Radical
BBC Radio 4Conversations about the global forces reshaping our world and the radical ideas that could define the future.
Radical is a twice-weekly podcast where pioneering thinkers, bold innovators and influential voices explore the ideas, trends and breakthroughs transforming society. From politics and climate change to economics and artificial intelligence, each episode tackles the biggest challenges facin... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 230 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||
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This week, James Marriott speaks to the writer Lamorna Ash about her journey through the changing world of British Christianity.
Raised with little religious belief, Lamorna spent a year visiting churches, festivals, monasteries and Christian commu... more
Professor David Keith, one of the world’s leading researchers in geoengineering, answers Your Radical Questions. In the main episode, David told Gabriel Gatehouse why deliberately reflecting a small amount of sunlight away from Earth could slow globa... more
What if the answer to climate change is not only to cut carbon emissions, but to make the Earth more resilient using tech?
Professor David Keith is one of the world’s leading researchers of geoengineering which aims to do just that. Efforts to captu... more
On Amol’s last day as the host of Radical, he shares five conversations that really stand out. Matt Clifford, Emma Grede, Jacob Dunne, Katherine Birbalsingh and James Marriott.
Next week, Gabriel Gatehouse speaks to Professor David Keith about geoen... more
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- Can we make Britain great again
This is an inspired podcast. It is just the right antidote to the way the ‘media’ and politics portrays the nation. It sets out a challenge but one that can generate enthusiasm and optimism and at the same time positions the opportunities we face in a realistic way. Play this to every child on secondary education !! , to every financier / fund manager , to every board of directors. Give us all something to unite behind. Absolutely the best thing I have listened to for ages. Totally lifted my... more
Apple Podcasts5Ray Coe UK
United Kingdom3 months ago - Hollow
They don’t get into issues deeply - just skirt around the actual problems and address the symptoms only.
Apple Podcasts3zztoptops
Spain3 months ago - Hit and miss
Some guests are excellent and the discussion is grounded in rigorous research with Amol asking searching questions, but the consistency is not there from week to week. Sadly there seems to be an increase in anecdotal claims based on little more than personal experiences with Amol giving his guest a free pass.
Apple Podcasts3Brazen LudorumUnited Kingdom3 months ago - Top Podcast!!!
Brilliant podcast. I can’t recommend it highly enough. The diversity of speakers is fantastic, and every episode is genuinely thought-provoking. I don’t always agree with what’s said, but that’s exactly why I enjoy it, it really makes you think. Amol is a great presenter too, asking insightful, searching questions that bring out the best in every conversation.
Apple Podcasts5Paulchelsea1969United Kingdom4 months ago - Food for thought
This podcast is excellent. Each week, it offers plenty of food for thought and leaves me eager to learn more—so much so that I’ve built up quite a long reading list.
It consistently explores a wide range of relevant and thought-provoking topics, featuring guests who are clearly passionate about their subjects. I appreciate that it includes perspectives I both agree and disagree with, which keeps the discussion balanced and engaging.
In today’s world, it’s refreshing to find a programme that not ... more
Apple Podcasts5FunkyFlagUnited Kingdom4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #165 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #28 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #81 |  New Zealand/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #110 |  Ireland/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #145 |  Belgium/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #198 |  Ukraine/Society & Culture |
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A thought-provoking interview series that centers on radical ideas across society, technology, health, politics, and culture. Conversations frequently explore how innovations—from AI and biotechnology to regenerative farming and centrist liberalism—could reshape markets, governance, and everyday life, often weighing practical implications, ethics, and policy. Noteworthy is a knack for pairing deep technical context with big-picture analysis, and for hosting guests who range from world-class researchers and entrepreneurs to policymakers and cultural commentators. This mix makes it a strong choice for listeners who want ideas that challenge the status quo and practical, actionable insights for business, policy, and personal strategy.
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Radical launched 3 years ago and published 230 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Radical include:
1. David Keith
2. Eliza Filby
3. Katherine Burbalsingh
4. Sam Friedman
5. Kate Paradine
6. Dr Sue Dunn
7. Elizabeth Kent
8. Sophie Pender
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