When a young Eva Kollisch arrives as a refugee in New York in 1940, she finds a community among socialists who share her values and idealism. She soon discovers ‘the cause’ isn’t as idyllic as it seems. Little does she know this is the beginning of a lifelong commitment to activism and her determination to create radical change in ways that include belonging, love and one's full self. In addition to Eva Kollisch’s memoirs Girl in Movement (2000) and The Ground Under My Feet (2014), LBI’s collections include an oral history interview with Eva conducted in 2014 and the papers of Eva’s mother, poet Margarete Kolllisch, which document Eva’s childhood experience on the Kindertransport. Learn more at www.lbi.org/kollisch . Exile is a production of the Leo Baeck Institute , New York | Berlin and Antica Productions . It’s narrated by Mandy Patinkin. Executive Producers include Katrina Onstad, Stuart Coxe, and Bernie Blum. Senior Producer is Debbie Pacheco. Associate Producers are Hailey Choi and Emily Morantz. Research and translation by Isabella Kempf. Sound design and audio mix by Philip Wilson, with help from Cameron McIver. Theme music by Oliver Wickham. Voice acting by Natalia Bushnik. Special thanks to the Kollisch family for the use of Eva’s two memoirs, “Girl in Movement” and “The Ground Under My Feet”, the Sophia Smith Collection at Smith College and their “Voices of Feminism Oral History Project”, and Soundtrack New York.…
A political and topical discussion programme hosted by Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell.
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The world is an uncertain place, but Sir Keir Starmer has seemingly risen to the occasion. The UK Prime Minister has had his best week since arriving in Downing Street, first meeting US President Donald Trump, then bringing together a host of European leaders for a security summit in support of Ukraine. He did though have to contend with the resign…
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UK Prime Minister Sir Kier Starmer became the latest world leader to head to Washington to meet President Donald Trump. If the newspaper headlines are anything to go by, he's had a very successful visit. Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell discuss that, and how the Labour Party is responding to cutting the aid budget to fund increases in defe…
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Location Location Localism: Musk Mania and Trump's Dangerous Plan for Gaza
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38:36This week, co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell try to make sense of the chaos from across the Atlantic, including Elon Musk's government takeover and Donald Trump's plan for Gaza. They also discuss Emma's favourite domestic topic - local government reform. 'People seem dumbstruck' - Inside Musk's race to upend government – BBC News Trump says…
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After a wobble, Rachel Reeves worked to reset her party's relationship with business and sound positive in a big setpiece speech. However, the Government's backing of a third runway at Heathrow may lead to a row with London Mayor Sadiq Kahn. Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell look at the consequences of what was said this week. Before that, …
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In this episode of House of Comments, co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell discuss the reaction to the sentencing in the Southport knife attack case. They also look at the economic data that Rachel Reeves has to contend with. SPECIAL: Inauguration of Donald Trump 'A pin-drop that changed our lives': What Southport victims' families told the ju…
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It's been another very busy in politics both at home and abroad. Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Brunell look at the proposed ceasefire deal in the Middle East some more trouble for Sir Keir Starmer at home. Plus, why Kemi Badenoch really needs a win. Israel’s security cabinet convenes to approve deal to release hostages and pause the 15-month wa…
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Rachel Reeve vs Stagflation, Liz Truss vs Sir Keir Starmer
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29:25It's been a busy start to 2025, especially for Chancellor Rachel Reeves, who is having to deal with some severe market jitters. However, Kemi Badenoch has chosen to focus on the issue of grooming gangs instead and Liz Truss's lawyers have sent a Cease and Desist letter to Sir Keir Starmer. Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell discuss it all. U…
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It is the final show of the year, so co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell have a bit of fun and do a quiz. Who comes out on top? Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on BlueSky Charlotte Henry's website and newsletter – The Addition Emma Burnell on Twitter Emma Burnell on BlueSky Emma Burnell's newsletter, Hard Thinking on the Soft Left …
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It has been another major week in global affairs. After 50 years, the Assad regime in Syria has fallen. This has major implications in the Middle East and beyond. Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell discuss that and then look to home. The government was hit by news that the economy had shrunk 0.1% in October. They have been talking a lot abou…
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Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell unpack a dramatic week at home and abroad. They start with the government's collapse in France, discuss US President Joe Biden pardoning his son and then analyse Sir Keir Starmer's latest speech. The Prime Minister was attempting to reset his government, although the Labour spinners were not putting it quit…
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Remembering John Prescott, ICC Issues Netanyahu Arrest Warrant
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36:37In a packed week, co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell start by remembering John Prescott, the former Labour deputy prime minister who passed away aged 86. They also debate the ICC's decision to issue and arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu and others as well as developments in Ukraine. John Prescott: Political bruiser who played vital role …
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There are an awful lot of very complicated things going on at the moment. Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell try and make sense of it all. They discuss Elon Musk's Donald Trump's picks for the next US government, the scandal in the Church of England that led to the Archbishop of Canterbury's resignation and Kim Leadbeater's assisted dying bi…
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Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell discuss a host of issues, including the attack on Israeli football fans in Amsterdam, the rise in tuition fees and Kemi Badenoch's debut at PMQs. The main focus of the episode is, of course, Donald Trump's election victory and impending return to the White House. There's plenty to be worried about and lots …
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This week, Rachel Reeves became the first female Chancellor of the Exchequer to deliver a budget. As expected, various taxes went up. Farmers are one particularly unhappy group. Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell discuss some details of what Reeves announced. They also look ahead as US voters head to the polls to decide who will succeed Joe …
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Political and economic nerds stand by - it's time for the Budget! Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell preview what Chancellor Rachel Reeves is going to say. They also head Stateside as the US Presidential election enters the home straight. Sir Keir Starmer says those with assets are 'not working people' - paving way for possible tax rises - Sky News C…
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Taylor Swift Scandal: Sir Keir Can't Just Shake it Off
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29:33This week Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell discuss the implications of the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, and Foreign Secretary David Lammy's trip to China. They also discuss the ongoing fallout from Sir Keir Starmer's visit to a Taylor Swift concert. Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry's website and newsletter – The Addition Emma Burne…
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This week, Emma Burnell is away so Claire Pearsall joins Charlotte Henry. After 20 years in the Tories, Claire is in the perfect position to try and explain what on Earth happened in the shock leadership election result that saw previous favourite James Cleverly knocked out. Before that, they look at some rather uncomfortable polling for Labour. La…
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It's the Tory Party conference and Charlotte and Emma give their steaming hot takes on the beauty parade. Who has impressed and who deserves to be knocked out of the contest? James Cleverly has had a good week, but will that be enough? Before that, they take a quick look at the ongoing developments in the Middle East. Badenoch Runs UK Tory Leadersh…
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Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell discuss Labour's first conference back in government in 14 years. *Applause*. They debate if Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves were able to lift the gloom. They also analyse the ongoing war in the Middle East. Labour conference votes to reverse cut to winter fuel allowance in embarrassing blow to Starmer –…
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House of Comments returns after the summer! Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell discuss the rows currently engulfing the Labour party and the Prime Minister. From glasses to tickets to the football, Sir Keir certainly gets plenty of free gear! They also discuss someone who earns more than the PM - he's chief of staff Sue Gray. Sir Keir Starme…
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This week, the show starts in the US. President Joe Biden has announced he is not standing for re-election. It's a huge story and an end to an amazing career of public service. Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell discuss President Biden's legacy and Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign to succeed him. In the UK, they discuss Sir Keir Starm…
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It was the first Labour King's Speech in 14 years. There was no "Independence of the Bank of England" style surprise, but in its way the agenda for government was radical. Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell dissect the loyal address and discuss Vaughn Gething's demise as Welsh first minister. Wales - What Just Happened? Gething rival Miles l…
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Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell are taking a small post-election break. However, there is something special for you - an interview with author Sarah Ditum about her book "Toxic". Normal service resumes next week. Buy "Toxic" at: Amazon Bookshop.org Waterstones Sarah Ditum's newsletter, Tox Report Sarah Ditum on Twitter Charlotte Henry on …
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General Election 2024 brought us a historic election night. Sir Keir Starmer is the Prime Minister, Labour is in government for the first time in 14 years, the Tories are in tatters and the Lib Dems have the most number of seats ever. Oh, and Nigel Farage finally made it into Parliament. Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell unpack it all. Gene…
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The finish is so close we can practically taste it! Ahead of polling day on Thursday, co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell highlight six key seats to keep an eye and explain why. There are a few other issues to wrap up too, including a rather unsavoury incident at Warwick University Conservative Society. Tory student group condemned after vide…
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