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Just two unhinged egomaniacs stand between us and nuclear apocalypse
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Just two unhinged egomaniacs stand between us and nuclear apocalypse

From Where I Stand — Reports say we might be on the brink of nuclear warfare, the restraint of two deluded narcissists - Trump and Kim Jong Un - is all we have to protect us from apocalyptic doom. Is it time to head to the bunkers? James Butler argues we should probably never have left.

Written by: James Butler

Lolly Adefope is stand-up's brightest shape-shifter
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Lolly Adefope is stand-up's brightest shape-shifter

Kings of comedy — From standup to satire, jokes can trigger change. To help resist, through laughter, we’re celebrating radical voices that rise above the rest. In this instalment, 26-year-old Londoner Lolly Adefope takes us through her journey from open-mic contender to one-woman comedy cast.

Written by: Michael Segalov

On the road with the Merry Pranksters' strange acid trip
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On the road with the Merry Pranksters' strange acid trip

Keep on keepin’ kool — The psychedelic '60s were ignited by Ken Kesey, a gang of misfits and a bus-load of drugs... but the experiment is far from dead.

Written by: Cyrus Shahrad

'I shot Tupac and chilled with Thom Yorke'
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'I shot Tupac and chilled with Thom Yorke'

Epic encounters — Danny Clinch has captured some of music's most iconic moments, from downtime with the Beastie Boys to cataloguing Bruce Springsteen's never-ending ride. These are the stories behind his favourite stills.

Written by: Jon Coen

Huck x I.P.F Present: Deadbeat Club - Zineophobia
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Huck x I.P.F Present: Deadbeat Club - Zineophobia

May 19-28, LDN — California's favourite photo crew, Deadbeat Club - spearheaded by Ed Templeton, Clint Woodside and pals - are coming to London May 19-28 for their first-ever UK show, with new and original work in hand - and all artists in attendance. Join us!

Written by: HUCK HQ

The mind-altering trip of acid countess Amanda Feilding
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The mind-altering trip of acid countess Amanda Feilding

A psychedelic revolutionary — Amanda Feilding drilled a hole in her head and fell in love with a pigeon. Now, after five decades of pioneering research into drugs, scientists are finally catching up to her ideas.

Written by: Alex King

The app that's kickstarting a food-sharing revolution
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The app that's kickstarting a food-sharing revolution

Tinder for leftovers — When Tessa Cook and Saasha Celestial-One realised the scale of global food waste, they felt compelled to find a simple solution.

Written by: Paden Vaughan

What it's like to be shot...
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What it's like to be shot...

Portraits of strength — Photographer Kathy Shorr travelled across the US meeting survivors of gun violence and hearing their stories. Now she wants their experiences to matter.

Written by: Biju Belinky

The liberal redneck killing stereotypes with humour
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The liberal redneck killing stereotypes with humour

Kings of comedy — From standup to satire, jokes can trigger change. To help resist – through the power of laughter – we’re celebrating radical voices that rise above the rest. In this instalment, Trae Crowder reveals why his outsider status – ‘white-trash’ meets well-educated – gives him license to pierce bubbles across the political spectrum.

Written by: Iris Mansour

The story of Secret Garden Party in the words of those who helped make it
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The story of Secret Garden Party in the words of those who helped make it

Huck x Secret Garden Party — After 15 glorious years, Secret Garden Party is coming to an end. But not before one almighty knees up.

Written by: HUCK HQ

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