Andy Burnham: What I've learnt about life from sport
About this episode
Andy Burnham discusses the impact of sport on life and society, sharing personal experiences and insights.
A conversation with Britain's incoming Prime Minister. Note: This conversation with Andy Burnham was recorded a few years ago now (2019) - during my 'what sport can teach us about life' days. In this conversation, Andy Burnham shares why he sees sport as a “miracle cure” for a divided world. We talk about his emotional Boston Marathon run for the Manchester Arena families, the pivotal Hillsborough anniversary that changed his life and politics, and how football, cricket and rugby can heal cities, challenge injustice and shape public policy. We also explore sport as “intensified life” – touching on racism, mental health and social prescribing simonmundie.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Topics covered
- sport
- politics
- mental health
- social justice
- community healing
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