Sinopsis
Colorful conversation on social, economic and religious issues from a Christian worldview perspective. Mark and Pete: a businessman and a pastor.Listen on Flame Radio 1521MW in NW England and podcasts on iTunes.Website: markandpete.comTwitter: @markandpete
Episodios
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Brexit Delay and the Return of Nigel Farage
15/04/2019 Duración: 19minBrexiteer Nigel Farage argued that he wasn’t willing to give up his hopes of leaving the EU after fighting for it for 25 years. He added that he would be leading his new Brexit party in these elections and MPs and Theresa May would be surprised about the impact they would have in the EU elections. The Brexit delay means the return of Nigel Farage to frontline politics. Mark and Pete analyse the ramifications.
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Jeff Bezos and the Big Divorce Bill
08/04/2019 Duración: 20minDivorce is a rampant problem but all is not as it seems. The world’s richest couple revealed the terms of their divorce on Thursday as Jeff and McKenzie Bezos – seen as the “parents” of the global online retail giant and media company Amazon – wrapped up their painful split. MacKenzie, now the ex-wife of Amazon’s founder and chief executive officer Jeff, will give 75% of their stake in the company and all voting rights to the billionaire entrepreneur.
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Why have we changed our attitude to gender?
01/04/2019 Duración: 25minGender confusion is endmemic and taking over society. It was mothersday recentlyu in the UK, but what is a mother when gender is fluid? Mark and Pete have the answers.
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Brexit: it's time to make your mind up
25/03/2019 Duración: 19minBritish MPs have voted for a delay in the Brexit process for three months or more, after struggling to agree on what terms the UK should leave the European Union on 29 March.You might think, after months of division, infighting and uncertainty that surely, surely, this means everything will go smoothly from here? Mark and Pete give their predictions. They were right about Trump and the referendum in 2016 so listen up.
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Crisis of School Cuts
18/03/2019 Duración: 24minA report by the National Audit Office of the UK has said schools face cuts of 8% in real terms by 2019-20. While the government said school funding would be ringfenced, headteachers are facing a mountain of increased cost. What is the answer to this? Let Mark and Pete tell you. For more: petertimothycooper.com
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Should the Internet be Better Regulated?
11/03/2019 Duración: 21minStripped of all the mystery and mystique, the Internet is an electronic delivery mechanism for messages and information. In that sense, it is not fundamentally different from other electronic communications networks such as radio, television and telecommunications. These other networks are regulated so should the internet be regulated in a similar fashion? Mar and Pete have the answers.
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Beyond Brexit: are we heading for lean times?
04/03/2019 Duración: 21minAmid rising uncertainty for investors, one thing looks increasingly likely — the UK is heading for a botched Brexit. If Parliament votes down the “withdrawal agreement” next week, as many expect, the political system will go into a tailspin — but what will happen beyond Brexit? Is Liam Fox right ?Businessman Mark and Clergyman Pete have the answers.
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Are politicians fit for purpose?
25/02/2019 Duración: 23minBrexit so far casts doubt on the functioning of the democratic parliamentary process and its ability to provide fair representation and protection of the interests of the British public. A central part in addressing this is the question whether the choice of parliamentary candidates and MPs is fit for purpose.
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Germs are not a real thing!
18/02/2019 Duración: 18minFox News host Pete Hegseth shared some hair raising news on air by claiming he hasn’t washed his hands in 10 years as “germs are not a real thing”. Mr Hegseth made the comments on Fox and Friends on Sunday after his co-hosts berated him for eating day-old pizza that had not been refrigerated. But the Harvard and Princeton graduate responded by claiming the infectious micro-organisms were not real as he could not see them.What do we make of this?
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The Dark Thoughts of Bezos
11/02/2019 Duración: 18minJeff Bezos head of Amazon was embroiled in scandal but took a courageous stand. His investigations into Donald Trump caused the National Enquirer to resort to blackmail. You couldn't make this stuff up.
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If I Could Turn Back Time
05/02/2019 Duración: 16minBrexit is a dumpster fire of poor strategy and mixed messaging. If only, the Prime Minister Theresa May might say, we could turn back time. Please Cher this episode.
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Why are risk takers so successful?
28/01/2019 Duración: 18minDonald Trump, Richard Branson et al, successful people are often risk takers? What can we learn from them? Colorful conversation on social, economic and religious issues from a Christian worldview perspective. Mark and Pete: a businessman and a pastor.Listen on Flame Radio 1521MW in NW England and podcasts on iTunes.Website: markandpete.comTwitter: @markandpete
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Brexit: where do we go from here?
21/01/2019 Duración: 21minThe next few weeks will be crucial if the differences are to be resolved and both the UK and the EU are to fulfil their stated shared aim of an orderly Brexit. But what will really happen? And will Nigel Farage rise like a Phoenix? Or is it all doom and gloom? Colorful conversation on social, economic and religious issues from a Christian worldview perspective. Mark and Pete: a businessman and a pastor.Listen on Flame Radio 1521MW in NW England and podcasts on iTunes.Website: markandpete.comTwitter: @markandpete
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How to Write a Pop Hit with Music Mark
14/01/2019 Duración: 15minRapper BALIVA joins Mark and Pete to show how to write a hit song, and actually do so live. Colorful conversation on social, economic and religious issues from a Christian worldview perspective. Mark and Pete: a businessman and a pastor.Listen on Flame Radio 1521MW in NW England and podcasts on iTunes.Website: markandpete.comTwitter: @markandpete
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What is the future for Britain?
07/01/2019 Duración: 24minBritain is leaving the EU in some fashion when Brexit kicks in in March. What then? What sort of country will Britain become? Is there hope? Mark and Pete have the answers.
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Outrageous Predictions for 2019
31/12/2018 Duración: 26minMark and Pete predicted the Trump win and the Brexit referendum result. If you want to get a good start to 2019, listen very carefully... From Brexit to war, from Climate Change to the Economy Mark and Pete let you know what will happen. Predictions guaranteed to be sometimes correct 100% of the time. Colorful conversation on social, economic and religious issues from a Christian worldview perspective. Mark and Pete: a businessman and a pastor.Listen on Flame Radio 1521MW in NW England and podcasts on iTunes.Website: markandpete.comTwitter: @markandpete
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Mark and Pete's Christmas Card Spectacular
24/12/2018 Duración: 18minHappy Christmas from Mark and Pete your favourite misanthropic conservative pundits. Throwing cynicism aside Mark and Pete open Christmas cards from some, well, interesting people. Colorful conversation on social, economic and religious issues from a Christian worldview perspective. Mark and Pete: a businessman and a pastor.Listen on Flame Radio 1521MW in NW England and podcasts on iTunes.Website: markandpete.comTwitter: @markandpete
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May, Macron and Merkel: in the Bleak Midwinter
17/12/2018 Duración: 20minPrime Minister May, Chancellor Merkel and President Macron have messed up big time, political woes are the order of the day for these national leaders. Why is this, what has gone so very wrong? Mark and Pete give the answers.Colorful conversation on social, economic and religious issues from a Christian worldview perspective. Mark and Pete: a businessman and a pastor.Listen on Flame Radio 1521MW in NW England and podcasts on iTunes.Website: markandpete.comTwitter: @markandpete
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Are We Ignoring The Real Dangers Of Climate Change?
10/12/2018 Duración: 21minIs the Paris Accord and other attempts to reduce carbon emissions a way to control the climate and reduce global warming? Or is climate change simply a fact of life? Is it all so much phooey? Mark and Pete give the answers.Colorful conversation on social, economic and religious issues from a Christian worldview perspective. Mark and Pete: a businessman and a pastor.Listen on Flame Radio 1521MW in NW England and podcasts on iTunes.Website: markandpete.comTwitter: @markandpete
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Life's Stresses: are we taking on too much?
03/12/2018 Duración: 21minOverwork and lack of support are driving teachers across England out of the profession much faster than they can be replaced. Why do we take on too much? How can you cope with stress and live a good balanced life? Mark and Pete give the answers.Colorful conversation on social, economic and religious issues from a Christian worldview perspective. Mark and Pete: a businessman and a pastor.Listen on Flame Radio 1521MW in NW England and podcasts on iTunes.Website: markandpete.comTwitter: @markandpete