Podcast Episodes

A Climate Special: Populism, Security, and Leadership

Episode 168

Can the planet sustain infinite economic growth, or is GDP a flawed metric? Is the UK genuinely decarbonising, or is it simply outsourcing its pollution? How can politicians defeat the populist narra…

Published on 17 hours ago

Faith, Depression, and Finding Calm in the Chaos (Professor Mark Williams)

Episode 167

From Parliament to Prison, how can people find calm in chaotic environments? How does one cope with grief during the festive period? What are some successful ways to combat depression?

Rory and Ala…

Published on 1 week ago

John Swinney: Identity, Independence, and The Future of Scotland

Episode 166

What is the future of the Scottish independence movement? How does the SNP rebuild trust and support for independence after a series of bruising scandals? Why did the Scottish First Minister feel dis…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Anna Wintour: Culture, Influence, and the Power of Decisive Leadership

Episode 165

Why should everybody get fired at least once? As the former Editor-in-chief of American Vogue, how does Anna Wintour use fashion as a cultural and economic force? Why is Anna’s leadership style defin…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Zack Polanski: Do The Greens Have What It Takes?

Episode 164

Why has Green party membership exploded since Zack Polanski became leader in September? What radical economic reforms is he fighting for? Why have the Greens stopped talking about the environment? 

Published on 4 weeks ago

Prison Reform, Masculinity, and Restorative Justice (James Graham and Jacob Dunne)

Episode 163

Jacob Dunne killed someone as a teenager, how did he seek forgiveness from his victim’s parents? What is restorative justice? How did Jacob’s experience of the criminal justice system compel him to b…

Published on 1 month ago

Gareth Southgate: Patriotism, Leadership, and How To Inspire Young Men

Episode 162

What invaluable life-lessons did Gareth Southgate learn by missing a high profile penalty in the Euro 96 semi-finals? Does the former England manager see a future for himself in politics? How should …

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Putin, Trump, and 500 Years of Resisting Russia (Radek Sikorski)

Episode 161

What was it like for Radek Sikorski to be a refugee in the UK from communist Poland in the 80s? How will the war in Ukraine come to an end? Why is populism on the rise in Europe and how do we fight i…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Michael Gove: Education, Brexit, and Trump (Part 2)

Episode 160

What is Michael Gove's lasting legacy on education in the UK? Would he have come to his position on Brexit if it weren't for Dominic Cummings? Is Nigel Farage's Reform a better chance for the UK than…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Michael Gove: My Journey From Left to Right (Part 1)

Episode 159

How did Michael Gove go from campaigning for Labour leader Michael Foot in 1983 to becoming a Conservative MP? What is the impact that Rupert Murdoch has had on public life? What do Michael and Rory …

Published on 2 months ago