About this episode

James O'Brien discusses the changing national mood around the England football team and explores solutions for helping young people who are out of work.

After England’s defeat to Argentina, James asks what’s changed in the national mood around the team — and why this group of players feels so different from those of the past. Then he turns to a more urgent question: if simply paying benefits isn’t enough, what would actually help young people who are out of work get into the workplace? This episode was recorded on the 16th of July. James O'Brien Daily is a Global production, available every week day on Global Player, or wherever you get your shows. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode.

People in this episode

Host: James O'Brien

Topics covered

• youth unemployment
• national mood
• workplace integration
• sports
• politics

Keywords

• youth
• unemployment
• England
• Argentina
• workplace
• benefits
• national mood

Mentioned in this episode

Places: England, Argentina

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