In defence of Europe - from Charleston Festival
Charleston Festival is running until May 25. Find out more here.Ten years on from the referendum that redirected the course of British politics, the New Statesman's editor Tom McTague is joined by Car...
20 Maj 1h
Eric Schlosser's 25 year fight against the fast food industry
Eric Schlosser is one of America’s foremost investigative journalists, writing about everything from the prison system to nuclear weapons, exploring the hidden systems underpinning modern life. 25 yea...
13 Maj 43min
Mary Beard on the weaponisation of classics
Rather than a relic of the past, Mary Beard sees the classical world as a powerful tool for understanding the present.It's an idea she has explored in over twenty books on ancient history and numerous...
6 Maj 40min
Ben Lerner on the breakdown of American speech
In 2011, Ben Lerner stormed onto the scene with his debut novel, Leaving the Atocha Station, a winning blend of low comedy and high art. He has since firmly established himself as one of America’s mos...
29 Apr 40min
Anthony Seldon found hope in Auschwitz
Anthony Seldon, historian, educator and one of Britain's leading political biographers, has been for a long walk.His new book, The Path of Light, recounts his extraordinary 1300 kilometre passage to A...
22 Apr 47min
Fatima Bhutto feels lucky, even after watching her father's assassination
Fatima Bhutto was born into exile - and into one of the most powerful political dynasties in South Asia. Her life has been shaped by both privilege and profound personal tragedy. Born in Afghanistan, ...
15 Apr 1h 1min
George Saunders has no faith in Christian nationalism
For decades, George Saunders was known for his short stories. In 2013, in a Time Magazine 100 most influential people listing, he was described as “the best short-story writer in English".In 2017, he ...
8 Apr 39min
Yanis Varoufakis's authoritarian dark side
Last week Yanis Varoufakis, the former Greek finance minister and darling of the European left, turned 65.He celebrated his birthday on stage in London, gathering figures from across the left together...
1 Apr 1h 3min
