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Rethink
Professor Ben Ansell asks some of the world's sharpest minds about the latest thinking, and what it might mean for policy and society.
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Episodes
Rt. Hon. Douglas Alexander: Rethinking Economic Dignity 07.07.2020 6:28
Rt. Hon. Douglas Alexander, Senior Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School, suggests a series of specific policies to address low pay.
K T Tunstall: Rethinking The Music Industry 07.07.2020 7:07
Musician Tunstall shares that convenience for consumers comes at a huge cost for artists
Henry Dimbleby: Rethinking How We Eat 06.07.2020 7:45
Cookery writer Dimbleby reflects on how food is a marker of civilisation.
Aaron Bastani: Rethinking An Ageing Population 06.07.2020 8:06
Writer Bastani investigates the change in demographics and how it will affect us.
V.S Ramachandran: Rethinking Brains 06.07.2020 8:16
Neurologist Ramachandran asks how the pandemic has changed how we think about ourselves.
C K Lal: Rethinking Institutions 03.07.2020 7:03
Journalist Lal argues for institutions to be re-engineered for the post-pandemic world
Carol Cooper: Rethinking Racial Equality 03.07.2020 7:30
Senior Nurse Cooper makes an impassioned plea for justice.
Nisha Katona: Rethinking Hospitality 03.07.2020 6:19
Chef Katona asks us to consider what makes the restaurant experience precious.
H. R. McMaster: Rethinking Empathy 03.07.2020 6:41
Former United States National Security Advisor McMaster calls for consideration.
Dalai Lama: Rethinking Ancient Wisdom 02.07.2020 5:13
His Holiness the Dalai Lama has a checklist of priorities for the post-pandemic world.
Mariana Mazzucato: Rethinking Value 02.07.2020 10:29
Economist Mazzucato challenges the economic models that have dominated post-war policy
Onora O'Neill: Rethinking Digital Power 02.07.2020 6:35
Philosopher O'Neill asks if tech giants have done irreversible damage to society/
Ziauddin Sardar: Rethinking Normality 02.07.2020 6:56
Writer Sardar asks us what 'the new normal' is concealing.
Anthony Townsend: Rethinking Robots 01.07.2020 6:49
Writer Townsend imagines a future that prioritises convenience
Dr Charlotte Riley: Rethinking Universities 01.07.2020 6:18
Historian Riley questions the concept of university being a rite of passage for the young
Lucy Jones: Rethinking Biophilia 01.07.2020 5:56
Author Jones questions how our disconnection with nature is affecting our lives
David Wallace-Wells: Rethinking Consensus 01.07.2020 6:43
Journalist Wallace-Wells applies cautious optimism to our current moment.
Seb Emina: Rethinking Travel 01.07.2020 6:18
Writer Emina asks if we can experience the benefits and joy of travel without moving.
Emma Griffin: Rethinking Work 01.07.2020 5:45
Professor Griffin highlights the unpaid and emotional work that often goes unrecognised.
Dr Xine Yao: Rethinking Masks 01.07.2020 6:11
Lecturer Yao explains how masks are an expression of commitment to the collective good
Pascal Soriot: Rethinking Medical Co-operation 30.06.2020 8:17
CEO of AstraZeneca, Soriot praises the example shown by scientists working together.
Tom Rivett-Carnac: Rethinking History 30.06.2020 7:01
Campaigner Rivett-Carnac asks us to examine the stories we tell about ourselves.
David Skelton: Rethinking Industry 30.06.2020 6:33
Author Skelton supports a reinvigorated focus on manufacturing and technical education.
Nicci Gerrard: Rethinking Old Age 30.06.2020 6:03
Author Gerrard asks us to remember the role, rights and needs of older people.
Mirabelle Morah: Rethinking Ourselves 27.06.2020 6:32
Author Morah asks what we can do for each other, regardless of national boundaries.
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