The We Society
AcSSBeyond the politics, beyond our geography are the intangible connections that hold us together – The We Society. The We Society podcast is here to tell you about the thousands of ways the Social Sciences can help us understand and enhance this complicated and fascinating human network. What can we do to fix the NHS? How can we better manage climate change? How do we end the cost of living cris... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 87 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceNews CommentarySocial SciencesNews | |||
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Despite decades of campaigning, women's healthcare is an issue repeatedly neglected, with systemic issues in UK healthcare and on the international stage leading to women disproportionally affected in healthcare emergencies.
In this episode of the W... more
The UK is experiencing a crisis of inequality: core tenets like our education and UK healthcare system are geographically unequal and suffering, but what are the expert social policy solutions to these issues, and can we dare to be optimistic for the... more
The We Society returns for its 11th season on Wednesday, so join acclaimed journalist and Academy of Social Sciences president Will Hutton, as he invites guests from the world of social science to explore the stories behind the news and hear their so... more
We end Season 10 with an intimate interview between the Nobel Prize winning economist Philippe Aghion and Will Hutton.
They delve into the concept of "creative destruction," a term coined by economist Joseph Schumpeter, which highlights the dual na... more
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- A refreshing listen
Really interesting - great conversations with people who consider all sides and perspectives to situations. Always relevant subjects.
Apple Podcasts5bloomsbun
United Kingdom8 months 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.
Apple Podcasts5Graham219United Kingdom3 years ago - A great listen
A really great listen and find. Would recommend highly.
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Apple Podcasts | #11 | United Kingdom/Science/Social Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #100 | United Kingdom/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #245 |  Canada/Science/Social Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #35 |  Australia/Science/Social Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #124 |  Italy/Science/Social Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #245 | Australia/Science |
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The show consistently centers on big-picture social science questions, translating research from economics, psychology, sociology, and public policy into timely debates about growth, wellbeing, misinformation, climate action, and public services. Guests range from Nobel laureates and university professors to policy researchers and foundation leaders, offering rigorous analysis along with practical implications for governments, institutions, and everyday life. Noteworthy are its clear-eyed discussions of how innovation, education, and governance intersect with democratic values, plus a willingness to explore controversial or complex topics with nuance and accessible storytelling.
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The We Society launched 4 years ago and published 87 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 The We Society include:
1. Saul Klein
2. Michael Kaufman
3. Alice Rees
4. Simon Rogers
5. Philippe Aghion
6. Carissa Veliz
7. Tim Lenton
8. Imogen Parker
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