Mark Suzman, Gates Foundation: Countries should be embarrassed
“The fact that we are now the world's largest funder of the World Health Organisation should be a major embarrassment to every country on this planet.”Sam Fenwick speaks to Mark Suzman, CEO of Gates F...
12 Apr 22min
Simukai Chigudu, African politics professor: I support reparations
Amol Rajan speaks to Simukai Chigudu, associate professor of African Politics at Oxford University about the legacy of empire and how to reckon with the past. A member of the first generation born aft...
9 Apr 23min
Parmy Olson, AI expert: Who controls the future?
“These companies don't really care what governments do. Their priority is their shareholders, their own existence and the next quarter of growth. There is the possibility that governments can regulate...
7 Apr 23min
Eric Idle, comedian: Nothing is off limits in comedy
“I think there's nothing off limits [with comedy] because it's subconscious, it's examining things. I find it quite interesting. And Monty Python was particularly good at not allowing ourselves to be ...
5 Apr 12min
Jeremy Hansen, astronaut: Moon mission shows best of humanity
“I hope humanity will stop for a moment when four humans are on the far side of the moon and be reminded that we can do a better job as humans of just lifting each other up. Not destroying, but creati...
2 Apr 22min
Winnie Byanyima, head of UNAids: I am somebody who fights for social justice and gender equality
Winnie Byanyima, head of UNAids. has devoted her life to advancing human rights and equality, first in her home country Uganda, and then on the global stage: “We live in a complex world, a challenging...
31 Mar 22min
Mohammed Idris, Nigeria’s Information Minister: Stopping militant attacks
“I don't think they failed. I think that more work needs to be done. Nigerian security agencies are working around the clock to ensure that this does not happen again. We don't want to see people bein...
29 Mar 23min
Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, head of the WTO: What is going on in the Middle East will have a significant impact on trade
“The global economy is full of uncertainty… business doesn't do that well with uncertainty. So with respect to trade… what is going on in the Middle East will have a significant impact on trade” Ben...
27 Mar 22min
