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187. RETHINKING INFRASTRUCTURE: the case for social investment
187. RETHINKING INFRASTRUCTURE: the case for social investment
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54 minutes
Released:
Apr 18, 2021
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Podcast episode
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Hello! President Biden sparked a major debate when he described spending on social care and childcare as an investment in infrastructure. We’re exploring why the question of what counts as ‘infrastructure’ really matters. US policy expert Julie Kashen talks us through the US infrastructure debate then Professor Sue Himmelweit from the Women’s Budget Group explains why it could have far-reaching implications around the world.Plus author Eileen Jones tells us about her new book ‘How Parkrun Changed Our Lives’ and the unconventional way she launched it… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Apr 18, 2021
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Podcast episode
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