39: Probation and Penmanship

Solomon Hughes, Principal correspondent for Private Eye, discusses the privatized probation service's myriad issues, from staffing cuts to government transparency failures. He highlights the detrimental effects of outsourcing on reintegrating ex-offenders. Meanwhile, cartoonist Richard Jolley shares insights on his EUphemisms series, examining how political cartoons critique absurdities in diplomacy, especially surrounding Brexit. The convergence of humor and serious political themes makes for a compelling listen.