Podcast · 126 episodes
Radical, page 3
by BBC Radio 4 · English
Conversations about the global forces reshaping our world and the radical ideas that could define the future. Radical is a twice-weekly podcast where pioneering thinkers, bold innovators and influential voices explore the ideas, trends and breakthroughs transforming society. From politics and climate change to economics and artificial intelligence, each episode tackles the biggest challenges facing our world, and the solutions that could help shape what's next. LISTEN: Listen to Radical every Monday and Thursday on BBC Sounds. You can also listen on your smart speaker - just say: "Ask BBC Sounds to play Radical." Available on most smart speakers. GET IN TOUCH: - Send us a message or voice note on WhatsApp: 0330 123 9480. - Email: Radical@bbc.co.uk - Or join the conversation using #BBCRadical.
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Rethinking Democracy: Would Citizens Do a Better Job than Politicians? (Hélène Landemore)Hélène Landemore argues that elections systematically produce oligarchy (rule by the few) and misrepresent the public, so democracy should be revitalized through “citizen rule” (sortition-based…2 Apr 2026 · 55 min · 26 chapters
Who Is Responsible For Over-Medicalisation? (Your Radical Questions with Dr Suzanne O’Sullivan)Over-medicalisation/overdiagnosis—who is responsible (science, clinicians, patients, private clinics, pharma), and how to decide when labels like anxiety, autism, ADHD are appropriate given no…30 Mar 2026 · 22 min · 9 chapters
Over-Diagnosis: Are Too Many People Being Given Medical Labels? (Dr Suzanne O’Sullivan)Over-diagnosis and over-medicalisation—when medical labels, screening, and tests do more harm than good, even if the diagnosis is technically correct.26 Mar 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 29 chapters
Should Former Colonial Powers Pay Reparations? (Your Radical Questions with Simukai Chigudu)Should Former Colonial Powers Pay Reparations? (Your Radical Questions with Simukai Chigudu)23 Mar 2026 · 24 min · 8 chapters
The Legacy of Empire: How to Reckon with the Past (Simukai Chigudu)Conversations with radicals, pioneers, and innovators on contemporary global challenges like populism, climate change, and AI.19 Mar 2026 · 57 min · 26 chapters
Do Polls Influence Public Opinion? (Your Radical Questions with James Kanagasooriam)James Kanagasooriam, Chief Research Officer at Focal Data16 Mar 2026 · 27 min · 9 chapters
Taking Back Control: Why ‘Agency’ Could Be The Next Big Idea In Politics (James Kanagasooriam)In this episode, Amol Rajan interviews James Kanagasooriam, a prominent pollster and political analyst, who discusses the concept of "agency" and its significance in contemporary politics.12 Mar 2026 · 55 min · 24 chapters
Does Marriage Need Modernising? (Your Radical Questions with Ed Davies)In this episode of *Radical with Amol Rajan*, the host engages with Ed Davies, a research director at the Centre for Social Justice, to discuss modern family life, changing marriage rates, and the…9 Mar 2026 · 26 min · 18 chapters
The Decline of Marriage: Why We Need to Prioritise Family Life (Ed Davies)Ed Davies, Research Director at the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ)5 Mar 2026 · 1 h 7 min · 27 chapters
How Can Families Limit the Ultra‑Processed Foods Their Kids Eat? (Your Radical Questions with Thomasina Miers)In this episode of *Radical with Amol Rajan*, the host engages with Thomasina Miers, a MasterChef winner and restaurateur, to discuss pressing questions regarding children's nutrition, food systems,…2 Mar 2026 · 24 min · 10 chapters
Health and Hospitality: When Does Food Stop Being Food? (Thomasina Miers)In this episode of Radical with Amol Rajan, Thomasina Miers, founder of Wahaca restaurants and the first winner of MasterChef, discusses the state of the UK's food system, focusing on ultra-processed…26 Feb 2026 · 52 min · 25 chapters
Is Capitalism Holding Back Social Mobility? (Your Radical Questions with Joe Seddon)In this episode of "Radical with Amol Rajan," the guest is Joe Seddon, founder of the tech-driven social enterprise Zero Gravity.23 Feb 2026 · 23 min · 11 chapters
Social Mobility: How to Break the Link Between Background and Opportunity (Joe Seddon)In this episode of Radical with Amol Rajan, the host converses with Joe Seddon, founder of Zero Gravity, about social mobility in the UK.19 Feb 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 31 chapters
Can A ‘Repair Not Replace’ Culture Be Revived In Fashion? (Your Radical Questions with Josephine Philips)Can A ‘Repair Not Replace’ Culture Be Revived In Fashion? (Your Radical Questions with Josephine Philips)16 Feb 2026 · 20 min · 8 chapters
Consumer Culture: Why We Need to Buy Less (Josephine Philips)In this episode of Radical with Amol Rajan, host Amol Rajan engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Josephine Philips, a tech entrepreneur and founder of SOJO, focusing on the fashion…12 Feb 2026 · 57 min · 24 chapters
How Do We Reduce Political Polarisation Online? (Your Radical Questions with Jonathan Haidt)In this episode of "Radical with Amol Rajan," social psychologist Jonathan Haidt addresses pressing listener questions related to the impact of social media on youth and the broader implications of…9 Feb 2026 · 21 min · 10 chapters
Social Media Bans: Are We at a Global Turning Point? (Jonathan Haidt)In this episode, Amol Rajan speaks with social psychologist Jonathan Haidt about the escalating concerns regarding social media's impact on children, especially in light of Haidt's advocacy for…5 Feb 2026 · 56 min · 24 chapters
Will There Be A Revolt Against AI Music? (Your Radical Questions with Panos A. Panay)A podcast featuring conversations with radicals, pioneers, and innovators tackling pressing global issues like populism, climate change, economics, and AI.2 Feb 2026 · 18 min · 8 chapters
The Night Manager: How To Make Great British Drama (Simon Cornwell)In this episode of *Radical with Amol Rajan*, Amol interviews Simon Cornwell, the executive producer and son of renowned author John le Carré.1 Feb 2026 · 50 min · 21 chapters
Inside the Music Business: The Grammys President on the Fight to Protect Artists (Panos A. Panay)Inside the Music Business: The Grammys President on the Fight to Protect Artists29 Jan 2026 · 48 min · 20 chapters
What Does It Take To Be A Foster Carer? (Your Radical Questions with Louise Allen)In this episode, Amol Rajan speaks with Louise Allen, a foster carer and author, discussing the nuances and challenges of foster care.26 Jan 2026 · 20 min · 15 chapters
Children in Care: How to Fix the Fostering Crisis (Louise Allen)In this episode of "Radical with Amol Rajan," host Amol Rajan speaks with foster carer and author Louise Allen about the pressing fostering crisis in England.22 Jan 2026 · 56 min · 25 chapters
How Will The Shift To Green Energy Reshape Global Politics? (Your Radical Questions with Professor Helen Thompson)Professor Helen Thompson (Expert on oil and global politics)19 Jan 2026 · 22 min · 13 chapters
Trump v China: How Oil Is Defining Great Power Politics (Professor Helen Thompson)In this episode, Amol Rajan converses with Professor Helen Thompson, a political economy expert from the University of Cambridge.15 Jan 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 23 chapters