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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Mar 14, 2024 · 41 min
Revolt on the right! Reform, Rishi and (Red) Wall-to-Wall Chaos
Amol (and Nick) look at what impact Lee Anderson’s defection will have in the red wall.
Mar 11, 2024 · 41 min
Why the Home Office is ‘dysfunctional’ - Sacked immigration chief speaks out
Amol and Nick ask David Neal why he thinks he was really fired as immigration chief.
Mar 6, 2024 · 38 min
Hunt’s Budget - will it make a difference?
Amol and Nick ask whether the Budget will help change the political and economic weather.
Mar 1, 2024 · 25 min
By-election bonus: Rochdale, Galloway, Gaza… what now?
Amol and Nick look at what the result in Rochdale tells us.
Feb 29, 2024 · 45 min
Mob rule: Where should we draw the line on protest?
Amol and Nick on protests, prejudice and why many Tories won’t call out Lee Anderson.
Feb 22, 2024 · 52 min
Disgrace! Why are MPs playing politics with the Middle East?
Amol and Nick discuss the chaos in the Commons over a ceasefire vote.
Feb 15, 2024 · 44 min
How did the culture wars take over? Ft Jon Ronson
Amol and Nick look at the impact the culture wars are having on our lives.
Feb 8, 2024 · 56 min
Why we need to talk about cancer ft. Stephen Fry
Amol and Nick ask people affected by cancer why it’s so important to talk about it.
Feb 1, 2024 · 49 min
Does nanny (state) know best?
From smoking to sugar, what’s the problem with a bit of nanny now and then?
Jan 25, 2024 · 51 min
How do we deal with President Trump (again)?
Amol and Nick on a possible return to power for Trump, featuring broadcaster Megyn Kelly.
Jan 18, 2024 · 45 min
Does Starmer need Scotland to win the general election?
Amol and Nick on whether Labour need to win Scotland to take the keys to No 10.
Jan 11, 2024 · 47 min
Is democracy dying?
Amol and Nick explore why young people are turning to strongman leaders.
Jan 4, 2024 · 28 min
The Moments In History Amol and Nick Wish They’d Covered
Our hosts answer your questions, like what do they do when guests make outrageous claims?
Dec 21, 2023 · 51 min
News Review of the Year
Amol and Nick review the big stories of 2023 and pick their favourite Today interviews
Dec 19, 2023 · 44 min
Esther Rantzen on a Christmas she did not expect to see
Amol and Nick speak to the TV legend about the impact lung cancer is having on her life
Dec 14, 2023 · 45 min
Is Putin in danger of winning in Ukraine?
Why has the Ukraine war fallen from the top of the news agenda?
Dec 7, 2023 · 50 min
Sunk! Is Sunak’s Tory Party over?
Amol and Nick discuss Sunak’s woes as Today gets the only interview with Suella Braverman.
Nov 30, 2023 · 44 min
Why Generation Rent are so angry
Labour’s Angela Rayner on why the young are struggling to get onto the housing ladder.
Nov 23, 2023 · 45 min
Are these tax cuts for real?
Amol and Nick assess conflicting headlines to get to the bottom of the Autumn Statement.
Nov 23, 2023 · 24 min
James May: On Top Gear, tea and driverless cars
Amol and Nick talk to James May ahead of his Today programme guest edit.