Bylines Network Reports: Talking to George Monbiot

About this episode

George Monbiot discusses food safety, the environment, and UK politics with hosts Ben Dickenson and Patricia S. Paton.

George Monbiot is a journalist and environmental political activist. He writes regualrlly for publications such as the Guardian and even joined us for a talk at the Byline Festival 2025. Here, our managing director, Ben Dickenson, and Byline Scotland Editor, Patricia S. Paton, sit down to talk to him about food safety, the environment and the current state of UK Politics. If you wish to contribute to our cause, we have a crowdfunding page to help the Network expand. Donate only if you can and whatever you can, every little really helps. ⁠https://chuffed.org/project/ng7b7xwqwlze⁠ The Bylines Network has also relaunched the Bylines shop, where you can get anything from hoodies to mugs, and featuring all merch from all 10 of our publications. ⁠https://bylines-network.teemill.com/⁠ Our online Gazette is now free if you sign up to any of our 10 newsletters, Join the mailing list: ⁠⁠https://bylinesnetwork.co.uk/sign-up/⁠ Music is by Harry Binns: https://www.instagram.com/harrybinnsmusic/

People in this episode

Hosts: Ben Dickenson, Patricia S. Paton

Guest: George Monbiot

Topics covered

• environment
• food safety
• UK politics
• journalism
• activism

Keywords

• George Monbiot
• environment
• food safety
• UK politics
• journalism
• activism
• Bylines Network

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Guardian, Bylines Network, Byline Festival, Bylines shop

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