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Mark and Pete
What on earth is going on? Mark & Pete have a few thoughts. A weekly British podcast about news, politics, culture, faith and the peculiar things people do. Mark and Pete tackle the big headlines and the smaller stories that probably tell us rather more about ourselves than we’d like. Theme music : Title Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Episodes
Mark and PeteDo we have a drinking problem?
Recent statistic show that the number of young people drinking alcohol is down. Is the new generation more responsible? Is there a still a problem with binge…
Mark and PeteLove thy neighbour!
Relationships in business, communities and for individuals as well as international relations: how does the Biblical concept of "Love Thy Neighbour" help. Is…
Mark and PeteThe Bible: what is its role today?
The Bible is highly influential and sells in huge numbers. It stands behind many cultures and phrases from it have become part of the English language. But…
Mark and PeteCan Britain afford the NHS?
The National Health Service was a groundbreaking effort to improve healthcare for all. After many years, has it become unsustainable. Is healthcare free at the…
Mark and PeteIs Short-termism Killing Business?
Excessive focus on short term results by some corporate leader results in poor strategy and a global downturn. The what, why and wherefore of short term…
Mark and PeteWhat Drives the Passion for Fashion?
From Saville Row suits to Primark spending on fashion showed a huge increase over the past year or so. What is the reason for this? Is fashion an indulgence or…
Mark and PeteThe Home Truths on Homelessness
Homelessness in the UK is increasing. But what exactly is the issue behind the statistics? And who is responsible? Colourful conversation on social, economic…
Mark and PeteLiving Below the Poverty Line
The great divide between rich and poor seems such scandal. But what are the rights and wrongs of wealth and poverty and where do you draw the line? What…
Mark and PeteBritain's Education Bottom of the Class?
With the school league tables showing more schools failing to make the grade, is Britain's education system bottom of the class? What is education in schools…
Mark and PeteThe Consequence of War
Is war worth it? Is war ever justified? What are the consequences of war, what should be our attitude and what does the Bible have to say? Colourful…
Mark and PeteDoes free speech exist?
Freedom of speech is assumed as a right in some societies. Is this good? How far ought free speech to be allowed? Should we be able to poke fun at other…
Mark and PeteWhere is God on the social ladder?
The concept of class still affects society today. Wealth, eduction, profession, religion all affect how people are positioned the social ladder. Are you middle…
Mark and PeteA time to reflect on 2014
A review of 2014 events - what do you remember, how was the year for you? Mark and Pete recall what's happened and what it all means for 2015 and beyond. Find…
Mark and PeteImmigration: open or closed door policy?
Open borders are a hot political topic in the US and in the UK. In Britain their is an open border to Europe but not to the rest of the world. Is this a…
Mark and PeteThe Growing Problem of Obesity
Are you fat? Obesity is a veritable epidemic in England and in Europe and the US. Shocking statistics on the demographics of obesity lead Mark and Pete to…
Mark and PeteThe Perils of Long Term Investments
Pensions and other investments are a way of ensuring that you are financially secure in your dotage. But how effective is the pension at supplying sums large…
Mark and PeteWhy does God love beards?
From Augustine to Spurgeon great preachers have great beards, apart from some honourable exemptions. What is it about beards that is so godly. And why does the…
Mark and PeteIs Britain in Moral Decline?
The UK went through a change in social attitudes in the 1960's. But what of earlier times, have such changes happened before. And if we get "back to basics"…
Mark and PeteUK - Why Don't We Make Anything Anymore?
British manufacturing looked like it had a great future back in the day, so what happened. Although government figures show an upturn in manufacturing…
Mark and PeteUK - the price of togetherness?
After the vote in the referendum on Scottish independence this week, we discuss the result and the political price paid by the constituent British countries to…
Mark and PeteCharity - home or abroad?
Should people give there time, money and resources to domestic causes or to foreign aid? What is the right balance? Business executive Mark and clergyman Pete…
Mark and PeteNorth vs South in Britain
Colorful conversation from Mark the businessman and Pete the clergyman. This time the topic is the North - South divide in the UK. Scottish independence…
Mark and PeteEthical Companies
Colorful conversation from Mark and Pete on what makes a company ethical. Twitter: @markandpete Become a supporter of this podcast…