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What do the Soviet Union and the current British economy have in common? What can studying the philosophy of science reveal about our economic systems? Is the depoliticisation of economics a dangerous pipe dream?Join political economist Abby Innes as she argues that treating soci ...  Show more

Who are we? Why are we here? Does life have a meaning beyond itself? Join former Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, and groundbreaking psychiatrist, literary scholar and author of 'The Matter with Things', Iain McGilchrist, to explore the nature of meaning, and why we shou ...  Show more

Influencers gone wild! The girls are chatting about the ins and outs of what it’s like to be an influencer. What actually happens on brand trips, getting exposed for “flying” on fake private jets, and some ridiculous stories of what people will do just to land a deal.  To learn ...  Show more

Embark on a cultural journey with Caroline Stanbury and Sergio Carrallo as they delve deep into the differences that bring them closer together in this captivating podcast. From diverse backgrounds, they explore the rich tapestry of their individual cultures, weaving a narrative ...  Show more

Yascha Mounk is a political scientist and author focused on the challenges facing liberal democracies and the rise of populism. As a Johns Hopkins University professor and senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, he critically examines identity politics in modern soc ...

If we think about cynicism’s true meaning, or what may be better captured by the term “skepticism” today, we realize that it encourages us to look deeply at our world, what we have accepted as the norm, and what needs to be changed and reimagined. Learn more about your ad choices ...  Show more