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Rory Stewart: What Does it Mean to be a 21st-Century Tory?

Jan 18, 2024
In this podcast, Rory Stewart discusses what it means to be a Tory in the twenty-first century. He explores the history of political ideas and how they have shaped contemporary British democracy. The speakers also delve into topics such as the differences between the Tory and Labour parties, the role of institutions in safeguarding society, the benefits of decentralization and local empowerment, and the oddness of the political party system. They conclude with a discussion on the upcoming election and the hope for new ideas in AI and healthcare.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Labour, Poverty, and the Big Society
03:20 • 20min
3
Exploring 'Gulliver's Travels' and the Absurdity of Politics
23:10 • 2min
4
The Importance of Institutions and Empowerment
25:34 • 2min
5
Exploring the Benefits of Decentralization and Local Empowerment
27:52 • 2min
6
The Oddness of the Political Party System
30:14 • 14min
7
Discussion on the upcoming election, political parties, and hope for new ideas
44:09 • 3min