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This podcast's for anyone wanting to explore the big issues, stretching your thinking in relatable ways. Well known personalities, Stuart ‘The Wildman’ Mabbutt and photographer William Mankelow, who aren't experts, but have opinions, authentic views and no scripts.
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Heatwave Lifestyle (opens the original)
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The UK’s repeated heatwaves are often talked about without much acknowledgement of the wider context of global warming. Even mentioning global warming in weather forecasts can cause some people to switch off, seeing it as unnecessary interference or “nanny state” messaging. Lifestyle also plays a big part in environmental behaviour, and our everyday habits can hold us back from making changes that would benefit the environment. These are two of the themes your cohosts, Stuart ‘The Wildman’ Mabbu
Challenging Environmentalism (opens the original)
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One of the biggest challenges facing 16 to 26 year olds today is navigating an aspirational culture shaped by endless scrolling on YouTube and TikTok, where fame and financial abundance can look easily attainable. Environmentalism can also slip into an “us and them” mindset, especially when business people end up being seen as the enemy. These are two of the themes your cohosts, Stuart ‘The Wildman’ Mabbutt and William Mankelow, explore in this episode of The People’s Countryside Environmental D
Moonshots Cheaper Than Trains, New Leaders Pending (opens the original)
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If you're looking for world-leading experts, you've taken a wrong turn somewhere. This is the People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast, where the questions are fresh and the opinions are under construction. Jimmy, from Little Waldingfield, Suffolk, England asks - “I’ve heard getting people to the moon and back recently cost 80 billion, yet the delayed by 15 years HS2 thats only going as far as Birmingham, and slower speeds could cost in excess of 100 billion. Are we finishing HS2 becaus
Consistency Wins, Unless You're Enhanced (opens the original)
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This is the People's Countryside Environmental Debate podcast. We open your questions live, debate the issues, and turn the conversation into practical environmental action where possible. Ronny, from Kentucky, USA has sent in today's initial question for us to explore - “Do we take consistency and reliable routes for granted?” Do people really want consistency, or are they always searching for change? Stuart and William explore routines, adaptability, political instability, and the tension betw
Election Stupid (opens the original)
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You, the listeners, send in questions that we don’t see before we press record. We then try to have a conversation around them, explore different perspectives, and hopefully come to some conclusions. Today, we’ve got two listeners who have sent in questions for the first time. The first of our newbies is Harry, Stank, Cumbria, England - “So, what did you make of the UK local elections last week?” Stuart believes the shift towards Reform and the Greens is more a reflection of how people vote betw
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