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The Exchange | Long-form interviews from the New Statesman

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Donald Trump
Politics
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Brexit
Power Dynamics
Russia
Ukraine
Labour Party
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Iran
Ben Lerner
European Union
Classics
Education
FIFA
Keir Starmer
China
Department Of Government Efficiency
Porn Industry
Pussy Riot

Oli Dugmore and New Statesman journalists confront the most influential voices of our time in extended one-on-one interviews.

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Michael Lewis has a unique understanding of the way modern America works, what motivates its citizens, and what makes money move.

He started out on Wall Street as a bond salesman in the 1980s; this would go on to serve as inspiration for his first b... more

We live in a world where as many people have instantaneous access to porn as to clean water.

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Since the publication of No Logo in 1999 - a critique of big brands and consumer culture - Naomi Klein has been one of the most influential voices in leftist politics in the world. In the past 3 decades, she’s explored the intersection of capitalism,... more

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Michael Lewis
Author of Liar's Poker, The Big Short, Moneyball and Going Infinite
Episode: The underground heroes fighting MAGA within the American government
Patricia Nilsson
Financial Times reporter and author of Guilty Pleasure: The Pornification of the Internet, the Economy, and Everything Else
Financial Times
Episode: Big tech was built on the porn industry
Naomi Klein
Author of End Times Fascism, collaboration with Astra Taylor
Author/ scholar
Episode: We should call this what it is: fascism
George Monbiot
Environmental activist and author
Environment/Author
Episode: Is it insane to drill the Jackdaw gas field?
Camilla Cavendish
Author of Generation Maybe; former policy advisor
Author, Generation Maybe; New Statesman interviewee
Episode: A wave of childlessness is sweeping the whole world
Owen Jones
Author of The Fall of the West; political commentator
Author, The Fall of the West
Episode: Owen Jones: Hubris haunts the West
Fuchsia Dunlop
Author and culinary expert on Chinese cuisine
Author of Five Tastes, Sichuan Cooking expert
Episode: How to understand China: through its food
Alexei Sayle
Comedian, writer, and public intellectual known for left-wing political commentary
Independent/Various ( zelf described in transcript as living in left-wing circles)
Episode: Life as a leftist has been a complete failure
Luke Harding
Journalist and author
The Guardian (former Moscow Bureau Chief)
Episode: Is Trump a Russian asset?

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Oli Dugmore
Host of The Exchange

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The underground heroes fighting MAGA within the American government
Q: Do Americans value public service in the way that they should?
Lewis says public attitudes are conflicted: polls often show distrust of government, while audiences respond with admiration when they hear stories of civil servants working for the public good.
The underground heroes fighting MAGA within the American government
Q: What was DOGE?
Lewis says DOGE was Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, given broad latitude by Donald Trump to cut the federal workforce and spending. He argues that its disruption also helped obscure a wider power grab.
Big tech was built on the porn industry
Q: Who regulates this industry? Who regulates the companies, who like the performers, the content that exists? Who regulates the tube sites like, is it the politicians?
Nilsson says credit card companies have become de facto regulators through their payment rules, while government efforts such as the Online Safety Act and SESTA-FOSTA also affect platforms and sex workers.
Big tech was built on the porn industry
Q: Tell me about the business model.
Nilsson explains that porn sites used affiliate marketing and advertising, then shifted toward collecting more detailed user data as ad blockers and smartphones changed the economics of online advertising.
A wave of childlessness is sweeping the whole world
Q: What persuaded you to write the book?
Camilla explains that her earlier work on aging led her to realize birth rates are falling worldwide, driven by a mix of economic and cultural factors, and that the question of why this is happening connects to people's lived experiences and regrets about timing.

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

Long-form, in-depth interviews with leading figures in politics, economics, media, and culture. Conversations tend to unpack complex policy debates, geopolitical shifts, and cultural trends through extended one-on-one dialogues that blend historical context with current events. Guests range from journalists and economists to politicians and authors, often crossing transatlantic perspectives (UK, US, Europe) and exploring how power, ideology, and public policy shape everyday life. The show frequently surfaces critical takes on liberalism, governance, market dynamics, and global affairs, delivered with rigorous analysis and anecdotal insight that helps listeners understand not just what is happening, but why it matters. A notable strength is ... more

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