The Social Review

Eugenie speaks to Tess, William and Miriam to discuss their time at Labour Conference and The World Transformed in Brighton, their reaction to the slew of new policies and ongoing antisemitism and transphobia. Plus, Jasper joins to tackle the policy of abolishing private schools, with Joe articulating his excitement for the new four day week policy.

This week, Eugenie chairs a discussion on life as an LGBT+ woman with Julia and Lines, as well as a chat about LGBT+ and minority representation on film in the context of IT: Chapter Two. Meanwhile, Jasper talks to Penny Andrews, an academic from the University of Sheffield, about their work on political fandoms. Many thanks to Tessa for her titling skills.

This week, Jasper sits down with political journalist Marie le Conte to discuss her new book, Haven't You Heard...? Gossip, Power and How Politics Really Works, touching on journalistic impartiality, the importance of leisure time and the story of how Marie first got into politics.

Jasper talks constitutional reform with David Klemperer, TSR editor and former researcher for The Constitution Society and the Institute for Government, Henry and Tessa. Lines, TSR writer, also joins to discuss trans rights and how to reform the Gender Recognition Act, while Joe chats with William and Peter about structural and cultural reforms to British football.

Jasper and Joe are joined by TSR editor Julia Blunck who talks them through the Amazon Fires, why they are happening and whether Brazil's politicians can create a solution. Plus, Eugenie joins to discuss problematic media, cancel culture and the #MeToo movement in light of the 10th anniversary of 500 Days of Summer (TW: mentions of sexual assault/rape).

Jasper, Eugenie and Tyron sit down with Sam Johnson-Audini, Undergraduate Academic Officer for Durham Students' Union, to chat higher education reform, Labour's policy to abolish predicted grades, and serial killers (how they're represented in art and the media, that is).

Jasper meets TSR editor Hugh and friends Isla and Georgie to talk the state of the union and the future of Scottish Labour. Meanwhile, Joe sits down with Will Stronge, director of Autonomy, to discuss their proposals for a 4-day week.

Jasper, Eugenie, Tyron and James discuss America's latest mass shootings and how we can practically fight white nationalism; Jasper also meets political comedians Alex Kealy and Ahir Shah to talk political comedy and financing the Edinburgh Fringe, and the gang gets cancelled.

Jasper, Joe and Eugenie discuss the possibility of a general election later this year and how that might play out for Labour. Plus, the team answer questions from readers, ranging from revitalising high streets to The Simpsons.

Jasper & Joe sit down with Henna and Stefan of Progress to discuss their rebrand and the state of centre-left politics. Beth joins us for an in-depth look at her interview with Jo Swinson on trans rights, and Eugenie extols the wonders of Comic-Con.