Reasons Revisited

Hello! We took to the stage and took on the topic of mental health. With 1 in 4 people experiencing a mental health problem each year, there must be something we can do to support, and where possible treat, these millions. Ruby Wax, George Ezra, and Professor Sir Simon Wessely joined us at the Leicester Square Theatre to talk about their personal and professional experiences with mental health.ANDAyesha Hazarika is BACK! We talk badgers, office pets, and saucy calendars. FURTHER READING MERCHhttps://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/cheerfulpodcast/CONTACT US [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/reasonstobecheerfulpodcast https://twitter.com/cheerfulpodcast https://www.instagram.com/cheerfulpodcast/ Leave us a voicemail on skype - search for "Cheerful Podcast" CONTACT OUR GUESTSRuby Wax - https://twitter.com/Rubywax George Ezra - https://twitter.com/george_ezra Professor Sir Simon Wessely -https://twitter.com/WesselyS Ayesha Hazarika - https://twitter.com/ayeshahazarika Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello! This week we explore how to improve democracy by involving ordinary people in decision-making. Guests David Van Reybrouck, Professor James Fishkin and Sarah Allan tell us how an old idea from ancient Athens---selecting random citizens to deliberate--is making a difference from the legalisation of same-sex marriage in Ireland to reform of the Mongolian constitution. And we find out what we could do in the UK. AND Comedian Felicity Ward gives us her ideas. Including free mattresses, colourful houses and panda cafes   FURTHER READINGA video by David Van Reybrouck explaining sortition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KS9EMvbBq_UDavid's book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Against-Elections-David-Van-Reybrouck/dp/1847924220 James's book: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/democracy-when-the-people-are-thinking-9780198820291?cc=gb&lang=en&  CONTACT [email protected]://www.facebook.com/reasonstobecheerfulpodcasthttps://twitter.com/cheerfulpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/cheerfulpodcast/ MERCHhttps://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/cheerfulpodcast/ CONTACT OUR GUESTSDavid Van Reybrouck - https://twitter.com/davidvanreyProfessor James Fishkin - https://twitter.com/jfishkinSarah Allan - https://twitter.com/SarahAllanUKFelicity Ward - https://twitter.com/felicityward Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BUY TICKETS HERE: https://www.liverpoolguild.org/events/reasons-to-be-cheerful-podcast-with-ed-miliband-and-geoff-lloyd Ed Miliband and Geoff Lloyd take their hit podcast, Reasons to be Cheerful to Liverpool Guild of Students, Mountford Hall for a special live episode. Expect optimism, ideas, special guests, and stories of Ed's failed interactions with inanimate objects (and Geoff's interactions with animate ones.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello! Our prison system is in crisis. Overcrowding, re-offending, self-harm and riots. What is to be done? Our guests tell us there is reason to think things can change for the better. Nils Oberg tells us how they do it so much better in Sweden, Vicky Pryce tells us what the economics teaches us, and former Lord Chancellor Charlie Falconer tells us how we can navigate the politics.ANDComedian Glenn Moore shares his ideas to make the world a better place.  FURTHER READING https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/cheerfulpodcast/ CONTACT [email protected]://www.facebook.com/reasonstobecheerfulpodcasthttps://twitter.com/cheerfulpodcastLeave us a voicemail on skype - search for "Cheerful Podcast"CONTACT OUR GUESTSVicky Pryce - https://twitter.com/realvickypryceLord Falconer - https://twitter.com/lordcfalconerGlenn Moore - https://twitter.com/TheNewsAtGlenn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello! With the NHS turning 70 this year, we take some time to really appreciate how far it's come and do our best to come up with solutions to turn the tide and get the NHS back up to health. Our guests Dr Hannah Barham-Brown, a junior doctor on the frontline, Anita Charlesworth from The Health Foundation and Lord Nick Macpherson, former Treasury Permanent Secretary tell us what needs to be done. Spoiler alert: we need to spend more of our national income on the NHS if we want to turn things round.ANDPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern joins us from New Zealand to tell us about her cheerful plans and reflections on her first 100 days. FURTHER READINGhttp://www.health.org.uk/our-people/anita-charlesworth CONTACT [email protected]://www.facebook.com/reasonstobecheerfulpodcasthttps://twitter.com/cheerfulpodcastLeave us a voicemail on skype - search for "Cheerful Podcast"CONTACT OUR GUESTSJacinda Ardern -https://twitter.com/jacindaardernDr Hannah Barham-Brown https://twitter.com/hannahpopsyAnita Charlesworth - https://twitter.com/AnitaCTHFLord Nick Macpherson - https://twitter.com/nickmacpherson2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello! In this episode we answer The Queen's question... why didn't the economists see the financial crisis coming. Our guests Prof Wendy Carlin, Maeve Cohen and Victoria Waldersee talk about how economics teaching needs to change and is changing plus how economics can be used to improve our world. ALSO We check in with Iceland's Prime Minister, Katrín Jakobsdóttir, asking her about Iceland's new world-leading policy to tackle the gender pay gap. We also discuss her first few months in office, Scandi Noir, and trolls.AND Comedian Zoe Lyons brings us her ideas. She wants to ban the bags, lets in a couple of cars ahead of her and takes the voluntary out of volunteeringFURTHER READINGhttp://whatstheeconomy.com/ http://www.rethinkeconomics.org http://www.core-econ.org/the-economy/book/text/17.html#g_W9SsstO9Y CONTACT [email protected]://www.facebook.com/reasonstobecheerfulpodcasthttps://twitter.com/cheerfulpodcastLeave us a voicemail on skype - search for "Cheerful Podcast"CONTACT OUR GUESTSKatrín Jakobsdóttir - https://twitter.com/katrinjakProf Wendy Carlin https://twitter.com/WendyCarlinEconMaeve Cohen - https://twitter.com/flavamaeveVictoria Waldersee - https://twitter.com/v_walderseeZoe Lyons - https://twitter.com/zoelyons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Good afternoon and welcome to the Reasons to be Cheerful train service from here to the Geoffocracy. Yes, we're talking trains. How have we gotten into ourselves here? Billions of government subsidies and eye-watering prices. What is to be done? Andrew Adonis, who used to be Transport Secretary, Anton Valk, who used to help run the Dutch public railway & Nicole Badstuber, academic expert join us to reason it out. Plus Geoff tells all about his trainspotting past.ANDComedian Ahir Shah joins us to share his ideas of what could keep us cheerful this year.  FURTHER READINGhttp://www.transportforqualityoflife.com/u/files/120630_Rebuilding_Rail_Final_Report_print_version.pdf https://open.spotify.com/user/21kairhjm62hs7kuhpbogmi7y/playlist/2TEVp3NPQOj5JSEuYSxhD9 http://theconversation.com/the-case-for-re-nationalising-britains-railways-45963 http://podcast.londonreconnections.com/ https://twitter.com/lonrec https://twitter.com/GeorgeLakoff/status/948424436058791937   CONTACT [email protected]://www.facebook.com/reasonstobecheerfulpodcasthttps://twitter.com/cheerfulpodcastLeave us a voicemail on skype - search for "Cheerful Podcast"CONTACT OUR GUESTSAndrew Adonis - https://twitter.com/Andrew_AdonisNicole Badstuber - https://twitter.com/NicoleBadstuberAhir Shah - https://twitter.com/AhirShah Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Goodbye 2017! On a whole, we wont miss you, but there were *some* reasons to be cheerful, right? With our guests Sofie Hagen and Mark Watson, we review the nicer stories of the previous year before putting it in a box, gaffer taping it and sending it on a one way trip very far away. FURTHER READINGNothing on the reading list today. Have a day off! CONTACT [email protected]://www.facebook.com/reasonstobecheerfulpodcasthttps://twitter.com/cheerfulpodcastLeave us a voicemail on skype - search for "Cheerful Podcast"CONTACT OUR GUESTSSofie Hagen https://twitter.com/sofiehagenMark Watson https://twitter.com/watsoncomedian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Merry Christmas! We've invited some people over to play the now legendary board game Class Stuggle. Who will win? Fantastic comedian Bridget Christie, Joel Cornah, of The Miliverse twitter account fame, take on Ed and Geoff.BUTBefore that, we get Rachel Reeves MP and Comedian Sarah Millican on to hear how they're making the world less lonely FURTHER READINGhttps://www.jocoxloneliness.org/https://twitter.com/search?q=%23joininhttps://twitter.com/TheMiliverse  CONTACT [email protected]://www.facebook.com/reasonstobecheerfulpodcasthttps://twitter.com/cheerfulpodcastLeave us a voicemail on skype - search for "Cheerful Podcast"CONTACT OUR GUESTSRachel Reeves https://twitter.com/RachelReevesMPSarah Millican https://twitter.com/SarahMillican75Bridget Christie http://www.bridgetchristie.co.uk/Joel Cornah https://twitter.com/JoelCornah Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're taking to the stage for our first ever live episode recording, with special guests. WHEN: Sunday 28th January, 4pm. WHERE: Leicester Square Theatre, London TICKETS: https://leicestersquaretheatre.ticketsolve.com/shows/873583538/events/128109112/seats?zone=Main+House Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello! It's the most wonderful time of the year... when everyone works double to earn enough to splurge on Christmas presents. But it is all worth it when the only person benefiting from your overtime is the company you work for? Torsten Bell and Heather Boushey join us to talk straight about where Britain is going wrong when it comes to overtime.Geoff cries and Ed wins against MurdochANDWe're joined by Jessica Fostekew who's hacking human biology to create a forgetting serum, shaking up democracy and enjoying the sight of dancing babies FURTHER READINGResolution Foundation report: http://www.resolutionfoundation.org/publications/time-for-time-and-a-half-exploring-the-evidence-and-policy-options-on-overtime/Washington Centre for Equitable Growth: http://equitablegrowth.org   CONTACT [email protected]://www.facebook.com/reasonstobecheerfulpodcasthttps://twitter.com/cheerfulpodcastLeave us a voicemail on skype - search for "Cheerful Podcast"CONTACT OUR GUESTSTorsten Bell https://twitter.com/TorstenBellHeather Boushey https://twitter.com/HBousheyJessica Fostekew https://twitter.com/jessicafostekew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello! "Culture" noun: Relating to the arts and to intellectual achievements. But what does it really mean for the towns across the nation? Renowned artist Grayson Perry, Sharon Darley from Goodwin Trust in Hull & Dr Dave O'Brien share their thoughts.Ed & Geoff are taking selfies, swapping awards and treading the boards.ANDHelen Monks wants us to talk to each other, more empathy and free tea.ANDKevin the Cat! FURTHER READINGhttp://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17530350.2016.1248474https://policypress.co.uk/after-urban-regenerationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrkrvAUbU9Yhttps://twitter.com/Drug_Science/status/937663875868176389https://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/27/opinion/sunday/powerful-and-coldhearted.htmlhttps://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/AGMzBtXGoqC1?domain=tandfonline.comhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00729d9/episodes/downloadshttps://www.facebook.com/TheSceneVideo/videos/1600937229973624/https://hbr.org/2015/04/becoming-powerful-makes-you-less-empathetic CONTACT [email protected]://www.facebook.com/reasonstobecheerfulpodcasthttps://twitter.com/cheerfulpodcastLeave us a voicemail on skype - search for "Cheerful Podcast"CONTACT OUR GUESTSGrayson Perry https://twitter.com/Alan_MeaslesSharon Darley https://twitter.com/GoodwinDevTrustDr Dave O'Brien https://twitter.com/DrDaveOBrienHelen Monks https://twitter.com/Helen_Monks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello! Time to debunk some myths about the millionaires and their tax habits. Spoilers... It's highly likely we can make them chip in a bit more without them upping and leaving. Cristobal Young has the stats to prove it, Karen Stewart is happy to pay more and Prem Sikka is our expert in the UK.Ed & Geoff are reunited and sharing their holiday anecdotes, but NOT the presents that have been misplacedANDAngela Barnes joins us, pleading for - horn variety, flirting lessons, child-friendly carriages and a tour of the cold war bunkers FURTHER READINGhttps://www.theguardian.com/inequality/2017/nov/20/if-you-tax-the-rich-they-wont-leave-us-data-contradicts-millionaires-threatshttps://patrioticmillionaires.org/who-we-are/https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0AMoBU7lFUACONTACT [email protected]://www.facebook.com/reasonstobecheerfulpodcasthttps://twitter.com/cheerfulpodcastLeave us a voicemail on skype - search for "Cheerful Podcast"CONTACT OUR GUESTShttps://twitter.com/cristobalyoung5https://twitter.com/patrioticmillshttps://twitter.com/premnsikkahttps://twitter.com/AngelaBarnes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello! With Geoff in Chicago, the birthplace of modern community organising, we thought it’d be a great opportunity to discuss the transformative power of community organising and why it’s a Reason To Be Cheerful. We are joined by veteran community organiser Jerry Kellman, who gave a 24 year old Barack Obama his first job as an organiser in Chicago in 1985. We also speak to Dan Firth from We Can Win about the transformative power of community organising in the U.K.Geoff talks grilled cheese and Thanksgiving with the inlaws and Ed discusses parental leave and feminist foreign policy in Sweden.ANDWe’re also joined by US comedian Emily Galati who pitches her ideas. FURTHER READINGMore on Jerry and Barack: https://mobile.nytimes.com/2010/10/17/us/17cncwarren.htmlWant to be a community organiser? Contact We Can Win: http://www.wecanwin.co.ukSwedish Feminist Foreign policy: http://www.government.se/information-material/2017/10/swedens-feminist-foreign-policy--examples-from-three-years-of-implementation/ CONTACT OUR GUESTShttps://twitter.com/danfirth1 https://twitter.com/emilygalati Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello! With increasing newspaper scare stories about transgender rights, we thought it might be an idea to give some airtime to the perspective and voice of trans people so those of us who aren't experts on the issue can understand a bit more. We talk to a parent of a trans child, Joe, award-winning writer Paris Lees, and Dr Helen Webberley, a doctor who works with trans young people who explain why advances in trans rights are Reasons To Be Cheerful.Ed and Geoff open the listener art gallery and break up to travel the world.ANDMiranda Kane joins us to recommend we haunt political buildings, get Benedict Cumberbatch to her house and shut everyone up after a million words FURTHER READINGhttps://growinguptransgender.wordpress.com/http://www.allabouttrans.org.uk/http://www.mermaidsuk.org.uk/http://www.wealthandwant.com/HG/the_condition_of_labor.htmhttps://twitter.com/ShoKon/status/930369286589308928  CONTACT OUR GUESTShttps://twitter.com/parisleeshttps://twitter.com/DadTranshttps://twitter.com/helenwebberleyhttps://twitter.com/miri_kane      Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello! In Episode 8 we learn about the tax which has been advocated since the 1800s, was supported by Winston Churchill and is widely regarded by economists as the perfect tax despite being elusive to policy makers. Our guests Joe Sarling & Catherine Cashmore guide us through the pros, cons and challenges of introducing a Land Value Tax Geoff and Ed talk about firing people, getting lost with Boris, and reflect on the team outing  AND David Axelrod with frank answers about the successes and failures of American politics. The stories from behind the scenes of Obama's running for office and reflections on Trump FURTHER READING https://commenttoday.org/category/land-value-tax/https://whoownsengland.org https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/15/business/behind-monopoly-an-inventor-who-didnt-pass-go.htmlCONTACT [email protected]://www.facebook.com/reasonstobecheerfulpodcasthttps://twitter.com/cheerfulpodcastLeave us a voicemail on skype - search for "Cheerful Podcast"   CONTACT OUR GUESTShttps://twitter.com/davidaxelrodhttps://twitter.com/joesarlinghttps://twitter.com/ccashmore_buyer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello! 16-year-olds are allowed to have sex and are made to pay tax... so... should they have a say when it comes to who runs the country? We're joined by Professor Alan Lee Williams, who fought the original battle to bring the voting age down to 18 in the 1960s, Ruth Davidson MSP, who, as leader of the Scottish Conservative Party is pushing votes at 16 agenda, and Anna Barker, Chair of the British Youth Council, puts it the perspective of her youthful peers.Award Nominated Ed and terrible risotto chef Geoff take their shoes off and reminisce about what they were doing at 16ANDTiff Stevenson wants men to be taught what a compliment is, a ban on the phrase "as a father of daughters", and thinks cat videos can change the world FURTHER READINGVotes At 16 Briefing http://researchbriefings.parliament.uk/ResearchBriefing/Summary/SN01747The debate in 1968 on the Bill to lower the voting age to 18 including Alan’s speech http://hansard.millbanksystems.com/commons/1968/nov/18/representation-of-the-people-bill#S5CV0773P0_19681118_HOC_525And... Geoff mentioned the McCartney family’s new Meat Free Monday film ahead of this week’s UN climate change conference. More details here: https://www.meatfreemondays.com/mccartney-family-launches-new-film-one-day-week/   CONTACT [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/reasonstobecheerfulpodcasthttps://twitter.com/cheerfulpodcastLeave us a voicemail on skype - search for "Cheerful Podcast"  CONTACT OUR GUESTShttps://twitter.com/RuthDavidsonMSPhttps://twitter.com/AnnaRoseBarkerhttps://twitter.com/tiffstevenson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello! Episode 6 is on drugs. Legally? Illegally? Is the war on drugs ever going to end? Niamh Eastwood, Executive Director at Release and Sam Kamin, Professor of Marijuana Law at the University of Denver join us to talk about the merits and pitfalls of decriminalisation. Ed and Geoff talk Cheesecake, Halloween fun and Your Sinclair magazine   AND Comedian Ayesha Hazarika thinks the world would be better if we double our dishwashers, provide karaoke-for-all and have less choice.   FURTHER READING Release report on decriminalisation (with some helpful infographics) Portugal's model for decriminalisation Home Report comparing different countries approaches to drugs Home Office evaluation on the 2010 Strategy (check out Chapter 5)Release’s events   CONTACT USEmail us on - [email protected] us on FacebookFollow us on twitter Leave us a voicemail on skype - search for "Cheerful Podcast"  CONTACT OUR GUESTSNiamh Eastwood on TwitterProfessor Sam Kamin on TwitterAyesha Hazarika on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We were pretty comfortable on Sadiq's office sofa, overlooking Tower Bridge and The Thames, so we made the most of Sadiq's time and asked him a few more questions In this bonus, hear Sadiq talking about his all-time hero, wood burning stoves, Brexit and the tragic consequences of a no deal, the relationship between London and the rest of the country, housing, Uber, the strength of diversity, and London being a beacon of the world.  CONTACT USEmail us on - [email protected] us on FacebookFollow us on twitterLeave us a voicemail on skype - search for "Cheerful Podcast"  CONTACT SADIQSadiq Khan on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello! Episode 5 is full of pollution, it's in the air and it's shortening lives. What can we do about it? Our wonderful guests this week have ideas. Hear from London Mayor, Sadiq Khan, Andrea Lee from ClientEarth & Jens Frolich Holte, Norway's Former Adviser to the Minister of Environment and Climate Geoff and Ed adventurously take on a GIANT revel, take a stroll and take a selfie.   ANDComedian Amy Annette wants the world to listen, and us all to be allowed to take up a bit more space.    FURTHER READINGThe Guardian suggests banning carsThe Financial Times on Norway's electric car dreamClientEarth website Manic Miner     CONTACT USEmail us on - [email protected] us on FacebookFollow us on twitterLeave us a voicemail on skype - search for "Cheerful Podcast"  CONTACT OUR GUESTSSadiq Khan on TwitterJens Frølich Holte on twitterClientEarth on TwitterAmy Annette on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello! In episode 4 we take on the challenge of keeping home rental affordable. Easy task right? Our guests Emmanuelle Cosse, former French housing minister, and Greg Beales from Shelter bring their expertise to the table and we called Grace and asked her about what it's like to have lived in a rent controlled home for over 30 years. We also discuss "CRUMBS!", retro labelers, and pencil rubbers in the ears.  AND Comedian Suzi Ruffell brings joy to the world by pretending to be an assistant stage director, she tells us why kids should be banned from Disneyland and wants everyone to have to "come out" to their parents    FURTHER READINGA blog from Generation Rent on rent controlsIPPR ReportResolution Foundation ReportShelter CONTACT USEmail us on - [email protected] us on FacebookFollow us on twitterLeave us a voicemail on skype - search for "Cheerful Podcast" CONTACT OUR GUESTSEmmanuelle Cosse on TwitterGreg Beales on TwitterSuzi Ruffell on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello! Here comes episode three! Why aren't women getting paid as much as the men doing the same job... and how do we solve it? We're joined by Victoria Budson and Jess Phillips MP to try and get out head around it We also discuss Theresa's cough, Hell Corner Farm, bedwetting, and the temptation to stop a lift full of tories  AND Comedian Sara Pascoe makes the world a better place with balloon cars, religious education, and man tax.   FURTHER READINGThe New York Times on the law against asking your salary in a job interviewThe Gender Action Portal from Victoria Budson's Women and Public Policy Program   CONTACT USEmail us on - [email protected] us on FacebookFollow us on twitterLeave us a voicemail on skype - search for "Cheerful Podcast" CONTACT OUR GUESTSWomen & Public Policy on TwitterJess Phillips MP on TwitterSara Pascoe on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello! Ready for episode two of Reasons to be Cheerful? In this edition, we'll explore the dominance of the high-tech giants like Uber, Google, Amazon and Facebook, whether we should curb their power and how with our guest Nick Srnicek. We also discuss Nick the Flying Brick, Quiz Master Ed, and terrible dancing. AND Comedian Bec Hill brings us her ideas to make the world that little bit better. Beds, school discipline for those naughty MPs, harassment, and being muted by Elon Musk.  FURTHER READINGThis, written by Nick Srnicek, in The GuardianOwn your social-media dataAnd this in the Financial TimesOh... and Bec Hill & Jay Foreman's song about Elon Musk  CONTACT USEmail us on - [email protected] us on FacebookFollow us on twitterLeave us a voicemail on skype - search for "Cheerful Podcast" CONTACT OUR GUESTSNick Srnicek on TwitterBec Hill on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello! Welcome to the first episode of Reasons to be Cheerful. In this edition, we'll explore Universal Basic Income (UBI) with Scott Santens.Find out about Ed's exercise humiliation, a near-visit to the Oval Office, and why Geoff's toilet is causing such a stir.AND We're joined by comedian Gráinne Maguire, who brings her ideas to make the world a better place. Think cows in hats, shame by search history and explaining the "joke". FURTHER READINGA great article from Scott Santens A\ guide to UBI for people who also enjoy animated videoA UK report on UBI by the RSAThe RSA Citizen's Basic Income Trust CONTACT USEmail us on - [email protected] us on FacebookFollow us on twitterLeave us a voicemail on skype - search for "Cheerful Podcast"CONTACT OUR GUESTSScott Santens on TwitterGráinne Maguire on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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