Tell Me Why
Prospect MagazineIn an era of news fatigue and constant information, Prospect steps back from the daily news grind—asking not just what is happening, but why.
Join Prospect editors Alona Ferber and Imaan Irfan, along with the magazine’s cast of contributors, to explore the people and trends that explain the world today.
Each week, we explain the ideas behind the week’s biggest stories. From populism and protest t... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 504 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsSociety & Culture | |||
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The Cornell story has shocked many. But how surprised are we really?
This week, Alona and Imaan are joined by Jess Phillips, Labour MP for Birmingham Yardley and former minister f... more
Would you care if AI wrote your favourite novel? In the second episode of Tell Me Why, tech journalist and Londoner editor Alys Key joins Prospect’s Alona Ferber and Imaan Irfan. They explore how artificial intelligence is shaping literature, after r... more
Religious zealots, tech accelerationists and ethnonationalists are trying to fast-track the apocalypse. But why?
In the first ever episode of Tell Me Why, Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor join Imaan Irfan and Alona Ferber in the Prospect studio to discu... more
As tech insiders warn about an impending apocalypse, Ellen and Imaan are joined by Ethan Zuckerman, Prospect contributor and associate professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst to examine those claims.
He discusses AI agents going rogue i... more
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This show features sharp, policy-forward conversations with journalists, politicians, academics, and public figures who explore politics, economy, and culture through rigorous analysis and global perspectives. Episodes frequently tackle power dynamics, governance, and social issues—from longevity and health policy to corruption, data, and the future of work—often placing emerging ideas in a broader political and social context. Noteworthies include deep dives into public interest topics, with an emphasis on accessibility of complex ideas and a willingness to challenge conventional wisdom. The format tends to pair critical inquiry with clear-eyed discussion, making it useful for listeners who want substantive insight into how policy and cult... more
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2. Naomi Klein
3. Astra Taylor
4. Ethan Zuckerman
5. Dame Sheila Hancock
6. Vitali Vitaliev
7. Tilly Lawless
8. Alice Goodman
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