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

15 May 2026
18m
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The Rise of the Femosphere: Who Are the Women Giving Up on Men? (Dr Jilly Kay)

14 May 2026
50m
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The Jobs Revolution: Is AI Working for You? (Reid Hoffman)

07 May 2026
1h 8m
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Is AI Coming for Your Job? (Your Radical Questions with Matt Clifford)

04 May 2026
26m
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Going for Growth: Can We Make Britain Wealthy Again? (Matt Clifford)

30 Apr 2026
1h 14m
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How Can More Women Become Business Leaders? (Your Radical Questions with Emma Grede)

27 Apr 2026
17m
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Taking Responsibility: Are We Thinking About Success and Ambition All Wrong? (Emma Grede)

23 Apr 2026
53m
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Why Are Young People Abandoning the Political Centre? (Your Radical Questions with Adrian Wooldridge)

20 Apr 2026
27m
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Reclaiming the Centre: Is the Old Political Order Dead? (Adrian Wooldridge)

16 Apr 2026
1h 1m
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Can Technology Rescue Reading? (Your Radical Questions with James Marriott)

13 Apr 2026
21m
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The decline of reading in modern society threatens the foundations of liberal democracy and human empathy. Digital distractions and the ubiquity of smartphones undermine the capacity for deep focus and critical thought, which are essential for navigating complex information. While some argue that modern life is too str...

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

09 Apr 2026
58m
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Could All Government Decisions Be Made Through an App? (Your Radical Questions with Hélène Landemore)

06 Apr 2026
18m
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Rethinking Democracy: Would Citizens Do a Better Job than Politicians? (Hélène Landemore)

02 Apr 2026
55m
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Who Is Responsible For Over-Medicalisation? (Your Radical Questions with Dr Suzanne O’Sullivan)

30 Mar 2026
21m
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Over-Diagnosis: Are Too Many People Being Given Medical Labels? (Dr Suzanne O’Sullivan)

26 Mar 2026
1h 4m
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Should Former Colonial Powers Pay Reparations? (Your Radical Questions with Simukai Chigudu)

23 Mar 2026
23m
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The Legacy of Empire: How to Reckon with the Past (Simukai Chigudu)

19 Mar 2026
56m
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Do Polls Influence Public Opinion? (Your Radical Questions with James Kanagasooriam)

16 Mar 2026
27m
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Taking Back Control: Why ‘Agency’ Could Be The Next Big Idea In Politics (James Kanagasooriam)

12 Mar 2026
55m
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Does Marriage Need Modernising? (Your Radical Questions with Ed Davies)

09 Mar 2026
26m
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