#008 Snap Election - Is Democracy Busted...

Derren and I spoke about stoicism, the psychology of socio-political standpoints, faith healing, how we frame suffering, relationships and...there is a great story about a parrot at the end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 

David Runciman is author of "How Democracy Ends" and host of the Talking Politics podcast. We spoke about what the function of democracy is, the significance of the generational divide when voting, the relationship between corporations and government, anarcho-syndacalism & the ri ... Show More

For over 30 years Wendy Mandy has been practicing ancient shaman rituals and healing. She was bestowed all her knowledge by Indigenous Tribes in Africa and South America. We talk about how to maintain healthy relationships, the importance of ceremony and the power of plant medici ... Show More

<strong>This week we connect with Alec Ross, the author of the Raging 2020s to talk about the fight for our future, how share-holders rose to power and the way that society can take back control for a better future for all.</strong><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Ho ... Show More

<p>Matt Chorley meets Alan “Howling Laud” Hope, leader of the Monster Raving Loony Party and veteran of eight general elections, and asks: what’s the point?</p><br><p>PLUS: Esther Webber rounds up the week, including TV debates, manifesto muddles and an “impromptu rally”.</p><hr> ... Show More

In the final part of the Brexit Tamed specials, Matt Chorley invites Katie Perrior, Lucy Fisher, Sathnam Sanghera and Hugo Rifkind to speculate whether British politics can be saved, what we'd be talking&nbsp;about if remain won, and what comes after Brexit?&nbsp;&nbsp;<hr><p sty ... Show More

Sam Harris speaks with David Frum about the shifting political landscape. They discuss the secularization of politics, distrust of the media and other institutions, voter suppression, the 2020 elections, what happens if Trump gets a second term, the role of money in politics, con ... Show More

This week David and Lea resume their conversation – and their differences of opinion – about how to understand politics in the modern world. What is it reasonable to expect of democracy? Are its failures because of bad design or bad faith? And why don’t we have more democracy at ... Show More

<p>Is it ever possible to keep politics out of sport? Ed Vaizey looks at times when the two have collided, as well as how AI could change the world of athletics and whether we'll all be watching e-sport in the metaverse.</p><br><p>Plus: Columnists James Marriott and India Knight ... Show More

<p>On this episode of <em>The Adam and Dr. Drew Show</em>, Adam and Dr. Drew dive into a conversation about the differences between the far right and the far left, with Dr. Drew breaking down what he believes is turning people away from the right side of the political aisle. The ... Show More

<p>Forget the Coronation concert - Matt pits politicians singing and playing instruments against one another, and discusses the state of live music in the UK with guests including Wheatus frontman Brendan B. Brown.</p><br><p>Plus: Columnists Rachel Sylvester and Libby Purves disc ... Show More