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Can we build a better future?
Season 1, Ep. 9
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Amber Rudd and Flora Gill are joined by architect and broadcaster George Clarke, former Housing Minister Gavin Barwell and Chief Executive of Shelter Polly Neate, to discuss the current housing crisis and how we can keep people safe and homed as we come out of lockdown.
Producer: Ben Mitchell
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48:34Amber Rudd and Flora Gill are joined by mother and designer Emma Bridgewater and ‘America's worst mother’ Lenore Skenazy, the President of the childrens non-profit Let Grow, to discuss the different ways to raise children today.Producer: Ben Mitchell10. Is sugar evil?
48:43Amber Rudd and Flora Gill are joined by former Health Minister Anne Milton, plus Made in Chelsea star and founder of "Candy Kittens", Jamie Laing, to decide whether sugar is "evil", as well as what can be done to tackle the UK's complex obesity issues. Producer: Ben Mitchell8. Is time up for TikTok?
48:41Amber Rudd and Flora Gill are joined by TikTok star Meggie Foster, BBC video journalist Sophia Smith Galer and host of The Times' Tales of Silicon Valley podcast Danny Fortson, to discuss the success of TikTok, its forced sale by President Donald Trump, and ask if we should be concerned about China having control of our data.Producer: Ben Mitchell7. Could going vegan save the world?
48:26Amber Rudd and Flora Gill are joined by the vegan food writers of BOSH!, Henry Firth and Ian Theasby, as well as the meat-eating motoring journalist turned farmer Jeremy Clarkson, to discuss the cultural and ecological impact of giving up meat.Producer: Ben Mitchell6. Should people say what they think?
48:47Amber Rudd and Flora Gill are joined by Sunday Times journalist Camilla Long and comedian Katherine Ryan to discuss if they feel free to express themselves in the age of cancel culture and whether or not it's true that you really can't say anything anymore. Producer: Ben Mitchell5. How will you get married?
48:45Amber Rudd and Flora Gill are joined by Father Craig Gillean, ethical jewellery designer Laura Lambert and international wedding planner Sarah Haywood, to discuss how the modern wedding has changed beyond past recognition.Producer: Ben Mitchell4. Are all politicians narcissists?
48:34Amber Rudd and Flora Gill are joined by social activist Nimco Ali and former Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne to discuss whether or not to be a politician you need to be a bit of an egotist.Producer: Ben Mitchell