Simon Jackson
Director of Music and Director of Studies in English at Peterhouse, University of Cambridge, expert in George Herbert's musical context.
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Dec 5, 2024 • 52min
George Herbert
In this engaging discussion, Helen Wilcox, an expert in English Literature, Victoria Moul, a specialist in early modern bilingual culture, and Simon Jackson, a music director and scholar, illuminate the life of poet George Herbert. They explore Herbert's unique blend of poetry and music, his influence on 17th-century Christianity, and the emotional depth of his works. Insights into his struggles with faith and chronic illness reveal the personal nature of his writing, while his lasting legacy continues to inspire both poets and worshippers today.
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Nov 25, 2025 • 22min
Wage against the machine: the distortions of minimum pay
Join Callum Williams, Senior Economics Writer, as he reveals the hidden costs of rising minimum wages and debates whether welfare is a better poverty solution. Alex Hearn, an AI Writer, discusses how AI-generated cover letters dilute hiring signals, impacting wages negatively. Meanwhile, Rebecca Jackson, Southern Correspondent, shares insights on Florida's innovative education reforms, including the rise of homeschooling and micro-schools, while raising concerns about accountability and outcomes in this bold experiment.
