Melania Trump vs the world
Over the weekend, the self-titled documentary Melania hit cinemas worldwide. Its release comes at a volatile moment, with political turmoil at home and Donald Trump once again making waves over foreig...
2 Feb 16min
Britain’s 'dirty money' problem, with Joe Powell MP
Over the past few years, the UK government has promised a tougher stance on money laundering. With new challenges that include cryptocurrency and the soaring value of gold, how will Britain ever get c...
30 Jan 18min
Is London in a youth jobs crisis?
Unemployment among young Londoners has hit a nine-year high, and the latest figures show the jobless rate in the capital disproportionately affects 16 to 24-year-olds. So, is the future for young Lond...
29 Jan 11min
Will a £250 ground rent cap help homeowners?
In their election manifesto, Labour promised to tackle unregulated and unaffordable ground rent charges. So, is a £250 pound cap on ground rent real progress for homeowners? In this episode, host Tama...
28 Jan 16min
Will Brick Lane’s Truman Brewery become a data centre?
A £500m plan to redevelop East London’s historic Truman Brewery has sparked a bitter row in Brick Lane. The proposed scheme features new retail and restaurant units, a cinema, private housing and, con...
27 Jan 15min
'It’s not a question of if, but when': Tom Tugendhat on Iran's protests
Iran is facing one of the most brutal waves of extreme violence in its recent history. Beyond protests outside the Iranian embassy in London, the reaction from the UK government, and Britain as a whol...
26 Jan 17min
The Chinese super-embassy row, with Sir Iain Duncan Smith
The UK has approved plans for China to build its largest European embassy in London, near the Tower of London – a controversial move that has triggered serious national security concerns.As Keir Starm...
23 Jan 16min
BNW Preview: Ben Lamm
For episode five of Brave New World, Evgeny is joined by Ben Lamm, CEO and co-founder of Colossal Biosciences - the company working on de-extinction and species preservation, including its flagship wo...
22 Jan 14min
