Talking Features

In this week's Talking Life, Kieran looks at analogue wellness; the growing movement to put screens aside and replace them with a calming 'offline' activity instead. He argues that the real payoff isn't nostalgic back-gazing, but rather a moment in the day where no one is tracking your activity, vying for your attention, or trying to sell you something. Even a single moment like th...

In this week’s Talking Tech, Rory talks to the interim CEO of Toynbee Hall, Matt Dronfield, about an initiative to introduce debt advice kiosks into prisons and hospitals to help some of the most vulnerable with their finances. 

In this week's Talking Health, Kieran discusses what modern science reveals about gut health: how the trillions of microbes living in your gut shape far more than digestion, influencing your immune system and even your mood. He explains the gut-brain connection and the simple, everyday habits that help your microbiome thrive.

In this week's Talking Money, Kieran is joined by Savings Expert from The Royal Mint, Stuart O'Reilly. They reflect on the nation's feelings about potential investments and the pros and cons of investing in precious metals.

In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory discovers just how far you can travel down many of the UK’s rivers – and where some of them begin and end.     

In this week's Talking Life, Kieran is joined by Jonathan Bourne, the CEO of apprenticeship providers Damar Training. Over a million 16-24 year-olds are Not in Education, Employment, or Training (NEET). Kieran and Jonathan discuss what has caused this epidemic, and what can be done to stem the tide.

In this week’s Talking Tech, Rory talks about how mobile data works, how to manage using it if you have a fixed amount every month and what “4G” and “5G” actually mean.

In this week's Talking Health, Kieran discusses the humble bike helmet: the simple mechanism of physics it's based upon, how it evolved from useless leather caps to life-saving foam, and how to secure it correctly so that it actually protects your head.

In this week's Talking Money, Kieran looks at new research from the Money and Pensions Service suggesting that millions of people across the UK are still struggling to keep up with their bills. The figures come from MoneyView, the service's flagship annual survey, which lays bare just how varied the nation's financial fitness really is. Kieran is joined by Alan Nicholls, England Region...

In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory takes a trip to the Big Apple, to uncover just how much there is to do in one of the US’ biggest cities.  

In this week's Talking Life, Kieran unpacks the stress of Results Day and the Clearing scramble. He is joined by Michelle Amos from the University of Salford to demystify the process, and show students what to do and where to go.

In this week’s Talking Tech, Rory talks about the history of smart glasses and asks if they’re the next natural evolution of smartphone technology or just another technological fad. 

In this week's Talking Health, Jess explains the negative effects of sugar on health. She outlines how sugar acts on the body, where sugar is hiding in our diet, and how you can act to monitor your sugar intake.

In this week's Talking Money, Kieran discusses the instability of the oil market during wartime, and how it doesn't affect your energy bills like you may think. He describes the separation between oil and gas prices, the challenges of transportation, and where Britain sits in the global market pecking order.

In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory talks about the benefits of travelling to study, and education and travel combined really do broaden the minds of many students.  

In this week’s Talking Life, Kieran talks to Frederike Berens, a Play Expert from the kids' outdoor equipment company, Wickey. They discuss new research conducted that uncovers the shame half of UK parents feel surrounding their kids' lack of outdoor play opportunities. Frederike highlights the importance of outdoor play, and advises parents on how they can get their kids outside more.

In this week’s Talking Tech, Rory discusses how humans talk to AI and the effect that has on us – how do we react when it gives us answers, are we polite when we write prompts and how does AI shape human behaviour in the real world? 

In this week's Talking Health, Kieran discusses the dangers of over-exercise. He points out the disturbing phenomenon of active adults in their younger years requiring surgeries, the signs to look out for when exercising, and what you can do to work out with longevity as the forefront concern.

In this week's Talking Money, Kieran discusses the government's new cut to VAT on electricity, and why the saving may be a drop in the ocean compared to the deluge of bill hikes to come.

On this week's Talking Life, Kieran speaks with co-parenting podcaster Ang Burns. They discuss the extra challenges faced by co-parents over the summer months, and what proactive solutions can be useful when communication and good will breaks down.

In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory looks at how older British cities, whose streets were designed for people walking and maybe a horse and cart, were changed and modified to accommodate modern forms of travel, and the challenges city planners still face when it comes to working around how these old cities are designed. 

In this week’s Talking Tech, Rory discusses how humans talk to AI and the effect that has on us – how do we react when it gives us answers, are we polite when we write prompts and how does AI shape human behaviour in the real world? 

In this week’s Talking Health, Jess discusses the importance of work-life balance, the risks that come with overwork and burnout, and the benefits of maintaining a good work to labour ratio in your life.

In this week's Talking Money, Kieran discusses the new rules for buy now, pay later credit: how a sector worth 60 million pounds in 2017 grew to more than 13 billion, why the government stepped in, what protections shoppers get from today, and the trade-off for those who may now be turned down.

In this week's Talking Travel, Rory talks about the relevance of postcards in our holidays these days - why is their popularity declining and are tourists overlooking the iconic souvenir tradition of sending one to a loved one?