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Nov 21, 2018 • 37min
Britain's Churchill problem, with Piers Brendon
Why is it that when British politicians look in the mirror they see Winston Churchill—just as French politicians, such as Macron, see Charles de Gaulle? The Cambridge historian and former keeper of the Churchill archive Piers Brendon talks to Prospect's executive editor Jay Elwes about the distortions of history and how these can warp our view of the present day.Presented by Tom Clark with Sameer Rahim and Alex Dean Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 14, 2018 • 34min
Alan Rusbridger on Oxford's biggest problem
An interview with Alan Rusbridger. He used to edit the Guardian newspaper and now he helps to run Oxford University. A degree from Oxford is a huge advantage in life, but it's still full of pupils from private school—so how can Oxford solve its "posh problem"?Featuring Tom Clark, Sameer Rahim and Alex Dean.Produced by Jay Elwes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 7, 2018 • 35min
A new voice in a troubled country, with Samira Shackle
Pakistan has endured decades of unsettled politics, extremist violence and war. But can a new generation of young political activists take the country in a new direction? Samira Shackle discusses her recent article for Prospect on the emerging voices in Pakistani politics which are challenging both the government and the army—a dangerous thing to do. With Steve Bloomfield, Tom Clark, Alex Dean and Sameer Rahim. Produced by Jay Elwes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 31, 2018 • 38min
The problem with British capitalism, with Paul Collier
Prospect speaks to Paul Collier, the Oxford economist, about Britain's London problem. The capital city attracts a huge amount amount of the country's economic activity and keeps the benefits for itself: how can Britain's smaller towns and cities get their fair share? Hosted by Tom Clark, with Steve Bloomfield and Alex Dean.Producer, Jay Elwes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 24, 2018 • 34min
Who is John McDonnell? With Kevin Maguire
The Labour Shadow Chancellor is Jeremy Corbyn's oldest political ally, but is John McDonnell the hard-left bruiser that his image suggests? Kevin Maguire talks to Steve Bloomfield about the life and times of the man who would be Chancellor and how training for the priesthood, working in factories and running a care home have shaped his world view.Featuring Sameer Rahim and Alex Dean.Produced by Jay Elwes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 17, 2018 • 35min
Is Socialism coming to America? With Clare Malone
Prospect magazine talks to Clare Malone from FiveThirtyEight.com about America's new left. How far can people like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez go? And how will Democratic Socialists like her affect the coming midterm elections?Plus, Stephanie Boland on rediscovering a great writer and Alex Dean on when politicians just won't take the blame.Hosted by Tom Clark, editor, Prospect.Prod. Jay Elwes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 10, 2018 • 35min
Who was Sergei Skripal? A conversation with Mark Urban
The historian, author and BBC commentator Mark Urban discusses his new book on the former Russian spy, Sergei Skripal, who was poisoned in Salisbury, along with his daughter. Who was Skripal, who tried to kill him and why?Plus, Alex Dean on politics and Sameer Rahim on culture. Presented by Prospect's editor, Tom Clark.Produced by Jay Elwes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 3, 2018 • 39min
Party conference special
From May's speech to McDonnell's economics, this week Prospect brings you a round-up of the Labour and Conservative party conferences—including an audio postcard from the Tory event in Birmingham.What are the parties and their activists thinking? And what's it actually like to be at a party conference?Stephanie Boland, Steve Bloomfield, Sameer Rahim and Tom Clark get to grips with the state of the parties—while Jay Elwes and Alex Dean take you on tour to Birmingham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 26, 2018 • 34min
Is identity a mirage? With Kwame Anthony Appiah
Kwame Anthony Appiah’s new book The Lies That Bind confronts the question of how social identities are formed. They are incredibly important to people: we are prepared to kill and die for them. But is identity actually a mirage?
Plus: Sameer Rahim on literary prizes and Alex Dean on why there’s no such thing as a Canada Brexit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 19, 2018 • 36min
Political cartoons in an age beyond satire with Stephen Collins
This week it’s Stephen Collins, the illustrator who’s been doing the Prospect cartoon these many years. Subject-wise he’s covered a huge range, but one returned to more often than not recently is Donald Trump. Here, we ask Collins how you find humour in an era that’s often beyond satire. Plus: Sameer Rahim on new books about Trump and Alex Dean on Labour’s Brexit stance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
