The James J Dart Podcast
by James J Dart
Welcome to the James J Dart podcast. This series was conceived to champion the best and brightest among our political class. From young campaigners fighting for their futures to the relentless commentators holding the powerful to account, to the aspiring politicians determined to make the world a better place, this country is brimming with political talent. My hope for this podcast is to give oxygen to their fascinating stories and their vital work.
Episodes
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Ep. 13 - Andrew Copson (Book)
Andrew Copson is the Chief Executive of Humanists UK, a national charity "working towards a tolerant world where rational thinking and kindness prevail". It's work "helps people be happier and more fulfilled, and by bringing non-religious people together we help them develop their own views and…
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Ep. 12 - Stop Funding Hate
On this week's episode I speak to Richard Wilson, co-founder of Stop Funding Hate. In this episode Richard and I chat through the purpose of the campaign, it's successes and why it chose to take on GB News. We also discuss the uniquely toxic British press and why we should all be worried about a...
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Ep. 11 - Transform Drug Policy Foundation
On this week's episode I speak to James Nicholls, CEO of Transform Drug Policy Foundation. In this episode James and I chat through the pros and cons of decriminalizing and regulating drugs in the UK. We discuss existing models as well as popular concerns and how we might attempt to address them...
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Ep. 10 - Peter Tatchell
On this week's (slightly longer) episode I speak to the tour-de-force that is Peter Tatchell about his new Netflix Special: Hating Peter Tatchell. We discuss many aspects of Peter's life, including the now-infamous Bermondsey by-election, as well as the controversial outing of gay members of the...
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Ep. 9 - Dignity in Dying
On this week's episode I speak to Dignity in Dying's Francesca Hall. In this episode we chat through the pros and cons of assisted dying, as well as the problems with the current law, and the example set by Oregon's 24-year-old precedent which countries around the world are now adopting. For more...
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Ep. 8 - Hope Not Hate
On this week's episode I speak to Nick Lowles, Chief Executive of Hope Not Hate. In this episode we chat about Hope Not Hate's important work taking on the far-Right, the HNH State of Hate Report and the extent to which Boris Johnson is driving division in our society. You can also watch every...
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Ep. 7 - Lord Alf Dubs
On this week's episode, Lord Alf Dubs and I chat about his early experiences as a refugee in the Second World War, the need for safe passage for refugees travelling to the UK, and what happened with the Dubs Amendment. You can also watch every episode over on Youtube: shorturl.at/dfoB1
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Ep. 6 - Prof Mark Maslin (Book)
Mark Maslin is a Professor of Earth System Science at University College London. He is the former Director of the UCL Environment Institute and a leading voice in the battle against climate change. Mark has published over 175 papers in journals such as Science, Nature and The Lancet, as well as...
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Ep. 5 - Care 4 Calais
On this week's episode I speak to the wonderful Care 4 Calais founder, Clare Moseley. Clare and I discuss the shocking situation on the ground in Calais at present, the sensationalist framing of refugees in parts of the British press, as well as Priti Patel's populist Immigration Bill. Check out...
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Ep. 4 - Peter Oborne (Book)
Peter Oborne is a former chief political commentator for the Daily Telegraph turned chronicler of lies/campaigner for truth, objectivity and a return to higher standards in public life. Peter's new book The Assault on Truth catalogues the myriad lies and deceits of the Johnson government, whilst...
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Ep. 3 - Faith to Faithless
On this week's episode I speak to Imtiaz Shams, co-founder of Faith to Faithless. Imtiaz and I discuss the challenges facing apostates in the UK today, as well as the controversial Batley Grammar School incident and how we might approach blasphemy-related intimidation and cancel culture. Find out...
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Ep. 2 - Jackie Weaver
On this week's episode I speak to the gracious Jackie Weaver, whose viral parish council meeting helped open up a much needed discussion on sexism, abuse and accountability in politics. Jackie and I discuss all of the above, as well as the need for young people to take up the mantle and get stuck...
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Ep. 1 - Make Votes Matter
Kicking off the series I speak to Owen Winter, co-founder of Make Votes Matter. Owen and I discuss the UK's undemocratic FPTP (First Past the Post) system, why PR (Proportional Representation) is our best route forward, and how we can make it a reality. If you'd like to learn more about FPTP or…
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About this show
Welcome to the James J Dart podcast. This series was conceived to champion the best and brightest among our political class. From young campaigners fighting for their futures to the relentless commentators holding the powerful to account, to the aspiring politicians determined to make the world a better place, this country is brimming with political talent. My hope for this podcast is to give oxygen to their fascinating stories and their vital work.
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James J Dart