Podcast appearances and mentions of Charles Grant

1. AFC South-How would you describe the overall ecosystem Cam Ward is entering?-Did Femi Oladejo's performance last year suggest to you that his best football is still very much ahead of him?-The Jaguars already have an absolute stud WR in Brian Thomas, Jr., and when you add Travis Hunter to the mix, you just might have the perfect receiving duo to unlock the greatness inside of Trevor Lawrence. What do you think?-Do you think Bhayshul Tuten brings anything to the table that Travis Etienne does not?-Given the Colts highly questionable situation at QB, do you anticipate Shane Steichen to use Tyler Warren in similarly creative ways as he was used at Penn State?-How much of an upgrade is J.T Tuimoloau over Kwity Paye?-In what ways (if any) does Jayden Higgins complement Nico Collins and in what ways (if any) does Jaylin Noel complement Christian Kirk?-Would it surprise you if Aireontae Ersery makes a strong case for the starting RT job in training camp? 2. AFC East-Given how effectively he played with an outright atrocious support cast last season, do you think the stars are aligned for Drake Maye to make a significant "sophomore jump" in 2025?-Can you see this Jets offensive line as one of the 10 best in the league, if not better, by 2026?-Would you be surprised if Mason Taylor ends up being the best tight end from this class?-Do you think the Jets were one of the best possible landing spots for Azareye'h Thomas?-Just how high is Kenneth Grant's ceiling in your view?-What in Maxwell Hairston's game, aside from his 4.28 speed, do you think sold Sean McDermott on his potential fit in Buffalo?-Which of those three players (T.J. Sanders, Landon Jackson, or Deone Walker) are you the most bullish on and why?3. AFC North-Would you say this draft haul is a pretty solid start for the Browns as they re-shape their roster for the post-Deshaun Watson era?-Would you anticipate one of Kenny Pickett or Joe Flacco getting traded before Week 1 and both Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel starting their fair share of games this season?-Did you see Shemar Stewart as someone likely to be remembered as a "workout warrior" a la Mike Mamula, someone likely to evolve into one of the NFL's most feared QB disruptors, or somewhere in between? -Do you think Derrick Harmon is the ideal candidate to succeed Cam Heyward as the linchpin of that Steelers D-Line?-Would it surprise you if Kaleb Johnson eventually becomes the focal point of the Steelers offense this season regardless of who starts at QB? -How better positioned (at least on paper) are the Ravens to win that third Lombardi Trophy due to Malaki Starks and Mike Green?4. AFC West-Would it be a massive disappointment if the Raiders don't have a top-10, if not top-5 scoring offense this season?-Can you see one of Caleb Rogers or Charles Grant (or both) emerging as starters for the Raiders OL in 2026?-Why were the Broncos right to take Jahdae Barron and just how big of an upgrade does he bring to that Denver secondary?-Can you see R.J. Harvey getting the lion's share of the touches in the Broncos backfield this season? -Is it a reasonable expectation for Pat Bryant to evolve into a reliable safety valve for Bo Nix in third-down and Red Zone situations?-Do you anticipate both Omarion Hampton and Tre Harris to emerge as starters early this season, and if they make an instant impact, do the Chargers have enough firepower on both sides of the ball to dethrone the Chiefs for the AFC West crown?-If you're the Chiefs, are you willing to put Josh Simmons on PUP to start the season and subsequently insert him into that starting LT position around late October/early November?-Which of those three (Omarr Norman-Lott, Ashton Gillotte, or Nohl Williams) do you see making the biggest contribution to Steve Spagnuolo's defense in 2025?-If you're choosing between Jalen Royals and Brashard Smith in the later rounds of a dynasty league draft, who would you take and why?

On this week's Centre for European Reform podcast, director Charles Grant sits down with visiting fellow in the Department of War Studies at King's College London, Sophia Gaston, to discuss the UK-EU summit set to take place on May 19. They consider the geopolitical and domestic context, and what will or won't be on the negotiating table. Produced by Octavia Hughes

The Raiders landed two of Rob's favorite prospects in Ashton Jeanty and Charles Grant, while Shedeur Sanders somehow slipped to Round 5 — and Rob still can't believe it.In this episode, he breaks down all 31 prospects he covered pre-draft, where they were selected, and how they fit with their new teams.Timestamps:Intro – 00:05–00:50Cam Ward QB Titans – 00:53–2:45Travis Hunter CB/WR Jaguars – 2:46–4:11Abdul Carter Edge Giants – 4:13–5:19Will Campbell OT Patriots – 5:20–6:13Mason Graham DT Browns – 6:14–7:25Ashton Jeanty RB Raiders – 7:26–8:32Armand Membou OT Jets – 8:33–9:12Kelvin Banks Jr. OT Saints – 9:13–10:06Kenneth Grant DT Dolphins – 10:10–11:54Tyler Warren TE Colts – 12:00–12:48Shemar Stewart Edge (Pace) Bengals – 12:49–13:24Grey Zabel OG/C Seahawks – 13:25–13:48Jahdae Barron CB Broncos – 13:49–14:27Please Pray For Steelers DT Derrick Harmon & His Family – 14:28–15:05Jaxson Dart QB Giants – 15:11–16:10Malaki Starks S Ravens – 16:11–17:08Isaiah Simmons OT Chiefs – 17:10–17:44Quinshon Judkins RB Browns – 17:49–18:34Tyler Shough QB Saints – 18:35–20:01T.J. Sanders DT Bills – 20:02–21:27Alfred Collins DT 49ers – 21:28–22:12Will Johnson CB Cardinals – 22:14–22:54Jalen Milroe QB Seahawks – 22:58–23:50Jaylin Smith CB Texans – 23:51–24:44Charles Grant OL Raiders – 24:46–25:42Shedeur Sanders QB Browns – 25:43–26:55Jalen Rivers OG Bengals – 26:58–27:28Kyle McCord QB Eagles – 27:29–28:39Cobee Bryant CB Falcons – 28:47–29:30Trey Wedig OG Rams – 29:32–30:17Willie Lampkin OG/C Rams – 30:18–31:18Xavier Restrepo WR Titans – 31:22–31:51Outro – 31:53–32:45Follow Us On Social Media:IG & TikTok – @theflame_esHost: Rob Cao

It's time for one of our favorite events of the year, the Owl You Know Draft in which we narrow down the most likely NFL Draft picks for Howie Roseman and the Eagles, from early-round players like Walter Nolen, Malaki Starks, Donovan Ezeiruaku, Mason Taylor, Nic Scourton to mid-round players like T.J. Sanders, JT Tuimoloau and Charles Grant to late-round options like Jaylin Smith, LeQuint Allen, Kobe King and Rayuan Lane III. Zach Berman tries to defend his title while Bo Wulf attempts to regain the crown and Fran Duffy makes his debut.

Can we build the perfect four-round mock draft for the Philadelphia Eagles in under 10 minutes? Aidan is on a mission to do just that — rapid-fire style. With the NFL Draft just around the corner, it's time to lock in on top prospects, team needs, and potential Eagles targets.In this episode, we cover: ✅ EDGE help at pick 32 with Nick Scourton✅ TE value in Round 2 with Harold Fannin Jr.✅ O-line depth with Charles Grant in Round 3✅ Underrated safety gem Jaylen Reed in Round 4These aren't just names — they're players the Eagles have hosted on Top-30 visits, and ones who fit the scheme while also filling key roles.Let us know in the comments who you'd draft and what positions Philly must address early!

Brandon Thorn joins us to break down the intriguing offensive tackles in this year's NFL Draft, including three players who have reportedly visited the Eagles' complex on Top-30 visits: Josh Conerly Jr., Charles Grant and Anthony Belton. What might Jeff Stoutland like about those three? And do Josh Simmons, Aireontae Ersery, Donovan Jackson and Cameron Williams seem like potential Eagles as well?Join Zach Berman and Bo Wulf as their Eagles Draft preview series continues.

Send us a textIn this full episode of *2 Giants Goofballs: New York Giants News & Updates*, Drew and Rob dive headfirst into the trenches with a detailed breakdown of the top 15 offensive tackle prospects entering the 2025 NFL Draft. With the New York Giants continuing to build through the draft and offensive line remaining a key concern, this episode offers a comprehensive look at the prospects who could become foundational pieces for Big Blue or impact the league at large. Whether you're a diehard Giants fan, a draft enthusiast, or simply love trench warfare in football, this episode has something for you.The duo starts with Armand Membou of Missouri, an agile and athletic tackle who played nearly every snap at right tackle, showcasing his All-SEC talent despite some concerns with long-arm rushers. Kelvin Banks Jr. from Texas is another standout, a three-year starter with an impressive trophy case and consistent performance at left tackle. LSU's Will Campbell brings SEC grit, smart play, and next-level footwork, although his shorter arms might translate better to guard in the pros.Josh Simmons, a top-tier pass protector from Ohio State, has raw potential with elite upside, while Grey Zabel out of South Dakota State demonstrates remarkable positional versatility across the line. Minnesota's Aireontae Ersery, another three-year starter, boasts elite strength and arm length, standing tall as a first-round-worthy left tackle.Oregon's Josh Conerly Jr. impresses with his athleticism and background as a former running back, though scouts note balance issues. Ohio State's Donovan Jackson stepped in at left tackle after Simmons' injury but might project better as a guard due to athletic limitations in space. Meanwhile, Wyatt Milum of West Virginia brings the lunch-pail mentality with four years of LT experience and a dominant 2024 season.The analysis continues with Jonah Savaiinaea from Arizona, a big-bodied lineman who may move inside, and Marcus Mbow of Purdue, a powerful presence with aggressive hands but room to grow against stutter-step pass rushers. Texas's Cameron Williams has the raw tools and strength but struggles with speed and technique.Boston College's Ozzy Trapilo, a massive 6'8” presence, displays football IQ and fiery play, but must improve pad level and hand placement. William & Mary's Charles Grant could be this year's sleeper, showcasing NFL-level traits despite a small school résumé. Lastly, Anthony Belton from NC State has the size and physicality but must overcome footwork issues and character concerns after a controversial on-field incident.This deep-dive episode is packed with scouting insights, positional fit discussion, and potential draft positioning. Whether the Giants are targeting a day-one starter or looking for value on day two or three, this offensive tackle class presents a variety of options. Stay tuned for continued coverage of Giants news and rumors, draft predictions, and everything NY Giants football on *2 Giants Goofballs: New York Giants News & Updates*. Don't forget to subscribe to the channel for more live episodes, in-depth breakdowns, and all the latest updates surrounding the Giants today.Support the showAll Episodes are shot LIVE with fan interactions on Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, & TwitchSponsor the show at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2giantgoofballsInterested in starting a podcast. We recommend using buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2012368

1. Do you think Will Campbell's best role at the NFL level is at tackle or at guard?2. What are your biggest concerns about Armand Membou's game at the moment and would you be surprised if he eventually ends up as the best OL from this class?3. Do you think Kelvin Banks, Jr. will mostly benefit a team as a run blocker or as a pass protector during his rookie season?4. If you're a team picking in the top-20 with a huge need at left tackle and you deem that medical information to be accurate, is Josh Simmons worth taking there?5. Do you think Donovan Jackson will be better at guard or tackle in the NFL? 6. Is Tyler Booker's extreme lack of athleticism enough to scare you away from him, or is he still a prospect with an extremely high floor who's worthy of a top-40 selection, if not higher?7. As Dane Brugler noted in November, many around the league (if not most) would say Grey Zabel's best possible fit is at center. What makes Grey Zabel well-equipped to be the proverbial QB of an NFL offensive line?8. Buy Or Sell-Josh Conerly, Jr., Aireontae Ersery, Ozzy Trapilo, Charles Grant, Cameron Williams, Emery Jones, Jr., Logan Brown, Jonah Savaiinaea, Wyatt Milum, Marcus Mbow, Tate Ratledge, Miles Frazier, Jackson Slater, Willie Lampkin, Jared Wilson

This week Monte and Sal go position by position talking about which players raised their stock and which hurt their stock at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine! But first we go over a couple Offensive Tackle Prospects from the 2025 NFL Draft in Charles Grant & Armand Membou.Please Rate us and Subscribe!Follow Us:@HesAGiantPod@montecri5to@queens_guy

Following the Trump administration's controversial comments and actions on Ukraine, tariffs and much else, CER director Charles Grant sits down with the director of Foreign and Defense Policy at the American Enterprise Institute, Kori Schake, to discuss what America's hostility to the rules-based international order means for transatlantic relations. Produced by Octavia Hughes

Join Ross Uglem for today's Packers draft profile on William & Mary offensive tackle Charles Grant. Don't miss it!Packers Draft Guide: https://draftguide.gumroad.com/l/greenbay25/dailyHomage: http://homage.sjv.io/Packers

Trump has been stealing the headlines when it comes to Ukraine this week, but Europe – and whether it can stay united in the face of the US pulling its support – remains an important subplot. At a summit yesterday, 27 countries backed the plan to increase spending on defence, but when will the cracks start to show? Thankfully, it seems that the Prime Minister is good in a crisis. Back at home, he has seen a modest bounce in popularity and he is making a good impression in Brussels, coming across as assured without grandstanding. He has also been leading on defence spending – could defence be the way in for Starmer to renegotiate a new position within the EU? Is Starmer having a good crisis?  Katy Balls speaks to James Heale and Charles Grant, director of the Centre for European Reform. Produced by Oscar Edmondson.

The Dolphins won't draft every player they met with at the 2025 NFL Combine, but those meetings do offer insight into their draft strategy! Miami spoke with plenty of prospects, but we spend time on Ollie Gordon II, Grey Zabel, Armand Membou, Charles Grant, Malaki Starks, Xavier Restrepo, Will Johnson, Tyler Baron, Shemar Stewart, Gunnar Helm, Mason Taylor, and Dillon Gabriel. Another Dolphins Podcast is hosted by Joshua Houtz (@Houtz) and Jake Mendel (@JMendel94). Thoughts or questions — reach out to us at AnotherDolphinsPodcast@gmail.com! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There is lots to make sense of today in a huge week for European and world politics, with the fallout of the Munich Conference and today's emergency summit in Paris. European powers are trying to navigate peace in Ukraine in the face of a belligerently isolationist Trump administration. The UK is caught between preserving its privileged position with the US and the desire for a European reset, as well as the need for an end to the war in Ukraine without giving in to Russia. Can Starmer bridge the transatlantic chasm that has opened up? Do the Europeans want us, and do the Americans need us?  Events in Europe will be incredibly consequential here in the UK. In an op-ed for the Telegraph, the Prime Minister has confirmed that he is ready and willing to put British troops in Ukraine and has set out plans to maintain the manifesto promise to pledge 2.5 per cent of GDP on defence spending, going against the Treasury. How difficult will it be for Starmer to make the case for increased defence spending? Oscar Edmondson speaks to James Heale and Charles Grant, director of the Centre for European Reform.  Produced by Oscar Edmondson.

Trump's tariff spree continues... After making good on his election promise to opt for another round of tariffs – a 25 per cent tax on imports from Canada and Mexico and a 10 per cent levy on Chinese goods – Trump has now turned his attention to Europe. In an interview with the BBC, the president said that while the UK would likely avoid tariffs, the EU might not be so lucky and described the trade relationship with Europe as an ‘atrocity'. This comes on the day that Keir Starmer is in Brussels and will likely be trying to smooth the road ahead of a post-Brexit ‘reset'. Can Labour continue to play both sides? Katy Balls speaks to Kate Andrews and Charles Grant, director of the Centre for European Reform. Produced by Oscar Edmondson.

0:00 - Intro 11:20 - Charles Grant, William & Mary 16:45 - Marcus Mbow, Purdue 30:00 - Aireontae Ersery, Minnesota 42:20 - Ozzy Trapilo, Boston College 54:55 - Cameron Williams, Texas 1:02:55 - Wyatt Milum, West Virginia 1:12:50 - Josh Conerly Jr, Oregon 1:19:00 - Armand Membou, Missouri 1:27:05 - Josh Simmons, Ohio State 1:31:10 - Kelvin Banks Jr, Texas 1:37:20 - Will Campbell, LSU 1:46:40 - Recap

In our latest Centre for European Reform podcast, podcast host Octavia Hughes speaks to six of our researchers. They reflect on the EU's past year from different perspectives, including trade and competitiveness; support for Ukraine; UK-EU relations; and the conflict in the Middle East. They then look ahead to 2025. 00:28 Zach Meyers on tech and competitiveness 04:49 Ian Bond on Ukraine 10:52 Luigi Scazzieri on defence spending and the Middle East 17:51 Charles Grant on UK-EU relations 22:15 Aslak Berg on trade 25:37 Zselyke Csaky on the rule of law Produced by Octavia Hughes

On this week's Centre for European Reform podcast, director Charles Grant sits down with Labour MP for Walthamstow and chair of the Labour Movement for Europe Stella Creasy, to discuss Labour's plan for forging closer ties with the EU. Stella explains the role of the Labour Movement for Europe, while Charles examines how weakened governments in France and Germany, and the re-election of Donald Trump, could affect the UK's relations with Europe. Produced by Octavia Hughes

We kicked off our live show with chairman Charles Grant joining us for a 4th successive summer to chat about all things to do with running the club. Once again Charles was incredibly generous with his time and the answers he gave us.

Keir Starmer is at Blenheim Palace today for the gathering of the European Political Community, the forum created by Emmanuel Macron in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. While the new Prime Minister met with many world leaders last week in Washington for the Nato summit, this is his first time he has played host since entering 10 Downing Street. And he used his opening address to call for a 'reset' of relations with the EU, but what will that look like?  Oscar Edmondson speaks with Katy Balls and Charles Grant, director at the Centre for European Reform.  Produced by Oscar Edmondson. 

In our latest Centre for European podcast, director Charles Grant is joined by the Economist's Paris Bureau Chief Sophie Pedder. She is the author of 'Revolution Française: Emmanuel Macron and the Quest to Reinvent a Nation'. Charles and Sophie discuss the fallout from the parliamentary elections in France. They outline possible outcomes and their likelihoods, debate whether the result weakens President Macron's position in Europe and look forward to the next French Presidential elections, in 2027. Produced by Octavia Hughes

How easy will it be for Keir Starmer, Britain's new prime minister, to reset relations with the EU, and what impact will political disarray in France have on leadership within the bloc? Gideon discusses these questions with Charles Grant, director of the London-based Centre for European Reform think-tank. Clip: BBCFree links to read more on this topic:France and Britain are changing placesThe French left needs to urgently learn the art of compromiseKeir Starmer plans ‘road map' for UK to hit higher defence spending goalSurvey linkPrize draw terms and conditionsSubscribe to The Rachman Review wherever you get your podcasts - please listen, rate and subscribe.Presented by Gideon Rachman. Produced by Fiona Symon. Sound design is by Breen Turner.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's Centre for European Reform podcast Charles Grant, director of the CER, and Neil Kinnock, leader of the Labour party 1983 - 1992, European commissioner 1995 - 2004 and member of the house of Lords since 2005, join podcast host, Octavia Hughes, to discuss what Labour's landslide victory will mean for UK-EU relations. They debate whether the success of Reform UK will dampen Keir Starmer's ambitions for Europe, make suggestions to improve security and trade ties and explain the importance of the current geopolitical context. Produced by Octavia Hughes

In our latest Centre for European Reform podcast our director Charles Grant and Dr Yu Jie, senior research fellow on China at Chatham House's Asia Pacific programme, join podcast host Octavia Hughes to discuss China's shifting foreign policy. They analyse the success of Beijing's European charm offensive, the strength of Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping's friendship and China's objective to create a multipolar world order. Music by Edward Hipkins Produced by Octavia Hughes

This week, shadow foreign secretary David Lammy is stateside, meeting with senior advisors to Donald Trump and hoping to charm them. Meanwhile, David Cameron gives his first set-piece policy speech. Who is the more credible statesman? Cindy Yu talks to James Heale and Charles Grant, director of the Centre for European Reform. Produced by Cindy Yu.

As we enter the third year of full-scale war in Ukraine and the possibility of Trump's re-election becomes more likely, Charles Grant, director, and Luigi Scazzieri, senior research fellow, consider how the EU's role in defence is changing. They discuss where the money for a larger defence budget would come from and whether the Commission could play a role in defence planning. Charles concludes the podcast with a quiz on the many acronyms that appeared in the Commission's latest press releases on defence. Music by Edward Hipkins Produced by Octavia Hughes

Joseph Jenkins Knapp, Jr. was expecting to receive a sizable inheritance upon the death of his 82-year-old great uncle, wealthy retired shipmaster and trader Captain Joseph White. But with debts piling up, Knapp decided he couldn't wait for natural causes; in April of 1830, he and his brother, John Francis Knapp, hired a hitman to murder him, faked some blackmail letters, and, in the end, didn't get any inheritance at all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EPISODE 319: Have you ever felt like your business is stuck in a loop, unable to break through to the next level? Do you ever wonder what's missing? In this episode of The Construction Leading Edge Podcast, I'll discuss how crucial habits and systems are in transforming your construction business and achieving new heights. We'll dive deeper into the power of habit change, accountability, strategic planning, and leadership development in overcoming common business challenges. Lastly, Leyah Hostetter, our Director of Customer Success, speaks with Charles Grant, owner of Seven Ridges Construction, who shares his journey of transforming his construction business by implementing new systems, and how it led to improved efficiencies and client satisfaction. Let's jump in!   Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) The seven old habits that are holding you back (01:40) The concept of different results requires different habits (11:32) Leadership skills and their development (13:42) Story of Jake Browning's success (18:00) The 90-day challenge (22:37) Interview with Charles Grant on business transformation (25:42) Charles Grant's realization of change (28:47) Most impactful thing he learned from the SYCB program (31:31)   Additional Resources: - Schedule your business evaluation call with our team HERE - Download your FREE strategic planning guide HERE - Register for our FREE Get Paid for Estimates Masterclass HERE - Listen to Episode 276 HERE   Book Mentioned - Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear -- The Construction Leading Edge Podcast helps construction business owners maximize their revenue, eliminate chaos, systematize their work, and win back their time. Follow us on your favorite podcasting platform so you never miss an episode!  

It's an important year for the European Union, which holds parliamentary elections in June. As geopolitical turbulence continues to test the strength of global alliances, will Europe pursue further integration or start to pull apart? Gideon discusses these questions, and the role played by European Commission presidents, past and present, with Charles Grant, director of the Centre for European Reform in London. Clip: European CommissionFree links to read more on this topic:Jacques Delors, who drove EU integration, dies at 98How migration is pushing Europe to the rightEU readies €20bn plan B to fund UkraineUkraine and its backers need a credible path to victorySubscribe to The Rachman Review wherever you get your podcasts - please listen, rate and subscribe.Presented by Gideon Rachman. Produced by Fiona Symon. Sound design is by Simon Panayi.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our latest Centre for European Reform podcast, podcast host Octavia Hughes speaks to eight of our researchers. They reflect on the EU's past year from different perspectives, including climate action; support for Ukraine; UK-EU relations; and the possibility of enlargement and reform. They then look ahead to 2024. 00:41 Elisabetta Cornago on energy and climate policy 11:57 Charles Grant on UK-EU relations 20:07 Luigi Scazzieri on defence and security policy 27:03 Zach Meyer and Sander Tordoir on AI and industrial policy 39:53 Ian Bond on Ukraine 47:00 Christina Keßler on German security policy 50:27 Camino Mortera-Martinez on enlargement, rule of law and reform Music by Edward Hipkins Produced by Octavia Hughes

In this week's Centre for European Reform podcast Charles Grant, director at the CER, and Camino Mortera-Martinez, head of the CER's Brussels office, join senior research fellow Luigi Scazzieri to discuss the prospects for EU enlargement and institutional reform. Produced by Octavia Hughes Music by Edward Hipkins

Seven years after the Brexit vote, Katy Balls is joined for a fringe panel from the Conservative Party Conference to discuss if voting to leave the EU was worth it, where the wins are and if opportunities are being missed.  Katy Balls in conversation with John Redwood MP, Theresa Villiers MP, Camilla Cavendish, Charles Grant and Vote Leave founder Matthew Elliott.

In this week's Centre for European Reform podcast Charles Grant, Director of the CER, and Neil Kinnock, leader of the Labour party 1983 - 1992, European commissioner 1995 - 2004 and member of the house of Lords since 2005, join podcast host, Octavia Hughes, to discuss a European strategy for Labour. They set out the steps the party should take to foster a better relationship and consider how European governments view the British. They consider whether a much closer economic relationship could be viable and conclude by asking when – if ever – the UK could rejoin the EU. Produced by Octavia Hughes Music by Edward Hipkins

Keir Starmer is in Paris today. It's a bid to 'look statesman-like', Katy Balls says, but also underlines where a Labour government would take British relations with the EU. Oscar Edmondson talks to Katy and Charles Grant, director of the Centre for European Reform. Produced by Oscar Edmondson and Cindy Yu.

Which Offensive Linemen could have massive 2023 seasons? Joe DeLeone and Sean Anderson share their picks from the Power 5, G5, and FCS they're excited to see like Joe Alt Amarius Mims, Charles Grant, Garrett Greenfield, and more

In this week's Centre for European Reform podcast Camino Mortera-Martinez, head of the Brussels office, joins Charles Grant, director of the CER, and Heather Grabbe, senior advisor at the Open Society Foundation, to discuss the prospect of EU enlargement. They talk about the likely timeline of the accession process, the countries with prospects of joining and which of these will struggle to meet the EU's criteria. Camino and Charles then debate whether the Lisbon Treaty will be used for this next round of accession or if treaty change might be required.

In this week's episode of the Centre for European Reform podcast, we answer questions you have sent to us. Host Octavia Hughes speaks to our director Charles Grant, director of foreign policy Ian Bond, and senior fellow Luigi Scazzieri. We discuss the likelihood of a Kılıçdaroğlu victory in Turkey's presidential run-off, arguments for and against French-style industrial policy in the EU, and alternatives to NATO membership for Ukraine. Produced by Octavia Hughes Music by Edward Hipkins

Rishi Sunak was in Paris today meeting with President Emmanuel Macron. The pair unveiled a new deal to stop the Channel crossings as part of the first Franco-British summit for five years. Will the new measures work?  Cindy Yu speaks to Fraser Nelson and Charles Grant, director of the Centre for European Reform.

In this week's episode of the Centre for European Reform podcast, our director Charles Grant is joined by Catherine Barnard, Professor of EU Law and Employment Law at the University of Cambridge and Deputy Director of UK in a Changing Europe, to discuss the recently agreed Windsor Framework. Together, they delve into how the new framework modifies the previous UK-EU trade deal and its implications, examine the role of the European Court of Justice in the agreement, and explore the domestic reactions to the new agreement. Produced by Helmi Pillai and Octavia Hughes Music by Edward Hipkins

This week on the show we look at the outcome of Nigeria's historic presidential election. On the 24 February, millions of Nigerians went to the polls in an election widely seen as crucial for the direction of the country, with the winner, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, declared the president elect. We look at the state of Nigeria's democracy and ask what lies ahead? We'll also be looking at events closer to home this week. On Monday, Rishi Sunak, and Ursula von der Leyen announced a new deal for Northern Ireland, with implications for all the UK. Three years after the UK formally left the EU, we look at whether Rishi Sunak has indeed finally gotten Brexit done. Joining Bronwen Maddox this week are Leena Koni Hoffman, an Associate Fellow with our Africa programme, Aanu Adeoye, the West African correspondent for the Financial Times, and Charles Grant, the Director for the Centre for European Reform. Read our expertise: Nigeria's election highlights Anglo-American missteps Nigeria's election results put disenfranchisement in the spotlight Tech alone won't improve trust in Nigeria's elections Subscribe to Independent Thinking wherever you get your podcasts. Please listen, rate, review and subscribe. Presented by Bronwen Maddox. Produced by John Pollock. Sound by Abdul Boudiaf and Alex Moyler.

As it looks like the government is about to agree a new deal with the European Union on the Northern Ireland Protocol, Rishi Sunak is in Belfast today meeting with the DUP. Will they accept a compromise? Max Jeffery speaks to Isabel Hardman and Charles Grant, director of the Centre for European Reform. Produced by Max Jeffery.

Today the Times has reported that a partial agreement has been made over the Northern Ireland Protocol. Why are the government playing down the progress made over the Irish border?  Also on podcast, Boris Johnson has been on maneuvres this week, weighing in on the row over sending jets to Ukraine. Has he succeeded in undermining Rishi Sunak?  Cindy Yu speaks to Katy Balls and Charles Grant, director of the Centre for European Reform.  Produced by Cindy Yu and Oscar Edmondson.  

A push for peace in Ukraine, a recovering China and good news for US consumers may be in the cards.Will China keep moving beyond its "Covid-zero" policy in the face of a massive infection wave? When and how will Russia's war on Ukraine end? Will Donald Trump really go ahead with his US presidential campaign next year? Groundhog Day won't arrive in the US until February, but until then the Stephanomics podcast has assembled a crack team of prognosticators rivaling Punxsutawney Phil himself to give a glimpse into 2023.In this annual look-ahead edition of the podcast, host Stephanie Flanders delves into the future with Charles Grant, director of the Centre for European Reform, and three Bloomberg experts, Chief Economist Tom Orlik, Washington Bureau Chief Peggy Collins and London-based TV anchor Francine Lacqua. First, with inflation and interest rates dominating economic headlines, Orlik gives a somewhat reassuring outlook for the US. Price hikes will fall rapidly from their perch above 7% in 2023, but they'll remain high enough that the Federal Reserve will keep tightening the money supply for now, Orlik says.In US politics, Trump's bid for a second term has gotten off to a slow start. Facing multiple criminal investigations and diminishing party support, some are wondering if his heart is really in it. However, since he's announced that he's running, we'd better assume the Republican might be on the ballot in 2024, even if potential rivals like Florida Governor Ron DeSantis don't clear a path for him, Collins said. The man who defeated Trump in 2020, President Joe Biden, has his own challenges next year now that the GOP controls the House of Representatives. Collins sees Biden circumventing a deadlocked Congress by making prolific use of executive orders, as many of his predecessors have done in the past.Across the Atlantic, Grant predicts the French, Italians and Germans, joined by the US, will eventually urge Ukraine to cede territory to reach a peace agreement, despite the tens of thousands of its citizens killed by Russia in its war. While some Eastern European nations are taking a hardline stance against the Kremlin, including pushing for regime change, Biden and his allies foresee having to work with Russia over the long term, Grant says, and may take a more diplomatic approach. Meantime, the continent has been spared a full-on energy crisis, in part because of a mild European winter and a large supply of natural gas in storage, Lacqua says. That could change, though, with the European Union's new cap on gas prices. Energy importers may choose to send their natural gas elsewhere and cause prices in Europe to soar, Lacqua warns.China currently faces a national crisis as coronavirus cases flood hospitals and threaten to kill more than a million people. It's a public health catastrophe that was triggered by Xi Jinping's sudden reversal of his "Covid-zero" policy. But in 2023, that turnabout may have Beijing's desired effects: After the infection wave recedes, Orlik predicts China's economy may finally turn the corner. He sees the country growing by 5.1% next year, with the risk being that it grows too quickly and puts a strain on the world's commodity supplies. For now, the US and Europe have been somewhat at odds over China, with the US more concerned about Beijing's accumulation of power and the threat to US security. Europe may be forced to side with its US allies, Grant says. "The more we get into a sort of new Cold War, the more inevitably the Europeans, however reluctantly, are forced to take sides and will take sides on the American side," he says.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's Centre for European Reform podcast, Peter Foster, public policy editor at the Financial Times and author of the FT ‘Britain after Brexit' newsletter, joins our director Charles Grant to consider the prospects for repairing UK-EU relations under new British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. They consider the scope for compromise on both sides, particularly on the Northern Ireland Protocol, and examine two major pieces of UK legislation, the Retained EU Law Bill and the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill, whose outcome will affect the relationship — for better or worse. Produced by Rosie Giorgi and Helmi Pillai Music by Edward Hipkins

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Emmanuel Macron set out his vision for a 'European Political Community' in a speech to the European Parliament in Strasbourg on May 9th. In this Centre for European Reform podcast, head of our Brussels office, Camino Mortera-Martinez, speaks to our director, Charles Grant, about the potential shape of this new European organisation, the purpose it would serve, and which countries might be involved. Produced by Rosie Giorgi Music by Edward Hipkins

We discuss the many futures for the European Union, the state of a relationship between the EU and the UK, is Macron a leader...

The TBA Young Lawyers Division's Diversity Committee has created and produced a four-part podcast series in honor of the first anniversary of Juneteenth as a federal holiday. The series will feature interviews with attorneys and judges from across the state who share their wisdom in the journey towards professional success through a diversity lens. Today's episode features Nashville attorney Charles Grant. Interviewed by YLD Diversity Committee Co-Chair Cherrelle Hooper and YLD member Darius Walker, Grant discusses his illustrious career as a trial lawyer, the mentors who helped him and the challenges and successes he faced along the way.

To kick off the final hour of this Monday edition of The Midday Show with Andy and Randy, the guys are joined by UGA Alumn and Co-Founder of the 12-24 Charity Golf Event, Charles Grant. Charles, Andy, and Randy talk about what inspired Charles and his wife to create this event, and Charles and Randy also reminisce on Charles' recruitment to UGA led by Randy McMichael. Next, Andy and Randy talk to 92.9 The Game's own Atlanta Braves and Atlanta United Insider, Smokin' Joe Patrick. Andy, Randy, and Joe talk about the slow start by the Braves and certain Braves players, if Kyle Wright is the most consistent Braves pitcher right now, and what's going on with Atlanta United as well! Finally, Andy and Randy close out this Monday edition of The Midday Show with Andy and Randy as they always do, with the Ask Me Anything segment and their Takeaways of the Day!