welfare

In this episode, George Miller talks to Professor Paul Spicker about some of the historical roots, moral foundations, and practical workings of different welfare systems.…Read more

In this episode, Richard Kemp talks with Howard Reed and Elliott Johnson about the reality of basic income.…Read more

Andries Baart and Guus Timmerman, authors of 'Relational Caring and Presence Theory in Health Care and Social Work', argue that a relational approach based on genuine connection and understanding offers a strong response to growing disconnection and social dissatisfaction.…Read more

Jonathan Parker, author of 'Analysing the History of British Social Welfare', argues that while social security reform is necessary, compassion and Universal Basic Income are essential to protecting the vulnerable.…Read more

Anna-Carin Fagerlind Ståhl discusses how the imbalance between demands and resources in both work and welfare environments fuels mental illness, but a universal basic income could provide stability.…Read more

Bridget Anderson, editor of 'Rethinking Migration', shows how hostility to migration is increasingly used to fuel racism, blurring the lines between nationality, race, and class, as even ethnic minority citizens are 'migrantised' based on their perceived belonging rather than legal status. …Read more

Peter Beresford explores how neoliberal politics fuel division by scapegoating marginalised groups while benefiting the wealthy, urging a new inclusive approach to social justice.…Read more

In this podcast, Nat Dyer, author of 'Ricardo's Dream', explores Ricardo’s theories, their link to the welfare state, and why flawed economic models still shape policy.…Read more

Deborah Hadwin and Gurnam Singh suggest that diverse strategies to counter systemic injustices can create a supportive environment for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, challenging marginalising narratives.…Read more

Jonathan Parker, author of 'Analysing the History of British Social Welfare', highlights the importance of ensuring that those celebrating the end of 14 years of Tory rule continue to hold the new government accountable, as both centre-left and centre-right can neglect the human element in fiscal policies.…Read more