Compassion in Politics

Compassion in Politics
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Compassion in Politics Podcast

Compassion in Politics is the think tank that works to bring more compassion into public life . Series include: Beyond Covid which explored ideas that could enable the UK to build back better after the Covid-19 crisis and Across the Benches hosted by Gavin Esler, talking with two MPs from different parties to discuss what they have in common.. The Compassion in Politics podcasts are produced in partnership with The Real Agenda Network of podcasts for political change.

  1. Across the Benches: Baroness Chakrabarti & Ken Clarke

    24/01/2022

    Across the Benches: Baroness Chakrabarti & Ken Clarke

    Former Chancellor Ken Clarke & Baroness Shami Chakrabarti talk with presenter Gavin Esler about the culture of contemporary politics, the need for action on wealth inequality, & the actions that can be taken to build a more respectful & honest politics. Across the Benches is produced by Compassion In Politics in partnership with The Real Agenda Network

    47 min
  2. Across the Benches : Rupa Huq & Matt Hancock

    18/01/2022

    Across the Benches : Rupa Huq & Matt Hancock

    In the latest edition of Across the Benches, Co-Director Jennifer Nadel interviews Labour MP Rupa Huq and the former Health Secretary Matt Hancock. They talk about the need for new institutions to encourage cross-party working, their worries about the toxicity of online debate, and their desires to improve the culture of politics.

    22 min
  3. Across The Benches: Jess Phillips & Maria Miller

    25/10/2021

    Across The Benches: Jess Phillips & Maria Miller

    Across the Benches is the new podcast from Compassion in Politics which brings together two MPs from different parties to discuss the values they have in common. In this first episode Labour's Jess Phillips and Conservative MP Maria Miller share what brought them into politics, the culture of parliamentary life, and the progress towards gender equality. The show is hosted by award-winning broadcaster Gavin Esler.

    1h 0m
  4. Compassion in Education with Kathryn Waddington

    11/05/2021

    Compassion in Education with Kathryn Waddington

    Can education be compassionate? Kathryn Waddington, reader in psychology at the University of Westminster, joins us to discuss her new book - Towards the Compassionate University - which examines what a compassionate university looks like and how we can bring more compassion into education. This podcast series is produced by Compassion in Politics, working to bring more compassion into public life and distributed by The Real Agenda Network www.compassioninpolitics.com www.realagenda.org

    45 min
  5. Compassion In Politics with Jackie Weaver & Magid Magid

    28/04/2021

    Compassion In Politics with Jackie Weaver & Magid Magid

    Former Mayor of Sheffield Magid Magid and Jackie Weaver - of Handforth Parish Council fame - join us to discuss local politics, the power of communities, upcoming elections, and the culture of political life. This podcast series is produced by Compassion in Politics, working to bring more compassion into public life and distributed by The Real Agenda Network www.compassioninpolitics.com  www.realagenda.org

    59 min
  6. Compassion In Politics with Gavin Esler

    19/03/2021

    Compassion In Politics with Gavin Esler

    Award-winning journalist, author, & TV presenter Gavin Esler joins us to discuss his new book: How Britain Ends - and whether or not far-right nationalism could lead to the break-up of the UK. We also talk about how we can change the divisive culture of politics (and the media) & the prospects for the Biden presidency. Produced by Compassion in Politics, which works to bring more compassion into public life, distributed by The Real Agenda Network www.compassioninpolitics.com www.realagenda.org

    50 min
  7. Compassion in Politics with Darren McGarvey

    05/03/2021

    Compassion in Politics with Darren McGarvey

    Orwell Prize winning author, musician, and TV presenter Darren McGarvey aka 'Loki' joins us to discuss class, the origins of and attempts to solve poverty, and the problem of tribalism in politics - plus much more. This podcast is produced by Compassion in Politics, the think tank that works to bring more compassion into public life and is distributed by The Real Agenda Network of podcasts for progressive change. www.compassioninpolitics.com  www.realagenda.org

    56 min
  8. Compassion in Politics with Dr Nina Ansary

    18/02/2021

    Compassion in Politics with Dr Nina Ansary

    Dr Nina Ansary, a visiting Fellow at the LSE, UN Women Champion for Innovation, and the author of two ground-breaking books on feminism and female equity, talks about overcoming divisions, the global history of the feminist movement, and the power of cultural myths and stories. This podcast is produced by Compassion in Politics, the think tank that works to bring more compassion into public life and is distributed by The Real Agenda Network of podcasts for progressive change. www.compassioninpolitics.com  www.realagenda.org

    48 min
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Compassion in Politics is the think tank that works to bring more compassion into public life . Series include: Beyond Covid which explored ideas that could enable the UK to build back better after the Covid-19 crisis and Across the Benches hosted by Gavin Esler, talking with two MPs from different parties to discuss what they have in common.. The Compassion in Politics podcasts are produced in partnership with The Real Agenda Network of podcasts for political change.

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