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Bankrupt Birmingham + Could Reproductive Rights Derail Trump?
Feb 27, 2024
The podcast discusses Birmingham City Council's financial crisis, the impact of IVF on the US Presidential Race, and the Alabama Supreme Court case on embryo rights. It also explores online hate towards female football pundits and Nikki Haley's strategy in the Republican race.
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- Birmingham City Council faces severe financial strain due to outstanding equal pay claims and costly IT systems, necessitating service cuts and job reductions.
- The Alabama Supreme Court ruling frozen embryos as children has halted IVF procedures, sparking legal uncertainties and impacting couples midway through treatment.
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Financial Strain on Birmingham City Council
Birmingham City Council faces severe financial strain due to outstanding equal pay claims and issues with costly IT systems, leading to an inability to balance finances. To address this, significant service cuts, asset sales, and job reductions are necessary, with a 10% increase in council tax planned over two years, affecting services like bin collections, youth services, and cultural organizations.
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