How did the loss of industry in the 1980s affect David Blunkett's politics? What was his experience growing up blind in Sheffield? How did Neil Kinnock and Tony Blair compare?
Rory and Alastair are joined by David Blunkett to discuss all this and more in the first part of this double-header special.
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Nov 24
163. Prison Reform, Masculinity, and Restorative Justice (James Graham and Jacob Dunne)
Jacob Dunne killed someone as a teenager, how did he seek forgiveness from his victim’s parents? What is restorative justice? How did Jacob’s experience of the criminal justice system compel him to become a campaigner for this alternative idea of justice? How does James Graham be ... Show More
1h 10m
Nov 10
161. Putin, Trump, and 500 Years of Resisting Russia (Radek Sikorski)
What was it like for Radek Sikorski to be a refugee in the UK from communist Poland in the 80s? How will the war in Ukraine come to an end? Why is populism on the rise in Europe and how do we fight it?
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57m 53s
Jun 2024
265. Starmer vs Sunak - Round 2: Who won ‘The Battle For Number 10’?
Rory and Alastair give their immediate reaction to the Sky News leaders event. Who won, and, more importantly, will it have changed anyone’s vote? Plus, how would Rory and Alastair have answered the tricky personal questions?
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45m 27s
Nov 2023
191. Braverman sacked and Cameron returns
The emergency pod button has been pushed as David Cameron returns to politics and Suella Braverman has been sacked.
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52m 4s