

Novara FM: Britain is Broken. Can Anyone Fix It? w/ Dom Davies
Jul 4, 2024
Dom Davies, author of The Broken Promise of Infrastructure, discusses why Britain feels broken with crumbling bridges, failing systems, and colonial railways' lasting impact. They explore the shift from 'public works' to 'neoliberal infrastructure,' emotional connections to public services, community resistance, and the link between road rage and Thatcher's ideology. The importance of empowering communities and investing in equitable infrastructure for a better future is emphasized.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Narrative of 'Broken Britain'
02:08 • 5min
Evolution of Infrastructure and Global Politics
06:47 • 6min
Emotional Investments in Public Infrastructure
12:34 • 24min
Community Resistance and Alternative Infrastructure
36:10 • 11min
Analyzing the Link Between Road Rage and Margaret Thatcher's Ideology
46:40 • 2min
Interconnected Infrastructure and Wealth Origins in Britain
48:27 • 9min
Empowering Communities through Infrastructure Provision
57:57 • 3min