Paul Nurse: The power of genetics, battling politicians, and the fight against cancer
Paul Nurse: The power of genetics, battling politicians, and the fight against cancer
How close are we to finding a cure for cancer? What did the government do wrong - in scientific terms - during the pande... Read more
24 Jul 2023
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1hr 4mins
Feargal Sharkey: Teenage Kicks, Bobby Sands, and saving our rivers
Feargal Sharkey: Teenage Kicks, Bobby Sands, and saving our rivers
Can we reverse the damage done to our polluted rivers and seas? What was it like to write Teenage Kicks? How has Brexit ... Read more
17 Jul 2023
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44mins
Francis Fukuyama: Trump, Modi, and ‘The End of History’
Francis Fukuyama: Trump, Modi, and ‘The End of History’
What was the worst political mistake in modern history? How do religious Republicans bring themselves to support Trump? ... Read more
10 Jul 2023
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1hr
Michael Ignatieff: Fighting Orban's Global Conservative Cabal
Michael Ignatieff: Fighting Orban's Global Conservative Cabal
What's it like to know how your obituary will read? What makes the democratic system the best for fighting against clima... Read more
3 Jul 2023
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1hr 4mins
John Major: The Gulf War, Black Wednesday, and Populism (Part 2)
John Major: The Gulf War, Black Wednesday, and Populism (Part 2)
What was it like fighting New Labour? Why did Black Wednesday happen? How did Ian McKellen help bring the campaign for g... Read more
26 Jun 2023
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1hr 6mins
John Major: From Brixton to Downing Street (Part 1)
John Major: From Brixton to Downing Street (Part 1)
Why is Sir John Major a Tory? How did he make it from Brixton to 10 Downing Street? What was it like to witness the fall... Read more
19 Jun 2023
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51mins
Kate Raworth: Doughnut economics and thriving in balance
Kate Raworth: Doughnut economics and thriving in balance
In the 21st century, the impact of financial and environmental crises can be felt by all. But how do we marry the nature... Read more
12 Jun 2023
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1hr 1min
Mary McAleese: Building bridges as the President of Ireland
Mary McAleese: Building bridges as the President of Ireland
For former President of Ireland Mary McAleese, the personal is the political. Growing up in Belfast with a deeply person... Read more
5 Jun 2023
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52mins
Jonathan Powell: How to negotiate with terrorists
Jonathan Powell: How to negotiate with terrorists
The role of Downing Street Chief of Staff was created for him, and he was the only senior advisor to last the whole peri... Read more
29 May 2023
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57mins
Leo Varadkar: Ireland's Taoiseach on NATO, China, and Joe Biden
Leo Varadkar: Ireland's Taoiseach on NATO, China, and Joe Biden
How does the Irish Taoiseach feel about Brexit? Would Leo Varadkar consider himself a Tory in the English parliamentary ... Read more
22 May 2023
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39mins