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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 385 | Founded | 11 years ago | 
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In a wide-ranging interview, Andrew Doyle talks to Claire Fox about his new book, The End of Woke and why there is much still to be done to defend freedom.
Andrew notes that while some things have shifted in recent months – from the Cass Review and ... more
Dave Clements is a policy adviser, writer, and parent of a child diagnosed with ADHD and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Despite a longstanding scepticism about the claims made about the increase in these and other similar conditions, since becoming ... more
Claire Fox sits down with Jasleen Chaggar of Big Brother Watch and author Timandra Harkness to talk about the latest attack on our privacy.
The Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill does not sound like the kind of legislation that will... more
Recording of the introductory remarks at the Academy of Ideas Economy Forum on 20 March 2025.
Ever since the great financial crisis of 2008, growth in Britain – both in terms of GDP and living standards – has stagnated. While the Covid pandemic and ... more
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In a world of extreme views and vicious personal attacks Claire Fox and the Academy of Ideas is a refuge where decency and intellectual enquiry prevail.
Occasionally some interesting debates but too much time given to justifiably marginalised speakers who are amusingly unaware that no one’s listening because their ideas are inherently contradictory or willingly ignorant. The unearned arrogance is borderline comic.
Generally like the podcast when they have a variety of speakers. Hate when Claire’s appointed staff get together to generally regurgitate one idea ... no diversity of ideas there
These discussions are almost always lively, interesting, and full of intelligent points that make you think.
The topics are often pertinent but I’m afraid the analysis and information offered rarely confronts the subject properly. The Institute of ideas is not as original as pretends to be.
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The content focuses on a variety of contemporary socio-political topics, often featuring critical discussions around current events, academic viewpoints, and public debates. Themes range from identity politics and education to free speech, civil liberties, and economic policies. The discussions involve a diverse array of guests, including thinkers from various fields, providing unique perspectives that challenge mainstream narratives and encourage listeners to engage in critical thinking and debate. This content seems especially appealing to those interested in political discourse, social issues, and intellectual exploration, positioning itself as an antidote to mainstream media narratives.
Notably, the podcast tends to emphasize free spee... more
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Recent guests on Academy of Ideas include:
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2. Jasleen Chaggar
3. Timandra Harkness
4. Sall Grover
5. Katherine Deves
6. Mark Birkbeck
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