The Mandelson Files Are Out

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of the Mandelson files and the government's new social cohesion strategy amidst rising oil prices.

The first wave of Mandelson files have been published. We all wanted to know what Keir Starmer knew, and when he knew it. Now we can see it in black and white. And as it turns out - Starmer was warned there was a “general reputational risk” over Mandelson’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein ahead of his confirmation as US ambassador. Nish and Coco make sense of this perilous moment for the PM. Then critical theorist and viral creator Louisa Munch helps us make sense of the government’s new social cohesion strategy. But is tackling extremism and yet more surveillance the answer to fraying social ties? Plus - as Iran names its new supreme leader oil prices skyrocket - for a PM obsessed with the cost of living, this is shaping up to be a bit of a nightmare. Remember to send your questions in for Nish and Coco to psuk@reducedlistening.co.uk and they’ll spill the tea! CHECK OUT THESE DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS AURA FRAMES: https://www.auraframes.com Code: PSTUK BABBEL: https://www.babbel.com/PSUK GUESTS Louisa Munch, Critical Theorist Minnie Rahman, CEO Praxis USEFUL LINKS “Nish, Don’t Kill My Vibe” + Q&A with James Acaster at The Ritzy, Brixton - 18th March…

People in this episode

Hosts: Nish, Coco

Guests: Louisa Munch, Minnie Rahman

Topics covered

• Mandelson files
• Keir Starmer
• social cohesion strategy
• extremism
• oil prices
• cost of living

Keywords

• Mandelson files
• Keir Starmer
• social cohesion
• extremism
• oil prices
• cost of living
• Louisa Munch
• Nish
• Coco

Sponsors

AURA FRAMES, BABBEL

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Praxis, Parliament TV, Cabinet Office, Communities

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