Heads Apart?

Heads Apart?


Latest Episodes

How do we get to net zero?
October 24, 2019

This edition of our Heads apart? podcast asks how we get to net zero, and whether we are doing enough to achieve it. We explore whether Extinction Rebellion's recent protests and tactics are justified, how conservatives should respond to the emergence of

Is Britain’s constitution fit for purpose?
September 24, 2019

This edition of our Heads apart? podcast asks whether Britain's constitution is fit for purpose. We explore whether Parliament's recent prorogation was justified, the clash between representative and direct democracy and the changing nature of an MP's rol

How do we tackle low pay?
August 30, 2019

This edition of our Heads apart? podcast asks: how do we tackle low pay in Britain? We explore whether the benefits system is working for those on low pay, the role education policy can play in improving productivity, and ask whether Britain's economy sho

Nationalisation or privatisation?
July 12, 2019

This edition of our Heads apart? podcast asks: Nationalisation or privatisation? We explore whether the trend of privatisation that began under Thatcher has worked or whether it is time to nationalise some industries. We are joined by Sam Bowman, Associat

How should post-Brexit Britain defend itself?
June 12, 2019

This edition of our Heads apart? podcast asks: How should post-Brexit Britain defend itself? We explore the impact of NATO and EU on our defence capabilities and discuss whether the UK's status as an intervening world power are now truly over. We are join

Should we be afraid of populism?
May 24, 2019

This edition of our Heads apart? podcast asks: Should we be afraid of populism? We explore the phenomena of populism and consider arguments for why we should, or should not, be concerned about it. We are joined by Tim Bale, Professor of Politics and Direc

Too much nannying?
March 29, 2019

This edition of our Heads apart? podcast asks: too much nannying? We explore arguments for and against government interventions in our personal lives and choices. We are joined by Christopher Snowdon, Head of Lifestyle Economics at the IEA, and Tom Chiver

Are there too many graduates in the UK?
February 19, 2019

We are joined by Lord David Willetts, the former Universities Minister, and David Goodhart, Author of The road to somewhere.

Episode 8 | Human Rights Special
July 06, 2018

Olivia Utley presents our Human Rights special. Olivia debates the pros and cons of stop-and-search with Spectator Journalist, Ross Clark, and Bright Blue Senior Researcher, James Dobson. There are extracts...

Episode 8 | Human Rights Special
July 06, 2018

Olivia Utley presents our Human Rights special. Olivia debates the pros and cons of stop-and-search with Spectator Journalist, Ross Clark, and Bright Blue Senior Researcher, James Dobson. There are extracts...

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