Radical

BBC Radio 4

Conversations 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 facing our world, and the solutions that could help shape what's next.

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231 episodes
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Yesterday · 24 min
Is Christianity Becoming Countercultural Again? (Your Radical Questions with Lamorna Ash)
Writer Lamorna Ash answers your questions about young adults and Christianity.
Thursday · 1 hr 5 min
Gen Z and God: Is the Church Answering Young People's Prayers? (Lamorna Ash)
Lamorna Ash asks whether faith offers an answer to the difficulties facing young adults.
July 27 · 21 min
Could Climate Engineering Do More Bad Than Good for the Environment? (Your Radical Questions with Professor David Keith)
Professor David Keith answers your questions about geoengineering.
July 23 · 1 hr 3 min
Engineering the Climate: Can Injecting Chemicals in the Sky Help Save the Planet? (Professor David Keith)
Gabriel Gatehouse explores the world of geoengineering.
July 16 · 1 hr 15 min
The Best of Radical with Amol Rajan
Amol chooses five standout conversations from his time hosting Radical.
July 13 · 24 min
Why Do People Pretend to Be Working Class? (Your Radical Questions with Sophie Pender)
Sophie Pender answers your questions on why class still matters in Britain.
July 9 · 1 hr 9 min
We Need to Talk About Class: Is It Time to Abolish Private Schools? (Sophie Pender)
The founder of ‘The 93% Club’ on class, privilege, networking, and education.
July 6 · 19 min
What Is The Secret To Happiness? (Your Radical Questions with Lord Richard Layard)
An expert on happiness and wellbeing answers your questions.
July 2 · 50 min
Happiness Rules: Should Wellbeing Dictate Government Policy? (Lord Richard Layard)
The author and economist wants to give happiness political primacy.
June 29 · 21 min
Should Phones Be Banned in Pubs? (Your Radical Questions with Oisín Rogers)
Pub landlord Oisín Rogers answers your questions.
June 25 · 1 hr 2 min
Last Call for the Local: Are Old Pubs the Solution to Modern Crises? (Oisín Rogers)
The Devonshire’s landlord argues why, and how, we should save the British public house.
June 22 · 24 min
Can Britain Change Its Ways on Housing? (Your Radical Questions with Shiv Malik)
The man pushing for a brand new mega-city answers your questions.
June 18 · 1 hr 2 min
The Great British Housing Crisis: Is a Brand New Mega-City the Answer? (Shiv Malik)
Meet the man who wants to build the UK’s first new city in 50 years.
June 15 · 17 min
Is Our Idea of Economic Success Completely Broken? (Your Radical Questions with Kate Raworth)
The inventor of ‘Doughnut Economics’ answers your questions.
June 11 · 1 hr 6 min
The End of Endless Growth: Should We Put the Brakes on Economic Expansion? (Kate Raworth)
The ‘Doughnut Economics’ author argues that prioritising growth is dangerously outdated
June 8 · 14 min
Could Ben & Jerry's Be Created Today? (Your Radical Questions with Ben Cohen)
The ice cream activist answers your questions on business ethics.
June 4 · 58 min
Business Reimagined: Should Firms Have a Purpose Beyond Profit? (Ben & Jerry’s Ben Cohen)
The ice cream activist on why it pays to prioritise ethics.
June 1 · 20 min
How Close Are We to a Cure for Cancer? (Your Radical Questions with Professor Sir John Bell)
John Burn-Murdoch asks your questions on the medical breakthroughs changing our lives.
May 28 · 52 min
Healthcare, Reinvented: How Dramatic Medical Breakthroughs Are Quietly Changing Your Life (Professor Sir John Bell)
John Burn-Murdoch hears about the unheard revolution changing the world of healthcare.
May 25 · 22 min
Is Regenerative Farming Getting Greenwashed? (Your Radical Questions with Andy Cato)
Oli Dugmore asks Andy Cato your questions about sustainable agriculture.