
How To Academy is London's home of big thinking. From Nobel laureates to Pulitzer Prize winners, we invite the world’s most influential voices to share new ideas for changing ourselves, our communities, and the world. Our biweekly podcast is your chance to hear in-depth from the most exciting thinkers in global culture.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 473 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureScience | |||

How do we understand the world and our place in it? Do our lives consist of a small number of dramatic turning points, or is there nothing but a series of gradual changes from infancy to old age? Are political elections genuinely transformational, or... more
Julia Belluz and Kevin Hall reveal the insights you need to better understand what's on your dinner plate, how it got there, and why you eat it.
Award-winning health journalist Julia Belluz and internationally renowned nutrition and metabolism scien... more
Though well-known across Europe by name, the real lives of women such as Joan of Arc and Jadwiga of Poland have been buried under banners of nationalistic agendas that have twisted their stories through the ages. Oxford historian Janina Ramirez joins... more
Today, trauma permeates media, from music and television to films and books. While the increasing openness is welcome, Darren has observed that the webs of digital networks surrounding us and which commodify our most vulnerable experiences often harm... more
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In disbelief that at the top of the episode for leading environmentalist Philip Lymbery (Farmageddon, Dead Zones) there is a McDonalds advert for a sausage sandwich breakfast. What an insult. Awful to advertise that regardless of who the guest is but I actually thought it was some kind of joke on this episode
Regularly listen to the podcast. Just had to grit my teeth listening to Anne Applebaum and her very one-sided views on autocracy, and the dangers of foreign countries meddling in the sovereignty of other countries.
On discussing the history of democracy in Latin America, there was the expected attack on Venezuela (Anne is let’s it be known she is close to the opposition) but what really irks me is that she mentions China, Russia and Iran, fair enough without ANY mention of the numerous interfer... more
Always compelling content!
Great variety of deep thoughts that have had an impact on me.
One of my very favourite series.
(And I have tried out perhaps 100 !)
An opportunity to hear influential ‘global thinkers’ discuss deeply significant topics but - all credibility is lost when the discussions are interrupted by adverts for crypto currency and the gambling industry.
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Conversations hosted feature a diverse range of influential thinkers who provide insights on pressing topics relevant to contemporary society. A consistent focus on the intersections of science, culture, and human behavior can be observed, with episodes often covering themes such as health, technology, migration, and the arts. The dialogues not only highlight personal stories but also delve into broader societal trends and issues, fostering a space for critical reflection and innovative ideas. Noteworthy is the inclusion of voices from various disciplines, including science, literature, and politics, creating a rich tapestry for listeners seeking to expand their understanding of the world.
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Recent guests on How To Academy Podcast include:
1. Ian Mortimer
2. Jens Stoltenberg
3. Marie Kondo
4. Philippa Gregory
5. Vas Krishnadulu
6. Nicole Wong
7. John Daughty
8. Dr. Kerry Burnight
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