Hilary and Sebastian are joined by Dr Philip Kiszely, a cultural historian and political commentator. They discuss the recent supreme court ruling on the definition of a woman as well as what led us to this point. Philip struggles with the idea of separating art from the artist. In Culture Club, Sebastian summarises the Christian holiday of Easter and Philip shares his love of detective novels.Get in touch:sdp.org.ukhilary.salt@sdp.org.uksebastian.moore@sdp.org.ukRecommendations:https://www.newcultureforum.org.uk/

With so many of the world's ships being made in Asia, what can we do to catch up? After the Supreme Court's ruling that the definition of a woman should be based on biological sex, Hilary suggests what impact this may have on single sex spaces.

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Sebastian discusses bike lanes and Hilary looks at IPOs.

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Hilary and Sebastian are joined by Baroness Fox of Buckley who argues that the House of Lords must be abolished if we want a democratic system. She also suggests how she would reform government if given a magic wand. In Culture Club, Hilary shares her new found passion and Claire brings a TV series that should appeal to SDP minded people.Get in touch:sdp.org.ukhilary.salt@sdp.org.uksebastian.moore@sdp.org.ukRecommendations:https://www.battleofideas.org.uk/Yellowstone - https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80238738Girl - Edna O'Brien

Hilary and Sebastian are joined by Alastair Donald, co-convenor of the Battle of Ideas and Organiser of Living Freedom. Alastair discusses the 'vibe shift' and how politics has changed since Donald Trump was re-elected last year.

Fantastic Opportunity for 18-30s: We are sponsoring two fully funded places at the Living Freedom summer school for Take Me Home listeners. Listen to the podcast to find out how to apply and two applicants chosen by Alastair will attend this prestigious event over three days in London for free.

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Recommendations:

https://livingfreedom.org.uk/

https://www.battleofideas.org.uk/

https://debatingmatters.com/

https://www.jonathanbaz.com/2025/03/witness-review.html

https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/siena-the-rise-of-painting

In light of the World Happiness Report being published, Sebastian asks what makes a country happy. Hilary explains what was in Rachel Reeves' spring statement.

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Hilary and Sebastian are joined by Adam Hibbert, the SDP's Head of Policy. Adam explains where policy comes from and how a party's democracy should emulate that of its ideal for the political system.

In Culture Club, Sebastian recalls his visit to the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool and Adam shares his thoughts on Adolescence.

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Recommendations: Liverpool Art Gallery, Adolescene (Netflix)

Sebastian explains why some Labour MPs are calling for a wealth tax. Hilary shines a light on the Romanian presidential election after the front runner was barred from standing.

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