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IEA PodcastBritain's Economic Decline, Net Zero Costs, and the War on Digital FreedomIs Britain sleepwalking into economic stagnation whilst authoritarian policies threaten our civil liberties? In this essential episode, IEA Director General David Frost and Energy Analyst Andy Mayer join host Reem Ibrahim to dissect November’s disappointing GDP figures, which show the UK economy growing at just 0.3%. Whilst a temporary bump in tax consultancy services ahead of the budget masked deeper problems, the reality is stark: Britain is falling further behind the United States and other major economies, with cumulative growth to 2030 forecast at barely 12% compared to nearly 60% for the BRIC nations. David and Andy expose how regulatory burdens, government in...
2026-01-1643 min
Cross Question with Iain DaleAndrew Bowie, Helena Dollimore, Hashi Mohamed & Reem IbrahimJoining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the Conservative Shadow Cabinet minister Andrew Bowie, Labour MP Helena Dollimore, barrister and broadcaster Hashi Mohamed, and the Institute of Economic Affairs think-tank's Reem Ibrahim.
2026-01-1251 min
Kibbe on LibertyEp 359 | The UK's Speech Laws Are Absolutely Mental | Guest: Reem IbrahimFreedom of speech may be under assault in America, but that's nothing compared with what's going on in the United Kingdom, where police are arresting 33 people every day for social media posts. Matt Kibbe sits down with Reem Ibrahim, head of media for the Institute of Economic Affairs, to discuss how Britain has become so authoritarian, the difference in attitude between the British and American public, and whether there is any hope for the nation that gave us the Magna Carta to embrace liberty again.
2025-11-051h 01
UnHerd with Freddie SayersHitchens & Moore vs. Gove & Ibrahim: The Thatcher DebateOn what would have been her 100th birthday, Freddie Sayers chairs a spirited debate on Thatcherism and the Iron Lady’s place in Britain’s story. How should we understand her legacy in 2025? Did she transform the country for the better — or does she bear responsibility for many of today’s problems? In this all-star debate, journalists Peter Hitchens and Suzanne Moore go head-to-head with former Conservative politician and Spectator editor Michael Gove, and political analyst Reem Ibrahim, in a lively clash over the most divisive figure in modern British history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
2025-10-171h 06
IEA PodcastKemi Badenoch's Big Gamble: Can Scrapping Stamp Duty Save the Tories? | IEA PodcastIn this Institute of Economic Affairs podcast, Head of Media Reem Ibrahim is joined by IEA Executive Director Tom Clougherty and Editorial Director Kristian Niemietz to discuss the aftermath of Conservative Party Conference. The conversation examines Kemi Badenoch’s headline announcement to abolish stamp duty land tax on primary residences, alongside the party’s proposed £47 billion in spending cuts through their new “golden rule.” They analyse why stamp duty is Britain’s most distortionary tax, costing 75p in economic damage for every pound raised, and how abolishing it could unlock a frozen property market where people now move house half as oft...
2025-10-1041 min
The Insurgency with Steve BakerReem Ibrahim🔥 To watch the extended cut of our interview with Reem Ibrahim, in which the three go into more detail about the work of think tanks like the Institute of Economic Affairs, the state of the country and what can be done about it, subscribe today at voices.fightingforafreefuture.com.🎙️ In this episode of The Insurgency, Steve and Harry sit down with Reem Ibrahim, the Head of Media at the Institute of Economic Affairs.📄 Subscribe to Voices for a Free Future for articles, insight, and extended episodes of The Insurgency and the Substack exclusive podcast: voices.fightingforafreefuture.com🧢 Shop official Fighting for a F...
2025-10-0333 min
The Peter McCormack Show#107 - Reem Ibrahim - Free Markets, Capitalism & LibertyReem Ibrahim is a 23-year-old libertarian and one of Britain's most articulate defenders of freedom. In this powerful episode, we talk about her journey from Corbyn-supporting teen to Rothbard-reading free market radical. We cover everything from why the state fails, why the NHS is collapsing, to why young people are 53% socialist & what we can do about it. CONTACT PETE › Website - http://petermccormack.com › Feedback - https://www.petermccormack.com/contact › Email - me@petermccormack.com › Instagram - /mccormack555 › X/Twitter - https://x.com/petermccormack/ CONNECT WITH REEM IBRAHI...
2025-09-251h 51
IEA PodcastTrump's Trade Disaster Just Made America POORER | Stan Veuger | IEA InterviewIn this Institute of Economic Affairs podcast, the IEA’s Head of Media Reem Ibrahim interviews Stan Veuger, Senior Fellow in Economic Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute. The conversation examines the dramatic shift in Trump's second-term trade policy, including unprecedented 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, the "reciprocal tariffs" announced in April affecting virtually every country globally, and the resulting economic turbulence that saw US GDP growth slow from 2.8% to just 1.2%. Veuger explains how these policies represent Trump's longstanding mercantilist worldview rather than strategic negotiating tactics, and discusses the ongoing legal challenges that could potentially overturn the tariff re...
2025-08-1845 min
The Reason RoundtableLower Crime Hasn't Stopped Gun Control PushThis week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and Nick Gillespie are joined by special guest Reem Ibrahim, head of media for the Institute of Economic Affairs. They begin with Jim Acosta's AI-generated interview featuring a deceased child urging gun control, using it as a springboard to discuss nationwide declines in violent crime and the political tendency to focus on banning specific tools. The conversation then shifts to the White House's decision to deploy the National Guard to Washington, D.C., and the dangerous precedent this could set for using federal forces to address local crime.
The panel...
2025-08-111h 06
IEA PodcastMilei Model for UK, Wealth Tax Warning & the Extremist Youth Poll | IEA PodcastIn this Institute of Economic Affairs podcast, host Reem Ibrahim, Head of Media and Linda Whetstone Scholar, with guests Tom Clougherty, Executive Director, and Kristian Niemietz, Editorial Director. The conversation covers the UK's deteriorating fiscal situation with June borrowing hitting £21 billion - £7 billion more than last year - and the growing pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to raise taxes. They examine new research on wealth taxes by Dan Neidle, showing how a UK wealth tax would likely be more damaging than similar policies in other countries due to the mobile nature of Britain's wealthy population and the absence of ex...
2025-07-2548 min
Any Questions? and Any Answers?AQ: Reem Ibrahim, Alison McGovern MP, Enver Solomon and Lord WillettsJames Cook presents political discussion from Levenshulme Old Library, Manchester.
2025-07-1851 min
IEA PodcastFinancial Deregulation, Job Losses & Tax Reality: Britain's Economic Crossroads | IEA PodcastIn this Institute of Economic Affairs podcast, IEA Head of Media Reem Ibrahim interviews Tom Clougherty, the IEA Executive Director, and Kristian Niemietz, the IEA's Editorial Director. The conversation covers Rachel Reeves' recent speech on financial regulation, examining both the positive moves toward deregulation and concerning developments like government-backed mortgage guarantees. They also analyse the latest labour market statistics showing 178,000 job losses since June 2024 and the alarming rise in economic inactivity, with 21% of working-age adults now economically inactive.The discussion explores how employer National Insurance contribution increases and tighter employment regulation are creating significant headwinds for job...
2025-07-1849 minCross Question with Iain DaleLuke Murphy, Andrew Griffith, Reem Ibrahim & Aggie ChambreJoining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Luke Murphy, Conservative MP Andrew Griffith, Reem Ibrahim from the Institute of Economic Affairs think tank and LBC's own Aggie Chambre.
2025-07-1652 min
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowMoD data leak reaction & Kemi Badenoch back to take your callsMoD data leak reaction & Kemi Badenoch back to take your callsJoining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Luke Murphy, Conservative MP Andrew Griffith, Reem Ibrahim from the Institute of Economic Affairs think tank and LBC's own Aggie Chambre.
2025-07-152h 27
The Flip SideBurqa Bans and Women’s Rights - Khadija Khan vs Reem IbrahimShould Britain ban the burqa? Is the burqa a symbol of Islamic faith and freedom, or a tool of patriarchal oppression and a threat to public security? This compelling episode of The Flip Side dives deep into one of the most controversial debates facing Britain today: the tension between Islamic dress, women’s rights, religious freedom, and national security.As Britain grows increasingly diverse, questions about how to reconcile multiculturalism with liberal values are more urgent than ever. Is banning the burqa a step towards protecting women and promoting integration, or is it a dangerous infringement on personal liberty an...
2025-07-0958 min
IEA PodcastAdam Smith's American Revolution | Dan Klein | IEA InterviewIn this IEA podcast episode, Reem Ibrahim sits down with Professor Daniel Klein to unravel why Adam Smith-writing in 1776 as revolution erupted-predicted America would become "one of the greatest and most formidable empires that ever was in the world." Starting with Smith's remarkable GDP forecast that America would overtake Britain within a century (which proved dead right), they trace how the Scottish economist saw five liberal principles emerging in colonial thought that would drive unprecedented prosperity.Daniel walks us through Smith's analysis of American thinkers like James Otis and John Adams, revealing how subsidiarity, religious freedom, limited...
2025-07-0436 min
The CapitalistTaxing the rich is not a quick fixDoes Zohran Mamdani’s shock rise in New York politics suggest that wealth taxes are back on the agenda? Plus: what does Labour’s welfare cuts u-turn say about the government’s economic credibility? And why economic arguments keep falling flat with voters—and how we can change the conversation. Marc Sidwell is joined by Reem Ibrahim from the Institute of Economic Affairs and Henry Hill of Conservative Home for a fast-paced look at the shifting political landscape.Stay informed with CapX's unmissable daily briefings from the heart of Westminster. Go to capx.co to subscribe. Host...
2025-07-0129 min
IEA PodcastNHS Waste, Welfare Traps & Failed Industrial Strategy: Britain's Triple Crisis | IEA PodcastIn this Institute of Economic Affairs podcast, Communications Manager Reem Ibrahim is joined by Executive Director Tom Clougherty and Editorial Director Kristian Niemietz. The conversation covers NHS productivity challenges, the government's welfare reform U-turn, and Labour's new industrial strategy. They examine how the NHS struggles to convert financial resources into productive medical inputs, despite having adequate funding compared to OECD averages, and discuss the need for decentralised decision-making and increased capital investment in healthcare.The discussion turns to the government's retreat on welfare reforms, particularly around Personal Independence Payments, after facing political pressure. They analyse the dramatic...
2025-06-2739 min
IEA PodcastNew Government Alcohol Advertising Ban | IEA BriefingIn this Institute of Economic Affairs briefing, Communications Manager Reem Ibrahim interviews Dr. Christopher Snowdon, Head of Lifestyle Economics, about the government's consideration of new restrictions on alcohol advertising. The discussion examines why ministers are exploring these plans, potentially to create a "level playing field" with the upcoming junk food advertising ban, and Dr. Snowdon's analysis of why such restrictions would be ineffective and economically damaging. Dr. Snowdon presents comprehensive evidence challenging the effectiveness of alcohol advertising bans, citing Cochrane Reviews and real-world studies that show no meaningful impact on consumption or health outcomes. He explains how...
2025-06-2711 min
IEA PodcastThe Death of Neoliberalism and the Rise of Populism | IEA BriefingIn this Institute of Economic Affairs Briefing, Communications Manager Reem Ibrahim interviews Christopher Snowdon, Head of Lifestyle Economics, about Quinn Slobodian's book "Hayek's B******s: The Neoliberal Roots of the Populist Right." The discussion examines Slobodian's controversial thesis that traces intellectual connections between free-market economists like Friedrich Hayek and Ludwig von Mises to the modern populist right movement, including figures like Donald Trump and Marine Le Pen. Snowdon critiques Slobodian's methodology, arguing that the author has worked backwards from his conclusion to cherry-pick tenuous connections between libertarian think tanks and populist politicians. The conversation explores how Slobodian...
2025-06-1624 min
IEA PodcastWhy Britain's Cannabis Laws Make No Sense | IEA InterviewIn this Institute of Economic Affairs podcast, Communications Manager and Linda Whetstone Scholar Reem Ibrahim interviews Mike Morgan-Giles, CEO of the Cannabis Industry Council and Liberal Democrat District Councillor. The conversation covers the current state of medical cannabis regulation in the UK, examining how 2018 law changes have created a growing private prescription market of around 50-60,000 patients while NHS access remains severely limited by NICE guidelines. Mike explains the stark differences between UK cannabis policy and more liberal approaches in countries like Germany, Canada and Australia, where GPs can prescribe cannabis medicines. They discuss the scientific evidence...
2025-06-0436 min
IEA PodcastDoctors Strike & UK's 60% Tax Rate |IEA PodcastIn this Institute of Economic Affairs podcast, Communications Manager Reem Ibrahim hosts Executive Director Tom Clougherty and Editorial Director Kristian Niemietz for a wide-ranging discussion on Britain's broken systems. The conversation begins with Nigel Farage's proposal for transferable tax allowances between married couples, examining how the UK's individual taxation system creates massive inequities for families. They reveal the shocking reality that households with identical incomes can pay wildly different tax rates depending on how earnings are split, with some families facing effective tax rates of 60% due to the £100,000 personal allowance cliff edge.The discussion moves to junior d...
2025-05-3043 min
Last Orders - a spiked podcastThe most miserable places in EuropeThe IEA’s Reem Ibrahim joins Chris Snowdon and Tom Slater to discuss the Nanny State Index, the new trade deals with India and the US, and the defunding of public-health groups.
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2025-05-1738 min
IEA PodcastBritain's Growth Delusion: The Numbers Don't Lie | IEA PodcastIn this Institute of Economic Affairs podcast, host Callum Price is joined by Communications Manager Reem Ibrahim and Editorial Director Kristian Niemietz to discuss the UK's recent economic performance and growth prospects. The conversation examines the first quarter's 0.7% growth figure - exceeding expectations by 41% - though the panel expresses caution about future performance given incoming challenges like increased employer National Insurance contributions and Trump's tariff policies. They analyse Labour's pivot to prioritising growth while noting the contradictions between their pro-growth rhetoric and policies like the Employment Rights Bill that may constrain economic expansion. The discussion moves to...
2025-05-1636 min
IEA PodcastWhy Britain Leads Europe in Lifestyle Restrictions | Nanny State Index 2025 | IEA BriefingIn this Institute of Economic Affairs Briefing, IEA Communications Manager Reem Ibrahim is joined by Dr. Christopher Snowdon, Head of Lifestyle Economics at the IEA, to discuss the newly published 2025 Nanny State Index. The conversation explores this comprehensive ranking of European countries based on their paternalistic policies across nicotine products, food, soft drinks, and alcohol, examining how these regulations impact consumer freedom across 29 nations. Dr. Snowdon explains the methodology behind the index, which weighs various restrictions and taxes implemented for paternalistic rather than standard consumer protection reasons. Germany holds its position as the least restrictive country, while...
2025-05-1511 min
IEA PodcastThe Real Reason Britain Is Poorer Now Than America's Poorest State | Douglas Carswell | IEA InterviewIn this Institute of Economic Affairs podcast, IEA Communications Manager Reem Ibrahim interviews Douglas Carswell, President and CEO of the Mississippi Centre for Public Policy, former MP, and co-founder of Vote Leave. The conversation examines Mississippi's remarkable economic transformation, where the state has achieved per capita GDP that now exceeds the UK, with both Germany in its sights. Carswell explains how Mississippi accomplished this through three key reforms: implementing a flat rate income tax that will be completely abolished by 2037, radical labour market deregulation including the elimination of most occupational licensing restrictions, and maintaining cheap energy by avoiding green...
2025-05-1457 min
IEA PodcastIndia & US Trade Deals: Do They REALLY Benefit Britain? | IEA PodcastIn this episode of the Institute of Economic Affairs Podcast, host Reem Ibrahim, Communications Manager and Linda Whetstone Scholar, is joined by Tom Clougherty, Executive Director, and Kristian Niemietz, Editorial Director, to discuss the recent US & India UK trade deals and Northern Ireland's new approach to the National Health Service.The discussion begins with an analysis of the UK-India trade deal, which eliminates 99% of tariffs for the UK and 90% for India. The panel examines the economic benefits of the agreement while expressing disappointment about how some politicians, particularly on the right, focused heavily on National Insurance exemptions...
2025-05-0937 min
IEA PodcastWhy Millionaires Are Fleeing the UK & Do Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism? IEA PodcastIn this episode of the IEA Podcast, Reem Ibrahim, Communications Manager at the Institute for Economic Affairs, is joined by Matthew Lesh, Public Policy Fellow and Country Manager of Freshwater Strategy, and Dr. Kristian Niemietz, the IEA's Editorial Director. They discuss the IMF's recent economic forecasts showing UK growth downgraded to 1.1%, examining how domestic factors like increased bills and labor market regulations have contributed to this outlook alongside global concerns about Trump's tariffs.The conversation then turns to millionaires leaving the UK, with around 10,000 high-net-worth individuals having departed last year following changes to the non-dom tax regime...
2025-04-2541 min
IEA PodcastThe Corporate Playbook Debunked | Dr. Christopher Snowdon | IEA BriefingIn this new IEA briefing, Reem Ibrahim, Communications Manager and Linda Whetstone Scholar at the IEA, sits down with Dr. Christopher Snowdon, Head of Lifestyle Economics. Dr. Snowdon discusses his recently published IEA Discussion Paper "The Corporate Playbook," which critically examines how public health academics characterise industry tactics.Dr. Snowdon argues that what public health activists label as the "corporate playbook" or "tobacco playbook" actually consists of ordinary political activities used by all policy stakeholders - including the public health community itself. These common tactics include media engagement, commissioning research, lobbying, holding public events, and critiquing opposing...
2025-04-2415 min
IEA PodcastWhat the Media Gets WRONG About Islam and Democracy | Mustafa Akyol | IEA InterviewsJoin Communications Manager Reem Ibrahim from the Institute of Economic Affairs as she interviews Mustafa Akyol, senior fellow at the Centre for Global Liberty and Prosperity at the Cato Institute. In this thought-provoking conversation, Akyol, author of "Islam Without Extremes: A Muslim Case for Liberty," "Why, As a Muslim, I Defend Liberty," and "The Islamic Mesa," discusses the crucial distinction between Islam as a faith and political Islamism as an ideology.Throughout the interview, Akyol provides profound insights into the compatibility between classical liberalism and Islamic principles, tracing how concepts of free markets, limited government, and religious...
2025-04-2334 min
IEA PodcastThe Future of British Conservatism & UK Politics | Simon Heffer | IEA BriefingJoin Reem Ibrahim, Communications Director at the Institute of Economic Affairs, for a conversation with Simon Heffer, Telegraph columnist and Professor of Modern British History at the University of Buckingham. In this briefing, they discuss the current state of British conservatism, the challenges of public sector unions and bureaucracy, and their perspectives on Donald Trump's tariff policies and potential implications for the UK.Heffer shares his views on how conservatism has lost its philosophical roots during the 2010-2024 Conservative governments and what Kemi Badenoch might bring as party leader. He draws parallels between the current economic situation...
2025-04-2121 minThe CapitalistBacklash Economics: When Policy Meets PocketbooksWhat happens when the world’s biggest economy slams the brakes on global trade? In just weeks, Donald Trump’s tariff blitz has shattered decades of US-led liberalisation — and the fallout is only just beginning. As prices creep higher and wallets tighten, will the political backlash bite harder than the economic one? And in the UK, could fiscal fear turn into fiscal flair? CapX editor Marc Sidwell is joined by the IEA’s Reem Ibrahim and Dominic Pino of the National Review Institute to explore whether this era of upheaval might just offer the chance to rewrite the economic rulebook...
2025-04-0833 min
IEA PodcastLeft vs Right: Both Anti-Freedom | Yaron Brook | IEA InterviewsIn this IEA briefing, Communications Manager Reem Ibrahim sits down with Yaron Brook, Chairman of the Ayn Rand Institute, to discuss free trade and its economic importance. Brook criticises President Trump's tariff policies, explaining how they contradict fundamental principles of economic freedom. He argues that trade barriers make Americans poorer by restricting individual rights to voluntary exchange and dismisses the notion that "Freedom Day" has anything to do with actual freedom. The conversation explores the theoretical foundations of free trade, examining how specialisation and comparative advantage create wealth. Brook emphasises that voluntary trade is always win-win and...
2025-04-0329 min
IEA PodcastTime for a New Economic Measurement? IEA BriefingDownload the full paper here: https://iea.org.uk/publications/44943/ In this new IEA Briefing, Communications Manager Reem Ibrahim sits down with independent economist Damian Pudner to discuss the new IEA paper "Rethinking Monetary Policy." Pudner explains why the Bank of England's current 2% inflation targeting system fails to provide a balanced approach during supply shocks like the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing interest rate hikes that exacerbated the cost of living crisis while hampering economic growth and recovery. Pudner presents a compelling alternative: nominal GDP targeting, which would require the Bank of England to consider both inflation and economic...
2025-03-2416 min
IEA PodcastThe Truth About Britain's Welfare State & Peak Woke? | IEA PodcastIn this episode of the IEA Podcast, Communications Manager Reem Ibrahim is joined by Tom Clougherty, Executive Director, and Dr. Kristian Niemietz, Editorial Director at the Institute for Economic Affairs. The team discusses whether the left has turned against woke ideology, examining how socialist figures are now distancing themselves from identity politics to refocus on class struggle. The conversation shifts to Kemi Badenoch's recent speech rejecting net zero targets, with Tom arguing that while abandoning the 2050 goal is sensible, the issue isn't that net zero is impossible but rather that it's undesirable at the necessary cost. The...
2025-03-2134 min
Plank Of The Week'Ridiculous' Rory Stewart, 'Woke' Snow WhiteMike picks the planks with Alex Phillips, Will Geddes, Reem Ibrahim and Steve Denyer. Nominations include Snow White, Rory Stewart and foreign prisoners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-03-2049 min
IEA PodcastNHS England Abolished, DEI Quotas Scrapped & Tobacco Crisis | IEA PodcastIn this episode of the IEA Podcast, host Callum Price, Director of Communications, discusses recent policy developments with Reem Ibrahim, Communications Manager, and Dr. Kristian Niemietz, Editorial Director at the Institute of Economic Affairs. The team analyses the recent abolition of NHS England, exploring whether this represents meaningful change or simply shifts bureaucracy from one department to another. The conversation then turns to financial regulators backing away from diversity and inclusion targets for regulated bodies, with the panel examining whether this represents a broader cultural shift or merely a response to government pressure to focus on growth.
2025-03-1438 min
IEA PodcastReform UK's Energy Policy & New Towns | IEA PodcastIn this episode of the IEA Podcast, host Reem Ibrahim sits down with Tom Clougherty and Kristian Niemietz to dive into the latest policy developments across the UK. The discussion kicks off with an analysis of the government's ambitious new towns initiative, examining whether central planning is the right approach to solving Britain's housing crisis. The conversation then shifts to Reform UK's recently announced energy policies, including their controversial windfall tax on renewable power and ban on battery storage systems. The guests critique these measures from a free market perspective, arguing that they represent an "authoritarian approach"...
2025-02-1648 min
IEA PodcastAre Actually Creating More Discrimination | IEA BriefingIEA's new discussion paper "Liberalising Discrimination Law" examines how anti-discrimination legislation in the UK has evolved since the 1960s, with particular focus on the Equality Act 2010. Daniel Freeman, one of the paper's authors, breaks down how the law has shifted from addressing direct discrimination to increasingly complex regulations around indirect discrimination and group outcomes. The discussion explores real-world examples, including the Next retail case where warehouse workers' higher pay compared to shop staff led to discrimination claims, and how Birmingham City Council faced £700 million in backpay due to equal pay disputes. Freeman explains how current legislation can c...
2025-02-1029 min
IEA PodcastAnalysing Reeves' Growth Strategy and Brexit's Legacy | IEA PodcastIn this episode, Reem Ibrahim is joined by Tom Clougherty and Dr Kristian Niemietz to analyse Rachel Reeves' recent growth-focused speech and Keir Starmer's commitment to deregulation. The team examines the apparent contradiction between Labour's pro-growth rhetoric and their policies on employment law, environmental regulations, and taxation - drawing interesting parallels with the French economic model. The conversation shifts to reflect on the five-year anniversary of Brexit, evaluating its outcomes against the original promises and aspirations. While Britain has technically "taken back control," the panel discusses how regulatory power has often simply shifted from Brussels bureaucrats to...
2025-01-3130 min
What Just Happened?'HAUNTED BULLY' Meghan Markle Finished In Vanity Fair HorrorKevin O'Sullivan reviews the week's biggest stories with commentator Reem Ibrahim and barrister Andrew Eborn, including Kev's latest rant about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. Other stories this week include Donald Trump's inauguration and the challenges with Net Zero. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-01-2747 min
IEA PodcastThe Painful Reality of Britain's Benefits CrisisIEA's Communications Officer Reem Ibrahim discusses the UK's welfare system challenges, noting that 10% of working-age adults receive out-of-work benefits, many citing mental health reasons after the pandemic. The discussion references a documentary where a JobCentre discouraged a benefits claimant from job training, suggesting it could risk their existing benefits. Ibrahim argues that signing people off work for mental health issues may hinder rather than help their recovery. The conversation explores how pension costs now exceed twice the Ministry of Defence's budget. Ibrahim points to a case where a single mother received £40,000 in combined benefits, well a...
2025-01-2709 min
IEA PodcastHow Britain Learned to Stop Growing | IEA PodcastIn this episode, we explore Ed Davey's proposal for the UK to rejoin the EU customs union. Reem Ibrahim, Tom Clougherty, and Kristian Niemietz demonstrate why this approach would be a backward step even from a Remainer perspective, highlighting how it would give Britain "the worst of all worlds" while restricting its ability to pursue independent trade deals. Their analysis reveals why the customs union was consistently the least beneficial aspect of EU membership for the UK, contrasting with the experience of smaller European nations. Moving to Britain's growth crisis, inspired by Janan Ganesh's thought-provoking FT article "...
2025-01-1843 minThe CapitalistDespatch: Think renting is bad? Just waitAs rents climb ever higher, you’d think the Government would aim to make renting easier. Yet the new Renters' Rights Bill threatens to do just the opposite. Instead of delivering on its promises, the legislation risks making the rental market less accessible and less equitable.Despatch is a fresh addition to The Capitalist, delivering standout writing from the team behind CapX’s indispensable daily briefings. This article was written by Reem Ibrahim and read by Benjamin Wilson. For more sharp insights and thoughtful commentary, subscribe to CapX’s daily briefings. And don't miss the new episod...
2025-01-1705 min
IEA PodcastConverting Socialists Through Stories: The Free the People MethodIn this new interview with libertarian power couple Matt and Terry Kibbe, founders of Free the People, hosted by IEA's Communications Manager, Reem Ibrahim, they explore how storytelling and personal narratives can effectively communicate ideas of liberty and economic freedom. From Terry's experience in the defence industry to Matt's discovery of libertarianism through Rush albums and Austrian economics, their journey showcases innovative approaches to reaching new audiences. The discussion delves into their successful strategy of making complex economic concepts accessible through relatable content and storytelling. Their work at Free the People demonstrates how video content and documentaries...
2025-01-1552 min
IEA PodcastThe Best and Worst Economic Decisions of 2024 | IEA PodcastIn this episode of the IEA Podcast, host Reem Ibrahim joins Tom Clougherty and Daniel Freeman to reflect on the economic and policy highlights and lowlights of 2024. The discussion kicks off with a critical analysis of the government's October budget and its impact on British businesses, followed by concerns about rising protectionism in America and the concerning trend of outdoor smoking bans and other nanny state interventions. The conversation then shifts to more positive developments, including Argentina's promising economic reforms under President Milei and his bold approach to cutting government spending and regulation. The team also discusses...
2025-01-0957 min
a nation of taxpayersLooking back at 2024 & a political quizThe final episode of 2024 with a festive flavour. Podcast host Duncan Barkes is joined by Elliot Keck and Callum McGoldrick from the TPA, along with Joe Dinnage from CapX and Reem Ibrahim from the Institute of Economic Affairs. They discuss the highlights and lowlights of 2024, plus there's a jolly political quiz.
2024-12-1943 min
IEA PodcastChannel 4 Dispatches: Fraser Nelson Inside Britain's Benefits Scandal | IEA InterviewFraser Nelson, former Editor of The Spectator, joins IEA Communications Manager Reem Ibrahim to discuss his recent Channel 4 documentary "Britain's Benefits Scandal". Nelson explores the concerning rise in long-term sickness benefits claims across the UK, particularly among young adults aged 25-34, where numbers have increased by 65% in just five years. In this conversation, Nelson explains how the current benefits system creates perverse incentives that can trap people in long-term unemployment. He discusses how those seeking work or training often face the risk of losing their benefits, while the system makes it relatively easy to claim but difficult...
2024-12-1822 minCross Question with Iain DaleWill Hutton, Jo Gideon, Reem Ibrahim & Mike TappJoining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are economist and former Observer editor Will Hutton, former Conservative MP Jo Gideon, Reem Ibrahim from the Institute of Economic Affairs & Labour MP Mike Tapp.
2024-12-1153 minIain Dale - The Whole ShowAre we sending too many people to prison?Are we sending too many people to prison?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are economist and former Observer editor Will Hutton, former Conservative MP Jo Gideon, Reem Ibrahim from the Institute of Economic Affairs & Labour MP Mike Tapp.
2024-12-112h 29
IEA PodcastWe're Wasting BILLIONS on Net Zero | IEA BriefingJoin IEA's Communications Manager Reem Ibrahim as she sits down with Andy Mayer, Energy Analyst and COO, to discuss Labour's ambitious 2030 net zero plans and the role of nuclear power in Britain's energy future. Following his recent Telegraph article, Mayer explains why the current target of transitioning from 40% renewable energy to 100% by 2030 faces significant challenges, particularly due to the intermittent nature of renewable sources and the inefficiencies in the current gas backup systems. Mayer delves into the unintended consequences of legally binding net zero targets, arguing that they often lead to misallocation of resources and expensive, marginal...
2024-12-0511 min
Last Orders - a spiked podcastThe banter era returnsReem Ibrahim – communications manager at the Institute of Economic Affairs – joins Chris Snowdon and Tom Slater for the latest episode of Last Orders. They discuss the hilarious backlash to Donald Trump’s re-election, the revival of the smoking ban, and why adults like flavoured vapes, too.
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2024-11-0936 min
IEA PodcastPublic Sector Gets a Free Pass on NI Tax Hikes, Vaping Ban & NHS Consultation | IEA PodcastJoin Reem Ibrahim, Acting Director of Communications, as she discusses the latest economic and policy developments with IEA's Executive Director Tom Clougherty and Managing Editor Daniel Freeman. The team dives into pre-budget speculation, particularly focusing on the government's plans to add National Insurance contributions to employer pension contributions - and why the public sector might be exempt from these changes. They explore how this could impact wages, benefits, and the broader economic landscape. The conversation then turns to the controversial ban on disposable vapes. The panel examines why this policy could be counterproductive, discussing how it might...
2024-10-2635 min
IEA PodcastEconomic Freedom vs. Collectivism: Can Conservatives Save Liberty in Britain?Join the Institute of Economic Affairs for a panel discussion on "The Torch of Liberty: Can the Conservative Party win back the young?" at the 2024 Conservative Party Conference. Hosted by Reem Ibrahim, Acting Director of Communications at the IEA, this engaging session features Lord David Frost, Conservative Member of the House of Lords, Tom Clougherty, IEA Executive Director, and Dr. Christopher Snowdon, IEA Head of Lifestyle Economics. The panel explores the crucial question of whether the Conservative Party can rediscover its love for liberty and appeal to younger voters. Our speakers delve into topics such as economic...
2024-10-091h 14
IEA PodcastBoomer vs Zoomer: Exposing Britain's Age DivideDive into the pressing issue of intergenerational inequality with the Institute of Economic Affairs' panel from the 2024 Conservative Party Conference. Hosted by IEA Executive Director Tom Clougherty, this discussion features insights from a diverse group of experts including Jack Ranking MP, Matthew Lesh of Freshwater Strategy, Andrew Griffith MP, and Reem Ibrahim, the IEA's Acting Director of Communications. The panel tackles the challenges facing young people in the UK, from housing affordability and economic opportunities to the brain drain and welfare system concerns. Our speakers explore how conservative principles can address these issues, debating topics such as...
2024-10-081h 20
IEA PodcastFreebies and Scandals: Can Starmer Unite the Party at Conference?In this episode of the IEA Podcast, host Reem Ibrahim is joined by Matthew Lesh and Tom Clougherty to discuss the recent Labour Party Conference, the growing issue of long-term sickness benefits in the UK, and the influential "Foundations: Why Britain has Stagnated" report. The conversation kicks off with insights into the Labour Party's current positioning and challenges as they prepare for a potential return to power, including the party's struggle to articulate a clear vision for governance beyond simply not being the Conservatives. The discussion then shifts to the concerning trend of increasing long-term sickness benefit...
2024-09-3046 min
IEA PodcastNHS Crisis: Is Labour's Plan a Band-Aid on a Bullet Wound? | IEA PodcastIn this episode of the IEA Podcast, host Reem Ibrahim is joined by Tom Clougherty, Executive Director, and Kristian Niemietz, Editorial Director, to discuss pressing issues in UK policy. The conversation kicks off with an analysis of the Darzi report, which exposes deep-rooted problems within the NHS and the government's response to these challenges. The guests explore the limitations of the report and the need for more radical reforms to truly address the health service's issues. The discussion then shifts to the Labour government's controversial proposal to ban junk food advertising before 9:00 PM. Our experts examine the...
2024-09-1344 min
IEA PodcastThe Oasis & Kamala Harris 'Vibes-Based' Politics, Trade Unions & the Housing Crisis | IEA PodcastIn this episode of the IEA Podcast, join host Reem Ibrahim as she engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Kristian Niemietz and Tom Clougherty on pressing issues shaping contemporary political discourse. The trio delves into the concept of 'vibes-based' politics, exploring how superficial appeal often overshadows substantive policy discussions, particularly in areas like price controls and ticketing regulations. The conversation then shifts to the complex world of trade unions, examining their historical role, current challenges, and potential future directions. Drawing from a newly published book by Len Shackleton, the panel offers fresh perspectives on union dynamics in...
2024-09-0652 min
IEA PodcastSmoking Ban in Beer Gardens: The Death of Personal Freedom? | IEA PodcastIn this episode of the IEA Podcast, host Reem Ibrahim is joined by Kristian Niemietz and Tom Clougherty to dissect recent political developments through a classical liberal lens. The panel critically examines Labour's controversial plan to ban smoking in outdoor areas, including pub beer gardens, questioning the justification and potential consequences of such nanny state interventions. They also delve into the implications of the Next equal pay dispute, highlighting the disconnect between economic reasoning and legal judgments in employment tribunals. The conversation takes a broader turn as the guests explore the shifting landscape of political ideologies. They...
2024-08-3037 min
IEA PodcastIs Liberty Dying in Britain?: IEA's Legacy and the Fight for LibertyJoin us for an engaging episode of the IEA Podcast as we delve into the rich history of the Institute of Economic Affairs and explore the enduring importance of freedom in today's world. Our panel, featuring Harrison Griffiths, Communications Manager, Reem Ibrahim, Communications Officer, and Matthew Lesh, Director of Public Policy & Communications, takes us on a journey through the IEA's impactful legacy and discusses how its principles continue to shape economic thought and policy. In this special farewell episode for Matthew Lesh, we examine the current state of freedom in the UK, addressing the challenges and opportunities...
2024-08-2344 min
IEA PodcastTory Collapse, Freedom, Nationalism & Future Direction | Future of the Right PanelJoin us for the recent Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) panel discussion "The Future of the Right". Chaired by Reem Ibrahim, Communications Officer, this event brings together The Rt Hon Steve Baker FRSA, Jack Rankin MP, Dr Steve Davies, Paul Reynolds, and Bartek Staniszewski to explore the critical issues facing the political right and following the Conservative's recent landslide defeat. Our panelists delve into a wide range of topics, including the future of the Conservative Party, the meaning of freedom in modern politics, economic challenges facing the UK, and the evolving definition of right-wing ideology. They discuss...
2024-07-251h 34
Last Orders - a spiked podcastThe snobbery of the ultra-processed-food panicReem Ibrahim, communications officer at the Institute of Economic Affairs, joins Chris Snowdon and Tom Slater for the latest episode of Last Orders. They discuss Chris van Tulleken’s latest musings about UPF, why we shouldn’t ban shisha and why we should ban slow-walking in London.
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2024-05-2530 min
IEA PodcastThe NHS Infected Blood Scandal Explained | IEA PodcastIn this week's IEA Podcast episode, host Reem Ibrahim and guest Andy Mayer from the Institute of Economic Affairs discuss the appalling findings of the UK's Infected Blood Inquiry, which revealed over 30,000 people were infected with HIV and hepatitis C from contaminated NHS blood products in the 1970s-80s.Mayer demonstrates the NHS, clinicians and governments of repeatedly failing patients by covering up risks for decades to avoid compensation, enabled by the NHS's lack of market incentives for transparency and innovation - a catastrophic institutional failure costing thousands of lives. Exploring why the NHS covered up...
2024-05-2432 min
Wright on the NailUS Campus Protests and UK Local Elections: For How Long Can We Ignore The Young?In this week’s News Roundtable episode, Chris Wright is joined by political commentator, Marina Purkiss, Managing Editor of Local Government Studies and Co-Convenor of the UK Political Studies Association's Specialist Group on Local Politics, Dr Peter Eckersley, Communications Officer at the Institute of Economic Affairs, Reem Ibrahim, and Jean Monnet Professor of European Integration at the National University of Ireland Maynooth, John O’Brennan.Chris introduces with a scintillating monologue reflecting on the student protests in the US in the late 1960s, which he was a part of. He asks the panel whether today's re-engagement of the...
2024-04-3056 minWright on the NailHas Thatcherism Failed? The Young vs The Old, and Donald Trump Climbs the Rich ListIn this week’s News Roundtable episode, Chris Wright is joined by writer, journalist and broadcaster, Christina Patterson, Communications Officer at the Institute of Economic Affairs, Reem Ibrahim, UK and US political commentator Edward Hardy, and Chief Economic Adviser at the Centre for Economics and Business Research, Vicky Pryce.The conversation kicks off with an in-depth analysis of the Conservative Party’s scheme to tear itself apart. They turn to the economic legacy of Thatcher and discuss whether privatisation, such as of Water and the Railways, is the foundational cause for Britain’s dire problems today. They also pi...
2024-03-291h 17
Politics UncensoredEpisode 33- Political Predictions for 2024This week, Ali was joined by Reem Ibrahim from the IEA and Areeb Ullah from Middle East Eye to discuss their political predictions for the next year. Also Natalie Balmain joined Ali to dissect some of the biggest political stories from the week.
2024-02-0959 min
IEA PodcastOxfam is wrong about inequality, says IEA's Professor Len ShackletonDelve into the discussion between Professor Len Shackleton and Reem Ibrahim as they dissect Oxfam's latest report, "Inequality Inc," on the IEA Podcast. Shackleton challenges prevailing narratives on global inequality, scrutinising proposed tax policies and nationalisation demands.Join the conversation as they explore the nuances of wealth measurement, distinguish poverty from inequality, and assess the potential impact on pension funds and investment portfolios. Subscribe, like, and share for insightful insights into global economic challenges and stay informed on pressing economic issues. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with...
2024-02-0630 min
Vaping Unplugged PodcastThe UK’s Vape Ban Explained | Vaping Unplugged Podcast with Reem Ibrahim Ep. 42This week, we're tackling the UK's controversial move to impose a generation ban on vapes, a topic that's stirring debate across the nation and the world.We explore the implications of the ban, the potential impact on public health, and get into the broader conversation on tobacco harm reduction and regulatory policies.Joining us is a distinguished guest, Reem Ibrahim, Communications Officer and Linda Whetstone Scholar at the Institute of Economic Affairs. Known for her regular appearances on major platforms like the BBC, LBC, GB News, TalkTV, and her insights in The Telegraph...
2024-02-0236 minWright on the NailRwanda Win for Sunak! But Does Anyone Actually Care?In this week’s News Roundtable episode, Chris Wright is joined by writer, journalist and broadcaster, Christina Patterson, Communications Officer at the Institute of Economic Affairs, Reem Ibrahim, and former Political Editor of the Sunday Mirror, Nigel Nelson.Chris kicks the conversation off with Rishi Sunak’s seemingly desperate electoral ploy to push through the Rwanda scheme, passing the Safety of Rwanda Bill through the House of Commons on Wednesday night. The panel analyse whether the public is as concerned with the issue of immigration as the government have convinced themselves they are, and how Britain should be a...
2024-01-1946 min
IEA PodcastThe Argentinian Battle of Ideas | Breaking BarriersLibertarian economist and first-term congressman Javier Milei has won a decisive victory in Argentina’s presidential election. But how did they manage to mobilise Argentinian people to vote for someone who wants to significantly reduce the size of the state?In this week's episode of Breaking Barriers, IEA Communications Officer and Linda Whetstone Scholar Reem Ibrahim sits down with Valentina Zenocrati. Valentina led the campaign at universities, and leads the Ladies of Liberty Alliance chapter in Mendoza, Argentina. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or ge...
2023-12-2126 min
IEA PodcastProhibition 2.0: The Future of UK Tobacco PolicyIn October, Rishi Sunak announced plans to introduce a generational ban on tobacco sales which will forbid anyone born after 2008 from ever buying cigarettes, loose tobacco, heated tobacco, shisha and cigarette papers.Where does this leave smokers today and in the future? Is the government opening a new front in the war on drugs and what are the implications for crime, tax and personal liberty?This panel, hosted by the Institute of Economic Affairs, discussed the government’s plans to implement the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.Panelists: Re...
2023-12-081h 14
IEA PublicationsA Vapid Solution: Why banning disposable e-cigarettes would be a failure of law-enforcement, by Reem Ibrahim and Christopher SnowdonThis is an audiobook version of the Institute of Economic Affairs publication 'A Vapid Solution: Why banning disposable e-cigarettes would be a failure of law-enforcement', written by IEA Communications Officer and Linda Whetstone Scholar Reem Ibrahim, and IEA Head of Lifestyle Economics Christopher Snowdon. The full publication can be read at: https://iea.org.uk/publications/a-vapid-solution-why-banning-disposable-e-cigarettes-would-be-a-failure-of-law-enforcement/This audiobook was read by Elise Busset. Get full access to Insider at insider.iea.org.uk/subscribe
2023-11-2914 minWright on the NailVorderman + Braverman: Free Speech and Speaking FreelyIn this week’s News Roundtable episode, Chris Wright is joined by political commentators, Marina Purkiss, Edward Hardy, and political commentator and Communications Officer for the Institute of Economic Affairs Reem Ibrahim.This week’s debate kicks off and remains with the issues surrounding Home Secretary Suella Braverman. She has yet again been called out for the use of toxic language in the public sphere, criticising the Metropolitan Police claiming they have a left-wing bias regarding their treatment of protesters, and calling the pro-Palestinian demonstrations ‘hate marches’. The panel analyses and discusses the significance of language in politics...
2023-11-1152 min
IEA PodcastPrivatisation: What Worked?There have been countless examples of privatisations across the world, but what determines success?In this video, IEA Communications Officer and Linda Whetstone Scholar Reem Ibrahim sits down with IEA Trade Fellow Shanker Singham. Shanker is one of the world's leading trade and competition lawyers, and worked on the privatisation of the UK electricity market. He was also the Director of the International Trade and Competition Unit (ITCU) of the Institute of Economic Affairs. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...
2023-10-1626 min
IEA PodcastNaked Feminism? | Breaking BarriersHow did women make the West rich? Why do governments and societies seek to police women's bodies?In this week's episode of Breaking Barriers, IEA Communications Officer and Linda Whetstone Scholar Reem Ibrahim sat down with Victoria Bateman, a British feminist economist and academic, specialising in economic history. She is a fellow in economics at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge. Victoria is also the author of The Sex Factor: How Women Made the West Rich, and Naked Feminism: Breaking the Cult of Female Modesty. This is a public episode. If you'd like to...
2023-09-251h 05
IEA PodcastThe Truth About The Gender Pay Gap | Breaking BarriersIs there a Gender Pay Gap? Do the statistics really tell us the whole story? Why are childcare costs so high? In this week's episode of Breaking Barriers, IEA Communications Officer and Linda Whetstone Scholar Reem Ibrahim sits down with the Deputy Comment Editor at the Telegraph Annabel Denham to debunk the Gender Pay Gap, and discuss possible solutions to cut childcare costs. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit insider.iea.org.uk/subscribe
2023-09-1128 min
IEA PodcastHow Governments Oppress Women | Breaking BarriersWhy do authoritarian governments oppress women in different ways to men? How has social media facilitated the freedom movement in oppressive regimes?In this episode of Breaking Barriers, IEA Communications Officer and Linda Whetstone Scholar Reem Ibrahim speaks to the Founder of More To Her Story, Sarah Little. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit insider.iea.org.uk/subscribe
2023-09-0936 min
Talk BreakfastLook-Ness!CEO of Independent Business Network Brendan Chilton kicks off today's show by delving into the morning's top headlines as hundreds of council staff are 'working from the beach' – with a ten-fold increase in the number allowed to log in from abroad. Town hall bosses have granted more than 1,350 requests to work from overseas over the past three years, figures show. Communications Officer at the IEA Reem Ibrahim joins shortly after to discuss Britain's welfare hotspots as Glasgow, Liverpool and Manchester one in five people in the working-age population are claiming out-of-work benefits. We speak to Councillor Tony Ball from Essex Co...
2023-09-041h 05
IEA PodcastThe Ultra-Low Emission Zone: Should We Tax Negative Externalities?Should we tax negative externalities like air pollution?Join us for a thought-provoking debate on one of London's most contentious policies, Sadiq Khan's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ).Andy Mayer, the Energy Analyst at the Institute of Economic Affairs, argues against the ULEZ scheme, emphasising its potential economic and social implications. On the other side of the debate, Daniel Freeman, Research Assistant at the Institute of Economic Affairs, makes the case for the ULEZ, highlighting its positive impact on environmental sustainability and public health.Moderating this debate is Reem Ibrahim...
2023-09-0133 minWright on the NailCut the Politics - What’s Really Happening in the UK?In this week’s News Roundtable episode, Chris Wright is joined by award-winning I journalist Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, US and UK political commentator Edward Hardy, and commentator and communications officer for the Institute of Economic Affairs Reem Ibrahim.The conversation starts off with the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan’s recent expansion of ULEZ as a public health and environmental measure. The panel discuss if it is the right policy in view of its benefits and the short-term impact on individuals. Chris then asks whether Labour are doing the right thing in allowing their political image to s...
2023-08-3150 minWright on the NailNailed it! Why the Labour Left Bloc Progressives Must Go SoloIn this ‘Nailed It!’ episode we look back on two episodes in which, it’s fair to say, Chris and his guests touched on more revolutionary political theories than they usually do. In Lockdown Regret, Starmer's Betrayal - is socialism dead? (March 2023) Nima Tavallaey Roodsari explains that the current Labour Party is really a liberal party, calling for the formation of a truly socialist party. He had a particular leader in mind… Panellists Nima, David Osland, and Reem Ibrahim discuss whether Keir Starmer was right to kick Jeremy Corbyn out of the Labour Party. Is a broad church o...
2023-08-2523 minWright on the NailULEZ, Housing, Farage, and Musk, with Jess Barnard and Reem IbrahimIn this week’s news roundtable episode, Chris Wright CBE is joined by two bright young political minds with opposing standpoints: political commentator, and Communications Officer at the Institute of Economic Affairs, Reem Ibrahim, and Labour Party National Executive Committee Member, Jess Barnard. The conversation kicks off with Labour’s recent political crisis over ULEZ in the backdrop to their by-election defeat in Uxbridge. They ask why green policies seem to be hurting working-class families. Chris and the panel talk about pay and taxation. Is the system fair? How do we solve the housing crisis? Is i...
2023-07-2850 minWright on the NailRwanda Rejected, Thames Water, and Discrimination in the UKIn this week’s News Roundtable episode, Chris Wright CBE is joined by UK & US political commentator and journalist, Edward Hardy, political commentator and Communications Officer at the Institute of Economic Affairs, Reem Ibrahim, and Conservative Political Commentator, Lee Harris.The discussion starts with the week’s big news on the government’s Illegal Immigration Bill and the ruling against it by the Court of Appeal, the highest court within the Senior Courts of England and Wales that deals only with appeals from other courts or tribunals. The panel discuss whether the policy proposal is fundamentally flawed, and fu...
2023-06-301h 08
The Radical English GentlemenWoman Kills Baby, Boris Johnson Steps Down, SNP Corruption, Economic Growth, Immigration and more W/Reem Ibrahim | Reg Podcast #76In this weeks episode I am joined by Reem Ibrahim who is a fellow UK libertarian, at the institute of economic affair and also a regular guest on GB news, Talk TV and now more the BBC, which is brilliant. We speak about the free market, regulation, news and culture in the UK. Firstly we start off by talking about the woman who killed her 34 week year old baby with abortion pills, why people don't want kids, economic growth, immigration, Boris Johnson, SNP, Corruption and so much more. Was a fascinating conversation and pleasure to speak to her, I...
2023-06-1555 minTalk BreakfastPassport To PimlicoConservative Peer Lord Stewart Jackson of Peterborough kicks off today's show to delve through the morning's top headlines as Boris Johnson is warned his Covid inquiry legal funding could be withdrawn. Kevin O'Sullivan joins shortly after to react to Holly Willoughby's statement in full as she returns to This Morning for the first time since Phillip Schofield's exit. As Rishi Sunak held a press conference in Dover this morning to insist that his plan to reduce immigration is working, we speak to former MEP Rupert Lowe for his view on the speech by the Prime Minister and the annoying migrant cr...
2023-06-0557 min
IEA PodcastShould Liberals Engage In The Culture War? | IEA DebateLiberals are split on the culture war. On the one hand, many regard increasing censorship in universities and public institutions as a threat to liberal values and as such a legitimate intellectual battle ground. Others, however, are more wary, and argue that liberals should be hesitant in potentially allying themselves with elements of the conservative right. In this debate, chaired by IEA Head of Public Policy and Communications Matthew Lesh, this question is put to the test. Arguing for the motion:IEA Head of Po...
2023-04-251h 00Wright on the NailNews Roundtable: Climate Protests, ‘Fake’ Fox News, and NHS StrikesIn this week's 'News Roundtable' episode, host Chris Wright is joined by journalist and author of Fake History Otto English, Labour NEC member Jess Barnard, journalist and broadcaster Reem Ibrahim, and political commentator Lee Harris.This week kicks off with a fascinating debate on the climate crisis brought to our attention by recent and ongoing protests by animal rights and climate activist groups Animal Rising and Just Stop Oil, while Extinction Rebellion is planning a mass protest during the London Marathon this weekend. With a panel split on whether the...
2023-04-2056 minWright on the NailNews Roundtable: Lockdown Regret, Starmer's Betrayal - is socialism dead?In this week's 'News Roundtable' episode, host Chris Wright is joined by political journalist and author David Osland, journalist and broadcaster Reem Ibrahim, and football journalist and broadcaster Nima Tavallaey Roodsari.The conversation kicks off with the panel debating lockdown three years on. Nima shares how Sweden handled the virus by not locking down and compares this to the UK, sharing insight into how the virus impacted the Swedish economy. The panel deliberates whether the lockdown was right or wrong considering the lasting social and economic effects – is hindsight a wonderful thing?
2023-03-3051 minCross Question with Iain DaleDan Jarvis, Katherine Fletcher, Dave Doogan & Reem IbrahimBen Kentish sits in and is joined on Cross Question by Labour MP Dan Jarvis, Conservative MP Katherine Fletcher, SNP MP Dave Doogan and Reem Ibrahim from the Institute of Economic Affairs.
2023-03-0149 min
Talk TV RadioPlank Of The Week with Mike GrahamNobody is safe as Mike Graham presents the ultimate panel show where the guests get to nominate their Plank of the Week. This week's plank pickers are Isabel Oakeshott, Russell Quirk, Reem Ibrahim, Leon Emirali.
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2023-01-2147 minTalk BreakfastCut It Out!Political Columnist at The Sun Trevor Kavanagh kicks off todays show to discuss the ‘vicious war’ inside the Tory party as we enter the second day of the conference in Birmingham. Sir John Redwood MP joins shortly after live from the ICC to discuss the governments decision to U turn on plans to scrap the 45p tax rate. James Sunderland MP returns to the Independent Republic to discuss his views as the story developed. Young Conservative member and political commentator Reem Ibrahim joins shortly after to discuss her views on protests taken place outside the conference centre, and Russell Quirk expla...
2022-10-031h 02Talk BreakfastA Period Of ConfusionAuthor and Sociologist Frank Furedi kicks off tomorrows show to discuss how modern slavery laws are becoming the ‘biggest loophole’ for migrants and why Supermarket Iceland's attempts to roll out an interest-free loan scheme to help shoppers amid the cost-of-living crisis simply wont work in the long run. Conservative MP for Rayleigh and Wickford, and Former Minister of State for Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Mark Francois MP joins shortly after to discuss why RAF jobs boss has quit amid claims 'offers to white men are paused to meet diversity targets'. Criminal Defence Lawyer, Author & Commentator Nick Freeman returns to T...
2022-08-171h 07
Think with LucieEpisode 6 - Discussion Series - Should the British monarchy be abolished? with Reem Ibrahim (LSE) and Shaurya Chandravanshi (LSE)In this episode, Reem and Shaurya discussed the role of monarchy in our society and if we should or shouldn’t keep supporting it.
Reem will be defending the existence of the British monarchy and Shaurya will be opposing it.
We talked about the role of the monarchy in the UK, powers of the Queen, the royals' relationship with the media, how they make money, how they're adapting to modern times and what the exit of Harry and Megan means for the royal family.
Enjoy.
2021-10-271h 26
Dukkan ShowE080: Ghost Love Mix (By Toofless)As always, we got you covered with our mixes courtesy of our main man Toofless. This time he got behind the decks to cook something special, with some VOs from Irshad. Mix includes tracks by 264 Cru (Essari, Nasrawi & Zed Bias), Zahed Sultan, Yaseen Ibrahim, New Slang Entertainment (Sajid, Rotation and thirdless), and Bei Ru. Kick back, relax, and enjoy the tunes. #WelcomeToYourTribe ---- The Dukkan Show is hosted by OT, Irshad, Toofless, and Reem www.dukkanshow.com Facebook | Instagram | TwitterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2017-07-251h 33
Dukkan ShowE076: Post Eid FixAs always, Toofless' compiles and puts together a music mix for your listening pleasure. Kick back in the office or your car seat and enjoy. Mix includes music by our friends & fam: Narcy Muqaata Bei Ru Moh Flow AY the Producer The Recipe Al Nather Stephon Lemar Yaseen Ibrahim Da Poet/Tektosag Records Sammany Dan Green Peace Exclusive Mixx Zahed Sultan Lord Finesse Mixx #WelcomeToYourTribe ---- The Dukkan Show is hosted by OT, Irshad, Toofless, and Reem www.dukkanshow.com Facebook | Instagram | TwitterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2017-06-273h 26
Dukkan ShowE075: Malual (Ramadan Series - OT)Ramdan Kareem, Fam. Welcome to the Ramadan Poetry Series, where we share poetry that speaks to us. This week, Irshad shares a piece. Malual is a piece by the legendary, late Sudanese poet Salah Ibrahim that addressed the sociopolitical situations of the Northern & Southern Sudanese. #WelcomeToYourTribe ---- The Dukkan Show is hosted by OT, Irshad, Toofless, and Reem www.dukkanshow.com Facebook | Instagram | TwitterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2017-06-2004 min
Dukkan ShowE008: Migrating BirdsThis week the guys are joined by Toofless’ eldest sister Hiba, who happens to be a poet, by the Dukkan. During which, they discussed poetry and Hip Hop, Hiba shares her story, inspirations, and experiences. Irshad and OT also got to see Toofless in a new light through his interactions with his sister, shared family stories, and the influences of literature and poetry in his family. Towards the end, Irshad and Hiba recite their favorite poems.Grab a seat and tune in to the conversation.From Dubai to the world.----Dukkan Show Linkswww.dukkanshow.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter----The Hosts:OT: Instagram | Twi...
2016-03-2258 min
Dukkan ShowSpecial Episode | Future of The UAE Music IndustryJoin us this week on a very special episode!On Sunday, the 31st of January, our cohost Irshad moderated The Future of The UAE Music Industry, organized by Deniece Wheeler & Brown Book at the Intersect by Lexus in Dubai.The panelists were:Mike Fairburn, General Manager of Sony Music Entertainment Middle EastVartivar Basmajian, Regional Product Manager of Virgin MegastoreLee Charteris, Vice President of Operations at Flash EntertainmentNerses, co-founder of White Cube StudiosSimon Coates, founder of TseTse Fly Middle East, the regions first platform for sound artists and experimental musiciansDJ Mocity, music entrepreneur, international A&R agent, and DJGrab a seat a...
2016-02-091h 30
Dukkan ShowE003: Do You, Boo BooThis week the guys are joined by their friend Zi at the Dukkan as they share memories, laughs, inside jokes and dwell on fashion, it's history, Toofless' opinionated fashion POV, and the major difference between fashion and style. As usual the guys end the session with a great mix by Toofless, and this time, it's a nostalgic one!Grab a seat and tune in to the conversation.From Dubai to the rest of the world.----Hosts:OT ( twitter.com/OTofficial / instagram.com/OTofficial )Toofless ( https://soundcloud.com/feras-ibrahim )Irshad ( twitter.com/irshad_ini ) / ( instagram.com/irshad_ini )----Guest:Zi is a beauty and fa...
2016-02-0253 min
Dukkan ShowE002: The Thing About Choices Is...Join the guys this week as they kick it by the Dukkan and dwell on Irshad's dilemma, the news he had to break to his parents, and his father's involvement in his decisions. Listen to the guys dwell on the topic and highlight certain aspects of their upbringing and how it affects their lives today.Grab a seat and tune in to the conversation.From Dubai to the rest of the world.----Hosts:OT ( https://twitter.com/OTofficial / https://instagram.com/OTofficial )Toofless ( https://soundcloud.com/feras-ibrahim )Irshad ( https://twitter.com/irshad_ini ) / ( https://instagram.com/irshad_ini )See omnystudio.com/liste...
2016-01-2643 min