Podcast Episodes

Why are the right targeting Ed Miliband?

Season 1 Episode 324

The right are obsessed with Miliband and his zeal for net zero policies, but is there any basis for the argument that his net zero policies threaten economic growth? And what is their alternative str…

Published on 4 months ago

With Farage backing steel nationalisation, is public ownership back in fashion?

Season 1 Episode 323

For decades nationalisation was the great taboo in British politics, while privatisation was deemed the great triumph of Thatcherism. Blair and Brown were opposed to any attempt to renationalise – bu…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Will Brexit Britain flourish in the New World Order?

Season 1 Episode 322

Is there a hint of British exceptionalism in the early days of the Trump-induced economic crisis? Apparently the UK got off lightly, while Keir Starmer can be a ‘bridgehead’ between Europe and the US…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Patreon Live Zoom – A Reminder

Our monthly-ish get-together for Patreons is back tomorrow evening , Thur 3 April, and it won’t be the same without you. Sign up to back the podcast and you can join in. 

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Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

How long will Trump’s ‘love’ of tariffs last?

Season 1 Episode 321

Trump has said ‘tariff’ is his favourite word, but will US consumers agree with him when prices rise? Plus - does the UK need a Department for Economic Growth?

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Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Is Rachel Reeves trapped by her fiscal rules?

Season 1 Episode 320

This week Rachel Reeves announces more spending cuts in order to meet her fiscal rules, and the OBR’s verdict on her ‘fiscal headroom’. But what was the original purpose of ‘the fiscal rules’ and has…

Published on 5 months ago

Is Wes Streeting taking back control?

Season 1 Episode 319

The decision to scrap NHS England is a rare example of clear thinking in relation to delivery of public services. Can such clarity be applied more widely or will chaotic lines of management from the …

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Can Rachel Reeves slash welfare spending?

Season 1 Episode 318

Rachel Reeves is looking to save billions from the welfare budget. What are the lessons from New Labour’s attempts to cut welfare and what is the purpose of the latest focus on benefits? Will the gov…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

What will it mean to have ‘boots on the ground’?

Season 1 Episode 317

Keir Starmer is enjoying his best media coverage since the election – but the UK commentariat always hails the appearance of ‘strong leadership’ during the early phase of an international crisis. Tou…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Can Keir Starmer be the ‘bridge’ between Europe and Trump?

Season 1 Episode 316

The moving parts in the international crisis continue to move. Macron and Starmer in Washington, a new government to form in Germany and Trump never far away from a TV screen. But to what end are all…

Published on 6 months ago