Sunder Katwala

Sunder Katwala leads British Future, focusing on immigration and identity. Alan Manning, an LSE professor, offers economic insights, while Madeleine Sumption analyzes migration trends from Oxford. Robert Colvile discusses policy implications. The group delves into public sentiment, revealing divides over immigration that mask agreement on specific groups, like Ukrainian refugees. They tackle the polarization fueled by media and politicians, advocating for honest discourse to bridge gaps in understanding and improve policy for a diverse UK.

Lorna Woods, a key architect of the Online Safety Act, discusses its challenges post-riots. Nazir Afzal shares insights on legal ramifications, while Yasmin Alibhai-Brown critiques media's role in framing immigration narratives. Sunder Katwala emphasizes the need for balanced representation. The conversation also touches on Elon Musk's X platform's advertising struggles and the evolving dynamics between journalists and the police, exploring the impact of misinformation in today’s media landscape.

The podcast reflects on conversations about values with guests like Greg Wise and Chris Packham. They explore vulnerability, childhood influences, and the impact of social media on values. Themes of fully aliveness, authenticity, and online spaces are discussed.