Wright on the Nail

In this week’s ‘Deep Dive’, host Chris Wright and guests reflect on Harry and Meghan’s bombshell interview with Oprah - we discuss whether the royal family will adapt following the eye-opening revelations, and what their next move could (and should) be. 

In this episode Chris is joined by royal biographer Angela Levin; the founder of the UK Social Mobility Awards, Tunde Banjoko OBE; reputation & privacy lawyer Rory Lynch, from leading UK law firm Vardags; and Rachel Hosie, senior lifestyle reporter for Insider.

The discussion begins with questioning whether the Sussexes’ have “burned bridges” with the royal family, exploring the significance of the interview and the major reputational implications for the monarchy.

The conversation moves to Meghan’s treatment by the british tabloids and alleged lack of support from the “firm” - which has sparked conversations around mental health, racism and misogyny in the UK. Guests also exchange views on whether the line between Netflix’s hit show ‘The Crown’ and reality, is perhaps more blurred than we think...

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This week is our ‘News Roundtable’ episode, where host Chris Wright discusses the week’s biggest stories with journalists and decision-makers. In this episode Chris is joined by Penny Richards, managing director of The Aspen Institute UK; Cliff Fluet, digital lawyer at Lewis Silkin and managing director of Eleven Advisory; and Michael Wilson, journalist, broadcaster and British TV's longest-serving business and economics editor

The discussion kicks off with reactions to the 2021 Budget, the media’s ‘smoke signals’ and chancellor Rishi Sunak’s meteoric political ascent. Together they address the outrage surrounding Pontins’ secret blacklist on Irish surnames and debate who should be paying for Carrie Symonds’ makeover of the prime-ministerial abode.

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In this week’s ‘deep dive’ host Chris Wright discusses the government’s four-step roadmap to easing lockdown restrictions, based on the vaccine deployment continuing successfully. In this episode, Chris is joined by  editor of the Sunday Express Mick Booker, economist and business consultant Vicky Pryce, and The Guardian’s science correspondent and freelance reporter, Natalie Grover. 

Together they address concerns about sending children back to school and the ‘catch-up’ narrative putting extra pressure on teachers; discuss changing sentiments around work-life balance and whether people will want to return to office-based work once they can leave their homes; and with a reported surge in airline stocks, they question if borders will open for holidaymakers and more importantly, when we can expect to see a return to some sense of “normality”?

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This week is the first of our ‘News Roundtable’ episodes, where our host Chris Wright discusses the week’s biggest issues with journalists and decision-makers. In this episode Chris is joined by Alastair Campbell, writer, strategist, and former Downing Street communications chief; Ben Page, chief executive of Ipsos MORI; and Nazir Afzal OBE, former chief crown prosecutor who has worked on some of the most high profile cases in the country.

The discussion kicks off with the controversy surrounding Dominic Cummings, where we weigh in on his role in awarding a government contract worth £500,000 to “friends”, debating whether this was pure inefficiency on their part or in fact, total dishonesty to the public. Together we address the recent enforcement of Quarantine hotels for travellers, asking if this is punishment or medical necessity and exchange views on whether the overwhelming presence of Covid-19 in the media and our daily lives, is detracting from a more serious assessment of the Brexit deal.

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For our very first episode, host Chris Wright takes a deep dive into the music industry, confronting the impact of abandoning visa-free touring in Europe for musicians and artists. Chris leads a discussion about a recent petition calling for a ‘musicians passport’ that was signed by more than 280,000 people, and gained support from the likes of Elton John and Sting. The petition was subsequently debated by in Parliament, but was ultimately rejected by the government.

Chris is joined by CAA music agent Emma Banks, who represents artists including Katy Perry, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Kylie Minogue; musician, songwriter and producer Midge Ure, known for fronting Ultravox and Live Aid; and Jamie Njoku-Goodwin, chief executive of UK Music, which represents the interests of the industry. 

Join us as four in-the-know industry titans weigh in on whether this spells the end of touring for British musicians on the Continent. Beyond the musicians themselves, this affects engineers, crew, caterers and other supporting staff, as well as the talent pipeline for years to come. Plus, venues on the Continent face a vast reduction in new bookings. 

We analyse how we got to this point, the options the key players around the negotiating table can deploy, and the likely consequences for the industry and music lovers everywhere should the discussions fall off a cliff. 

'I Hit The Nail Right On The Head' by Billy Bremner. 

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