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Fiona Cuthbertson
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Interviewing interesting people about what makes them tick. We'll reveal juicy details about the worlds of politics, business, journalism and fashion exposing behind-the-scenes stories you won't hear anywhere else.

  1. Special Announcement Episode: The High Price of Retail Crime. Live on Youtube @ 11am on 28th Jan

    JAN 21

    Special Announcement Episode: The High Price of Retail Crime. Live on Youtube @ 11am on 28th Jan

    https://www.youtube.com/live/BRrI79iStXU Retail crime steals more than products—it steals trust, safety, and value by turning everyday shopping into a higher-cost, higher-risk experience for everyone. Incidents of retail theft have now reached an all-time high of over 20 million, and there are over 400 incidents of violence and abuse against retail staff per day. And it is not a victimless crime. It cost retailers £2.2 billion and is reported to be one of the biggest threats to retail businesses. And for customers it increases prices and reduces store accessibility. At the forefront of the national response Supt Lisa Maslen from the City of London Police and her focus will be the new Tackling Retail Crime Together strategy following its launch in July 2025. In this in-depth interview, Supt. Maslen will draw on her decades of frontline and strategic policing experience to discuss his career journey, the evolving nature of business crime, recent legislative changes like the Crime and Policing Bill, and what more needs to be done to protect retailers and disrupt criminal networks.

    3 min
  2. From Poll To Spin and the BBC question: Interview with Andrew Hawkins, Top UK Pollster

    11/13/2025

    From Poll To Spin and the BBC question: Interview with Andrew Hawkins, Top UK Pollster

    Listen to Andrew Hawkins explain how crucial it is that polling remains balanced and reporting stays impartial — because once trusted sources like the BBC undermine that balance, public confidence in the entire process begins to collapse.

    21 min
  3. The Importance of Literacy in Reducing Deprivation - Neil Godfrey, Leader in Literacy at Hartlepool Community Hubs

    11/11/2025

    The Importance of Literacy in Reducing Deprivation - Neil Godfrey, Leader in Literacy at Hartlepool Community Hubs

    Another subject specific episode. OffTheCuth talks to the second best teacher in the UK (according to TES) talking about the need for literacy and how he is ensuring that those in Hartlepool, an area of high levels of deprivation, have the opportunities they need to succeed.

    12 min
  4. Reducing The Scourge Of Retail Crime: Interview with Professor Emmeline Taylor, Professor of Criminology at University of London

    10/28/2025

    Reducing The Scourge Of Retail Crime: Interview with Professor Emmeline Taylor, Professor of Criminology at University of London

    Listen to Dr Emmeline Taylor talk about the impact of retail crime, how it's escalated and what solutions are needed to reduce it.

    23 min
  5. An under reported phenomenon: VAWG on trains. Interview with Irene Campbell MP

    10/21/2025

    An under reported phenomenon: VAWG on trains. Interview with Irene Campbell MP

    Listen to how Irene Campbell MP is levering her experience as Chair of Women's Aid in North Ayrshire to lobby on the issue of VAWG on trains whilst ensuring that all her constituents get the support they need as the new MP for North Ayrshire and Arran.

    15 min
  6. How Journalists Get Their Stories: An Interview with Iain Watson - Political Correspondent at the BBC

    10/14/2025

    How Journalists Get Their Stories: An Interview with Iain Watson - Political Correspondent at the BBC

    Listen to Iain Watson delve behind the scenes of political journalism and how the worlds of politics and journalism come together to provide us with the new stories of the day.

    30 min
  7. Inside the Mind of a Lobbying Legend: Lionel Zetter: Author of "The Lobbyist" and Public Affairs Legend

    10/06/2025

    Inside the Mind of a Lobbying Legend: Lionel Zetter: Author of "The Lobbyist" and Public Affairs Legend

    Listen to Lionel, one of the true political masterminds of this generation talk give his first interview about his new book "The Lobbyist and talk about what it really means to be part of the lobbying world. BIOG: Lionel has worked in the both the House of Commons and Lords, in Conservative Central Office and as a lobbyist with a number of top public affairs agencies. A seasoned professional he has been chairman of the Government Affairs Group, president of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations was voted Public Affairs 'Personality of the Year' by the Readers of Public Affairs News in 2008, and in 2012 he received the PAN 'Outstanding Achievement' award. And finally, he has also written a number of books including a recent novel about the murky world of politics which is just out in the shops now.

    11 min
  8. Breaking the silence: An interview on mental health with Kat Mahale, Inspirational TEDx Speaker on issues around mental health

    08/19/2025

    Breaking the silence: An interview on mental health with Kat Mahale, Inspirational TEDx Speaker on issues around mental health

    Listen to Kat talk about how she is spreading the word through her inspirational TEDx talk on the importance of taking care of your mental health and the ways in which doing this can change your life. BIOG: A photographer, curator, mentor, author and speaker who looks to help people create safe spaces for people in order for them to address their mental health

    15 min
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Interviewing interesting people about what makes them tick. We'll reveal juicy details about the worlds of politics, business, journalism and fashion exposing behind-the-scenes stories you won't hear anywhere else.

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  • Creator
    Fiona Cuthbertson
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Fiona Cuthbertson 2023
  • Show Website
    OffTheCuth