Spare a Thought

Catch up with Spare a Thought

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There isn't a full episode this week as Tom is taking a break, however now is the change for you to catch-up on some previous episodes.

In this edtion of Spare a Thought, you'll hear clips from the following episodes:

  • Tadao Ando: to Create is to Live - Tom is joined by his friend Bee, together they explore the extraordinary life of Japan's self taught architect who started his career as a boxer. Listen here

  • The Waters that Raised Us - Tom explores the recently published essay anthology The Waters that Raised Us, a powerful collection of unique stories, histories and imagined futures for the waters of Wales. Tom is joined by some of the books' authors. Taylor Edmonds, who is both contributor and editor, as well as Kathryn Tann and Sofia Brizio. Listen here
  • Rethinking Student Loans - Tom turns his attention to the student loan system in the UK, asking whether it is fit for purpose. You'll hear from six Plan 2 graduates: Josh, Tom, Emily, Alex, Brie and Bee, who share their experiences of a debt that keeps growing. Tom also speaks with Ollie from Rethink Repayment, a campaign pushing the UK government to fundamentally reform the system. Listen here
  • UK Election Special - on our sister show The Political Dispatch Sidd and Tom analyse Parliamentary elections in Wales and Scotland, and local elections in England. Listen here

    • The title track for this show is "Young Shall Grow", with thanks to Afro Cluster, Magugu, and Asha Jane.

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    Opinions shared by the guests and hosts of this show are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Be the Change. Media Network.

     

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