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Reporting and analysis to help you understand the forces shaping the world - with Andrew Marr, Hannah Barnes, Kate Lamble and Tom Gatti, plus New Statesman writers and expert contributors. WEEKLY SCHEDULE Monday: Culture Tom Gatti explores what cultural moments reveal about society and the world. Wednesday: Insight One story, zoomed out to help you understand the forces shaping the world. Hosted by Kate Lamble. Thursday: Politics Andrew Marr and Hannah Barnes are joined by regulars Rachel Cunliffe and George Eaton, plus New Statesman writers and guests, to provide expert analysis of the latest in UK politics. Friday: You Ask Us Our weekly listener questions show, with Andrew Marr, Hannah Barnes and New Statesman writers. Submit your questions at https://www.newstatesman.com/youaskus -- New Statesman subscribers can listen ad-free on the New Statesman app. Get your first two months' subscription for just £2 at https://www.newstatesman.com/save Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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What happens when a tyrant flees

On Sunday Morning the sound of gunfire filled the air in Damascus.The noise, not of fighting, but celebrations.President Bashar al-Assad and his family had fled to Russia.A family which ruled for more than 50 years, brought down by a rebel offensive which had begun less than two weeks earlier. Kate Lamble is joined by Rajan Menon, Marcel Dirsus, and John Jenkins to discuss what's next for Syria, Assad, and the wider region. Read: [The fall of Assad represents a revolution in the Middle East] (https://www.newstatesman.com/world/middle-east/2024/12/the-fall-of-assad-represents-a-revolution-in-the-middle-east-syria) , by Rajan Menon; [Bashar al-Assad will find no peace in Moscow] (https://www.newstatesman.com/international-politics/2024/12/bashar-al-assad-will-find-no-peace-in-moscow) , by Marcel Dirsus; [The Syrian crucible] (https://www.newstatesman.com/world/middle-east/2024/12/syria-crucible-assad-putin) , by John Jenkins Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

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#1051

The politics of faith: Britain's changing relationship with Christianity

Is the Church experiencing an existential crisis? And what is the role of Christianity in modern Britain? Tom Gatti is joined by Pippa Bailey, David Sexton, and Madeleine Davies. Read: [Conclave: this papal power struggle is high entertainment] (https://www.newstatesman.com/culture/film/2024/11/conclave-review-this-papal-power-struggle-is-high-entertainment-ralph-fiennes) Read: [The race for Lambeth Palace] (https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/religion/2024/11/race-lambeth-palace-archbishop-of-canterbury-justin-welby) Read: [The rise of cultural Christianity] (https://open.acast.com/networks/61b9f55ff75b72001243f954/shows/61b9f75c1a8cbe0c083cee79/episodes/The%20rise%20of%20cultural%20Christianity) Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

09 Dec 2024

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09 Dec 2024

#1050

Hunter Biden and South Korea: What's going on in the world?

Hannah Barnes is joined by Will Dunn and Katie Stallard to answer your economics questions AND try to make sense of some big world events this week. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

06 Dec 2024

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06 Dec 2024

#1049

Labour’s swamp: Keir Starmer resets

Former Labour strategist and architect of the Labour missions, Peter Hyman, joins the New Statesman podcast to discuss Keir Starmer’s “plan for change” speech on Thursday. Hyman discusses the difficulties Labour will face in implementing their missions and is scathing about Whitehall, saying resistance from staffers is stifling innovation: “Three permanent secretaries I've heard in the last month have been resisting having outsiders come in to help,” he says. “I don't blame civil servants, particularly individual civil servants… What I do blame is the system. At the moment, there is a culture that is not geared towards innovation. It is geared to business as usual… a lot of civil servants are incredibly paranoid about taking any risks because they fear they'll be called in front of a select committee.” Read: [Starmer’s pledges leave his government exposed, ] (https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/the-staggers/2024/12/starmers-pledges-leave-his-government-exposed) by Rachel Cunliffe; [Keir Starmer must remember his mission,] (https://www.newstatesman.com/the-weekend-essay/2024/11/keir-starmer-must-remember-his-mission) by Peter Hyman Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

05 Dec 2024

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05 Dec 2024

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Is more devolution really a good thing?

Labour’s white paper on how further devolution might work is due to be released in the next few weeks. It has been reported that the government is considering a reorganisation of local councils including abolishing some councils and replacing them with larger unitary authorities However, there have been suggestions Labour’s plans to bring power to the people, could actually make it more distant than ever. Kate Lamble is joined by Matthew Engel, Megan Kenyon and Jack Shaw. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

04 Dec 2024

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04 Dec 2024

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Is the UK ready for AI innovation? | Sponsored

Artificial intelligence is fast becoming a part of life. The UK strives to become a global AI superpower. But do we have the talent, skills and regulatory framework to deliver on that? TheNew Statesmanwere media partners in a fascinating discussion hosted by 3M with technology and business leaders to explore how Britain can accelerate AI-driven innovation. Chair: Jane Wakefield Panellists: Paul Cardno, Global Digital Innovation Leader, 3M Hannah Russell, CEO, British Science Association Sarah Armstrong, Senior Sales Director - Modern Work and Generative AI, Microsoft EMEA Will Dunn, Business Editor, the New Statesman This episode is sponsored by 3M. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

03 Dec 2024

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03 Dec 2024

#1046

Inside the UK's most influential record store

Banquet Records, in Kingston South-West London, are probably the most influential record store in the UK right now at helping an artist or a band secure a number one. How did they do it? Tom Gatti is joined by Hannah Barnes to discuss the kingmakers of the UK album charts, and also as December is upon us, how to get a Christmas number one. Read: [Kingmakers of the album charts] (https://www.newstatesman.com/culture/music/2024/12/kingmakers-album-charts-banquet-records-pryzm) Read: [Forty years ago, Band Aid brought mad excitement to my generation] (https://www.newstatesman.com/culture/tv/2024/11/band-aid-documentary-review-forty-years-ago-brought-mad-excitement-to-my-generation) Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

02 Dec 2024

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30:46

02 Dec 2024

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Wes Streeting: pouring in money won't change the NHS | Sponsored

Wes Streeting is "a man in a hurry". In this episode, recorded in front of a live audience at the Labour party conference, the health secretary discusses his actions in government so far and his plans for NHS reform. Wes Streeting spoke to Hannah White, director of the Institute for Government, for this episode which is sponsored by the Institute for Government. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

30 Nov 2024

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30 Nov 2024

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Dazed and confused: how are new MPs adjusting to parliament?

They're terrified of the whips - and of their tiny majorities. From a “fresher’s fair” with free sweets to the struggles of finding a place to live, joining parliament is a lot like starting at University - but with the fate of the country in your hands. Andrew Marr and Rachel Cunliffe have been speaking to the new intake of MPs and join Hannah Barnes to answer a listener question on what life is like for new Members of Parliament. Andrew, Hannah and Rachel also answer your questions on how long Labour will be able to “do the unpopular things”. 🙋‍♀️ ASK a question: We answer listener questions every Friday. Submit your by commenting here, or at www.newstatesman.com/youaskus 💷 SAVE Become a New Statesman subscriber: Get access to all our reporting at newstatesman.com and receive your copy of our weekly magazine. Podcast listeners can get the first two months for just £2 at https://www.newstatesman.com/save 📧 FREE get our daily politics email https://morningcall.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

29 Nov 2024

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29 Nov 2024

#1043

The politics of assisted dying

MPs are about to vote on arguably the biggest social change since abortion. ***If you enjoyed this, listen to our previous episode, "Is the UK ready for Assisted Dying?"*** Listen here: https://pod.fo/e/274d9c -- Kim Leadbeater’s private members bill proposing to legalise assisted dying faces a free vote on Friday November 29. In a free vote, MPs are not whipped by their party to vote in a particular way. This means the debate between MPs has taken an unusual course, with seemingly unlikely alliances being formed across party lines. Andrew Marr, Hannah Barnes and Rachel Cunliffe discuss the politics of this extraordinary vote, and the impact it could have on both the UK and Keir Starmer’s Labour government. They also discuss the shock immigration statistics released Thursday, and a petition calling for another general election which has attracted two million signatures. -- READ Ben Walker's must-read analysis of the general election petition https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/2024/11/general-election-petition-should-worry-conservatives-not-labour FREE Get politics news and analysis in your inbox every day with our Morning Call newsletter morningcall.substack.com SAVE Podcast listeners can save 25% on a New Statesman subscription for yourself or a loved one www.newstatesman.com/pod24 Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

28 Nov 2024

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28 Nov 2024

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"A long conflict plays into Putin's hands" - is the end in sight?

Last week, the US and the UK gave permission for long-range missiles to be used by Ukrainian forces against military facilities inside Russia for the first time. In response, Putin announced Russia had fired a new hypersonic intermediate-range missile at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. Meanwhile the rhetoric from the Russian government and the western media has escalated, but what does this mean in reality for the conflict? And how does all of this fit in with the return of Donald Trump in January? Kate Lamble is joined by Ian Garner, Lawrence Freedman, and Peter Ricketts. Read: [The dark reality of Putin’s nuclear rhetoric] (https://www.newstatesman.com/world/europe/ukraine/2024/11/putin-nuclear-ukraine-missiles) Media used: DW, BBC, CBS, Sky Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

27 Nov 2024

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27 Nov 2024

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Autobahn at 50: How Kraftwerk defined modern music

50 years ago this month the German band Kraftwerk released Autobahn –an album that not only marked a dramatic departure in their sound, but went on to change the entire course of contemporary music. With the title track, a 22-minute ode to the German motorway, Kraftwerk’s founding members Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider forged a modern musical language, using electronics to articulate a new and optimistic vision of the future. To discuss Autobahn’s genesis and enduing legacy Tom Gatti is joined by Jude Rogers, journalist and author of The Sound of Being Human: How Music Shapes Our Lives, and Uwe Schütte, author of Kraftwerk: Future Music from Germany. Read: [How Kraftwerk’s Autobahn remade pop] (https://www.newstatesman.com/culture/music/2024/10/how-kraftwerks-autobahn-remade-pop) Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

25 Nov 2024

27 MINS

27:42

25 Nov 2024

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The New Statesman

#1052

What happens when a tyrant flees

#1051

The politics of faith: Britain's changing relationship with Christianity

#1050

Hunter Biden and South Korea: What's going on in the world?

#1049

Labour’s swamp: Keir Starmer resets

#1048

Is more devolution really a good thing?

#1047

Is the UK ready for AI innovation? | Sponsored

#1046

Inside the UK's most influential record store

#1045

Wes Streeting: pouring in money won't change the NHS | Sponsored

#1044

Dazed and confused: how are new MPs adjusting to parliament?

#1043

The politics of assisted dying

#1042

"A long conflict plays into Putin's hands" - is the end in sight?

#1041

Autobahn at 50: How Kraftwerk defined modern music