Podcast · 126 episodes
Radical, page 5
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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Identity Politics: Why the Left Needs to Stop Fighting Culture Wars (Ash Sarkar)In this episode of *Radical with Amol Rajan*, journalist and political commentator Ash Sarkar discusses her book *Minority Rule*, which critiques the left's focus on identity politics and advocates…11 Sep 2025 · 1 h 10 min
Artificial Intelligence: An AI Boss Warns About The Risks (Dario Amodei)Artificial Intelligence: An AI Boss Warns About The Risks4 Sep 2025 · 42 min
Jordan Schwarzenberger Part Two: A Radical Religious ConversionAmol Rajan, a presenter for BBC Radio 4's Today programme, engages in conversations with radicals, pioneers, and innovators worldwide, exploring their radical ideas on various topics such as…29 Aug 2025 · 29 min
YouTube, Insta and TikTok: A Guide to Growing Your Social Media Following (Jordan Schwarzenberger - part one)Conversations about tomorrow, featuring radicals, pioneers, and innovators discussing topics like populism, climate change, economics, and AI.28 Aug 2025 · 37 min
Homelessness and the Housing Crisis: How To End Rough Sleeping (Sabrina Cohen-Hatton)Homelessness and the Housing Crisis: How To End Rough Sleeping21 Aug 2025 · 48 min
Fake News: How We Can Save Ourselves From Disinformation (Eliot Higgins)Amol Rajan engages with radicals, pioneers, and innovators to discuss trends shaping our future, including populism, climate change, economics, and AI.14 Aug 2025 · 1 h 6 min
Books v Screens: Why Every School Needs a Library (Katherine Rundell)In this episode of *Radical with Amol Rajan*, host Amol Rajan engages with best-selling children's author Katherine Rundell.7 Aug 2025 · 53 min
Britain’s New Right: Could Reform Replace The Tories? (Dr James Orr)In this episode of the "Radical with Amol Rajan" podcast, Amol Rajan interviews Dr.31 Jul 2025 · 1 h 11 min
Robert Macfarlane: Rivers Are Dying So Give Them RightsRobert Macfarlane: Rivers Are Dying So Give Them Rights24 Jul 2025 · 1 h 9 min
Grey Britain: Do We Need To Have More Children? (Dr Paul Morland)In this episode, Amol Rajan engages with demographer Dr. Paul Morland, who discusses the implications of Britain's declining birth rate and presents radical ideas to address the demographic…17 Jul 2025 · 54 min
From Trump to Corbyn: How Social Media Shapes Politics (Billy Bragg)How Social Media Shapes Politics10 Jul 2025 · 52 min
Law and Order: How to Fix Britain's Courts (Lady Hale)In this episode of Radical with Amol Rajan, the host engages in a conversation with Lady Hale, the former President of the UK Supreme Court.3 Jul 2025 · 53 min
Knife Crime: Can Education Save Lives? (Steve Chalke)A podcast featuring conversations with radicals, pioneers, and innovators discussing critical global issues and radical ideas for the future.26 Jun 2025 · 53 min
The Future of War: How Should the West Respond to its Enemies? (Sir Niall Ferguson)In this episode, Amol Rajan speaks with historian Sir Niall Ferguson about contemporary global tensions, including the Middle East and the notion of a new Cold War.19 Jun 2025 · 46 min
AI and Sexism: The Fight Against Misogyny Online (Laura Bates)Amol Rajan, a presenter on BBC Radio 412 Jun 2025 · 51 min
Populism, conspiracies and... Doctor WhoThe podcast features conversations with radicals, pioneers, and innovators discussing topics such as populism, climate change, economics, and AI.5 Jun 2025 · 40 min
Is your mobile phone the best or worst friend you’ve ever had?Is your mobile phone the best or worst friend you’ve ever had?29 May 2025 · 42 min
Gary Lineker, the BBC and celebrity influencersAmol Rajan engages with radicals, innovators, and pioneers discussing contemporary issues like populism, climate change, economics, and AI, exploring their radical ideas for a better future.22 May 2025 · 35 min
Eurovision: Europe’s biggest election*Radical with Amol Rajan* invites discussions with radicals, pioneers, and innovators across various fields, exploring how their ideas can shape the future.15 May 2025 · 38 min
Joe Biden, VE Day and the politics of nostalgiaIn this episode, Amol Rajan and Nick Robinson discuss the 80th anniversary of VE Day, reflecting on its significance and exploring the politics of nostalgia.8 May 2025 · 52 min
North Korea fights for RussiaIn this episode of Radical with Amol Rajan, the discussion centers around the recent confirmation that North Korean troops are fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine.1 May 2025 · 39 min
Is Putin playing Trump on Ukraine?Fiona Hill (former advisor to Donald Trump on Russia)24 Apr 2025 · 45 min
Is Trump on a collision course with China?In this episode of "Radical with Amol Rajan," host Nick Robinson discusses the escalating tensions between the United States and China with former spy Nigel Inkster, who is now a senior advisor at…17 Apr 2025 · 46 min
Trump’s Tariff U-turnIn this episode of the podcast "Radical with Amol Rajan," hosted by Nick Robinson, the discussion revolves around President Donald Trump's recent decision to pause higher tariffs on goods from most…10 Apr 2025 · 42 min