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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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Artificial Intelligence is fundamentally changing the internet. But Matthew Prince, CEO of cybersecurity giant Cloudflare, thinks there is a way to ensure content creators and publishers earn enough to operate — even as their work feeds AI.

Cloudfla... more

Whilst on a night out in the summer of 2011, Jacob Dunne made a split second decision to throw a punch that killed James Hodgkinson.

After being convicted of manslaughter, Jacob spent 14 months in prison during which time James’ parents contacted h... more

As extreme weather forces people from their homes, the journalist and author Gaia Vince makes the positive case for immigration.

Projections show that billions of people will be displaced by 2050 due to the effects of global warming, a phenomenon sh... more

Headteacher Katharine Birbalsingh thinks multiculturalism in Britain has led to an excessive focus on our differences rather than what unites us, but she believes schools like hers can change that by teaching traditional values and British culture.

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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 (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)
Dario Amodei
Co-founder and CEO of Anthropic, an AI safety and research company
Anthropic
Episode: Artificial Intelligence: An AI Boss Warns About The Risks (Dario Amodei)
Jordan Schwarzenberger
Manager of the Sidemen, Europe's largest YouTube collective.
Sidemen
Episode: YouTube, Insta and TikTok: A Guide to Growing Your Social Media Following (Jordan Schwarzenberger - part one)
Sabrina Cohen-Hatton
One of Britain's most senior firefighters and an advocate for homelessness solutions
Episode: Homelessness and the Housing Crisis: How To End Rough Sleeping (Sabrina Cohen-Hatton)
Eliot Higgins
Founder of Bellingcat and advocate for open-source investigation in journalism
Bellingcat
Episode: Fake News: How We Can Save Ourselves From Disinformation (Eliot Higgins)

Host

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

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 838 ratings
  • Engaging, mind opening and thought provoking

    Outstanding podcast. When people are being ushered more and more into divisive silos by our politicians, Amol Rajan ‘dares to go there’ with a diverse collection of alternative viewpoints that are credible, engaging and often challenging. The sort of intelligent thought leadership we need more of.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheHippyHippo
    United Kingdom12 days ago
  • Thought provoking

    This podcast has given me the means to articulate what has up to now been a gut feeling.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pantcilwrach
    United Kingdom15 days ago
  • Hit & Miss

    After the first few episodes I was recommending and forwarding this podcast to everyone, but sadly since then it’s gone downhill. I’m not sure what this programme is trying to achieve and had hoped it would take on some of the big issues we all face. Since the 2-parter on a TikTok talent manager that was about as basic as you could imagine, these have gone downhill. Big fan of Amol but these now feel like powder puff interviews rather than anything meaty. Have a listen to C4s The Nerd Reich if y... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Nathan C UK
    United Kingdom16 days ago
  • Outstanding

    Truly one of the best pieces of radio / podcasting in many years. Thank you, Amol!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bibi Lalala
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Fascinating Podcast

    Great subjects and I love the open style that Amol uses to allow his guests to explain their viewpoints. This is a podcast you really need to listen deeply to, for full understanding which I think is a compliment in itself.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jtthephysio
    United Kingdoma month 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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A Fatal Punch: Why I Met the Parents of the Man I Killed (Jacob Dunne)
Q: Does restorative justice work?
Yes, it has shown to reduce reoffending rates significantly and improves victims' experiences.
A Fatal Punch: Why I Met the Parents of the Man I Killed (Jacob Dunne)
Q: What is restorative justice?
Restorative justice involves bringing together perpetrators and victims to meet or dialogue with the intention of finding mutual understanding and healing.
The Weaponisation of Science: How to Avoid a Global Catastrophe (Carlo Rovelli)
Q: Do you infer that we have exactly the wrong kind of dynamic and that we need to slow down with artificial intelligence?
Yes, absolutely. The current dynamic is competitive and poses risks without transparency or regulation.
The Weaponisation of Science: How to Avoid a Global Catastrophe (Carlo Rovelli)
Q: Why do you think AI is overrated?
Because it has proven to be less creative than expected, and while useful, it doesn't necessarily lead to significant advancements in understanding complex problems.
Life After Vogue: Why I Want To Reinvent Fashion Magazines (Edward Enninful)
Q: What is success for EE72?
Success is creating a community of like-minded individuals and bringing new ideas to the fore, fostering inclusivity.

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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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