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The Exchange | Long-form interviews from the New Statesman

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Politics
Culture
Power Dynamics
Pussy Riot
Ai Weiwei
Masha Alyokhina
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Vladimir Putin
Russia
Iran
Animal Rights
Happiness
Moral Ambition
Abolitionists
Climate Change
Historical Ideologies
Neo-Fascism
Philanthropy
Factory Farming
Democracy Preservation

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

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David Lammy
Deputy Prime Minister, Labour Party politician
Labour Party
Episode: David Lammy thinks his seat is safe
Masha Alyokhina
Founding member of the artist collective Pussy Riot
Episode: Masha Alyokhina is on the run
Ai Weiwei
Renowned contemporary artist and activist
Episode: Ai Weiwei has done enough
Rutger Bregman
Dutch historian and author known for advocating moral ambition
Episode: Rutger Bregman thinks happiness is overrated

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Oli Dugmore
Host of The Exchange, New Statesman

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David Lammy thinks his seat is safe
Q: What does winning this war look like?
Lammy outlines the ambiguity of the objective, stressing diplomacy, strategic calculations, and the risk of unintended consequences in the Middle East.
David Lammy thinks his seat is safe
Q: Is it your understanding then that these initial strikes by the Americans and Israelis are illegal?
Lammy deflects from giving a legal ruling, emphasizing his role as Deputy Prime Minister and focusing on duties to armed forces and the UK's obligation, while leaving legal determinations to others.
Ai Weiwei has done enough
Q: So how would you characterize your work now? Is it less political? Is it more geopolitical?
It's a very soft-tuned work with all good intentions, and colourful, and attractive, sometimes even sexy.
Ai Weiwei has done enough
Q: So do you find yourself self-censoring in your work and in your life?
Clearly. Normally, I would criticize whatever I like to, but which is not a good habit.
Ai Weiwei has done enough
Q: Will you be going back again?
I promised my mom, I will say, I said she had such a happy moment. I said, don't worry, I'll come back to see you every year.

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Long-form, one-on-one interviews with influential voices spanning politics, culture, and global affairs. Episodes frequently center on policy debates, justice reform, international relations, and the role of art and activism in shaping public discourse. Conversations tend to pair deep-dive policy analysis with personal narratives from guests who operate at the intersection of power, culture, and social change, offering listeners nuanced perspectives on current events and long-term societal trends. A notable strength is the ability to translate complex issues—ranging from governance and human rights to censorship and moral philosophy—into accessible, thoughtful discussions that appeal to politically engaged, intellectually curious audiences.... more

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