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- 12. Gilts, Tech Bros, and Scotland in the UK ft. Craig Houston
Hilary gives an explainer on the increase in Gilt yields and what that means for the economy. Sebastian looks at the influence Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg are having on politics both sides of the pond. In Bring Me Solutions, Craig Houston gives his ideas for a Scotland that is stuck talking about independence. And in Culture Club, there's the death of a dictator and a plane crash.
Check out the SDP website or get in touch:www.sdp.org.uk
Recommendations:The Death of Stalin (2017) dir: Armando IannucciLockerbie: A Search For Truth (2025)1 hr 3 min - 11. Greenland, Low Carbon Ferries, and Community through Sport ft. Cllr Wayne Dixon
Hilary tries to figure out why Donald Trump might want to buy Greenland. Sebastian looks at Scotland's new low carbon ferries. In Bring Me Solutions, SDP Councillor Wayne Dixon suggests that sports clubs are a great way of bringing the community together. And in Culture Club, the hosts discuss human agency.
Recommendations:The Dawn of Everything - David Graeber and David Wengrow57 min - 10. Courts Crisis, Ghost Trains, and Social Care ft. Amanda Hunter and Sarah Bartlett
Hilary looks at the backlog in court cases. Sebastian takes a train from the least visited station in the country. Amanda Hunter brings solutions to the problems surrounding social care. And in Culture Club, Sarah Bartlett reviews The Collapse of the Conservatives.
Recommendations:The Collapse of the Conservatives - Steve Rayson1 hr 5 min - 9. Syria, Equal Pay, and Special Education Needs ft. Rachel Hayton
Sebastian gives context to the downfall of Assad's regime in Syria. Hilary explores the equal pay claims that Birmingham City Council have agreed to settle. Rachel Hayton brings her solutions to the problem of increasing needs amongst school pupils. And in Culture Club, its very Christmassy.
Recommendations:Moonage Daydream (2012)Messiah: George Frideric Handel57 min - 8. Pledges, Rainbows, and Politics for Young People ft. Adam Williams
Hilary looks at Labour's six new pledges. Sebastian asks whether athletes should involve themselves in political campaigns. And Adam Williams brings his solutions to the problem of young people being worse off than their parents. In Culture Club, there are Orcs and nuclear bombs.
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ysd.org.uk/youth-manifestoDr Strangelove: Noel Coward TheatreThe Lord of the Rings - J.R.R. Tolkien1 hr - 7. Petition, Illegal Immigration, and Universities ft. Martin Evison
Hilary sheds light on the petition asking for another general election. Sebastian looks at how Spain is responding to illegal immigration. In Bring Me Solutions, Martin Evison suggests some ideas for fixing the higher education sector. And in Culture Club, the ballet and Ernest Shackleton are on offer.
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www.sdp.org.ukRecommendations:
Swan Lake at the Lowry TheatreSouth - Ernest Shackleton59 min - 6. COP 29, Trouble in Bhutan, and Free Speech ft. Mo LovattHilary addresses some of the news around COP 29; should we have climate warnings on meat products? Sebastian looks at Bhutan's radical solution for fixing its economic problems. In Bring Me Solutions, Mo Lovatt looks at Non Crime Hate Incidents and how we might strengthen free speech in the UK. And in Culture Club, there's regicide, Russian aristocracy, and a Salfordian painter.Check out the SDP website or get in touch:www.sdp.org.ukRecommendations:Act of Oblivion - Robert HarrisA Gentleman in Moscow - Amor TowlesArts First PodcastGelephu Mindfulness City - www.gmc.bt1 hr 4 min
- 5. Tariffs, Bike Theft, and Farming ft. Shaun Long
The hosts reflect on Trump's victory in the US, Hilary looks at how tariffs might affect the UK, and Sebastian rants about the ever increasing problem of bike theft. In Bring Me Solutions, Shaun Long joins the podcast to explore the agricultural sector and suggests some ideas. And in Culture Club, there's a nineteenth century feel.
Check out the SDP website or get in touch:www.sdp.org.ukRecommendations:CastleBelties Prime Beef and PorkLavengro - George BorrowLagaan (2001) dir: Ashutosh Gowariker55 min - 4. Fertility Rates, Spanish Floods, and Parent Teachers ft. Joanna WilliamsHilary and Sebastian discuss the UK's record low fertility rate and what the Government can do to encourage people to start families. They look at what caused the recent floods in Spain. And Joanna Williams joins the podcast to share her idea for the role teachers should play in the lives of students. In Culture Club, Joanna expresses the joys of living in Budapest and with Remberance Sunday approaching, Hilary revisits the war poets.
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www.sdp.org.uk59 min - 3. The Budget, Trump vs Harris, and Assisted Suicide ft. Kevin YuillHilary explains what is in the budget that was announced this week. Sebastian gives his opinion on the final week controversies in the US election. And the hosts are joined by Kevin Yuill who describes some of the complexities within the topic of assisted dying.
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www.sdp.org.uk1 hr 4 min
About Take Me Home
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At a time when politics feels so divisive, and people seem to be operating on an alternative set of facts, the Left and Right are no longer capable of providing answers to Britain’s problems.
Hilary Salt and Sebastian Moore attempt to rebuild the political by making sense of what's happening in Britain, and exploring if there is a place once more for the politically homeless.
Check out the SDP website or get in touch:
www.sdp.org.uk