Best Dr Heather McKee Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 98 - Mark Johnson: Croydon Councillor 47:59

21d ago47:59

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We are joined by Mark Johnson, Conservative ouncillor for Shirley North in Croydon and Brexiteer. We reminisce about the 2016 Referedndum campaign and discuss his experiences as a Croydon councillor. Get in touch: Twitter: @CroydonConst Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook/CroydonConstitutionalists http://croydonconstituti…

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Episode 97 - Heather McKee: Academics For Academic Freedom 23:19

4M ago23:19

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We recently held a public meeting in Purley and we were joined by Heather McKee, the Convenor of Students at Academics For Academic Freedom (AFAF) https://www.afaf.org.uk Get in touch: Twitter: @CroydonConst Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook/CroydonConstitutionalists http://croydonconstitutionalists.uk/…

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12: How to get out of being stuck with Dr Heather McKee 42:45

7M ago42:45

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Feeling stuck is a common experience for many of us. We know we do not want this situation or pattern of behaviour anymore, but we can’t seem to shift it. Dr Heather Mckee helps us to reframe the feeling of stuck and to make positive mental health a habit. She uses examples from mindfulness, movement, relationships as well as examples of gratitude,…

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Episode 96 - Scott Holman: Reform UK Croydon & Sutton 22:54

7M ago22:54

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We recently held a public meeting in Purley and we were joined by Scott Holman, the Chairman of the newly formed Croydon & Sutton branch of Reform UK. Email Scott: [email protected] Get in touch: Twitter: @CroydonConst Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook/CroydonConstitutionalists http://croydonconstitutionalists.uk…

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11: What is psychological safety and why does it matter? 48:42

8M ago48:42

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This podcast will help you to understand either as a people manager or a colleague how we can come together to make our workplaces ‘safe spaces’. Psychological safety is critical for a workplace to thrive. Dr Nicola Stenberg explains what psychological safety is and how we can positively change it. It’s also increasingly important with the rising n…

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Episode 95 - Joanna Marchong: War on Waste 24:38

8M ago24:38

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We recently held a public meeting in Purley and we were joined by Joanna Marchong, the Investigations Campaign Manager at The Taxpayers' Alliance https://www.taxpayersalliance.com/ Get in touch: Twitter: @CroydonConst Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook/CroydonConstitutionalists http://croydonconstitutionalists.uk/…

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13: Why kindness leads to change with Carey Davis Munro 52:54

9M ago52:54

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There is a new science around kindness and compassion, and how transformative it is for mental health. In this podcast, Carey Davis Munro discusses the benefits of being kind and how this research around the ‘helpers high’ demonstrates the positive benefits for the self in being kind and helpful to others. Carey discusses random acts of kindness an…

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Episode 94 - Sam Bidwell: Selling Economic Liberty 36:22

9M ago36:22

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We are joined by Sam Bidwell, the Director of the Next Generation Centre at the Adam Smith Institute as we discuss the challenges of selling economic liberty and free markets to younger people. Get in touch: Twitter: @CroydonConst Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook/CroydonConstitutionalists http://croydonconstitutionalis…

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Episode 93 - General Election 2024: How was it for you? 23:27

9M ago23:27

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We recently held a public meeting in Purley and were joined by 2 local candidates from the recent General Election; Vinayak Malhotra, who stood for Reform UK in Croydon West and Damon Young, who stood for the SDP in Epsom & Ewell. We talked about their experiences of the campaign and their future plans. Get in touch: Twitter: @CroydonConst Email: c…

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10: The power of habits to increase health and happiness when everything feels uncertain with Dr Heather McKee 51:43

10M ago51:43

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If we want to eat more healthily, start an exercise routine that you commit to, or any other positive ‘lifestyle change, your focus should be on ‘habits’ rather than motivation or willpower. Dr Heather McKee, global behaviour change expert unpacks how building a habit is the most important thing we can do when it comes to changing our behaviour. Sh…

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Episode 92 - Tim Scott: The Outlook for Freedom 34:34

10M ago34:34

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We are joined by Tim Scott, The Executive Director of The Freedom Association, who gives us his thoughts on the General Election result and the outlook for freedom in this country and further afield. Get in touch: Twitter: @CroydonConst Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook/CroydonConstitutionalists http://croydonconstituti…

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9: Overcomplicating food is bad for our mental health…how to keep it simple and enjoyable with Dr Lisa Gatenby 1:01:38

11M ago1:01:38

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Dr Lisa Gatenby registered nutritionist offers a real-world view on the chaos and confusion which surrounds what and how we eat. This podcast is full of scientifically backed advice and support to take the stress and guilt out of our relationship with food. Lisa discusses the way in which we over complicate food with an excessive amount of food inf…

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8: How to make friends with exercise and alter your perspective for good with Dr Paula Watson 45:31

11M ago45:31

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Paula is an experienced BPS Chartered Psychologist with 18 years’ experience of developing and delivering health behaviour change interventions. Paula’s vast experience of working with different people to build exercise as a long lasting habit has created a wealth of effective tricks, tools and techniques which she discusses in this podcast. So man…

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Episode 91 - Matthew Lesh: Institute of Economic Affairs 19:11

11M ago19:11

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We recently held a public meeting in Purley and we were joined by Matthew Lesh, the Director of Public Policy & Communications at the Institute of Economic Affairs. IEA Blog: https://insider.iea.org.uk/ Get in touch: Twitter: @CroydonConst Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook/CroydonConstitutionalists http://croydonconstitu…

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34. Tim and Kurt from Behavioral Grooves 1:22:36

11M ago1:22:36

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Send us a text We are really excited to bring you this episode with Dr Kurt Nelson and Tim Houlihan of the Behavioral Grooves podcast fame! Apologies for the lateness of the show, but this one is a great one! Hearing about themany guests that have been interviewed on the Behavioral Grooves podcast, as well as delving into the excellent 'They Though…

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7: Why buying things makes us sad….materialism and mental health with Dr Louise Lambert 34:04

11M ago34:04

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Dr Louise Lambert, employee wellbeing specialist and positive psychologist explores the issue of materialism, the high valuation of material goods. Louise unpicks the way in which our focus on buying thing negatively impacts our mental health. Louise describes the consistent inverse relationship between materialism and wellbeing; such that as mater…

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6: How to Manage Fear with Carey Munro 50:09

12M ago50:09

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Listen to Carey as she explains how fear and anxiety, common emotions that overwhelm so many of us are detrimental to our health. Carey describes how these powerful emotions extract energy from us and alter our daily experiences, mood and reactions. This podcast helps us to understand how we can begin to cognitively understand, detect and manage fe…

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5: How we can imagine ourselves into a better place. Visualisation and mental health with Maya Raichoora 50:04

12M ago50:04

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Maya Raichoora, expert in mental fitness and TEDx speaker describes the power of visualisation to reverse a medical condition in her own life. Maya discusses how the power of imagination led to an empowered journey to take charge of her own health. Maya illustrates the way our own thoughts and beliefs limit us and describes how we can begin to use …

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4: How culture, art and history can help us think differently with Dr Louise Lambert 34:04

12M ago34:04

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In this interesting conversation Dr Louise Lambert, employee wellbeing specialist and positive psychologist describes how art and history can support positive mental health. Louise discusses how art evokes emotion. This is the role of art. Within this there is room for contemplation and reflection. We can examine what we feel and why. Art and cultu…

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Episode 90 - Liz Cooper - Reform UK 18:55

1y ago18:55

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We recently held a public meeting in Purley and we were joined by Liz Cooper, the Reform UK Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for nearby Carshalton & Wallington. Get in touch: Twitter: @CroydonConst Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook/CroydonConstitutionalists http://croydonconstitutionalists.uk/…

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3: For every back problem..... there is a back story. How our bodies and minds are interlinked with Rachel Wilkinson 51:34

1y ago51:34

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A chiropractor for over 20 years, Rachel Wilkinson has an intuitive understanding of the way the body reflects so much of our mental health and trauma. In this podcast she describes how so many problems relating to our back and body have a root in mental health. Rachel illustrates with real -life example clients who present with pain and dysfunctio…

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2: You are not 'broken'.....why anxiety is doing exactly what it should and how to embrace it for change, with Jonny Ward 58:27

1y ago58:27

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Why your anxiety is serving a purpose and how you can reframe it". Content descriptor: Jonny Ward aka 'The Anxious Firefighter' brings a fresh perspective on anxiety. A station manager in the Fire and Rescue Service in the North of England he describes his own raw and traumatic journey with anxiety across his career. He explains how he learnt to ma…

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1: Welcome to the On Wellbeing podcast. 0:45

1y ago0:45

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We are talking with different people to better understand ourselves and others. Sharing tools and tips on how to live our lives with more purpose and peace. Join us from wherever you may be and indulge in the conversations we have to offer.By On Wellbeing

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Episode 89 - Dr Jan Macvarish - Free Speech Union 34:23

1y ago34:23

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We recently held a public meeting in Purley and we were joined by Dr Jan Macvarish, the Education & Events Director of the Free Speech Union. Get in touch: Twitter: @CroydonConst Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook/CroydonConstitutionalists http://croydonconstitutionalists.uk/…

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33. Casey Hughes, Adapt Sciences 59:51

1+ y ago59:51

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Send us a text Casey opens this podcast by explaining that she designs for behaviour change in the lab of messy everyday life. It’s right up our street! Casey Hughes is a digital health leader and applied behavioural scientist with 15 years of experience designing novel behaviour change interventions for the prevention and management of chronic dis…

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Episode 88 - Tony Brown Public Meeting 27:57

1+ y ago27:57

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We recently held a public meeting in Purley and we were joined by Tony Brown, the Libertarian Party UK candidate for Mayor of London. Get in touch: Twitter: @CroydonConst Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook/CroydonConstitutionalists http://croydonconstitutionalists.uk/By Croydon Constitutionalists

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32. Rory Sutherland, Ogilvy UK 1:49:41

1+ y ago1:49:41

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Send us a text Theories, digressions, amazing points, laughs. Wow! I’m not sure I would describe this as an interview, but instead a tour du force from one of my favourite people in behaviour science. In 1hr and 42 minutes, we cover examples of the earliest behavioural scientists (Jesus and Aesop), to dog s*&t, horsepower, John Cleese, serial kille…

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31. Leigh Caldwell, Founder of the Irrational Agency 1:03:24

1+ y ago1:03:24

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Send us a text A cognitive economist, Leigh has gone on a journey through psychology, experimental economics and is now on a mission to bridge the gap between what people SAY they do, and what they REALLY do… This is a fascinating chat and will have takeaways that will spark thinking in all fields of work or study. A few of the things that we cover…

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Episode 87 - Howard Cox Public Meeting 33:54

1+ y ago33:54

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We recently held a public meeting in Purley and we were joined by Howard Cox, the Reform UK candidate for Mayor of London. Get in touch: Twitter: @CroydonConst Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook/CroydonConstitutionalists http://croydonconstitutionalists.uk/By Croydon Constitutionalists

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30. Stu King, CEO & Head of Distraction at BeeZee Bodies 1:05:48

1+ y ago1:05:48

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Send us a text This time the tables have turned on regular show host, Stuart King, MD & Head of Distraction at BeeZee Bodies. In this special edition, Stu is interviewed by an esteemed panel including BeeZee Bodies Behavioural Insights Lead, Dr Tiago Moutela, Dr Lou Atkinson, Head of Research at EXI, and Dr Neil Howlett, Senior Research Fellow in B…

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Episode 86 - Samuel Kasumu: The Outsider 35:11

1+ y ago35:11

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We are joined by Samuel Kasumu. A former Special Advisor to PM Boris Johnson and 2017 Tory candidate in Croydon North, Samuel was recently in the running to be the Tory candidate to take on Sadiq Khan in next year's London Mayoral election. Samuel talks to us about his experiences in Downing Street, Tory politics and his recently published book "Th…

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29. Dr Heather McKee, Health Behaviour Change Specialist 58:56

2y ago58:56

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Send us a text In this episode, Stuart King and Dr Tiago Moutela, have the pleasure of chatting with Dr Heather McKee. Heather is a known leading lifestyle behaviour change specialist and keynote speaker, with a background in health behaviour change psychology. Heather is on a mission to provide sustainable, evidenced based alternatives to an indus…

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Episode 85 - Steve Gardner: SDP for Uxbridge & South Ruislip - ULEZ, Policing & Housing 17:35

2y ago17:35

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We are joined by Steve Gardner, the SDP candidate for Uxbridge & South Ruislip in the upcoming Parliamentary by-election. Steve tells us about his background in the army, his love for his home constituency and his priorities of; scrapping the ULEZ expansion, improved pro-active policing and suitable and affordable housing. Get in touch: Twitter: @C…

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Episode 84 - Tony Brown: Libertarian Party Mayoral Candidate; ULEZ, Housing & Policing 24:51

2y ago24:51

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We are joined by Tony Brown, who was recently announced as the Libertarian Party UK candidate to take on Sadiq Khan in next year’s election to be Mayor of London. Tony explains his philosophy and his plans for London. Get in touch: Twitter: @CroydonConst Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook/CroydonConstitutionalists http://…

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28. Pete Dyson, Behavioural Scientist, Author and Speaker on travel behaviour. 1:15:22

2y ago1:15:22

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Send us a text In this episode of the Real World Behavioural Science Podcast, my colleague Dr Tiago Moutela Tiago Moutela and I get geeky with Pete around behavioural science and transport. A self-confessed “transport enthusiast”, Pete’s work has spanned the private sector; as one of the founding team members of the Ogilvy UK Behavioural Science…

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Episode 83 - Howard Cox: Reform UK's Anti-ULEZ Mayoral Candidate 25:39

2y ago25:39

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We are joined by Howard Cox, who was recently announced as the Reform UK candidate to take on Sadiq Khan in next year’s election to be Mayor of London. Howard explains his reasons for standing and his plans for London. Get in touch: Twitter: @CroydonConst Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook/CroydonConstitutionalists http:/…

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Episode 82 - Simon Richards: Local Election Results & No Sunset for EU Laws 55:22

2y ago55:22

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We are joined by Simon Richards, the former CEO of The Freedom Association, as we discuss the local election results and the delay in removing EU laws. We then chat with Simon about his time with the Freedom Association, the Better Off Out campaign, lockdowns, and the big issues of today. Get in touch: Twitter: @CroydonConst Email: croydonconstitut…

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27. Dr Rachel Carey (2 of 2), Chief Scientist at Zinc VC 40:47

2y ago40:47

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Send us a text Dr Rachel Carey is back for the second of two podcasts, hosted by Stuart King and Dr Tiago Moutela. The first podcast (episode 26) was recorded back in 2021, and Rachel kindly came back on the podcast to update us on progress at ZINC VC. Now Chief Scientist at ZINC VC, Rachel is a behavioural scientist with a background in health psy…

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Episode 81 - Robert Ward: Sturgeon Resigns, ULEZ Expansion & 15% Tax Rise for Croydon 48:32

2+ y ago48:32

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We are joined by Robert Ward, a Conservative Party Councillor for the Selsdon and Addington Village ward in Croydon, as we discuss the fall of Nicola Sturgeon, the expansion of ULEZ to Outer London and the 15% Council Tax rise for Croydon residents. Get in touch: Twitter: @CroydonConst Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook/C…

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26. Dr Rachel Carey (1 of 2), Chief Scientist at Zinc VC 49:42

2+ y ago49:42

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Send us a text Dr Rachel Carey is this episode’s guest - and this is the first of two podcasts with Rachel, which were previously recorded back in 2021 - hosted by Stuart King and Dr Tiago Moutela. This fascinating conversation covers Rachels career; from academia into the world of applied behavioral science in the field of science-based, mission-d…

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Episode 80 - Mal McDermott: Strikes, Return of the Mask & 50 Years of Ireland in the EU 49:58

2+ y ago49:58

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We are joined by libertarian activist, Mal McDermott, as we discuss the array of strikes across the country and the threat of mask mandates being reintroduced especially in Scotland.. We then chat with Mal as the Republic of Ireland "celebrates" the 50th anniversary of it joining the EU. Get in touch: Twitter: @CroydonConst Email: croydonconstituti…

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Episode 79 - Dominic Frisby 56:54

2+ y ago56:54

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We have a chat with Dominic about the state of the nation, taxation and the fight for liberty. We also discuss his latest project "Kisses on a Postcard" a musical based on his father's experiences as an evacuee in World War 2. https://kissesonapostcard.com/ Get in touch: Twitter: @CroydonConst Email: [email protected] Facebook: fa…

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Episode 78 - Zachary Stiling: Tory Sinking Ship, 3rd Time Lucky For Croydon & World Cup Wokery 29:33

2+ y ago29:33

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We are joined by Zachary Stiling, a local Heritage Party activist and previous Council candidate in Croydon, as we discuss the news that various Conservative MPs have announced that they are standing down at the next General Election and we bemoan the fact that Croydon Council has declared bankruptcy for the 3rd time. We also chat about the wokery …

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25. Professor Marie Johnston, Professor Emeritus of Health Psychology at the University of Aberdeen 1:22:56

2+ y ago1:22:56

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Send us a text Professor Marie Johnston is our guest on the first episode back, hosted by Stuart King and Dr Tiago Moutela…what a start! Marie epitomises what this show is all about. Her passion, dedication and steadfast commitment to her values shine through as she describes her journey to where she is today. A Registered Health and Clinical Psych…

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Episode 77 - US Mid-Term Election Results 26:47

2+ y ago26:47

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We discuss the results of the US Mid-Terms and the potential implications for the 2024 Presidential campaign. Get in touch: Twitter: @CroydonConst Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook/CroydonConstitutionalists http://croydonconstitutionalists.uk/By Croydon Constitutionalists

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Episode 76 - Rishi Reigns, Selsdon By-Election & Thoughts on the Mini-Budget 48:39

2+ y ago48:39

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We discuss Rishi Sunak's cabinet and the direction of his Government. We also reflect upon the result of the recent By-Election in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale. Mike then chats with Hoong-Wai Cheah about Liz Truss' ill-fated mini-budget and the implications for economic liberalism. Get in touch: Twitter: @CroydonConst Email: croydonconstitutionalists@…

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Episode 75 - Climate – rational action, and affordability 28:48

2+ y ago28:48

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We bring you the speeches from our recent event in Purley with speakers Benjamin Elks from the Taxpayers' Alliance and Harry Wilkinson from Net Zero Watch, Get in touch: Twitter: @CroydonConst Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook/CroydonConstitutionalists http://croydonconstitutionalists.uk/…

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Episode 74 - Chris Wilkinson: New Cabinet, Energy Pricing & Choice Party 50:00

2+ y ago50:00

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We are joined by Chris Wilkinson, the founder of Blacklist Press and now a co-founder of a new political party - Choice, as we discuss Liz Truss' new cabinet, the proposed energy price cap and Chris' new party. We then chat with Chris about Blacklist Press and his soon to be published book about the late Labour Party leader John Smith. Get in touch…

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Episode 73 - Alasdair Stewart: Tory Leadership Latest, Mayor's first 100 Days & Being a Councillor 1:07:48

3y ago1:07:48

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We are joined by Alasdair Stewart, the newly elected Conservative Party Councillor for Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown, as we discuss the latest in the Conservative Party Leadership campaign and Croydon's Directly Elected Mayor, Jason Perry's, first 100 Days in office. We then chat with Alasdair about his initial experiences as a Councillor on Croydon Co…

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Episode 72 - Tam Laird: Tory Leadership Race, IndyRef2 & Scottish Libertarianism 1:05:57

3y ago1:05:57

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We talk about Boris Johnson's downfall and the Tory Leadership Race. We are then joined by Tam Laird, the leader of the Scottish Libertarian Party, to discuss Nicola Sturgeon's demands for a second Scottish Independence referendum. Finally, we chat with Tam about his background and the Scottish Libertarian Party. Get in touch: Twitter: @CroydonCons…

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