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Unemployment Crisis

Episode 10 of 12

Live current affairs debate from Swansea, chaired by Rick Edwards. The panel tackles the issue of long-term youth unemployment, and online safety is another topic under discussion.

麻豆官网首页入口 Three's monthly live current affairs debate programme returns with new presenter Rick Edwards, live from Swansea, in an edition which tackles the issue of long-term unemployment.

Swansea has the third highest youth unemployment in the UK and 12.5 per cent of 16-24 year olds are on some form of benefit. The number of 18 to 24-year-olds in Wales claiming jobseeker's allowance for more than a year increased fourfold between August 2011 and August 2012.

Amongst the panel facing questions from the studio audience is London grime artist Devlin, who is known for incorporating conspiracy theories and politics into his music, Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood and entrepreneur Shazia Awan.

Also under discussion is online safety and the recent reports of slut-shaming. A film based on the issues raised throughout the programme is included in the show, made by young people alongside 麻豆官网首页入口 Learning's The Lab.

The panel takes questions from the studio audience of 18 to 25-year-olds, whilst viewers at home can interact via social media and show what they think of the panel via the Free Speech Power Bar.

Radio 1's Breakfast news and sports presenter Tina Daheley takes the role of social media jockey, speaking up for the web responses and online comments.

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Role Contributor
Series Producer Susan Crook
Series Producer Susan Crook
Executive Producer Steve Anderson
Executive Producer Steve Anderson
Presenter Rick Edwards
Presenter Rick Edwards

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