Short Changed

The Intergenerational Foundation

Short Changed is the Intergenerational Foundation's new podcast series, where we speak to some of the UK’s leading experts about the issues that matter most to younger and future generations.

Across the series, we explore the policy challenges shaping young people’s lives today and the prospects of future generations tomorrow, from housing and democracy to taxation, student finance, and inheritance.

Short Changed builds on our previous podcast series, WhatIF?, which put young people’s voices at the centre of the policy debate.

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S5 · E6
August 17 · 34 min
Could youth clubs solve Britain's fairness problem? With Emma Warren
The decimation of youth clubs during austerity was a betrayal of young people, according to Emma Warren, a cultural documentarian and author of a recent book tracing the history and significance of youth clubs. At IF, we believe strongly in the importance of institutions that support young people in this country, and youth clubs are an often overlooked piece of that puzzle. Conor explores why they are more than just a ping pong table and a PlayStation, and what role they play in giving young people important opportunities in a society otherwise hostile to the young. If you want to find out more about the work of the Intergenerational Foundation: Take a look at our new-look website Follow us on Instagram Order Emma's book Up the Youth Club and find her on Instagram The Intergenerational Foundation is a research charity fighting for a fairer deal for younger and future generations. As the leading authority on intergenerational fairness in the UK, we produce research that challenges the status quo, shapes public debate, and drives meaningful policy change. Our charity number is 1142230.
S5 · E5
August 10 · 41 min
Why should we care about inequality? With Professor Danny Dorling
It's still a sad fact that where you are born in Britain, and which family you are born into, determines too many of your life's outcomes. Conor sits down with one of the UK's most eminent academics in this field to discuss how inheritance - in many different forms - can leave us in a divided society. If you want to find out more about the work of the Intergenerational Foundation: Take a look at our new-look website Follow us on Instagram Check out Danny's work here The Intergenerational Foundation is a research charity fighting for a fairer deal for younger and future generations. As the leading authority on intergenerational fairness in the UK, we produce research that challenges the status quo, shapes public debate, and drives meaningful policy change. Our charity number is 1142230.
S5 · E4
August 3 · 41 min
Is housing at the heart of unequal Britain? With Anna Clarke
A few decades ago, it wouldn't be unreasonable to imagine that if you got a good education, worked hard, then after a couple of years of renting you could buy your first home. Not so in 2026. These days having a home increasingly depends on parental help, inheritance or very high earnings, something that Senior Researcher Conor Nakkan explores with Anna Clarke, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the Housing Forum. While she argues we can't call it a housing 'crisis' anymore because the problem of housing shortages has been so protracted, she agrees that our housing situation can take the form of many individual crises: whether that is homelessness, someone who can't keep up with the rent, or overcrowded or temporary accommodation. Conor and Anna explore how we got to this position, why housing is such a driver of inequality between and within generations, and how to fix it. If you want to find out more about the work of the Intergenerational Foundation: Take a look at our new-look website Follow us on Instagram Find Anna on X and the work of the Housing Forum, a cross-sector membership network across construction and housing The Intergenerational Foundation is a research charity fighting for a fairer deal for younger and future generations. As the leading authority on intergenerational fairness in the UK, we produce research that challenges the status quo, shapes public debate, and drives meaningful policy change. Our charity number is 1142230.
S5 · E3
July 27 · 37 min
Should young people pay less tax? With Dr Julian Limberg
Nothing can be certain, except death and taxes. But our tax system can also shape inequality and increase gaps between generations. Conor sits down to talk with Dr Julian Limberg, Senior Lecturer in Public Policy at King's College London, about how our system rewards wealth rather than work, how to change our system to make it fairer for younger generations, and whether a wealth tax would really work. If you want to find out more about the work of the Intergenerational Foundation: Take a look at our new-look website Follow us on Instagram Check out Julian's recent paper on how support for taxation crumbles when it is perceived as unfair and the 2020 paper on how tax cuts for the wealthy only benefit the rich. The Intergenerational Foundation is a research charity fighting for a fairer deal for younger and future generations. As the leading authority on intergenerational fairness in the UK, we produce research that challenges the status quo, shapes public debate, and drives meaningful policy change. Our charity number is 1142230.
S5 · E2
July 20 · 50 min
Are young people more alienated from politics now? With Cameron Garrett
This week Conor sits down with Cameron Garrett, Deputy Director of Research at More in Common, which tries to understand what Britons think and why. They discuss what younger people want from politics, why so many are voting Green, the steep decline in political trust and whether our democracy serves the interests of younger generations. If you want to find out more about the work of the Intergenerational Foundation: Take a look at our new-look website Follow us on Instagram Check our Cameron's work at More in Common The Intergenerational Foundation is a research charity fighting for a fairer deal for younger and future generations. As the leading authority on intergenerational fairness in the UK, we produce research that challenges the status quo, shapes public debate, and drives meaningful policy change. Our charity number is 1142230.
S5 · E1
July 13 · 46 min
Are graduates getting a raw deal? With Jim Dickinson
In the first episode of this new series, Conor Nakkan explores the issue of student finance and higher education with Jim Dickinson, Associate Editor at WonkHE. Jim says: "One of the things I constantly say is this system is like an onion. There are lots of layers. Every time you remove one, you're more likely to cry." This complex subject has finally made headlines in recent months after years of campaigning from students and graduates, who have argued the system is not fair. Is that the case? If you want to find out more about the work of the Intergenerational Foundation: Take a look at our website Follow us on Instagram Read Jim Dickinson's work at WonkHE The Intergenerational Foundation is a research charity fighting for a fairer deal for younger and future generations. As the leading authority on intergenerational fairness in the UK, we produce research that challenges the status quo, shapes public debate, and drives meaningful policy change. Our charity number is 1142230.
S4 · E19
Dec 19, 2024 · 28 min
Episode 19: What IF we solved the cost of being young?
Why are young people having to set aside 70% of their weekly expenditure on essential spending? Listen to IF's Toby Whelton explain our latest research findings in our newly published report “Blowing the Budget: Why the young have to spend more than the old on Essentials” What are the financial pressures facing young people and how should government policy change? Here's a clue; it's all about housing costs! The Intergenerational Foundation is a research charity fighting for a fairer deal for younger and future generations. As the leading authority on intergenerational fairness in the UK, we produce research that challenges the status quo, shapes public debate, and drives meaningful policy change. Our charity number is 1142230.
S4 · E18
Sep 5, 2024 · 23 min
Episode 18: What IF we solved the housing crisis for the young?
This episode investigates the housing crisis facing younger generations in the UK and includes a discussion between the Intergenerational Foundation's CEO, Liz Emerson and Paul Brocklehurst of the Land Planning and Development Federation, which funded IF's research into how the housing crisis is playing out on a local level. The Intergenerational Foundation is a research charity fighting for a fairer deal for younger and future generations. As the leading authority on intergenerational fairness in the UK, we produce research that challenges the status quo, shapes public debate, and drives meaningful policy change. Our charity number is 1142230.
S4 · E1
Jun 5, 2024 · 19 min
Episode 17: What IF we introduced a wealth tax to help the young?
This episode explores the intergenerational fairness case for a wealth tax with discussion between IF co-founders Angus Hanton and Liz Emerson and the report author, Alec Haglund. It discusses how a moderate wealth tax would affect just 1% of the UK population while raising at least £18 billion a year which could be used to lower younger people's tax rates or even invest in free higher education. The Intergenerational Foundation is a research charity fighting for a fairer deal for younger and future generations. As the leading authority on intergenerational fairness in the UK, we produce research that challenges the status quo, shapes public debate, and drives meaningful policy change. Our charity number is 1142230.
S3 · E5
Jun 1, 2023 · 22 min
Episode 16: What IF we looked ahead?
Over the last 3 years these podcasts have been delving into a range of topics regarding intergenerational unfairness and we’ve provided a platform for dozens of people from all walks of life to have a voice. So for our season finale, it seems fitting to take us back to where we first started and talk to the people who started it all. The Intergenerational Foundation is a research charity fighting for a fairer deal for younger and future generations. As the leading authority on intergenerational fairness in the UK, we produce research that challenges the status quo, shapes public debate, and drives meaningful policy change. Our charity number is 1142230.
S3 · E4
Mar 13, 2023 · 12 min
Episode 15: What IF we brought back the lodgers?
We’re facing a shortage of affordable houses, and historically high levels of rent. Yet, despite this- over two thirds of homes across the UK are under-occupied. How does that make sense? We have the supply of rooms, and we have the demand from young renters- what’s the need for a crisis? What IF we brought back the lodgers? The Intergenerational Foundation is a research charity fighting for a fairer deal for younger and future generations. As the leading authority on intergenerational fairness in the UK, we produce research that challenges the status quo, shapes public debate, and drives meaningful policy change. Our charity number is 1142230.
S3 · E3
Jan 3, 2023 · 31 min
Episode 14: What IF we didn’t have a cohort of struggling students
University for young people today is expensive. Current students will be paying off their loans for the next 30 years, and 2023-24 university starters will be paying off for 40 years. Most will never repay their debt. Instead they will be on a treadmill of interest payments for the majority of their working life. What IF we didn’t have a cohort of struggling students? The Intergenerational Foundation is a research charity fighting for a fairer deal for younger and future generations. As the leading authority on intergenerational fairness in the UK, we produce research that challenges the status quo, shapes public debate, and drives meaningful policy change. Our charity number is 1142230.
S3 · E2
Nov 21, 2022 · 26 min
Episode 13: What IF we took trains instead of planes?
The UK needs to make significant efforts to decarbonise its transport network. How? Well – one way to do this is limiting UK-based aviation. Flying is the most environmentally harmful modes of transport. Alternatively, travel by train is seven times more environmentally friendly than flying. What IF we took trains instead of planes? The Intergenerational Foundation is a research charity fighting for a fairer deal for younger and future generations. As the leading authority on intergenerational fairness in the UK, we produce research that challenges the status quo, shapes public debate, and drives meaningful policy change. Our charity number is 1142230.
S3 · E1
Oct 17, 2022 · 36 min
Episode 12: What IF saving money was possible for the young?
The cost of living crisis means there’s less money coming in, and more money going out. So where does this leave young people and savings? What IF saving money was possible for the young? In our first episode of Season 3, Alisa Anwar talks to IF researcher Alec Haglund, young people Rory, Cameron and John, and Curtis Banks to find out more... The Intergenerational Foundation is a research charity fighting for a fairer deal for younger and future generations. As the leading authority on intergenerational fairness in the UK, we produce research that challenges the status quo, shapes public debate, and drives meaningful policy change. Our charity number is 1142230.
S2 · E5
Apr 29, 2022 · 39 min
Episode 11: What IF the post-Covid world benefited the young?
The Covid 19 era has increased the intergenerational divide within the UK. So now, more than ever, we have an opportunity to shape the post-Covid world. But what should this look like? What IF, the post-Covid world benefited the young? For our Season finale, Alisa Anwar is joined by young people and the co-founders of the Intergenerational Foundation to hear their thought. The Intergenerational Foundation is a research charity fighting for a fairer deal for younger and future generations. As the leading authority on intergenerational fairness in the UK, we produce research that challenges the status quo, shapes public debate, and drives meaningful policy change. Our charity number is 1142230.
S2 · E4
Mar 18, 2022 · 27 min
Episode 10: What IF taxes didn’t unfairly target the young?
COVID-19 saw the government spend vast amounts of money – from the furlough scheme, test and trace programme to PPE and vaccines rollout. On top of this our nation went into lockdown, output stalled, and we saw a 9.7% drop in our GDP. Who should pay? Well, young people have being forced to shoulder the costs of social care reform and COVID-19 spending. That's not fair. The Intergenerational Foundation is a research charity fighting for a fairer deal for younger and future generations. As the leading authority on intergenerational fairness in the UK, we produce research that challenges the status quo, shapes public debate, and drives meaningful policy change. Our charity number is 1142230.
S2 · E3
Feb 14, 2022 · 32 min
Episode 9: What IF we ended the cladding scandal?
Safe housing is a basic human right. This month we’re looking at how the cladding crisis impacts the young. How did we get here? What’s the solution? The Intergenerational Foundation is a research charity fighting for a fairer deal for younger and future generations. As the leading authority on intergenerational fairness in the UK, we produce research that challenges the status quo, shapes public debate, and drives meaningful policy change. Our charity number is 1142230.
S2 · E2
Jan 9, 2022 · 28 min
Episode 8: What IF COP26 listened to the youth?
Climate change is the greatest intergenerational issue facing our young. 50% of the world’s population are under 30, yet young people were not given a platform at COP to voice their opinions. So what do the young think? On this month's podcast Alisa Anwar is joined by investment committee member and stewardship lead for The National Trust Alice Bordini-Staden, young activists Paddy, Martin, and Ishaan, and IF researcher John Hobby, to find out more... The Intergenerational Foundation is a research charity fighting for a fairer deal for younger and future generations. As the leading authority on intergenerational fairness in the UK, we produce research that challenges the status quo, shapes public debate, and drives meaningful policy change. Our charity number is 1142230.
S2 · E1
Nov 27, 2021 · 28 min
Episode 7: What IF we looked back at the last 10 years?
And we're back for Season 2... Alisa Anwar returns to take you on a continued whistle-stop tour touching on everything we haven’t so far....but you’ll have to stay tuned to see what we have in store. First, we’re kicking off this season with a special episode- it’s special because this month is IF’s 10 year anniversary! We are grateful to Curtis Banks (a self-invested pension specialist) for sponsoring the research undertaken in this episode. The Intergenerational Foundation is a research charity fighting for a fairer deal for younger and future generations. As the leading authority on intergenerational fairness in the UK, we produce research that challenges the status quo, shapes public debate, and drives meaningful policy change. Our charity number is 1142230.
S1 · E6
Jun 1, 2021 · 32 min
Episode 6: What IF we analysed 'Generation Covid'?
COVID-19 has seen the Government spend hundreds of billions of pounds in order to protect primarily the health of older generations. In fact by March 2021, the total amount spent passed £400 billion. That’s the highest rate of government borrowing outside war time! In our final podcast episode we’re going to take a look back at a year of intergenerational injustice due to the pandemic. I’ll be taking you on a whistle-stop tour of key events since the first lockdown, discussing record breaking facts and figures, whilst also talking to young people and experts along the way. The Intergenerational Foundation is a research charity fighting for a fairer deal for younger and future generations. As the leading authority on intergenerational fairness in the UK, we produce research that challenges the status quo, shapes public debate, and drives meaningful policy change. Our charity number is 1142230.

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