WhatIF? Podcast
The Intergenerational Foundation
What IF we listened to the voice of future generations? Alisa Anwar, in partnership with the Intergenerational Foundation, takes you on a crash course on intergenerational fairness. Each month we talk to experts, policy makers, and young people on a range of important issues that have divided the generations. From student debts and fees, the housing crisis, to even pensions and the pandemic, this whistle-stop tour will leave you questioning the status quo and fighting for equality.
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Episode 13: What IF we took trains instead of planes?
WhatIF? Podcast
11/21/22 • 26 min
The UK needs to make significant efforts to decarbonise its transport network. How? Well – one way to do this is limiting UK-based aviation. Flying is the most environmentally harmful modes of transport. Alternatively, travel by train is seven times more environmentally friendly than flying. What IF we took trains instead of planes?
The Intergenerational Foundation is a non-party-political charitable think tank that exists to protect the interests of younger and future generations. We research intergenerational fairness and the social contract between the generations and call for a fairer settlement for the young today and generations that follow. Our charity number is 1142230
What IF we solved the housing crisis for the young?
WhatIF? Podcast
09/05/24 • 23 min
This episode investigates the housing crisis facing younger generations in the UK and includes a discussion between the Intergenerational Foundation's CEO, Liz Emerson and Paul Brocklehurst of the Land Planning and Development Federation, which funded IF's research into how the housing crisis is playing out on a local level.
The Intergenerational Foundation is a non-party-political charitable think tank that exists to protect the interests of younger and future generations. We research intergenerational fairness and the social contract between the generations and call for a fairer settlement for the young today and generations that follow. Our charity number is 1142230
What IF? We solved the cost of being young?
WhatIF? Podcast
12/19/24 • 28 min
Why are young people having to set aside 70% of their weekly expenditure on essential spending? Listen to IF's Toby Whelton explain our latest research findings in our newly published report “Blowing the Budget: Why the young have to spend more than the old on Essentials”
What are the financial pressures facing young people and how should government policy change? Here's a clue; it's all about housing costs!
The Intergenerational Foundation is a non-party-political charitable think tank that exists to protect the interests of younger and future generations. We research intergenerational fairness and the social contract between the generations and call for a fairer settlement for the young today and generations that follow. Our charity number is 1142230
Episode 12: What IF saving money was possible for the young?
WhatIF? Podcast
10/17/22 • 36 min
The cost of living crisis means there’s less money coming in, and more money going out. So where does this leave young people and savings? What IF saving money was possible for the young? In our first episode of Season 3, Alisa Anwar talks to IF researcher Alec Haglund, young people Rory, Cameron and John, and Curtis Banks to find out more...
The Intergenerational Foundation is a non-party-political charitable think tank that exists to protect the interests of younger and future generations. We research intergenerational fairness and the social contract between the generations and call for a fairer settlement for the young today and generations that follow. Our charity number is 1142230
04/29/22 • 39 min
The Covid 19 era has increased the intergenerational divide within the UK. So now, more than ever, we have an opportunity to shape the post-Covid world. But what should this look like? What IF, the post-Covid world benefited the young? For our Season finale, Alisa Anwar is joined by young people and the co-founders of the Intergenerational Foundation to hear their thought.
The Intergenerational Foundation is a non-party-political charitable think tank that exists to protect the interests of younger and future generations. We research intergenerational fairness and the social contract between the generations and call for a fairer settlement for the young today and generations that follow. Our charity number is 1142230
Episode 10: What IF taxes didn’t unfairly target the young?
WhatIF? Podcast
03/18/22 • 27 min
COVID-19 saw the government spend vast amounts of money – from the furlough scheme, test and trace programme to PPE and vaccines rollout. On top of this our nation went into lockdown, output stalled, and we saw a 9.7% drop in our GDP. Who should pay? Well, young people have being forced to shoulder the costs of social care reform and COVID-19 spending. That's not fair.
The Intergenerational Foundation is a non-party-political charitable think tank that exists to protect the interests of younger and future generations. We research intergenerational fairness and the social contract between the generations and call for a fairer settlement for the young today and generations that follow. Our charity number is 1142230
Episode 9: What IF we ended the cladding scandal?
WhatIF? Podcast
02/14/22 • 32 min
Safe housing is a basic human right. This month we’re looking at how the cladding crisis impacts the young. How did we get here? What’s the solution?
The Intergenerational Foundation is a non-party-political charitable think tank that exists to protect the interests of younger and future generations. We research intergenerational fairness and the social contract between the generations and call for a fairer settlement for the young today and generations that follow. Our charity number is 1142230
Episode 8: What IF COP26 listened to the youth?
WhatIF? Podcast
01/09/22 • 28 min
Climate change is the greatest intergenerational issue facing our young. 50% of the world’s population are under 30, yet young people were not given a platform at COP to voice their opinions. So what do the young think? On this month's podcast Alisa Anwar is joined by investment committee member and stewardship lead for The National Trust Alice Bordini-Staden, young activists Paddy, Martin, and Ishaan, and IF researcher John Hobby, to find out more...
The Intergenerational Foundation is a non-party-political charitable think tank that exists to protect the interests of younger and future generations. We research intergenerational fairness and the social contract between the generations and call for a fairer settlement for the young today and generations that follow. Our charity number is 1142230
Episode 7: What IF we looked back at the last 10 years?
WhatIF? Podcast
11/27/21 • 28 min
And we're back for Season 2... Alisa Anwar returns to take you on a continued whistle-stop tour touching on everything we haven’t so far....but you’ll have to stay tuned to see what we have in store. First, we’re kicking off this season with a special episode- it’s special because this month is IF’s 10 year anniversary! We are grateful to Curtis Banks (a self-invested pension specialist) for sponsoring the research undertaken in this episode.
The Intergenerational Foundation is a non-party-political charitable think tank that exists to protect the interests of younger and future generations. We research intergenerational fairness and the social contract between the generations and call for a fairer settlement for the young today and generations that follow. Our charity number is 1142230
Episode 6: What IF we analysed 'Generation Covid'?
WhatIF? Podcast
06/01/21 • 32 min
COVID-19 has seen the Government spend hundreds of billions of pounds in order to protect primarily the health of older generations. In fact by March 2021, the total amount spent passed £400 billion. That’s the highest rate of government borrowing outside war time! In our final podcast episode we’re going to take a look back at a year of intergenerational injustice due to the pandemic. I’ll be taking you on a whistle-stop tour of key events since the first lockdown, discussing record breaking facts and figures, whilst also talking to young people and experts along the way.
The Intergenerational Foundation is a non-party-political charitable think tank that exists to protect the interests of younger and future generations. We research intergenerational fairness and the social contract between the generations and call for a fairer settlement for the young today and generations that follow. Our charity number is 1142230
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How many episodes does WhatIF? Podcast have?
WhatIF? Podcast currently has 20 episodes available.
What topics does WhatIF? Podcast cover?
The podcast is about News, Taxation, Housing, Environment, Podcasts, Economics, Politics and Government.
What is the most popular episode on WhatIF? Podcast?
The episode title 'Episode 13: What IF we took trains instead of planes?' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on WhatIF? Podcast?
The average episode length on WhatIF? Podcast is 30 minutes.
How often are episodes of WhatIF? Podcast released?
Episodes of WhatIF? Podcast are typically released every 41 days, 21 hours.
When was the first episode of WhatIF? Podcast?
The first episode of WhatIF? Podcast was released on Nov 18, 2020.
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