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Real Agenda Radio offers a range of content which aims to inform, inspire and involve those who want a democratic, inclusive and fairer society that respects human rights and protects the planet. The ... more
FAQs about Real Agenda Radio:How many episodes does Real Agenda Radio have?The podcast currently has 227 episodes available.
January 29, 2019Making Millennials Matter, the search for common groundFinding common ground can make political change happen, I talk to Caroline Macfarland, the founder of Common Vision, described as millennial think tank, it seeks to change the narrative around our shared future. Caroline explains the huge opportunities for a better, more engaging style of politics...more26minPlay
January 24, 2019Renewed UrgencyToday, we go green, I talk with Colin Hines, convener of the Green New Deal Group. It was this group that articulated the concept of a Green New Deal in their first report in 2008. Not only is it about tackling climate change but also extreme economic inequality. It is encouraging to see renewed calls for a Green New Deal in USA and hope that the UK will get back to addressing its people's everyday concerns with real answers. The Green New Deal is one of those answers and this episode we tell you why....more26minPlay
January 17, 2019USA edition: Richer & Poorer,Why is wealth accumulated by the few when we all helped create that wealth? I talk to Josh Hoxie, Project Director at the Washington DC based, Institute of Policy Studies, to find out why wealth is so concentrated in America and what can be done to improve life for us all....more21minPlay
January 09, 2019Uniting the KingdomToday, we are looking to the future and to how we can reunite a divided country with a new sense of purpose. For in these confusing times, there is a real opportunity for Britain to reexamine its role in the world and more importantly the prosperity of its people. I talk with Stephen Kinnock MP, who just published a new book called Spirit of Britain, purpose of Labour, which includes contributions from other with experienced politicians and leaders....more39minPlay
January 06, 2019Building Houses, Making HomesMore affordable housing and really efficient transport could be a reality, I talk to Tom Copley, London Assembly member and deputy chair of housing and also member of planning and transport committees. He proposes practical ideas as to how the out of date council tax could be abolished and yet increase investment in our communities, to the benefit of all, especially those on lower incomes...more28minPlay
December 14, 2018USA edition: Money & PowerIn the first American edition, I talk to Nick Brana, former Bernie 2016 staffer and now Founder of Movement for a Peoples Party. Nick talks about how all democracy has been removed from American politics; the same big corporations & wealthy individuals fund the two establishment parties and how two thirds of American calling for an independent party....more24minPlay
December 09, 2018Below the breadlineI talk to Claire Ainsley about the state of poverty and what we can do to end the misery. Claire is the Executive Director of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation which has been working to solve UK poverty for decades. In-work poverty has been rising even faster than employment, 4m workers are living in poverty & also 4.1m children are in poverty & its getting worse....more20minPlay
December 03, 2018Fixing the fundamentalsTalking about Causes & Cures of Brexit with an optimistic Neal Lawson, chair of Compass the pressure group. Neal talks about how the EU referendum was just a release valve that had been waiting to blow, after years of pent up anger and frustration. We have not been listening to the concerns of the people; the fundamental underlying causes behind the vote have still not been addressed. However he is heartened by the huge number of good ideas around that would help build a better society....more26minPlay
November 26, 2018Round up reportWhat’s going with The Real Agenda and how we could make political change happen. In this show we talk about what’s been covered so far, with some short clips, plus what’s coming up next and how we can we move The Real Agenda forward and where do we go from here?...more22minPlay
November 19, 2018Green & Pleasant LandHow we can abolish out of date property taxes, make giant steps towards more affordable housing and be able to finance bold infrastructure projects as well as see a significant increase in domestic disposable income for lower earners leading to a very positive improvement in living standards. I talk with Ted Gwartney on his recent trip to London; he is a master of the craft of assessing land values and has spent his lifetime on endorsing the idea of land value tax....more19minPlay
FAQs about Real Agenda Radio:How many episodes does Real Agenda Radio have?The podcast currently has 227 episodes available.