What happens when institutions abandon the people they serve? Matt Goodwin joins James Orr to expose the crisis in British universities, the rise of new media, and the urgent demand for political realignment.See more of Matt here: @drmatthewgoodwinEpisode Chapters:00:00 Trailer01:50 The Crisis in Higher Education20:18 The Rise of New Media and Its Impact34:44 The Role of GB News in Political Discourse37:55 The Need for Political Change and New Leadership39:25 The Call for a Political Revolution43:07 Rebuilding Trust in Political Institutions49:49 The Rise of Reform UK and Its Potential56:06 The Future of the Conservative Party and Political Realignment01:01:16 Defining the Movement: National Conservatism and Beyond01:04:52 Hope for the Future: A New Political Landscape01:08:24 Like & SubscribeProduced by https://www.arcadia-digital.com/This episode was recorded on 1 May 2025.🔵 THIS SERIESFirst Light | Episode #2First Light is a refuge of reason in a restless age—where the hard questions are welcomed, and easy answers are left at the door. Each episode unpacks the fault lines of our culture, from faith and politics to identity and belonging, all through the lens of our civilisation’s enduring wisdom. New episodes fortnightly. 🔵 SUBSTACKIf you value this content, and want to support us in making it, please consider becoming a subscriber over on Substack where you’ll get access to exclusive content.You can join us here:https://jamesorr1.substack.com/Thank you, and welcome to the team.🔵 SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jtw.orrX: https://www.x.com/jtworrApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-light-with-james-orr/id1837532287Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/5Wkn5RsDEDW471OVGAKdMj