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How can you change the world? Join Krishnan Guru-Murthy and his guest of the week as they explore the big ideas influencing how we think, act and live.

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Nick Lowles
Founder of Hope Not Hate and author of 'How to Defeat the Far Right', an advocacy group fighting racism and extremism.
Hope Not Hate
Episode: Why the far right keeps winning - and how to stop it | Nick Lowles
Jan Ravens
One of the UK's most celebrated impressionists and comedians, known for her work on the show Dead Ringers.
BBC Radio 4
Episode: From Theresa May to Liz Truss - how impressionist Jan Ravens exposes flaws of the powerful
Masha Alyokina
Artist, activist, and founding member of the Russian feminist punk collective Pussy Riot
Episode: Pussy Riot's Masha on being an enemy of Putin
Sir Tim Berners-Lee
Inventor of the World Wide Web and author of 'This is for Everyone'
Inrupt
Episode: Risks of AI becoming smarter than humans - web inventor Sir Tim Berners-Lee
Mona Chalabi
Pulitzer Prize-winning data journalist, illustrator and writer known for her distinctive, relatable art on complex issues.
Episode: 'There's genocidal intent in Palestine' says data journalist
Ella Al-Shamahi
Paleoanthropologist and evolutionary biologist
BBC
Episode: ‘Humans are not evolved for modern life’ - evolutionary biologist Ella Al-Shamahi
Morgan McMonagle
An Irish vascular trauma surgeon recently returned from Gaza.
Episode: Trauma surgeon: what I witnessed in Gaza and why we need action now
Jacinda Ardern
Former Prime Minister of New Zealand
New Zealand Government
Episode: Jacinda Ardern on how to lead, Trump and Israel-Iran
Stewart Lee
Stand-up comedian and columnist
The Observer
Episode: Comedian Stewart Lee on why he won't tour Trump's America

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Krishnan Guru-Murthy
Host of Conversations exploring big ideas that influence how we think, act, and live, often engaging with guests from various fields including arts, politics, and social activism.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • Ben & Jerry

    This is one of the best interviews with a business person. Their social ethos is the reason I used to purchase their ice cream. But since Unilever purchased the company I have ceased to consume any Unilever product.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shuck5
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Great interviewer & interesting range of guests

    Just finished listening to Suede’s Brett Anderson being interviewed by the ever-excellent Krishnan Guru-Murthy.

    I never had much knowledge/affinity with his band, but really enjoyed his take on the questions - both about songwriting and where in the world we are these days.

    There’s a lovely diversity to the choice of guests in this podcast series and together they give a positive take on the world and the different voices within it.

    Top banana!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mashtup
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Excellent

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Django
    5 months ago
  • Fabulous episode

    Very moving interview with Sami Timimi. I’m so sad he has lost friends due to the Gaza situation- incomprehensible to me how anyone could lack compassion for him and his family in their situation. Keep speaking out Sami - one day this will end xxxx

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ganoish2(name on Minecraft)
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Great podcast

    A really informative and interesting podcast with a positive spin. A really refreshing listen. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RLou2k209
    United Kingdom6 months ago

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Why America’s higher education is broken - Rebecca Kuang
Q: Do you think that it is existential?
The Academy is existentially at risk, especially regarding its role in fostering pure discovery and academic freedom.
Why America’s higher education is broken - Rebecca Kuang
Q: Do you think this is happening as part of a bigger plan?
Yes, the attacks on academia are part of a long-standing strategy aimed at seizing control of educational content and governance.
Why America’s higher education is broken - Rebecca Kuang
Q: In what way do you really think academic freedom is under attack?
Academic freedom is under attack because there are topics that professors cannot teach or discuss, which stifles the academic environment.
Why the far right keeps winning - and how to stop it | Nick Lowles
Q: How do you do that, how do you address the concern without being accused of running after the right?
By talking about the concerns in a broader context and acknowledging that the majority of British people see the benefits of immigration while also wanting to address the concerns associated.
Why the far right keeps winning - and how to stop it | Nick Lowles
Q: If we allowed you to just change this in one fell swoop, which lever would you pull?
We should all be nicer to each other and learn to live better together.

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2. Jan Ravens
3. Masha Alyokina
4. Sir Tim Berners-Lee
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6. Ella Al-Shamahi
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