Why the UK banned Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur
On Sunday, two prominent left-wing political commentators in the US — Hasan Piker and his uncle, Cenk Uygur – said they had been barred from visiting the UK.Both men were due to appear at the SXSW Lon...
3 Juni 27min
The dark side of reality TV
***This episode includes details of alleged sexual offences and misconduct and includes descriptions which some listeners might find distressing*** Married at First Sight UK is one of the UK’s biggest...
2 Juni 26min
How did prediction markets get so big?
On prediction markets such as Polymarket people are placing sometimes huge wagers on questions ranging from the sublime (‘will Jesus Christ return by the end of the year?’) to the very serious (‘will ...
1 Juni 26min
From campus to the Vatican, is an AI backlash growing stronger?
At the Vatican on Monday, Pope Leo XIV issued his first encyclical, a letter issued to the world’s bishops. In it, he criticised artificial intelligence and what he called the “culture of power” fuell...
29 Maj 26min
World Cup 2026: The most political of all time?
Politics, power and money have always been part of international sporting competitions, and football (or soccer) is no exception. However, this year’s World Cup faces new challenges. The United States...
28 Maj 29min
Is Iran schooling Trump in the art of the deal?
This week President Trump and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio have said negotiations with Iran are going well and suggested a deal could be days away. Iran has disputed this.Donald Trump says he wan...
27 Maj 26min
Is the US losing the EV race?
In 2025, the Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD overtook Tesla as the world’s biggest seller of electric vehicles. As conflict in the Middle East pushes up fuel prices and boosts demand for EVs, Chine...
26 Maj 28min
Ebola: How worried should the world be?
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization.The latest outbreak involves a ra...
25 Maj 27min
