Mid-atlantic - Conversations About Us, Uk And World Politics

Guests: - Professor Carl Chinn, MBE A historian, he's a broadcaster and author.- Jane Hayes She's an award winning, the award winning politics and people editor of Birmingham Live- Jez Collins The founder of the Birmingham musical archive,- Alex Yip Conservative councillor for the city of Birmingham representing Sutton Coldfield Wylde GreenOverview: In this episode, host Roifield Brown talks about the multifaceted crisis Birmingham is experiencing, focusing on the city's financial predicament, historical context, social conditions, economic disparities, and the impact of austerity measures. The discussion delves deep into the reasons behind Birmingham’s current situation, including the disparity between the bustling city centre and the poverty-stricken suburbs, reflecting on the essentiality of restoring power to local governments and a need for tangible solutions to alleviate the numerous challenges Birmingham faces.Key Points Discussed: 1.  Existential Crisis: Birmingham is undergoi