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The Amol Rajan Connection

If life feels like it's happening TO you, not FOR you, then The Amol Rajan Connection is here to help. This show will slow the world down, explain the mighty forces shaping our era - and help you Win the Future. We're living through one of history's hinge moments. An old order is crumbling and a new one struggling to be born. AI, smartphones, global heating; ageing population; economic crisis: we’re about to get a century of change in a single decade. Amol was Editor of The Independent at 29; spent years leading the BBC’s coverage of global Technology; was Presenter of Radio 4’s flagship Today Programme and the prime-time Amol Rajan Interviews; is Host of University Challenge; and was a useless Faithful on Celebrity Traitors. With 20 years in News behind him, Amol has always been more interested in deep trends than fleeting events. The Amol Rajan Connection is a welcoming space where the most smart, dynamic, influential and brave people on the planet help us understand how the world is changing - and give you the confidence to navigate it. Follow to catch every episode. Join the inner circle at https://amolrajanconnection.com

Episodes

Episode 2 - Delia Smith: Ingredients for life

22 Oct 2026

1h 10m

Q&A with Gareth Southgate: Egos, young athletes and mental health

19 Oct 2026

32m

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Leadership requires balancing individual creativity with team frameworks, as high-performing groups thrive when maverick personalities are given scope to express themselves rather than being constrained by rigid rules. Managing elite talent involves recognizing that different individuals require tailored approaches to ...

Episode 1 - Gareth Southgate: Lessons in Life, Leadership & Football

15 Oct 2026

2h 0m

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Gareth Southgate reflects on his transition from the high-pressure role of England football manager to a dedicated advocate for young men’s development. Drawing on his experience with the 1996 penalty miss, he emphasizes that failure is a vital component of growth and resilience. Southgate critiques the commercializati...

Welcome to The Amol Rajan Connection

13 Oct 2026

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Humanity is currently navigating a "hinge moment" in history, characterized by a century's worth of technological, environmental, and demographic shifts compressed into a single decade. Rapid advancements in AI, global warming, and aging populations are creating a sense of overwhelming volatility and life-altering chan...

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