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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.LISTEN: Listen to Radical every Monday and Thursday on BBC Sounds. You can also listen on your smart speaker - just say: "Ask BBC Sounds to play Radical." Available on most smart speakers.GET IN TOUCH: - Send us a message or voice note on WhatsApp: 0330 123 9480. - Email: [email protected] - Or join the conversation using #BBCRadical.

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Apr 2, 2026 55:03 Playback unavailable for this episode

Rethinking Democracy: Would Citizens Do a Better Job than Politicians? (Hélène Landemore)

Apr 6, 2026 18:59 Playback unavailable for this episode

Could All Government Decisions Be Made Through an App? (Your Radical Questions with Hélène Landemore)

Apr 9, 2026 58:16 Playback unavailable for this episode

The Reading Recession: Are We Making Ourselves Less Intelligent? (James Marriott)

Apr 13, 2026 21:46 Playback unavailable for this episode

Can Technology Rescue Reading? (Your Radical Questions with James Marriott)

Apr 16, 2026 1:01:40 Playback unavailable for this episode

Reclaiming the Centre: Is the Old Political Order Dead? (Adrian Wooldridge)

Apr 20, 2026 27:15 Playback unavailable for this episode

Why Are Young People Abandoning the Political Centre? (Your Radical Questions with Adrian Wooldridge)

Apr 23, 2026 53:08 Playback unavailable for this episode

Taking Responsibility: Are We Thinking About Success and Ambition All Wrong? (Emma Grede)

Apr 27, 2026 19:05 Playback unavailable for this episode

How Can More Women Become Business Leaders? (Your Radical Questions with Emma Grede)

Apr 30, 2026 1:16:04 Playback unavailable for this episode

Going for Growth: Can We Make Britain Wealthy Again? (Matt Clifford)

May 4, 2026 26:06 Playback unavailable for this episode

Is AI Coming for Your Job? (Your Radical Questions with Matt Clifford)

May 7, 2026 1:08:07 Playback unavailable for this episode

The Jobs Revolution: Is AI Working for You? (Reid Hoffman)

May 14, 2026 51:36 Playback unavailable for this episode

The Rise of the Femosphere: Who Are the Women Giving Up on Men? (Dr Jilly Kay)

May 15, 2026 18:26 Playback unavailable for this episode

What Are the Tech Billionaires Really Like? (Your Radical Questions with Reid Hoffman)

May 18, 2026 13:45 Playback unavailable for this episode

Is Social Media Making Young Women Hate Men? (Your Radical Questions with Dr Jilly Kay)

May 21, 2026 57:54 Playback unavailable for this episode

The Future of Food: Can Regenerative Farming Save Our Soil? (Andy Cato)

May 25, 2026 22:10 Playback unavailable for this episode

Is Regenerative Farming Getting Greenwashed? (Your Radical Questions with Andy Cato)

May 28, 2026 52:51 Playback unavailable for this episode

Healthcare, Reinvented: How Dramatic Medical Breakthroughs Are Quietly Changing Your Life (Professor Sir John Bell)

Jun 1, 2026 20:14 Playback unavailable for this episode

How Close Are We to a Cure for Cancer? (Your Radical Questions with Professor Sir John Bell)

Jun 4, 2026 58:13 Playback unavailable for this episode

Business Reimagined: Should Firms Have a Purpose Beyond Profit? (Ben & Jerry’s Ben Cohen)

Jun 8, 2026 14:13 Playback unavailable for this episode

Could Ben & Jerry's Be Created Today? (Your Radical Questions with Ben Cohen)

Jun 11, 2026 1:06:50 Playback unavailable for this episode

The End of Endless Growth: Should We Put the Brakes on Economic Expansion? (Kate Raworth)

Jun 15, 2026 17:44 Playback unavailable for this episode

Is Our Idea of Economic Success Completely Broken? (Your Radical Questions with Kate Raworth)

Jun 18, 2026 1:02:49 Playback unavailable for this episode

The Great British Housing Crisis: Is a Brand New Mega-City the Answer? (Shiv Malik)

Jun 22, 2026 24:43 Playback unavailable for this episode

Can Britain Change Its Ways on Housing? (Your Radical Questions with Shiv Malik)

Jun 25, 2026 1:02:55 Playback unavailable for this episode

Last Call for the Local: Are Old Pubs the Solution to Modern Crises? (Oisín Rogers)

Jun 29, 2026 21:09 Playback unavailable for this episode

Should Phones Be Banned in Pubs? (Your Radical Questions with Oisín Rogers)

Jul 2, 2026 50:58 Playback unavailable for this episode

Happiness Rules: Should Wellbeing Dictate Government Policy? (Lord Richard Layard)

Jul 6, 2026 19:22 Playback unavailable for this episode

What Is The Secret To Happiness? (Your Radical Questions with Lord Richard Layard)

Jul 9, 2026 1:09:20 Playback unavailable for this episode

We Need to Talk About Class: Is It Time to Abolish Private Schools? (Sophie Pender)

Jul 13, 2026 24:24 Playback unavailable for this episode

Why Do People Pretend to Be Working Class? (Your Radical Questions with Sophie Pender)

Jul 16, 2026 1:15:18 Playback unavailable for this episode

The Best of Radical with Amol Rajan

Jul 23, 2026 1:03:51 Playback unavailable for this episode

Engineering the Climate: Can Injecting Chemicals in the Sky Help Save the Planet? (Professor David Keith)

Jul 27, 2026 21:22 Playback unavailable for this episode

Could Climate Engineering Do More Bad Than Good for the Environment? (Your Radical Questions with Professor David Keith)

Jul 30, 2026 1:05:06 Playback unavailable for this episode

Gen Z and God: Is the Church Answering Young People's Prayers? (Lamorna Ash)

Aug 3, 2026 24:39 Playback unavailable for this episode

Is Christianity Becoming Countercultural Again? (Your Radical Questions with Lamorna Ash)

Aug 6, 2026 44:16 Playback unavailable for this episode

Votes for Six-Year-Olds: Could Child Suffrage Revive Democracy? (David Runciman)

Aug 10, 2026 24:13 Playback unavailable for this episode

Should Politicians Have to Pass Competence Tests? (Your Radical Questions with David Runciman)

Aug 13, 2026 43:09 Playback unavailable for this episode

Britain's Lost Species: Should We Resurrect Our Extinct Wildlife? (Derek Gow)

Aug 17, 2026 24:48 Playback unavailable for this episode

Will British Farming Pay the Price for Rewilding? (Your Radical Questions with Derek Gow)

Aug 20, 2026 44:37 Playback unavailable for this episode

Influence After Empire: Is Britain Still a Great Power? (Professor Brendan Simms)

Aug 21, 2026 44:37 Playback unavailable for this episode

Influence After Empire: Is Britain Still a Great Power? (Professor Brendan Simms)

Aug 24, 2026 23:18 Playback unavailable for this episode

Is Britain's Military Still Fit For Purpose? (Your Radical Questions with Brendan Simms)

Aug 27, 2026 42:31 Playback unavailable for this episode

Redefining Retirement: Is Our Ageing Population an Untapped Asset? (Professor Sarah Harper)

Aug 31, 2026 26:52 Playback unavailable for this episode

Are Politicians Too Focused on Older Generations? (Your Radical Questions with Professor Sarah Harper)

Sep 3, 2026 56:33 Playback unavailable for this episode

Legalisation: Has The War On Drugs Failed? (Neil Woods, ex-police officer)

Sep 6, 2026 17:25 Playback unavailable for this episode

What Should The Minimum Age For Drugs Be? (Your Radical Questions with Neil Woods)

Sep 9, 2026 50:55 Playback unavailable for this episode

Human Composting: A New Way to Deal with Death? (Kristoffer Hughes)

Sep 16, 2026 41:30 Playback unavailable for this episode

Disaster Prepping: Should We All Stock Up? (Mike Chappell, prepper)

Sep 23, 2026 42:51 Playback unavailable for this episode

Rights for the Unborn: How Should We Protect Future Generations? (Sophie Howe)

Sep 30, 2026 55:42 Playback unavailable for this episode

Care Crisis: Could Volunteer Teenagers Fix It? (Paul Sagar)

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