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How do we get to net zero?

By Home, Podcast, Ryan Shorthouse, Sam Robinson

This edition of our Heads apart? podcast asks how we get to net zero, and whether we are doing enough to achieve it. We explore whether Extinction Rebellion’s recent protests and tactics are justified, how conservatives should respond to the emergence of Extinction Rebellion, and how radical policies to achieve net zero need to be. We are joined by  Professor Rupert Read, a national spokesperson for Extinction Rebellion, and Sam Hall, the new Director of the Conservative Environment Network and former civil servant in DEFRA.

Political analysis today can be shouty and superficial, with people shaming and stereotyping those who disagree with them. We take a different approach. Our podcast brings together people with different views to engage in respectful, thoughtful and detailed discussion on major political and cultural issues.

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Presented by: Ryan Shorthouse | Produced by: Sam Robinson

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October 24, 2019

Is Britain’s constitution fit for purpose?

By Home, Podcast, Ryan Shorthouse, Sam Robinson

This edition of our Heads apart? podcast asks whether Britain’s constitution is fit for purpose. We explore whether Parliament’s recent prorogation was justified, the clash between representative and direct democracy and the changing nature of an MP’s role. We are joined by Professor Vernon Bogdanor, Research Professor at the Centre for British Politics and Government at King’s College London, and Iain Martin, Founder of Reaction and a columnist for The Times.

Political analysis today can be shouty and superficial, with people shaming and stereotyping those who disagree with them. We take a different approach. Our podcast brings together people with different views to engage in respectful, thoughtful and detailed discussion on major political and cultural issues.

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Presented by: Ryan Shorthouse | Produced by: Sam Robinson

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September 24, 2019

How do we tackle low pay?

By Home, Podcast, Ryan Shorthouse, Sam Robinson

This edition of our Heads apart? podcast asks: how do we tackle low pay in Britain? We explore whether the benefits system is working for those on low pay, the role education policy can play in improving productivity, and ask whether Britain’s economy should become more like Singapore’s or more like Sweden’s. We are joined by Peter Franklin, Associate Editor at Unherd and former Conservative policy adviser, and George Eaton, Assistant Editor at the New Statesman.

Political analysis today can be shouty and superficial, with people shaming and stereotyping those who disagree with them. We take a different approach. Our podcast brings together people with different views to engage in respectful, thoughtful and detailed discussion on major political and cultural issues.

Music credit: Lights by Sappheiros

Presented by: Ryan Shorthouse | Produced by: Sam Robinson

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August 30, 2019

Nationalisation or privatisation?

By Anvar Sarygulov, Home, Podcast, Ryan Shorthouse

This edition of our Heads apart? podcast asks: Nationalisation or privatisation? We explore whether the trend of privatisation that began under Thatcher has worked or whether it is time to nationalise some industries. We are joined by Sam Bowman, Associate at Fingleton Associates and former Executive Director at the Adam Smith Institute, and Cat Hobbs, founder and director of We Own It, an organisation that campaigns for public ownership of public services.

Political analysis today can be shouty and superficial, with people shaming and stereotyping those who disagree with them. We defiantly take a different approach. Our podcast brings together people with different views to engage in respectful, thoughtful and detailed discussion on major political and cultural issues.

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Presented by: Ryan Shorthouse | Produced by: Anvar Sarygulov

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July 12, 2019

How should post-Brexit Britain defend itself?

By Home, Podcast

This edition of our Heads apart? podcast asks: How should post-Brexit Britain defend itself? We explore the impact of NATO and EU on our defence capabilities and discuss whether the UK’s status as an intervening world power are now truly over. We are joined by Simon Jenkins, Guardian columnist and author of Mission Accomplished? The Crisis of International Intervention, and James Rogers, founding member of the Henry Jackson Society and the Director of their Global Britain Programme.

Political analysis today can be shouty and superficial, with people shaming and stereotyping those who disagree with them. We defiantly take a different approach. Our podcast brings together people with different views to engage in respectful, thoughtful and detailed discussion on major political and cultural issues.

Music credit: Lights by Sappheiros

Presented by: Ryan Shorthouse | Produced by: Anvar Sarygulov

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June 12, 2019

Should we be afraid of populism?

By Home, Podcast

This edition of our Heads apart? podcast asks: Should we be afraid of populism? We explore the phenomena of populism and consider arguments for why we should, or should not, be concerned about it. We are joined by Tim Bale, Professor of Politics and Director of Mile End Institute at Queen Mary University of London, and Matthew Elliott, ex-Chief Executive of Vote Leave and NOtoAV and Founder of Taxpayers’ Alliance.

Political analysis today can be shouty and superficial, with people shaming and stereotyping those who disagree with them. We defiantly take a different approach. Our podcast brings together people with different views to engage in respectful, thoughtful and detailed discussion on major political and cultural issues.

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Presented by: Ryan Shorthouse | Produced by: Anvar Sarygulov

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May 24, 2019

Too much nannying?

By Home, Podcast

This edition of our Heads apart? podcast asks: too much nannying? We explore arguments for and against government interventions in our personal lives and choices. We are joined by Christopher Snowdon, Head of Lifestyle Economics at the IEA, and Tom Chivers, science writer and Unherd columnist.

Political analysis today can be shouty and superficial, with people shaming and stereotyping those who disagree with them. We defiantly take a different approach. Our podcast brings together people with different views to engage in respectful, thoughtful and detailed discussion on major political and cultural issues.

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Presented by: Ryan Shorthouse | Produced by: Robert Hansard

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March 29, 2019

Are there too many graduates in the UK?

By Home, Podcast

Heads Apart? is Bright Blue’s new podcast.

Political analysis today can be shouty and superficial, with people shaming and stereotyping those who disagree with them. We defiantly take a different approach. Our podcast brings together people with different views to engage in respectful, thoughtful and detailed discussion on major political and cultural issues.

The first edition of our Heads apart? podcast asks: are there too many graduates in the UK? We explore this on the eve of the launch of the government-commissioned Augar Review into post-18 education. We are joined by Lord David Willetts, the former Universities Minister, and David Goodhart, Author of The road to somewhere.

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Presented by: Ryan Shorthouse | Produced by: Robert Hansard

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February 19, 2019
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