More power to you: how we can all help to make a change
As this chapter of Reasons to be Cheerful almost draws to a close we wanted to leave you feeling motivated and inspired to take action on the things you care most about, from climate change to inequal...
6 Nov 202349min
Turning the tide: how Poland defeated the populists
The last decade or so has witnessed the seemingly unstoppable rise of populism across Europe and the world. The ruling Law and Justice party in Poland were one example of the trend and there were no s...
30 Okt 202344min
Taking the plunge: the open water swimming boom
Long-time listeners to the pod will know that Ed never ever talks about his swimming hobby, but the RTBC team have decided to indulge him - just this once, mind - and dedicate a *whole episode* to the...
22 Okt 202347min
Reasons Revisited: The Four Day Week
Would you like to work less, feel happier and maybe even do something good for the planet, all with no loss in pay? It’s a dream that could soon become a reality for many, after the world's biggest fo...
20 Okt 202314min
Going Infinite with Michael Lewis: the story of Sam Bankman-Fried
Story hound Michael Lewis is back with a new book that charts the rise and fall of Sam Bankman-Fried, once the world's youngest billionaire. A journalist once said that they would read a history of th...
15 Okt 202344min
Reasons Revisited: Parental Leave
The winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics was announced earlier this week. Claudia Goldin’s research showed that at the point of having a child women's wages start to lag behind men's. But why is par...
13 Okt 202314min
How to create meaningful change with Gina Martin and Ben Hurst
In 2019 Gina Martin - a self-confessed ‘political novice’ - led a successful campaign that resulted in a law change to make upskirting illegal. Since then her activism on gender equality has continued...
8 Okt 202348min
Reasons Revisited: The Living Wage
The national living wage is going up to at least £11 an hour from next April. Although it's claimed the rise will help two million of the lowest paid workers, many campaigners are saying it's still no...
6 Okt 202313min
