Debunking the False Promises of the Wellness Industry
Juicing, biohacking, mindfulness apps, collagen supplements: the wellness industry has exploded into a $4.4 trillion movement. Wellness industry journalist Rina Raphael says that the self-care movemen...
23 Jan 202354min
The Sunday Debate: What is the legacy of Pope Benedict XVI?
As the world ushered in a new year on the 31st of December 2022, it also said goodbye to possibly its most well-known religious leader, Pope Benedict XVI. As a cardinal, Joseph Ratzinger’s uncompromis...
22 Jan 202336min
The Future of Ukraine and How Middle Powers are Reshaping the World
Observed from afar, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine might appear to be a replay of the Cold War stand-off between Russia and the West. But according to political scientist Ivan Krastev a closer look comp...
20 Jan 202357min
Resetting the Conversation on Race, with Coleman Hughes and Kenan Malik
Does the conversation on race need a reset? That is the question that Coleman Hughes and Kenan Malik explored when they came to Intelligence Squared in January 2022. Hughes is an acclaimed American wr...
18 Jan 20231h 1min
Do We Have More than Five Senses?
Why does the world appear different when we’re in love? How can one colour make us feel anger and another calm? Why do sounds like chewing and yawning cause emotional distress for some people? Aristot...
16 Jan 202343min
The Sunday Debate: Revere or Remove? The Battle Over Statues, Heritage and History
Statues and memorials to famous figures of the past adorn our towns and cities but what should be done when some of these figures have come to be seen by many people as controversial symbols of oppres...
15 Jan 20231h
The Futureverse – Redefining Legacy: How to Be a Great Ancestor, with Rory Stewart
In today's episode of Intelligence Squared, we hear from our podcast dedicated to exploring the possibilities of what lies ahead: The Futureverse. What if the solution to solving extreme poverty was ...
13 Jan 202343min
The Heir and the Spare: Prince Harry Takes Aim at the Royal Family
In his new memoir, Spare, Prince Harry has opened a Pandora's box of revelations on the carefully managed public image of the world’s most famous yet guarded family. The book reflects on his difficult...
11 Jan 202342min
