Lead Story
Neoliberalism – An Idea Swallowing The World
Neoliberalism is sold to the public as a simple package that’s easy to understand, in the capable hands of professional politicians and economists. But what lies beneath this pernicious economic idea that is responsible for almost all the chaos we see around the world?
Life
Britain’s Imperial Hangover
In British corridors of power the legacy of empire still lingers. The UK is no longer the global player it pretends to be, but nor is it introspective enough to truly look after its own citizens. On this show we talk to Professor Danny Dorling, author of more than a dozen books on issues related to social inequalities in Britain and several hundred journal papers.
Politics
Neoliberalism – An Idea Swallowing The World
Neoliberalism is sold to the public as a simple package that’s easy to understand, in the capable hands of professional politicians and economists. But what lies beneath this pernicious economic idea that is responsible for almost all the chaos we see around the world?
Business
Security Services Cinema – Lights, Camera, Redaction
What effect on society do screenwriters have if their work is being influenced by institutions that push a government narrative?
Economics & Finance
Financial Capitalism: The Endgame
On this week’s show we meet Marc Friederich and Matthias Weik – two economists who didn’t succumb to groupthink after the 2008 crash and now see financial capitalism’s end game.
Renegade TV
The Big Four and the revolving door
Finance should be a servant, but never a master. So when accountants and auditors become the story because of systemic failures and corporate malfeasance you know something has gone badly wrong. As big accountancy firms are increasingly embroiled in corporate scandals, how do we clearly define their role so they actually serve society instead of continually maximising profit for private and personal gain?
Arts & Culture
Empire State of Mind
It is helpful to face and reconcile the past when trying to find a new direction in an increasingly competitive, multipolar world.