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The Bridge: a Disagreeing Well podcast from University College London and Students' Union UCL tackles some of the most hotly debated issues of our time and provides practical techniques to bridge the divide between conflicting views. Each episode, our student hosts Lea Hofer and Tara Constantine, along with expert UCL mediator Dr. Melanie Garson, dive into a polarising question with informed and p... more

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Is a blanket social media ban for children the best way to mitigate its harmful impact? 

Join host Lea Hofer in the inaugural episode of Disagreeing Well, the podcast from University College London and Students' Union UCL that equips you with tools ... more

Can the interests of ethnic minority voters truly be represented by right-wing parties? This episode dives into one of the most polarising questions in modern politics, demonstrating how to navigate deep ideological divides and find common ground for... more

Ever wondered if your photos ‘for the gram’ actually contribute to local problems? This episode tackles a massive question: Is tourism inherently exploitative and destructive to local communities? We enter the debate with the aim of showing you how t... more

The question of what it means to be a man has dominated recent conversations in the media and among policymakers. Many have described a "crisis of masculinity" fuelled by concerns over controversial figures like Andrew Tate and the rise of "incel" cu... more

Being a vegetarian or vegan has never been more popular, particularly among younger generations. A recent poll showed that 50% of Gen Z planned to be meat-free in 2025. With growing concerns about animal welfare, our changing climate, and personal he... more

With global tensions rising and many countries increasing defence spending, the question of National Service feels more urgent than it has in decades. Supporters argue it provides young people with structure, useful skills, and national pride, but cr... more

This new show tackles some of the most hotly debated issues of our time and provides practical techniques to bridge the divide between conflicting views.

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Jennifer Powers
Founder of the Unplugged Coalition
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Episode: Should we ban social media for children? With Daniel Angus and Jennifer Powers
Professor Daniel Angus
Professor and Director at Digital Media Research Center
Queensland University of Technology
Episode: Should we ban social media for children? With Daniel Angus and Jennifer Powers
Nels Abbey
Writer, broadcaster and author of Think Like a White Man
Episode: Can the interests of ethnic minority voters be properly represented by right-wing parties? With Albie Amankona and Nels Abbey
Albie Amankona
Broadcaster and co-founder of Conservatives Against Racism for Equality
Episode: Can the interests of ethnic minority voters be properly represented by right-wing parties? With Albie Amankona and Nels Abbey
Chris Christou
Presenter of The End of Tourism podcast
Episode: Is tourism inherently exploitative and damaging to local communities? With Chris Christou and Mark Worden
Mark Worden
Director of MiHi Digital and non-executive director of Visit Cornwall
MiHi Digital, Visit Cornwall
Episode: Is tourism inherently exploitative and damaging to local communities? With Chris Christou and Mark Worden
Richard Reeves
Writer, social scientist, and president of the American Institute for Boys and Men
American Institute for Boys and Men
Episode: Should traditional masculine norms and behaviours be celebrated or demonised? With Richard Reeves and Niobe Way
Dr. Niobe Way
Professor of Applied Psychology at New York University Steinhart and author of 'Rebels with a Cause.'
New York University
Episode: Should traditional masculine norms and behaviours be celebrated or demonised? With Richard Reeves and Niobe Way
Juliet Gellatley
Founder and director of the vegan campaigning group Viva
Viva
Episode: Is it right to eat meat in a prosperous society? With Juliet Gellatley and Nick Zangwill

Hosts

Lea Hofer
Student at UCL and host of The Bridge podcast
Tara Constantine
Host and student at UCL

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Can the interests of ethnic minority voters be properly represented by right-wing parties? With Albie Amankona and Nels Abbey
Q: Can you briefly summarise your position on the question of whether the interests of ethnic minority voters can be properly represented by right-wing parties?
Albie argues that the interests of ethnic minorities can be represented both in theory and in practice, based on his experience and that of others he knows.
Can the interests of ethnic minority voters be properly represented by right-wing parties? With Albie Amankona and Nels Abbey
Q: Can you kick us off by briefly telling us your position and how you came to hold it?
Nels believes that while theoretically yes, right-wing parties can represent ethnic minority interests, in practice they do not quite succeed.
Is tourism inherently exploitative and damaging to local communities? With Chris Christou and Mark Worden
Q: Mark, can you summarize your position on this same question?
Tourism can be beneficial if a balance is maintained among stakeholders; however, it does face challenges that must be addressed for sustainability.
Is tourism inherently exploitative and damaging to local communities? With Chris Christou and Mark Worden
Q: Chris, can you summarize your position on whether tourism is inherently exploitative and destructive to local communities?
Tourism itself is not inherently anything; the consequences depend on the local context, including housing issues and cultural commodification.
Is national service good for young people? With Manoj Harjani and Christos Tsoukalis
Q: If national service was ended in Greece tomorrow, do you think people would celebrate or do you think people would protest?
Christos confidently argues that people would celebrate as most are not looking forward to it, despite the friendships formed during service.

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2. Professor Daniel Angus
3. Nels Abbey
4. Albie Amankona
5. Chris Christou
6. Mark Worden
7. Richard Reeves
8. Dr. Niobe Way

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