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Armando Iannucci: Westminster Reimagined | a New Statesman podcast

Armando Iannucci: Westminster Reimagined | a New Statesman podcast

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Politics is broken. How do we fix it?


Armando Iannucci and Anoosh Chakelian meet policy makers, activists, special guests and actual, real-life *people* impacted by political failures to ask: can politics be different?


Armando Iannucci is the renowned satirist, broadcaster, writer and director behind hit shows including Veep, The Thick of It, and The Day Today. He was the co-creator of the long-running comedy character Alan Partridge. His movies include In The Loop (2009), The Death of Stalin (2017), and The Personal History of David Copperfield (2020). He's a regular contributor to the New Statesman magazine.


Anoosh Chakelian is Britain Editor of the New Statesman and host of the award-winning New Statesman Podcast. She's one of the UK's leading political and social affairs journalists, specialising in the impact political decisions have on people and services around the country. She's a regular commentator on TV and radio, including Politics Live and Radio 4 political programmes.


Westminster Reimagined was originally published in the New Statesman podcast feed. Hear more of our political analysis, commentary and interviews on the New Statesman podcast here: https://podfollow.com/new-statesman

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  • Ash Sarkar and Ian Dunt: What's gone wrong with political journalism in the UK?

    Ash Sarkar and Ian Dunt: What's gone wrong with political journalism in the UK?
    Dec 18 2023

    Armando and Anoosh delve into the inner workings of British political reporting, exploring the complex world of the Lobby, the blurred relationships that many political journalists and politicians balance - trading access and trust, - and how this landscape has been evolving over the past few years with the rise of digital and alternative media.


    To do this they are joined by Ash Sarkar, senior editor at Novara Media, and Ian Dunt, columnist at the I and former editor of Politics.co.uk.


    This us the last episode of this series of Westminster Reimagined.


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    50 mins
  • Richard Layard: Why don't politicians care about happiness?

    Richard Layard: Why don't politicians care about happiness?
    Dec 11 2023

    Thurrock is suffering major cuts to all its council services after it went effectively bankrupt last December, after hundreds of millions of pounds were put into risky investments that didn’t pay off. One of the services to be gravely affected by the cuts is a place called “Thameside”, an arts complex, described locally as a “mini Barbican”, which houses a theatre, library, archive and museum.


    Places like Thameside often serve as the heart and soul of our communities. They bring people together, foster a sense of belonging, and contribute to our overall well-being. But what happens when these vital services face budget cuts?


    In this episode of Westminster Reimagined we discuss The Good Life - how much value do we put on happiness in Britain? How can government policy boost happiness? And is it possible to quantify personal wellbeing?


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    35 mins
  • Is British democracy under threat?

    Is British democracy under threat?
    Dec 4 2023

    Is democracy slipping away from us? How protected are we by our constitution? And do governments have the power to swiftly change this? In June, in front of a live audience, Armando and Anoosh were joined by Simon Woolley, founder and director of Operation Black Vote and Principal of Homerton College, Cambridge, and Graham Smith, CEO of the anti-monarchy campaign group Republic.


    This episode was recorded shortly after the first data regarding voter ID impact in elections, and also after the arrest of Graham Smith at a pre-arranged Coronation protest.


    Listen to all previous episodes of Westminster Reimagined here: https://podfollow.com/westminster-reimagined-with-armando-iannucci-the-new-statesman


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    45 mins
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