Podcast Episodes

‘Humans are not evolved for modern life’ - evolutionary biologist Ella Al-Shamahi

Ella Al-Shamahi grew up as a Muslim creationist, part of a ‘tribe’ that believes that humankind was created whole by a higher power. At university, she enrolled in courses that studied evolution, spe…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

'Israel is controlling Gaza by starvation' says acclaimed Palestinian chef

Sami Tamimi is one of the brains behind the hugely successful and influential Ottolenghi restaurants, which he launched with his friend and long-time collaborator Yotam Ottolenghi.

The pair co-wrote …

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Trauma surgeon: what I witnessed in Gaza and why we need action now

Morgan McMonagle is an Irish trauma and vascular surgeon who has been to the heart of some of the world’s most harrowing conflicts. Twice, he has traveled to Gaza, working in hospitals under constant…

Published on 3 months ago

Trump is 'autocratic and imperious' - Michael Gove

Michael Gove, now Lord Gove of Torry in the City of Aberdeen, was a cabinet minister under David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak. He ran to be leader of the Conservatives twice, f…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Jacinda Ardern on how to lead, Trump and Israel-Iran

Jacinda Ardern is arguably the most globally famous and lauded New Zealand Prime Minister of modern times. 

Her international profile began with her being the world's youngest head of government at th…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Want to live to 100? Here’s how - Devi Sridhar

Whilst life expectancy is declining in the UK and America and other high-income countries, some tech billionaires have become obsessed with life longevity - but which factors really impact how long w…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Comedian Stewart Lee on why he won't tour Trump's America

Once described as the 'comedian's comedian' Stewart Lee has been performing stand up since 1988.

He is known for pushing boundaries with his intelligent, self-referential and often provocative style …

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Meet the most important person in British theatre - Indhu Rubasingham

Newly appointed National Theatre Director Indhu Rubasingham becomes the first woman and person of colour to lead the theatre in it's 60 year history.

She sat down with Krishnan Guru-Murthy to discuss…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

‘Antidepressants are like alcohol or cannabis’ | Joanna Moncrieff

Joanna Moncrieff is a British psychiatrist, author and researcher who is a prominent and controversial voice in the research of depression.

Her 2002 study ‘The Serotonin Theory of Depression: A Syste…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Why our prisons are broken - and how to fix them | expert explains

Pia Sinha worked in prisons for 24 years before being appointed CEO of the charity Prison Reform Trust and she describes herself as a "ridiculously optimistic" person, who believes the prisons can be…

Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago