Rethink
BBC SoundsProfessor Ben Ansell asks some of the world's sharpest minds about the latest thinking, and what it might mean for policy and society.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 105 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||
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The Night Times Industries Association says one in four venues have shut down since 2020, and the sector will face an irreversible decline unless the government provides urgent support.
The industry was one of the worst hit during the pandemic, and ... more
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Illegal migrants come here and are a burden on services and the taxpayer. OR The only way to reduce inequality is to tax billionaires and giant companies who avoid tax.
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Aviation has a problem: it's reliant on fossil fuels which release greenhouse gases when they're burned in a jet engine. Other industries are worse polluters, but in the next few decades, they are likely to decarbonise much faster than the airline se... more
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- Ben Ansell misses the point… again
After the worst Reith Lecture series in a decade, Ben Ansell is still posing spurious questions without re-evaluating the underlying concepts, as “…rethink” seems to purport to do.
Why does he not question the institutions and received economic wisdom which would serve us in this crisis of Economics education (which is well observed). And, although I’ve never heard about the crisis in “Political Science”, this appears to be a related phenomenon.
…rethink needs more unorthodox voices in the tea... more
Apple Podcasts2Keith Duddy
Australia4 months ago - Great podcast
Enjoyed this, but why did you stop?!
Apple Podcasts5Lilly907
United Kingdom5 years ago Très bien
Podcast Addict45 years agoVio- nice contents smothered by disgusting ads
For a short, thought provoking podcast it's a pity that the prospect of being assaulted by ads, time and again, from an habitually offending car manufacterer is unbearable.
How come funding and message are so incompatible? Do American listeners get to hear ads for guns?
Apple Podcasts1carnaticstudent
Netherlands5 years ago - So good
absolutely love this series, but would appreciate an omnibus edition. thanks
Apple Podcasts5Ness RowlandsUnited Kingdom5 years ago
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Focusing on contemporary challenges and nuanced perspectives, this podcast engages various expert guests to explore topics that impact public policy and societal norms. Key discussions frequently revolve around issues such as climate change, economic dynamics, political psychology, and the implications of technological advancements, particularly related to artificial intelligence. Each episode is likely to feature diverse viewpoints, encouraging listeners to reassess established narratives and consider innovative solutions to pressing global problems.
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Rethink launched 5 years ago and published 105 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Rethink include:
1. Sarah Stodola
2. Simon Calder
3. Christos Giannakopoulos
4. Rowland Rees-Evans
5. Lee Elliot-Major
6. Edmund Fawcett
7. Jon Cruddas
8. Michael Gove
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