Cumberland Lodge

Democracy 101 is the monthly podcast series from Cumberland Lodge, giving a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of democracy. In this episode, we ask what is populism and how can we identify it? To help us answer these questions, we speak to Steph Coulter from the Bennett Institute of Public Policy.

In this episode of Five Minutes With... we briefly catch up with iconic fashion designer Dame Zandra Rhodes, who has designed for countless household names including Freddie Mercury, Barbra Streisand, and Princess Diana. Dame Zandra explores the importance of personal connection in the digital age and how we can achieve it. You can subscribe to Cumberland Lodge’s podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, and other major podcast platforms. The views expressed in these podcasts are those of the speakers and not necessarily reflect those of Cumberland Lodge.

Part two of an intergenerational conversation, in celebration of South Asian Heritage Month, between our Programme Officer Munny and members of her family exploring this year's theme - free to be me.

In celebration of South Asian Heritage Month, our Programme Officer Munny sat down with members of her family for an intergenerational conversation around this year's theme - free to be me.

This episode of Five Minutes With... features Zara Mohammed, Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Great Britain. Zara talks about British Muslim identity, her experience as a young leader, and how we can create a more optimistic society for young people today. Recorded in May 2024, it offers a message of hope and a reminder of the importance of giving young voices a seat at the table.