Episodes

  • 12. Gilts, Tech Bros, and Scotland in the UK ft. Craig Houston

    12. Gilts, Tech Bros, and Scotland in the UK ft. Craig Houston
    Jan 10 2025

    Hilary gives an explainer on the increase in Gilt yields and what that means for the economy. Sebastian looks at the influence Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg are having on politics both sides of the pond. In Bring Me Solutions, Craig Houston gives his ideas for a Scotland that is stuck talking about independence. And in Culture Club, there's the death of a dictator and a plane crash.

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    craig.houston@sdp.org.uk

    Recommendations: The Death of Stalin (2017) dir: Armando Ianucci Lockerbie: A Search For Truth (2025)
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • 11. Greenland, Low Carbon Ferries, and Community through Sport ft. Cllr Wayne Dixon

    11. Greenland, Low Carbon Ferries, and Community through Sport ft. Cllr Wayne Dixon
    Jan 3 2025

    Hilary tries to figure out why Donald Trump might want to buy Greenland. Sebastian looks at Scotland's new low carbon ferries. In Bring Me Solutions, SDP Councillor Wayne Dixon suggests that sports clubs are a great way of bringing the community together. And in Culture Club, the hosts discuss human agency.

    Check out the SDP website or get in touch:
    www.sdp.org.uk
    hilary.salt@sdp.org.uk
    sebastian.moore@sdp.org.uk

    Recommendations: The Dawn of Everything - David Graeber and David Wengrow
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    56 mins
  • 10. Courts Crisis, Ghost Trains, and Social Care ft. Amanda Hunter and Sarah Bartlett

    10. Courts Crisis, Ghost Trains, and Social Care ft. Amanda Hunter and Sarah Bartlett
    Dec 20 2024

    Hilary looks at the backlog in court cases. Sebastian takes a train from the least visited station in the country. Amanda Hunter brings solutions to the problems surrounding social care. And in Culture Club, Sarah Bartlett reviews The Collapse of the Conservatives.

    Check out the SDP website or get in touch:
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    hilary.salt@sdp.org.uk
    sebastian.moore@sdp.org.uk

    Recommendations: The Collapse of the Conservatives - Steve Rayson
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • 9. Syria, Equal Pay, and Special Education Needs ft. Rachel Hayton

    9. Syria, Equal Pay, and Special Education Needs ft. Rachel Hayton
    Dec 13 2024

    Sebastian gives context to the downfall of Assad's regime in Syria. Hilary explores the equal pay claims that Birmingham City Council have agreed to settle. Rachel Hayton brings her solutions to the problem of increasing needs amongst school pupils. And in Culture Club, its very Christmassy.

    Check out the SDP website or get in touch:
    www.sdp.org.uk
    hilary.salt@sdp.org.uk
    sebastian.moore@sdp.org.uk

    Recommendations: Moonage Daydream (2012) Messiah: George Frideric Handel
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    57 mins
  • 8. Pledges, Rainbows, and Politics for Young People ft. Adam Williams

    8. Pledges, Rainbows, and Politics for Young People ft. Adam Williams
    Dec 7 2024

    Hilary looks at Labour's six new pledges. Sebastian asks whether athletes should involve themselves in political campaigns. And Adam Williams brings his solutions to the problem of young people being worse off than their parents. In Culture Club, there are Orcs and nuclear bombs.

    Check out the SDP website or get in touch:
    www.sdp.org.uk
    hilary.salt@sdp.org.uk
    sebastian.moore@sdp.org.uk

    Recommendations: ysd.org.uk/youth-manifesto Dr Strangelove: Noel Coward Theatre The Lord of the Rings - J.R.R. Tolkien
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    59 mins
  • 7. Petition, Illegal Immigration, and Universities ft. Martin Evison

    7. Petition, Illegal Immigration, and Universities ft. Martin Evison
    Nov 29 2024

    Hilary sheds light on the petition asking for another general election. Sebastian looks at how Spain is responding to illegal immigration. In Bring Me Solutions, Martin Evison suggests some ideas for fixing the higher education sector. And in Culture Club, the ballet and Ernest Shackleton are on offer.

    Check out the SDP website or get in touch: www.sdp.org.uk hilary.salt@sdp.org.uk sebastian.moore@sdp.org.uk

    Recommendations: Swan Lake at the Lowry Theatre South - Ernest Shackleton
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    59 mins
  • 6. COP 29, Trouble in Bhutan, and Free Speech ft. Mo Lovatt

    6. COP 29, Trouble in Bhutan, and Free Speech ft. Mo Lovatt
    Nov 23 2024
    Hilary addresses some of the news around COP 29; should we have climate warnings on meat products? Sebastian looks at Bhutan's radical solution for fixing its economic problems. In Bring Me Solutions, Mo Lovatt looks at Non Crime Hate Incidents and how we might strengthen free speech in the UK. And in Culture Club, there's regicide, Russian aristocracy, and a Salfordian painter.

    Check out the SDP website or get in touch: www.sdp.org.uk hilary.salt@sdp.org.uk sebastian.moore@sdp.org.uk

    Recommendations: Act of Oblivion - Robert Harris A Gentleman in Moscow - Amor Towles ⁠Arts First Podcast⁠ Gelephu Mindfulness City - www.gmc.bt
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • 5. Tariffs, Bike Theft, and Farming ft. Shaun Long

    5. Tariffs, Bike Theft, and Farming ft. Shaun Long
    Nov 15 2024

    The hosts reflect on Trump's victory in the US, Hilary looks at how tariffs might affect the UK, and Sebastian rants about the ever increasing problem of bike theft. In Bring Me Solutions, Shaun Long joins the podcast to explore the agricultural sector and suggests some ideas. And in Culture Club, there's a nineteenth century feel. Check out the SDP website or get in touch: www.sdp.org.uk hilary.salt@sdp.org.uk sebastian.moore@sdp.org.uk

    Recommendations: CastleBelties Prime Beef and Pork Lavengro - George Borrow Lagaan (2001) dir: Ashutosh Gowariker
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    54 mins