The Conversation
The Conversation Documentaries
The Conversation Documentaries (formerly The Anthill) is podcast from The Conversation. Our documentary series cover everything from science to the environment, politics, culture and economics. We unearth new stories from the world of academia and talk to experts to shed light on some of the big questions of today. The Conversation is a not-for-profit independent media organisation and our journalists work with academics to help share their research knowledge with as many people as possible.
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Jun 16, 2026
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Episodes
Anthill 5: Reboot – part 2 21.09.2016 33:02
In part two of our podcast on rebooting, we explore what would happen if humanity was wiped out, take a look at a political comeback in France, and get a taste of a revamped US institution.
Anthill 5: Reboot – part 1 14.09.2016 33:29
In this first of two podcasts, listen in to hear about the rebooting of a Syrian rebel group, an old drug and your computer.
Anthill 4: Fuel 17.08.2016 35:08
The fourth episode of our podcast takes on fuel – from Olympic diets to conflict over oil in the Niger Delta.
Anthill 3: Rooting for the underdog 13.07.2016 46:26
From football to the space race and folklore to the forest, here's why you should back the little guy.
Anthill 2: Brexit special 08.06.2016 38:20
A special episode of the Anthill, a podcast from The Conversation, on the referendum on Britain's EU membership.
Anthill 1: About time 16.05.2016 35:11
A podcast on time: telling it, perceiving it, doing it and travelling through it.
Introducing a new podcast from The Conversation UK 16.05.2016 0:50
Welcome to The Anthill – a new podcast that unearths some of the best research from the world of academia.
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