Hello! We’ve wrapped up warm and headed outside for a good old stroll... because this week we’re diving into the wonders of walking! We speak to neuroscientist and walking champion Shane O’Mara about why it’s so good for our body and mind. Then Joe Irvin from Living Streets and transport planner Susan Claris talk about how we can redesign our public spaces around people rather than cars.AND we chat to Grace Campbell about podcasting, feminism and why she’d never go into politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello! Now we’ve left the EU, Britain will have an independent trade policy for the first time in decades. We ask Ruth Bergan from the Trade Justice Movement and Nicola Smith from the TUC what progressives should be calling for in future trade deals. Then Todd Tucker explains what we can learn from the trade debate amongst Democrats in the US.AND food writer and campaigner Jack Monroe chats about being vegan(ish)Subscribe to the Cheerful Book Club feed. Search ‘Cheerful Book Club’ or go to https://podfollow.com/cheerfulbookclub/Get tickets for our Kings Place show on Thursday 12th March http://bit.ly/RTBCKingsPlace Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello! Can legal action help fight the climate crisis? In December, the Dutch Supreme Court became the first in the world to force a government to reduce carbon emissions - a major decision in a global wave of climate cases. We speak to Tessa Khan from the legal team behind the Dutch case and Tim Crosland, who’s brought similar action in the UK. Then Pat Parenteau explains how US cities are suing fossil fuel companies for their contribution to the crisis.AND linguist turned podcaster Anat Shenker-Osorio shares what she’s learned about the language behind progressive victories.Subscribe to the Cheerful Book Club feed. Search ‘Cheerful Book Club’ or go to https://podfollow.com/cheerfulbookclub/Get tickets for our Kings Place show on Thursday 12th March  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re launching a new podcast! The first episode of Cheerful Book Club is released today, featuring Rana Foroohar on big tech.Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Search ‘Cheerful Book Club’ or go to https://podfollow.com/cheerfulbookclub/Follow Cheerful on TwitterLike Cheerful on FacebookLet us know what you think Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello! Ed got into a conversion with young campaigners on the tube and was so inspired that it’s sparked a whole episode. Turns out they were involved in Advocacy Academy, a training scheme for young activists in South London. We talk to Advocacy Academy graduates, Rochelle Meaden and Sima Mangal, plus founder Amelia Viney about how it works and the campaigns it’s motivated. Then we turn to Olivia Clarke and Katie Cosgrave at Reclaim, who do amazing work boosting the voices of working class young people in Greater Manchester. Subscribe to the new Cheerful Book Club feed!Get tickets for our Kings Place show on Thursday 12th March  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello! The typical FTSE 100 CEO only had to work until 5pm last Monday (6th January) to earn as much as the average worker in the entire year. We chat to Deborah Hargreaves, director of the High Pay Centre, about rising executive pay and why she advocates including workers on company boards to tackle it. Then legal history whizz Ewan McGaughey explains what we can learn from the history of worker representation in the UK and around the world.AND Fabulous author Nina Stibbe is here to talk about her latest book, ‘Reasons to be Cheerful’ (nice title…!)Subscribe to the new Cheerful Book Club feed!Get tickets for our Kings Place show on Thursday 12th March  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello! We’re kicking off the new year with this live recording of Ed in conversation with author and activist Naomi Klein. They talk about the global climate movement, building support for a Green New Deal and Naomi’s latest book ’On Fire’.Subscribe to the new Cheerful Book Club feed!Get tickets for our Kings Place show on Thursday 12th March  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year (nearly)! It’s that time of year again: we’re counting down our top ten episodes of 2019. What’s going up? What’s going down? And what’s a non-mover? With the traditional special guest introduction from Tony Blackburn!Listen to the full episodes:BACK TO THE FUTURE: representing the coming generationsTREEDISTRIBUTION: shrubtastic reasons to plantA SOCIAL HOME REVOLUTION: the history and future of council housingREASONS TO BE BESIDE THE SEASIDEI FOUGHT THE LAW AND... I WON: the art of successful campaignsLIVE AT ABBEY ROAD: fixing music educationWHO’S AFRAID OF GDP: shifting to a wellbeing economyTHE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT: pupil climate strikes and the green new dealBORN TO (PARK) RUN: Geoff and Ed’s excellent adventureEMPIRE STATE OF MIND: overhauling the history we teach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello! We all know the best way to spread Christmas cheer is playing your favourite podcast for all to hear… Ed and Geoff have each brought a friend along to this year’s Christmas party. Lord Stewart Wood and Paloma Faith join us for mince pies, crackers and a chat about their highlights of 2019. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello! There aren’t many reasons to be cheerful this week, but we thought we’d talk about what the election result means for the big ideas we’ve been discussing over the last couple of years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.