Reasons to be Cheerful with Ed Miliband and Geoff Lloyd

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A podcast about ideas. Former Labour Party leader Ed Miliband, and Sony Award-winning radio host Geoff Lloyd talk to smart thinkers from around the world.

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10.26.2020

Hello! This year’s Black Lives Matter protests are thought to be the biggest in US history and across the world mass movements are on the rise. But how do these movements shift the national conversation? What works in driving political ...

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10.26.2020 162. HOW MOVEMENTS CHANGE THE WORLD Hello! This year’s Black Lives Matter protests are thought to be the biggest in US history and across the world mass movements are on the rise. But how do these movements shift the national conversation? What works in driving political ...
10.18.2020 161. SWEET STREAMS AREN’T MADE OF THIS: what about the musicians? Hello! Music streaming has made it easier than ever to listen to our favourite artists, but too many musicians earn next to nothing from it. We chat to Naomi Pohl from the Musicians’ Union and Tom Gray from the Broken ...
10.11.2020 160. SQUAD SAVE AMERICA: from Ilhan Omar to the Sunrise Movement Hello! This week we have two VERY inspiring conversations about US politics. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar - one of the ‘squad’ of young progressive Democrats - talks about her life, her politics and how she approaches the crises facing America today. ...
10.04.2020 159. CTRL ALT-LABOUR: organising in the modern workplace Hello! What’s the future of workplace organising? This week’s guests are full of ideas. Alex Marshall talks about organising couriers in the gig economy. Michelle Miller explains how Coworker is providing a platform for workers in the US. And New ...
09.27.2020 158. THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL: the dark side of meritocracy Hello! We often hear about the idea of meritocracy. But philosopher Michael Sandel thinks it isn’t such a good thing. His new book ’The Tyranny of Merit’ argues the rhetoric of meritocracy is fuelling polarisation and the rise of far ...
09.20.2020 157. WHY DID IT TAKE A PANDEMIC?: valuing the everyday economy Hello! How can we ensure essential workers are at the heart of policymaking? Here’s an idea that could change our way of doing things: it’s called the everyday or foundational economy. Care assistant Chika and GMB social care lead Kelly ...
09.13.2020 156. BOND BABY BOND: guaranteeing an inheritance for all Hello! What if everyone was given a bit of wealth as they hit adulthood? That’s the idea behind Child Trust Funds - established back in the 2000s and coming to fruition for the first cohort of 18 year olds this ...
09.06.2020 155. WHO RUN THE WORLD: Julia Gillard on women in politics Hello! We're back with a bang from our summer hols. Former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard joins us from down under to chat about women in politics. She's co-written a fab new book looking at the experiences of women politicians ...
08.30.2020 154. LIVING BETTER: a conversation with Alastair Campbell Hello! In our latest extended chat we’re speaking to Alastair Campbell about his new book ‘Living Better’. Alastair talks about his experience of depression, the impact it has had on his life and work, and how he has learned to ...
08.23.2020 153. MY NAME IS WHY: a conversation with Lemn Sissay Hello! Another summer conversation for you. It’s our extended chat with poet and writer Lemn Sissay about 'My Name is Why' - his powerful memoir about growing up in the care system. Lemn talks about his 30 year battle to ...
08.16.2020 152. ABOLISH SILICON VALLEY: a conversation with Wendy Liu Hello! Here’s the second of our summer conversations. We speak to former tech insider turned critic Wendy Liu about her new book, Abolish Silicon Valley. Wendy chats about failing in love with tech as a teenager, her experience in the ...
08.09.2020 151. SEX, POWER, MONEY: a conversation with Sara Pascoe Hello! We’re doing something a bit different over the next few weeks and giving you extended conversations with some fab guests. This week: comedian and writer Sara Pascoe on her book Sex, Power, Money. Sara chats about the complexity around ...
08.02.2020 150. 150 NOT OUT: so what have we learned? Hello! We’ve done it! Reasons to be Cheerful has hit the big the 1-5-0. Reunited at a safe distance in Ed’s garden, we thought it was time for a bit of self-indulgence… We chat about what we’ve learned, pick out ...
07.26.2020 149. WE BUILT THIS CITY ON BIKES AND STROLLS Hello! In the last few months towns and cities around the world have experimented with closing roads, expanding pavements and pop-up cycle lanes. Does this offer a vision of a better way of using space on our streets? Greater Manchester ...
07.19.2020 148. CUTTING ZUCK’S BUCKS: can an ad boycott change Facebook? Hello! It’s a story that brings together Mark Zuckerberg, Nick Clegg and the biggest civil rights groups in the US... This week we’re talking about the incredible success of the Stop Hate for Profit Facebook ad boycott. Jessica González, one ...
07.12.2020 147. CHILDCARE MATTERS: learning lessons from lockdown Hello! In recent months, many working parents have had to juggle looking after kids at home with their usual jobs. Research shows this has had a disproportionate impact on working mothers. We talk to researcher Christine Berry and Lucie Stephens ...
07.05.2020 146. NO ONE SHOULD GO HUNGRY: tackling the scandal of food poverty Hello! Even before lockdown began, millions of people in the UK regularly struggled to afford to eat and the current crisis has only made this worse. This week we're talking about Britain’s hunger problem. Food bank manager Jon Taylor explains ...
06.28.2020 145. THE SHOW MUST GO ON: why we need to save the arts Hello! With 70% British theatres on the brink of collapse and hundreds of thousands of arts jobs at risk, we’re talking about the need to save our arts and culture sector. Playwright James Graham sets out the threat to theatres ...
06.21.2020 144. WE ARE OUR HISTORY: time to understand our past Hello! The recent Black Lives Matter protests have led to renewed calls to rethink our understanding of British history. We’re talking about how to address the widespread lack of knowledge of black British history, as well as how the legacies ...
06.14.2020 143. NO WORKER LEFT BEHIND: planning a just transition Hello! How can we support workers in high carbon sectors as we transition to a net zero economy? Phil Asquith tells us about the legendary Lucas Plan in the 1970s, when Phil and his colleagues came up with alternative ideas ...
06.07.2020 142. BLACK LIVES MATTER After George Floyd's murder, Black Lives Matter protests are again taking place around the world against police violence and systemic racism. We're asking what we can all do to make this a moment of real change. Barrister and former Deputy ...
06.04.2020 141 and a half. ORDER ORDER: in conversation with John Bercow Bonus episode here! It’s a longer conversation with former Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow. We chat to John about life as Speaker, the evolution of his politics & what he’s planning to do next. See acast.com/privacy for ...
05.31.2020 141. THE ZOOM WHERE IT HAPPENS: building a digital society for all Hello! Over the last few months, we’ve been more reliant on the internet than ever to work, stay in touch with each other, and educate our kids. What impact will this have on the society we build coming out of ...
05.24.2020 140. MOBILISING A ZERO CARBON ARMY: green jobs for young people Hello! More than a million young people could be unemployed in the wake of the current crisis. How can we create opportunities for young people to find work and contribute to tackling the climate crisis? Historian David Woolner talks through ...
05.17.2020 139. A MISSION FOR SORTITION: citizens’ assemblies & the climate crisis Hello! This weekend was the final meeting of the UK’s Climate Assembly. As BIG fans of citizens’ assemblies, we explore how it went and what comes next. Assembly member Ibrahim talks about his experience. Climate expert Becky Willis explains how ...
05.10.2020 138. PEOPLE ARE GOOD: a truly radical idea Hello! What would society look like if we started from the assumption that people are fundamentally decent? We speak to historian Rutger Bregman about ‘Humankind’ - his new book arguing for a positive view of human nature. Then we talk ...
05.03.2020 137. TACKLING ROUGH SLEEPING: why does it take a pandemic? Hello! Thousands of rough sleepers have been given a place to stay during the lockdown. If we can do it in a pandemic, why not the rest of the time? We talk to Matt Downie from Crisis and Maggie Brunjes ...
04.26.2020 136. STRINGS ATTACHED: designing better bailouts Hello! Some sectors are likely to need further support during this crisis. But should government attach conditions to corporate bailouts, or even seek an equity stake in bailed out companies? Danish MP Rune Lund explains why everyone’s talking about Denmark’s ...
04.19.2020 135. THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING?: learning from crises of the past Hello! What determines whether crises lead to major social change? We talk to two historians about lessons from the past. Walter Scheidel explains his argument that economic inequality has only ever been significantly reduced by catastrophes and war. Then Theda ...
04.12.2020 134. A GREEN RECOVERY: the case for a climate stimulus Hello! We’re talking about the potential for a green stimulus to help power the economic recovery from coronavirus. Economist Michael Jacobs makes the case about why investment in green projects can boost the economy and drive the transition to net ...
04.05.2020 133. IN THIS TOGETHER: global cooperation on a global crisis Hello! The current crisis has demonstrated how interconnected our world is. So why are countries so divided in their response? We’re talking about the need for global cooperation on tackling coronavirus. Science journalist Laura Spinney explains how the 1918 flu ...
03.29.2020 132. LOOKING OUT FOR OUR KIDS: steering children through difficult times Hello! This week we're discussing how to support children and young people during the current crisis. We ask educational psychologist Dan O’Hare how to talk to children about Coronavirus and look out for their wellbeing. Headteacher Jayne Kennedy tells us ...
03.25.2020 131 and a half. WHAT ABOUT THE SELF-EMPLOYED? Extra episode here. We’re following up on this week's chat about the economic response to coronavirus by asking what more government needs to do. The Resolution Foundation's Torsten Bell and journalist Ellie Mae O’Hagan highlight the glaring omission of help ...
03.23.2020 131. WHATEVER IT TAKES: economics in times of crisis Hello! We're in different places but will keep bringing you episodes during these strange and challenging times. This week we’re exploring the economic response to coronavirus. Former Obama adviser Jason Furman discusses the scale of the current crisis and his ...
03.16.2020 130. COME FARM WITH ME: a sustainable future for food and land Hello! It’s our first live show of the year (and decade!), recorded last week at Kings Place’s Nature Unwrapped. We’re discussing food, sustainable farming and how changing the way we use land can help tackle the climate crisis. Featuring top ...
03.09.2020 129. YOU SAY YOU WANT SOME DEVOLUTION: a radical plan for giving power away Hello! Britain is one of the most centralised countries in the world. How can we ensure towns, cities and regions have real power over their areas? We talk to Bristol mayor Marvin Rees about what he could do with more ...
03.02.2020 128. WHY CAN’T I GET MY PHONE REPAIRED?: fighting the tech giants Hello! Why do our phones slow down with each new update? Why could it be cheaper for Geoff to replace his broken vacuum than get it fixed? We speak to Janet Gunter from the Restart Project and Duncan McCann from ...
02.24.2020 127. MAN ENOUGH: promoting positive masculinity Hello! What are society’s expectations of masculinity and how can we promote positive expressions of it? We chat to The Guardian’s Iman Amrani about her series on modern masculinity and Ben Hurst from the Good Lad Initiative about the workshops ...
02.17.2020 126. THE FOUR DAY FUTURE: building a movement for shorter working hours Hello! We love the four day week so much that - in a Reasons to be Cheerful first - we’re revisiting the idea. What are the lessons from how it went down in the election? And how we build a ...
02.10.2020 125. WALK THIS WAY Hello! We’ve wrapped up warm and headed outside for a good old stroll... because this week we’re diving into the wonders of walking! We speak to neuroscientist and walking champion Shane O’Mara about why it’s so good for our body ...
02.03.2020 124. I'LL HAVE MY CHICKEN UNCHLORINATED PLEASE: a progressive vision for trade Hello! Now we’ve left the EU, Britain will have an independent trade policy for the first time in decades. We ask Ruth Bergan from the Trade Justice Movement and Nicola Smith from the TUC what progressives should be calling for ...
01.27.2020 123. OIL SEE YOU IN COURT: suing the climate culprits Hello! Can legal action help fight the climate crisis? In December, the Dutch Supreme Court became the first in the world to force a government to reduce carbon emissions - a major decision in a global wave of climate cases. ...
01.23.2020 Introducing: Cheerful Book Club We’re launching a new podcast! The first episode of Cheerful Book Club is released today, featuring Rana Foroohar on big tech. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Search ‘Cheerful Book Club’ or go to https://podfollow.com/cheerfulbookclub/ Follow Cheerful on Twitter Like ...
01.20.2020 122. SCHOOL OF ROCKING THE BOAT: training the activists of tomorrow Hello! Ed got into a conversion with young campaigners on the tube and was so inspired that it’s sparked a whole episode. Turns out they were involved in Advocacy Academy, a training scheme for young activists in South London. We ...
01.13.2020 121. THE SKY’S THE LIMIT: reining in the fat cat pay gap Hello! The typical FTSE 100 CEO only had to work until 5pm last Monday (6th January) to earn as much as the average worker in the entire year. We chat to Deborah Hargreaves, director of the High Pay Centre, about ...
01.06.2020 120. ON FIRE: in conversation with Naomi Klein Hello! We’re kicking off the new year with this live recording of Ed in conversation with author and activist Naomi Klein. They talk about the global climate movement, building support for a Green New Deal and Naomi’s latest book ’On ...
12.30.2019 119. THE REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL 2019 CHART SHOW Happy New Year (nearly)! It’s that time of year again: we’re counting down our top ten episodes of 2019. What’s going up? What’s going down? And what’s a non-mover? With the traditional special guest introduction from Tony Blackburn! Listen to ...
12.23.2019 118. CHEERFUL OFFICE XMAS PARTY Hello! We all know the best way to spread Christmas cheer is playing your favourite podcast for all to hear… Ed and Geoff have each brought a friend along to this year’s Christmas party. Lord Stewart Wood and Paloma Faith ...
12.16.2019 117. WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? Hello! There aren’t many reasons to be cheerful this week, but we thought we’d talk about what the election result means for the big ideas we’ve been discussing over the last couple of years. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out ...
12.09.2019 116. YOU HAVE TO VOTE: the case for compulsory participation Hello! Geoff’s hopped on a train up to Doncaster to visit Ed on the campaign trail. After their catch up, we explore the argument for compulsory voting in elections. Judith Brett tells us about how Australia got compulsory voting back ...

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