170. President of Moldova, Maia Sandu: Holding the Line Between Democracy and Putin
How did Maia Sandu fight Russian disinformation in Moldova? What is it like to have a war in the country next door? Will the European Union accept Moldova with Russian troops in the country? Rory ...
12 Jan 1h 9min
169. Jimmy Wales: Wikipedia vs. Musk, AI, and the Battle for Truth
Who gave us an encyclopedia in our pockets? Why is the statement that Donald Trump is the "worst president in US history" allowed on his Wikipedia page? How do Brazilians and Americans differ on the...
5 Jan 1h 13min
168. A Climate Special: Populism, Security, and Leadership
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 narrat...
29 Des 202559min
167. Faith, Depression, and Finding Calm in the Chaos (Professor Mark Williams)
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 Al...
22 Des 20251h 5min
166. John Swinney: Identity, Independence, and The Future of Scotland
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 disr...
15 Des 20251h 14min
165. Anna Wintour: Culture, Influence, and the Power of Decisive Leadership
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 define...
8 Des 20251h 13min
164. Zack Polanski: Do The Greens Have What It Takes?
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? ...
1 Des 20251h 19min
163. Prison Reform, Masculinity, and Restorative Justice (James Graham and Jacob Dunne)
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 be...
24 Nov 20251h 10min
