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Take Me Home

Take Me Home

Hilary Salt and Sebastian Moore

Hilary Salt and Sebastian Moore explore the current political landscape in the UK and ask whether social democracy is needed now more than ever. Each week, they will look at important stories, attempt to offer solutions to the many crises, and share their suggestions for books, films, and events that have impacted their lives. Check out the SDP website or get in touch: www.sdp.org.uk [email protected] [email protected]
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Sebastian gives context to the downfall of Assad's regime in Syria. Hilary explores the equal pay claims that Birmingham City Council have agreed to settle. Rachel Hayton brings her solutions to the problem of increasing needs amongst school pupils. And in Culture Club, its very Christmassy.

Check out the SDP website or get in touch:
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[email protected] Recommendations: Moonage Daydream (2012) Messiah: George Frideric Handel
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Hilary looks at Labour's six new pledges. Sebastian asks whether athletes should involve themselves in political campaigns. And Adam Williams brings his solutions to the problem of young people being worse off than their parents. In Culture Club, there are Orcs and nuclear bombs.

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Recommendations: ysd.org.uk/youth-manifesto Dr Strangelove: Noel Coward Theatre The Lord of the Rings - J.R.R. Tolkien

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Hilary explains what is in the budget that was announced this week. Sebastian gives his opinion on the final week controversies in the US election. And the hosts are joined by Kevin Yuill who describes some of the complexities within the topic of assisted dying.

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Hilary and Sebastian discuss the UK's record low fertility rate and what the Government can do to encourage people to start families. They look at what caused the recent floods in Spain. And Joanna Williams joins the podcast to share her idea for the role teachers should play in the lives of students. In Culture Club, Joanna expresses the joys of living in Budapest and with Remberance Sunday approaching, Hilary revisits the war poets.

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The hosts reflect on Trump's victory in the US, Hilary looks at how tariffs might affect the UK, and Sebastian rants about the ever increasing problem of bike theft. In Bring Me Solutions, Shaun Long joins the podcast to explore the agricultural sector and suggests some ideas. And in Culture Club, there's a nineteenth century feel. Check out the SDP website or get in touch: www.sdp.org.uk [email protected] [email protected]

Recommendations: CastleBelties Prime Beef and Pork Lavengro - George Borrow Lagaan (2001) dir: Ashutosh Gowariker

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Hilary tries to figure out why Donald Trump might want to buy Greenland. Sebastian looks at Scotland's new low carbon ferries. In Bring Me Solutions, SDP Councillor Wayne Dixon suggests that sports clubs are a great way of bringing the community together. And in Culture Club, the hosts discuss human agency.

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[email protected] Recommendations: The Dawn of Everything - David Graeber and David Wengrow
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Hilary and Sebastian discuss the the return of industry to the UK and the response to the Chris Kaba murder trial. In the 'Bring Me Solutions' section, SDP candidate Alastair Mellon suggests that our energy independence lies in nuclear, and in 'Culture Club', we discuss the Battle of Ideas and Saltburn.

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www.sdp.org.uk

[email protected]

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In a new podcast for the politically homeless, Hilary Salt (SDP Deputy Leader) and Sebastian Moore (Young Social Democrats) discuss the Chagos Islands and the cancelling of Suella Braverman’s appearance at the Cambridge Union Conservative Association. In the 'Bring Me Solutions' section, SDP Leader William Clouston provides an answer to the housing crisis, and in 'Culture Club', we discuss Portuguese dictators, ParkRun and Amusing Ourselves to Death.

Book recommendations:

Salazar: The Dictator Who Refused to Die - Tom Gallagher

Amusing Ourselves to Death - Neil Postman

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www.sdp.org.uk

[email protected]

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Hilary addresses some of the news around COP 29; should we have climate warnings on meat products? Sebastian looks at Bhutan's radical solution for fixing its economic problems. In Bring Me Solutions, Mo Lovatt looks at Non Crime Hate Incidents and how we might strengthen free speech in the UK. And in Culture Club, there's regicide, Russian aristocracy, and a Salfordian painter. Check out the SDP website or get in touch: www.sdp.org.uk [email protected] [email protected] Recommendations: Act of Oblivion - Robert Harris A Gentleman in Moscow - Amor Towles ⁠Arts First Podcast⁠ Gelephu Mindfulness City - www.gmc.bt
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Hilary looks at the backlog in court cases. Sebastian takes a train from the least visited station in the country. Amanda Hunter brings solutions to the problems surrounding social care. And in Culture Club, Sarah Bartlett reviews The Collapse of the Conservatives.

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[email protected] Recommendations: The Collapse of the Conservatives - Steve Rayson
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How many episodes does Take Me Home have?

Take Me Home currently has 13 episodes available.

What topics does Take Me Home cover?

The podcast is about News, Podcasts and Politics.

What is the most popular episode on Take Me Home?

The episode title '2. British Industry, Chris Kaba, and Nuclear Energy ft. Alastair Mellon' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Take Me Home?

The average episode length on Take Me Home is 59 minutes.

How often are episodes of Take Me Home released?

Episodes of Take Me Home are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Take Me Home?

The first episode of Take Me Home was released on Oct 17, 2024.

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