The Truth Behind The Fall Of The UK - Rory Stewart - #837
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09/12/24
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Rory Stewart is a British academic, broadcaster, writer, podcaster and former diplomat and politician.
From riots to stabbings, useless politicians to corrupt businesses, all wrapped in terrible weather and high taxes, the UK is not having a great time right now. Perhaps Rory can help explain what is going wrong.
Expect to learn what Afghanistan is like under new Taliban control, what the real problems in the UK are, why politicians are so reliably stupid, whether immigration really is breaking Britain just how bad extreme poverty is around the world, the latest updates with the Royal family and much more...
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Current Atmosphere in Afghanistan (04:27) The Incompetence of Western Leaders (15:36) What’s Happening to the UK? (19:53) Do Politicians Only Care About London? (33:06) The UK’s Biggest Problems (37:26) Should We Be Worried About Free Speech? (45:37) How Bad is Extreme Poverty in 2024? (51:38) The Pitfalls of Organised Charities (58:02) Why Poverty Hasn’t Improved in Africa (01:03:23) How Effective Altruism Impacted Charity (01:07:23) Where to Find Rory
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