Brainwashed: A New History of Thought Control
In this episode we explore the history of brainwashing - the process of pressuring someone into adopting radically different beliefs by using systematic and often forcible means. Daniel Pick, a Psycho...
7 Jun 202341min
Bach vs Beethoven - Part 2
This episode is part two of our live Bach vs Beethoven. The BBC’s Reeta Chakrabarti was joined by world-renowned cellist Steven Isserlis and acclaimed music critic Norman Lebrecht to discuss who was g...
5 Jun 202333min
Bach vs Beethoven - Part 1
Johann Sebastian Bach and Ludwig van Beethoven are without doubt two of the most sublime musical geniuses who ever lived. But which of the two was the greater? To battle it out In part one of this li...
4 Jun 202330min
Strutting with Pride: The Influence and Impact of LGBTQ Ballroom Culture
With roots in the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s, ballroom culture evolved into a vibrant movement that has since been a haven of self-expression, creativity, and community for the LGBTQ individuals,...
2 Jun 202334min
The Joys and Struggles of Disabled Parenting
When writer and musician Eliza Hull was pregnant with her first child, like most parents-to-be she felt a mix of nerves and excitement. But as a disabled person she faced added complexities. Would the...
31 Mai 202338min
Can Neurotechnology Already Read Our Minds?
In this episode we bring you our event ‘The Battle for Your Brain’, recorded on the 2nd of May 2023. Imagine a world where people who suffer from epilepsy receive alerts moments before a seizure, wher...
28 Mai 202338min
Skiing in Afghanistan: Is Tourism in Repressive Regimes Justifiable?
Whether it's skiing in Afghanistan, eating lobster in Cuba, or a package tour in North Korea - here are some things to consider for when you plan your next holiday. In this episode of the podcast we...
27 Mai 202336min
How Did The Conservative Party Come To Rule?
In this episode we bringing you the recording of our event ‘Tory Nation: How One Party Took Over’, recorded on the 10th of May 2023. The Conservative Party has been in power in the United Kingdom sinc...
25 Mai 202338min
