Democracy 101 is the monthly podcast series from Cumberland Lodge giving a comprehensive introduction to democracy. In this episode, we speak to Matteo Bergamini, Founder and CEO of Shout Out UK, about what mis-, dis-, and mal-information are, what issues arise because of false information, and what can be done to combat it. You can[…]
In this episode of Five Minutes With… we speak to Kurt Barling, Professor of Journalism at Middlesex University and former BBC Special Correspondent. Kurt explores how we need to approach the challenges facing society, and how we can avoid polarisation in public discourse to find just responses. You can subscribe to Cumberland Lodge’s podcasts on Apple[…]
How can we create a space for diverse discussion in our local community? In this episode, Daniel Stone explores how he brought people from all walks of life together in conversation to build a network of people interested in sharing their wisdom with one another. Daniel Stone is the founder of the Birmingham-based charity, The[…]
Democracy 101 is the monthly podcast series from Cumberland Lodge giving a comprehensive introduction to democracy. In this episode, we speak to Dr Ben Stanford, Senior Lecturer in Law at Liverpool John Moores University, exploring how you can register to vote, what you need to take with you to the polling station, and the issues[…]
Recorded at our recent Dis/Mis-information and Young People workshop, we caught up with Amanda Gurruchaga, Head of Programmes at Shout Out UK, to find out what she thinks the most important conversations we can be having today are. The conversation explores the use of social media and how young people should be put front and[…]
How do we build from shared experiences to address past injustices and create national change for future generations? In this episode, founder of Teach Us Consent and author of Consent Laid Bare Chanel Contos explores her work, its effect on the Australian curriculum, and the human impact of her work. Please be aware that the[…]
Democracy 101 is the monthly podcast series from Cumberland Lodge giving a comprehensive introduction to democracy. In this episode, we speak to Alan Renwick from The Constitution Unit at UCL to explore what it means to have a democratic system, what that looks like in the UK, and how we can influence our future. You[…]
Recorded live at the launch of the new report Protecting Young Black Lives, Celebrating Black Professionals, we caught up with CEO and Founder of Power the Fight Ben Lindsay OBE to find out what he thinks the most important conversations we need to be having today are. You can subscribe to Cumberland Lodge’s podcasts on Apple[…]
How do we hold onto a vision for change while meeting resistance at all levels? In this episode, Lavinya Stennett unpacks why Black history education deserves a permanent place in classrooms and beyond year-round. Lavinya is a writer, cultural educationalist, and Founder and CEO of The Black Curriculum, who work to teach and support the[…]
In this episode of Five Minutes With… we speak to Alex Brocklehurst from Full Fact, the UK’s independent fact checking authority. Alex talks about issues of disinformation and how we can empower young people to help combat its spread. You can subscribe to Cumberland Lodge’s podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, and other major podcast platforms. If you[…]
