Podcasts about assisted dying

Today, MPs have voted in favour of the assisted dying bill, in the biggest step so far in favour of the changing of the law. MPs vote to back a bill legalising assisted dying in England and Wales by 23 votes. Prime Minister Keir Starmer voted in favour of the bill, while Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch voted against. The bill would allow terminally ill adults with six months or less to live to get medical assistance to end their own lives. The bill will now progress to the House of Lords where it will face further scrutiny. Adam and Chris are joined by Fergus Walsh, the BBC's medical editor to discuss. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereNew episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1 Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren. The technical producer was Jack Graysmark. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

MPs have voted – by a narrow 23-vote margin – in favour of legalising assisted dying. Bizarrely, the 51.9 to 48.1 per cent breakdown is the exact same as the 2016 referendum result, although hopefully this issue doesn't divide the Labour party in the same way that Brexit did for the Tories.The whole process is far from ‘Parliament at its best', as it has often been claimed. Despite hours of passionate and emotional debate, key concerns about the drafting of the bill forced some who would naturally back assisted dying to oppose it. The overwhelming feeling is that a private member's bill was not the right forum for this kind of legislation.So what comes next? The bill will now pass to the House of Lords, after which comes the business of putting the measures into practice. This raises a multitude of problems for the Labour government, as it must now decide, for example, whether the responsibility will fall on the NHS or private doctors; who will pay for it; and what legal protections will be given to doctors and nurses. Other key questions remain: did Keir Starmer break a voting pact with David Lammy? And how could the decision to go against the party impact ambitious members of the shadow cabinet?Lucy Dunn, James Hale and Rajiv Shah, former adviser in No. 10, discuss.Produced by Oscar Edmondson.

It's a historic day in Westminster, where MPs will vote on the assisted dying bill – the outcome of which could have huge repercussions for healthcare, politics and the courts. It's such a significant day, in fact, that we'll be recording another podcast just after the result is announced at around 2.30 p.m.Kim Leadbeater's camp remains confident that the bill will pass, although many anticipate a much closer vote than at the second reading. This is in no small part due to high-profile members of the party being opposed to the legislation, and Keir Starmer remaining characteristically evasive on the issue. The backdrop, of course, is the resignation of a government whip, Vicky Foxcroft – though over a separate issue: Liz Kendall's plan to cut personal independence payments. Could this be part of a coordinated rebellion? And how will the assisted dying bill – brought by a Labour MP and tacitly backed by a Labour PM– define Labour's first year?Oscar Edmondson speaks to James Heale and Isabel Hardman.Produced by Oscar Edmondson.

The bill allows terminally ill adults who are expected to die within six months to seek medical help to end their own lives. But it must first go to the Lords, where it will face further scrutiny. Also: reports say at least 400 people in Gaza have now been killed outside US-backed aid centres since they began operating last month. And protesters have broken into RAF Brize Norton.

John Rentoul, Chief Political Commentator with the London Independent, speaks with Paul Cunningham about the progress of the assisted dying legislation in the UK.

On Nick Ferrari at Breakfast.Rochdale grooming gang leaders may finally be deported to Pakistan.And MPs prepare to vote on Kim Leadbeater's Assisted Dying bill.All of this and more on Nick Ferrari: The Whole Show Podcast.

As Israel and Iran trade escalating blows, and the horrific situation in Gaza continues, Trump has suggested the US could get directly involved. So how is Keir Starmer going to handle all this? And what could it mean for millions of Iranians? John Harris speaks to the Guardian's diplomatic editor, Patrick Wintour, and an Iranian woman who now lives in the UK. Plus, it's a rare week in British politics, with the House of Commons voting on two big social issues: abortion and assisted dying. Deputy political editor Jessica Elgot joins John to discuss. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

It's time for another News Watch, helping you get your head around the headlines. Locals face-off law enforcement in LA, as Trump sends the military to flatten (or fan up) protests. Meanwhile, Western media are dodging terms like ‘authoritarian' better than their reporters are dodging police bullets. Assisted dying is back in the headlines as legalisation goes through UK and France's parliaments. Disabled people and terminally ill people are often pitched on opposite sides of the debate: how do we elevate both communities' voices, without pitting minorities against each other? Freedom Flotilla or "selfie yacht"? Humanitarian aid or vanity stunt? Whatever you think of Greta Thunberg and the Madleen crew, it doesn't change the fact that Gaza is under siege. If the media's so sick of Greta's selfies, perhaps they could cover the story behind the ‘stunt'? ALSO: tune in to hear about Helena's smear test and the show's working titles before it became ‘Media Storm'... Buy Rachel Charlton-Dailey's book, Ramping Up Rights. The episode is hosted and produced by Mathilda Mallinson (⁠⁠@mathildamall⁠⁠) and Helena Wadia (⁠⁠@helenawadia⁠⁠)  The music is by⁠⁠ @soundofsamfire⁠⁠ Support us on⁠⁠ Patreon⁠⁠! Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠,⁠⁠ Bluesky⁠⁠, and⁠⁠ TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the UK, there is much discussion around assisted dying with a bill that is being voted on in government at the moment.In this episode I look at the ethics around it and what it might mean on an individual and societal level.Palliative Care: https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/end-of-life-care/what-it-involves-and-when-it-starts/Dr Florian Willett's death: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/suicide-pod-activist-euthanasia-sarco-b2762514.htmlLocked-in syndrome: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22462-locked-in-syndrome-lisHow assisted dying works in The Netherlands: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/sep/11/assisted-dying-dutch-end-of-life-netherlands-unbearable-sufferingTalking about death and dying: https://www.hospiceuk.org/information-and-support/death-and-dying-what-expect/about-death-and-dyingThe Humanists view: https://humanists.uk/2023/10/03/six-reasons-we-need-an-assisted-dying-law/The current state of affairs in the UK regarding the assisted dying bill: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y5d2g3wgxoMy new website: https://drayan.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

These final 2 episodes of the Bardcast miniseries on Assisted dying stand together to share inspiring and touching monologues from Stephen Callaghan's beautiful play Pure dead Dangerous. (Julie's mum in this episode and The Priest in the 2nd episode.)We look at the dark comedy of the astonishing rhetoric around the Sarco (the suicide pod) that refers to it as ‘reliable and safe.'We ask whose values and choices are really respected when autonomy becomes the highest value in society and consider what values and ideas really help us. We encourage everyone to send episodes of this mini-series to friends and MPs or MSPs who need to imagine the possible unforeseen consequences of the Assisted Dying bill becoming law before it's too late.For those creatives wanting to attend the Write for Life Academy's next Activation Day in June 14th or online in October apply herewww.writeforlife.academy

In this 2nd part of the Sarco or Sanctity episode of our mini-series on Assisted dying, we ask whether drama can save lives. Sarah de Nordwall looks both at a profound monologue from the Priest in the play “Pure Dead Dangerous” and also a quote from Paul Tennant's play - “A Matter of Conscience” set in 1941. This is a section of the real life sermon that inspired the White Rose Movement of Sophie Scholl. Robert Cassidy also reads real stories from Dr John Wilkie's book “Assisted Suicide past and present” that teaches us how quickly safe guards fall and fail when Assisted Dying has been legal for a while. An episode full of striking facts and helpful considerations then reflects on the short but powerful life of Saint Jacinta who embraced her suffering and death at age 9 in order to save souls. We take her as our patron for this urgent cause of keeping government-sanctioned assisted suicide out of our culture and mindset. For those creatives wishing to help build a culture fit for life, do come to our next Activation Day either in June or October.Apply here www.writeforlife.academy

French deputies are set to vote Tuesday on a controversial bill regarding end-of-life options before it moves to the Senate. The proposed “right to aid in dying” has divided politicians and healthcare professionals and reignited heated bioethical debates. In this report from France 2, palliative care workers and patients share their views on the matter.

Church of England rev with a difference Jamie Franklin sits down to talk about the big stories in church and state. This time:"Assisted Dying" Bill delayed as Commons debate overruns and MPs turn sceptical."Faith Leaders" question Starmer's hard-right rhetoric on immigration.Gary Lineker sacked from the BBC over antisemitism controversy.And Starmer surrenders to EU in new "strategic realignment deal".Would you like to sponsor an episode? Get in touch: irreverendpod@gmail.com!Subscribe to Jamie's blog Good Things: https://jamiefranklin.substack.comBuy Jamie's Book! THE GREAT RETURNPlease Support the Podcast!You make Irreverend possible. You can now support us on Substack! https://irreverendpod.substack.com/. Or support us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/irreverend) or Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend). To make a direct donation or to get in touch with questions or comments please email irreverendpod@gmail.com!Notices:Daniel French Substack: https://undergroundchurch.substack.com/Jamie Franklin Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.comIrreverend Substack: https://irreverendpod.substack.comFollow us on Twitter: https://x.com/IrreverendPodFind me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpodFind links to our episodes, social media accounts and ways to support us at https://www.irreverendpod.com!Thursday Circles: http://thursdaycircle.com Support the show

As French lawmakers consider legalising assisted dying, a look at the citizen's assembly that carefully considered the issue. Also, a film about the writer – and filmmaker – Marcel Pagnol at the Cannes film festival, which is finally tackling sexual harassment in the industry. And the man who created the fête des voisins 25 years ago so neighbours get to know one other. French MPs are shortly to vote on whether or not to legalise assisted suicide and euthanasia. The draft legislation draws heavily on the work of the Citizens' Convention on end-of-life care – a group of 184 people, randomly selected in late 2022 to reflect France's diverse population. Though strangers to each other and to the subject, they spent four months in thoughtful debate, building a spirit of mutual respect despite deep differences of opinion. Economist Marc-Olivier Strauss-Kahn, one of the participants, talks about why this exercise in deliberative democracy was so enriching and valuable to society. Along with others, he's helped launch an association to ensure the dialogue, and the social inclusion it fostered, continues beyond the convention itself. (Listen @0')This year's Cannes film festival is taking the issue of sexual harassment in the movie industry more seriously than ever, just weeks after actor Gerard Depardiee was convicted for sexual assault. Ollia Horton talks about what's changing. She also introduces a film about the life of Marcel Pagnol – one of France's most cherished writers and a former Cannes jury president. (Listen @20'15'')The annual fête des voisins, held on the last Friday of May, is an opportunity for neighbours to get to know each other. Launched 25 years ago in Paris by local councillor Atanase Périfan, it was aimed at bringing more solidarity into everyday life and it seems to be working. (Listen @14'10'')Episode mixed by Cécile PompeaniSpotlight on France is a podcast from Radio France International. Find us on rfienglish.com, Apple podcasts (link here), Spotify (link here) or your favourite podcast app (pod.link/1573769878).

Intervals has been praised by The Guardian, the Observer, Publisher's Weekly, Elinor Cleghorn (author of Unwell Women) and Prospect Magazine. It was longlisted for the Women's Prize for Non-Fiction. Marianne Brooker is based in Bristol, where she works for a charity campaigning on climate and social justice. She has a PhD from Birkbeck and a background in arts research and teaching. She won the 2022 Fitzcarraldo Essay Prize for Intervals, her first book. Get the book here or at your local bookshop. What makes a good death? A good daughter? In 2009, with her forties and a harsh wave of austerity on the horizon, Marianne Brooker's mother was diagnosed with primary progressive multiple sclerosis. She made a workshop of herself and her surroundings, combining creativity and activism in inventive ways. But over time, her ability to work, to move and to live without pain diminished drastically. Determined to die in her own home, on her own terms, she stopped eating and drinking in 2019. In Intervals, Brooker reckons with heartbreak, weaving her first and final memories with a study of doulas, living wills and the precarious economics of social, hospice and funeral care. Blending memoir, polemic and feminist philosophy, Brooker joins writers such as Anne Boyer, Maggie Nelson, Donald Winnicott and Lola Olufemi to raise essential questions about choice and interdependence and, ultimately, to imagine care otherwise.

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MPs are debating changes to the assisted dying bill in England and Wales today.

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On Nick Ferrari at Breakfast.UK GDP has grown 0.7% in the first quarter of this year, beating out all other G7 countries. Nick talks to Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Emma ReynoldsGary Lineker has apologised for an 'offensive' post he re-shared on his Instagram featuring an image of a rat The Assisted Dying bill faces another reading in Parliament. Labour MP behind bill, Kim Leadbeater, takes your callsAll of this and more on Nick Ferrari - The Whole Show Podcast.

Alexander Brown, Rachel Amery, and David Bol discuss Assisted Dying and Labour's new approach to immigration. Plus, Rachel sits down with national treasure and expert pollster Sir John Curtice to discuss the Scottish elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg discusses voluntary dying.  Episode 1270 Greg's new book: Inspired Imperfection Dan's new book: Confident Humility Send Questions To: Dan: @thatdankentTwitter: @reKnewOrg Facebook: ReKnew Email: askgregboyd@gmail.com Links: Greg's book:"Crucifixion of the Warrior God" Website: ReKnew.org  

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In this episode of the Holyrood Sources podcast, the hosts delve into key issues in Scottish politics, including the decentralisation of governance, the recent debate on assisted dying legislation, and the implications of current polling trends for political parties. They discuss the emotional and personal nature of parliamentary debates, the challenges faced by MSPs in articulating their positions, and the potential future of Scottish independence amidst rising nationalism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a succesful holyrood vote, political editor of the Daily Record Paul Hutcheon is joined by Hannah Rodger and Douglas Dickie to discuss how likely the Assisted Dying Scotland Bill is to reach the third stage. Also on the agenda is Keir Starmer's need to placate Reform, as well as the latter party's chances of scooping second place in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse and Larkhall by-election set to take place in just three weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The conversation around Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) for minors brings forth deep ethical, moral, developmental, and societal concerns that are essential to explore thoroughly. The idea that minors, even when labeled as "mature," should possess the autonomy to decide upon ending their own lives raises profound and multifaceted issues requiring careful examination, and by examination I believe it just shouldn't be happening AT ALL.FOLLOW @ KELSIE_SHERENSubstack: https://substack.com/@kelsisherenWatch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3opNURn  - - - - - - - - - - - -SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS - - - - - - - - - - - -RHO Nutrition - Code: KELSI20 -  https://rhonutrition.com/KELSIXX-XY Athletics - Code: KELSI20 - https://www.xx-xyathletics.com/?sca_ref=7336247.FtJS2YUK4OKetone IQ- 30% off with code KELSI - https://ketone.com/KELSIGood Livin- 20% off with code KELSI - https://www.itsgoodlivin.com/?ref=KELSIBrass & Unity - 20% off with code UNITY - http://brassandunity.com - - - - - - - - - - - - -SHOPB&U Jewelry & Eyewear: https://brassandunity.com - - - - - - - - - - - - -Follow #thekelsisherenperspective- - - - - - - - - - - - -CHARITYHeroic Hearts Project - https://www.heroicheartsproject.orgHonour House Society - https://www.honourhouse.caAll Secure Foundation - http://allsecurefoundation.orgDefenders of Freedom -https://www.defendersoffreedom.usBoot Campaign - https://bootcampaign.orgSubstack: https://substack.com/@kelsisherenWatch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3opNURn  - - - - - - - - - - - -SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS - - - - - - - - - - - -RHO Nutrition - Code: KELSI20 -  https://rhonutrition.com/KELSIXX-XY Athletics - Code: KELSI20 - https://www.xx-xyathletics.com/?sca_ref=7336247.FtJS2YUK4OKetone IQ- 30% off with code KELSI - https://ketone.com/KELSIGood Livin- 20% off with code KELSI - https://www.itsgoodlivin.com/?ref=KELSIBrass & Unity - 20% off with code UNITY - http://brassandunity.com - - - - - - - - - - - - -SHOPB&U Jewelry & Eyewear: https://brassandunity.com - - - - - - - - - - - - -Follow #thekelsisherenperspective- - - - - - - - - - - - -CHARITYHeroic Hearts Project - https://www.heroicheartsproject.orgHonour House Society - https://www.honourhouse.caAll Secure Foundation - http://allsecurefoundation.orgDefenders of Freedom -https://www.defendersoffreedom.usBoot Campaign - https://bootcampaign.org

Alexander Brown, Rachel Amery, and David Bol discuss the Programme for Government, some particularly surprising polling, and just how disorganised the Labour party is. Plus, David sits down with Liam McArthur to discuss assisted dying Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychiatrist Dr Mona Gupta in Montreal joins Rosalind English and Alex Ruck Keene KC. https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbill/59-01/0212/TIABImpactAssessment.pdf Law Pod UK is published by 1 Crown Office Row. Supporting articles are published on the UK Human Rights Blog. Follow and interact with the podcast team on Twitter.

Peter Singer delves into difficult ethical questions regarding animal rights, the morality of factory farming, and difficult human-related ethical dilemmas.Singer discusses his views as a consequentialist, examining the impact of our choices on animal suffering, the ethical considerations around organ donation from anencephalic children, and the broader implications of such decisions.What are the moral implications of eating meat from factory farms versus ethically raised animals, and cannibalism under hypothetical scenarios with no harm to others?Singer emphasizes the need for considering the consequences of our actions, shedding light on the pressing need to reform our food production systems and make more ethical choices in our daily lives.Peter Singer's Substack: https://substack.com/profile/4270932-peter-singerPeter Singer's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@peter_singerPeter Singer's book, ‘Animal Liberation Now': https://www.amazon.com/Animal-Liberation-Now-Definitive-Classic/dp/0063226707[00:00] A Philosophical Dive into Animal Rights with Peter Singer[00:12] Exploring the Ethical Dilemmas of Human and Animal Lives[01:59] The Complexities of Organ Donation from Anencephalic Children[03:57] Comparing Human and Animal Rights in Medical Contexts[06:08] Consequentialism and Individual Case Analysis in Ethics0[7:42] The Ethical Quandaries of Parental Consent and Medical Decisions[15:54] Navigating the Slippery Slope of Euthanasia and Assisted Dying[25:41] The Ethical Considerations of Eating Meat and Factory Farming[33:29] The Harsh Realities of Factory Farming[34:45] Ethical Considerations and the Nature of Animal Suffering[36:50] Addressing Common Objections to Animal Rights[41:12] The Impact of Individual Choices on Animal Suffering[43:43] The Role of Vegetarianism and Veganism in Reducing Demand for Meat[01:00:46] Exploring the Ethical Implications of Consuming Expired or Discarded Meat[01:04:50] Concluding Thoughts and Reflections

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What's the episode about? In this episode, hear Sydney Campbell on Medical Assistance in Dying for mature minors, children's participation, policy, assisted dying, childism, participatory research and end-of-life contexts Who is Sydney? Dr. Sydney Campbell is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University. She completed her PhD in the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation at the University of Toronto wherein she generated conceptual and empirical evidence to inform ongoing discussions related to Medical Assistance in Dying for mature minors in Canada. As a whole, Sydney's work aims to advance perspectives on the participation and engagement of young people, rethinking policy action and analysis with a child-inclusive lens, and improving children's overall health and well-being inseveral facets of their lives, including in end-of-life contexts. What was the conference mentioned at the start of the episode? The conference 'Funeral and Death Ritual for the Modern World. Co-creation, participation, exploration' is on 14th June 2025 at Natural Endings in Todmorden, West Yorkshire, UK. It's a gathering of undertakers , ceremonialists, writers/authors, artists and theatre makers. How do I cite the episode in my research and reading lists?To cite this episode, you can use thefollowing citation: Campbell, S. (2025) Interview on The Death Studies Podcast hosted by Michael-Fox, B. and Visser, R. Published 1 May 2025. Available at: www.thedeathstudiespodcast.com, DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.28911446 What next?Check out more episodes or find out more about the hosts!Got a question? Get in touch.

Dans le monde entier, des débats ont lieu sur le suicide assisté médicalement. L'Allemagne, la France et le Royaume-Uni débattent actuellement de savoir s'il devrait être autorisé, et pour qui.Traduction :Around the world there are conversations on medically assisted dying. Germany, France and the UK are all currently debating whether it should be permitted, and for whom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dans le monde entier, des débats ont lieu sur le suicide assisté médicalement. L'Allemagne, la France et le Royaume-Uni débattent actuellement de savoir s'il devrait être autorisé, et pour qui.Traduction :Around the world there are conversations on medically assisted dying. Germany, France and the UK are all currently debating whether it should be permitted, and for whom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As election day nears, Lean Out continues to highlight the issues that we feel have not received enough attention in this news cycle. My guest on the program today is a physician who serves on death review committee with Ontario's Office of the Chief Coroner. In today's emotional interview, we take a close look at medical assistance in dying, or MAiD — and her concerns about how it's playing out in practice.Ramona Coelho is a family doctor, and a founding member of Physicians Together With Vulnerable Canadians. She's a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, and has just co-edited a new book, titled Unravelling MAiD in Canada: Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide as Medical Care.You can find Tara Henley on Twitter at @TaraRHenley, and on Substack at tarahenley.substack.com

The UK government is debating legislation to allow assisted dying in England and Wales, which puts doctors at the forefront of deciding if their patient will be eligible for a medically assisted death - the key criteria being a 6 month prognosis. But is making a 6 month prognosis actually clinically reliable? To discuss we're joined by a panel of experts on end of life; Scott Murray, emeritus professor of primary palliative care at the University of Edinburgh Simon Etkind, assistant professor of palliative care at the University of Cambridge Nancy Preston, professor of supportive and palliative care, Lancaster University Suzanne Ost, professor of law, Lancaster University Reading list Assisted dying and the difficulties of predicting end of life Breaching the stalemate on assisted dying: it's time to move beyond a medicalised approach   Also in this episode, we dim the lights and raise the curtains - there is a public fascination with doctors who kill and the stage show turned podcast, ‘An Appointment with Murder', takes a deep dive into the crimes of GPs John Bodkin-Adams and Harold Shipman. Kamran is joined by Harry Brunjes and Andrew Johns to talk medical murder. An Appointment With Murder on Apple Podcasts    

Author Dawn Lester returns to the show to unpack the linguistic f*ckery propping up the eugenics project that is “assisted dying”.Part 2:danikatz.locals.comwww.patreon.com/danikatzAll things Dani, including books, courses, coaching + consulting:www.danikatz.comRegister NOW for Confluence in Bandera, Texas:https://brushfire.com/confluence/Confluence2025/590269Find Dawn:https://dawnlester.substack.com/Show notes:Spring-time PiscesBack to dreaming & creativity Masculine & FeminineNot falling for feminism psy-opAlt-media white male dominance Assisted dying & death doulasFreedom to choose Abortion apathyMAID rhetoric & double-speakDiagnostic fallacies & no-cebo effectAge limit legislation in EnglandNew Mexico demoralizationCanada's low MAID standardsPalliative care griftTo die or not to die? Fear & choice Infantilization & indoctrination C-section normalcy‘Mental illness' & DSM labelsPush-back to MAIDHelping those who want itCompassion over ‘othering'Germs vs psycho-emotional statesBreaking hypnosis of diagnosesBonus Surprise for Subscribers Only!

This week: should the assisted dying bill be killed off? Six months after Kim Leadbeater MP launched the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, a group of Labour MPs have pronounced it ‘irredeemably flawed and not fit to become law'. They say the most basic aspects of the bill – having gone through its committee stage – do not hold up to scrutiny. Dan Hitchens agrees, writing in the magazine this week that ‘it's hard to summarise the committee's proceedings except with a kind of Homeric catalogue of rejected amendments' accompanied by a ‘series of disconcerting public statements'. With a third reading vote approaching, what could it tell us about the country we live in? Dan joins the podcast alongside the Revd Fergus Butler-Gallie, who provides the Spectator's diary for the week. (1:34) Next: where are all the rabbits? If you've noticed fewer rabbits across the countryside that might be due to a killer pandemic that has appeared on Britain's shores. Henry Williams raises awareness in the magazine this week about Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD), which has a mortality rate of between 70 and 100% and has already left rabbits endangered in countries like Spain. The disease can kill suddenly and is particularly prolific within wild rabbits, which are less likely to be vaccinated than household pets. How concerned should we be? Henry joined the podcast to discuss. (20:56) And finally: are creme eggs delicious – or disgusting? ‘How do you eat yours?' asks the famous Cadbury's advert for creme eggs. James Innes-Smith, writing his notes on creme eggs in the magazine this week, responds ‘stamping on them in disgust'. James might not be a fan but most of the British public are – over 220 million of them are sold in the UK each year. Even more astonishing given they're only available to buy for a third of the year. Why are they loved so much? James joined the podcast alongside The Guardian's Lucy Mangan, who makes the case for creme eggs. (27:09) Presented by William Moore and Lara Prendergast. Produced by Patrick Gibbons.

This week: should the assisted dying bill be killed off? Six months after Kim Leadbeater MP launched the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, a group of Labour MPs have pronounced it ‘irredeemably flawed and not fit to become law'. They say the most basic aspects of the bill – having gone through its committee stage – do not hold up to scrutiny. Dan Hitchens agrees, writing in the magazine this week that ‘it's hard to summarise the committee's proceedings except with a kind of Homeric catalogue of rejected amendments' accompanied by a ‘series of disconcerting public statements'. With a third reading vote approaching, what could it tell us about the country we live in? Dan joins the podcast alongside the Revd Fergus Butler-Gallie, who provides the Spectator's diary for the week. (1:34) Next: where are all the rabbits? If you've noticed fewer rabbits across the countryside that might be due to a killer pandemic that has appeared on Britain's shores. Henry Williams raises awareness in the magazine this week about Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD), which has a mortality rate of between 70 and 100% and has already left rabbits endangered in countries like Spain. The disease can kill suddenly and is particularly prolific within wild rabbits, which are less likely to be vaccinated than household pets. How concerned should we be? Henry joined the podcast to discuss. (20:56) And finally: are creme eggs delicious – or disgusting? ‘How do you eat yours?' asks the famous Cadbury's advert for creme eggs. James Innes-Smith, writing his notes on creme eggs in the magazine this week, responds ‘stamping on them in disgust'. James might not be a fan but most of the British public are – over 220 million of them are sold in the UK each year. Even more astonishing given they're only available to buy for a third of the year. Why are they loved so much? James joined the podcast alongside The Guardian's Lucy Mangan, who makes the case for creme eggs. (27:09) Presented by William Moore and Lara Prendergast. Produced by Patrick Gibbons.

We continue our exploration of some of the issues that could crop up if assisted dying becomes law under The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill that is currently working its way through Parliament.Today we consider what those final moments might be like and if the ideal of a peaceful death is a reality with the drug options currently available.To discuss we're joined by:Katherine Sleeman - Professor of Palliative Care at King's College London David Nicholl - Consultant Neurologist at University Hospital Birmingham Mark Taubert - Consultant Palliative Medicine at NHS Wales Erica Borgstrom - Professor of Medical Anthropology at The Open UniversityIt's claimed that within each of us there is a credit card's worth of microplastics. We dig into the figures underlying that with Kit Yates, Professor of Mathematical Biology at the University of Bath.And, we answer your questions after our programme on hearing loss with audiologist Dr Hannah Cooper, Kevin Munro, Professor of Audiology at the University of Manchester and Nish Mehta, an Ear, Nose and Throat surgeon at Royal National ENT Hospital.Presenter: James Gallagher Producers: Hannah Robins and Tom Bonnett Editor: Holly Squire

We continue our exploration of some of the issues that could crop up if assisted dying becomes law under The Terminally Ill Adults End of Life Bill that is currently working its way through Parliament.Today we tackle safeguarding. How can we be certain an assisted death is what the person wants? And who should even bring up the conversation?To discuss we're joined by:Katherine Sleeman - Professor of Palliative Care at King's College London David Nicholl - Consultant Neurologist at University Hospital Birmingham Mark Taubert - Consultant Palliative Medicine at NHS Wales Erica Borgstrom - Professor of Medical Anthropology at The Open UniversityPresenter: James Gallahgher Producers: Hannah Robins Assistant Production: Tom Bonnett and Siobhan

The Terminally Ill Adults End of Life Bill is working its way through Parliament. If it became law in England and Wales it would be one of those moments in history that profoundly changes society. There are similar discussions taking place in Scotland, the Isle of Man and Jersey too. To be clear about what we're doing on Inside Health. We're not going to debate the rights or wrongs of assisted dying. Or go through the politics of the Bill. Instead, over the next few episodes we're going to explore some of the issues that will come up if assisted dying goes ahead. We're going to start with eligibility and who could get an assisted death under the proposed rules? To discuss we're joined by:Katherine Sleeman - Professor of Palliative Care at King's College London David Nicholl - Consultant Neurologist at University Hospital Birmingham Mark Taubert - Consultant Palliative Medicine at NHS Wales Erica Borgstrom - Professor of Medical Anthropology at The Open UniversityAlso in the programme we have exclusive research on the differences between men and women's immune systems and why that affects the risks of infection and even autoimmune disease. James speaks Professor Lucy Wedderburn from the Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health and Director of the Centre for Adolescent Rheumatology at University College London, and Associate Professor Dr Lizzy Rosser also from the Centre for Adolescent Rheumatology at University College London.Presenter: James Gallagher Producers: Hannah Robins & Tom Bonnett

Kim Leadbeater has been an MP since winning the Batley & Spen by-election for Labour in 2021. She was elected to the constituency that her sister, Jo Cox, had served until she was murdered during the 2016 Brexit referendum campaign. Having pursued a career in health and fitness, Kim hadn't initially intended on a life in politics, but she went on to champion social and political cohesion through the Jo Cox Foundation and the More in Common initiative. More recently, she has led the campaign to legalise Assisted Dying. The Bill is currently making its way through Parliament and has been described as the biggest social reform in a generation.  On the podcast, Kim talks to Katy Balls about finding common ground with other Yorkshire MPs (including one former Prime Minister), why she thinks the growing popularity of Reform is a worrying sign of disillusionment in politics, and how she is more likely to retire than pursue a third career. The debate around Assisted Dying has been more ‘unpleasant' than expected but she has no regrets, and thinks that – most importantly – the national conversation around death has moved on. Despite a proposed extension, Kim hopes the Bill – if passed – will be implemented within 2-3 years. Produced by Patrick Gibbons. 

Kim Leadbeater has been an MP since winning the Batley & Spen by-election for Labour in 2021. She was elected to the constituency that her sister, Jo Cox, had served until she was murdered during the 2016 Brexit referendum campaign. Having pursued a career in health and fitness, Kim hadn't initially intended on a life in politics, but she went on to champion social and political cohesion through the Jo Cox Foundation and the More in Common initiative. More recently, she has led the campaign to legalise Assisted Dying. The Bill is currently making its way through Parliament and has been described as the biggest social reform in a generation.  On the podcast, Kim talks to Katy Balls about finding common ground with other Yorkshire MPs (including one former Prime Minister), why she thinks the growing popularity of Reform is a worrying sign of disillusionment in politics, and how she is more likely to retire than pursue a third career. The debate around Assisted Dying has been more ‘unpleasant' than expected but she has no regrets, and thinks that – most importantly – the national conversation around death has moved on. Despite a proposed extension, Kim hopes the Bill – if passed – will be implemented within 2-3 years. Produced by Patrick Gibbons. 

United Kingdom correspondent Alice Wilkins spoke to Lisa Owen about how politicians have been debating a new assisted dying law but it could take four years for it to come into effect and London police making an upsetting discovery of the body of a newborn baby in West London. She also spoke about a judge reprimanding two Paddington Bear vandals.

Kelsi Sheren, a Canadian war veteran and activist against assisted dying, discusses the expansion of “Assisted Dying” and euthanasia in Canada, Britain, USA and the West.In the U.K. the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, introduced by Kim Leadbeater, proposes to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales. Sheren explains the dangers of this proposed billShe argues that MAID (Medical Assistance in Dying), initially intended for terminally ill individuals, has expanded to include those with mental illnesses and mature minors.She cites examples of misuse, such as a 27-year-old autistic woman approved for MAID.Sheeran emphasizes the slippery slope towards eugenics and the societal impact of devaluing lives. #health #MAID #healthcare -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To see more exclusive content and interviews consider subscribing to my substack here: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Substack: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/X: https://twitter.com/mrwinmarshallInsta: https://www.instagram.com/winstonmarshallLinktree: https://linktr.ee/winstonmarshall----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background03:38 The Evolution of the MAID Program in Canada11:00 The Impact of MAID on Vulnerable Groups46:27 The Philosophical and Ethical Implications of MAID48:11 The Role of Religion and Compassion in the Debate56:34 The Role of Public Advocacy and Activism59:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, Chelsea Roff returns to the podcast to discuss the Assisted Dying Bill before Parliament and its potential implications for individuals with eating disorders.Chelsea shares insights from her research, highlighting the concerning gaps in safeguarding and the risk of eating disorder patients qualifying as "terminally ill."We explore the ethical, medical, and policy challenges surrounding assisted dying, the importance of proper treatment access, and why public awareness and advocacy are crucial.Key Topics Discussed:Understanding the Assisted Dying Bill: A breakdown of what the bill proposes and who it applies to.Eating Disorders and Assisted Death: Why individuals with eating disorders may be at risk of qualifying under this bill.The Capacity Debate: The complexities of assessing capacity in patients with severe anorexia and the lack of safeguards.The Role of the NHS: Why improvements in eating disorder treatment services should be a priority over expanding assisted dying laws.Legislative Concerns: Why individual cases should not drive national legislation and the risks of setting a dangerous precedent.Action Steps: How listeners can get involved, contact MPs, and push for necessary amendments to safeguard vulnerable individuals.Timestamps:[02:52] Chelsea returns to the podcast – reflecting on the past year.[09:00] What is the Assisted Dying Bill? Key details and potential implications.[18:20] "Terminal anorexia" – breaking down the terminology and its impact.[26:40] The complexity of assessing capacity in eating disorder patients.[35:10] The role of the NHS in supporting patients before reaching crisis.[44:00] What amendments have been proposed, and why were they rejected?[51:00] How you can take action to protect vulnerable individuals.Resources & Further Reading:Read the full bill hereRead the letter to MPs about the bill hereRead Chelsea's Research on Assisted Dying & Eating Disorders hereWrite to Your MP: use the template hereTrigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders, assisted dying, and suicide prevention. Please take care while listening. If you or someone you know needs support, reach out to a trusted professional or helpline.Connect with Us:

In this deeply moving episode of Therapy Works, Lottie Clark shares the story of her husband James's battle with motor neurone disease. She opens up about the emotional and physical toll of his diagnosis, the challenges of caring for a loved one with a terminal illness, and the difficult decisions their family faced—including James's choice to pursue assisted dying at Dignitas. Lottie speaks candidly about the impact on their children, the process of saying goodbye, and the long road of grief that follows loss. This conversation offers an intimate look at navigating life when faced with unimaginable circumstances. Lottie's story is one of heartbreak but also of deep strength and unwavering love. She reflects on the power of open conversations, the importance of honouring personal choices in end-of-life care, and her ongoing campaign for assisted dying legislation. This is an episode about grief, but also about the extraordinary courage it takes to walk alongside someone through their final chapter. 00:55 Facing a Terminal Diagnosis 04:41 The Emotional Impact and Initial Reactions 06:36 Planning for the Future 13:01 Communicating with the Children 15:11 The Decision for Assisted Dying 26:55 Reflecting on the Impact of Loss 27:26 Honest Conversations with Children 29:32 A Final Family Trip 31:44 Saying Goodbye 33:12 Campaigning for Assisted Dying 36:29 The Journey of Repatriation 39:20 Finding Strength in Love 50:22 The Complexity of Assisted Dying 57:34 The Long Road of Grief If you are looking to campaign, please find out more here: https://www.dignityindying.org.uk/ This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/therapyworks and get on your way to being your best self. Please subscribe and leave a review—it truly makes all the difference! Follow Julia at @juliasamuelmbe for more insights, tips, and conversations on life's challenges and how to improve your mental well-being. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At the last minute, Zoë decided to call off her euthanasia. But how do you start over after you've said all of your goodbyes? By Stephanie Bakker. Read by Micky Overman. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

Are local council changes "an attack on democracy"? Rachel Cunliffe and Megan Kenyon join Hannah Barnes to discuss changes to the rules governing local elections, which Ed Davey and Nigel Farage have attacked as anti-democratic. They answer a listener question about why their local council can "delay my right to vote". Also in this episode, Megan Kenyon meets Kim Leadbeater for an update on the assisted dying bill, and we answer your questions about the checks and balances that would apply if the bill were to pass.Submit a question for us to answer on a future podcast: www.newstatesman.com/youaskusGet our free daily politics newsletter, Morning Call: morningcall.substack.comSubscribe to the New Statesman. Get your first five weeks for just £5 at www.newstatesman.com/feb25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your death should be your own, as much as possible. That's one of the principles behind the Assisted Dying Bill. It lets adults with less than 6 months to live end their lives. But disability campaigners fear that people who don't want to die might be pressured to let themselves be killed. Ellen Clifford is […]

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