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Radical with Gabriel Gatehouse

Open mind, critical lens. Conversations with radical people about radical ideas to change the world. At a time of radical change, in politics and technology, in culture and the natural environment, Radical with Gabriel Gatehouse is a twice-weekly podcast where thinkers, innovators and heretics explore bold ideas reshaping our world. Can these ideas, and the people driving them, really change the world? And if so, will it be for better, or worse? Award-winning journalist and podcaster Gabriel Gatehouse (host of The Coming Storm and former Newsnight International Editor) approaches every conversation with an open mind and a critical eye, exploring what happens when radical ideas collide with reality. LISTEN: Listen to Radical every Monday and Thursday on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen on your smart speaker. Just say: "Ask BBC Sounds to play Radical". WATCH: You can also catch Radical with Gabriel Gatehouse on YouTube at www.youtube.com/bbcnews. GET IN TOUCH: WhatsApp: 0330 123 9480 Email: [email protected] Or join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #BBCRadical

Episodes

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

23 Jul 2026
1h 2m
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The Best of Radical with Amol Rajan

16 Jul 2026
1h 15m
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Why Do People Pretend to Be Working Class? (Your Radical Questions with Sophie Pender)

13 Jul 2026
24m
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We Need to Talk About Class: Is It Time to Abolish Private Schools? (Sophie Pender)

09 Jul 2026
1h 9m
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What Is The Secret To Happiness? (Your Radical Questions with Lord Richard Layard)

06 Jul 2026
19m
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Happiness Rules: Should Wellbeing Dictate Government Policy? (Lord Richard Layard)

02 Jul 2026
50m
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Should Phones Be Banned in Pubs? (Your Radical Questions with Oisín Rogers)

29 Jun 2026
21m
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Last Call for the Local: Are Old Pubs the Solution to Modern Crises? (Oisín Rogers)

25 Jun 2026
1h 2m
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Can Britain Change Its Ways on Housing? (Your Radical Questions with Shiv Malik)

22 Jun 2026
24m
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The Great British Housing Crisis: Is a Brand New Mega-City the Answer? (Shiv Malik)

18 Jun 2026
1h 2m
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Is Our Idea of Economic Success Completely Broken? (Your Radical Questions with Kate Raworth)

15 Jun 2026
17m
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The End of Endless Growth: Should We Put the Brakes on Economic Expansion? (Kate Raworth)

11 Jun 2026
1h 6m
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Could Ben & Jerry's Be Created Today? (Your Radical Questions with Ben Cohen)

08 Jun 2026
14m
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Business Reimagined: Should Firms Have a Purpose Beyond Profit? (Ben & Jerry’s Ben Cohen)

04 Jun 2026
58m
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How Close Are We to a Cure for Cancer? (Your Radical Questions with Professor Sir John Bell)

01 Jun 2026
20m
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Healthcare, Reinvited: How Dramatic Medical Breakthroughs Are Quietly Changing Your Life (Professor Sir John Bell)

28 May 2026
52m
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Is Regenerative Farming Getting Greenwashed? (Your Radical Questions with Andy Cato)

25 May 2026
22m
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The Future of Food: Can Regenerative Farming Save Our Soil? (Andy Cato)

21 May 2026
57m
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Is Social Media Making Young Women Hate Men? (Your Radical Questions with Dr Jilly Kay)

18 May 2026
13m
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What Are the Tech Billionaires Really Like? (Your Radical Questions with Reid Hoffman)

15 May 2026
18m
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