Podcast appearances and mentions of laura silver

Hearings begin in the NSW parliament to examine the impacts of porn on young people, Pope Francis challenges JD Vance on Catholic teaching and immigration, and which countries around the world support religious nationalism.

In this episode, we step into the shadowy world of Otto Preminger's Laura, a 1944 film noir classic that has captivated audiences for decades. Starring Gene Tierney as the enigmatic Laura Hunt and Dana Andrews as the detective unraveling her mystery, this tale of obsession, deception, and love blurs the lines between reality and illusion. From Clifton Webb's acerbic wit as Waldo Lydecker to Vincent Price's surprising turn as a charming cad, we dissect how Laura became a hallmark of the noir genre. Join us as we analyze its themes of identity, desire, and perception, and discuss why Laura remains a cornerstone of cinematic storytelling. Link is below for all our social media. https://linktr.ee/silverscreenvideo Thanks for stopping by. Feel free to email at silverscreenvideopodcast@gmail.com with any comments or thoughts. Also be sure to follow us on Instagram @silverscreenvideopodcast, Twitter @SilverVideo, and TikTok silver.screen.vid. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/silverscreenvideo/support

PoliticsHome editor Adam Payne and reporter Nadine Batchelor-Hunt take stock of the first week of the general election campaign, plus broadcaster and former MP Gyles Brandreth and journalist Seb Whale join Alain Tolhurst to discuss their books on the secrets of the Whips' Office. Sign up to The House's new Friday newsletter from Sienna Rogers rounding up the best of the week's election campaigns here. Gyles Brandreth's republished memoir Breaking the Code is available here. Pre-order Seb Whale's new book The Unusual Channels here. Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton for Podot, edited by Laura Silver.

Conservative MPs Stephen Hammond and Henry Smith, both of whom have decided not to run for their seats again at the general election, reflect on why they have called it quits on the Commons, and offer some advice for candidates vying to replace them. Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton for Podot, edited by Laura Silver

Michael Crick, who runs the @tomorrowsMPs Twitter and three prospective parliamentary candidates – Khobi Patterson-Vallis, Conservative candidate for Brighton; Josh Babarinde, Lib Dem candidate for Eastbourne; and Roz Savage, Lib Dems candidate for South Cotswolds, join PoliticsHome's Alain Tolhurst to discuss the secretive process behind who gets to be an MP, and why anyone would want to take on the job. Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton for Podot, edited by Laura Silver

Conservative MP Mark Garnier, director of research at Labour Together Christabel Cooper, and professor of politics at Queen Mary University Tim Bale join PoliticsHome's Alain Tolhurst to assess the fallout from the local elections which saw huge losses for the Tories across England including the West Midlands mayoralty and a host of bellwether councils. Plus this week's surprise defection from the Tories to Labour by the MP Natalie Elphicke. Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton for Podot, edited by Laura Silver

Alex Thomas, programme director at the Institute for Government, Dr Michelle Clement, researcher in residence at Number 10, and Hugh Bennett, a former Downing Street special adviser, join Alain Tolhurst from PoliticsHome to talk about the problem at the centre of our politics, with Prime Ministers unable to deliver on their ambitions, and whether the three most powerful departments; Number 10, the Cabinet Office and the Treasury, are wrongly configured. Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton for Podot, edited by Laura Silver

Former prime minister Liz Truss speaks to PoliticsHome's Alain Tolhurst to discuss her new book, Ten Years to Save the West, and reflect on her tumultuous 49 days in Downing Street in 2022, what her second act would be, and whether she'd do it all over again given the chance. Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton for Podot, edited by Laura Silver

Katy Balls, political editor of The Spectator, Henry Hill, acting editor of ConservativeHome, Paul Scully, Tory MP for Sutton and Cheam, and Gavin Rice, director at Onward's Future of Conservatism project, join PoliticsHome's Alain Tolhurst to consider the future of the Conservative Party as it heads for likely defeat at this year's general election, and who will shape the direction of the party in opposition. Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton for Podot, edited by Laura Silver.

Authors of Why Vote? How to make your voice heard in a world of broken politics Jo Phillips and David Seymour join PoliticsHome's Caitlin Doherty and Alain Tolhurst to discuss why apathy is the enemy of democracy, why we should all fight against it by casting our vote at every election, and how to encourage young people to get out to the polling booth. Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton for Podot, edited by Laura Silver

Labour MP and chair of the Commons Petitions Committee Cat Smith and CEO of pollsters Thinks Insight & Strategy Ben Shimshon join PoliticsHome's Adam Payne and Alain Tolhurst a major new Mood of the Nation survey, featuring excerpts from an accompanying focus group of 2019 Tory voters. Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton for Podot, edited by Laura Silver

This week's first responder is Laura Silver, a certified death doula. We tackle the paradox, as Laura says, that “death is often mentioned subtly and in hushed tones, and yet it is life's one absolute guarantee.” This conversation was enlightening, heartfelt, and at times downright delightful. She shared the transcendent elements of death but also the practical steps that make all the difference. 2:08 - Laura explains what a death doula is2:40 - How Laura became a death doula7:26 - The growing need for death doulas11:03 - Topics Laura covers in her dying and death workshops15:38 - What a day in the life of a death doula looks like28:08 - What she's learned and how she manages her own grief32:49 - Her experience with the “other side”37:04 - Misconceptions she'd like to clear up46:10 - Where you can find LauraGet in touch with Laura: https://www.deathdoulalaura.ca/Follow us on Insta! @mlnl911pod

To celebrate the launch of this year's Women in Westminster 100 list three of the nominees; Labour MP Dame Diana Johnson, Conservative MP Theo Clarke and founder of campaign group Pregnant then Screwed, Joeli Brearley join PoliticsHome's Alain Tolhurst and Laura Silver to talk about the barriers faced by women in public life, and how they have fought to keep women's issues on the political agenda. Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton for Podot, edited by Laura Silver.

Director JL Partners pollsters Scarlett Maguire, and Group Executive Vice President at energy solutions provider Grundfos Bent Jensen join PoliticsHome's Nadine Batchelor-Hunt and Alain Tolhurst to discuss the public's desire for help with home energy efficiency measures to cut utility bills and tackle fuel poverty. Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton for Podot, edited by Laura Silver

Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, whose sister Jo Cox was murdered in 2016 while serving as the MP, and Conservative MP and vice chair of the cross-party group on hate crime Elliot Colburn join PoliticsHome's Alain Tolhurst to discuss safety risks faced by of our politicians as abuse, intimidation and harassment Parliamentarians face both online and in the real world remains high. Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton for Podot, edited by Laura Silver

PoliticsHome's Alain Tolhurst heads to The Sanctuary House pub in Westminster with Labour MP and chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on pubs Charlotte Nichols, Camra's Ellie Hudspith, UK Hospitality's Tony Sophoclides and British Beer and Pub Association's Emma McClarkin to explore a bruising 12 months for the hospitality sector. Presented by Alain Tolhurst, Produced by Nick Hilton for Podot, edited by Laura Silver

Labour MP and chair of the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee Clive Betts, and leader of Milton Keynes Council Pete Marland, join PoliticsHome's Alain Tolhurst and Caitlin Doherty to discuss the crisis in local government finance after a number of authorities filed for bankruptcy last year, with dozens more town halls warning about damaging budget shortfalls this year as spiralling costs for social care put other services at risk. Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton for Podot, edited by Laura Silver

Tory MP Alicia Kearns and interim CEO of anti-LGBT abuse charity Galop Amy Roch join PoliticsHome's Alain Tolhurst and Zoe Crowther to discuss the government's ailing promise to legislate against the controversial practise of conversion therapy. Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton for Podot, edited by Laura Silver.

Labour MP and former shadow sports minister Clive Efford and director of advocacy at campaign group Fair Game Mike Baker join PoliticsHome's Alain Tolhurst and Tom Scotson to explore government plans for an independent regulator and football governance as the future of clubs at the heart of communities face financial pressures. Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton for Podot, edited by Laura Silver

Alistair Carmichael, former Cabinet minister and Liberal Democrat MP, Dr Jess Garland, director of policy and research at the Electoral Reform Society, and Naomi Smith, CEO at the campaign group Best for Britain, join PoliticsHome's Alain Tolhurst to take a look at the state of democracy in the UK, from the campaigns to alter our voting system, to controversial new rules on voter ID and changes on how much parties can spend. Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton for Podot, edited by Laura Silver

The Spectator's political correspondent James Heale joins PoliticsHome to relive another dramatic year in politics, featuring the SNP camper van, Rishi Sunak's row with Greece over the Elgin Marbles, Keir Starmer getting glittered, Nadine Dorries' revenge, and David Cameron's second act. Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton for Podot, edited by Laura Silver

David Gauke, former Justice Secretary, Victoria Gethin, head of family law at Stephensons, Rob Preece from the Howard League for Penal Reform, and Richard Atkinson, vice president of the Law Society, join PoliticsHome's Alain Tolhurst to discuss the crisis in the UK's justice system, with huge backlogs in crown and civil courts, a chronic lack of lawyers and judges, along with overcrowded and under-staffed prisons. Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton for Podot, edited by Laura Silver

Nobody predicted a massive diplomatic bust-up with Greece, so is Rishi Sunak losing his marbles? PoliticsHome editor Laura Silver joins the podcast team to catch up on the extraordinary row over the Elgin Marbles. Access talks – the moment that opposition parties begin meeting the civil service ahead of a general election – haven't started yet, but the pressure is building. So what happens next and how important are they? Cabinet secretary Simon Case is still on medical leave – but what does his absence mean for how the government is functioning? A restless gaggle of Conservative backbenchers, and even some frontbenchers, are waiting for Rishi Sunak's new plan to get his Rwanda asylum flights off the ground. So what could the prime minister's scheme look like and what are its next steps in Parliament? Hannah White presents, with Alex Thomas, Alice Lilly and Alex Thomas. Produced by Candice McKenzie.

Labour's shadow chief secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones, Tory MP Stephen Hammond, Resolution Foundation's Cara Pacitti and Institute for Fiscal Studies' Ben Zaranko join PoliticsHome's Alain Tolhurst to discuss Jeremy Hunt's plans to kickstart the economy and whether the Chancellor is dealing in "fiscal fiction". Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton for Podot, edited by Laura Silver

Lord Ed Vaizey, former culture minister and leading Cameroon, Baroness Kate Fall, David Cameron's deputy chief of staff in Downing Street, and Professor Meg Russell from UCL's Constitution Unit join PoliticsHome's Alain Tolhurst to discuss the former PM's shock return to Cabinet this week, and what it says about the direction of the Tories under Rishi Sunak. Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton for Podot, edited by Laura Silver

Neal Lawson, director of centre-left campaign organisation Compass, Abdi Duale, a member of Labour's ruling National Executive Committee, and Morgan Jones, reporter for the website Labour List, join PoliticsHome's Alain Tolhurst to discuss Keir Starmer's re-shaping of the Labour party, the squeezing of the left and Labour's policy direction as it heads into an election campaign 20 points clear of the Conservatives. Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton for Podot, edited by Laura Silver

Health minister during Covid-19 Lord Bethell, Institute for Government's Cath Haddon, openDemocracy reporter Ruby Lott-Lavigna, and chair of the health select committee Steve Brine join PoliticsHome's Alain Tolhurst to discuss a week of explosive hearings at the Covid inquiry. Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton for Podot, edited by Laura Silver

Tommy Sheppard, SNP MP and chair of the Humanists APPG, Jess Sargeant, associate director at the Institute for Government, and broadcaster Edward Stourton, presenter of Sunday, BBC Radio 4's long-running religious affairs programme, join PoliticsHome's Alain Tolhurst to discuss whether the 26 Anglican Bishops in the House of Lords still perform a useful function, or are an anachronism who should not be helping make laws in a 21st century democracy. Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton for Podot, edited by Laura Silver

Shadow attorney general and Labour MP Emily Thornberry and Labour leader of Manchester council Bev Craig join PoliticsHome's Adam Payne and The House's Tali Fraser at Labour party conference in Liverpool where the party set out its pledges for government if they're put into power at the next general election. Presented by Adam Payne, produced by Nick Hilton for Podot, edited by Laura Silver.

Conservative party chair Greg Hands and Tory MP Sara Britcliffe join PoliticsHome's Alain Tolhurst live at Conservative party conference in Manchester to discuss how Tories can take on the final year before the next election, and what they've been hearing from voters on the doorstep. Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton for Podot, edited by Laura Silver.

Conservative MP and chair of the justice select committee Sir Bob Neill, Lib Dem peer and justice reform campaigner Baroness Lorely Burt and deputy director of the Prison Reform Trust Mark Day discuss the “unique injustice” of now discredited Imprisonment for public protection (IPP) sentences which imprison offenders for an indeterminate amount of time, with PoliticsHome's Alain Tolhurst. Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton for Podot, edited by Laura Silver

Chair of the education select committee and Conservative MP Robin Walker, general secretary of teaching union the NASUWT Dr Patrick Roach and co-founder of teacher survey app Teacher Tapp Laura McInerney join PoliticsHome's Alain Tolhurst to discuss the impact of a revolving door of education secretaries, and questions about performance of the Department for Education. Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton for Podot, edited by Laura Silver

Labour MP for Brent Central Dawn Butler. a former minister under Gordon Brown, talks to PoliticsHome's Alain Tolhurst about making history as the first black woman to speak from the House of Commons despatch box, how to fix the Met police, and her new book ‘A Purposeful Life; What I've Learned About Breaking Barriers and Inspiring Change'. Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton for Podot, edited by Laura Silver

Jeremy Corbyn's former director of strategic communications James Schneider talks about how Labour's hope in 2017 turned to despair in 2019, and tells PoliticsHome's Alain Tolhurst why he's sceptical that Keir Starmer will be more radical in office than he is now, and that his strategy can win one, but not a second, term in office. Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton for Podot, edited by Laura Silver

Former Labour MP Luciana Berger explains why she sensationally quit the party over anti-semitism in 2019, what made her return earlier this year under Keir Starmer's leadership, and discusses with PoliticsHome's Alain Tolhurst how even now there is “limited understanding” of the scale of abuse politicians face. Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton for Podot, edited by Laura Silver

Labour MP, former minister and chair of the Committee on Standards Chris Bryant, speaks to PoliticsHome's Alain Tolhurst about why the House of Commons has become such a disreputable place, and his plan to fix it. Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton for Podot, edited by Laura Silver

Former public health minister Lord Bethell discusses how he joined the upper chamber through the little-known hereditary peer by-election system, his previous life running the Ministry of Sound nightclub, and his crusade to improve the nation's wellbeing. Presented by Alain Tolhurst, edited by Nick Hilton for Podot, edited by Laura Silver

Daisy Powell Chandler, elections strategist and consult at Public First, and Cameron Smith from the Conservative Environment Network join PoliticsHome's Alain Tolhurst and Caitlin Doherty to discuss the fallout on climate and net zero policy after the ULEZ row in the Uxbridge by-election. Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton for Podot, edited by Laura Silver

Former Cabinet minister Stephen Crabb and ex-trade minister Mark Garnier join PoliticsHome's Alain Tolhurst and Adam Payne to take stock of where the Conservative Party is a year on from Boris Johnson's resignation as prime minister, and why Rishi Sunak still can't seem to keep a lid on the chaos. Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton for Podot, edited by Laura Silver

Justine Greening, former Conservative Cabinet minister, Tory MP for Don Valley Nick Fletcher, and Oxford University academic and expert on class in Parliament Albert Ward, join PoliticsHome's Alain Tolhurst to discuss the ‘class ceiling' in Parliament and how social mobility in politics can be improved. Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton for Podot, edited by Laura Silver

Seven months on from Liz Truss's exit from Downing Street, Tory MP Ranil Jayawardena, who served as Environment Secretary in her Cabinet, Rohan Watt, who wrote her manifesto and worked in her No 10 policy unit, and Dr Catherine Haddon, programme director at the Institute for Government think tank, join PoliticsHome's Alain Tolhurst to discuss the former Prime Minister's complicated legacy, and what her role is now. Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton for Podot, edited by Laura Silver

Conservative MP James Sunderland and deputy editor of ConservativeHome, Henry Hill, join Alain Tolhurst and Caitlin Doherty from PoliticsHome to discuss the fallout from the local elections where the Tories lost over 1,000 councillors and whether Rishi Sunak can turn his party's fortunes around before next year's general election. Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton for Podot, edited by Laura Silver

Marking King Charles's coronation, PoliticsHome explores the relationship between two palaces: Buckingham and Westminster. Downing Street researcher in residence Dr Michelle Clement, History of Parliament research project's Dr Robin Eagles, UCL Constitution Unit's Bob Morris, and Kris Hopkins, a former Tory MP who served as Vice Chamberlain of Her Majesty's Household in the government whips office join PoliticsHome's Alain Tolhurst.  Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton for Podot, edited by Laura Silver

Conservative MP for Mansfield Ben Bradley, director of pollsters JL Partners Scarlett Maguire, and former political communications adviser Laura Dunn join PoliticsHome's Alain Tolhurst to review how Rishi Sunak is getting on with his five pledges for government as he marks six months in the job as Prime Minister. Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton for Podot, edited by Laura Silver

To discuss the ongoing failure to fix the crumbling Palace of Westminster, Alain Tolhurst from PoliticsHome is joined by Dr Alexandra Meakin, a politics lecturer at the University of Leeds and an expert on the Parliamentary restoration programme, Dr Ruth Fox, director of the research group the Hansard Society, and the Labour MP Mark Tami, a former spokesperson for the Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body. Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton for Podot, edited by Laura Silver

Citizens Advice head of policy Morgan Wild, Which? head of strategic insight Katie Alpin and Cornwall Insight senior consultant Kate Mulvany join PoliticsHome's Alain Tolhurst to discuss the latest looming energy bill crisis and how it will impact people as the government's support changes. Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton for Podot, edited by Laura Silver

Scotland has a new first minister, and it could be seismic for UK politics overall. Labour MP Ian Murray, shadow Scottish secretary, renowned pollster Sir John Curtice, professor of politics at Strathclyde University, and the former SNP MP Stephen Gethins join PoliticsHome's Alain Tolhurst to discuss what the election of new SNP leader Humza Yousaf means for Scottish independence and the fortunes of the other major parties north of the border. Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton for Podot, edited by Laura Silver

Discussing Boris Johnson's evidence on what he knew about lockdown parties, presented to the Privileges Committee this week, Tory peer and a former deputy mayor under Johnson, Lord Stephen Greenhalgh and the Conservative MP for Buckingham Greg Smith, join PoliticsHome's Alain Tolhurst and Nadine Batchelor-Hunt. Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton for Podot, edited by Laura Silver

Economic experts including Senior Research Economist at the Institute for Fiscal Studies Ben Zaranko, Tory MP and chair of the Treasury Select Committee Harriet Baldwin, Conservative Growth Group MP Kevin Foster and Labour's shadow international trade secretary Nick Thomas-Symonds join PoliticsHome's Alain Tolhurst for a deep dive into Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget, and whether it can create the growth he promises. Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton for Podot, edited by Laura Silver

When people think about social media, they think about the upsides of it. It speaks to what they want in democracy that they're not getting. They feel disconnected, voiceless, and not empowered. So, if there's ways that social media can play a role in empowering people and giving them a voice and holding accountable leaders that they don't think listen to them, those are upsides and that's some of the reasons why you get more positive evaluations of social media than we might think.Richard WikeBecome a Patron!Make a one-time Donation to Democracy Paradox.A full transcript is available at www.democracyparadox.com.Richard Wike is director of global attitudes research at Pew Research Center. He conducts research and writes about international public opinion on a variety of topics, such as America's global image, the rise of China, democracy, and globalization. His latest report (coauthored with Laura Silver, Janell Fetterolf, Christine Huang, Sarah Austin, Laura Clancy and Sneha Gubbala) is   "Social Media Seen as Mostly Good for Democracy Across Many Nations, But U.S. is a Major Outlier."Key HighlightsIntroduction - 0:47Role of Survey Research - 2:47Views on Social Media and Democracy - 5:27Differences by Age - 16:35Social Media Engagement - 24:23 Key Links"Social Media Seen as Mostly Good for Democracy Across Many Nations, But U.S. is a Major Outlier" by Richard Wike, Laura Silver, Janell Fetterolf, Christine Huang, Sarah Austin, Laura Clancy and Sneha Gubbala"Liberal Democracy's Crisis of Confidence" by Richard Wike and Janell Fetterolf in the Journal of DemocracyLearn more about Richard Wike at the Pew Research CenterDemocracy Paradox PodcastAllie Funk of Freedom House Assesses Global Internet FreedomRonald Deibert from Citizen Lab on Cyber Surveillance, Digital Subversion, and Transnational RepressionMore Episodes from the PodcastMore InformationDemocracy GroupApes of the State created all MusicEmail the show at jkempf@democracyparadox.comFollow on Twitter @DemParadox, Facebook, Instagram @democracyparadoxpodcast100 Books on DemocracyDemocracy Paradox is part of the Amazon Affiliates Program and earns commissions on items purchased from links to the Amazon website. All links are to recommended books discussed in the podcast or referenced in the blog.Support the show