About this episode

The Matts discuss a historical letter contrasting Andy Burnham's politics with the Jason Arday saga's implications for academia and the liberal establishment.

The Matts remember an astonishing letter of 45 years ago which provides stark contrast with Andy Burnham’s politics of place. Also - how the Jason Arday saga has shamed not just one academic but an entire university… and much of the liberal establishment whose instinctive rush to defend Arday is indicative of a deeper problem. Enjoy! Produced by Matt Withers OFFER: Subscribe to The New World for just £1 for the first month. Head to https://www.thenewworld.co.uk/2matts/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Matt Withers

Topics covered

• politics
• academic integrity
• liberal establishment
• social commentary
• historical contrast

Keywords

• Andy Burnham
• Geoffrey Howe
• Jason Arday
• politics of place
• academic scandal
• liberal establishment

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Organizations: Acast, the liberal establishment

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