Heads Apart?

Bright Blue

Political analysis today can be shouty and superficial, with people shaming and stereotyping those who disagree with them. Heads Apart? takes a different approach. Our podcast brings together people with different views to engage in respectful, thoughtful and detailed discussion on major political and cultural issues.

Episodes

  1. 03/25/2021

    What is the point of aid?

    This edition of our Heads Apart? podcast explores the role of overseas development spending in promoting the UK’s interests around the world. We are joined by James Rogers, Co-Founder of the Council on Geostrategy, and Sophia Gaston, Director of the British Foreign Policy Group. We also speak to the Chair of the Women and Equalities Committee, the Rt Hon Caroline Nokes MP, about women and COVID-19, trans rights and whether Boris Johnson is a feminist. Included is a research update from Anvar Sarygulov on our latest analysis: Shaky foundations. Music credit: Lights by Sappheiros and Storybook & Upbeat Party by Scott Holmes Presented by: Joseph Silke and Phoebe Arslanagić-Wakefield  | Produced by: Joseph Silke The post What is the point of aid? appeared first on Bright Blue.

    32 min

  2. 02/01/2021

    Is it time for a UBI?

    This edition of our Heads Apart? podcast explores whether it is time to introduce a universal basic income (UBI). We are joined by Ian Goldin, Professor of Globalisation and Development at the University of Oxford, and Anthony Painter, the Chief Research & Impact Officer at the RSA. We also speak to the Chair of the Education Committee, Robert Halfon MP, for Bright Blue MP about the effect that the Covid-19 pandemic is having on the education system. Included is a research update from Anvar Sarygulov on our latest report Widening chasms. Music credit: Lights by Sappheiros and Storybook & Upbeat Party by Scott Holmes Presented by: Phoebe Arslanagić-Wakefield and Joseph Silke  | Produced by: Joseph Silke The post Is it time for a UBI? appeared first on Bright Blue.

    30 min

  3. 12/07/2020

    Does Number 10 need a new approach?

    This edition of our Heads Apart? podcast explores whether Number 10 is in need a new approach. We are joined by James Frayne, the Director and Founding Partner at Public First, and Flora Coleman, the National Chairman of the Tory Reform Group. We also speak to the comedian, impressionist, and writer, Matt Forde, for a Deep Dive about his new book Politically Homeless and the revived series of Spitting Image. Included is a research update from Phoebe Arslanagić-Wakefield on our latest report A better reward? Public attitudes to citizenship. Music credit: Lights by Sappheiros and Storybook & Upbeat Party by Scott Holmes Presented by: Joseph Silke and Ryan Shorthouse  | Produced by: Joseph Silke The post Does Number 10 need a new approach? appeared first on Bright Blue.

    30 min

  4. 11/02/2020

    Trump v Biden: Who’s best for Britain?

    This edition of our Heads Apart? podcast explores what the US election could mean for the UK. We are joined by Kate Andrews, Economics Correspondent at The Spectator, and Brendan O’Neill, Editor of spiked. We also speak to the Mayor of Tees Valley, Ben Houchen, for a Deep Dive about coronavirus, government missteps in the course of the pandemic and the future of devolution. Included are some highlights from our programme of events at Conservative Party Conference 2020 and researcher Andrew Leming provides an insight into Bright Blue’s recent report Going greener? Public attitudes to net zero. Music credit: Lights by Sappheiros and Storybook & Upbeat Party by Scott Holmes Presented by: Joseph Silke and Phoebe Arslanagić-Wakefield  | Produced by: Joseph Silke The post Trump v Biden: Who’s best for Britain? appeared first on Bright Blue.

    42 min

  5. 09/03/2020

    The future of UK-China relations

    This edition of our Heads Apart? podcast explores the future of UK-China relations. We are joined by Sir Vince Cable, former Leader of the Liberal Democrats from 2017-19 as well as former Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, and Skills during the Coalition Government 2010-15, and Cindy Yu, China reporter, Podcast Editor, and host of the Chinese Whispers podcast at The Spectator. We also speak to the new Leader of the Scottish Conservatives and Member of Parliament for Moray, Douglas Ross MP, for the inaugural Bright Blue MP, about the state of the Union and his strategy in the lead-up to the Holyrood elections next May. Also included are some highlights from Lord Goldsmith‘s speech to Bright Blue on ‘a green new normal’ and Senior Researcher Anvar Sarygulov provides an insight into Bright Blue’s recent polling and analysis of experiences and expectations of businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Music credit: Lights by Sappheiros and Storybook & Upbeat Party by Scott Holmes Presented by: Joseph Silke  | Produced by: Joseph Silke The post The future of UK-China relations appeared first on Bright Blue.

    48 min

  6. 05/01/2020

    Is the BBC broken?

    This edition of our Heads Apart? podcast asks whether the BBC is broken. We are joined by Tim Stanley, leader writer for The Telegraph, as well as contributing editor for Catholic Herald, and Douglas Carswell, former Member of Parliament (2005-17) and co-founder of Vote Leave. Our Deep Dive feature sees Bright Blue researcher Phoebe Arslanagić-Wakefield interview prominent feminist journalist Helen Lewis, staff writer at The Atlantic, about her book Difficult Women: A History of Feminism in 11 Fights. Senior researcher Anvar Sarygulov provides an insight into Bright Blue Scotland’s recent report on social security. Members of the Bright Blue team also share their thoughts on life under lockdown due to coronavirus. Music credit: Lights by Sappheiros Presented by: Ryan Shorthouse and Phoebe Arslanagić-Wakefield  | Produced by: Joseph Silke and Phoebe Arslanagić-Wakefield The post Is the BBC broken? appeared first on Bright Blue.

    43 min

  7. 03/10/2020

    Should government intervene to save failing businesses?

    This edition of our Heads Apart? podcast asks whether government should intervene to save failing businesses. We are joined by Giles Wilkes, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government, and Madeline Grant, Assistant Comment Editor at The Telegraph. Our Deep Dive feature sees Bright Blue researcher Sam Robinson interview Paul Johnson, Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, on what to expect ahead of Rishi Sunak’s first budget as Chancellor of the Exchequer. Will this year’s budget see the abandonment of previously adhered to fiscal rules? Will the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, undermine the new Chancellor’s plans to begin ‘levelling up’ the country? Members of the Bright Blue team also give their thoughts on the ongoing Democratic primary to decide who will be nominated to face Donald Trump at the end of the year. Music credit: Lights by Sappheiros Presented by: Ryan Shorthouse, Sam Robinson and Joseph Silke | Produced by: Joseph Silke, Phoebe Arslanagic-Wakefield and Sam Robinson The post Should government intervene to save failing businesses? appeared first on Bright Blue.

    37 min

  8. 02/01/2020

    Where does Britain go next: the US or the EU?

    This edition of our Heads Apart? podcast asks where does Britain go next: the US or the EU? We are joined by Dr Alan Mendoza, Director of the Henry Jackson Society, and Sam Lowe, Researcher at the Centre for European Reform. Our new Deep Dive feature sees Bright Blue researcher Sam Robinson interview Professor Bobby Duffy, Director of the Policy Institute at King’s College London and author of Perils of Perception: Why We’re Wrong About Nearly Everything. Political analysis today can be shouty and superficial, with people shaming and stereotyping those who disagree with them. We take a different approach. Our podcast brings together people with different views to engage in respectful, thoughtful and detailed discussion on major political and cultural issues. Music credit: Lights by Sappheiros Presented by: Ryan Shorthouse and Sam Robinson | Produced by: Phoebe Arslanagic-Wakefield, Sam Robinson and Joseph Silke The post Where does Britain go next: the US or the EU? appeared first on Bright Blue.

    34 min

  9. 01/17/2020

    Should we be worried about social media?

    This edition of our Heads Apart? podcast asks if we should be worried about social media, particularly the effect it is having on young people?  We explore and discuss the impact of social media on young people, the role that the law can play, and where the line between parental responsibility and the obligations of social media companies lies. We are joined by Anne Longfield OBE, Children’s Commissioner for England, and Professor Andy Phippen, Professor of Digital Rights at the University of Bournemouth. Political analysis today can be shouty and superficial, with people shaming and stereotyping those who disagree with them. We take a different approach. Our podcast brings together people with different views to engage in respectful, thoughtful and detailed discussion on major political and cultural issues. Music credit: Lights by Sappheiros Presented by: Ryan Shorthouse | Produced by: Phoebe Arslanagic-Wakefield and Anvar Sarygulov The post Should we be worried about social media? appeared first on Bright Blue.

    38 min
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About

Political analysis today can be shouty and superficial, with people shaming and stereotyping those who disagree with them. Heads Apart? takes a different approach. Our podcast brings together people with different views to engage in respectful, thoughtful and detailed discussion on major political and cultural issues.

Information

  • Creator
    Bright Blue
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2021
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Heads Apart?