Why rare earth metals “hold the key to our future”
In Radio 4’s The Scramble for Rare Earths, Misha Glenny explains how this small group of elements has replaced natural…
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The real Boris Johnson
The BBC’s Adam Fleming discusses what he learned when making his new podcast series about the UK’s “all vibe” prime…
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BBC Radio 4’s Torn takes a fresh look at fashion history
This documentary series explores the impact of fashion through the ages – from its role in slavery to driving at…
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BBC Radio 4’s Party’s Over is a perfectly timed tale of a disgraced prime minister
Imagining the escapades of a fictional failed politician provides ample opportunity to comment on some real ones.
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Rory Stewart’s lessons in arguing well
In a three-part radio series, the former Conservative minister aims to bring reason and rhetorical flair back to public discourse.
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What does it really mean to forgive?
A new BBC Radio 4 series variously frames forgiveness as difficult, healing, a tool to regain power and an act…
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How statistics mislead us
Anna Lawlor’s BBC Radio 4 show Typical! reveals how a poor grasp of means and modes skews our idea of…
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The People vs J Edgar Hoover reveals how the FBI seized power in the United States
Emily Maitlis explores how the bureau’s unaccountable director became the architect of the US’s deep state.
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