138. Question Time: The Bullingdon Club, democracy vs. capitalism, and overcoming foot-and-mouth
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Media's Balance: Positivity vs. Elitism
This chapter delves into the media's inclination towards negative news, prompted by a listener's suggestion for happier stories. The speakers critique the cultural elitism of institutions like the Bullingdon Club at Oxford while advocating for improved political education and communication skills in schools. They connect historical debates in the Scottish education system to current challenges of anti-intellectualism and socio-economic disparities.
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