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In this timely and provocative audiobook, Stuart Maconie tells Britain’s Welfare State story through his own history of growing up as a northern working class boy. What was so bad about properly funded hospitals, decent working conditions and affordable houses? And what was so wrong about student grants, free eye tests and council houses? And where did it all go so wrong? Stuart looks toward Britain’s future, making an emotional case for believing in more than profit and loss and championing a just, fairer society.

In his new book, economist Dean Baker debunks the myth that conservatives favor the market over government intervention. In fact, conservatives rely on a range of "nanny state" policies that ensure the rich get richer while leaving most Americans worse off. It's time for the rules to change. Sound economic policy should harness the market in ways that produce desirable social outcomes: decent wages, good jobs, and affordable health care.

"Nanny, Fix England" is from the July 17, 2016 Opinion section of The New York Times. It was written by Julia Baird and narrated by Sam Scholl.

A historical and cultural exploration of the devastating consequences of undervaluing those who conduct the “women’s work” of childcare and housekeeping In taking up the mothercoin—the work of mothering, divorced from family and exchanged in a global market—immigrant nannies embody a...

When she got hired to drive for the Saudi royal family vacationing in Beverly Hills, Larson thought she’d been handed the golden ticket. Each day the royal women spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on plastic surgery and mega-shopping sprees on Rodeo Drive. But Driving the Saudis also reveals how Larson grew to understand the complicated nuances of a society whose strict customs remain intact even across.

Welcome to Playdate, the podcast where nanny life takes centre stage! Hosted by sisters and Pro Nannies founders Layla and Rée, this show dives into the laughs, lessons, and heartfelt moments that come with the unique world of nannying. With over 15 years of experience, London ladies Layla and Rée explore everything from tricky nanny-family dynamics to hilarious mishaps and magical moments with their families. Expect expert tips, guest interviews, honest insights, and plenty of sibling banter. New episodes drop every other Wednesday at 7 am. Grab a cuppa, get comfy, and come over and play!