Compassion in Politics

Compassion in Politics is the think tank that works to bring more compassion into public life . Series include: Beyond Covid which explored ideas that could enable the UK to build back better after the Covid-19 crisis and Across the Benches hosted by Gavin Esler, talking with two MPs from different parties to discuss what they have in common.. The Compassion in Politics podcasts are produced in partnership with The Real Agenda Network of podcasts for political change.

Across the Benches: Baroness Chakrabarti & Ken Clarke 01/24/2022

Across the Benches: Baroness Chakrabarti & Ken Clarke Former Chancellor Ken Clarke & Baroness Shami Chakrabarti talk with presenter Gavin Esler about the culture of contemporary politics, the need for action on wealth inequality, & the actions that can be taken to build a more respectful & honest politics. Across the Benches is produced by Compassion In Politics in partnership with The Real Agenda Network /episode/index/show/compinpolitics/id/21876254

Across the Benches: Rupa Huq & Matt Hancock 01/18/2022

Across the Benches: Rupa Huq & Matt Hancock In the latest edition of Across the Benches, Co-Director Jennifer Nadel interviews Labour MP Rupa Huq and the former Health Secretary Matt Hancock. They talk about the need for new institutions to encourage cross-party working, their worries about the toxicity of online debate, and their desires to improve the culture of politics. /episode/index/show/compinpolitics/id/21809546

Across The Benches: Jess Phillips & Maria Miller 10/25/2021

Across The Benches: Jess Phillips & Maria Miller Across the Benches is the new podcast from Compassion in Politics which brings together two MPs from different parties to discuss the values they have in common. In this first episode Labour's Jess Phillips and Conservative MP Maria Miller share what brought them into politics, the culture of parliamentary life, and the progress towards gender equality. The show is hosted by award-winning broadcaster Gavin Esler. /episode/index/show/compinpolitics/id/20245334

Compassion in Education with Kathryn Waddington 05/11/2021

Compassion in Education with Kathryn Waddington Can education be compassionate? Kathryn Waddington, reader in psychology at the University of Westminster, joins us to discuss her new book - Towards the Compassionate University - which examines what a compassionate university looks like and how we can bring more compassion into education. This podcast series is produced by Compassion in Politics, working to bring more compassion into public life and distributed by The Real Agenda Network www.compassioninpolitics.com www.realagenda.org /episode/index/show/compinpolitics/id/19059638

Compassion In Politics with Jackie Weaver & Magid Magid 04/28/2021

Compassion In Politics with Jackie Weaver & Magid Magid Former Mayor of Sheffield Magid Magid and Jackie Weaver - of Handforth Parish Council fame - join us to discuss local politics, the power of communities, upcoming elections, and the culture of political life. This podcast series is produced by Compassion in Politics, working to bring more compassion into public life and distributed by The Real Agenda Network www.compassioninpolitics.com www.realagenda.org /episode/index/show/compinpolitics/id/18881960

Compassion In Politics with Gavin Esler 03/19/2021

Compassion In Politics with Gavin Esler Award-winning journalist, author, & TV presenter Gavin Esler joins us to discuss his new book: How Britain Ends - and whether or not far-right nationalism could lead to the break-up of the UK. We also talk about how we can change the divisive culture of politics (and the media) & the prospects for the Biden presidency. Produced by Compassion in Politics, which works to bring more compassion into public life, distributed by The Real Agenda Network www.compassioninpolitics.com www.realagenda.org /episode/index/show/compinpolitics/id/18391175

Compassion in Politics with Darren McGarvey 03/05/2021

Compassion in Politics with Darren McGarvey Orwell Prize winning author, musician, and TV presenter Darren McGarvey aka 'Loki' joins us to discuss class, the origins of and attempts to solve poverty, and the problem of tribalism in politics - plus much more. This podcast is produced by Compassion in Politics, the think tank that works to bring more compassion into public life and is distributed by The Real Agenda Network of podcasts for progressive change. www.compassioninpolitics.com www.realagenda.org /episode/index/show/compinpolitics/id/18191555

Compassion in Politics with Dr Nina Ansary 02/18/2021

Compassion in Politics with Dr Nina Ansary Dr Nina Ansary, a visiting Fellow at the LSE, UN Women Champion for Innovation, & author of two ground-breaking books on feminism and female equity, talks about overcoming divisions, the global history of the feminist movement, and the power of cultural myths and stories. This podcast is produced by Compassion in Politics, which seeks to bring more compassion into public life & is distributed by The Real Agenda Network of podcasts for progressive change. www.compassioninpolitics.com www.realagenda.org /episode/index/show/compinpolitics/id/17985476

Giving What it Takes with Jennifer Nadel 12/31/2020

Giving What it Takes with Jennifer Nadel /episode/index/show/compinpolitics/id/17064701

Bringing compassion to politics with Debbie Abrahams MP 12/04/2020

Bringing compassion to politics with Debbie Abrahams MP Debbie Abrahams MP tells us what life is like inside parliament, how we can transform politics with compassion, and what listeners can do to change politics for good. This podcast is produced from Compassion in Politics, the think tank that works to bring more compassion into public life and is distributed by The Real Agenda Network of podcasts for progressive change. www.compassioninpolitics.com www.realagenda.org /episode/index/show/compinpolitics/id/17051330

Compassion in Politics with Deeyah Khan 11/27/2020

Compassion in Politics with Deeyah Khan Award-winning film director Deeyah Khan talks about why she spent months of her life talking to white supremacists, Islamic extremists, & anti-abortionists, plus she gives some incredible insights into what drives them & what could reduce the levels of polarisation. Produced by Compassion in Politics, the think tank that works to bring more compassion into public life & is distributed by The Real Agenda Network of podcasts for political change. www.compassioninpolitics.com www.realagenda.org /episode/index/show/compinpolitics/id/16973321

Compassion in Politics with Alex Evans 10/30/2020

Compassion in Politics with Alex Evans Alex Evans, founder of the Collective Psychology Project & author of The Myth Gap, joins us to discuss the role psychology can play in building a new politics, overcoming social divisions, & helping us all through this difficult and uncertain time. This podcast is produced from Compassion in Politics, the think tank that works to bring more compassion into public life, for The Real Agenda Network, podcasts for progressive change. www.compassioninpolitics.com www.realagenda.org /episode/index/show/compinpolitics/id/16597463

What Matters? 4: Ruth Hunt 09/25/2020

What Matters? 4: Ruth Hunt Baroness Ruth Hunt former CEO of Stonewall, editor of The Book of Queer Prophets, and co-founder of Deeds and Words talks about values, politics, and cultural change with Matt Hawkins, co founder of Compassion In Politics. What Matters? is a podcast from Compassion in Politics, the think tank that works to bring more compassion into public life, produced for The Real Agenda Network, podcasts for progressive change. www.compassioninpolitics.com www.realagenda.org /episode/index/show/compinpolitics/id/16139423

What Matters? 3: Prof Guy Standing 07/05/2020

What Matters? 3: Prof Guy Standing Professor Guy Standing tells us why the time has come for the government to introduce a basic income for UK citizens, what that would look like, and what the trials of basic incomes across the world have taught us. What Matters? is a podcast from Compassion in Politics, the think tank that works to bring more compassion into public life, produced by Kitty Horlick for The Real Agenda Network, podcasts for progressive change. www.compassioninpolitics.com www.realagenda.org /episode/index/show/compinpolitics/id/15083696

What Matters? 2: Neal Lawson 06/26/2020

What Matters? 2: Neal Lawson Neal Lawson, Exec Dir of the think-tank Compass, discusses how we can build back better after Covid, his lessons from working to create progressive alliances in politics, & his view on how political movements are undergoing transformations. What Matters is a podcast from Compassion in Politics, the think tank that works to bring more compassion into public life, produced by Kitty Horlick for The Real Agenda Network, podcasts for progressive change. www.compassioninpolitics.com www.realagenda.org /episode/index/show/compinpolitics/id/14963627

What is Compassion?: Prof Paul Gilbert 06/23/2020

What is Compassion?: Prof Paul Gilbert Prof Paul Gilbert, clinical psychologist, talks about his pioneering research into compassion focused therapy: where does it come from, how do we cultivate it, what can do to our brains and what does it offer society? This special bonus episode of the podcast from Compassion in Politics, the think tank that works to bring more compassion into public life, is produced by Kitty Horlick for The Real Agenda Network, podcasts for progressive change. www.compassioninpolitics.com www.realagenda.org /episode/index/show/compinpolitics/id/14930186

What Matters? 1: Pragna Patel 06/16/2020

What Matters? 1: Pragna Patel Founder of Southall Black Sisters, Pragna Patel talks to Jennifer Nadel about her mission to bring legal rights to migrant women fleeing domestic abuse, & sheds light on some of the historical echoes surrounding recent protests. What Matters is political think tank Compassion and Politics’ new podcast. What Matters is produced by Kitty Horlick for The Real Agenda Network. www.compassioninpolitics.com www.realagenda.org /episode/index/show/compinpolitics/id/14827904

Beyond Covid 7: Prof Danny Dorling 05/28/2020

Beyond Covid 7: Prof Danny Dorling Oxford professor, Danny Dorling talks about his new book, Slowdown, why he thinks there were huge shifts taking place to our economy before Covid, & the lessons we can learn from Europe about how to create a fairer society. The Beyond Covid podcast series is created by Compassion in Politics, the think tank that works to bring more compassion into public life, produced by Kitty Horlick for The Real Agenda Network, podcasts for progressive change. www.compassioninpolitics.com www.realagenda.org /episode/index/show/compinpolitics/id/14599700

Beyond Covid 6: Dr Kristin Neff 05/21/2020

Beyond Covid 6: Dr Kristin Neff Dr Kristin Neff, prof of educational psychology at Univ of Texas, talks about self-compassion & how to generate it, what psychologists think about D Trump, & her recommendations for anyone feeling down & dejected because of lockdown. The Beyond Covid podcast series is created by Compassion in Politics, the think tank that works to bring more compassion into public life, produced by Kitty Horlick for The Real Agenda Network, podcasts for progressive change. www.compassioninpolitics.com www.realagenda.org /episode/index/show/compinpolitics/id/14502962

Beyond Covid 5: Dr Phil Hammond 05/14/2020

Beyond Covid 5: Dr Phil Hammond Comedian, author & physician Dr Phil Hammond gives his reaction as a doctor to Covid-19 crisis & shares his views on how we can be better prepared in the future. He also tells us about running for parliament & his political philosophy. The Beyond Covid podcast series is created by Compassion in Politics, the think tank that works to bring more compassion into public life, produced by Kitty Horlick for The Real Agenda Network, podcasts for progressive change. www.compassioninpolitics.com www.realagenda.org /episode/index/show/compinpolitics/id/14405714

Beyond Covid 4: AC Grayling 05/07/2020

Beyond Covid 4: AC Grayling Philosopher AC Grayling joins us to talk about what Covid crisis is teaching us about what it means to be human. He gives his views on the government's response & tells us the major political reform that he believes is needed in the UK. The Beyond Covid podcast series is created by Compassion in Politics, the think tank that works to bring more compassion into public life, produced by Kitty Horlick for The Real Agenda Network, podcasts for political change. www.compassioninpolitics.com www.realagenda.org /episode/index/show/compinpolitics/id/14304971

Beyond Covid 3: Prof Michael West 04/30/2020

Beyond Covid 3: Prof Michael West Professor Michael West of the King’s Fund: the think tank devoted to improving health and care in the UK talks about his research on effective leadership styles & how these can be used to change politics for good. The Beyond Covid podcast series is created by Compassion in Politics, the think tank that works to bring more compassion into public life, produced by Kitty Horlick for The Real Agenda Network, podcasts for political change. www.compassioninpolitics.com www.realagenda.org /episode/index/show/compinpolitics/id/14152574

Beyond Covid 2: Prof Alice Roberts 04/25/2020

Beyond Covid 2: Prof Alice Roberts Anthropologist & TV presenter Alice Roberts talks about what can be learnt from historical pandemics, the changes they bring & how to prepare for a better future. She also shares her strategies for coping with lock-down - including the sweet treats she relies on. The Beyond Covid podcast series is created by Compassion in Politics, the think tank that works to bring more compassion into public life, produced by Kitty Horlick for The Real Agenda Network. www.compassioninpolitics.com www.realagenda.org /episode/index/show/compinpolitics/id/14097299

Beyond Covid 1: Caroline Lucas MP 04/16/2020

Beyond Covid 1: Caroline Lucas MP Caroline Lucas MP discusses how to build Britain back better after the crisis. She highlights fresh evidence which shows that we may be more receptive to crisis measures to tackle climate change than politicians realise & reveals her guilty secret for dealing with the lockdown. Beyond Covid podcasts are created by Compassion in Politics, the think tank that works to bring more compassion into public life, produced by Kitty Horlick for The Real Agenda Network. www.compassioninpolitics.com www.realagenda.org /episode/index/show/compinpolitics/id/14014688

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