The We Society with Will Hutton
Academy of Social SciencesWill Hutton and guests explore the big ideas in Social Science that can change the way we live.
Beyond the politics, beyond our geography are the intangible connections that hold us together – The We Society.
Brought to you by the Academy of Social Sciences in association with the Nuffield Foundation and the Leverhulme Trust, The We Society explores the thousands of ways Social Science can help ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 96 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Social SciencesNewsNews CommentaryScience | |||
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Podcast Addict54 months agoPaulS- A refreshing listen
Really interesting - great conversations with people who consider all sides and perspectives to situations. Always relevant subjects.
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United Kingdoma year ago - Great find. Informative, entertaining and positive.
Only found this thanks to a suggestion from the ‘great algorithm in the sky’ well cloud, all the episodes I’ve listened to are informative, entertaining and generally positive making listening to them a really enjoyable experience. Really good stuff.
Apple Podcasts5Pod PlodderUnited Kingdom3 years ago - Quickly became one of my favourite podcasts
I love learning about why we humans behave the way the do and love listening to smart people tell me why. This ticks all those boxes and more
Apple Podcasts5Jill1091United Kingdom3 years ago - My favourite podcast right now.
I’m enjoying learning about the role of the social sciences. I studied Sociology at University in the late 80’s. I don’t think that I was ever told what it was really for or encouraged to turn my studies into a career. If only I could do it over! This will have to do. And it will do quite well. Thank you.
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Apple Podcasts | #235 |  United States/Science/Social Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #10 | United Kingdom/Science/Social Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #97 | United Kingdom/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #192 |  Canada/Science/Social Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #31 |  Australia/Science/Social Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #53 |  Italy/Science/Social Sciences |
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A thought-provoking, ideas-driven show that brings social science perspectives to big public issues. Across episodes, guests range from economics and policy researchers to venture capitalists, climate scientists, health experts, and technology scholars, with frequent focus on inequality, public policy, innovation, and the social implications of technology. Noteworthy is the host's emphasis on data-led analysis and long-term, systems-level thinking, often linking UK and European contexts to global trends. The format tends to combine rigorous academic insight with practical policy ideas, making it useful for listeners who want both conceptual clarity and actionable takeaways for governance, business strategy, or advocacy.
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Recent guests on The We Society include:
1. Andrew Futter
2. Nick Epley
3. Simon Rogers
4. Adam Smith
5. Alice Reeves
6. Michael Kofman
7. Danny Dorling
8. Saul Klein
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