The University of Sunderland podcast, is a series of podcasts that bring together our students and experts to discuss big ideas and topical issues that tie in with their current and future research in their specialist field. Featuring in-depth conversations, the podcasts are intended to showcase their opinions and views on important matters as well as a route to insider knowledge on new trends and upcoming key issues. The series will cover a wide range of topics from gun control to gender fluidity as well as discussions of academic research within their specialist field. The views expressed during these podcasts are purely those of the contributors at the time of broadcast and do not necessarily reflect the views of the University.