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S2 · E46
Dec 5, 2024 · 30 min
The big trends that shaped 2024
In this season finale, Rachel and John look at some of the major trends shaping how we live today and those that are going to matter in the future.
S2 · E45
Nov 28, 2024 · 35 min
How do ethnic minorities in Britain vote?
Rachel and John are joined by James Kanagasooriam to discuss the long trends that explain the attitudes, values and voting patterns of Britain’s ethnic minorities.
S2 · E44
Nov 21, 2024 · 30 min
The doctor will see you now
Are we getting healthier? John Curtice and Rachel Wolf discuss the long term trends impacting the nation’s health with Neil Ferguson.
S2 · E43
Nov 14, 2024 · 28 min
Who’s watching the news?
John and Rachel are joined by Nic Newman from the Reuters Institute to discuss how the way we engage with news has changed and what this means for the future of journalism.
S2 · E42
Nov 7, 2024 · 36 min
It was the economy, stupid
As the world prepares for a second Donald Trump presidency, John Curtice and Ben Ansell look at the trends behind his victory and what the results mean for the future of American politics.
S2 · E41
Oct 31, 2024 · 33 min
Growth? What Growth?
John and Rachel are joined by Merryn Somerset Webb to discuss the big takeaways from the budget and what this means for the country's economic future.
S2 · E40
Oct 24, 2024 · 31 min
On the fence
With only two weeks to go until the US election, Rachel and John are joined by Professor Chris Carmen to discuss the polls, the big campaign moments and what may happen next
S2 · E39
Oct 17, 2024 · 28 min
Join the party
Who belongs to a political party these days? John and Rachel discuss the changing nature of political party membership
S2 · E38
Oct 10, 2024 · 33 min
Food! Glorious Food!
Rachel and John are joined by Professor Tim Lang to discuss food trends. From cooked liver to takeaway meals, what are the forces influencing our diets?
S2 · E37
Oct 3, 2024 · 30 min
Who should pay for university?
As universities face financial challenges, John and Rachel are joined by Professor Dame Alison Wolf to discuss higher education funding and how the system can be improved.
S2 · E36
Sep 26, 2024 · 36 min
Who votes Conservative?
The Conservative party had its worst election defeat in its history, both in terms of votes and seats. In this episode of Trendy John and Rachel discuss who votes Conservative and how has that changed over time.
S2 · E35
Sep 19, 2024 · 31 min
Who votes Labour?
Ahead of Labour’s party conference John and Rachel discuss who Labour’s voters are now and what policy challenges the government faces in the next few months.
S2 · E34
Sep 12, 2024 · 31 min
Have we reached peak Lib Dem?
As the Liberal Democrats party conference gets under way, John and Rachel take a look at liberal voting trends. Who are their voters and why do they vote liberal?
S2 · E33
Sep 5, 2024 · 31 min
Do trade unions still matter in the UK?
Over the last forty years trade union membership in Britain has halved. Critics of the new government have accused it of giving into union demands over public pay. John and Rachel discuss how important trade unions are in the modern workplace
S2 · E32
Aug 15, 2024 · 42 min
Keeping the lights on
How much energy do we use and where does it come from? To achieve net zero carbon emissions politicians will have to make some difficult decisions about how we power our lives and the economy
S2 · E31
Aug 8, 2024 · 31 min
Keir Starmer’s mission control
How do new prime ministers change the machinery of government to help deliver their priorities?
S2 · E30
Aug 1, 2024 · 33 min
What Labour and the Conservatives do next
John and Rachel look at how they’ve reacted to what they think voters were telling them and how this moment compares to 1997 when Labour last won a landslide
S2 · E29
Jul 25, 2024 · 36 min
From Butlins to Barcelona: how Brits holiday
John and Rachel take a closer look at where we go on holiday, how this has changed and the impact it has on local residents and the environment
S2 · E28
Jul 18, 2024 · 35 min
Double haters and the US election
With the Republican party convention in full swing, John and Rachel are joined by Professor Christopher Carman to discuss how political parties in the US have changed.
S2 · E27
Jul 11, 2024 · 38 min
Has France rejected the far-right?
John and Rachel are joined by UCL professor Philippe Marliere to discuss what just happened in France and what might happen next

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