UK Column News Podcast 29th January 2024

Professor Diane Rasmussen spoke with Dr Stuart Waiton, a senior lecturer in sociology and criminology at Abertay University, about the recent investigation into — and subsequent vindication of — his decision to organise a classroom lecture by women representing Justice for Innoce ...  Show more

Todd Hayen and Jerm explore topics that range from personal choices during COVID, the nature of evil, and the role of storytelling in human culture, to the influence of technology and transhumanism.They delve into the philosophical and metaphysical aspects of human existence, soc ...  Show more

Today, we’re going back to September 15 2008, the day the Lehman Brothers collapsed, a pivotal moment in the global financial crash. Adam is joined by economics editor, Faisal Islam and columnist at the FT, Gillian Tett.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you wa ...  Show more

Today, we’re going to look back what happened after the collapse of Lehman Brothers - which sparked the global financial crisis. Adam is joined by economics editor, Faisal Islam and columnist at the FT, Gillian Tett.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want t ...  Show more

The countdown is on: Chancellor Rachel Reeves has just six weeks to finalise her Autumn Budget before the November 26 deadline. This week, she was in Washington DC for the annual meeting of the IMF, where she hinted at tax rises for the rich, while pinning some blame for Britain’ ...  Show more

Today, we’re going to look back at the impact after the signing of the Good Friday Agreement.It was the deal that brought an end to 30 years of conflict in Northern Ireland, known as the Troubles - and cost the lives of more than 3,500. Adam is joined by Nick Watt, Newsnight’s po ...  Show more