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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May 21 · 57 min
The Future of Food: Can Regenerative Farming Save Our Soil? (Andy Cato)
Oli Dugmore speaks to the Groove Armada DJ and farming pioneer, Andy Cato.
May 18 · 13 min
Is Social Media Making Young Women Hate Men? (Your Radical Questions with Dr Jilly Kay)
A feminist media expert answers your questions on online algorithms and the “femosphere”.
May 15 · 18 min
What Are the Tech Billionaires Really Like? (Your Radical Questions with Reid Hoffman)
The LinkedIn founder answers your questions about tech, politics, ethics, and wealth.
May 14 · 51 min
The Rise of the Femosphere: Who Are the Women Giving Up on Men? (Dr Jilly Kay)
Dr Jilly Kay discusses young women, heteropessimism and the femosphere.
May 7 · 1 hr 8 min
The Jobs Revolution: Is AI Working for You? (Reid Hoffman)
Reid Hoffman, the founder of LinkedIn, on the future of work in the age of AI.
May 4 · 26 min
Is AI Coming for Your Job? (Your Radical Questions with Matt Clifford)
The former AI adviser to No.10 takes on your queries on tech, productivity, and growth.
April 30 · 1 hr 16 min
Going for Growth: Can We Make Britain Wealthy Again? (Matt Clifford)
The former AI advisor to No 10 argues that technology is essential for Britain’s future.
April 27 · 19 min
How Can More Women Become Business Leaders? (Your Radical Questions with Emma Grede)
The fashion designer and businesswoman takes your questions.
April 23 · 53 min
Taking Responsibility: Are We Thinking About Success and Ambition All Wrong? (Emma Grede)
Emma Grede argues that success is all about focus, trade-offs and taking control.
April 20 · 27 min
Why Are Young People Abandoning the Political Centre? (Your Radical Questions with Adrian Wooldridge)
The columnist and author answers questions on liberalism, collectivism, and nostalgia.
April 16 · 1 hr 1 min
Reclaiming the Centre: Is the Old Political Order Dead? (Adrian Wooldridge)
The author and Bloomberg columnist argues for the revival of liberalism.
April 13 · 21 min
Can Technology Rescue Reading? (Your Radical Questions with James Marriott)
James Marriott takes questions on the gamification of learning and collapse of reading.
April 9 · 58 min
The Reading Recession: Are We Making Ourselves Less Intelligent? (James Marriott)
Tracing the historical relationship between reading, intelligence and democracy.
April 6 · 18 min
Could All Government Decisions Be Made Through an App? (Your Radical Questions with Hélène Landemore)
Hélène Landemore answers your questions on citizen‑led democracy and political reform
April 2 · 55 min
Rethinking Democracy: Would Citizens Do a Better Job than Politicians? (Hélène Landemore)
The Yale Political Theorist and author makes the case for citizen rule.
March 30 · 21 min
Who Is Responsible For Over-Medicalisation? (Your Radical Questions with Dr Suzanne O’Sullivan)
The Age of Diagnosis author answers your questions.
March 26 · 1 hr 4 min
Over-Diagnosis: Are Too Many People Being Given Medical Labels? (Dr Suzanne O’Sullivan)
The doctor who thinks that we are getting diagnosis wrong.
March 23 · 23 min
Should Former Colonial Powers Pay Reparations? (Your Radical Questions with Simukai Chigudu)
Simukai Chigudu answers your questions about statues and decolonising the curriculum.
March 19 · 56 min
The Legacy of Empire: How to Reckon with the Past (Simukai Chigudu)
Is removing statues and decolonising the curriculum the answer?
March 16 · 27 min
Do Polls Influence Public Opinion? (Your Radical Questions with James Kanagasooriam)
A top pollster answers your questions about politics, polling and reasons to be cheerful.