The Week According To. . . Matt Hoy

Hearts of Oak engages in a wide-ranging conversation with Matt Hoy, who offers sharp critiques on social and political issues affecting Birmingham and beyond. Hoy begins by addressing the ongoing waste management strike in Birmingham, highlighting the binmen's fight to restore a 20% wage cut imposed by the Birmingham City Council, which has led to uncollected garbage and rat infestations. He accuses the council of prioritizing eco-friendly projects over essential services, despite rising council taxes, and questions their financial decisions.

 

The discussion shifts to local governance, with Hoy alleging corruption and a disconnect between the council's actions and citizens' needs. He criticizes the use of enforcement officers to collect council tax debts, claiming they operate through intimidation rather than legal authority, and urges listeners to know their rights. The conversation then broadens to global issues, including climate policies and political leadership. Hoy expresses skepticism about climate change narratives, praises Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ stance on geoengineering, and critiques UK opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer’s alignment with EU net-zero laws for undermining British sovereignty.

Hoy also contrasts former U.S. President Trump’s focus on national interests with what he sees as the failure of UK leaders to address constituent needs, arguing that political parties perpetuate corruption and disillusionment. The episode closes with reflections on societal issues like free speech, with Hoy lamenting the UK police’s focus on minor complaints—such as parental arrests over school disputes—over serious crimes, signaling a decline in civil liberties. Throughout, Hoy’s passionate critiques, paired with Peter’s probing questions, challenge listeners to rethink governance and civic engagement at both local and national levels.

 

Interview Recorded 4.4.25

 

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*Special thanks to Bosch Fawstin for recording our intro/outro on this podcast.

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