Podcast · 126 episodes
Radical, page 4
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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Are You In A Social Media Echo Chamber? (Your Radical Questions with Louisa Munch)Louisa Munch (Academic, Social Media Influencer)12 Jan 2026 · 24 min · 11 chapters
Knowledge and Nostalgia: Why a University Education Should Be Free (Louisa Munch)In this episode of *Radical with Amol Rajan*, host Amol Rajan interviews Louisa Munch, a critical theorist, academic, and social media influencer.8 Jan 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 30 chapters
Can Donald Trump Be Compared To Julius Caesar? (Your Radical Questions with Tom Holland)In this episode, Amol Rajan engages in a thought-provoking discussion with historian Tom Holland, who delves into various radical ideas and answers listeners' questions.5 Jan 2026 · 22 min · 10 chapters
Radical History: Greek Gods, Roman Emperors and Religion (with Tom Holland from The Rest Is History)In this episode, historian Tom Holland joins Amol Rajan to discuss the history of radical ideas and their implications today.1 Jan 2026 · 53 min · 24 chapters
Radical Essay: How Is Technology Changing Our Lives? (A 2025 Review)In this final episode of 2025, Amol Rajan reflects on the insights gained from various guests over the previous episodes regarding the impact of technology on human life.23 Dec 2025 · 33 min
What Do You Think About AI Using Your Writing? (Your Radical Questions with Naomi Alderman)In this episode of Radical with Amol Rajan, bestselling author Naomi Alderman answers questions from listeners about her experiences in writing, her first non-fiction book, the implications of AI on…22 Dec 2025 · 25 min
Information Crisis: Why Social Media Bans Aren't The Answer (Naomi Alderman)Naomi Alderman, a renowned science fiction author, discusses the implications of the digital age, which she describes as a "third information crisis," comparing it to the advent of writing and the…18 Dec 2025 · 1 h 6 min
Should School Meals Be Plant-Based? (Your Radical Questions with Jamie Oliver)Jamie Oliver (Chef, Author, Campaigner)15 Dec 2025 · 24 min
Jamie Oliver: Obesity and Debt are Killing BritainIn this episode of *Radical with Amol Rajan*, Jamie Oliver discusses pressing issues facing Britain, namely diet-related diseases and debt.11 Dec 2025 · 58 min
What Do We Do About Young Men and Porn? (Your Radical Questions with Jordan Stephens)In this episode of Radical with Amol Rajan, musician and activist Jordan Stephens addresses pressing questions regarding young men's relationship with pornography and masculinity.8 Dec 2025 · 23 min
Porn and Masculinity: How to Teach Kids about Sex and Relationships (Jordan Stephens)In this episode, musician and campaigner Jordan Stephens discusses the evolving impact of online pornography on sex education and masculinity.4 Dec 2025 · 1 h 1 min
Will Conservation Become More Mainstream? (Your Radical Questions with Chris Packham)A platform for conversations about future-oriented ideas with radicals, pioneers, and innovators worldwide, focusing on topics like populism, climate change, economics, and AI.1 Dec 2025 · 24 min
A War on Climate Change: Are Environmental Activists Losing The Fight? (Chris Packham)In this episode, Amol Rajan engages with broadcaster and environmental campaigner Chris Packham, discussing the pressing issue of climate change.27 Nov 2025 · 1 h 6 min
How Good Is Vertical Farming? (Your Radical Questions with James Rebanks)A weekly podcast featuring conversations about future radical ideas with pioneers and innovators like James Rebanks, addressing various contemporary issues.24 Nov 2025 · 26 min
Beyond Ultra-Processed Foods: Can Farmers Fix Our Health and the Planet? (James Rebanks)In this episode of "Radical with Amol Rajan," host Amol Rajan interviews James Rebanks, a farmer and best-selling author, about the challenges facing British farming and the health of the food system.20 Nov 2025 · 1 h 9 min
Digital Dominance: How to Limit the Power of Big Tech (Sir Nick Clegg)In this episode, Amol Rajan engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Sir Nick Clegg, the former UK Deputy Prime Minister and ex-President of Global Affairs at Meta.13 Nov 2025 · 1 h 12 min
Irrational Humans: How Our Behaviour Shapes the Economy (Professor Richard Thaler)In this episode of *Radical with Amol Rajan*, the host converses with Nobel Prize-winning behavioral economist Professor Richard Thaler.6 Nov 2025 · 59 min
A New Generational Divide: Living with(out) the Bank of Mum and Dad (Dr Eliza Filby)In this episode, Amol Rajan talks with historian Dr. Eliza Filby about her book Inheritocracy and the generational divides affecting Millennials, Gen Z, and those coming after them.30 Oct 2025 · 1 h 9 min
ChatGPT and Google: The Tech Billionaire Taking On AI Companies (Matthew Prince)In this episode, Amol Rajan interviews Matthew Prince, CEO of Cloudflare, about the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the internet, specifically regarding content monetization and copyright…23 Oct 2025 · 1 h 2 min
A Fatal Punch: Why I Met the Parents of the Man I Killed (Jacob Dunne)In this episode, Amol Rajan interviews Jacob Dunne, who reflects on the events of July 2011 when, during a night out, he threw a punch that resulted in the death of James Hodgkinson.16 Oct 2025 · 1 h 43 min
Climate Migration: Confronting the Reality of Global Warming (Gaia Vince)Confronting the Reality of Global Warming9 Oct 2025 · 1 h 2 min
British Identity: How Schools Can Improve Multiculturalism (Katharine Birbalsingh)A weekly podcast featuring conversations with radicals, pioneers, and innovators, exploring how their ideas can help shape the future on topics ranging from populism and climate change to economics…2 Oct 2025 · 1 h 7 min
The Weaponisation of Science: How to Avoid a Global Catastrophe (Professor Carlo Rovelli)The intersection of theoretical physics and global socio-political challenges, focusing on AI, collaboration, and natural intelligence.25 Sep 2025 · 1 h 9 min
Life After Vogue: Why I Want To Reinvent Fashion Magazines (Edward Enninful)Why I Want To Reinvent Fashion Magazines18 Sep 2025 · 56 min