Best Fraser Institute Podcasts (2024)

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Serving the Future: Reflecting on our hospitality research during Challenge Poverty Week 29:19

8d ago29:19

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In this episode, Brodie Gillan is joined by Chirsty McFadyen, and Laura Robertson, who is a Research Manager at the Poverty Alliance. Brodie, Chirsty, and Laura discuss the Serving the Future project in the context of Challenge Poverty Week. Serving the Future is a three-year action research project working with hospitality employers and workers fu…

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Opening the Black Box: Nursing Agencies in Canada with Joan Almost 26:23

2h ago26:23

26:23

Private nursing agencies are have grown in number and use amid the crises facing the healthcare sector by filling the gaps in chronic understaffing. The Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions’ new report Opening the black box: Unpacking the use of nursing agencies in Canada reveals just how much this reliance on nursing agencies has cost. Dr. Joan Al…

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Corporate Tax Breaks, Housing Heartbreaks with Silas Xuereb 17:59

2d ago17:59

17:59

Corporate tax breaks and loopholes in Canada have contributed heavily to the affordability crisis argues Silas Xuereb, researcher at Canadian for Tax Fairness, PhD candidate at University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and author of a new report entitled, How tax breaks are worsening Canada's housing affordability crisis. Outside of calls to build hous…

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Our latest quarterly economic commentary 38:35

4d ago38:35

38:35

(00:35) Mairi discusses the headlines from our commentary publication, covering the main indicators of economic conditions (03:55) Douglas reflects on whether this chimes with the experience he is having with clients (07:12) Mairi, Joao and Douglas discuss the latest data on Scottish Income Tax, and our old friend fiscal drag (15:03) Mairi and Joao…

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Waste not, want not: top tips to tackle household food waste 55:36

7d ago55:36

55:36

After the unveiling of a new co-host (!!!), and some discussion about recent visits to Orkney and Ayrshire, we are joined on the pod by Laura Young (@LessWasteLaura) and Andrew Pankhurst from Zero Waste Scotland to examine how we can avoid creating unnecessary food waste in the home. Reducing Food Waste at Home bitesize course: https://www.zerowast…

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Escaping the Consulting Trap with Chris Hurl and Leah Werner 40:08

8d ago40:08

40:08

When public services malfunction, such as the Phoenix Pay scandal or the failure of the pandemic travel ArriveCan app occur, it is easy to point the finger at the government and the political party in power. As Chris Hurl and Leah Werner describe in our latest Perspectives Journal podcast episode, there is some truth to this, but The Consulting Tra…

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Is Market-based Climate Action Working for Canadians? with Brendan Haley 23:18

22d ago23:18

23:18

The price of carbon is in the news again with Conservatives in Canada, and around the world where carbon pricing schemes exist, fuel backlash against the climate policy. Adding to their opposition to carbon pricing policy is today's profit-induced inflation and affordability crisis. For the centrist regimes that pushed for this market-mechanism as …

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Good Enough to Work, Good Enough to Stay: Fixing Canada's Immigration System with Pablo Godoy 33:53

1M ago33:53

33:53

After a long summer break for the Perspectives Journal Podcast, we’re back! With the problematic Temporary Foreign Workers Program in the news, as well as growing anti-immigrant sentiment across Canada and other Western countries, we kicked off this season asking what’s behind this narrative, who’s to blame, and what the working-class is doing to f…

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A new dawn for net zero? A forward look at Labour’s plan for government 57:20

1M ago57:20

57:20

Matt and Fraser return after a (washout) summer to share their expectations, hopes and any potential concerns about the new Labour government's Net Zero manifesto and policies. There is also an important update on the future of Local Zero. Linkedin - Local Zero Podcast https://www.localzeropod.comBy Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities

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The Equality Act and Disability - language, employment and learning disabilities 26:22

2M ago26:22

26:22

Episode Notes In this episode, Hannah Randolph is joined by Chirsty McFadyen who leads on our learning disabilities employment research. Hannah and Chirsty discuss the Equality Act and its implementation issues, as well as some of our latest findings from speaking to employers. We are also joined by Liam Brown, Entrepreneurial Executive at Young En…

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The Big SBN Interview With Martin Perry 36:00

1M ago36:00

36:00

Welcome to today's episode, where we have the absolute honour of hosting a remarkable individual who epitomises resilience, determination, and the sheer power of the human spirit. Our guest today is none other than Martin Perry, a phenomenal Paralympian who is about to embark on yet another incredible journey—competing in the Paris Paralympics in t…

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Fiscal Audits and Spending Controls - unpacking the recent announcements 32:12

2M ago32:12

32:12

Institute Deputy Director Emma Congreve is joined by fellow Deputy Director Joao Sousa and Director Professor Mairi Spowage to discuss all the fiscal announcements over the last month and what they mean for Scotland.By Joao Sousa, Emma Congreve, Mairi Spowage

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Talking Trusses with Todd Drummond 1:18:35

2M ago1:18:35

1:18:35

Todd Drummond shares his background in component manufacturing and how he got involved in roof and floor trusses. He discusses the biggest issues facing the industry, such as supply outstripping demand and dropping margins. Todd explains that the primary demand for trusses comes from new construction, especially wood-framed buildings. He highlights…

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Our annual GERS-planation: GERS 2024 29:24

2M ago29:24

29:24

Director Mairi Spowage and Deputy Director João Sousa join FAI economist Hannah Randolph to discuss GERS statistics for 2023-24, including the net fiscal balance, details of changes in revenues and spending, how Scotland compares to other UK nations and regions, and what it all means for the independence debate. GERS 2023-24 can be found on the Sco…

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Developments in Scottish Income Tax with Laura Gardiner, OBR Deputy Chief of Staff 34:34

2M ago34:34

34:34

FAI Deputy Director João Sousa is joined by OBR Deputy Chief of Staff Laura Gardiner to discuss the OBR's recent work on the drivers of the growing gap in income tax paid per person in Scotland relative to the UK average. Find the OBR's working paper on devolved income tax at: https://obr.uk/forecasts-in-depth/forecast-methodology/#working More OBR…

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Immigration in Scotland: Trends, attitudes, and policy 31:25

3M ago31:25

31:25

Participants Dr Hannah Randolph, Economic Fellow, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde Professor Rebecca Kay, Senior Researcher, Migration Policy Scotland Time stamps (0:20) Context: Immigration trends in Scotland (1:40) What are current attitudes towards immigration like in Scotland? (6:45) What views do people have on the contr…

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2024 General Election wash-up: What we expect from the new Labour government 22:33

3M ago22:33

22:33

Participants Dr Hannah Randolph, Associate Economist, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde Emma Congreve, Deputy Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde Dr João Sousa, Deputy Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde Time stamps (0:20) New cabinet and expectations for a fiscal eve…

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2024 General Election: All your final questions answered 1:06:20

4M ago1:06:20

1:06:20

PARTICIPANTS Dr Hannah Randolph, Associate Economist, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde Professor Mairi Spowage, Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde Dr João Sousa, Deputy Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde TIME STAMPS (00:40) Main policy areas in the party manifestos…

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2024 General Election weekly update #4 25:04

4M ago25:04

25:04

PARTICIPANTS Dr Hannah Randolph, Associate Economist, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde Professor Mairi Spowage, Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde Dr João Sousa, Deputy Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde TIME STAMPS (0:20) Are plans to increase tax compliance credi…

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Election Special with Sir John Curtice and Daisy Powell-Chandler 58:01

4M ago58:01

58:01

The long-awaited 2024 General Election is just around the corner - but how important will climate change be in the context of voting intention? Joining Matt and Fraser to discuss this, and analyse the key differences between the manifestos, are Daisy Powell-Chandler from Public First, and Sir John Curtice, political scientist and Professor of polit…

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2024 General Election mid-week update #4 37:33

4M ago37:33

37:33

PARTICIPANTS Dr Hannah Randolph, Associate Economist, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde Professor Mairi Spowage, Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde Dr João Sousa, Deputy Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde TIME STAMPS (0:20) Fiscal headroom, economic growth, and the …

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David O’Toole — Lessons and Directions From a Decade at CIHI 21:36

4M ago21:36

21:36

In this special edition of the CHIP, host Avis Favaro sits down with David O’Toole as he contemplates the biggest challenges and successes of his 10 years as CIHI’s president and CEO. To read more about the Pan-Canadian Health Data Charter click here. This episode is available in English only.By David O'Toole, Jonathan Kuehlein, Avis Favaro, Heather Balmain

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2024 General Election weekly update #3 31:31

4M ago31:31

31:31

Participants: Dr Hannah Randolph, Associate Economist, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde Professor Mairi Spowage, Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde Dr João Sousa, Deputy Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde Timestamps: (0:20) New inflation numbers and BoE interest ra…

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2024 General Election mid-week update #3 18:38

4M ago18:38

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Participants: Dr Hannah Randolph, Associate Economist, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde Professor Mairi Spowage, Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde Dr João Sousa, Deputy Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde Timestamps: (0:20) Are the parties' costings and funding pla…

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Food and farming in a net-zero Scotland 57:18

4M ago57:18

57:18

How do agriculture and food production affect climate change and biodiversity, and can we fully decarbonise this industry? Becky, Fraser and Matt are joined by agriculture and environment consultant Keesje Avis, and Mike Robinson, Chief Exec of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society and Co-Chair of the 'Farming for 1.5 Degrees' report.…

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2024 General Election mid-week update #2 28:59

4M ago28:59

28:59

Participants Ben Cooper. Associate Economist, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde Professor Mairi Spowage, Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde João Sousa, Deputy Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde Timestamps (00:51) Initial reactions to the manifestos published this we…

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Profits, Inflation and Survival in an Age of Emergencies with Isabella Weber 50:05

4M ago50:05

50:05

The 2024 Ellen Meiksins Wood Lecture was held on Thursday, May 30th in partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University’s Faculty of Arts. A special thanks to TMU Interim Dean of Arts Amy Peng for hosting this Broadbent Institute event. Ellen Meiksins Wood was one of the left’s foremost theorists on democracy and history, and often promoted the ide…

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2024 General Election weekly update #2 31:55

4M ago31:55

31:55

Participants: Dr Hannah Randolph, Associate Economist, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde Professor Mairi Spowage, Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde João Sousa, Deputy Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde Timestamps: (00:20) £2k rise in taxes per household to fund Lab…

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2024 General Election mid-week update #1 26:31

5M ago26:31

26:31

Participants: Dr Hannah Randolph, Associate Economist, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde Professor Mairi Spowage, Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde João Sousa, Deputy Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde Timestamps: (0:30) First GE debate in Scotland (8:50) Immigrati…

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2024 General Election weekly update #1 34:52

5M ago34:52

34:52

Participants: Dr Hannah Randolph, Associate Economist, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde Professor Mairi Spowage, Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde João Sousa, Deputy Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde Timestamps: (00:45) Commitments on tax so far (08:30) NHS fundi…

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SPECIAL EPISODE: Launch of the Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities 46:45

5M ago46:45

46:45

Matt is joined by Dr Jen Roberts as they share the launch of their brand new institute - the Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities, or SISC for short. We hear from some of the attendees and also some selected highlights from the event itself.By Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities

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2024 General Election kick-off 20:40

5M ago20:40

20:40

Participants: Dr Hannah Randolph, Associate Economist, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde Professor Mairi Spowage, Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde João Sousa, Deputy Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde Timestamps: (00:30) Intro to FAI coverage of the General Electi…

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The Rise of Investor Ownership and the Housing Crisis with Jeremy Withers 37:49

5M ago37:49

37:49

The housing crisis is apparent for most ordinary Canadians, especially for those paying rents and mortgages that feel increasingly out of reach. Recent data shows that among wealthy countries, Canada's housing cost increases have seen the fastest decoupling from income growth, and with that accelerated price inflation, according to Jeremy Withers, …

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Fixing Family Medicine — Dr. Jane Philpott and Dr. Tara Kiran 25:05

5M ago25:05

25:05

With an exodus of family doctors — due to burnout caused by heavy workloads, difficulties getting patient referrals and financial stress — 1 in 5 Canadians do not have direct access to primary care. Why is family medicine so important and what can we do to repair this over-burdened health care sector? Listen as host Avis Favaro speaks with 2 physic…

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Waste not, want not: leasing, fixing and borrowing to reduce consumption 49:56

5M ago49:56

49:56

How to reduce consumption and cut waste, with a focus on re-use and sharing. Joining the Local Zero team are Samantha Moir from Zero Waste Scotland, and Jo Hartga, who runs the Southside Tool Library at South Seeds, a Glasgow charity helping people to live more sustainably.By Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities

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Patients Experiencing Homelessness — Dr. Louis Francescutti and Dr. Andrew Bond 35:23

5M ago35:23

35:23

According to the latest CIHI data, almost all (93%) patients experiencing homelessness were admitted to hospital via the emergency department — a high proportion that suggests inadequate access to primary care. In this episode of the CHIP, we’ll hear about the complex health needs of the growing number of people who are unhoused and turning to hosp…

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Is Canada Falling Behind on Green Industrial Policy? with Hadrian Mertins-Kirkwood 13:16

5M ago13:16

13:16

To help make Canada into a “good society,” Ed Broadbent was a major proponent of “industrial strategy” throughout the 1970s and 80s as leader of Canada’s NDP, to use this policy vision for social democratic change and challenge the dominance of market mechanisms, ultimately to the working-class the tools to build a just and equal economic democracy…

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Illuminating Strokes: Shining a Light on Cultural Considerations within the Spanish-Speaking Community with Fiona Smith 21:56

5M ago21:56

21:56

Fiona Smith, a PhD student at the Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston and Stroke Coordinator at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, recently joined the Institute for Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases Stroke Busters podcast to discuss her research on stroke awareness within the Spanish-speaking community. Smith's passion for improving s…

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Profits? Productivity? Affordability? Talking Economics with Angella MacEwen 18:01

6M ago18:01

18:01

In today’s apparently well-performing capitalist economy, working-class ordinary Canadians aren’t feeling like they live in a "Good Society" and acutely feel these economic pressures. Price inflation, lagging productivity, and record profits. These are the economic indicators that policymakers use to say that the economy is doing so well, and which…

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Community Benefit Funds - what does success look like? 46:27

6M ago46:27

46:27

Matt and Becky return from their Easter breaks to welcome Rachel Searle, Head of Communities and Impact at Foundation Scotland, and Fiona Smith, chair of Glenkens and District Trust, to discuss the successes and difficulties of community benefit funds from two different perspectives. https://www.glenkenstrust.org.uk/…

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A Stroke Survivor Story: Katie and the SUPER Study 14:41

5M ago14:41

14:41

Young Stroke Survivor's Inspiring Journey Highlights the Power of Resilience, Support, and Research Katie was a healthy, active 27-year-old professional from Seattle starting her career, living life, and never expected it to be upended by a stroke. She woke up one morning and began her day like any other when suddenly her life changed forever. Kati…

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Emergency Departments in Crisis — Dr. Fraser Mackay and David Leary 28:13

6M ago28:13

28:13

From staffing shortages and physician burnout to department closures and lengthy wait times, there is little question that Canada’s emergency departments are overwhelmed. Some EDs are so busy that hallways are packed with gurneys of patients waiting days to be admitted or, in some cases, choosing to walk away without receiving the emergency care th…

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Democracy, Participation and Capitalist Crisis: An Interview with Nancy Fraser 51:44

6M ago51:44

51:44

This conversation with Nancy Fraser explores her work on the crises of capitalism, democracy, and participation. She is interviewed by Nick Vlahos, Deputy Director at the Center for Democracy Innovation, and Adrian Bua, Marie Curie-Sklodowska Fellow at the Autonomous University of Barcelona, ahead of their forthcoming co-edited special volume of th…

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Scotland's disability employment gap 14:45

6M ago14:45

14:45

Jack and Allison go over findings from the Scottish Government's recent household poverty publication, which shows that households with have at least one disabled adult are more likely to be in poverty than households without. This recent finding feeds into work that the FAI did in collaboration with the Scottish Parliament Information Centre over …

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Stroke Busters Podcast w/ Gail Cooksey, Research Coordinator 19:47

7M ago19:47

19:47

Welcome to the Stroke Busters Podcast! I'm your host, Amy Quinn, and I'm thrilled to take you on a journey into the fascinating world of stroke research and innovation. Join me as we delve into the latest breakthroughs and insights from the Institute for Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases at UTHealth Houston. At the Stroke Busters Podcast, we're o…

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Harnessing the Power of Open Data 46:07

7M ago46:07

46:07

Fraser and Becky (& Becky's dog Kaya!) are joined by Angus Paterson, Electric Vehicles Strategy Senior Officer at Essex County Council, and Joe Ash, Net Zero Associate at UK Power Networks. In this episode we chat about how Essex is harnessing the power of open data to fulfil their net zero planning ambitions, and how the relationship between counc…

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Understanding New Routes and a guide to throughcare with The Wise Group 35:38

7M ago35:38

35:38

Chair: Benjamin Cooper, Associate Economist, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde Guests: Tony Shemwell, The Wise Group Hamish Robertson, The Wise GroupBy benjamin cooper, tony shemwell, hamish robertson

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Greener Better Living: Finance for the Future 54:22

7M ago54:22

54:22

Living Places is a social enterprise focused on funding and delivery of community focused, place-based models for a just net zero transition. Becky and Fraser are joined by their co-founder, Rufus Grantham, to discuss his work in this space. There's a bit of maths and finance - but stick with it! https://livingplaces.earth/…

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Recent Publications From The BASIC Study: A Texas Story w/ Dr. Lewis Morgenstern 24:10

8M ago24:10

24:10

Welcome back to Stroke Busters where we bring you groundbreaking research and expert insights from the Institute for Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases at UTHealth Houston. Our team is committed to unraveling the mysteries surrounding strokes, those unexpected interruptions to the blood flow in the brain that can have life-altering consequences. O…

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The Fuel Poverty Research Network: Understanding Fuel Poverty 51:03

8M ago51:03

51:03

What can we do to tackle fuel poverty more effectively? A busy episode of Local Zero as Matt, Becky and Fraser are joined by Dr Nicola Willand from RMIT University in Melbourne, Professor Lucie Middlemiss from the University of Leeds, and Dr Neil Simcock from Liverpool John Moores University. Nicki, Lucie and Neil are part of the Fuel Poverty Resea…

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