
Jonn Elledgem
Author of "A History of the World in 47 Borders" and writer of the NIMBY Watch column. Shares a YIMBY perspective.
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Mar 28, 2025 • 49min
YIMBY vs. NIMBY – Can Labour’s new building plans work?
Hannah Fearn, a leading Housing Journalist, discusses Labour's new Planning and Infrastructure Bill and its ambitious goals for construction. Hugh Ellis from the Town and Country Planning Association highlights the bill's potential pitfalls, especially regarding local democracy. Jonn Elledge, an author and NIMBY critic, offers a YIMBY perspective on housing development. Together, they tackle the clash between NIMBY and YIMBY views, the urgent need for social housing, and the delicate balance between rapid development and community interests.

Oct 12, 2024 • 39min
Strange borders
Jonn Elledgem, columnist and author, sheds light on the arbitrary nature of borders in his latest book. Ivan Vad-Petersen discusses Norway's evolving security concerns along its border with Russia, particularly after NATO expansions. Jennifer Ballantyne-Pereira explores the fraught history between Spain and Gibraltar, emphasizing how Brexit has altered relationships. Meanwhile, Rob Hubert tackles the complexities of maritime boundaries in Arctic waters, discussing how these disputes could be further complicated by climate change.