Billy Bragg

This is the final of our Cheerful Book Club pilot episodes. We’re joined by Billy Bragg to chat about his new book, ‘The Three Dimensions of Freedom’. Billy talks about politics in the age of social media, the importance of accountability, and finding principles to guide the kind of society we want. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the final of our Cheerful Book Club pilot episodes. We’re joined by Billy Bragg to chat about his new book, ‘The Three Dimensions of Freedom’. Billy talks about politics in the age of social media, the importance of accountability, and finding principles to guide the kind of society we want. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Billy Bragg: The Three Dimensions of Freedom

Reni Eddo-Lodge

Here’s the second pilot of Cheerful Book Club from last year. Geoff and Ed chat to Reni Eddo-Lodge about her best-selling book, ‘Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race’. They discuss why the book was needed, the impact of structural racism in Britain and what Reni’s learnt since writing it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here’s the second pilot of Cheerful Book Club from last year. Geoff and Ed chat to Reni Eddo-Lodge about her best-selling book, ‘Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race’. They discuss why the book was needed, the impact of structural racism in Britain and what Reni’s learnt since writing it. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Reni Eddo-Lodge: Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race

Season 1 of Cheerful Book Club is over… But don’t worry, we’re bringing you our original pilot episodes for those who missed out. Here Ed speaks to Elizabeth Day about her best-selling book ‘How to Fail’. They swap notes on attitudes to failure, our inability to talk about it and learning to cope with when things don’t go to plan.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 1 of Cheerful Book Club is over… But don’t worry, we’re bringing you our original pilot episodes for those who missed out. Here Ed speaks to Elizabeth Day about her best-selling book ‘How to Fail’. They swap notes on attitudes to failure, our inability to talk about it and learning to cope with when things don’t go to plan.  Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Elizabeth Day: How to Fail

Christiana Figueres

Here’s something we recorded with two fab guests before the current public health crisis began. Christiana Figueres, architect of the Paris Agreement, and Tom Rivett-Carnac, her political strategist at the UN, are here to talk about their book, ‘The Future We Choose: Surviving the Climate Crisis’. It’s an honest but incredibly inspiring conversation about where we’re at, the choice we face on the climate emergency, and the actions we can all take to avoid the worst for the planet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here’s something we recorded with two fab guests before the current public health crisis began. Christiana Figueres, architect of the Paris Agreement, and Tom Rivett-Carnac, her political strategist at the UN, are here to talk about their book, ‘The Future We Choose: Surviving the Climate Crisis’. It’s an honest but incredibly inspiring conversation about where we’re at, the choice we face on the climate emergency, and the actions we can all take to avoid the worst for the planet. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Christiana Figueres & Tom Rivett-Carnac: The Future We Choose

Emily Oster

Special guest co-host Sarah O’Connor joins us for this conversation with economist Emily Oster. Emily chats about Cribsheet’ - her data-driven guide to parenting, covering everything from breastfeeding to screen time. We talk through the big myths, how gender drives research, and the best parenting advice she ever got.Cheerful Book Club is brought to you by VINTAGE books (https://penguin.co.uk/vintage). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Special guest co-host Sarah O’Connor joins us for this conversation with economist Emily Oster. Emily chats about Cribsheet’ - her data-driven guide to parenting, covering everything from breastfeeding to screen time. We talk through the big myths, how gender drives research, and the best parenting advice she ever got.Cheerful Book Club is brought to you by VINTAGE books (<a href="https://penguin.co.uk/vintage" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://penguin.co.uk/vintage</a>). Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Emily Oster: Cribsheet

Bill McKibben

We’re talking to veteran climate activist and founding father of the fossil fuel divestment movement Bill McKibben about his book, ’Falter: Has the Human Game Begun to Play Itself Out?’. Bill chats about the climate crisis, Ayn Rand’s lasting influence, and why solar panels and direct action could still save the world. Cheerful Book Club is brought to you by VINTAGE books (https://penguin.co.uk/vintage).  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re talking to veteran climate activist and founding father of the fossil fuel divestment movement Bill McKibben about his book, ’Falter: Has the Human Game Begun to Play Itself Out?’. Bill chats about the climate crisis, Ayn Rand’s lasting influence, and why solar panels and direct action could still save the world. Cheerful Book Club is brought to you by VINTAGE books (<a href="https://penguin.co.uk/vintage" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://penguin.co.uk/vintage</a>).  Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Bill McKibben: Falter

Ian McEwan

We’re ripping up the rules and venturing away from non-fiction this week. The wonderful Ian McEwan is here to chat through the themes of his latest novel, ‘Machines Like Me’. Ian talks about artificial intelligence, moral dilemmas and what really makes us human. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re ripping up the rules and venturing away from non-fiction this week. The wonderful Ian McEwan is here to chat through the themes of his latest novel, ‘Machines Like Me’. Ian talks about artificial intelligence, moral dilemmas and what really makes us human. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Ian McEwan: Machines Like Me

Rachel Maddow

This week we’re chatting to American broadcasting royalty Rachel Maddow about her new book, ‘Blowout: Corrupted Democracy, Rogue State Russia, and the Richest, Most Destructive Industry on Earth’. Rachel talks about the power of the fossil fuel industry, the state of politics on both sides of the pond, and why ice fishing helps her to unwind.Follow Cheerful on TwitterLike Cheerful on FacebookCheerful Book Club is brought to you by VINTAGE books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we’re chatting to American broadcasting royalty Rachel Maddow about her new book, ‘Blowout: Corrupted Democracy, Rogue State Russia, and the Richest, Most Destructive Industry on Earth’. Rachel talks about the power of the fossil fuel industry, the state of politics on both sides of the pond, and why ice fishing helps her to unwind.<a href="https://twitter.com/WeAreCheerful" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Cheerful on Twitter</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/WeAreCheerful" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Like Cheerful on Facebook</a>Cheerful Book Club is brought to you by <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/vintage/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">VINTAGE books</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Rachel Maddow: Blowout

Michael Lewis

Ed’s very excited about this episode! This week we’re speaking to Michael Lewis, author of a tonne of bestsellers including Moneyball, The Big Short and new book The Fifth Risk. Michael talks about the problems of markets, Donald Trump’s attitude to government, and why stories can be the best way to explore big ideas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ed’s very excited about this episode! This week we’re speaking to Michael Lewis, author of a tonne of bestsellers including Moneyball, The Big Short and new book The Fifth Risk. Michael talks about the problems of markets, Donald Trump’s attitude to government, and why stories can be the best way to explore big ideas. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Michael Lewis: The Fifth Risk

Mariana Mazzucato

We’re talking to top economist Mariana Mazzucato about her book, ‘The Value of Everything: Making and Taking in the Global Economy’. From ‘wealth creators’ to ‘risk takers’, Mariana challenges the stories we tell about who really creates economic value and dissects how these stories underpin government policy.Follow Cheerful on TwitterLike Cheerful on FacebookCheerful Book Club is brought to you by VINTAGE books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re talking to top economist Mariana Mazzucato about her book, ‘The Value of Everything: Making and Taking in the Global Economy’. From ‘wealth creators’ to ‘risk takers’, Mariana challenges the stories we tell about who really creates economic value and dissects how these stories underpin government policy.<a href="https://twitter.com/WeAreCheerful" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Cheerful on Twitter</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/WeAreCheerful" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Like Cheerful on Facebook</a>Cheerful Book Club is brought to you by <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/vintage/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">VINTAGE books</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Mariana Mazzucato: The Value of Everything

Join Ed Miliband, Geoff Lloyd and friends for a conversation about the biggest ideas in non-fiction books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex Beard

The wonderful Melissa Benn joins us as a guest co-host this week! We chat to Alex Beard, author of ‘Natural Born Learners’. Alex talks about his experience of teaching in London and how it inspired him to travel the world exploring the future of educationFollow Cheerful on TwitterLike Cheerful on FacebookLet us know what you thinkCheerful Book Club is brought to you by VINTAGE books Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The wonderful Melissa Benn joins us as a guest co-host this week! We chat to Alex Beard, author of ‘Natural Born Learners’. Alex talks about his experience of teaching in London and how it inspired him to travel the world exploring the future of education<a href="https://twitter.com/WeAreCheerful" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Cheerful on Twitter</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/WeAreCheerful" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Like Cheerful on Facebook</a><a href="https://www.cheerfulpodcast.com/contact" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Let us know what you think</a>Cheerful Book Club is brought to you by <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/vintage/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">VINTAGE books</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Alex Beard: Natural Born Learners

Rana Foroohar

Welcome to Cheerful Book Club! In our first episode we chat to Financial Times columnist, and scourge of Silicon Valley, Rana Foroohar about her latest book ‘Don’t Be Evil: The Case Against Big Tech’. Rana talks about the power of the tech industry, how it came to dominate our society and why she believes governments are starting to fight back.Follow Cheerful on TwitterLike Cheerful on FacebookLet us know what you thinkCheerful Book Club is brought to you by VINTAGE books Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Cheerful Book Club! In our first episode we chat to Financial Times columnist, and scourge of Silicon Valley, Rana Foroohar about her latest book ‘Don’t Be Evil: The Case Against Big Tech’. Rana talks about the power of the tech industry, how it came to dominate our society and why she believes governments are starting to fight back.<a href="https://twitter.com/WeAreCheerful" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Cheerful on Twitter</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/WeAreCheerful" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Like Cheerful on Facebook</a><a href="https://www.cheerfulpodcast.com/contact" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Let us know what you think</a>Cheerful Book Club is brought to you by <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/vintage/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">VINTAGE books</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Rana Foroohar: Don’t Be Evil

Welcome to Cheerful Book Club, the new podcast from Ed Miliband and Geoff Lloyd. Join Ed, Geoff and friends for a chat about the biggest ideas in non-fiction books.Coming soon... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Cheerful Book Club, the new podcast from Ed Miliband and Geoff Lloyd. Join Ed, Geoff and friends for a chat about the biggest ideas in non-fiction books.Coming soon... Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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