Free Thinking Episodes Available now
Breaking Free: Karl Kraus
Philip Dodd and guests discuss the satire and contemporary relevance of writer Karl Kraus.
Patriotism: The Union Jack
Anne McElvoy explores the history and future of the Union Jack.
Patriotism: China, Russia, Japan, Latin America
Rana Mitter and guests debate the meaning of patriotism beyond the west.
Patriotism: Alain Finkielkraut, Karim Miske
Alain Finkielkraut and Karim Miske talk to Philip Dodd about French identity.
Calling to Account: Bronwen Maddox, Margaret Hodge, Matthew Parris
Anne McElvoy asks if public enquiries are good government. Plus Matthew Parris on scorn.
John Simpson on the death of the war correspondent
Philip Dodd and guests consider what we mean by 'news' in 2016.
A Brexit reading list
Edith Hall, Chris Kissane and Matthew Sweet on what might be on a Brexit reading list.
Our Relationship with Animals
Shahidha Bari looks at computing for cats, de-extinction and an animal symphony.
Maths: Alex Bellos, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Serafina Cuomo, Vicky Neale
Discussing the maths gallery at the Science Museum and the need for better numeracy.
Voices in Our Ears: Colin Grant, Josie Rourke, Charles Fernyhough, Clare Walker Gore
Matthew Sweet discusses epilepsy, Wilkie Collins and a theatre production of Joan of Arc.
