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  • Oct 28, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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2: A Tale of Two Burghs: Lessons from city region transitions in the US and Sweden

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 36:26


This podcast is part of a series documenting the findings from a number of events hosted in partnership between IPPR and Agulhas, for IPPR’s Environmental Justice Commission (https://www.ippr.org/environment-and-justice).  This episode looks at two different transitions in Gothenburg and Pittsburgh.   Speakers include: Johan Ekman, Spokesperson for NorraÄlvstrandenUtveckling AB Lars Ekberg, Policy Advisor, City of Gothenburg, Mayor Bill Peduto, Mayor of Pittsburgh  Presenting are Joshua Emden from IPPR (https://www.ippr.org/) and Hiba Ahmad from Agulhas (https://agulhas.co.uk/).

1: A just transition? Lusatia, lignite and lessons learned

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 40:58


This podcast is part of a series documenting the findings from a number of events hosted in partnership between IPPR and Agulhas, for IPPR’s Environmental Justice Commission (https://www.ippr.org/environment-and-justice) . This episode looks at Lusatia's (Germany) transition from coal. Speaking are Hans-Rüdiger Lange from Innovasionsregion Lausitz (https://www.innovationsregionlausitz.de/?lang=en) and Hanna Brauers from TU Berlin (https://www.tu.berlin/en/) . Presenting are Luke Murphy from IPPR (https://www.ippr.org/) and Lucy Stone from Agulhas (https://agulhas.co.uk/) . The presentation mentioned in the podcast can be found here (https://instituteforppr.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/EVfr-E8ptWBElGhv1yZJpUIBPWIyaFQ28aCPoy3OrkgMaQ?e=RDgbNM) . More on the events: The events explored how we can better design public policy to support a rapid and fair transition to net zero and the restoration of nature. The events sought to explore the lessons and insights from previous transitions in different countries, sectors and industries, sharing what worked and what did not in their stories of transition.

Webinar: The New Corporatism

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 51:53


IPPR's Chris Thomas talks to Beth Farhat from the TUC about the future of business after Covid-19, democracy in the workplace and the purpose of profit. This conversation follow's Beth's article in the IPPR politics journal Progressive Review. Find out more: http://bit.ly/PR264

Webinar: Conservatism After Covid-19 with Nick Timothy

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 77:40


IPPR Webinar recording. What is the future for conservatism after the pandemic? IPPR Executive Director Carys Roberts is joined by former adviser to Theresa May, Nick Timothy, and Professor of Politics, Time Bale, to discuss the future of conservatism and Nick's new book 'Remaking One Nation'.

6: Crunch time: Is the UK ready for the next recession?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 36:52


The IPPR Economic Justice Podcast. In this final episode of the series we ask, is another recession on the horizon? Is the UK ready and what can be done to prevent one? And when a recession does come, what should progressives argue for? Host Carys Roberts is joined by IPPR Senior Economist Henry Parkes, political economist Ann Pettifor and economist and author Eric Lonergan. NB: This podcast was recorded before the coronavirus outbreak, so does not mention the implications of the virus for the economy.

5: Not cashless, but less cash: Economic justice and the digital revolution in finance

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 38:27


The Economic Justice Podcast. The digital revolution in finance is changing the economy, but are we heading towards a cashless society? And how can the digital transition be more just? Host Carys Roberts is joined by IPPR Economic Analyst Rachel Statham and Marloes Nicholls, Head of Programmes at the Finance Innovation Lab.

4: Women’s Work: What’s care got to do with the economy?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 26:35


The IPPR Economic Justice Podcast. How does the provision of care relate to the wider economy? And how can we address the imbalance in who provides care, and value care more highly? Host Carys Roberts is joined by IPPR Economic Analyst Rachel Statham and Kimberly McIntosh, Senior Policy Officer at the Runnymede Trust.

3: Just Tax: Reforming the taxation of wealth and its returns

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 32:45


The IPPR Economic Justice Podcast. There is huge wealth inequality in the UK and across the world. So why does the tax system disproportionately benefit the wealthy? And how can this be changed? Hosted by IPPR Director Carys Roberts with guests Shreya Nanda, IPPR Economist, and Danny Sriskandarajah, Chief Executive of Oxfam GB.

2: Tipping Point: Is a sustainable economy possible?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 32:09


Climate and environmental breakdown is an unprecedented challenge that requires rapid change to our social and economic systems. So what alternate economic models are there? Hosted by IPPR Director Carys Roberts with guests Lesley Rankin, IPPR Researcher, and Julia Steinberger, Professor of Ecological Economics at the University of Leeds

1: Power Play: Who holds power in the economy?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 42:18


IPPR's Economic Justice Podcast. This episode looks at power in the economy. Who has it? Why does it matter? And what do we even mean by power? Hosted by IPPR Director Carys Roberts with guests James Meadway, IPPR Associate Fellow, and Matthew Brown, Leader of Preston City Council.

Economic Justice for Wales - with Mark Drakeford AM

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2019 24:47


First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford AM speaks at IPPR's Economic Justice for Wales event The IPPR Commission on Economic Justice made the case for radical economic reform. IPPR is now embarking on a series of regional events engaging local policy communities and the wider public to discuss how the Commission’s findings can improve prosperity and economic justice for the regions and nations of the UK. Find out more and attend an event near you at http://ippr.org/cej

Economic Justice for the North West - with Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2019 42:34


This week we’ve been in Manchester discussing what economic justice means for the North West with Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and Liverpool Mayor Steve Rotheram, plus a panel of regional experts.     The IPPR Commission on Economic Justice made the case for radical economic reform. IPPR is now embarking on a series of regional events engaging local policy communities and the wider public to discuss how the Commission’s findings can improve prosperity and economic justice for the regions and nations of the UK.    Find out more and attend an event near you at http://ippr.org/cej    

Economic Justice for the North East - with Mayor Jamie Driscoll

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2019 25:56


The IPPR Commission on Economic Justice made the case for radical economic reform. IPPR is now embarking on a series of regional events engaging local policy communities and the wider public to discuss how the Commission’s findings can improve prosperity and economic justice for the regions and nations of the UK. This week we’ve been in Newcastle discussing what economic justice means for the North East with newly elected North of Tyne Mayor Jamie Driscoll. Find out more and attend an event at ippr.org/cej

Paul Mason at IPPR - Clear Bright Future

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2019 65:04


Paul Mason speaks about his new book 'Clear Bright Future' on artificial intelligence and the future of humanity. Paul also discussed the rise of the new right, philosophy, globalisation and Corbynism. 

Diversity in the media

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2019 41:23


Trevor Phillips OBE and Deborah Williams in conversation, chaired by Su-Mei Thompson at the IPPR Oxford Media Convention 2019.  Trevor Phillips is a writer and producer. He is the Chairman of Index on Censorship, a director of the Barbican Arts Centre, a Vice-President of the Royal Television Society and was founding chair o the Equality and Human Rights Commission. Deborah Williams is CEO of The Creative Diversity Network, which brings together organisations across the UK television industry to promote, celebrate and share good practice around the diversity agenda. Su-Mei Thompson is chief executive of the Media Trust, a charity that works with the creative and media industry to give marginalised groups a stronger voice. Find out more ippr.org or @IPPR

Reform Gambling - Speech by Tom Watson MP

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2019 44:41


IPPR hosted a speech by deputy Labour leader Tom Watson MP on online gambling; its regulation; types of online gambling products; the exposure of these products to young people and the potential harm that comes from their use.  His speech is followed by responses from Conservative peer Lord Chadlington and Professor Siân Griffiths OBE, deputy chair of GambleAware. The event is chaired by IPPR director Tom Kibasi.

Johann Hari 'Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression'

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2019 56:13


What really causes depression and anxiety – and how can we really solve them? Award-winning journalist Johann Hari speaks about his book 'Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression – and the Unexpected Solutions' Johann is joined by Sir Sam Everington (GP at the Bromley by Bow Centre) Dr Geraldine Strathdee OBE (National Clinical Director for Mental Health, NHS England) and IPPR's Harry Quilter-Pinner

4: Andy Burnham's Speech at the #CleanAirSummit

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2018 23:47


Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, and his views on clean air as a city issue and a public health issue.

Tom Kibasi in Conversation with Sir Vince Cable

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2018 17:19


After speaking at the IPPR Sir Vince Cable, leader of the Liberal Democrats, talked to Tom Kibasi, IPPR Director. Their conversation covered Brexit, competition policy and far more besides.

Lord Ara Darzi's keynote at IPPR's conference on the future of health and care in the UK

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2018 16:50


Lord Ara Darzi, who is leading a Review into the future of the NHS - housed at IPPR - delivers a keynote to IPPR's conference on the future of health and care in the UK>

3: IPPR's Big Economy Chat #3: Wealth in the UK

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2017 16:40


As the gap between those with loads and those with very little grows wealth has been in the headlines a lot in the last few years. In this episode we discuss wealth in the UK - who has it and why that matters - with Carys Roberts talking to Laurie-Laybourn-Langton. Presenter: Laurie Laybourn-Langton Producer: Sofie Jenkinson

2: Big Economy Chat #2: Autumn Budget 2017

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2017 17:46


In this episode we discuss the Autumn Budget 2017 and look at some of the big questions it raises. Is austerity really over? How well do we really understand and measure our economy? And what kind of growth is the right kind of growth? Join Laurie Laybourn-Langton as he talks to Alfie Stirling, IPPR Senior Economic Analyst. Present: Laurie Laybourn-Langton Producer: Sofie Jenkinson

1: IPPR's Big Economy Chat #1: Time for Change

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2017 18:33


In our first episode we look at the IPPR Commission on Economic Justice's interim report and discuss the challenges ahead for the UK economy. Laurie Laybourn-Langton talks to Michael Jacobs, Director of the IPPR Commission on Economic Justice. Presenter: Laurie Laybourn-Langton Producer: Sofie Jenkinson

Joe Dromey live on LBC discussing the public sector pay cap

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2017 6:12


#politics #publicsector #wages #jobs

Sir Michael Lyons, Chair of the Lyons Housing Commission: Launch of "What more can be done to build the homes we need?"

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2017 33:35


This event featured the official launch of a new edited collection, 'What more can be done to build the homes we need?'. Read the report at http://www.ippr.org/publications/what-more-can-be-done-lyons-edited-collection In this podcast, Sir Michael Lyons introduces the collection and speaks to IPPR Senior Research Fellow, Luke Murphy about the challenges facing England’s housing market. #whitepaper, #housing, #IPPR

Grace Blakeley, Researcher IPPR North: An interview on BBC 5 Live's Wake Up to Money discussing economic policy

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2017 16:33


#economy, #GE2017, #radio, #BBC5live, #WakeUptoMoney

Grace Blakeley, Researcher IPPR North: An interview on BBC Radio 4 Today discussing the new wave of interest in economic interventionism

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2017 5:46


#economy, #economicinterventionism, #radio4today, #GE2017

Mathew Lawrence, Senior Research Fellow IPPR: An interview on BBC Somerset discussing political inequality and voter apathy

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2017 4:58


Read more at https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/news/it-s-not-apathy-but-inequality-that-threatens-our-democracy-ffg3wdcd7 #GE2017, #BrendaFromBristol, #voterapathy, #politicalinequality, #BBC, #radio

Valentino Sevino, Mobility Planning Director AMAT: A keynote speech at "The Future of Transport in London" event

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2017 8:30


Read IPPR's report "Crossroads: Choosing a future for London's transport in the digital age" here > http://www.ippr.org/publications/crossroads-choosing-a-future-for-londons-transport #futuretransport, #London, #climatechange, #airpollution, #futuretransport

Clare McNeil, Associate Director IPPR: An interview on LBC discussing automation

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2017 5:32


#automation, #robots, #jobs, #skills, #LBC, #radio, #theguardian Read more at https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/apr/15/uk-government-urged-help-low-skilled-workers-replaced-robots?CMP=share_btn_tw

Clare McNeil, Associate Director IPPR: An interview on BBC Radio London discussing "The future of childcare in London" report

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2017 6:10


#childcare, #families, #publicservices, #London, #SadiqKhan, #BBC, #Radio Read IPPR's new report "The future of childcare in London: Devolving funding for greater affordability, access and equality" at http://www.ippr.org/publications/the-future-of-childcare-in-london

Achim Steiner, Director Oxford Martin School: A keynote speech at "The Future of Transport in London" event

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2017 17:58


#futuretransport, #London, #climatechange, #airpollution, #futuretransport Read IPPR's report "Crossroads: Choosing a future for London's transport in the digital age" here > http://www.ippr.org/publications/crossroads-choosing-a-future-for-londons-transport

Carys Roberts, Research Fellow IPPR: An interview on talkRADIO discussing the Welfare cap

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2017 10:51


#welfare, #BBCPanorama, #housing, #UniversalCredit, #Radio

Rona Fairhead, BBC Trust: A keynote speech at the Oxford Media Convention 2017

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2017 26:02


#OMCIPPR

Darren Baxter, Researcher IPPR: An interview on talkRADIO discussing "The 'not quite managings'" report

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2017 4:05


#welfare, #energy, #money, #bills, #radio Read the full report "The 'not quite managings': The depth of income crisis in the UK" at www.ippr.org/publications/the-not-quite-managings-the-depth-of-income-crisis-in-the-uk

Laurie Laybourn-Langton, Research Fellow IPPR: Presentation at "The Future of Transport in London" Event

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2017 9:40


#transport, #London, #climatechange, #airpollution, #SadiqKhan, #futuretransport Read the full report "Crossroads: Choosing a future for London's transport in the digital age" here > http://www.ippr.org/publications/crossroads-choosing-a-future-for-londons-transport

Damian Collins MP: A keynote speech at the Oxford Media Convention 2017

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2017 18:11


#OMCIPPR

Rt Hon John Whittingdale MP at the Oxford Media Convention 2017

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2017 33:06


#OMCIPPR

Laurie Laybourn-Langton, Research Fellow IPPR: An interview on BBC Radio 5 Live discussing vehicle pollution in the UK

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2017 4:00


#airpollution, #dieselscrappage, #ultralowemissionzone, #SadiqKhan, #BBC5Live, #transport

Catherine Colebrook, Chief Economist IPPR: An interview on BBC Radio 4 Today discussing the UK tax system

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2017 5:16


#PhilipHammond, #tax, #SpringBudget, #Budget2017, #r4today, #radio

Catherine Colebrook, Chief Economist IPPR: An interview on talkRADIO discussing the Chancellor's NIC U-turn

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2017 3:43


#PhilipHammond, #SpringBudget, #Budget 2017, #economy, #NI, #tax, #radio

Sharon White, Ofcom: A keynote speech at the Oxford Media Convention 2017

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2017 23:54


#OMCIPPR

Modern technologies: Do they help or hinder human creativity? A talk from Martin Robinson

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2017 13:37


Martin Robinson was a teacher for 20 years and now the author of Trivium 21c. His book explores how we can nurture learners with the ability to deal with the uncertainties of the 21st century. He has also contributed a chapter to the upcoming IPPR publication ‘Future of Education’ on technology and creativity. martin looks to answer the question: do modern technologies help or hinder human creativity?

Beyond the Metropolis: Who Speaks for Britain's Towns in a Post-Brexit World?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2017 65:11


#Brexit, #ProgressiveBrexit, #Devolution, #Communities, #RegionalIssues

Catherine Colebrook, Chief Economist IPPR: An interview on talkRADIO discussing Spring Budget 2017

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2017 4:16


#SpringBudget, #Budget2017, #economy, #radio

Chris Murray, Research Fellow IPPR: An interview on BBC Three Counties discussing 'Come together' report

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2017 4:52


#immigration, #integration, #Brexit, #Bedford, #BBC, #radio The report 'Come together: Lessons from Bedford on reaching out to Britain’s most isolated minorities' can be found here > http://www.ippr.org/publications/come-together-lessons-from-bedford

Carys Roberts, Research Fellow IPPR: An interview on talkRADIO discussing income tax on robots

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2017 4:15


#robots, #technology, #AI, #incometax, #talkRADIO

Joe Dromey, Senior Research Fellow IPPR: An interview on Share Radio discussing 'Working well' report

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2017 10:21


#welfare, #sickpay, #jobs, #business, #ShareRadio The report 'Working well: A plan to reduce long term sickness absence' can be found here > http://www.ippr.org/publications/working-well-a-plan-to-reduce-long-term-sickness-absence

Laurie Laybourn-Langton, Research Fellow IPPR: An interview on BBC Radio London discussing the T-Charge

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2017 7:40


#TCharge, #DieselScrappageScheme, #Environment, #Transport

Tom Kibasi, Director IPPR: An interview on LBC discussing regional immigration

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2017 3:01


#politics , #immigration, #LBC, #Radio, #Brexit

Skills 2030: Building an adult skills system that works

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2017 52:12


#politics, #skills, #education, #training, #employment, #work

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