Steven MacKenzie
Steven MacKenzie
Steven has worked for The Big Issue for close to a decade, becoming Features Editor in 2016 and Deputy Editor in 2020. His articles focus on social issues and culture interviews. For the magazine he has spoken to a wide variety of celebrated figures ranging from Oscar-winning actors and directors, Olympic gold medallists, government ministers, multiple Nobel laureates (including the Dalai Lama) and several famous Davids, including Attenborough, Lynch and Hasselhoff. Steven has also reported on international news stories across five continents; from deep inside the Arctic Circle to the Korean demilitarised zone.
The Body Coach Joe Wicks explains how to live healthily on a limited budget
Health

The Body Coach Joe Wicks explains how to live healthily on a limited budget

From terror to telly, Simon Reeve reflects on his travels in a new UK tour
Culture

From terror to telly, Simon Reeve reflects on his travels in a new UK tour

Could Brexit ultimately help spread peace, love and understanding?
Politics

Could Brexit ultimately help spread peace, love and understanding?

The Spice Girls, me & my journey out of homelessness
Music

The Spice Girls, me & my journey out of homelessness

Brian Henson: “I depicted a puppet ejaculating Silly String”
Film

Brian Henson: “I depicted a puppet ejaculating Silly String”

Ron Stallworth was the first black member of the Ku Klux Klan
Film

Ron Stallworth was the first black member of the Ku Klux Klan

Meet Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s rock
Culture

Meet Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s rock

Disenchantment is a coming-of-age show with a backdrop of fantasy and magic
TV

Disenchantment is a coming-of-age show with a backdrop of fantasy and magic

How do you stop the planet burning through climate change? Stop making babies
Environment

How do you stop the planet burning through climate change? Stop making babies

Dad’s Army actor Frank Williams: “The British nation survives on humour”
TV

Dad’s Army actor Frank Williams: “The British nation survives on humour”

Dave Benson Phillips: “Being dead for eight years, that’s quite hard”
TV

Dave Benson Phillips: “Being dead for eight years, that’s quite hard”

Chuckle time with Paul and Barry
Culture

Chuckle time with Paul and Barry