Debated Podcast

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Debated is a British politics podcast where Will Barber Taylor speaks to guests from across the political spectrum on the issues of the day

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June 26, 2024 Keir Hardie and Christianity w/ Daniel Smith-Christopher
In this episode of the podcast Will is joined by Daniel Smith-Christopher, Professor of Theology at Loyola Marymount College and author of Keir Hardie, the Bible, and Christian Socialism to discuss Keir Hardie's Christian faith, what Christian Socialism meant to the Labour Party and how Hardie's religious beliefs intermingled with his progressive politics.

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30min
February 20, 2024 Quiet Enjoyment w/ Wes Kussmaul
In this episode of the podcast Will speaks to Wes Kussmaul about his book Quiet Enjoyment, the founding of his company Delphi, AI and its influence on the world around us, PKIs and internet security and the media's perception of technology.
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30min
February 15, 2024 1922 Committee w/ Lord Norton
In this episode of the podcast Will is joined by Philip Norton, Lord Norton of Louth, to discuss his recently published book on the 1922 Committee - The 1922 Committee: Power Behind The Scenes. They discuss how the committee was formed, its influence on the Conservative Party, the importance of its Chairman and Executive, the relationship it had with David Cameron and Margaret Thatcher and what the future holds for it.
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48min
February 01, 2024 A Century of Labour w/ Jon Cruddas MP
In this episode of the podcast Will is joined by Jon Cruddas, the Labour MP for Dagenham and Rainham and the author of A Century of Labour. They discuss the Labour Party's relationship to Ramsay MacDonald, Labour in the 1950s and 60s and the USSR, Keir Starmer's place in the ideological traditions of the Labour Party, the Attlee government's agenda and the mythologising of political figures.
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52min
January 24, 2024 Labour Takes Power w/ Denis MacShane
In this episode of the podcast Will speaks to Denis MacShane, former Labour MP for Rotherham from 1994 - 2012 and Minister of State for Europe from 2002 to 2005 about his recently published diaries Labour Takes Power: The Denis MacShane Diaries 1997 - 2001. They discuss Denis' time working with Robin Cook, the preparedness of new Labour ministers at the start of the 97 Parliament, Milosevic and Kosovo, Labour and the trade union movement and the impact of William Hague's time as leader of the Conservative Party.
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40min
January 19, 2024 Pupil Referral Units w/ George Baldock
In this episode of the podcast, Will is joined by George Baldock, a student at the University of Cambridge and a candidate to become Young Labour's next Disability Officer, to discuss Pupil Referral Units, how they are perceived by the public and press, funding for SEND students, funding in education, what policies he would like to see in Labour's next manifesto and the recent debate over Labour's teeth brushing policy for primary school children.
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27min
November 14, 2023 Attlee: A Life In Politics w/ Nick Thomas-Symonds MP
In this episode of the podcast Will is joined by Nick Thomas Symonds, Labour MP for Torfaen, Shadow Minister without Portfolio and author of Attlee: A Life In Politics, a new edition of which was recently published. They discuss Attlee's early life, his involvement with the Stepney Boy's Club, his service in World War I, his time as Mayor of Stepney and PPS to Ramsay MacDonald, his leadership of Labour and his time as a reforming Prime Minister.
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52min
November 08, 2023 Marcia Williams w/ Linda McDougall
In this episode of the podcast Will speaks to author Linda McDougall about her new biography of Marcia Williams, later Baroness Falkender, a key member of Harold Wilson's team before, during and after his time in Downing Street. They discuss Marcia's upbringing, her first time meeting Harold, how she helped him become Labour Leader and win the 1964 General Election, the misogyny she encountered and the infamous Lavender List, Wilson's resignations honours list.
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58min
November 03, 2023 Hope and Glory w/ Anthony Broxton
In this episode of the podcast, Will speaks to Anthony Broxton, creator of the Tides of History Twitter account and author of Hope and Glory: Rugby League in Thatcher's Britain. They discuss the connection between politics and Rugby League, the decline and revival of the game, the politics of authenticity versus consumerism and the Cod Wars. You can buy a copy of Hope and Glory here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hope-Glory-League-Thatchers-Britain/dp/1801504555
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46min
September 27, 2023 Right to Roam w/ Maria Fernandez - Garcia
In this episode Will speaks to Maria Fernandez - Garcia from Right to Roam about what the right to roam is, what the major political parties are doing about it, the Countryside and Right of Ways Act and how it could be expanded and the positive mental health implications for greater access to the countryside.
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25min

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