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Who now has anything to say about the deindustrialisation of this country? Georgian townhouses on the moon. The highest GDP per capita in the Milky Way. Small modular reactors under every village green. This is Anglofuturism. Hosted by Tom Ough and Calum Drysdale. www.anglofuturism.co

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Back from the break and fuelled by Diet Coke, Tom and Calum push Josh on the harder questions. If HomeDAO is selecting for a new elite — relentless, agentic, indifferent to the rules of polite society — what kind of elite is it? The aristocrat as lea... more

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From a hand-dug allotment in Stroud, Tom and Calum announce a fundamental change of direction for the podcast. After eighteen months of speaking to founders, technologists, and policy thinkers, they have come to an uncomfortable conclusion: it was al... more

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From the King Charles III Space Station, Tom and Calum descend into a drone-filled kitchen in West Oxford — the home of HomeDAO, a startup programme that’s part incubator, part monastery, and part answer to a question British universities have stoppe... more

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Katie Lam came to Westminster via Goldman Sachs, Number 10, the AI company Faculty, and the Home Office. She has seen the British state from the outside and the inside and her verdict is the same both times: it is less than the sum of its parts.

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Katie Lam
Tory MP from the 2024 intake; former finance professional, worked in Number 10 and for the AI company Faculty
UK Parliament / Conservative Party
Episode: #048 - Katie Lam | Everything has to change for anything to stay the same
Ben Judah
Foreign correspondent, think tank commentator, author
Author of This is Europe and This is Britain
Episode: #047 - Ben Judah | Britain is squandering an empire
Will Orr-Ewing
Founder/Executive at Keystone Tutors, educator and commentator on tutoring
Keystone Tutors
Episode: #046 - Will Orr-Ewing | The tutoring industry is a billion pounds pointed at completely the wrong thing
Meri Beckwith
Co-founder of Lindus Health
Lindus Health
Episode: #044 - Meri Beckwith | Fully automated luxury NHS
Benedict Springbett
Railway and economic proposal expert
Episode: #040 - Benedict Springbett and Aeron Laffere | Coasean Christmas
Aeron Laffere
Producer and contributor to discussions
Episode: #040 - Benedict Springbett and Aeron Laffere | Coasean Christmas
Andrew Kramer
Represents Isambard, a manufacturer for critical industries
Isembard
Episode: #039 - Andrew Kramer and Rebecca Wray | A very Anglofuturist Christmas
Rebecca Wray
Podcast host of Looking for Growth, community activist
Looking for Growth
Episode: #039 - Andrew Kramer and Rebecca Wray | A very Anglofuturist Christmas
James Phillips
Researcher and co-author of the report A New National Purpose
Episode: #037 - James Phillips and Laura Ryan | How to cultivate outlier scientific talent

Hosts

Tom Ough
Host of Anglofuturism; co-host; engages in policy, tech, and culture debates with a provocative slant.
Calum Drysdale
Co-host and host; leads discussions on education, industry, and national strategy with a sharp, sometimes contrarian, viewpoint.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 104 ratings
  • The mode rating is 5/5

    Few reviews, all five stars, except for one detractor. Probably a well meaning friend of Tom or Calum trying to exalt them to reach beyond LEO.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bamartelly
    United States3 months ago
  • Amazing podcast

    So pleased I got to know about this podcast via unheard. Got to say this podcast bangs on about all the stuff I have been going on about for years. Every episode is great and really gets at the heat of the issue of what’s wrong with the UK especially the lack of foresight into investment in solid traditional industries but also other sectors like tech and in the space race.

    The way it is presented is great not boring to listen to.

    Keep up this great work we need more people in the UK talking a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BobbyRanger
    Japan8 months ago
  • The naïve optimism of anyone who thinks Anglia has a future is heartwarmingly endearing and just the ray of light called for in these dark times

    Podcast Addict
    5
    theodric
    8 months ago
  • The Neoliberal Tech Bros

    An interesting set of podcasts that cloaks its elitist, neoliberal outlook in a veneer of intellectual curiosity but in reality is pushing a very sinister agenda.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Vic K L
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Bring back the old theme tune

    Bring it back

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Www.compton
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Insightful, provocative critiques of UK policy and industry.
Strong synthesis of technology and society with bold ideas for the future.
Occasionally polarizing but consistently engaging and thoughtfully argued.

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#119
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Apple Podcasts
#174
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#048 - Katie Lam | Everything has to change for anything to stay the same
Q: Do you think the Conservative Party should lead reform, or can reform come from elsewhere?
Lam argues that reform should be carefully planned and detailed, with a commitment to ensuring government functions correctly; she believes the Conservative Party has a role in driving that argument, but reform needs to be systemic and well-structured rather than superficial.
#048 - Katie Lam | Everything has to change for anything to stay the same
Q: Can you describe the Britain you'd like to see in 50 to 100 years?
Lam envisions a Britain that remains vibrant and innovative, embracing change while preserving core values, with a strong space program, affordable energy (including nuclear), and a functioning state that supports enterprise rather than stifling it.
#046 - Will Orr-Ewing | The tutoring industry is a billion pounds pointed at completely the wrong thing
Q: Do you think specialized, elite curricula like an Odyssean or prep-school-inspired program could work in the UK?
Yes, but it should be balanced with broader civic aims, looking to successful models like Switzerland and Grande Ecole structures, focusing on producing thoughtful, capable citizens who can serve the nation rather than only chasing prestigious universities.
#046 - Will Orr-Ewing | The tutoring industry is a billion pounds pointed at completely the wrong thing
Q: What do you want from your children's education?
I want knowledge to be its own reward, with an education that vitalizes them—connecting what they learn to culture, history, and real-world roles in Parliament and public life, while also ensuring they have practical pathways to prosper.
#031 - Sam Adlen | The British company putting solar panels in space
Q: Why hasn't this been done before?
Due to the high cost of launching large systems into space, which is now becoming economically feasible.

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What is Anglofuturism about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A fast-paced, idea-driven program that embraces bold visions for Britain's future across politics, technology, and industry. Episodes frequently thread together deindustrialization, space and aerospace ambitions, education reform, and national identity, often weaving in provocative takes on elites, innovation ecosystems, and public policy. The show is notable for mixing rigorous policy discussion with speculative, sometimes humorous, takes on a post-digital Anglo future, offering listeners access to cross-cutting debates about how technology, industry, and culture could reshape the country.

What stands out is the penchant for controversial, forward-looking proposals (from space initiatives to new educational models) delivered in an accessi... more

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