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Ways to Change the World with Krishnan Guru-Murthy

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Food Industry
Healthy Eating
Narcissism
Me Too Movement
Misogyny
Mental Health
NHS
Economic Disparities
Self-Empowerment
Humanitarian Aid
Legalization Of Drugs
Government Policy
Climate Change
Space Exploration
Israel-Palestine Conflict
Israel-Gaza War

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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Sir Tim Berners-Lee launched the worldwide web on Christmas day 1990; an invention which has undeniably and profoundly changed the world.

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Sir Ian McEwan is one of Britain’s most acclaimed novelists, a Booker prize winner with a career spanning five decades with work that often explores morality, memory, and the intersections of private lives with public events.

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Philippa Perry has spent years helping people understand their inner lives, but she believes that something fundamental has shifted in the way we connect. Lockdown, she says, left many young people struggling with social confidence, while the dominan... more

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Mona Chalabi is a Pulitzer Prize-winning data journalist, illustrator, writer, and commentator who gained international recognition for her distinctive illustrations which distil complex issues into art that is deeply relatable and easily understood.... more

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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
Indhu Rubasingham
New director and co-CEO of the National Theatre
National Theatre
Episode: Meet the most important person in British theatre - Indhu Rubasingham
Joanna Moncrieff
A psychiatrist and author of Chemically Imbalanced, The Making and Unmaking of the Serotonin Myth.
Episode: ‘Antidepressants are like alcohol or cannabis’ | Joanna Moncrieff
Pia Sinha
Former prison governor and chief executive of the Prison Reform Trust Charity
Prison Reform Trust Charity
Episode: Why our prisons are broken - and how to fix them | expert explains

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Krishnan Guru-Murthy
Host known for his exceptional interviewing skills and ability to engage guests deeply on societal issues and personal narratives.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • 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 Kingdoma month ago
  • Excellent

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Django
    a month 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 Kingdom2 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 Kingdom2 months ago
  • History teacher is a career to be proud of.

    Im so sorry KGM but i cant even get to the end of this.

    I wanted to give MG the benefit of the doubt but the first half was more than enough. I feel bad about pointing out what i believe to be obvious but this man has an ego which lead him to (repeatedly) seek power far beyond his ability, directly contributing to a catastrophic series of events for Britain, and the British people. In his defence MG was not alone in that.

    Regarding this interview, if as MG says he should perhaps have been a hi... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Don't fuel the hate
    United Kingdom2 months ago

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Some criticisms mention moments of bias or overly critical tones in specific discussions, but these are outweighed by positive sentiments about the meaningful content and impactful conversations.

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Risks of AI becoming smarter than humans - web inventor Sir Tim Berners-Lee
Q: How do you think it should be done? Should it be done through law, through regulation?
We need regulations to prevent addictive algorithms in social media.
Risks of AI becoming smarter than humans - web inventor Sir Tim Berners-Lee
Q: What do you think we should be doing with our kids?
We should teach them to code, especially for girls, despite advancements in AI.
Ian McEwan: what gives renowned author hope in an age of crisis?
Q: Do you think we can do things to prevent the catastrophes that you fear, or are these things beyond control?
McEwan points out that American voters have the power to create structured opposition and restore checks on power, suggesting political reform could help address these issues.
“We’ve medicalised being human” - Dr. Philippa Perry on ADHD and overdiagnosis
Q: And do you find yourself looking out for danger? Or have you evolved to a higher plane?
I'm not saying it's a higher plane, but I've got very low tolerance for bad news.
“We’ve medicalised being human” - Dr. Philippa Perry on ADHD and overdiagnosis
Q: So is demonstration about making you feel better? Or do you think it makes a difference?
I don't know, but it does make one feel like you're doing something, so it doesn't feel so hopeless.

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1. Sir Tim Berners-Lee
2. Mona Chalabi
3. Ella Al-Shamahi
4. Morgan McMonagle
5. Jacinda Ardern
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7. Indhu Rubasingham
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