Joseph Stiglitz: the UK’s tax system is “inexcusable”
The American economist on how neoliberalism put us on “the road to 21st-century fascism”.
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Discover our latest interviews with notable personalities across various fields. Step into the minds of influential figures and gain unique perspectives.
Sarah Perry Q&A: “When was I happiest? When I left the church I was raised in”
The novelist on Rachmaninoff, the short stories of Tessa Hadley, and her lost legal career.
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Miranda July Q&A: “You have to feel the body’s needs as if you were a plant”
The American film-maker and author on avoiding “scarcity mindset” and how to be efficient (but not annoying).
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Jah Wobble Q&A: “Evil spirits shattered my parking sensors”
The legendary post-punk bassist and singer on teleportation, Tube trains, and living with the paranormal.
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Percival Everett’s American absurd
The author behind American Fiction on rewriting Mark Twain, the evolution of racism, and his addiction to irony.
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Josie Long Q&A: “I wish Keir Starmer had a functioning spine”
The stand-up comedian on Joanna Newsom, expressionism, and the dream of being a forest ranger.
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Rob Henderson: “I guess there is survivor’s guilt”
The writer and thinker on reliving his traumatic childhood, campus cancel culture, and the rise of “luxury beliefs”.
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Camilla Nord Q&A: “I do at least one handstand every day”
The neuroscientist on the predictive brain, Rory Stewart and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
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John Healey: “Britain has a lot to learn from Ukraine’s resilience”
Labour’s shadow defence minister on how to bolster national security, dealing with Trump, and selling arms to Israel.
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Jackie Kay Q&A: “Audre Lorde told me: ‘You can be black and Scottish’”
The poet and novelist on Bessie Smith, Coronation Street and being a night owl.
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Joelle Taylor Q&A: “I’d like to see dinner ladies take over parliament”
The poet on being raised by TV, the inspirational Linda Bellos, and why writing is like archaeology.
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Sam Carr Q&A: “We die and are reborn many times”
The psychologist on Jung, Michael Jordan, and what Knight Rider tells us about life’s journey.
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Steve Reed: “Farmers feel shafted by this government”
The shadow environment secretary on what voters want and how to make Labour the “party of the countryside”.
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Arik Kershenbaum Q&A: “I’m happiest in a hammock, being woken by gibbon song”
The zoologist on emigrating to the UK, what the Civil War cost America, and the serenity of a world before…
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Tippa Irie Q&A: “I see myself as a cheeky chappie”
The producer and MC on Match of the Day, the power of Bob Marley, and longing for life on a…
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Esther Ghey: “The internet unleashed horrific things”
The mother of the murdered teenager Brianna Ghey on how to protect children online.
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Matthew Elliott: we haven’t made the most of Brexit
The Vote Leave head on his new charity, the Tories’ election prospects and what Liz Truss got wrong.
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Jacob Collier’s internal weather
The 29-year-old made a career taking theory to the masses, but believes his real “superpower” is his instinct for his…
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Jen Gunter Q&A: “I wanted to be a detective and drive around in a convertible”
The gynaecologist and author on Nancy Drew, abortion rights, and what would be a truly unforgettable episode of Mastermind.
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Layla Moran: “I’m searching for kernels of hope in the rubble”
The Liberal Democrat MP on polarisation and her relatives trapped in Gaza.
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