
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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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 6 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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Catharine Hughes is joined by James Muldoon, so... more
A professional sumo tournament in London in October 2025 offered more than sporting spectacle.
It became a lens through which to view Japan’s growing cultural pull in the West, a society where ancient ritual, hierarchy and Shinto belief coexist wit... more
Born into a Muslim family in Bombay, India, in 1947, two months before the country’s partition, educated in the UK and now resident in New York, Salman Rushdie is a writer of multiple, interconnected worlds. At the heart of his work – ever since he w... more
The youngest winner of the Booker Prize fell silent for nearly 20 years. Now she's back with a new novel.
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With only her second novel The Inheritance of Loss, Kiran Desai won the 2006 Booker Prize, the leading literary prize in the global Anglosp... more
The experimental novelist on finding God, being "a misfit" and her return to writing.
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Nicola Barker is "has broken the mould so many times it's almost beyond repair".
She's a post-punk literary anarchist who writes from the peripheries of the U... more
Cinephiles are revisiting Whit Stillman's 90's movies. Tanjil Rashid meets Stillman to find out why.
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Whit Stillman is something of a cult film director. He rose to prominence in 1990 with his debut film Metropolitan, which became the first in th... more
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The content explores a wide range of cultural phenomena and societal issues, likely emphasizing the intersection of art, literature, and current affairs. Discussions frequently feature prominent figures from literature and the arts, who share insights on contemporary cultural dynamics. Episodes tackle pressing themes like identity, loneliness, technology's impact on relationships, and how global cultures influence each other, potentially resonating especially with listeners who appreciate thoughtful meditations on societal trends and the ambiguities of modern life. The engaging interviews aim to connect broader cultural currents with personal experiences and societal change, making it a compelling choice for audiences interested in an in-de... more
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Recent guests on The New Society include:
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2. Christopher Harding
3. Salman Rushdie
4. Nicola Barker
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