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“Clearly one sided but always interesting to hear a side of an argument put accessibly. I consider recommending to students but not for balance.
Covering the strike action in 2022 and asserting that really it's the government's fault, sitting in the shadows refusing to listen to RMT and other requests, the conversation blatantly ignored the fact that strikes in Scotland and London were held where SNP and Labour administrations are in power. Even the head of National Rail pointed this out along with the deal they'd offered and how other Unions had accepted it. It's not always a government plot and it would do your arguments better to use honesty.
There was a frustrating episode on the Election recently where as a charity they were "not going to be giving any opinions on this episode..." and then went on to use plenty of normative statements and phrases such as "we think", "it should" which are in no way simple presentations of fact. A shame as this could have been a useful episode, but it was so clearly unbalanced that it should put in to question their assertions of neutrality as a charity.
Recent episode on UK asylum response promised to be interesting but was a critique of all and any approaches. The attempt at balance was a question to better understand the government motivation for their appalling legislation and the interviewee once again gave her opinion not a presentation of the published thoughts of the government of which she claimed to be an avid reader. And even when asked to finish so that not all was “doom and gloom” the interviewee gave no actual possible alternative response. Indeed, there was praise for the volunteers and organisations that were doing good work (Big Society success anyone?) but the idea that the government “should” be doing that work. But no clarification of the assertion. Criticism of Afghan refugees being kept in hotels and isolated from integrating would suggest that community organisations are a fantastic way to help better than national government. But also criticism of sponsor scheme to help integration and inclusion of refugees more swiftly into supportive communities. I’m certainly not saying government has got it right at all and was looking for some analysis of the alternative options but it feels like there are none to be had from this podcast, so perhaps more credit for those trying ideas and then perhaps even wanting to improve.
The country needs proper opposition and competition for leadership otherwise we will continue to be stuck with best of terrible options.”Read full review »
Germanjames via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/20/22
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“An easy-to-listen-to explanation of economics and social issues”
Slowfish22 via Apple Podcasts ·
Switzerland ·
11/14/16
“I’ve particularly enjoyed the breadth of subject matter, sources and insights. I am no economist and I in fact live on the opposite side of the world (New Zealand), but I’ve still found the content covered in each podcast accessible, interesting and relevant!
Keep up the good work Kirsty and NEF!”
handicapped_golfer via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
03/14/16
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