Hilary gives an explainer on the increase in Gilt yields and what that means for the economy. Sebastian looks at the influence Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg are having on politics both sides of the pond. In Bring Me Solutions, Craig Houston gives his ideas for a Scotland that is stuck talking about independence. And in Culture Club, there's the death of a dictator and a plane crash.

Hilary tries to figure out why Donald Trump might want to buy Greenland. Sebastian looks at Scotland's new low carbon ferries. In Bring Me Solutions, SDP Councillor Wayne Dixon suggests that sports clubs are a great way of bringing the community together. And in Culture Club, the hosts discuss human agency.

Hilary looks at the backlog in court cases. Sebastian takes a train from the least visited station in the country. Amanda Hunter brings solutions to the problems surrounding social care. And in Culture Club, Sarah Bartlett reviews The Collapse of the Conservatives.

Sebastian gives context to the downfall of Assad's regime in Syria. Hilary explores the equal pay claims that Birmingham City Council have agreed to settle. Rachel Hayton brings her solutions to the problem of increasing needs amongst school pupils. And in Culture Club, its very Christmassy.

Hilary looks at Labour's six new pledges. Sebastian asks whether athletes should involve themselves in political campaigns. And Adam Williams brings his solutions to the problem of young people being worse off than their parents. In Culture Club, there are Orcs and nuclear bombs.

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Recommendations: ysd.org.uk/youth-manifesto Dr Strangelove: Noel Coward Theatre The Lord of the Rings - J.R.R. Tolkien

Hilary sheds light on the petition asking for another general election. Sebastian looks at how Spain is responding to illegal immigration. In Bring Me Solutions, Martin Evison suggests some ideas for fixing the higher education sector. And in Culture Club, the ballet and Ernest Shackleton are on offer.

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Recommendations: Swan Lake at the Lowry Theatre South - Ernest Shackleton

The hosts reflect on Trump's victory in the US, Hilary looks at how tariffs might affect the UK, and Sebastian rants about the ever increasing problem of bike theft. In Bring Me Solutions, Shaun Long joins the podcast to explore the agricultural sector and suggests some ideas. And in Culture Club, there's a nineteenth century feel. Check out the SDP website or get in touch: www.sdp.org.uk hilary.salt@sdp.org.uk sebastian.moore@sdp.org.uk

Recommendations: CastleBelties Prime Beef and Pork Lavengro - George Borrow Lagaan (2001) dir: Ashutosh Gowariker