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Is Work Worthwhile?
32:50|Benefit claimants are to receive bumper payments to help cushion them from the cost-of-living crisis with handouts are rising by 6.2%, which is double the rate of inflation. Thousands of jobless families will also receive windfalls worth thousands each when Labour scraps the two-child benefit cap. Warnings are being made that Britain risks becoming a 'two-tier society' in which ordinary workers have to shoulder an increasingly unsustainable burden to protect the lifestyles of others.Petrie speaks to Former Political Editor, Vincent Moss, on this before asking you, is it worthwhile working anymore?
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Does Huw Edwards Deserve A Second Chance?
34:25|Huw Edwards is reportedly planning a comeback to TV just two years after pleading guilty to receiving and making indecent images of children, to which he was given a suspended sentence. Following a drama on Channel 5 that showed the former presenter grooming a 17-year old, Edwards issued a statement in which he shared plans to produce his "own account of these terrible events." Would you accept a return to our screens?Petrie speaks to Author and Journalist, Andrew Hosken, who is a former BBC Senior Correspondent, to get his professional insights. She then gets your opinions to see how you would feel if Huw stepped back into the limelight.
What Does It Mean To Be A Man?
37:28|Following Louis Theroux’s documentary on Netflix, debates on misogyny and the manosphere have uncovered worrying figures and trends; a large, global scale survey by King’s College London found that almost a third of Gen Z men agree that a wife should always obey her husband. The manosphere is an ecosystem of online communities and groups that spread harmful views about gender, masculinity and women, growing through influencers and social media algorithms and shaping many young boys’ beliefs across the globe.Petrie speaks to Ted Newson from Young Voices UK, who gives his personal account on his experience in the manosphere. Senior Lecturer in Sociology and Criminology, Dr Andrew Fergus Wilson, gives his professional view on this growing trend. Finally she hears from you and what you think it is to be a man.
Are Children Welcome In Pubs?
36:24|An increasing number of pubs in the UK have been banning children from their establishments. They blame parents who let their children roam around and use the pub as a creche, putting off other punters, and not being able to control or care about the havoc their kids cause to staff. The law generally allows pub landlords to ban children from their premises at their own discretion. Do you accept children in pubs? Or should they be banned? Petrie speaks to Owner of The Whippet Inn in York, Martin Bridge, who doesn't allow under 14s into his establishment, and then she asks you which side of the fence you're on.
How Should Iranian Refugees Be Dealt With?
39:35|Britain, and indeed the rest of Europe, may have to brace for a surge in Iranian asylum seekers as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate. Should Israel and America be held accountable and need to provide support as European borders are under threat of being swamped from a huge influx looking to escape. Just how should Europe deal with this potential coming crisis?Petrie takes your calls after discussing this with Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times in Scotland, John Boothman.
Are You Prepared For Fuel Rationing?
37:12|Industry experts have warned that Britain faces a significant shortfall of supply in oil and gas within the next two months that would force ministers to “ration” supplies if the war in the Middle East continues. Further, in a bid to save petrol, motorists could face speed restrictions under Government plans to help Britain cope with a fuel crisis similar to the one in the 70s. Are you prepared for fuel rationing to take effect?Petrie speaks to Head of Economy and Environmental Policy at The New Economics Foundation, Chaitanya Kumar, to dive deeper into this story, before hearing from you and finding out if you're worried for something like this to happen.
How Should The UK Respond To Trump?
36:26|The Prime Minister today said that the UK will not be drawn into a wider war over Iran, causing the US president's furore, as he said that he's not happy about Starmer's stance. The two had spoken last night as Trump repeated calls for other nations to assist in securing the Strait of Hormuz. The US president has thundered that a lack of cooperation would be very bad for the future of NATO, while the international alliance responded that this is not NATO’s war.How should The UK respond to Trump's demands? First, Petrie asks Defence Analyst and Author, Paul Beaver, before hearing what you have to say during Talkback.