Shows
Systems Practice in International DevelopmentFrom Theory to Practice: How PMEL Nepal Strengthens a Portfolio Approach to Aid Delivery for FCDOWelcome to the final episode of Systems Practice in International Development. In this episode, Alexandra Nastase (Programme Director, PMEL Nepal) speaks with Tara Bajracharya (Team Leader, PMEL Nepal) and Ankeeta Shreshta (Deputy Team Leader, PMEL Nepal) about learnings from this 5-year pilot programme which has asked some crucial questions: How can you achieve more with less? How can a portfolio learning function help a bureaucracy think more strategically, act more coherently, and learn for better results?
Together, they reflect on what it took to set up and sustain a one-of-a-kind learning function that was embedded enough to u...2025-05-0637 min
Systems Practice in International DevelopmentFrom Being Influential to Useful – The Evolving Role of Think TanksWelcome to Episode 8 of Systems Practice in International Development. Our guest is Enrique Mendizabal, Founder and Executive Director of On Think Tanks (OTT). In this episode, we’re tackling some big questions: What does it take for think tanks to shape policies that make a difference? How do they balance independence while meeting funders' demands? And is there a better way to think about evidence – as just one piece of a bigger, messier puzzle? We’ll explore the evolving role of think tanks in today’s challenging landscape, with a fresh perspective and real-world examples.
This episode’...2025-04-0149 min
What the Hell Is Going OnWTH: Britain’s Net Zero Push is Economic Suicide. Robert Bryce ExplainsUK residents are currently paying some of the highest prices in the world for electricity. How did Brits go from being an energy superpower to showering in the gym because it’s too expensive to heat water at home? Perhaps because both Labour and Tory politicians are banning the production and use of cheap hydrocarbons in the pursuit of a “Net Zero future.” How is Net Zero irreparably damaging Britain’s economy? And what does the UK example mean for other states attempting to permanently phase out hydrocarbons?Robert Bryce is an author, speaker, and film producer. He has b...2025-03-2052 min
Systems Practice in International DevelopmentFrom Insights to Implementation: Applying Political Economy Analysis (PEA) for Real World ImpactWelcome to Episode 7 of Systems Practice in International Development. Our guest is Pallavi Roy, Professor of Political Economy at SOAS University of London. In this episode, we have a frank conversation about Political Economy Analyses (PEAs) in the international
development sector today. PEAs have come some way, but there’s still a long way to go – and we delve into the balance between what is good enough and how to effectively apply it.
This episode’s guest:
Pallavi Roy is a Professor of Political Economy at SOAS University of London. Her resea...2025-02-2436 min
DisorderEp100. Britain's Military: A Tool for Global Ordering?With a major war raging in Europe, a seemingly more expansionist Trump in the Whitehouse, and China’s long held desire to invade Taiwan, is Britain prepared militarily? It’s hard to tell. The current Labour government is still refusing to set out in detail its plans for Defence, including when it might increase spending to 2.5% of GDP. Instead, we are left waiting for the publication of a new Strategic Defence Review. So are Starmer and co missing an opportunity to be mega Orderers? To understand these issues and more, for our first...2025-02-1150 min
Systems Practice in International DevelopmentFrom Learning to Adaptation: Lessons Learned from Adaptive Programming and Use of Strategy Testing. A conversation with The Asia Foundation (Part 2)Welcome to Episode 6 of Systems Practice in International Development. This is episode 2 of a 2-part series with guests from The Asia Foundation, Nicola Nixon (Senior Director of Governance) and Gopa Kumar Thampi (Senior Governance Advisor at The Asia Foundation in Sri Lanka).
In this episode, we zoom into the practical experiences in adaptive programming. We discuss learning from failure to the type of teams required to deliver this work, use of evidence for decision making and adaptation, and addressing the most important currency in this type of work – trust.
This episode’s guests
...2025-02-0425 min
Systems Practice in International DevelopmentFrom Learning to Adaptation: Lessons Learned from Adaptive Programming and Use of Strategy Testing. A conversation with The Asia Foundation (Part 1)Welcome to Episode 5 of Systems Practice in International Development. This is episode 1 of a 2-part series with guests from The Asia Foundation, Nicola Nixon (Senior Director of Governance) and Gopa Kumar Thampi (Senior Governance Advisor at The Asia Foundation in Sri Lanka).
We discuss the state of adaptive programming in our sector today, their newly launched strategy testing workbook, lessons learned from ten years of implementing adaptive programming across geographies and technical sectors, and we’re going to bust some myths about adaptive management towards the end.
This episode’s guests
Nicola Nixon...2025-01-2839 min
True Crime Podcast 2025 - REAL Police Interrogations, 911 Calls, True Police Stories and True CrimeDoctor Death: Britain's Worst Serial Killer (True Crime Documentary)Doctor Death: Britain's Worst Serial Killer (True Crime Documentary)Britain’s biggest serial killer was a doctor, Dr Harold Shipman. Unsuspected for many years, Dr. Shipman selected his victims from his patient list. There were clues, but who in the community would believe that a doctor would kill his patients? Suspected of killing over 350 people during his career, it was clumsy attempts at forging the will of one of his victims in his own favour that alerted the police and led to his arrest. Found guilty at his trial and jailed for life, Dr Sh...2024-12-2247 min
Systems Practice in International DevelopmentFrom Systems Thinking to Practice: How USAID is Embracing Humility and Relationships to Do Aid Differently (Part 2)Welcome to Episode 04 of Systems Practice in International Development. We are delighted to introduce this limited series produced by the Portfolio MEL (PMEL) programme in Nepal, funded by the British Embassy Kathmandu and implemented by Abt Global. We hope you enjoyed the first part of our conversation with USAID colleagues on their recently launched Local Systems Position paper. If you haven’t listened to it already, it is available on Apple and Spotify.
In part two of this series, we’ll dive deeper into the practical side of systems thinking—exploring how USAID missions bring the Local System...2024-12-1933 min
Systems Practice in International DevelopmentFrom Systems Thinking to Practice: How USAID is Embracing Humility and Relationships to Do Aid Differently (Part 1)System work is not about solutions; it’s about discovering and steering local pathways for change at a pace appropriate for our ability to learn and for what local communities can enact and absorb.” - Stanford Social Innovation Review
This quote perfectly sets the tone for part one of our two-part series on USAID's Local Systems Position Paper. This paper isn’t just another framework—it’s a bold vision for reimagining development by prioritizing local actors within the system and locally-led solutions.
In this episode, we’ll delve into the thinking behind the paper, explore its...2024-12-1731 min
The Morning Show'Little Britain' star coming to Australia for new stage show21 years ago, we met Matt Lucas on 'Little Britain' and later saw him shine on 'Kath and Kim.' From 'Doctor Who' to 'Bake Off,' he's proven he's more than just a comedian. Now, he’s set to show us a whole new side on stage! For more, Matt Lucas joins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-11-2905 min
Systems Practice in International DevelopmentFrom Projects to Portfolios: How FCDO is Shaping Collective Learning and Coherence (Part 2) We hope you enjoyed the first part of our deep dive into portfolio practices in the British Embassy Kathmandu in Nepal and the British High Commission in Nigeria. If you haven’t listened to it already, it is available here:
This episode is a continuation of our conversation with Federica and Craig, this time exploring how to work at the portfolio level beyond ODA, how to support a learning culture and the role of external facilitators in systems practice.
This podcast is produced and hosted by the Portfolio Monitoring Evaluation and Lea...2024-11-2726 min
7News Just InBritain battered by wild stormA wild storm has battered Britain with torrential rain leaving multiple towns underwater and triggering travel chaos. Storm Bert has killed at least four people and a mammoth cleanup effort is now underway. For more, Ben Downie reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-11-2501 min
Systems Practice in International DevelopmentFrom Projects to Portfolios: How FCDO is Shaping Collective Learning and Coherence (Part 1)We all know development challenges are complex and interconnected, and that’s where the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has taken a refreshingly practical approach to systems thinking by first getting its house in order. They’ve embraced a portfolio approach -At the heart of it is to learn from portfolio evidence, leverage synergies through coherence to maximize impact in a complex and fast-changing world.
FCDO's Portfolio Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (PMEL) programme was established to do just that. While several countries have adopted the concept, today we’re spotlighting two in particular—Nepal and Nigeria.
...2024-11-2134 min
Systems Practice in International DevelopmentComing soon: Systems Practice in International DevelopmentSystems Practice in International Development
This podcast is produced and hosted by the Portfolio Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (PMEL) programme in Nepal, funded by the British Embassy Kathmandu and implemented by Abt Global. Please note, the views expressed through this podcast reflect those
of the hosts and guests only.
2024-10-1500 min
Scottish Independence PodcastsRioting Britain? Scotland says NoAfter weeks of violent outbreaks in England, the far right racist contingent tried to bring their poison to Glasgow's George Square last weekend.
Glasgow was having none of it and organised an anti racist demonstration which drew a far bigger crowd than the racists could muster.
We reflect on the event with our guests Bill Ramsay and Isobel Lindsay and consider whether Scotland's distinctive national culture is enough to protect us from these malignant influences.
The conversation ranges from our sense of our own Scottishness, our colonial past, the haunting experience of the...2024-09-1751 min
LSE Podcasts10 Who rules Britain? Professor Sam Friedman, Professor Aaron Reeves10 Who rules Britain? Professor Sam Friedman, Professor Aaron Reeves by LSE Podcasts2024-07-1103 min
Beijing to Britain: The Podcast🎧 Election special to end Season TwoHello, Welcome to the Beijing to Britain podcast!Listen and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Commission a talkThe Beijing to Britain team can be commissioned for private or public speaking opportunities.Email us.Become a corporate subscriberFind out why Governments, FTSE100 constituents and politicians subscribe to our briefings.Visit www.beijingtobritain.com Get full access to Beijing to Britain at beijingtobritain.substack.com/subscribe2024-06-0741 min
Beijing to Britain: The Podcast🎧 What could Biden's tariffs mean for the UK?Hello, Welcome to the Beijing to Britain podcast!Listen and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Commission a talkThe Beijing to Britain team can be commissioned for private or public speaking opportunities.Email us.Become a corporate subscriberFind out why Governments, FTSE100 constituents and politicians subscribe to our briefings.Visit www.beijingtobritain.com Get full access to Beijing to Britain at beijingtobritain.substack.com/subscribe2024-05-2238 min
GSMC Hoops & Heels Women's Sports PodcastReviewing the WNBA Rookies’ Debut Games | GSMC Hoops and Heels Women’s Sports PodcastSegment 1: Reviewing the WNBA Rookies’ Debut Games | GSMC Hoops and Heels Women’s Sports PodcastIn the latest episode of the "GSMC Hoops and Heels Women’s Sports Podcast," we delve into the WNBA season's kickoff, focusing on notable rookie performances. Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky showcased her defensive prowess despite a loss to the Dallas Wings, recording 12 points and 8 rebounds. We also cover Cameron Brink from the Los Angeles Sparks, who made a solid start despite the team's defeat to the Atlanta Dream, contributing 11 points, 2 rebounds, and 4 assists. Additionally, we discuss Rickea Jackson's impactful perfor...2024-05-1759 min
Beijing to Britain: The Podcast🎧 Rishi Sunak's speech, EU-China state visitHello, Welcome to the Beijing to Britain podcast!In today’s episode, Sam and Steve discuss the latest happenings in the UK-China bilateral:* The PM’s speech* EU-China state visits* Our next debateListen and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Commission a talkThe Beijing to Britain team can be commissioned for private or public speaking opportunities.Email us.Become a corporate subscriberFind out why Governments, FTSE100 constituents and politicians subscribe to our briefings.Vi...2024-05-1531 min
Beijing to Britain: The Podcast🎧 MoD hacked and Labour on ChinaHello, Welcome to the Beijing to Britain podcast!In today’s episode, Sam goes solo to discuss the latest happenings in the UK-China bilateral:* The hacking of a MoD contractor* The latest comms from Labour regarding China and foreign policy* YOUR IDEAS for our next debateListen and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Commission a talkThe Beijing to Britain team can be commissioned for private or public speaking opportunities.Email us.Become a corporate subscriberFi...2024-05-0817 min
Beijing to Britain: The Podcast🎧 China's sporting scene: politics, business and British soft powerHello, Welcome to the Beijing to Britain podcast!In today’s episode, Sam and Steve talk to sports legend Mark Dreyer. The trio discuss:* How China’s approach to sports has changed from 2008 to 2024* The relationship between business, politics and sport in China* How British soft power measures up in the countryBuy Mark’s excellent book - Sporting Superpower: An Insider’s View on China’s Quest to Be the BestListen and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Commission a talkThe B...2024-05-0146 min
Beijing to Britain: The Podcast🎧 The Economist's David Rennie on Chinese overcapacity, Beijing's world view, and what British policymakers should know.Hello, Welcome to the Beijing to Britain podcast!In today’s episode, Sam and Steve talk to The Economist’s David Rennie. The trio discuss:* Chinese overcapacity* If the Westminster and Beijing Bubbles are similar* What lessons policymakers can learn about the trade-off between green technology and exposure to the PRC* And much much moreListen and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Commission a talkThe Beijing to Britain team can be commissioned for private or public speaking opportunities.Em...2024-04-231h 09
Beijing to Britain: The Podcast🎧 Why are we having a UK-China debate?Hello, Welcome to the Beijing to Britain podcast!In today’s episode, Sam and Steve talk about what they’re hoping to achieve with the first-ever public Beijing to Britain debate!You can get tickets here.Listen and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Commission a talkThe Beijing to Britain team can be commissioned for private or public speaking opportunities.Email us.Become a corporate subscriberFind out why Governments, FTSE100 constituents and politicians subscribe to our briefings.Visi...2024-04-1725 min
Beijing to Britain: The Podcast🎧 A debrief on ending Beijing to BritainHello, Welcome to the Beijing to Britain podcast!Today’s episode discusses the update that Beijing to Britain will be coming to an end in roughly two months.We also speak about:* Labour’s visit to Taiwan* Steve’s time in China during Covid-19Listen and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Commission a talkThe Beijing to Britain team can be commissioned for private or public speaking opportunities.Email us.Become a corporate subscriberFind out why Go...2024-04-0337 min
Beijing to Britain: The Podcast🎧 Chinese-linked cyber attacksHello, Welcome to the Beijing to Britain podcast!Today’s episode discusses the major story of the week, the revelation that two separate cyber campaigns against the British Parliament and Electoral Commission were linked to China.We’re grateful to Enescan Lorci for sharing insights into cyber attacks.Clips used:* Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden addressing the Commons* APPG China Chair Richard Graham speaking to Times RadioListen and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Commission a talkThe Beijing to Brit...2024-03-2732 min
Beijing to Britain: The Podcast🎧 Trivium & Beijing to Britain on the Two SessionsHello, Welcome to the Beijing to Britain podcast!Today’s episode is a recording of our recent webinar looking at the Two Sessions with Trivium. Listen and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Commission a talkThe Beijing to Britain team can be commissioned for private or public speaking opportunities.Email us.Become a corporate subscriberFind out why Governments, FTSE100 constituents and politicians subscribe to our briefings.Visit www.beijingtobritain.com Get full access to Beijing to Br...2024-03-2052 min
Beijing to Britain: The Podcast🎧 Sophia Gaston on AUKUS and economic securityHello, Welcome to the Beijing to Britain podcast!In today’s episode, Sam and Steve talk to Sophia Gaston about AUKUS - where are, what the heck is Pillar II, and if other countries will join? Sophia is Head of Foreign Policy and UK Resilience at the right-leaning think tank Policy Exchange.Listen and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Commission a talkThe Beijing to Britain team can be commissioned for private or public speaking opportunities.Email us.Become a corporate subscriberFi...2024-03-1341 min
Beijing to Britain: The Podcast🎧 The Two Sessions and George GallowayHello, Welcome to the Beijing to Britain podcast!In today’s episode, Sam and Steve talk about the Two Sessions taking place in China, and what we might see from George Galloway’s return to Parliament. Listen and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Commission a talkThe Beijing to Britain team can be commissioned for private or public speaking opportunities.Email us.Become a corporate subscriberFind out why Governments, FTSE100 constituents and politicians subscribe to our briefings.Visit www.beij...2024-03-0628 min
Beijing to Britain: The Podcast🎧 How does the CSRI think about risk?Hello, Welcome to the Beijing to Britain podcast!In today’s episode, Sam and Steve talk to Sam Goodman, Senior Policy Director at the China Strategic Risks Institute. The trio discuss what risks underpin the bilateral relationship, what the CSRI is aiming to do, and if you can have an ESG strategy that involves China.* You can visit the CSRI website here.Listen and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Commission a talkThe Beijing to Britain team can be commissioned for private or public speaking opportunities....2024-02-2847 min
Beijing to Britain: The Podcast🎧 How does the OCPL bridge academia and China policy?Hello, Welcome to the Beijing to Britain podcast!In today’s episode, Sam and Steve talk to Kayla Blomquist and Scott Singer from the Oxford China Policy Lab. They discuss what OCPL does, reflect on the gap between academia and policy, and what issues they are monitoring. * You can visit the OCPL website here.Listen and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Commission a talkThe Beijing to Britain team can be commissioned for private or public speaking opportunities.Email us.Become a co...2024-02-2128 min
Beijing to Britain: The Podcast🎧 Season TWO! CPTPP, Chinese New Year, and a talk with Tobias Ellwood MPHello, Welcome to Season Two of the Beijing to Britain podcast!In today’s episode, Sam and Steve discuss internal migration over Chinese New Year, catch up on some relevant Parliamentary news, and speak to former Defence Select Committee Chair Tobias Ellwood. Listen and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Commission a talkThe Beijing to Britain team can be commissioned for private or public speaking opportunities.Email us.Become a corporate subscriberFind out why Governments, FTSE100 constituents and politicians subscribe to ou...2024-02-1447 minScottish Independence PodcastsBreakup of Britain: What next for SNP and Labour?One of the many excellent and fascinating panel discussions held at the Breakup of Britain conference. This discussion poses the question what next for SNP after Sturgeon and Labour under Starmer. The discussion is chaired by Maggie Chapman, main topics are:
00:00:45 Intro by Maggie Chapman
00:01:40 Jamie Driscoll, Independent Mayor of North of Tyne
00:12:55 Frances Foley, Deputy Director of Compass social justice campaign
00:22:35 Joyce McMillan, columnist and theatre critic
00:41:00 Alyn Smith, MP
00:55:55 Audience Q and A
The Breakup of Britain conference was held in Edinburgh in November as...2024-01-191h 12
Beijing to Britain: The Podcast🎧 Top moments from 2023, and a look forward to 2024Hello, Welcome to the Beijing to Britain podcast.In the year's final episode, Sam and Steve talk about the top moments and people of 2023 and have a gander at some predictions for the year ahead.Listen and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Commission a talkThe Beijing to Britain team can be commissioned for private or public speaking opportunities.Email us.Become a corporate subscriberFind out why Governments, FTSE100 constituents and politicians subscribe to our briefings.Visit www.beijingtobritain...2023-12-2026 min
Beijing to Britain: The Podcast🎧 What's the sentiment among British business in China?Hello, Welcome to the Beijing to Britain podcast.In today’s emergency episode, Sam and Steve talk to Julian Fisher, chair of the British Chamber of Commerce China (BCCC). The BCCC published its annual sentiment survey, reflecting the feelings of British businesses in China:* EU-China meeting coverage * BCCC survey Listen and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Commission a talkThe Beijing to Britain team can be commissioned for private or public speaking opportunities.Email us.Become a corporate subscriber...2023-12-1336 min
Beijing to Britain: The Podcast🎧 The UK and TaiwanHello, Welcome to the Beijing to Britain podcast.In today’s emergency episode, Sam and Steve discuss what’s going on in Taiwan, and what lessons the UK can learn from Taiwan’s elections.Listen and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Commission a talkThe Beijing to Britain team can be commissioned for private or public speaking opportunities.Email us.Become a corporate subscriberFind out why Governments, FTSE100 constituents and politicians subscribe to our briefings.Visit www.beijingtobritain.com 2023-12-0720 min
Beijing to Britain: The Podcast🎧 Can the UK & China work together on climate?Hello, Welcome to the Beijing to Britain podcast.In today’s emergency episode, Sam and Steve discuss:* The Investment Summit taking place in London* COP28 with climate expert Callum DouglasListen and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Commission a talkThe Beijing to Britain team can be commissioned for private or public speaking opportunities.Email us.Become a corporate subscriberFind out why Governments, FTSE100 constituents and politicians subscribe to our briefings.Visit www.beijingtobritain.com...2023-11-2940 min
Beijing to Britain: The Podcast🎧 Securonomics and state visitsHello, Welcome to the Beijing to Britain podcast.In today’s emergency episode, Sam and Steve discuss:* Labour’s ‘securonomics’ approach* The Xi - Biden summit* The South Korean state visitListen and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Commission a talkThe Beijing to Britain team can be commissioned for private or public speaking opportunities.Email us.Become a corporate subscriberFind out why Governments, FTSE100 constituents and politicians subscribe to our briefings.Visit www.beij...2023-11-2226 min
Beijing to Britain: The Podcast🎧 EMERGENCY POD: David Cameron is back!Hello, Welcome to the Beijing to Britain podcast.In today’s emergency episode, Sam and Steve discuss the Government’s reshuffle:We were asked:* Why is David Cameron back?* Is this a return to the Golden Era?* What the hell is going on?Listen and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Commission a talkThe Beijing to Britain team can be commissioned for private or public speaking opportunities.Email us.Become a corporate subscriberFind out...2023-11-1438 min
Beijing to Britain: The Podcast🎧 Is China flooding the UK's EV market?Hello, Welcome to the Beijing to Britain podcast.In today’s episode, hosts Sam Hogg and Steve Lynch talk to Tu Le, Founder and Managing Director of Sino Auto Insights.We asked:* What’s the current EV landscape?* Is China weaponising dependency?* Do we need to worry about cars being switched off?Listen and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Reading Notes* BBC coverage of Chinese EVs in the UK market* Professor Jim Saker, president of the Institute of the...2023-11-0846 min
Beijing to Britain: The Podcast🎧 Does China control critical mineral supply chains?Hello, Welcome to the Beijing to Britain podcast.In today’s episode, hosts Sam Hogg and Steve Lynch discuss:* The differences between the British and Chinese approach to running Covid inquiries* The AI Safety Summit and China being invited* Which British companies are posting results this weekWe also talked to Henry Sanderson, Executive Editor of Benchmark Mineral Intelligence and author of Volt Rush, the excellent book on critical minerals and batteries. We asked:* What are critical minerals, and do countries share the definition?...2023-11-0142 min
Beijing to Britain: The Podcast🎧 What does the UK need to know about the BRI?Hello, Welcome to the Beijing to Britain podcast.In today’s episode, hosts Sam Hogg and Steve Lynch discuss:* A new Hong Kong group that is aiming to get BN(O)ers voting at the next election* Tony Blair’s visit to China* Rumblings around JETCOWe also talk to Jacob Mardell, a journalist and researcher who has spent several years studying the Belt and Road Initiative:* What is the BRI?* How does debt-trap diplomacy work, if it exists?* How successful are...2023-10-2550 min
Beijing to Britain: The Podcast🎧 Why has China been invited to the AI Safety Summit?Hello, Welcome to the Beijing to Britain podcast.In today’s episode, hosts Sam Hogg and Steve Lynch discuss:* The Isreal/Hamas war, and China’s strategic ambitions in this area* What’s the latest on the BRI?* How would Labour’s “securonomics” work with a Donald Trump presidency?We also talk to Allan Nixon, Head of Science and Technology at the think tank Onward about the upcoming AI Safety Summit:* Are the West and China developing AI in sync?* What arguments are there for an...2023-10-1937 min
Beijing to Britain: The Podcast🎧 Labour Party Conference: What was said about China?Hello, Welcome to the Beijing to Britain podcast.In today’s episode, hosts Sam Hogg and Steve Lynch discuss:* “Securonomics” - what does it mean, and how should we be thinking about it? * Is it possible to understand Labour’s wider China strategy?* A recap of the Labour Party ConferenceWe also speak to Andrew Yeh, Deputy Director of the China Strategic Risks Institute and Co-Founder of Labour Friends of Taiwan (UK):* Is there a divergence between the two major parties?* What conversations are taki...2023-10-1131 min
Beijing to Britain: The Podcast🎧 Conservative Party Conference, and talking China with Joerg WuttkeHello, Welcome to the Beijing to Britain podcast.In today’s episode, hosts Sam Hogg and Steve Lynch discuss:* A series of questions for President Emeritus of the EU Chamber in China, Joerg Wuttke* Has China’s re-opening worked?* How do you audit your supply chains in Xinjiang?* What are some misconceptions about the state of affairs in China?* Can you have an ESG strategy without thinking of China? * A recap of the Conservative Party ConferenceListen and subscribe on Spotify and...2023-10-0546 min
Beijing to Britain: The PodcastThe Beijing to Britain podcast: Chinese elite politics and British universities visit BeijingHello, Welcome to the Beijing to Britain podcast.In today’s episode, hosts Sam Hogg and Steve Lynch discuss:* Chinese elite politicians with Trivium China co-founder Trey McArver * Does Xi Jinping surround himself with Yes Men?* How often does Chinese elite politics discuss the UK bilaterally? * How does the system govern itself? * What did the consortium of British universities get up to during their recent visit to China?Listen and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Reading Notes* Trivium Ch...2023-09-2832 min
7Life/Latest Entertainment NewsEntertainment editor Peter Ford on David Williams suing 'Britain's Got Talent', Shakira facing tax evasion charges, Taylor Swift movie release confirmed & 'Suits' photo of Meghan Markle sparking speculationsEntertainment editor Peter Ford on David Williams suing 'Britain's Got Talent', Shakira facing tax evasion charges, Taylor Swift movie release confirmed & 'Suits' photo of Meghan Markle sparking speculations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-09-2705 min
Beijing to Britain: The PodcastThe Beijing to Britain podcast: UNGA and the Taiwanese ElectionHello, Welcome to the Beijing to Britain podcast.In today’s episode, hosts Sam Hogg and Steve Lynch discuss:* What the UK is hoping to achieve at the United Nations General Assembly meeting with regard to AI, development and China* What British policymakers need to know about the upcoming Taiwanese election, with Taiwan Foreign Correspondents' Club President Thompson Chau* Who’s in the running* Is there an ‘independence’ candidate, and what’s the status quo?* How much does China’s behaviour impact the average Taiwanese?Listen...2023-09-2027 min
Beijing to Britain: The PodcastThe Beijing to Britain podcast: Alleged spies and the G20Hello, Welcome to the Beijing to Britain podcast.In today’s episode, hosts Sam Hogg and Steve Lynch discuss:* The reaction to The Sunday Times story around a Commons worker arrested after allegedly spying for China* A conversation with Hannah Ryder, CEO of Development Reimagined about the G20, UK and ChinaListen and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Become a corporate subscriberFind out why Governments, FTSE100 constituents and politicians subscribe to our briefings.Visit www.beijingtobritain.com Get fu...2023-09-1426 min
Beijing to Britain: The PodcastThe Beijing to Britain podcast: To Engage or Not To EngageHello, Welcome to the Beijing to Britain podcast.In today’s episode, hosts Sam Hogg and Steve Lynch discuss:* The reaction to the Foreign Secretary’s visit to China, and Lord Johnson’s visit * The spread of views from the Conservative backbench, including a discussion with APPG China chair Richard Graham MP* What Labour would have done differently, with Labour’s Shadow Minister for Asia and the Pacific Catherine West MPListen and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Key points * C...2023-09-0626 min
Beijing to Britain: The PodcastThe Beijing to Britain podcast: TEASERHello, Welcome to the first Beijing to Britain podcast.In today’s teaser episode, hosts Sam Hogg and Steve Lynch discuss:* The Foreign Secretary’s visit to China* A new Foreign Affairs Committee report with some choice words on Taiwan* What’s to come over the course of the first seasonListen on Apple Podcasts here.Key points * The UK’s Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly, touched down in China last night for a one-day visit. He met Vice-President Han Zheng and Foreign Minister Wang Yi...2023-08-3020 min
Alien Theorists TheorizingThe Great Britain Saucer Invasion of 1967 | Case File 286In the early hours of September 4. 1967, numerous reports were speeding across the wire of strange objects being found all across southern England. 6 sIlver, seemingly other-worldy, objects of unknown origin had suddenly appeared overnight. The objects were found in gardens, golf courses, and some even retrieved by local police were reported to emit a high pitched wailing noise. Reports of lights coming down from the sky, preceding the arrival of some of these devices, lent support to the idea that these things were not entirely of Earthly origin. The British government dispatched investigators and aircraft within hours of learning of the...2023-07-311h 24
Doctor DC PodcastIssue #391 - “The Matter of Britain”This week we talk all about Arthurian legend and times in the DC Universe! Find out about all the characters and stories in DC are tied to King Arthur! Intro Music by Aaron Barry Find more great podcasts like this on Brain Freeze To ask questions for the next episode, or to continue the conversation online visit us here: On Twitter On Facebook On Instagram On our Website Or check out our new store for merch And our Patreon!2023-07-261h 39
Vince Tracy PodcastsHow will King Charles's Coronation Affect Britain?@terrywhitehead and @vincetracy discuss #kingcharles
#coronation #uk #Britain #Spain #okupas #squatters #WHO
#alcohol #drunks #responsibledrinking #quango #AI
#artificialintelligence #chatbot #geoffreyhinton #elevenlabs
#emotorway #sweden 2023-05-041h 00
The News Agenda ExplainedBritain's dental crisis, nepotism in the Johnson family, and a goods boy gets a new legJoin Fleet Street Fox and Darren Lewis to discuss the big stories of the day on The News Agenda Explained, from Britain's dentistry crisis, Boris Johnson nominating father Stanley for a knighthood, and some good news with a good boy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-03-0629 min
Retales: E-Commerce Growth StoriesBritain's Most Successful Cosmetics Brand Reveals The Secrets Behind Its Incredible 322% YOY growthIn this episode, Wild Cosmetics CEO Freddy Ward shares some fascinating insight into how the brand achieved a whopping 322% growth during 2020/21 to be crowned as the fastest growing Health & Beauty brand in Britain on Brightpearl’s Lightning 50 UK. He also revealed the tech stack that’s powering the brand’s growth and how the business is living up to its sustainability promise... 2023-03-0213 min
BiopediaIsland Folk 2- Britain and the Island FortressAnother day, another episode of Island Folk! Sean Dettman and I discussed the concept of the island fortress as it was perceived in WW2 Britain. Basically, this is the idea that the inhabitants of the UK took comfort in the island nature of their country and the sea protecting them against hostile forces. Sean's upcoming publication on this subject was the focus of the episode's discussion. Along the way, we discuss connections to contemporary events, the paradigm of Britain's lack of invasions since 1066, and draw it all back to how important the way perceptions of unique culture and biology...2023-01-0102 min
SimblifiedThe united chaos of a divided BritainThat gang reconvenes to relook at the nation that once was the empire where the sun never set. And now they need a Rishi to do his magic for any light at the end of their tunnel.We delve into the multiple crises that have befallen the (formerly) Great Britain - from Boris' buffoonery, Liz's ludicrousness and now the Rishi randomness.Join us for a indulgent 50 odd minutes of guilt-free schadenfreude at the clusterf**k that is UK politics.Add one part news, one part bad jokes, one part Wikipedia research, one part cult references from spending too much time...2022-11-0751 min
Reflections of HistoryOctober 31st: The Battle of Britain EndsOn October 31, 1940, the Battle of Britain ends in victory for the forces of freedom. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices2022-10-3106 min
Nothing But The TruthThe Rishi Raj: Can He Save Britain? | Nothing But The Truth Ep 26Raj Chengappa analyses some of the major challenges and pitfalls that Sunak faces, evaluating if the first British prime minister of Indian ancestry would make a big difference to India’s relations with Britain? Listen in!2022-10-2816 min
The News Agenda ExplainedRishi Sunak ushers in brave new error, waiting in A&E for 60 hours, and the Pride of BritainNews Agenda host and Mirror Online Political Editor Dan Bloom discuss Rishi Sunak's rise to power, jaw dropping NHS waiting times, and the Pride of Britain awards giving us something to be proud of. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-10-2629 minWhat the Hell Is Going OnWTH is Going On with the Conservative Implosion in Britain? Gerry Baker on What It All Means for the Right in AmericaThe last four months have been, by any measure, incredibly tumultuous for UK leadership. Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson was ousted and replaced by Liz Truss, a new monarch took the throne, then Truss resigned from leadership in record time after plunging the UK economy into disarray... and this week Rishi Sunak was sworn in as the new Prime Minister. Americans, looking at their closest political and economic ally across the pond, have every reason to be nervous. What happened to the Tory Party in Great Britain, and how long can it survive this turmoil? Is Sunak up to the t...2022-10-2652 min
Eusebius on TimesLIVE(How) is Queen Elizabeth II implicated in imperialism?Historian Vashna Jaganarth was a guest on Eusebius on TimesLIVE in an episode focused on understanding the long history of English monarchies. Jaganarth started off, setting aside political and moral questions about contemporary Britain, and focused on narrating a long, rich and interesting history of English monarchies. She shows how the territory now known as England was itself a site of violent contestation, based on the expansionist ideals of mainland European dynasties. Before British colonialism was even possible, argues Jaganarth, conquests within Great Britain were precursors to expanding the empire across the global south.
This is why, in a...2022-09-1237 min
Think Twice with Jonathan TobinEp. 29: Andrew Roberts: ‘We Are Far From Out of the Woods With Anti-Semitism In Britain‘Historian and author Andrew Roberts joins JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin to discuss revisionist history and what’s behind the increasingly strident anti-Semitism in Great Britain. The two talk about Roberts’ latest book on George III, about Winston Churchill and the way debates about history can shape America’s vision of itself, as well as who is thwarting British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s efforts to bring the U.K. closer to Israel.
2021-12-2145 min
GTFM PodcastsBattle of Britain 80th Anniversary ExhibitionRhondda Cynon Taf is hosting the Wales and the Battle of Britain 80th Anniversary Exhibition as part of its nationwide commemorations marking an important chapter in the history of the Second World War.
Although the tour will commemorate all those who fought in the Battle, the main focus will be on the Welsh aircrew who fought, telling of their stories and heroism to a modern Welsh audience.
The Wales and the Battle of Britain 80th Anniversary Exhibition will be open daily to the public at Llys Cadwyn, Taff Street, Pontypridd, CF37 4TH, on November 15-20. Admission is FREE.
Read more...2021-11-1609 min
Architectural HistoryArchitecture and ProtestIn this episode we discussed the role played by architecture and the built environment in relation to political protest movements. Whether at the Battle of Cable Street, Chartist demonstrations in the 19th century, protests against racist police violence in the 1980s or Extinction Rebellion, protests always take place in specific architectural environments that shape and determine the course of political action, however, we often underestimate the agency of these protest movements in shaping the built environment through their actions.
Contributors:
Adam Elliott-Cooper is a researcher based at the University of Greenwich, who works on histories o...2021-11-101h 01
True Crime ConversationsMyra Hindley: The Most Evil Woman In BritainIt’s Boxing Day, 1964, when a 26-year-old man named Ian Brady, and a 22-year-old woman named Myra Hindley, attend a fair in Ancoats, an area in Manchester, North West England. The pair had met three years prior when Myra had developed an infatuation with Ian. Finally, Ian showed interest and asked her to the movies. They have been inseparable ever since, although their relationship is anything but conventional. While at the fair, the couple notice that a ten-year-old named Lesley Ann Downey appears to be alone. In an instant, she becomes their next target. The...2021-09-2238 min
Architectural HistoryArchitecture and HealthOver the past year, the connections between our built environment and our health have been made clearer than ever before. In this episode we will be examining the changing way that societies through history have addressed these problems by building institutions that provide different forms of healthcare. Our contributors discussed what lessons we can learn from the history of architecture and health, considering the connections between the built environment and the treatment of different illnesses, maladies and afflictions.
Ed DeVane, a PhD student in the Centre for the History of Medicine at the University of Warwick, who...2021-07-0950 min
Gettin Head: A BucketcastEpisode 34: Gettin Pantera: A RacistcastIt’s a deep dive with your bucketbois into Pikes 100-102 this week (The Mighty Microscope, In Hollow Hills, and Sideway Streets) The Guns n’ Roses Podcast Community, sodomy (in a business sense) and other threats to competing Buckethead podcasts, Lit and bands of that era where the vocalist did that knee-tuck jump, Pantera’s studio recording history, is Pantera racist (or are they just dumb?), Britain makes a bunch of memes, Spenser reinstalls an air conditioner and doesn’t want to deal with the fallout from the neighbors, Spenser has never had Labor Day off, a Bootlicking Manager Memorial...2021-06-131h 10
Fuse in FocusUK protests, Sturgeon upset, National Census, and Global BritainThis week's episode covers recent developments in Bristol surrounding the Kill the Bill protests and the implications of the new police bill, Nicola Sturgeon's fate in parliament, the UK census, and Britain's projection of a Global Britain2021-03-2948 min
PassBlue UN PodcastsFebruary 2021: The UK Tests Its 'Global Britain' Foreign Policy at the UNBritain assumes the Security Council in February with a new ambassador: Permanent Representative Barbara Woodward, who was most recently her country's ambassador to China. In this episode, she shares how her new job compares with working in Beijing and how staying fit helps her get through tense diplomatic negotiations, wherever she lives. Richard Gowan, a UN expert at the International Crisis Group and a popular, witty commentator in UN circles in New York, joins us on the show.
Links:
PassBlue's website: www.passblue.com
Twitter: @pass_blue
Facebook: @PassBlueUN
Instagram: @passblue
-----
Are you searching for a meaningful way to...2021-02-0122 min
All Out FightingMuhammad Ali on life as Britain’s first diabetic boxer | One To WatchMirror Fighting's Rich Jones talks to Muhammed Ali about life as Britain’s first diabetic boxer, his famous name and meeting the likes of Freddie Roach and Mike Tyson on a memorable US road trip.2021-01-1928 min
Two Spores in BritainEpisode 10: Food Series - Rethinking Excessive Meat Consumption | Two Spores in Britain(Recorded on 1 November 2020) We hope everyone is staying safe amidst another lockdown in the UK (we had recorded this a day after the announcement of the November lockdown; the UK is in another lockdown presently till February 2021) and generally, wherever you are, hope you are as safe as you can be with access to everything you need and a support system to protect your mental health. And please wear a mask as long as you are outside of your household!
Happy new year! Hope your 2021 started well! In this episode, we continue on the Food series we started, t...2021-01-1046 minTwo Spores in BritainEpisode 9: Keeping in Touch - One Spore Has Left Britain | Two Spores in Britain[Recorded on 6 September 2020] Surprise! One Spore has left Britain! Listen/watch to find out which one of us has gone back to Singapore and her journey home. We also share how we keep in touch with each other and with others as we traverse across time(zones) and (liminal) space. It's a fun one, we share hot tips!
--
FIND US:
Anchor - https://anchor.fm/twosporesinbritain
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/71VYTK9TPTYik5oLFL9NrD
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-spores-in-britain/id1510616554?ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Google Podcasts...2020-10-0256 min
BusinessLIVE - For Your EarThis is how the UK plans to cut emissions to zero by 2050London — Taxes on frequent flyers, more wind and solar power, and better protection for nature should be key policies in Britain’s push to meet its promise to cut emissions to net zero by 2050, a citizens’ assembly advised the country’s legislators on Thursday.
But its final recommendations in a report to parliament did not back nuclear power, efforts to capture and store climate-changing carbon emissions, or limits on driving and flying.
The assembly said future changes should follow principles of fairness — particularly for those less able to adapt — as well as freedom of...2020-09-1005 minBusinessLIVE - For Your EarUK says it wants to avoid ‘extreme interpretations’ of withdrawal agreementLondon — Britain threw Brexit trade talks into chaos on Wednesday by announcing draft legislation that explicitly acknowledges some of its provisions would break international law, according to a copy seen by Reuters.
The proposals, which the government has said would break international law “in a very specific and limited way”, have contributed to concerns that Britain could leave the EU’s single market in four months with no new agreement on trade.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson told parliament the bill was “a legal safety net to protect our country against extreme or irrational interpretations&rdquo...2020-09-0901 minBusinessLIVE - For Your EarUK acknowledges it is breaking the law in a ‘limited way’ amid latest Brexit talksLondon — Britain headed into a fresh round of Brexit trade talks on Tuesday acknowledging it could break international law but only in a “limited way” after reports that it may undercut its exit treaty with the EU.
As the pound fell sharply on fears of a no-deal exit, the government’s legal department head quit in disagreement with a plan to overwrite parts of the withdrawal agreement treaty signed in January.
Britain left the EU on January 31 but talks on new trade terms have made little headway as the clock ticks down to an October deadline...2020-09-0803 minTwo Spores in BritainEpisode 8: Negotiating Identities | Two Spores in BritainHappy National Day, Singapore! We recorded this episode before our reunion episode and thought it fitting to upload this episode today, given that it's about Identities. We try to define the term, provide anecdotes on how we identify ourselves and how we have been labelled, and importantly, what shapes our Singaporean identity?
--
FIND US:
Anchor - https://anchor.fm/twosporesinbritain
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/71VYTK9TPTYik5oLFL9NrD
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-spores-in-britain/id1510616554?ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0...2020-08-0958 minTwo Spores in BritainEpisode 7: Two Spores Reunited! | Two Spores in BritainIn today's episode, we are reunited! We share the reasons for this reunion and some thoughts about the Singapore General Election.
As we've mentioned, please bear with us if our episodes are more sporadic from now on, lockdown is easing so we will work on them whenever we get the chance!
--
FIND US:
Anchor - https://anchor.fm/twosporesinbritain
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/71VYTK9TPTYik5oLFL9NrD
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-spores-in-britain/id1510616554?ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com...2020-07-2122 minTwo Spores in BritainEpisode 6: Our Ramadan | Two Spores in BritainToday we share our experiences and reflections fasting during Ramadan, S as an experienced one and R her first time! We talk about privilege, mindful eating, thirst, charity, family and community. Share your experiences below if you also fasted for the first time and/or what your Ramadan month was like in this lockdown period!
Also, please bear with us if our episodes are more sporadic from now on - the lockdown is easing and our wonderful editor S is back at work so we will work on these episodes whenever we get the chance!
Timestamps:
12:44...2020-06-2245 minTwo Spores in BritainEpisode 5: Friendships in Adulthood and Abroad | Two Spores in BritainEid Mubarak to everyone in the world, hope you had a restful long weekend, especially for those in Singapore/the UK! In today’s episode, we discuss how we navigate friendships 1) as an adult and 2) abroad. As it turns out, for both of us, both of these things happened/are happening together – is it a double whammy then? We discuss how we sustain our existing friendships from Singapore, how we make new ones in Britain and whether the infrastructure in Singapore vs. Britain affords different environments and experiences for different types of friendships to form and flourish.
Timestamp:
...2020-05-2757 minTwo Spores in BritainEpisode 4: Leaving on a Jetplane | Two Spores in BritainToday we bring you back in time to when we first stepped off the plane and stepped onto British soil, covering initial impressions, tips and tricks to avoid potential harassers, quality of life and favourite seasons. The $64,000 question: do we see ourselves living in Britain long-term?
Timestamp:
12:36 - Lake District is in Cumbria, northwest England, not technically Yorkshire. There are the Yorkshire Dales in Yorkshire, though.
--
FIND US:
Anchor - https://anchor.fm/twosporesinbritain
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/71VYTK9TPTYik5oLFL9NrD
Google Podcasts...2020-05-1456 minTwo Spores in BritainEpisode 3: Social Media and Lockdown | Two Spores in BritainDonate: https://www.giving.sg/campaigns/homeforall-migrants
https://www.giving.sg/rlafoundationsg/bukapuasafund
Today’s episode is different! We have guests! Our long-time friends J and D join us today to talk about the use of social media during this lockdown period. What are the intentions underlying/motivations behind people posting/reposting gratitude posts? It hopefully provides food for thought about how we curate the social media feed we want to see.
--
FIND US:
Anchor - https://anchor.fm/twosporesinbritain
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/71VYTK9TPTYik5oLFL...2020-05-0649 minTwo Spores in BritainEpisode 2: You Can Take The Foodie Out Of Singapore but.. | Two Spores in BritainRamadan Kareem to all Muslims! Listen to/watch this episode when you are not fasting! :D Welcome back to Two Spores in Britain! We introduce the first of our food-themed series of episodes, talk about our favourite food, do a show and tell on what we brought from Singapore, talk about how we navigate dietary requirements in Britain and what British food we like. Tune in to our second episode of Two Spores in Britain! This time, we want to show off our passion in food by sharing our favourite Singaporean and British foods, how we keep up with our...2020-04-2756 minTwo Spores in BritainEpisode 1: Introductions | Two Spores in BritainIT’S LIVE!! Welcome to the first episode of Two Spores in Britain! We give the backstory to our podcast, introduce ourselves, tease the upcoming topics we have planned and plant a surprise question on each other.
Addendum - From 39:03, Rui Qi says "I don't think being optimistic is a good thing..." I misspoke, I meant "I don't think being optimistic should be seen as a bad thing". There were too many double negatives I was trying to navigate and it backfired :p -- R
--
FIND US:
Anchor - https://anchor.fm/tw...2020-04-2141 min
LSE PodcastsFog in Channel: continent cut off [Audio]Speaker(s): Lord MacPherson, Professor Kai Spiekermann | Has the British elite’s role changed over a century? This evening’s event will investigate the changing role of the political elite in the period of almost a century since Noel Coward produced his one act comedy Hands Across the Sea. For this play Coward drew upon his intimate friendship with Lord Mountbatten and his wife Edwina, who went on to preside over British withdrawal from India. The decades since Coward’s play have seen World War II, the Suez Crisis, the Winds of Change, and entry into Europe in 1973, as well as now...2020-03-041h 22
LSE PodcastsTackling Britain's Social Mobility Problem [Audio]Speaker(s): Sanchia Berg, Professor Lee Elliot Major | What can we do to improve Britain’s low social mobility - one of the most pressing issues facing young people growing up today? Boris Johnson continues a tradition that has stood for generations. Every Prime Minister since the end of World War Two who has attended an English University has attended just one institution: Oxford. Meanwhile 100,000s of children leave school each year without the basics to get on in life. Britain suffers from low social mobility. But how can we improve it? Our panel will discuss potential solutions, and you th...2019-11-071h 29
LSE PodcastsInequality, Brexit and the End of Empire [Audio]Speaker(s): Professor Danny Dorling, Professor Sally Tomlinson, Professor Gurminder K Bhambra, Professor Will Hutton | In 2016, the UK voted to leave the European Union – but has yet to leave its Empire past behind. What part did the long afterlife of the world’s largest-ever Empire play in Britain’s view of itself and world? And could a post-EU Britain, against all the odds, become less unequal? Join us as four eminent scholars turn their attention to often overlooked elements in the story – Britain’s past imperial might, jingoism, mythmaking and racism; deep-set anxieties about change and conflicting visions of the future – a...2019-03-291h 27
Banter: An AEI PodcastWhat’s going on with Britain and Brexit? A conversation with Dalibor RohacWhen Theresa May took over as Prime Minister, she announced that "Brexit means Brexit." However now the fate of her deal to leave the EU is uncertain. With negotiations still ongoing, we interviewed AEI fellow Dalibor Rohac to break down what's happening and what it all means.
The post What’s going on with Britain and Brexit? A conversation with Dalibor Rohac appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.2019-03-2132 min
LSE PodcastsEngines of Privilege: Britain's private school problem [Audio]Speaker(s): Professor Francis Green, Professor David Kynaston, Dr Luna Glucksberg | A rigorous, compelling and balanced examination of the British private school system and the lifetime of inequalities it entrenches. This event will see Francis Green and David Kynaston discuss their new book, Engines of Privilege: Britain's Private School Problem. Francis Green is Professor of Work and Education Economics at the UCL Institute of Education. David Kynaston is a historian and Visiting Professor at Kingston University. Luna Glucksberg (@luna_inequality) is a researcher at the International Inequalities Institute, LSE. Sam Friedman (@SamFriedmanSoc) is Associate Professor in Sociology, LSE. The International...2019-02-111h 32
Walks Around BritainThe Walks Around Britain Podcast is back!After a break of 2 years, the monthly Walks Around Britain is back - from the 30th October 2019.
For more details, visit our website at www.walksaroundbritain.co.uk/podcasts
Every edition of Walks Around Britain is available on demand on our "Netflix for Walking" Subscription website - with new editions added monthly. Visit https://walksaroundbritain.vhx.tv for a free trial.
Listen to our monthly walking and outdoors podcast - visit us at https://podfollow.com/walksaroundbritain or search for "Walks Around Britain" on your favourite podcast provider.
To keep in t...2019-01-0401 min
First Time DadsShared parental leave explained… by the politician who introduced it to BritainRich and Steve take a trip to the House of Commons, to meet Jo Swinson - the politician who brought shared parental leave to Britain in 2015.Now Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Jo's role in the Conservative/Lib Dem coalition government meant she was the driving force behind the introduction of the policy.So, three years on, what exactly ARE the benefits of shared parental leave to fathers (and mothers)? Why haven't more men taken up the opportunity? And is the idea of a genuinely shared parental burden realistic? For information regarding your data privacy, visit...2018-04-1341 min
GSMC MMA PodcastGSMC MMA Podcast Episode 61: Fight Game by Alistair Hendrie (2-21-18)In this replay of an earlier episode Tate and Sarah talk to author Alistair Hendrie, author of Fight Game: The Untold Story of Women's MMA in Britain. The book includes interviews with Britain's top female fighters, from pioneers such as Rosi Sexton, Danielle West, and Laura Salone to recent contenders like Joanne Calderwood and Kate Jackson. The trio discuss the evolution of Women's MMA, especially in Britain, and speculate as to where the sport may be heading in the future. As always, if you enjoyed the show, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can fin...2018-02-2232 min