Reasons to be Cheerful with Ed Miliband & Geoff Lloyd
406 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 85 ratingsFormer Labour Party leader Ed Miliband and Sony Award-winning radio host Geoff Lloyd unearth big ideas that can change society for the better.
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216. YOUR ONE-STOP COP(26): One week in
November 08, 2021 00:27 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBEd’s spent the week in Glasgow at COP26. He brings you the voices of young activists demanding change, including Anna, a young Glasgow climate striker. Then he talks to Simon Stiel, Minister for Climate Resilience in Grenada and Pete Betts, former top UK civil servant on climate negotiations, now a leading voice on the state of the play. Plus Geoff pitches in with his impressions from the outside and Ed tells us what a ‘Jack and Jill’ bathroom is and who he shared one with this week. Hosted...
215. FOLLOW THE (CITY) LEADER: the power of local action on the climate crisis
October 31, 2021 23:10 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBHello! As COP26 kicks off, we’re exploring how cities and towns are leading the way on tackling the climate crisis. Mark Watts from C40 Cities talks us through how some of the world’s largest cities — from Milan to Seoul — are taking urgent action to reduce emissions. Polly Billington from UK100 tells us what local leaders are up to in the UK. And deputy mayor of Paris Celia Blauel is back to tell us about the city’s ambitious climate plan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
214. PALACES FOR THE PEOPLE: the future of public libraries
October 24, 2021 23:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBHello! Libraries are about far more than borrowing books. We’re exploring how libraries around the world serve their communities and are adapting to changing needs. Sociologist Eric Klinenberg explains why libraries help build social solidarity and should be a priority for government investment. Marie Østergård tells us about libraries in the Danish city of Aarhus, home of the world-renowned Dokk1. And Isobel Hunter from Library Connected gives us reasons to be cheerful from the UK, despite ...
213. WOULDN’T IT BE NICE IF WE WERE OLDER: creating age-friendly communities
October 18, 2021 00:17 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBHello! We know the UK’s population is getting older, but what should that mean for our towns, villages and cities? We’re talking about ‘age-friendly communities’ — places where people of all ages can live healthy and active lives. Natalie Turner from the Centre for Ageing Better explains the idea. Paul McGarry from Greater Manchester Ageing Hub tells us how the city region has lead the way on putting it into practice. And Anne Berit Rafoss gives us the view from Norway. Featuring special g...
212. WARMER HOMES AND LOWER BILLS: time to get retrofit
October 10, 2021 23:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBHello! Millions of homes across Britain need retrofitting with insulation and low carbon heating to meet our climate goals. We chat to Josh Emden from IPPR about the many benefits of a national retrofit programme and how government can make it happen. Then Aneaka Kellay from Carbon Coop explains how they’re piloting a people-powered approach to retrofitting homes in Manchester. AND we chat to writer and director Matt Woodhead about Who Cares — his fantastic play about young carers, current...
211. WHO GETS ON IN MODERN BRITAIN: breaking the class ceiling
October 03, 2021 23:00 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBHello! Sociologist Sam Friedman has spent years exploring how class shapes our society. He argues Britain faces a powerful ‘class ceiling’ that affects who can access certain jobs and then progress in them. We chat to Sam about why that is and what we can do about it. Then Isabel Farchy from the Creative Mentor Network tells us how her charity is working to widen access to careers in the creative industries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
210. HAVE I GOT TOOZE FOR YOU: Adam Tooze on Covid, climate & learning from history
September 26, 2021 23:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBHello! We’re chatting to incredibly prolific historian Adam Tooze about his new book ‘Shutdown: How Covid Shook the World’s Economy’. We talk to Adam about the response to Covid around the world and what it means for everything from the rise of China to the future of the Green New Deal. PLUS Fiona McIntyre on her mission to open up the wonders of dolphin spotting on the coast of Aberdeen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
209. THE RISE OF ROBO-BOSSES: reining in algorithmic management
September 19, 2021 23:00 - 53 minutes - 48.5 MBHello! Advances in technology are enabling new ways to monitor and manage people at work. How can we ensure workers don’t lose out from the rise of ‘algorithmic management’? Future of work expert Beth Gutelius tells us about a Californian law cracking down on issues in the warehouse industry. Then Anna Thomas from the Institute for the Future of Work and Mary Towers from the TUC talk us through the scale of the problem in the UK and what do to about it. AND we chat to Tim Burgess about the ...
208. THE FUTURE OF MONEY: from cryptocurrency to the decline of cash
September 12, 2021 23:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBHello! This week we’re getting our heads around the mind-boggling world of digital currencies. The Guardian’s UK tech editor Alex Hern answers our questions about Bitcoin — from how it actually works to its extraordinarily high energy use. Josh Ryan-Collins from UCL tells us why the Bank of England is exploring introducing its own digital currency. And Rachel Statham from IPPR explains why the discussion about the future of money shouldn’t ignore the role of cash. AND we chat to Ray Hopkins...
207. BORN TO REWILD
September 05, 2021 23:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBHello! We’re celebrating the start of September with an episode on rewilding — the idea of restoring eco-systems so nature can take care of itself. Alastair Driver from Rewilding Britain talks us through what it is and how to make it happen. Steve Micklewright explains how Trees for Life is rewilding parts of the Scottish Highlands. And Jan Stannard from Heal Rewilding talks about their plans to make rewilding accessible to everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...
206. COUNTDOWN TO THE CLIMATE SUMMIT #4: What can we all do?
August 29, 2021 23:00 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MBHello! For the final part of our special series on this year’s COP 26 climate summit, we’re exploring how the climate movement is pushing world leaders to act. Ugandan climate activist Vanessa Nakate tells us about her journey into activism and what she is calling for now. Then Tommy Vickerstaff from 350.org explains how we can all get involved in campaigning around the COP. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
205. COUNTDOWN TO THE CLIMATE SUMMIT #3: What needs to happen?
August 22, 2021 23:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBHello! For the latest stage of our journey through the world of COP 26, we’re exploring the politics of the climate summit. Experts Pete Betts, Farhana Yamin and Saleemul Huq are back to talk us through the outcomes we need from COP 26 and the challenges in making them happen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
204. COUNTDOWN TO THE CLIMATE SUMMIT #2: What are the stakes?
August 15, 2021 23:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBHello! In the second episode of our series on the COP 26 climate summit, we’re exploring what’s at stake in tackling the climate crisis. Scientist Emily Shuckburgh explains the need for urgent action. Then Saleemul Huq from the International Centre for Climate Change and Development in Bangladesh and former president of the Maldives Mohamed Nasheed talk about how the climate crisis is impacting countries around the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
203. COUNTDOWN TO THE CLIMATE SUMMIT #1: How did we get here?
August 08, 2021 23:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBHello! For the next few weeks we’re treating you to some special episodes about COP 26, the crucial climate summit taking place in Glasgow this November. First, we're talking through the basics and asking how on earth we got to where we are today. Author Alice Bell gives a whistle-stop history of our understanding of the climate crisis and the political response to it. Then two COP veterans, climate lawyer Farhana Yamin and former negotiator Pete Betts, talk us through their reflections on pr...
202. REASONS TO BE WELSH (Rhesymau i fod yn Gymreig)
August 01, 2021 23:00 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBHello! We spend lots of time exploring great ideas around the world but this week we’re looking closer to home. It’s Reasons to be Welsh! First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford tells us about where the Welsh Government is leading the way on innovative ideas from tackling the climate crisis to inequality, the importance of devolution in making it happen AND his love of cheese. Then we catch up with Future Generations Commissioner for Wales Sophie Howe about how she’s pushing for long-term thi...
201. SECRETS AND LIDOS: the people-powered pool movement
July 25, 2021 23:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBHello! Lee-doh or ly-doh? We’re asking the big questions about the lido revival taking place across the UK. Many towns and cities saw their outdoor pools close during the twentieth century but lidos are back on the up. Journalist Chris Beanland talks us through the history here and around the world. Emma Pusill tells us about the amazing community groups taking lidos into their own hands. And we chat to Deborah Aydon about her campaign for a brilliant new “people’s pool” on Merseyside. Host...
200. PUTTING FAIRNESS AT THE HEART OF THE GREEN TRANSITION
July 18, 2021 23:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBHello! It’s our 200th episode! We’re talking about the groundbreaking Environmental Justice Commission, which has just published an ambitious plan for putting fairness at the heart of tackling the climate crisis. Caroline Lucas and Hilary Benn, two of the co-chairs of the commission, talk us through some of the key ideas. Then Paul Nowak from the TUC explains why it is vital to put the interests and voice of workers at the centre of the transition. AND to celebrate reaching the big 200 we’r...
199. STRAIGHT TO VOICEMAIL: the right to disconnect from work
July 11, 2021 23:00 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBHello! How can we properly switch off from work in an era of phones, email and remote working? We’re exploring the ‘right to disconnect’ — the idea that people should have a right to disengage from messages and calls outside of their working hours. Professor Anna Cox explains the importance of work-life boundaries. Andrew Pakes from the Prospect Union tells us what a right to disconnect could look like. And Caroline Sauvajol-Rialland talks us through what we can learn from France. Plus writ...
198. A DECENT LIFE FOR ALL: the case for a new social guarantee
July 04, 2021 23:00 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBHello! How can we ensure everyone has access to the essentials for a decent life? A coalition of campaigners argue we need a new ‘Social Guarantee’ based on three pillars: living wage jobs, universal public services, and fixing our safety net with a living income. We talk through the idea and how to make it happen with Social Guarantee expert Maeve Cohen who tells us about the thinking behind the concept, leader of Camden Council Georgia Gould who is piloting new universal services and the ...
197. GO BIG #4: How We Can All Make Change Happen
June 27, 2021 23:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBHello! For the final week of our Go Big podcast book tour, we’re talking to incredible people successfully campaigning for change around the world. Ali Abdi and Elbashir Idris talk about the campaign for the first Halal Nando’s in Cardiff and the amazing community activism fighting for social justice that it inspired. Fast food worker and union activist Adriana Alvarez tells us about the remarkable successes of the Fight for $15 in the US. Jane Thewlis talks us through her work in the UK on ...
196. GO BIG #3: A Big Idea to Repair Our Democracy
June 20, 2021 23:00 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBHello! It’s the third episode of our podcast book tour, exploring ideas from Ed’s new book ‘Go Big’. We're revisiting citizens’ assemblies and the role they could play in repairing our democracy. Experts Graham Smith, Archon Fung and Becky Willis talk us through what citizens’ assemblies are, where they’re being used, and how they fit into the wider need for participation and deliberation in politics. Plus Mike Tipton answers all of Ed’s questions on cold water swimming! ‘Go Big’ is out no...
195. GO BIG #2: A Big Idea to Rethink the Economy
June 13, 2021 23:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBHello! From New Zealand to Finland, countries are experimenting with alternatives to using gross domestic product (GDP) as the primary measure of national success. For our second special episode on ideas from Ed’s book Go Big, we’re asking: could changing what we measure help to transform the economy? Katherine Trebeck from the Wellbeing Economy Alliance talks us through the recent developments. We catch up with economist Kate Raworth about how her idea of Doughnut Economics is taking the wo...
194. GO BIG #1: A Big Idea for Gender Equality
June 06, 2021 23:00 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBHello! For the next few episodes we’re going big with some of the ideas from Ed’s new book, Go Big. This week: could better parental leave for dads help promote gender equality? Icelandic Prime Minister and friend of the pod Katrín Jakobsdóttir explains Iceland’s world-leading approach. Then Molly Mayer from the Fawcett Society and Jeremy Davies from the Fatherhood Institute talk us through where we’re going wrong — and what to do about it. Plus former senior advisor to President Obama Ben ...
BONUS: ED’S WRITTEN A BOOK! (exclusive audiobook extract)
June 02, 2021 23:00 - 21 minutes - 19.2 MBIt’s the big day! Ed’s book ‘Go Big: How to Fix Our World’ is out now. To celebrate, here’s an extract from the audiobook read by Ed. Buy the audiobook here: https://adbl.co/31yPi9O Buy the book from your favourite bookshop or online: https://bit.ly/3u9CVOL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
193. THE CASE FOR BIG CHANGE: and building the coalitions to make it happen
May 30, 2021 23:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBHello! A big theme of the podcast has been the need for big change. We’re chatting to two people with really interesting perspectives on that. FT writer Martin Sandbu talks about why this is a moment that demands a transformation of our economy and what it could look like. Then Heather McGhee, one of the leading thinkers on the US left, talks about her new book on building coalitions for progressive change. Plus documentary maker Jerry Rothwell on his film The Reason I Jump. If you pre-or...
192. TICKET TO RIDE: buses, Burnham and public control
May 23, 2021 23:00 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBHello! We’re talking buses with King of the North AKA Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham. Back in March, Andy announced plans to bring the region’s buses under public control. We ask him what that will mean and what it shows about the power of devolution. Then Pascale Robinson from Better Buses for Greater Manchester talks about campaigning for the change. And transport expert Ian Taylor talks us through lessons from around the world on building a world-class bus system across the UK. ...
191. PRESTONOMICS: taking back control of local economies
May 16, 2021 23:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBHello! For the last few years, Preston has been pioneering a bold experiment in how to create a fairer local economy. What can we learn from their ‘community wealth building’ approach? Preston City Council leader Matthew Brown is back to tell us about how the Preston model is taking shape. Tony Greenham from South West Mutual explains how a new generation of regional banks can support the agenda. And Antonia Jennings from the Centre for Local Economic Strategies talks us through what’s going...
190. THE PREMONITION: a conversation with Michael Lewis
May 09, 2021 23:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBHello! We’re incredibly excited to be talking to one of our favourite authors, Michael Lewis, about his new book, The Premonition: A Pandemic Story. He explores what went wrong in the US response to coronavirus through the lives of a number of people at the heart of pandemic planning. We chat to Michael about what he discovered, his approach to writing, and how he finds such compelling characters for his books. Listen to our conversation with Michael from last year about The Fifth Risk: htt...
190. THE PREMONITION: a conversation with Michael Lewis
May 09, 2021 23:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBHello! We’re incredibly excited to be talking to one of our favourite authors, Michael Lewis, about his new book, The Premonition: A Pandemic Story. He explores what went wrong in the US response to coronavirus through the lives of a number of people at the heart of pandemic planning. We chat to Michael about what he discovered, his approach to writing, and how he finds such compelling characters for his books. Listen to our conversation with Michael from last year about The Fifth Risk: htt...
189. IT’S COMING HOME: could fan ownership save football?
May 02, 2021 23:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBHello! We’re talking about football… but not just about football. Hot on the heels of the European Super League fiasco we’re exploring ideas to change where power lies in football - and asking what they mean for society more widely. Uli Hesse tells us about the ‘50+1’ rule in Germany. Thomas Hanna from The Democracy Collaborative and Vidhya Alakeson from Power to Change explain how to promote fan ownership in the UK. Then footballer turned academic Alex Culvin talks about how to put women’s f...
188. THE DREAM NOT JUST THE NIGHTMARE: a vision for tackling the environmental crisis
April 25, 2021 23:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBHello! This week we're exploring a vision for how we can address the environmental crisis and build a better society in the process. Friends of the pod Mat Lawrence and Laurie Laybourn-Langton are back to chat about Planet on Fire - their 'manifesto for the age of environmental breakdown'. Then climate justice activist Dominique Palmer talks about building a movement to push for this kind of action. AND we chat to the world's best teacher, Andria Zafirakou! Head to cheerfulpodcast.com for ...
187. RETHINKING INFRASTRUCTURE: the case for social investment
April 18, 2021 23:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBHello! President Biden sparked a major debate when he described spending on social care and childcare as an investment in infrastructure. We’re exploring why the question of what counts as ‘infrastructure’ really matters. US policy expert Julie Kashen talks us through the US infrastructure debate then Professor Sue Himmelweit from the Women’s Budget Group explains why it could have far-reaching implications around the world. Plus author Eileen Jones tells us about her new book ‘How Parkrun ...
186. LEARNING FROM THE WORLD’S HAPPIEST COUNTRY: Reasons to be Finnish
April 12, 2021 23:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBHello! Finland has just been named the world’s happiest country for the fourth year running. To celebrate, we’re going on a virtual Nordic trip to explore the secrets behind their success. We ask Finnish journalist Anu Partanen and authors of ‘Finntopia’ Danny Dorling and Annika Koljonen what we can learn from Finland about how to build a better society. Then we have our first ever president on the pod: former Finnish leader, President Tarja Halonen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
185. WHAT'S THE GIG IDEA?: fair work in the platform economy
April 04, 2021 23:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBHello! In February the Supreme Court ruled against Uber in a major case on the rights of its drivers. Could it prompt a shift in working conditions in the gig economy? Former Uber driver and co-claimant in the recent case James Farrar tells us about his legal victory, Kelle Howson from Fairwork talks about what it could mean more widely, then Martin Buttle from ShareAction talks us through the investor response to Deliveroo’s recent IPO. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
184. REASONS TO BE PLAYFUL: protecting children’s right to play
March 28, 2021 23:00 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBHello! The ‘right to play’ is recognised by the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. How can we make sure all children have the time and space to play? Aled Hanson tells us about his experience of working at Flintshire Playscheme. Marianne Mannello from Play Wales talks about the pioneering Welsh play legislation. Then writer and researcher Tim Gill talks about how ‘child-friendly cities’ around the world design public space to make it easier and safer for children to play. Plus volun...
183 and a half. Michael Rosen on his recovery from Covid
March 26, 2021 15:46 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBBonus episode: Our extended conversation with poet and children's author Michael Rosen about his new book 'Many Different Kinds of Love'. We talk about Michael's experience with Covid and why he decided to write about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
183. MEETING THE JOE-MENT: could the Biden presidency be transformational?
March 22, 2021 00:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBHello! President Biden’s Covid relief package has been described as the most progressive piece of US legislation in the US for decades. Does it mark the start of a transformational presidency? We speak to Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro about the historic expansion of child tax credit and her 18 year campaign to make it happen. Lindsay Owens from the Groundwork Collaborate talks us through Biden’s wider economic agenda. And we ask Professor Stephen Skowronek whether this could be the beginning of...
182. OFFICE POLITICS: the future of the workplace
March 15, 2021 00:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBHello! Is remote working here to stay? How do we deal with the new inequalities that creates? Friend of the pod & home working guru Nick Bloom talks us through his research on the future of workplaces. Claire McCartney from the CIPD explains how employers can make hybrid working work for all. And Claire Carpenter from the Melting Pot in Edinburgh sets out her vision for ‘hyper local’ coworking spaces. You can preorder Ed’s book here: http://bit.ly/3u9CVOL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
181. PARKS AND REC: green space for all
March 08, 2021 00:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MBHello! Parks and green spaces have been more important than ever over the last year but there are deep inequalities in who has access to them. We’re asking why that is and what we can do about it. Kate Ashbrook from the Open Spaces Society talks us through the history. Then Beth Collier from Wild in the City and Helen Griffiths from Fields in Trust discuss how we can ensure everyone can access to good quality green space. Plus radio host Stuart Maconie on ‘The Nanny State Made Me’. Hosted...
180. A NEW BEVERIDGE REPORT: remaking the welfare state
March 01, 2021 00:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBHello! In 1942 William Beveridge published the report that shaped Britain’s welfare state. We’re asking what lessons it offers us nearly 80 years on. Journalist Nicholas Timmins talks us through the history of the original report then LSE’s Tania Burchardt explains how to fix the holes in our welfare safety net today. And for World Book Day we’re chatting to author, vet and children’s TV presenter, Jess French. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
179 and a half. OUT OF THE ORDINARY: Marc Stears on the politics of everyday life
February 26, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBBonus episode here! It’s our full conversation with Marc Stears about his new book, ‘Out of Ordinary’. We chat about the 1945 government, the dilemmas of big change and how politics can reflect our everyday lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
179. GENERATION RENTIER: fixing a broken economic model
February 22, 2021 00:00 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBHello! What happens when an economy rewards owning things rather than doing things? Author Brett Christophers argues it’s a recipe for soaring inequality and economic stagnation. We chat to Brett about Britain’s “rentier economy” and what to do about it. Then Pascale Robinson from We Own It explains how the problems play out in public sector outsourcing. AND here’s a taster of our chat with Ed’s former speechwriter Marc Stears about his new book “Out of the Ordinary”. Keep an eye out for th...
178. YOU'RE NEVER TOO OLD: a lifelong learning revolution
February 15, 2021 00:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBHello! What happened to the UK’s thriving tradition of adult education? How can we rebuild it for the 21st century? Union learning rep Sue Mann tells us about her experience and the importance of having opportunities to learn throughout life. Then friend of the pod Melissa Benn and adult education guru Sir Alan Tuckett talk us through their vision for adult education and how to make it a reality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
177. PB OR NOT PB: participatory budgeting to give citizens control
February 08, 2021 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBHello! We're talking about a BIG idea that's transforming how towns, cities and even schools are run across the world. It's called participatory budgeting (PB) and involves letting citizens decide how public money is spent. We ask Shari Davis what happened when Boston gave young people control of a $1 million budget. Brazilian political scientist Rebecca Abers explains how the city of Porto Alegre pioneered the idea back in 1989. And PB champion Jez Hall tells us why he's such a fan. PLUS l...
176 and a half. BONUS EPISODE - THE MEN WHO STARE AT OATS: Encouraging middle-aged men to adopt a more climate-friendly, plant-based diet.
February 05, 2021 00:01 - 56 minutes - 52 MBIn partnership with Oatly, Geoff and guest co-host Matt Forde dig into how what we eat and drink impacts the environment. Toni Vernelli from Veganuary sets out the link between our diet and the climate crisis, nursery owner Claire Taylor tells the story of what happened when she transformed her business to plant-based, and social psychologist Melanie Joy (author of Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs and Wear Cows) explains what it takes to nudge people towards plant-based eating and drinking - especi...
176 and a half. BONUS EPISODE - THE MEN WHO STARE AT OATS: Encouraging middle-aged men to adopt a more climate-friendly, plant-based diet.
February 05, 2021 00:01 - 56 minutes - 52 MBIn partnership with Oatly, Geoff and guest co-host Matt Forde dig into how what we eat and drink impacts the environment. Toni Vernelli from Veganuary sets out the link between our diet and the climate crisis, nursery owner Claire Taylor tells the story of what happened when she transformed her business to plant-based, and social psychologist Melanie Joy (author of Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs and Wear Cows) explains what it takes to nudge people towards plant-based eating and drinking - espec...
176. WHO BUILDS WINDMILLS OFF THE SEA SHORE: lessons from Denmark on offshore wind
February 01, 2021 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBHello! We lead the world on offshore wind power, but not on offshore wind jobs. How can we make sure the green transition delivers good quality work in the UK? Union organiser Hazel Nolan explains the risks of getting things wrong. Thomas Sylvest from Danish Shipping tells us about Denmark’s thriving offshore wind sector. And Chaitanya Kumar from the New Economics Foundation talks us through lessons for the UK. PLUS period poverty campaigner Amika George on her new handbook for activists. ...
175. LIVE LONG AND PROSPER: learning from the world’s longevity hotspots
January 25, 2021 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBHello! ‘Blue Zones’ are parts of the world where people live much longer and healthier than average. What’s their secret? We ask journalist Dan Buettner, who came up with the idea after researching longevity hotspots across the globe. Thea Parikos tells us about life in one of the original Blue Zones: the Greek island of Ikaria. And Mayor Betsy Price explains how Fort Worth in Texas has been trying to put the lessons from Blue Zones into practice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
174. ACCOUNT(ABILITY) SUSPENDED: who governs online speech?
January 18, 2021 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MBHello! With President Trump now banned from many of the world’s largest tech platforms, we’re exploring who should decide what is acceptable online speech. Do tech CEOs have too much power over the public conversation? Yaël Eisenstat explains how her time working at Facebook left her convinced that we need more accountability of Big Tech. Then Professor Lorna Woods talks us through her proposal to regulate tech platforms like public spaces. Plus comedian Tom Allen on his fab new memoir, ‘No...
173. TIME CONTROL: a flexible working future
January 11, 2021 00:00 - 58 minutes - 54 MBHello! In the last year we've seen huge, unplanned changes in how lots of people go about their jobs. We’re asking what it means for the future of flexible working. Jane Van Zyl from Working Families talks about how to give people more control over where, when and how much they work. Karen Mattison from Timewise explains why it makes sense for employers. Then Eero Vaara tells us what we can learn from Finland's flexible working culture. Plus chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall on cold water sw...