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Conversations about tomorrow, from Today.

Every week Today programme presenter Amol Rajan talks to radicals, pioneers and innovators from all over the world. From populism and climate change, to economics and AI... How can their radical ideas help you win the future?

As well as presenting Today on BBC Radio 4, Amol is also the host of University Challenge on BBC One. Before that he was the BBC's m... more

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Latest Episodes

How is online porn affecting sex and relationships? In this episode, musician and campaigner Jordan Stephens calls for a new approach to sex education and a modern redefinition of masculinity.

From Paris Hilton to Bonnie Blue and AI generated porn ... more

Environmentalist and TV presenter Chris Packham answers your questions about wildlife conservation, consumerism and his love of punk.

Also, why does he oppose trail hunting? What support would have helped him as a child growing up with autism? And ... more

What does it mean to confront climate change? Amol speaks to broadcaster and campaigner Chris Packham who says conservationists like him have not done enough to protect nature.

After the COP climate summit in Brazil ended without new targets to red... more

Farmer and author James Rebanks is our first guest to answer your questions. He tackles everything from what consumers can do to support British farmers to whether sheep farming should go the way of coal mining, and how to reduce obesity in the UK.

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Chris Packham
Conservationist, campaigner, and broadcaster
Episode: A War on Climate Change: Are Environmental Activists Losing The Fight? (Chris Packham)
Richard Thaler
Nobel Prize-winning economist and author
University of Chicago
Episode: Irrational Humans: How Our Behaviour Shapes the Economy (Professor Richard Thaler)
Dr. Eliza Filby
Historian, author of Inheritocracy, and commentator on generational issues.
Independent contributor
Episode: A New Generational Divide: Living with(out) the Bank of Mum and Dad (Dr Eliza Filby)
Matthew Prince
CEO of Cloudflare, a cybersecurity company known for its role in web infrastructure.
Cloudflare
Episode: ChatGPT and Google: The Tech Billionaire Taking On AI Companies (Matthew Prince)
Jacob Dunne
Man who accidentally killed James Hodgkinson
Episode: A Fatal Punch: Why I Met the Parents of the Man I Killed (Jacob Dunne)
Gaia Vince
Journalist and author of the book Nomad Century
Episode: Climate Migration: Confronting the Reality of Global Warming (Gaia Vince)
Katherine Birbalsingh
Founder and head teacher of Michaela Community School
Michaela Community School
Episode: British Identity: How Schools Can Improve Multiculturalism (Katharine Birbalsingh)
Carlo Rovelli
Renowned physicist and author known for his work in quantum gravity and theoretical physics
Episode: The Weaponisation of Science: How to Avoid a Global Catastrophe (Professor Carlo Rovelli)
Ash Sarkar
Political journalist and Marxist commentator, author of 'Minority Rule'
Episode: Identity Politics: Why the Left Needs to Stop Fighting Culture Wars (Ash Sarkar)

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Amol Rajan
Host of in-depth conversations exploring radical ideas and societal changes.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 946 ratings
  • I like amol

    He is a great interviewer but some of the guests quite hard to follow or understand I listened to 9 October show and person who was on couldn’t explain herself very well - I felt the emotion but there were few details

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    3
    Mancaussie
    United Kingdom13 days ago
  • Excellent listening

    Hi Amol I came to your podcast via Rob and Josh’s Parenting Hell on which you were a guest. I have found your podcast to be informative and entertaining in equal measure. Thank you for all the work you and your production team do to bring it to us. And a special thank you to the wonderful guests who bring the amazing content. You’re a superb interviewer. Keep up the great work.

    Regards

    George - Melbourne Australia.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GFR10952
    Australia22 days ago
  • Insightful

    Amol is my favorite broadcaster, disarming yet granular and a pleasure to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Philip N1305
    United Kingdom23 days ago
  • Interesting

    Great listen wonderful in-depth interviewing. Thank you Amol

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jonlg☹️
    United Kingdom25 days ago
  • Generations and money

    Very much enjoyed this episode, super thought provoking. As I’m the same age as both the guest and host here, but married to a Gen X (we met at work at the BBC ) much of this chat felt familiar. However, I then left when we had a family and in my new role as a TA in a state secondary school, I’ve never worked harder and been paid so little. Equally it’s only because of my boomer parents and my husband’s profession, that I can just about afford to work for £12ph, for a few years at least. This e... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Christina Dilger
    United Kingdom25 days ago

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There are mixed opinions on whether the discussions are truly radical, with some listeners expressing disappointment in perceived biases.
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How Good Is Vertical Farming? (Your Radical Questions with James Rebanks)
Q: What should the government do about the rise in obesity in the UK?
James highlights the issue of processed food taking over our diets and advocates for a return to real foods from farms.
How Good Is Vertical Farming? (Your Radical Questions with James Rebanks)
Q: How does he see vertical and indoor farming as part of the solution?
James expresses skepticism about vertical farming, insisting that the most efficient way to produce food is using traditional methods involving sunlight, rain, and soil.
How Good Is Vertical Farming? (Your Radical Questions with James Rebanks)
Q: What can we who are not from a farming background do to support the likes of himself and his fellow farming community?
James suggests political engagement and consumer choices, urging listeners to advocate for British farming and be more discerning while shopping.
Digital Dominance: How to Limit the Power of Big Tech (Sir Nick Clegg)
Q: Can you just take us what you read to be your dispassionate reading of the evidence around smartphones and kids?
Clegg argues that the evidence connecting smartphone use to a deterioration in teenage mental health is complex and not definitively causal, requiring nuance and caution.
Irrational Humans: How Our Behaviour Shapes the Economy (Professor Richard Thaler)
Q: What do you need to do, maybe using the power of social norms, to make it easier for governments to cut spending?
Use social norms and mental accounting to help the public understand and accept cuts, by reframing how funds are allocated.

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Featuring a series of compelling conversations, this podcast explores the innovative and often radical ideas that shape tomorrow's world. The host engages with a diverse array of guests, including thought leaders, activists, and creative minds from various industries, focusing on pressing issues such as populism, climate change, economics, and artificial intelligence. Each episode illuminates how these transformative concepts can help listeners navigate the complexities of the future, while also offering personal stories and insights that connect broader social themes to individual experiences.

What sets this podcast apart is its commitment to fostering meaningful dialogues about significant societal challenges and the array of perspective... more

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