{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/92a301e1-443b-435f-b4e2-2e2dd1e37fc5/a8a994e3-bb06-461c-99fa-d4bc321231e6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The conviction of opinion","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61ba0ebd1a8cbe463c3cf145/61ba0f0b5ca4d10013ec5c77.jpg?height=200","description":"Phil Collins is once again in the hot seat and joined by Peter Brookes, Matthew Parris and Ann Treneman.\n\nPeter Brookes talks about forming opinions on a variety of issues using his heart over his head. Is it dangerous to form strong opinions without expert knowledge? \n\nMatthew Parris wants a crackdown on the 'anti-Europe' ring-leaders in the Conservative Party. Does there need to be more honesty from the backbenchers regarding their stance on Europe?  \n\nAnn Treneman looks at the funding debate between the Labour Party and the Unions. Should there be reforms in the way political parties are funded?  \n\nSubscribe in iTunes: itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/did-you-read \nSubscribe to The Times: www.thetimes.co.uk\nFollow The Times Opinion pages on Twitter: @TimesOpinion","author_name":"Times Radio"}