Best NHS 24 Podcasts (2024)

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Can the new government fix the NHS? 41:45

2h ago41:45

41:45

Over the next few weeks, we’re bringing you a series of briefings looking at key areas of government and analysing how they have performed over recent years, what challenges they face and which solutions are on the table. This week we'll start with the NHS - the UK's biggest public service. We're joined by Ben Zaranko and Max Warner, IFS experts, t…

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S6 Ep6: Why the war on drugs has failed with Alex Stevens 30:25

9h ago30:25

30:25

No war has been more of a failure than the war on drugs. Despite all the crackdowns, prison sentences and moral posturing, drug use in Britain is on an epic scale. Yet, drug debate and policy are full of moral declarations, with evidence often being made to take a backseat. Why is this? Alex Stevens is a professor of Criminology at the University o…

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717 — Tax the millionaires: left policies needed against far right | Debate, work & global news + 2:39:15

4d ago2:39:15

2:39:15

Solidarity 717, 7 August 2024. Articles: Threat from the far right Defend the people targeted by far right! Yes, peace! Stop Israel-Iran-Hezbollah war! Drax: for a workers’ audit! Palestinian-Jewish movement starts new peace drive Serbia: Stop union-busting at Yura Morning Star praises Farage on Ukraine Iran: arrested for singing Labour: uphill fig…

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S6 Ep5: Improving adult education with Anna Vignoles 28:10

6d ago28:10

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One in six people are said to have ‘very poor literacy skills’ according to the National Literacy Trust. As a country, we value Literature, high quality research skills and further education, yet our values are not reaching all sections of our society. Looking to challenge this is Professor Anna Vignoles, her past research focused on issues of equi…

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S6 Ep4: The hidden army of young carers with Saul Becker 28:36

14d ago28:36

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Professor Saul Becker has studied the hidden world of young carers for 30 years. Nearly 1 million children in the UK find themselves – some as young as five - having to look after sick or elderly family members. Saul Becker is the pro vice chancellor for the Faculty of Health and Education at Manchester Metropolitan University and is regarded as th…

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Is Labour's inheritance really worse than expected? 37:06

14d ago37:06

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On Monday, the new Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, stood up in front of Parliament and spoke about, what was in her view, the challenging economic inheritance left to Labour by the previous Conservative government. She revealed a series of unfunded commitments by the previous government - a multibillion-pound gap in the public finances covering areas su…

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S6 Ep3: How to make housing fair with Vicky Spratt and Auriol Miller 35:22

22d ago35:22

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Housing is one of the most pressing problems this new Government must fix. Will Hutton is joined by Vicky Spratt, the inewspaper's housing correspondent, and Auriol Miller, the CEO of Cynon Taf Community Housing Group, a major not-for-profit organisation providing affordable homes in Wales. Housing is an issue that has thwarted a long line of Gover…

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What is Labour's economic strategy? 39:45

24d ago39:45

39:45

In the King's Speech last week, Labour announced 40 new bills covering areas from planning and green energy, to fiscal locks and a national wealth fund. What can these bills tell us about Labour's economic strategy? We speak with IFS economists, Christine Farquharson and Ben Zaranko. Become a member: https://ifs.org.uk/individual-membership Find ou…

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716 — Labour in office; don't wait: demand! Rebuild NHS & services, Tax Rich, Scrap anti-union laws 3:57:49

25d ago3:57:49

3:57:49

Solidarity 716, 17 July 2024. Articles include:Don’t wait on Starmer, demand!What a workers’ government would doLet Gaza live! Peace, two statesMaking an equal futureConfused right up to election dayWhy was Leicester different on 4 July?Iran: regime retrenchesFrench left debates options after 7 JulyTrump picks hardline VPLooking for a new oppositio…

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Travelling in a new world: International tourism sector's Covid recovery 12:30

26d ago12:30

12:30

In today’s episode, we explore the resurgence of the post-pandemic global tourism industry. We discuss the impact of Covid-19, changes in air connectivity, the effects of global conflicts, and the rise of over tourism. Featuring insights from Anita Mendiratta, we also delve into the latest trend of tourists choosing cooler climates due to climate c…

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S6 Ep2: Separating emotion from Brexit with Professor Sarah Hall 26:14

29d ago26:14

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Professor Sarah Hall’s job is to approach the emotive topic of Brexit with a cool head and focus only on the evidence. She is the 1931 Chair in Geography, a Fellow of St John’s College at the University of Cambridge, and a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. Professor Hall is an economic geographer who specialises in going out in the field to…

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715 — After the election organise the left: insist on Labour's pledges; Fight to restore NHS 2:43:01

1M ago2:43:01

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Solidarity 715, 10 July 2024. Articles include: After the election: organise for chaotic times A good moment, but a fraught future Gaza: ceasefire still urgent Incoherence and a dash of Lenin Conference rallies growing opposition in Israel The "exemplary" soldier and the woman beaten unconscious Police make pre-emptive JSO arrests Labour’s Scottish…

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The environmental impact of data centres: AI's insatiable thirst for energy 10:41

1M ago10:41

10:41

While the tech world has been flying high on a wave of optimism over all the potential applications of AI, booming demand for the technology is increasingly straining energy resources. One simple search on ChatGPT consumes almost 10 times more electricity than one on Google. Charles Pellegrin speaks to Mary de Wysocki, Senior Vice President and Chi…

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S6 Ep1: Election 24 special with Will Hutton 21:23

1M ago21:23

21:23

Host Will Hutton hears from four leading social scientists on how the new UK government should tackle the country's most pressing challenges. In this special episode marking the end of the general election and the start of Season 6, we apply a social science lens to issues concerning the stagnating economy, the climate crisis, adult social care, an…

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A deep dive into capitalism with Scene on Radio podcast co-host John Biewen 14:25

1M ago14:25

14:25

Scene on Radio, the Peabody-nominated podcast series produced by The Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke University, has dedicated its latest season to exploring the history, failures and future of capitalism over the course of 13 episodes. John Biewen, co-host of the podcast, joins us from North Carolina for a big picture conversation about the sys…

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Health at heart of UK general election: Conservatives, Labour vow to fix NHS 12:40

2M ago12:40

12:40

In the run-up to the UK's general election on July 4, the state of the country's National Health Service (NHS) is a key campaign theme. Satisfaction with the NHS is at its lowest in 40 years and the same is true of social care. Both the ruling Conservatives and the opposition Labour Party are promising to increase funding for the NHS. One business-…

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Andy Hardy -Chief Executive UHCW - Bob Griffiths 11:46

2M ago11:46

11:46

Andy Hardy -Chief Executive UHCW chats with CHR's Bob GriffithsBy Coventry Hospital Radio

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ELECTION SPECIAL: Your questions answered 40:22

2M ago40:22

40:22

In the final run up to the election, we answer your questions about everything from borrowing to growth and from AI to the part that luck plays in the economy. Become a member: https://ifs.org.uk/individual-membership Find out more: https://ifs.org.uk/podcasts-explainers-and-calculators/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor…

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714 — For Labour against Starmer: Organise left in the labour movement | Housing | Ukraine | History 2:19:26

2M ago2:19:26

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Solidarity 714, 26 June 2024. Articles include: Vote Labour, but fight for a workers’ government Gaza, Lebanon-Israel: Ceasefire now! France: action committees, not people’s front? Support the junior doctors! Housing and the socialist future Challenge Labour on housing Why we say “two states” Yakoob and his jokes about domestic violence Obvious lie…

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ELECTION SPECIAL: The big issues politicians haven't spoken about 36:58

2M ago36:58

36:58

On Monday, we released our comprehensive analysis of the parties manifestos at an event in Westminster. After some time digesting and analysing the manifestos, we’ve concluded that neither of the main parties is being honest with voters about the challenges we face in coming years. So, what are the manifestos missing? What are the big challenges fa…

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Moz Baker - Vic Minnett (BBC CWR) Cov Kid Memories 18:00

2M ago18:00

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BBC CWR's Vic Minnetts Cov Kid MemoriesBy Coventry Hospital Radio

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Free trade vs. protectionism: Assessing the impact of globalised trade 12:48

2M ago12:48

12:48

It's a common and accepted trope that free trade has led to more prosperity. Yet free trade, and another word that often accompanies it – globalisation – are frequent targets of criticism, with both seen as eroding national sovereignty, taking away local jobs and harming the environment. Charles Pellegrin talks to John W.H. Denton, the secretary ge…

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ELECTION SPECIAL: Has 'levelling up' worked? 38:01

2M ago38:01

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We discuss 'levelling up' and local government and see how much progress has been made. We also analyse the SNP and Plaid Cymru manifestos. Become a member: https://ifs.org.uk/individual-membership Find out more: https://ifs.org.uk/podcasts-explainers-and-calculators/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Bob Griffiths - Sue Noyes Chair of UHCW Trust Board 12:48

2M ago12:48

12:48

Finding out about her role and what it means for patients, community and staff.By Coventry Hospital Radio

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713 — Socialise energy: Green conversion; green jobs. Labour's plan is weak. Demand more. 2:20:20

2M ago2:20:20

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Solidarity 713, 19 June 2024. Articles: Socialise energy! Green conversion! The resources are there Fighting for a workers’ government Vote Labour everywhere Electrify transport and industry Ceasefire now! Let Gaza live! Far-right danger in France Peace, two states, solidarity! Brexit and “repetition compulsion” France: a new Popular Front is born …

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ELECTION SPECIAL: The Reform UK and Green Party manifestos explained 25:37

2M ago25:37

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We discuss the Reform UK and Green Party manifestos and give our reaction to the policies and pledges within them. Find out more: https://ifs.org.uk/ Become a member: https://ifs.org.uk/individual-membership Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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European elections leave markets jittery: What do far-right gains mean for EU? 13:18

2M ago13:18

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A cloud of uncertainty is hovering over Europe this June in the wake of the European elections. In France, the National Rally party of Marine Le Pen dominated the polls to such an extent that President Emmanuel Macron immediately dissolved parliament and called for new elections. The possibility of seeing the far right take power in the country has…

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ELECTION SPECIAL: The Labour manifesto explained 39:23

2M ago39:23

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We discuss the Labour manifesto launched on Thursday and give our reaction to the policies and pledges within it. Find out more: https://ifs.org.uk/ Become a member: https://ifs.org.uk/individual-membership Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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712 — Win union and workers rights: Vote Labour but fight for a workers' government | Sudan | Gaza 2:25:11

2M ago2:25:11

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Solidarity 712, 12 June 2024. Articles:Win worker rights! For Labour, against Starmer!Cease fire, two states, equal rights!For unilateral nuclear disarmamentFor open borders and free movement!Trade unionists rally against Justine Canady sackingTata uses bully tacticsUnion protests? Good, but should be betterCeasefire in Gaza; stop Israel-Hezbollah …

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ELECTION SPECIAL: The Conservative manifesto explained 35:32

2M ago35:32

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We discuss the Conservative manifesto launched on Tuesday and give our reaction to the policies and pledges within it. Find out more: https://ifs.org.uk/ Become a member: https://ifs.org.uk/individual-membership Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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ELECTION SPECIAL: The government's record on tax 28:08

2M ago28:08

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It’s manifesto week, and we’ll be coming to you with plenty of analysis of the promises, pledges and numbers. In this episode, we’ll dive into some work looking at the how the size and shape of the state have changed over recent decades, and how the tax system has changed since 2010. We'll also give our reaction to the Liberal Democrat manifesto. F…

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