Hello! In episode 4 we take on the challenge of keeping home rental affordable. Easy task right? Our guests Emmanuelle Cosse, former French housing minister, and Greg Beales from Shelter bring their expertise to the table and we called Grace and asked her about what it's like to have lived in a rent controlled home for over 30 years. We also discuss "CRUMBS!", retro labelers, and pencil rubbers in the ears.  AND Comedian Suzi Ruffell brings joy to the world by pretending to be an assistant stage director, she tells us why kids should be banned from Disneyland and wants everyone to have to "come out" to their parents    FURTHER READINGA blog from Generation Rent on rent controlsIPPR ReportResolution Foundation ReportShelter CONTACT USEmail us on - reasons@cheerfulpodcast.comLike us on FacebookFollow us on twitterLeave us a voicemail on skype - search for "Cheerful Podcast" CONTACT OUR GUESTSEmmanuelle Cosse on TwitterGreg Beales on TwitterSuzi Ruffell on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello! Here comes episode three! Why aren't women getting paid as much as the men doing the same job... and how do we solve it? We're joined by Victoria Budson and Jess Phillips MP to try and get out head around it We also discuss Theresa's cough, Hell Corner Farm, bedwetting, and the temptation to stop a lift full of tories  AND Comedian Sara Pascoe makes the world a better place with balloon cars, religious education, and man tax.   FURTHER READINGThe New York Times on the law against asking your salary in a job interviewThe Gender Action Portal from Victoria Budson's Women and Public Policy Program   CONTACT USEmail us on - reasons@cheerfulpodcast.comLike us on FacebookFollow us on twitterLeave us a voicemail on skype - search for "Cheerful Podcast" CONTACT OUR GUESTSWomen & Public Policy on TwitterJess Phillips MP on TwitterSara Pascoe on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello! Ready for episode two of Reasons to be Cheerful? In this edition, we'll explore the dominance of the high-tech giants like Uber, Google, Amazon and Facebook, whether we should curb their power and how with our guest Nick Srnicek. We also discuss Nick the Flying Brick, Quiz Master Ed, and terrible dancing. AND Comedian Bec Hill brings us her ideas to make the world that little bit better. Beds, school discipline for those naughty MPs, harassment, and being muted by Elon Musk.  FURTHER READINGThis, written by Nick Srnicek, in The GuardianOwn your social-media dataAnd this in the Financial TimesOh... and Bec Hill & Jay Foreman's song about Elon Musk  CONTACT USEmail us on - reasons@cheerfulpodcast.comLike us on FacebookFollow us on twitterLeave us a voicemail on skype - search for "Cheerful Podcast" CONTACT OUR GUESTSNick Srnicek on TwitterBec Hill on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello! Welcome to the first episode of Reasons to be Cheerful. In this edition, we'll explore Universal Basic Income (UBI) with Scott Santens.Find out about Ed's exercise humiliation, a near-visit to the Oval Office, and why Geoff's toilet is causing such a stir.AND We're joined by comedian Gráinne Maguire, who brings her ideas to make the world a better place. Think cows in hats, shame by search history and explaining the "joke". FURTHER READINGA great article from Scott Santens A\ guide to UBI for people who also enjoy animated videoA UK report on UBI by the RSAThe RSA Citizen's Basic Income Trust CONTACT USEmail us on - reasons@cheerfulpodcast.comLike us on FacebookFollow us on twitterLeave us a voicemail on skype - search for "Cheerful Podcast"CONTACT OUR GUESTSScott Santens on TwitterGráinne Maguire on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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