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Lord Rennard vs. the Lib Dems, Weed around the World and Benefits Tourism

posted 23.01.14 at 5:54pm

Follow the link to hear the latest Big Picture podcast! http://urn1350.net/node/5896

On this week's show, David asked the panel questions about: Lord Rennard's membership dispute with his party over allegations of sexual assault; the legalisation of cannabis in Uruguay, Colorado, and Washington state, and Obama's apparent openness to a federal legalisation debate; and plans from the Conservatives and Labour to limit benefits availability for unskilled or EU-immigrant claimants amid fears of "benefits tourism".

Comments? Thoughts? Furious rage? Why not comment on the podcast below?

The next Big Picture will be broadcast on Wednesday 29th January at 6pm, live on URN -- we hope you can listen in and join the debate.

The Big Picture - Lord Rennard, Cannabis Legalisation, and Benefits Tourism

23 January 2014 - 5:48pm — The Big Picture

In this installation of the Big Picture, first broadcast on January 22nd 2014, David took the chair and posed questions to a panel of Nottingham students on the topics of: Lord Rennard's spat with the Liberal Democrats over allegations of sexual assault; the legalisation of cannabis in Uruguay and two US states; and policies aimed at responding to benefits claims from indolent EU migrants and the unskilled.


49:17 minutes (45.13 MB)

The Big Picture - Nottingham City Council's Policy on Student Housing, Labour vs. Payday Loans, and US Federal Shutdown

posted 27.10.13 at 5:22pm

The latest podcast of the Big Picture is available here: http://urn1350.net/node/5667

In this instalment, Kieron and Luc share the chair to put questions to the panel on: Nottingham City Council's policy of refusing planning permission for all Homes in Multiple Occupancy outright; Labour's recent attack on payday lenders; and the impact of the recent US federal shutdown on the politics and economy of the nation and the world.

If you hear something that you disagree with or want to defend, why not leave a comment below? You can also tune into the show live every Wednesday from 6pm, and send a free web text from right here at urn1350.net!

The next Big Picture will be on Wednesday 30th October at 6pm.

The Big Picture - Notts City Council Policy on Student Housing, Labour vs. Payday Lenders, and US Federal Shutdown

27 October 2013 - 5:17pm — The Big Picture

Another edition of the Big Picture, first broadcast on 23rd October 2013. Luc and Kieron share the chair this week, putting questions to a panel of Nottingham students on some of the biggest issues of the last few weeks: Nottingham City Council's policy of refusing all new HMOs outright; Labour's recent denunciation of payday lenders; and the US federal shutdown. Tune in and enjoy!


44:58 minutes (41.17 MB)

Big Picture 19th June 2013 - Future of the Coalition, Middle Eastern Politics, and EU/US Trade Post-G8

21 June 2013 - 3:11pm — The Big Picture

Elliott chairs the final Big Picture of the academic year! Amongst the teary farewells and self-congratulation, we manage a bit of political discussion around the future of the Coalition; the ever-increasing tension in the Middle East after Iran's elections and the US's decision to sell arms to the Syrian rebels; and the impact of a proposed trade deal between the EU and US.

The Big Picture will return in September 2013. Have a good summer!


46:11 minutes (63.42 MB)