Remembering Benjamin Zephaniah
The poet, writer and activist Benjamin Zephaniah sadly passed away this week, aged 65. In this archive discussion from 2019, journalist Samira Ahmed speaks with Zephaniah about his life's work and the...
8 Joulu 202346min
Michael Pollan and Xand Van Tulleken on the Science of Psychedelics
In this episode from the Intelligence Squared archive, we jump back to 2019 for a discussion with the acclaimed food writer Michael Pollan, whose book How To Change Your Mind is a deep dive into the w...
6 Joulu 202347min
For What it's Worth: The Importance of Recognition and Being Seen
Michele Lamont is a Professor of Sociology and African and African American Studies at Harvard University, and a pioneer of cultural and comparative sociology. Her new book, Seeing Others: How to Rede...
4 Joulu 202347min
Extremely Online: Taylor Lorenz on the Rise of the Creator Economy
Taylor Lorenz is a writer, tech journalist and columnist for the Washington Post. Her new book is is Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence and Power on the Internet. The book tells the...
3 Joulu 202329min
A Death in Malta: Paul Caruana Galizia on the Legacy of Daphne Caruana Galizia
Paul Caruana Galizia is an award-winning journalist and now author. His new book is A Death in Malta, which tells the story of the life and death of his mother, the investigative journalist Daphne Car...
1 Joulu 202329min
The Saudi Project, Part Three: Football Mad
For episode three of Intelligence Squared's new podcast exploring Saudi Arabia's pursuit of global influence, award winning author and journalist James Montague, who focuses on the intersection of foo...
30 Marras 202311min
The Patriarchs: Angela Saini on the Roots of Gendered Oppression
What are the true origins of gendered oppression? Why does gender inequality persist despite efforts for change? What part do we all play in keeping patriarchal structures alive? In Summer 2023 awar...
29 Marras 202337min
The Poetry Pharmacy Returns with William Sieghart
For this episode, we’re revisiting one of our favourite events from the past few years, The Poetry Pharmacy Returns. Back in 2019, we gathered a stellar line-up to celebrate the power of poetry all th...
27 Marras 20231h 22min
