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Happy New Year! here is our roundup of 2025 - in macrocosm of world politics, and in microcosm how this is reflected in Cornwall's politics.

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Garth and Robert discuss what Cornwall Council owes, and how it might be paid back - and in macrocosm what the UK owes in government debt, how we came to owe it, and what can be done about that,

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The final episode from tech entrepreneur Rick, discussing what citizens of democracies can do to counter disinfo, fake news, bot swarms on social media and the distorting effect of algorithms on the information presented to us.

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We are please to talk with Cornwall Council Leader Leigh Frost.

- Leigh discusses 

-his liberalism

-how the Lib Dems and Indy group are back in charge at Lys Kernow

- why Reform Councillors are leaving the party

- Industry in Cornwall

- the housing crisis

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Garth and Robert discuss the recent No Kings protests across the USA.

Garth interviews social media business guru Rick concerning the role of AI in shaping our politics - is it a threat to democracy?  How can that threat be countered?

Garth completes his series of interviews with New Yorker Sarah, about the liberalism of her city, and whether the Democrat Party has become out of touch with the needs of Middle America.

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Garth and Robert begin a new series called "Sunday Scone" - obviously with jam on first! - where they discuss the previous week's political events.

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Garth continues his interview with Sarah from NYC, and speaks with an American tech expert about the pervasive role of social media.

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Garth interviews a citizen of New York City concerning President Trump's anti-democracy tactics - and sounds a warning.  Could it happen here?

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Respected Cornish historian and community leader Michael Bunney talks to Robert about what makes Cornwall unique - and how community engagement is the key to resisting divisive voices.

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Garth's impressive young friend Tod explains why and how young people should get involved in participatory democracy.

Jam 1st thanks Tod for his fine contribution to our podcast, and hope that he will return in future!