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Your weekly review of culture, life and society from the New Statesman, hosted by Tanjil Rashid.

Featuring interviews with literary and artistic greats, reviews of the latest cultural moments, and in-depth discussion to help you understand how culture shapes society – and our place in it.

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The Resistible rise of Arturo Ui, Bertolt Brecht's darkly comic allegory of authoritarianism is a play that straddles past and present. Written in 1941, it was conceived as a warning; a grotesque gangster-inflected retelling of the rise of Adolf Hitl... more

Or has the term lost its meaning?

It’s a label that’s everywhere now: used by political commentators, thrown around on social media, and increasingly a part of everyday conversation.

In recent months it's been used to describe matters including Ind... more

Last night, the Artemis II crew splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after a 10-day mission to space and a lunar flyby. The voyage, which included the first woman and a non-US citizen to take part in a lunar mission, is part of a program to place human... more

It's almost impossible to separate how we think about modern life from the phenomenon that is capitalism, and to think, what would life look like without it?

Tanjil Rashid is joined by Sven Beckert, Professor of History at Harvard University and aut... more

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Mark Gatiss
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Stage actor in Arturo Ui production
Episode: Mark Gatiss: fascism is not inevitable
Raoul Peck
Acclaimed Haitian filmmaker, director of a documentary about George Orwell
Independent filmmaker
Episode: Are we truly living in 'Orwellian times'?
Rebecca Boyle
Science writer and author
Author of Our Moon, A Human History
Episode: When it comes to the Moon, we've only scratched the surface
Sven Beckert
Professor of History at Harvard University, author of Capitalism, A Global History
Harvard University
Episode: What was life like before capitalism?
Michael Pollan
Author and journalist known for writing about food, drugs, and consciousness
New Statesman; author
Episode: What do mushrooms have to do with consciousness? with Michael Pollan
Ben Tarnoff
Author of Muskism, a Guide for the Perplexed
Author, Muskism
Episode: How Elon Musk redefined power
Quinn Slobodian
Author of Muskism, a Guide for the Perplexed
Author, Muskism
Episode: How Elon Musk redefined power
C. Thi Nguyen
Philosopher at the University of Utah
University of Utah
Episode: Metrics now control our lives
Helen Macdonald
Author and falconer, known for her memoir 'H is for Hawk'
Episode: What it’s like to be played by Claire Foy

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Tanjil Rashid
Host of The New Society, New Statesman

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When it comes to the Moon, we've only scratched the surface
Q: What future does the Moon have in the hands of governments and superpowers, given geopolitical ambitions?
There is concern about extractive imperatives dominating lunar development, but also cautious optimism that international cooperation can endure if guided by shared principles like the Artemis Accords.
When it comes to the Moon, we've only scratched the surface
Q: What does it mean to spend time on the Moon—night and day, gravity, the experience of existence there?
The guest describes how being on the Moon changes perception of space and time, highlighting how terrestrial references fall away and how life support and habitat constraints shape experience.
When it comes to the Moon, we've only scratched the surface
Q: During these weeks where the news has been dominated by war on earth, has this mission offered some kind of unity or alternative for humanity?
Yes, there is hope that the Moon mission offers a joyful, unifying moment that can transcend current conflicts, serving as a shared human project.
Mark Gatiss: fascism is not inevitable
Q: What were your politics when you were younger, and what are your political views today?
Gatiss describes a youthful fascination with political personalities and a preference for centrist views, alongside a recognition of Brecht as a complex, hypocritical figure; he emphasizes personal responsibility and a restrained, anti-ideological stance rather than radicalism.
Are we truly living in 'Orwellian times'?
Q: What would Orwell be most attracted to writing about in today's world?
He would likely be drawn to warnings about the manipulation of truth and the persistence of systemic power, offering a toolbox to understand ongoing inequalities and propaganda, much like he did in his time.

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The show centers on big-ideas conversations at the intersection of culture, society, and thought. Episodes frequently feature scholars, authors, and critics unpacking topics like the history and structure of capitalism, consciousness and mind, technology's political and social implications, literary culture, and media in contemporary life. Noteworthy are wide-ranging interviews that pair rigorous historical or philosophical framing with accessible storytelling, plus occasional forays into film, translation, and global perspectives. The format tends to blend scholarly analysis with personal narratives, making complex ideas legible for curious, culturally engaged listeners who enjoy thoughtful critique and intellectual nuance without sacrific... more

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