was delayed. Jack Bowker is a Labour Councillor who elected in 2019 while still doing his A-Levels. Producer: Louise Wheeler Sound: Adam Campbell

As restrictions ease further from Monday – the team talk to a Yorkshire business owner about their hopes and fears going forward. And after Tracy Brabin was elected as the mayor of West Yorkshire – there will be a by-election in Batley and Spen. Gemma and Tim are joined by Dr Patrick English and Dr Victoria Honeyman to discuss the political parties chances of winning the seat. Producer: Louise Wheeler Sound: Adam Campbell

James, Gemma, Tim, Liz and Kevin discuss the 2021 local election results for our region. From the West Yorkshire Mayor to PCC's to a No Overall Control Council in Sheffield. How did the pandemic impact voting and counting? What was turnout like? And what do these results mean for the parties?

Asta from East Yorkshire was given just one week to live when he was born. He's now 39. Asta has lived independently but is now back at home being cared for by his parents. He believes problems in the delivery of adult social care, especially for younger people, means many are unable to live on their own. And with less than a week to go, James, Gemma and Tim discuss the local elections. They speak to a former Chief Executive of Doncaster City Council, now based in New Zealand, about the challenges of holding an election during a pandemic. Producer: Louise Wheeler Sound: Adam Campbell Director: Elaine Peters

Musician and campaigner Bax Mundoba from Hull reflects on the BLM protests that took place across the world following the death of George Floyd in the US. How much change have those protests led to and what are his hopes for societal change regarding race? In a few weeks we go to the polls for the local elections. For the first time people living in West Yorkshire will be able to vote for a Mayor. What is the Mayor and what powers do they have? James speaks to the political reporter for Bradford - Aisha Iqbal and the political reporter for Leeds - Kevin Larkin.

Tim speaks to Lord Timothy Kirkhope of Harrogate as he remembers the Duke. And as restrictions ease we hear from a bar owner in Yorkshire on how the last week has been. Martin Greenhow says that they need to keep their doors open and be able to trade or else it'll have a detrimental impact on the country's economy. And the team check in with the North Yorkshire town of Thirsk. Ionica Adriana and Gemma Taylor have made a video with independent businesses to encourage people to shop local. We also hear from one of the businesses that appears in the video - Lesley a beautician. Director: Elaine Peters Producer: Louise Wheeler Sound: Adam Campbell