<p>In the second episode of our mini-series, "We Are Free to Change the World," inspired by Hannah Arendt's call to action, Dash Arts' Artistic Director Josephine Burton is joined by Labour MP for Norwich South, Clive Lewis.&nbsp;</p><br><p>From his House of Commons office, Clive Lewis discusses the struggle for freedom within contemporary politics. The conversation explores his belief that the "only real freedom we have is the freedom to... find out about the world around us," and his concerns about the "grim authoritarianism and a culture of fear" stifling creativity and genuine engagement in the Labour Party.</p><br><p>Join Josephine and Clive as they discuss the essential role of&nbsp;<strong>imagination and art</strong>&nbsp;in shaping political visions—from science fiction to the NHS, and the loss of social democratic parties’ ability to “<strong>dream big</strong>.” They also explore the difference between&nbsp;<strong>optimism and pragmatic hope</strong>&nbsp;as a driving force for political change, Clive’s experience as a participant in Dash Arts’&nbsp;<strong>speechmaking workshops&nbsp;</strong>and the need for&nbsp;<strong>collaboration and solidarity</strong>&nbsp;to counter increasing polarisation and fear.</p><br><p>Get your tickets for the live events for <strong>We Are Free To Change The World</strong> by going to the Dash Arts website : <a href="https://www.dasharts.org.uk/we-are-free" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.dasharts.org.uk/we-are-free</a>&nbsp;</p><br><p>Our intro music is Fakiiritanssi by <a href="https://www.maroufmajidi.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Marouf Majidi</a>&nbsp;</p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>