In this wide-ranging conversation, William is joined by writer and broadcaster Charlie Downes to discuss the deep cultural and political crisis facing the UK. They explore how our current institutions are failing, why a new moral foundation is essential, and what a meaningful alternative might look like. From the problems with modern democracy and the shortcomings of our political class, to the importance of family, community, nation and faith - this is a conversation about how we rebuild a broken country.
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