Alex Denley and Dr. Andrew Jones delve into the problem of death in pagan regimes using St. Augustine's 'City of God'. They discuss Cain's murder of Abel, founding cities by violence, inferior law of violence, and Christ's overturning of death. The contrast between paganism and Christianity, divine law in ancient times, and exploring biblical narratives are also highlighted.

Andrew Jones, VAT expert for self build and conversions, explains how to reclaim VAT on a self build or conversion project. Topics covered include qualification criteria, reclaiming process, DIY vs seeking help, understanding VAT on new builds vs renovations, and recent changes to the VAT reclamation process.

Andrew Jones, a VAT reclaim expert, discusses how to save thousands through effective VAT strategies for self-build projects. He emphasizes the importance of consulting a specialist early on to navigate the complexities of VAT in the UK. The conversation explores VAT implications for barn conversions and new builds, clarifying common misconceptions. Listeners will learn about building control completion certificates and crucial deadlines for HMRC claims, ultimately gaining essential knowledge to optimize their self-building finances.

Alex Denley, an enthusiast of Plato's political theories, joins Dr. Andrew Jones, who specializes in philosophical discourse on governance. Together, they unravel Plato's cyclical view of political regimes: starting from aristocracy, spiraling through democracy, and ultimately descending into tyranny. They explore how individual happiness mirrors societal conditions, the consequences of wealth disparity, and the philosophical crises inherent in governance transitions. Their discussion also touches on how Christianity may offer solutions to these cyclical challenges.

In this episode, guest host Jean-Georges Perrin discusses data contracts with Amy Raygada and Andrew Jones. They explore the role of data contracts in data mesh, the need for automation and collaboration, and the challenge of motivating data producers. They also discuss the key elements of a data contract and share their perspectives on multiple contracts. The episode emphasizes the importance of sharing ideas and feedback for improvement and provides links to connect with the guests.