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End the triple lock & save social care

Sep 29, 2026 · 1h 1m

Summary

James O'Brien explores the political and economic complexities of potentially ending the state pension triple lock to fund social care, challenging common misconceptions about the policy's impact. He discusses the difficulty of selling this change to the public amidst a climate of political distrust and media disinformation, while soliciting listener suggestions for how to frame the issue effectively. The episode also features a segment on Martin Lewis standing up to obnoxious passengers on a train, prompting a broader discussion on public etiquette and entitlement.

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