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The Political CycleTurning Tides: have the Trump campaign and the British far-right begun to flounder?Recent polling shows that the Democrat's shiny new candidate – Kamala Harris – is ahead in almost all the swing states. Meanwhile, the British far-right, who seemed so potent last week, have bee repelled by anti-fascist campaigners and the criminal justice system. Is the tide beginning to turn in favour of reasoned debate? Emily Tamkin and Tom Hamilton report back, while Rohan Venkat, back from vacation, picks up on the turbulence in Bangladesh.You can now subscribe to the PREMIUM version of Election Trike on Hubwave: tricycle.hubwave.netHere are the Trike Recommendations from this...
2024-08-1430 min
Law and DisorderEmergency: Prosecuting DisorderThe streets of the UK have been gripped by disorder. Fuelled by racist rhetoric, rioters have taken to the streets from Southport to Bristol and the criminal justice system is now facing the huge task of processing these criminals and re-establishing order. Can quick sentencing decisions offer a deterrent to further unrest? How are prosecution decisions being made? And can anything be done about the large social media institutions that foment so much of this violence? Charlie Falconer leads Nicholas Mostyn and Helena Kennedy through the grim realities facing the UK, in this emergency episode of Law & Disorder.
2024-08-0731 minThe Political CycleDisunited Kingdom: how are right-wing forces stoking disorder and dissent around the world?They call it 'midsummer madness', the fit of rash and often violent behaviour that seems to strike in the long, hot days. In the UK, right-wing thuggery has descended on a number of cities following the tragic murder of three young girls. What is motivating these riots? And who is stoking the flames of this racially-motivated disorder? Tom Hamilton reports back from a broiling, roiling London. Meanwhile, on the campaign trail in the US, Emily Tamkin talks us through Kamala Harris's VP pick: Tim Walz. Who is he? And what will he bring to the Harris campaign?
2024-08-0729 minLaw and DisorderExtraditionExtradition goes back a long way, in principle, but the modern application is complex. What are the grounds for refusing extradition? How has Brexit changed our relationship with European countries? And why is our relationship with America so asymmetrical? This week on Law & Disorder, Nicholas Mostyn, Helena Kennedy and Charlie Falconer romp through the history extradition via three case studies. Firstly, the failed attempt to send Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet to face trial in Spain. Then, the US attempt to extradite hacker Gary McKinnon to face espionage charges. And finally – and most topically – the long saga of Julian Assange.
2024-08-0344 minThe Political CycleLet's Get Weird: is a return to normalcy the new fault-line in US politics?Are Donald Trump and JD Vance quite a weird political combo? That's the attack line coming out of Kamala Harris's camp, as the Democrats gear up for their new candidate's campaign. Emily Tamkin discusses the changing landscape in the US election scene, while Rohan Venkat reports back on Rahul Gandhi's attempts to cast aspersions about the Hindu credentials of the BJP.You can now subscribe to the PREMIUM version of Election Trike on Hubwave: tricycle.hubwave.netHere are the Trike Recommendations from this episode:https://www.theguardian.com...
2024-07-3124 minLaw and DisorderThe King's SpeechOn the 17th July, the new Labour government enjoyed their first King's Speech. In it, they put forward dozens of bills for consideration in this parliamentary session. But do those commitments get to grips with the necessary constitutional changes in our system? And do they address the years of decay and debasement of the Rule of Law, experienced under the previous governments? Charlie Falconer, Helena Kennedy and Nicholas Mostyn discuss.For inclusion in our next mailbag edition, do send your thoughts to us via lawanddisorderfeedback@gmail.com!Law and Disorder is a Podot...
2024-07-2733 min
Movers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sParky Profiles: Dave ClarkFor our final Parky Profile of this summer mini-series, we're joined in the pub by broadcasting legend Dave Clark. From launching Sky Sports New to becoming one of the key faces in the success of darts, Dave has been an iconic of sports TV. When he was diagnosed with Parkinson's over a decade ago, it brought back memories of his own family, and the next years were defined by an attempt not just to overcome the tribulations of the illness but also to prevent history repeating itself. His journey from the small screen to the biggest of issues, is...
2024-07-2718 minThe Political CycleBiden's Bow: where does the President's departure leave the US election?After months of growing pressure, Joe Biden has finally ditched his bid for a second term in the Oval Office, paving the way for his VP, Kamala Harris, to lead the Democratic ticket. But who really is Harris, the former California senator? What challenges will she face in the campaign crucible? And what does Team Trump make of all this toing and froing? Emily Tamkin reports on an historic week in American politics, while Tom Hamilton and Rohan Venkat provide the perspective from the rest of the world.You can now subscribe to the PREMIUM version...
2024-07-2331 minLaw and DisorderBig Money DivorceDivorce is a complex business, especially when the participants are part of the mega-rich elites who spend millions quibbling over the balance and share of assets and proceedings. Our guide, this week, through the maze of monied marital misery is Tim Bishop KC, one of the UK's leading specialists in top-level financial cases on divorce. Alongside Nicholas Mostyn, Helena Kennedy and Charlie Falconer, he talks us through the evolution of British marriage law, what protections there are for spouses, and whether the legal quagmire of the wealthy has applications across the socio-economic spectrum.For inclusion in...
2024-07-2035 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sParky Profiles: Matt EaglesOur Parky Profile this week is a man who's been riding the Parkinson's wave far longer than any of the Movers and Shakers. Matt Eagles was diagnosed at the tender age of seven, and has had a full-life PD experience, from being a ropey designated driver to finding love on Facebook. Matt is an eternal – and determined – optimist, and his Parky journey is sure to inspire listeners as to what can be achieved with, because, or in spite of the condition.Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Sir Nicholas Mostyn and Jeremy Paxm...
2024-07-2026 minLaw and DisorderMailbagIt's time for us to open up the mailbag and see what Law & Disorder listeners have made of the first six months of the show's existence. From the right to protest to the right to die, Liz Truss to Amber Heard, your questions run the gamut of the topics covered in the podcast. Should we televise courts? How badly did Charlie screw the pooch on his Lord Chancellor reforms? And are we all really just a bunch of whinging lefties? Listen to our mailbag and find out more!For inclusion in our next mailbag edition, do...
2024-07-1331 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sParky Profiles: Emma LawtonOur guest in the latest of our Parky Profile series is Emma Lawton. Emma wears a lot of hats (and not to cover her pink hair!): graphic designer, blogger, stand-up comedian and parky! Having been diagnosed at the age of 29, Emma has spent the last decade coming to terms with her diagnoses and working out how to live a full life and check items off her f***-it list!Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Sir Nicholas Mostyn and Jeremy Paxman.Produced and edited by Nick Hilton for Podot.
2024-07-1328 min
Law and DisorderThe Libor TrialsLibor: a little known, or understood, mechanism by which banks set an interest rate average. It became headline news when, in the crucible of the financial crisis, the practitioners were accused of rigging the rate to inflate public perceptions of their banks' health. But was all as it seemed? And were the traders – men like Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo – who carried the can for Libor rigging, really just scapegoats? In this joint podcast with A Long Time in Finance, Nicholas Mostyn and Helena Kennedy ask whether a miscarriage of justice was administered in the pursuit of retribution on a br...
2024-07-0634 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sParky Profiles: Kevin CahillFor the next in our series of profiles of fascinating folk with Parkinson's, Paul introduces the gang to Kevin Cahill. For decades, Kevin was the Chief Executive of Comic Relief, a role that entitled him dubious honours, like employing Paul to write University Challenge sketches, and convincing Billy Connolly to run round Trafalgar Square in nothing but his God-given fatigues. Kevin joins the Movers and Shakers in the Notting Hill pub to discuss his life, career, and journey with Parkinson's.Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Sir Nicholas Mostyn and Jeremy Paxman.
2024-07-0624 minLaw and DisorderA History of the FranchiseWith the UK heading to the polls next week, the Law & Disorder trio – Helena Kennedy, Charlie Falconer and Nicholas Mostyn – gather to discuss the long and difficult history of the franchise. From votes for renters to the struggles of minorities to gain recognition in the UK and abroad, the journey to our current electorate was a long and winding one. Do you know your rotten boroughs from your potwallopers? Tune in to this instalment of Law & Disorder to find out!This podcast is generously sponsored by Tideway Wealth.Do send your own thoughts to u...
2024-06-2931 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sParky Profiles: Paul SinhaIn the pub this week, for the latest instalment of our Parky Profiles series, is none other than Paul Sinha: qualified doctor, award-winning comedian, professional Chaser. Paul's journey through Parkinson's hasn't been without its difficulties – to compound things, he had a heart attack at the Edinburgh festival – but over a Diet Coke in the Notting Hill pub, Paul shares his wit and wisdom on living, and thriving, with Parkinson's.Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Sir Nicholas Mostyn and Jeremy Paxman.Produced and edited by Nick Hilton for Podot.Ad...
2024-06-2927 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sBONUS: Parky Politics (Not) in the Pub – Victoria AtkinsOn this bonus election episode of the podcast (don't worry, the politics is over and our Parky Profile series will resume on Saturday!) we're speaking to Victoria Atkins, the current Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. We discuss the impact that the Conservatives are having on the backlog in the health service, the future for neurological provision, and what she can – and can't – promise when it comes to the Parky Charter.Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Sir Nicholas Mostyn and Jeremy Paxman.Produced and edited by Nick Hilt...
2024-06-2625 minLaw and DisorderThe Legal History of SlaveryBritain has a long and complex history with slavery. From medieval villeinage through to the African slaves brought to the colonies, has the country truly reckoned with its role in perpetrating one of the great evils in humanity's history? In this episode of Law & Disorder, Nicholas Mostyn, Helena Kennedy and Charlie Falconer run through our fraught history with the slave trade, and ask whether the abolition movement was quite as pure as the history books say. Then they tackle the thorny questions of reparations and affirmative action, as the implications of slavery move into their modern context.
2024-06-2237 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sParky Politics in the Pub – with Wes StreetingIn just a couple of weeks, Wes Streeting may find himself the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. If that wasn't a sufficiently daunting proposition, this week he finds himself at the Notting Hill pub surrounded by our group of militant Parkies! What does Streeting make of the Parky Charter? Will he promise an influx of new neurologists? And how will he prevent the NHS succumbing to sclerosis? On this special election edition of Movers and Shakers, the gang put the prospective Health Secretary through his paces!Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark...
2024-06-2240 minLaw and DisorderClimate Change in the European Court of Human RightsA landmark ruling in the European Court of Human Rights has allowed a claim from a Swiss activist group who asserted that their country's government had been inadequate in its attempt to reduce carbon emissions. They told the court that their age and gender (they are a group of older women) made them more susceptible to the impacts of climate-induced heatwaves, and the ECHR agreed. Does this open a big can of worms? Or are we witnessing a flexible interpretation of the law that could help the cause of climate justice? With Charlie Falconer, Helena Kennedy and Nicholas Mostyn...
2024-06-1535 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sParky Profiles: Susie SainsburyFor the second instalment of our summer series profiling extraordinary people with Parkinson's, the gang are joined in the Notting Hill pub by Dame Susie Sainsbury. A note philanthropist and patron of the arts, Susie has spent decades living with PD. But what caused her to spend 3 years keeping the diagnosis totally secret, even from her husband, former Science Minister David Sainsbury? And how does she now find herself involved with an experimental programme building bridges between the Netherlands and, er, Bristol?Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Sir Nicholas Mostyn and...
2024-06-1525 minLaw and DisorderProtestThe right to protest is fundamental to any democracy, and yet, in recent years, it feels as though the Conservative government is strangling that ability. For this episode of Law & Disorder, the gang – Helena Kennedy, Charlie Falconer and Nicholas Mostyn – are joined by a very special guest, Raj Chada, in order to look at the evolving picture of protest in our courts. From the Colston Four to Trudi Warner, some of the biggest cases of recent years are scrutinised by the team.This podcast was generously sponsored by Hodge Jones and Allen.Do send...
2024-06-0836 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sParky Profiles: Guy DeaconThis week, we're kicking off our summer mini-series, profiling top Parkies who are leading extraordinary lives despite – or because of – the condition. First up: Guy Deacon. Guy has driven from Morocco to South Africa in a VW Camper Van since his diagnoses, which makes him a perfect person to pontificate on how to take big, adventurous risks when living with the illness. Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Sir Nicholas Mostyn and Jeremy Paxman.Produced and edited by Nick Hilton for Podot.Additional production by Ewan Cameron.Mu...
2024-06-0830 minLaw and DisorderEmergency Pod: Donald Trump is Guilty!In an historic decision, a court in New York has convicted former President (and current Presidential candidate) Donald Trump on 34 counts in a so-called "hush money" case. What exactly was the court's decision? Does it hold up, to the legal eye, and will it survive appeal? And what does it mean for the course of the Rule of Law? As ever, Charlie Falconer, Nicholas Mostyn and Helena Kennedy gather round their computers to give the legal breakdown on this landmark ruling.Do send your own thoughts to us via lawanddisorderfeedback@gmail.com!Law...
2024-06-0136 minLaw and DisorderEmergency Pod: The Infected Blood ScandalThis week, we're convening an emergency pod to look at the publication of Sir Brian Langstaff's report into the infected blood scandal, in which thousands of Brits were given contaminated blood containing the HIV or Hepatitis C viruses. How was this allowed to happen? Does the report come close to capturing the scale of the problem? And is there a course for reparations, or criminal penalties, or has the ship sailed on this? As ever, Helena Kennedy, Nicholas Mostyn and Charlie Falconer gather to discuss.Do send your own thoughts to us via lawanddisorderfeedback@gmail.com!
2024-05-3132 minLaw and DisorderHarvey Weinstein and the Legacy of #MeTooOn this week's Law and Disorder, Helena, Nicholas and Charlie gather to discuss the recent decision of a New York court to overturn the conviction of disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. How did this decision – which has shaken faith in the legal system's ability to handle the gravity of the MeToo movement's concerns – come about? And could the same thing happen in UK courts? As ever, the conversation slaloms through the history of courts dealing with sexual assault and rape allegations, and considers the balance of prejudicial and probative information.This podcast is generously sponsored by Tide...
2024-05-2536 minLaw and DisorderMigrationThis week, Nicholas Mostyn, Helena Kennedy and Charlie Falconer set the sights on the UK's legal migration rules. Are we making it too hard for low-wage (or low-skilled) workers to move to the UK with their families? And how does this fit in with the complex political puzzle that is the 'stop the boats' campaign? Is this truly a question for the law, or really one of policy? Join us, listen along, and decide!This podcast is generously sponsored by Tideway Wealth.Do send your own thoughts to us via lawanddisorderfeedback@gmail.com!
2024-05-1834 minLaw and DisorderPublic InquiriesFrom the Widgery inquiry into Bloody Sunday to Lord Hutton's inquiry into the death of Dr David Kelly, public inquiries are a key part of British legal and political life. On this week's episode of Law & Disorder, Charlie guides Nicholas and Helena through the history of inquiries, and questions how the work. Are they too slow? Do they provide answers that would be unavailable through a criminal trial? And what does the future hold for ongoing inquiries, like Grenfell and covid?This podcast is generously sponsored by Tideway Wealth.Do send your own...
2024-05-1136 minLaw and DisorderJudgesJudges have been part of Britain's legal bedrock for many years. While they were often seen as operators bendable to the political will, they are now a key and independent part of the system. But is that under threat? In this episode of Law and Disorder, Nicholas Mostyn (himself a judge, until last year) along with Helena Kennedy and Charlie Falconer discuss the role of judges, their freedom from political interference, and whether the judiciary is insufficiently diverse to provide true justice.This podcast is generously sponsored by Tideway Wealth.Do send your...
2024-05-0435 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sMailbag #3It's the season finale of Movers and Shakers, which means that it's time to answer some of your letters. From discussion about the Charter to playing walking football at the Emirates, this is a diverse mailbag that captures the wit and wisdom of the Movers and Shakers community. And then, at the end of the episode, we have a little treat: music extracted from Parky tremors!Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Sir Nicholas Mostyn and Jeremy Paxman.Produced and edited by Nick Hilton for Podot.Additional production...
2024-05-0437 minLaw and DisorderRights of the UnmarriedOn this week's episode of Law & Disorder, we're looking at the rights of unmarried people in the British legal system. What difference does it make for long-term, cohabiting couples whether they're married or not? Well, quite a lot it turns out. From common-law marriages on desert islands (not Bali, though) to Australia's bonza equiparation developments, this is a forensic look at how the legal system supports – or fails to support – those who don't enter the institution of marriage.Hosted by Nicholas Mostyn, Helena Kennedy and Charlie Falconer.This podcast is generously sponsored by Expa...
2024-04-2726 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sCell TherapyFrom levodopa to Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) we're all pretty familiar with the treatments for Parkinson's. But could there be something, just around the corner, that could change the whole game, not just stalling but reversing the tide of symptoms? That's the subject the Movers and Shakers are discussing today as they gather in the Notting Hill pub with special guest Professor Roger Barker, a world-leading expert on the application of stem cells as a potentially revolutionary treatment for Parkinson's.Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Sir Nicholas Mostyn and Jeremy Paxman.
2024-04-2741 minLaw and DisorderHate SpeechThe question of what can and cannot be said has dogged lawyers and lawmakers for centuries, but has found new life in recent months as Scotland grapples with this question. On this week's Law & Disorder, Helena Kennedy, Nicholas Mostyn and Charlie Falconer discuss the evolution of our laws around hate crimes, hate speech and what can be done to protect marginalised groups from further harassment.This podcast is generously sponsored by Tideway Wealth.Do send your own thoughts to us via lawanddisorderfeedback@gmail.com!Law and Disorder is a Podot...
2024-04-2037 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sWhat Causes Parkinson's?What causes Parkinson's? This is one of the trickiest questions facing researchers and doctors – not to mention patients – and it's the topic being tackled by the Movers and Shakers as they take to the Notting Hill pub today. Is there something atmospheric? Or does the club lie in our DNA? Our guide through this topic is Professor Matt Farrer, one of the leading lights of this research area.Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Sir Nicholas Mostyn and Jeremy Paxman.Produced and edited by Nick Hilton for Podot.Addi...
2024-04-2028 minLaw and DisorderThe Human Rights ActThe Human Rights Act has become something of a hot topic within the political establishment. Is it a symbol of European overreach into the British courts? Or is it an important part of how our legal system safeguards individual rights? That's the topic that Helena Kennedy, Charlie Falconer and Nicholas Mostyn tackle on this week's episode of Law and Disorder. Do send your own thoughts to us via lawanddisorderfeedback@gmail.com!Law and Disorder is a Podot podcast.Executive Producer and Editor: Nick Hilton.Associate Producer: Ewan Cameron.Music by...
2024-04-1332 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sThe Movers & Shakers Take Downing Street!This week we have a very special episode of Movers and Shakers: live from Downing Street! On World Parkinson's Day, the Movers and Shakers, along with representatives from Parkinson's UK, Cure Parkinson's and Spotlight YOPD took to the streets of Westminster to hand over the #ParkyCharter, a list of 5 demands (well, polite requests) to government. Join Rory, Gillian, Mark, Paul, Nick and Jeremy in that experience, and listen to the testimonies of the many listeners to the show who made the trip down to SW1A to show their support.Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar...
2024-04-1317 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sParkinson's on the ScreenFrom Love and Other Drugs to Shrinking, Curb Your Enthusiasm to Emmerdale, Parkinson's only occasionally makes it to screens (big or small). On today's Movers and Shakers, the gang gather in the Notting Hill pub to discuss the representation of Parkinson's across film and TV. Is there enough Parkinson's? Is it done well? And how could it be improved – both in quantity and quality?Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Sir Nicholas Mostyn and Jeremy Paxman.Produced and edited by Nick Hilton for Podot.Additional production by Ewan Ca...
2024-04-0632 min
The Ned Ludd Radio HourThe Uncertainty ParadoxThe impact that technology has on psychology is a new field of research, and one where the multi-decade studies required to give definitive answers are still many years away. One of the other fields being covered is the area of certainty. Is the internet making people to certain about the opinions? Too close-minded to the possibility that they might be wrong, or might have more to learn? And to what extent is the internet responsible for a crisis in over-confidence? Or is it simply another manifestation of a totally natural mammalian tendency towards confidence?These are...
2024-04-0234 minLaw and DisorderSLAPPs and SLAPPersSLAPPs: Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation. These are the cases pursued, often by the super wealthy – from James Goldsmith and Robert Maxwell, to Mohamed Al-Fayed and Barbra Streisand – in order to suppress or intimidate those who act against their interests. In this episode of Law and Disorder, Nicholas, Helena and Charlie sit down and sort through the history of SLAPPs, name and shame the SLAPPERs-in-Chief, and ask whether there's anything that can be done about these abuses of our legal system.Law and Disorder is a Podot podcast.Executive Producer and Editor: Nick Hilton.
2024-03-3025 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sMedicine in HospitalWhat times do you take your Parkinson's medication? Some people are regular as clockwork – morning, lunchtime, evening – while others work to a more erratic schedule. However and whenever you usually take your meds, that system is likely to be disrupted in hospital. On this episode of Movers and Shakers, the gang gather at the Notting Hill pub to sort through the challenges of keeping up your medication regimen in hospital, and are joined by some fabulous guests who are revolutionising the pharmaceutical distribution from within the health service.Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul...
2024-03-3034 minLaw and DisorderOpen JusticeHow transparent should our judicial processes be? From televising court cases to debating anonymity in the family courts, this episode of Law and Disorder runs the gamut of issues surrounding "open justice". With Nick, Helena and Charlie on punchy form, expect sparks to fly over the history of our system's openness, all the way to Depp v Heard.Law and Disorder is a Podot podcast.Executive Producer and Editor: Nick Hilton.Associate Producer: Ewan Cameron.Music by Richard Strauss, arranged and performed by Anthony Willis & Brett Bailey.PR...
2024-03-2342 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sThe Benefits SystemThe benefits system can feel, at times, like an unnavigable maze, especially for people with Parkinson's whose conditions are so varied and fluctuate so regularly. On today's episode of Movers & Shakers, the gang gather in the pub to try and put the benefits system on trial (at least, that's what The Judge does). From PIP payments to Universal Credit, how much support is there really for people struggling financial under the pressures of Parkinson's? And does the system, at present, do enough to maintain the dignity of people forced to engage with it?Presented by Rory...
2024-03-2332 minLaw and DisorderPrisons in CrisisOn this week's episode of Law & Disorder, Helena Kennedy, Nicholas Mostyn and Charlie Falconer are gathering to discuss a crisis in the prisons system. With numbers of inmates pushing Britain's prisons to the absolute limit and conditions often failing to meet basic standards, do we need to rethink custodial sentencing? Or could the problem simply be solve by building more prisons?Law and Disorder is a Podot podcast.Executive Producer: Nick Hilton.Associate Producer: Ewan Cameron.Music by Richard Strauss, arranged and performed by Anthony Willis & Brett Bailey....
2024-03-1633 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sPalliative CarePalliative care: two words that strike fear into most people. But are we thinking about palliative care all wrong? On this week's episode of Movers and Shakers, we're in the pub and discussing how to approach conversations about care that goes beyond the merely curative. The Movers and Shakers are joined by a palliative care consultant for this part of the discussion, and then a tip-top High Court judge to look at how you can make legal provisions to prepare yourself, and your family, for any incapacity.Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul...
2024-03-1634 minLaw and DisorderJuries on TrialOn today's episode of Law and Disorder, we're discussing juries. A new Channel 4 reality TV show has shone light on the fragility of verdicts that come through jury trials – but how illustrative was that entertainment experiment? And if juries really are in need of renovation, what alternatives can the courts offer? As ever, Helena Kennedy, Charlie Falconer and Nicholas Mostyn hammer out the issues, taking the legal history all the way back to 1660 to deliver their judgment.Law and Disorder is a Podot podcast.Executive Producer: Nick Hilton.Associate Producer: Ewan Cameron....
2024-03-0938 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sTech AgainDue to a failure of imagination within the Movers & Shakers team, we've somehow allowed Rory to do a second episode all about Parkinson's technology. But don't fear! He's come to the pub equipped with the latest in life-saving, high-tech bling, along with some top guests who are responsible for developing the next generation of life-saving (or life-changing) technology. But are these products more hype than hope? And will the NHS ever start to reward Britain's brilliant innovators? Listen to today's episode of Movers & Shakers for all this and a lot more.Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian...
2024-03-0931 minLaw and DisorderAssisted DyingThe right to die is a question that has been puzzled over for decades, by legal minds, politicians, faith leaders and almost every other member of society. With assisted dying returning to the news this week, Law & Disorder takes a look at the legal and ethical implications of Britain's current laws, and asks whether there's a better way. With Charlie having introduced the 2014 Assisted Dying Bill to the House of Lords, he's an expert guide through this complex and emotive subject matter.Law and Disorder is a Podot podcast.Executive Producer: Nick Hilton.
2024-03-0236 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sCognitive DeclineThe Movers and Shakers are back in the pub and this week they're staring fear square in the eyes, and talking about a major fear: cognitive decline. What is the difference between Parkinsonian dementia and Alzheimer's? How does Parkinson's impact your chances of getting dementia? And when does forgetting your keys, of the neighbour's son's wife's surname, stop simply being a function of getting older? To answer all these questions, and provide practical tips for keeping the brain fit and healthy, the gang are joined by expert neurologist, Professor Rimona Weil.Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian...
2024-03-0227 minThe Ned Ludd Radio HourA Brief History of (predominantly Artificial) IntelligenceToday, we're speaking to Kester Brewin, an author who works for the delightfully named Institute for the Future of Work here in London. He’s just about to release a new book called God-like: a 500 year history of Artificial Intelligence in myths, machines and monsters. It's a book which charts the ideas that underpin everything – from ChatGPT and Dall.E to the recently-released Sora – back to their roots. Is there something quasi-theological about the way we discuss the possible implications of these radical new technologies? Don’t think of this as a history of Artificial Intelligence, per se, but a histor...
2024-02-2834 minLaw and DisorderLibel: Vardy vs RooneyOn today's episode of Law & Disorder, Nicholas Mostyn, Charlie Falconer and Helena Kennedy are back and this week they're discussing the thorny issue of libel. Are British courts too quick to allow expensive litigation that clogs up the courts, insufficiently redresses reputational damage or allows the wealthy to bully dissenters? We're exploring this through the prism of one of the most high-profile legal cases of recent years: Rebekah Vardy's libel case against Coleen Rooney, the so-called 'Wagatha Christie' trial. Law and Disorder is a Podot podcast.Executive Producer: Nick Hilton.Associate Producer...
2024-02-2434 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sSportFrom high-octane skiing to walking football – via table tennis lessons and golf's Pakinson's mulligan – the Movers and Shakers have plenty of experience with the world of sports. But with such a mixed ability group, are they getting the most out of the sporting offerings of the Parkinson's community? And what does taking up a sport offer, socially, in addition to the obvious fitness benefits? For this episode of Movers and Shakers, we're joined by a host of sporting luminaries, from the captain of the England Parky walking football team to a former captain of the Australian cricket team.
2024-02-2429 minLaw and DisorderEmergency Pod: The Shamima Begum CaseToday, the Court of Appeal ruled that Shamima Begum – the young woman who, 9 years ago, left the UK to join the Islamic State – has lost her appeal against the government's decision to strip her of her British citizenship. Nicholas, Charlie and Helena gather for this emergency podcast to discuss the implications of this decision, how the courts deal with statelessness, and what options remain for a woman seemingly condemned to spend the rest of her life in refugee camps.Law and Disorder is a Podot podcast.Executive Producer: Nick Hilton.Associate Producer: Ewan...
2024-02-2322 minThe Ned Ludd Radio HourThe Age of Enshittification'Enshittification' is a word coined by the Canadian writer and technologist Cory Doctorow to describe, to filch Wikipedia’s definition, “the pattern of decreasing quality of online platforms that function as two-sided markets”. This is the tension behind much of Big Tech. How do businesses extract value without destroying the identity that they built, and, as a result, alienating their userbase? Doctorow coined the term enshittification in 2022, and it feels to me like it has captured a moment of social media in full maturity. After more than a decade of mass uptake – whether that’s a microblogging platform like Twitter, a...
2024-02-2029 minLaw and DisorderPrince Harry's PrivacyOn this week's episode of Law and Disorder, we're looking at Prince Harry's legal action against the Mirror Group Newspapers. How have our perspectives on the right to privacy changed over the years? What are the landmark lawsuits that have shaped the relationship between the media and those under their spotlight? And, now that phone hacking is in the rearview mirror, how do we avoid future intrusions being made by the press? Nicholas Mostyn, Helena Kennedy and Charlie Falconer are, as ever, your guides through these issues.Law and Disorder is a Podot podcast....
2024-02-1730 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sThe Embarrassing BitsThe Movers and Shakers are back in the pub and, at Paul's insistence, they're discussing the embarrassing bits of the Parkinson's experience. From issues in the bathroom to troubles in the bedroom, we'll be giving voice to the side of Parkinson's that's rarely discussed. We'll also be checking in with a couple who had a unique experience with Parkinson's medication, and we have an appearance in the pub by Paul's Parkinson's nurse, Jo.Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Sir Nicholas Mostyn and Jeremy Paxman.Produced and edited by Nick...
2024-02-1735 minThe Ned Ludd Radio HourThe Kids Aren't AlrightI don’t want to be too pearl clutching in all this, but there are some kids who never touch grass, figuratively or literally. I see these groups of teenagers in London who seem to be chatting but seem also to have their headphones in, like they’re living some strange hybrid life. How long is it before the ability to function, in a society that has long prizes independence, is irreparably eroded?To discuss all this, I dialled up Lenore Skenazy. Lenore is a writer, activist and president of Let Grow, a parenting organisation. Her book...
2024-02-1438 minLaw and DisorderThe Post Office ScandalOn this week's episode of Law & Disorder, Nicholas Mostyn, Helena Kennedy and Charlie Falconer are discussing a topic that has been, unexpectedly, at the centre of British political debate over the past months: the scandalous treatment of the Post Office's sub-postmasters following faults with the Horizon computer system. After ITV's Mr Bates vs the Post Office brought the saga to a mainstream audience, it's time to ask important questions of a legal establishment that facilitated this miscarriage of justice. How was it allowed to happen? Who was responsible? And will anyone – from the Post Office to Fujitsu to government – be h...
2024-02-1034 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sThe Parky CharterThe Movers and Shakers are back in the pub to kickstart series 3! And what better way to mark this new beginning than by picking up where the last series left off: with the attempt to write a charter for Parkinson's care in the UK. The gang have been speaking to international Parkinson's groups and collating your thoughts and recommendations, and they're here to announce the BIG FIVE charter commitments that they'll be taking to Downing Street. They're also joined in the pub by Caroline Rassell, CEO of Parkinson's UK, and down-the-line by Ted Thompson of the Michael J. Fox...
2024-02-1028 minLaw and DisorderLaw in GazaOn this week's Law & Disorder, Nicholas Mostyn, Helena Kennedy and Charlie Falconer are gathering to discuss the ongoing crisis in Gaza. What rules – and laws – govern conduct in war? Would a court deem Israel's response to the horrors of October 7th as proportional? And what precedent is there for holding leaders to account for the decision to employ force?Law and Disorder is a Podot podcast.Executive Producer: Nick Hilton.Associate Producer: Ewan Cameron.Music by Richard Strauss, arranged and performed by Anthony Willis & Brett Bailey.PR by Sall...
2024-02-0334 minLaw and DisorderThe Rwanda BillThe Rwanda Bill will return to Parliament in the coming days, the latest chapter in its controversial existence. On this week's Law and Disorder, Nicholas Mostyn, Helena Kennedy and Charlie Falconer look at the history of the bill and challenge its premise. Is Rwanda a safe country? And will Rishi Sunak's big bet on a hard immigration policy pay off? Or will the courts scupper his plans?Law and Disorder is a Podot podcast.Executive Producer: Nick Hilton.Associate Producer: Ewan Cameron.Music by Richard Strauss, arranged and performed by...
2024-01-2741 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sPaul's DBS Journey: The Big Switch On!Before season three starts next month, we wanted to bring you an update on the marvellous brain of Paul Mayhew-Archer, which is now partially electrified. At the end of last year, Paul underwent Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) a procedure that Gillian has previously undergone. Now, at the start of 2024, he's had the electrodes switched on. So what impact is the DBS having on Paul? How optimistic does he feel for the future? And what do the other Movers and Shakers make of a procedure that involves drilling into your head?Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar...
2024-01-2723 minLaw and DisorderThe Rule of LawWelcome to Law & Disorder, a new podcast that looks at what's happening in our world through the lens of the law. We are: Sir Nicholas Mostyn, recently retired High Court judge, Baroness Helena Kennedy, barrister and human rights campaigner, and Charlie Falconer, Labour peer and former Lord Chancellor. Together we will bring order, and a dollop of disorder, to proceedings. In this first episode, we'll be talking about the Rule of Law, the principle which underpins our democratic systems of government. Is it under threat? And, if so, what can be done to address the erosion of legal norms?
2024-01-2033 minThe Ned Ludd Radio HourThe Work from Home RevolutionLook, let’s get real: if you’re a bricklayer or a pilot or a veterinary nurse or a paediatric orthodontist or the pest control guy who delicately places pieces of cheese in mouse traps, there hasn’t been a work from home revolution. The revolution, in so much as there has been one, has been in the information services sector, an area that probably over-hired, over-invested in real estate, and was probably desperate to slash both those costs. But if you are a professional in one of these industries, I’m sure you’ve noticed a very real change in...
2024-01-1936 minLaw and DisorderIntroducing... Law and Disorder!You're listening to Law and Disorder, a brand new weekly podcast looking at the biggest news stories of the day through the lens of the law. We are: Sir Nicholas Mostyn, recently retired High Court judge, Baroness Helena Kennedy, barrister and human rights campaigner, and Charlie Falconer, Labour peer and former Lord Chancellor. Together we will bring order, and a dollop of disorder, to proceedings.Law and Disorder is a Podot podcast.Executive Producer: Nick Hilton.Associate Producer: Ewan Cameron.Music by Richard Strauss, arranged and performed by Anthony Willis...
2024-01-1900 minThe Ned Ludd Radio HourThe Hedge Bet on HumanityThis is an atypical episode of The Ned Ludd Radio Hour to kick things off in 2024. Rather than an interview, or a missive from Ned, this is just an audio version of a blog called 'The Hedge Bet on Humanity'. Do listen and enjoy; next week we'll be back with more interviews with top technological thinkers!Written and presented by Nick Hilton.Artwork by Tom Humberstone.Music by Apes of the State.NEDLUDDLIVES.COMThis is a Podot podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
2024-01-0816 minThe Ned Ludd Radio HourThe Media's Annus HorribilisMy guest for today’s discussion, which looks back on 2023, which has been labelled by some (including everyone’s favourite Substacker Matt Yglesias) as the media’s “annus horribilis” is Ian Silvera. Ian is a former political journalist here in the UK but has now crossed the divide to work for a fancy PR agency. This makes him well-placed to discuss the trends that are buffeting the industry, but Ian also writes Future News, an excellent newsletter looking at the places where innovation intersects with the media.Before we get onto the discussion, a word first from Ned...
2023-12-1838 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sThe CharterOn this, the final episode of series 2 of Movers and Shakers, we're gathering at Casa Lacey-Solymar for mince pieces, sherry, and an important discussion about what can be done to help people with Parkinson's across the country. In the coming months, we'll be drawing up the Parky Charter and presenting it to the government, offering them actionable suggestions for improving the lives of Parkinson's patients. In this episode, the group discuss and debate the format the charter should take. We're also looking for your suggestions: email feedback@moversandshakerspodcast.com with your Top 5 ideas for the charter!...
2023-12-1629 minThe Ned Ludd Radio HourWon't Somebody Please Think of the Workers?!Jathan Sadowski, my guest today, is an academic and our conversation is going to sound a bit academic. He’s a senior fellow at the Emerging Technologies Research Lab at Monash University in Melbourne. He has also authored a book called, worryingly, Too Smart: How Digital Capitalism is Extracting Data, Controlling Our Lives, and Taking Over the World and co-hosts a, much more successful, weekly podcast called This Machine Kills.I recorded this interview with Jathan back in the summer, so I’m not going to be discussing Christmas shopping, nor am I going to be aski...
2023-12-1131 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sChristmas MailbagHo ho ho, the Movers and Shakers are back – but this time they're not in the pub but in Gillian's Hampstead home. For this episode, the penultimate instalment of the series, the gang are answering your letters and emails. How did Paul's DBS surgery go? Does the Judge speak French? And will Jeremy get into bass fishing? Find out on this special Christmas mailbag edition of Movers and Shakers.Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Sir Nicholas Mostyn and Jeremy Paxman.Produced and edited by Nick Hilton for Podot....
2023-12-0930 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sCreativityThe Movers and Shakers are back in the Notting Hill pub – this time with no fewer than THREE guests – to discuss one of the positive side effects of the condition: a burst of creativity. From Salvador Dalí to our own Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Parkinson's has been fuel to the creative fire. So how can we all better channel that urge to create?Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Sir Nicholas Mostyn and Jeremy Paxman.Produced and edited by Nick Hilton for Podot.Additional production and editing by Ewan Cameron....
2023-12-0232 minThe Ned Ludd Radio HourThe Lost Art of Making StuffMy guest today made a chicken sandwich. It took him 6 months and cost him $1500.Now, this wouldn’t usually be cause for inviting someone onto a podcast to talk about globalisation, but Andy George is no ordinary maker of chicken sandwiches. He runs a YouTube channel called How To Make Everything, which, at time of writing, has 1.74m subscribers. Andy’s premise is simple, he makes everything but he makes it from scratch. He procures everything straight from the source, and then works backwards to try and turn it into a viable product. The sort of prod...
2023-11-2726 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sSide Effects: The NegativesThe Movers and Shakers are back in the Notting Hill pub to talk about the inadvertent and unwanted byproducts of their medication. Bad side effects range from motor disorders to impulsivity disorders. Are we being properly warned about the risks of our medicines? And how can we control some of the more debilitating side effects? The gang are joined by Professor Alastair Noyce to get his take on the thorny world of negative side effects. Spoiler alert: we'll be back next week discussing the flip side of the coin, the positive side effects!Presented by Rory...
2023-11-2533 minThe Ned Ludd Radio HourThe Infinite Scroll Doom LoopThis morning, upon waking – it’s currently 7:50am as I type, but not as I read – I lay in bed for the first half hour and scrolled through Instagram Reels. This isn’t something I do very often but it’s a pursuit that people around me – ahem – do quite a lot of. To be honest, I still predominantly use Instagram in the old school way, scrolling through my home screen of people’s grid posts, or watching their stories.But then occasionally I remember the existence of Reels and a few minutes later I’m sucked in. I am se...
2023-11-2025 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sKidsThis week, the Movers and Shakers – minus a holidaying Jeremy – are joined by their children. What's it like to see a parent diagnosed? How does it change the family dynamics? And how do expectations about the future colour the present moment? Join the Movers and Shakers for a heartwarming and revealing chat with their nearest and dearests – and hopefully this inspires some conversations among the families of our listeners.Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Sir Nicholas Mostyn and Jeremy Paxman.Produced and edited by Nick Hilton for Podot.Addi...
2023-11-1850 minThe Ned Ludd Radio HourThe Wikipedia DilemmaToday, I want to talk about Wikipedia – not because I think it’s under any real threat from Elon Musk or other external forces. Instead, I want to talk about it because I think it’s something of subtly profound importance in the internet age.In a moment you’ll hear me speaking to Alex Hollender who was a staff member at the Wikimedia Foundation, the non-profit that runs the show, who led the 2023 re-resign of Wikipedia. We’re going to talk about what it’s like to work for the online encyclopedia, what makes it great, and h...
2023-11-1342 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sPaul's DBS Diary: Part OneAs listeners to Movers and Shakers over the past year will know, Paul Mayhew-Archer has been on the waiting list for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery. Finally, the time has come for Paul to head to the John Radcliffe hospital in Oxford, to have a touch of brain surgery. But will it all run smoothly? This is the first part of what we hope will be a two-part audio diary, as Paul prepares for the operation and faces up to the challenges and uncertainties that surround it. Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul...
2023-11-1120 minThe Ned Ludd Radio HourOur Smartphone AddictionI’m a smartphone addict. I admit it. I’ve just checked my screentime on my Apple iPhone SE and it’s 1 hour and 28 minutes per day on average, a figure that should be shocking except that I know, from those around me, that it’s not very much by modern standards. I won’t name names but I know people who have 6, 7, 8 hours of screen time per day. This is the point at which the phone becomes another domain, another life. You will spend a less fortunate person’s lifetime staring at that screen, lost in the colours, the attentio...
2023-11-0636 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sDietThe Movers and Shakers are back in the Notting Hill pub for a pint of bitter and a Scotch egg. Wait, what's that? The Scotch egg is off the menu due to its high protein content? Jeremy won't be pleased... This week we're talking about diet: from omelettes to avocados, milk chocolate to kimchi. What makes your Parkinsons worse and what could possibly make it better? The gang are joined by top expert Dr Lucia Batzu to field all their questions on what they should eat, when they should eat it and why some foods are better than others.
2023-11-0428 minThe Ned Ludd Radio HourThe Right to WorkThis is The Ned Ludd Radio Hour – your weekly dose of tech scepticism, cynicism and absurdism. Hosted by me, Nick Hilton. This is a podcast for people who love tech and people who hate it (just not for those who don't care). Each week the new Ned Ludd sends me a missive (republished below) and then I speak to a top bod (or two) about issues that I think are interesting. This week I'm speaking to Gavin Mueller, an academic at the University of Amsterdam and author of Breaking Things at Work: The Luddites Were Right Ab...
2023-10-3038 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sPartnersNow for something somewhat different: the Movers and Shakers are back in the Notting Hill pub, except they've been replaced by their partners. Wives and husband (singular) gather round the microphones to talk about the flip-side of the Parkinson's equation. How does the condition impact our loved ones? How does it change the balance of a relationship? And what does it mean when you go from "partner" to "carer"?Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Sir Nicholas Mostyn and Jeremy Paxman.Produced and edited by Nick Hilton for Podot.
2023-10-2839 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sSPECIAL: Live from Parkinson's UK!This week the Movers and Shakers are decamping from the Notting Hill pub and heading to... Birmingham! There, Gillian, Paul and Mark are joined by top bods from Parkinson's UK to talk about the pressing issues facing Parkinson's fundraising, and discuss a new idea for a patients' charter. They also take questions and observations from listeners. With Caroline Rassell, CEO of Parkinson's UK, and Gary Shaughnessy.Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Sir Nicholas Mostyn and Jeremy Paxman.Produced and edited by Nick Hilton for Podot.Music by...
2023-10-2137 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sVoiceThe Movers and Shakers are back in the Notting Hill pub and this time they're discussing something close to the hearts of broadcasters, comedians and barristers alike: the human voice. The impact of Parkinson's – and its treatments – on the voice is well established, but what can be done to mitigate these issues? And how can we avoid allowing communication to dry up entirely in the fact of increased pressures and difficulties? Well, the gang have roped in an expert speech therapist to walk them through a variety of exercises (that you can join in with at home – just try not to...
2023-10-1428 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sBedside MannerNot to put too fine a point on it, but finding out you have Parkinson's can be kind of a big deal. So how do physicians impart that new reality? And how do they maintain their "bedside manner" through the treatment process? The Movers and Shakers are back in the Notting Hill pub, discussing all things to do with how the clinical environment is approached, by practitioners ranging from consultants through to nurses and physios. And they're joined by top guests representing the worlds of neurology, training and student medicine, to discuss.Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones...
2023-10-0738 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sYou're On Your OwnThe Movers and Shakers are back in the pub and this week they're talking about the challenges of deal with Parkinson's while living alone. How much do we rely on others for practical and emotional help? And what services and hacks are available to those without live-in companionship? To help expand their perspectives, Paul ropes in Nick and Sally from the Oxford branch of Parkinson's UK to help shine line on the challenges and solutions.Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Sir Nicholas Mostyn and Jeremy Paxman.Produced and edited...
2023-09-3027 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sSleepMaybe you've just woken up or maybe you're winding down for bed: either way, there's no avoiding the importance of sleep. For the Movers and Shakers it's doubly important. Whether it's parasomnia or sleep apnea, Parkinson's create a range of new challenges to deal with in the slumbering realm. In this episode, they're joined by a leading sleep expert to ask the unfiltered questions about how to get a restful night, deal with such things as dreams are made on, and round it all out with a sleep.Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell...
2023-09-2326 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sTechnologyAfter an eventful summer break – featuring Edinburgh shows, book launches and abortive trips to Colorado – the Movers and Shakers are back in the pub to kick-off a second season of our podcast which tells the truth about living with Parkinson's. In this episode, Rory leads the gang through the technology that's currently – and prospectively – available. From data collection to symptoms mitigation and "cuing", technology can be hugely beneficial to life with PD. But is some of it too good to be true? And what can help you, right here and now, manage the condition?Presented by Rory Cel...
2023-09-1634 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sBonus: The Movers and Shakers on tour in Barcelona!On this special bonus edition of Movers and Shakers – we'll be properly back from summer break in September – Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar and Paul Mayhew-Archer find themselves in Barcelona for the World Parkinson Congress. From the floor of the conference, the double-barrelled contingent catch-up on a fabulous week in the Catalan city and touch base with a number of inspiring and interesting figures from the Parky world: Neil Russell, Richelle Flanagan, Ray Dorsey, and Matt Eagles.Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar and Paul Mayhew-Archer.Edited by Nick Hilton for Podot.Music by A...
2023-07-0832 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sMailbag #2The Movers and Shakers are gathering in the Notting Hill pub for once last hurrah (at least for this current season) and a rummage in the mailbag. We'll be answering listener questions and delivering your feedback about what we've got right (and wrong) over the course of Season One. But don't worry, even though the Movers and Shakers are taking the summer off to recharge the batteries, they'll be back in September for a brand new series, and, to kick it all off, a live episode from Middle Temple Hall!Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar...
2023-06-0327 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sThe CureThe Movers and Shakers are back in the Notting Hill pub, and this week we're talking about quite possibly the biggest question in the world of Parkinson's: will we get a cure? To assist with answering this ultimate enquiry, the gang are joined by Prof Tom Foltynie, a neurologist at the bleeding edge of PD research, and Will Cook, CEO of the aptly named charity Cure Parkinson's. Is there hope for a cure? What form could it take? And what timeframe might we see it in?Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer...
2023-05-2732 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sDepressionThe Movers and Shakers are back and they're talking about one of the lesser discussed, non-motor, symptoms of Parkinson's: depression. If the frustrations of the conditions weren't bad enough, many suffers also experience debilitating issues with their mental health. So how can we combat this and prove that life with Parkinson's is not only liveable, but enjoyable? The gang are joined in the Notting Hill pub by a special guest, expert in psychological conditions, to discuss.Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Sir Nicholas Mostyn, and Jeremy Paxman.Produced and...
2023-05-2026 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sMedicineThe Movers & Shakers are back in the Notting Hill pub for their most rock'n'roll episode yet. That's right, we're talking about drugs. From dopamine replacements to agonists, via a lot of a rattling, the gang want to find out more about what they're taking, why they're taking it, and whether it's really making a difference. To help with that, we're joined by Professor Ray Chaudhuri, neurologist and professional judge wrangler, and Stephanie Bancroft, pharmacist to the stars.Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Sir Nicholas Mostyn, and Jeremy Paxman.With...
2023-05-1334 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sWorkWhat do the Movers & Shakers know about the world of work? Well, quite a lot it turns out. Ably assisted on this episode by Guy Monson, we're turning our attention to managing your professional life after the Parkinson's diagnosis. Can you continue to work? What accommodations can be made? What legal protections are available? And what do you do if it all feels a bit too much? All that, and a couple of special guests in the Notting Hill pub.With Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Guy Monson, Sir Nicholas Mostyn, and Jeremy...
2023-05-0628 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sExerciseThis week on Movers and Shakers we're talking about nature's remedy: exercise. The Notting Hill pub where we gather is a rather sedentary place, but the gang get up to all sorts. From windsurfing and horse riding to tennis, boxing and tai chi, exercise can make all the difference. But how do you motivate yourself? What are the real impacts of exercise on the human brain? And how long can a Judge hold a plank?With Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Sir Nicholas Mostyn, and Jeremy Paxman.Produced and edited by...
2023-04-2928 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sDeep Brain Stimulation (DBS)The Movers and Shakers are back in the Notting Hill pub, and this week they're joined by an illustrious guest. Professor Ludvic Zrinzo is a world renowned specialist in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and, in her own words, the "only man to have been been inside [Gillian's] brain". DBS is an exciting but often misunderstood treatment in the world of Parkinson's care, and the gang are going to put Prof Zrinzo under the microscope. Who is right for DBS? Are there symptoms it won't help? And why are waiting lists so bloody long?Presented by Rory...
2023-04-2234 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sCopingThis week we're talking about coping. How did you cope with your diagnosis? How do you cope with the condition itself? How do your family and friends cope with the onset of symptoms? And we'll also be finding out one of the most important questions to face our panel: who's a mover and who's a shaker?With Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Sir Nicholas Mostyn, and Jeremy Paxman.Produced and edited by Nick Hilton for Podot.Music by Alex Stobbs.Artwork by Till Lukat.PR...
2023-04-1529 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sMailbag #1This week, as a little Easter treat, we're shaking the mailbag at the pub, and the Movers and Shakers are reading your letters! The response to the first few episodes of the podcast has left everyone overwhelmed – and we wanted to take a moment to reflect some of the correspondence we've had over the past few weeks. Please do get in touch via feedback@moversandshakerspodcast.com (and make sure to leave your name, if you want to, so we can shout you out on a future mailbag episode).Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Pa...
2023-04-0818 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sYoung Onset Parkinson'sThe Movers and Shakes – Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Sir Nicholas Mostyn and Jeremy Paxman – are back in their Notting Hill pub. And this week, they're joined by two special guests: Gaynor Edwards, from Spotlight YOPD, and Deborah Carnwath. We're talking Young Onset Parkinson's, the special form of the condition that affects people under-50. Which of the Movers and Shakers falls into this special category? How do you fix a missing appendix? And what's the impact of a rogue avocado? Find out on this week's episode of Movers and Shakers!With Rory Cellan-Jones, Gill...
2023-04-0132 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sDiagnosis StoriesThe gang – Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Sir Nicholas Mostyn, and Jeremy Paxman – are back in the pub in Notting Hill to talk about life with Parkinson's. This week, they're looking at the stories of their diagnoses: the good, the bad, and the ugly. How does it feel to hear those words "you have Parkinson's"? And how to family and employers react? Is it easy, or even possible, to find support structures in the hard-to-navigate world of Parkinson's? All this, and more, on this week's episode of Movers and Shakers!With Rory Cellan-Jones, Gill...
2023-03-2531 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sWho are the Movers and Shakers?In a quiet back corner of a pub in leafy Notting Hill, six friends share a drink and their experiences of life. They are the Movers and Shakers: Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Sir Nicholas Mostyn, and Jeremy Paxman. They are united by two things: their fascinating and wide-ranging careers, and having Parkinson's disease.In this first episode of Movers and Shakers, the gang introduce themselves and their experiences with the condition. Honest yet uplifting, this will be a balm to people with the condition, their friends and family, and a source of...
2023-03-1831 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sComing soon... Movers and Shakers!Movers and Shakers is a new podcast about life with Parkinson's!Each week, our stellar cast of Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Sir Nicholas Mostyn and Jeremy Paxman will be gathering in a Notting Hill pub to discuss the highs and lows, trials and tribulations, of living with the condition. Subscribe now to get new episodes as they drop.Movers and Shakers is kindly sponsored by Boardwave.With Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Sir Nicholas Mostyn and Jeremy Paxman.Music by Alex...
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