In this episode, we dig into the UK’s recent social unrest with Andy Haldane, former Chief Economist at the Bank of England and now head of the Royal Society of Arts. We explore the deeper economic and social fractures that led to riots in marginalised communities and highlight the critical role of social capital—trust, community, and cohesion—as vital as roads and railways. Andy reveals how the breakdown of trust, fueled by social media and inequality, has left communities vulnerable. We challenge conventional economics, questioning whether governments are truly leveraging their financial power to fix these systemic issues. From Brexit to the erosion of trust in institutions, we discuss how countries like the UK and Ireland can rebuild through smarter public investment and stronger social connections.

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