The development of life on Earth is often framed through the evolution of separate and distinct life forms but less common is the idea of the Earth itself as being one whole living organism. Writer Ferris Jabr's new book, Becoming Earth: How Our Planet Came to Life, takes an all-encompassing view of the intertwined ecosystems on our planet, their origins and ... Show More
Apr 14
How Will the Climate Crisis Reshape Global Politics? With Former Diplomat and Author, Arthur Snell
Our changing climate is accelerating conflict and migration, with the potential to drive political instability from the Sahel to Saudi Arabia to Siberia. From the water-stressed mountains of the Arabian Peninsula to the wildfires raging through America’s most populated regions, t ... Show More
49m 30s
Apr 12
Is There a Crisis of Overdiagnosis in Modern Medicine? With Dr Suzanne O’Sullivan
More people are being labelled with medical conditions than ever before. Diagnoses of autism, ADHD, allergies, and long COVID have skyrocketed - but are we actually getting less healthy? In this episode, neurologist Dr Suzanne O’Sullivan speaks to Dr Güneş Taylor about an impendi ... Show More
48m 24s
Apr 11
How Has Translation Transformed Shakespeare? With Daniel Hahn
What does it mean to translate some of the most recognisable and revered works in the English language? When the wordplay, poetry, and syntax of Shakespeare are all changed, is it still truly Shakespeare? In this episode, host Mythili Rao speaks with translator Daniel Hahn about ... Show More
54m 34s
Jun 2025
A cup of coffee, a grandpa and an A lister
Catherine and Pepper talk family and celebrity on a summery walk to Grantchester.---Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The Week. ---The conversations that follow are always unpr ... Show More
10m 57s
Sep 2025
British Museum, a steak and a yogi
Catherine talks about death, life and life-changing moments, in the London sunshine. ---Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The Week. ---The conversations that follow are always ... Show More
9m 7s
Sep 2025
A fossil, a hat and a T-Rex
Catherine gets an invigorating lesson on the corner of Bedford Square, in London’s Bloomsbury.---Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The Week. ---The conversations that follow ar ... Show More
9m 25s
Jan 2022
Culture Gabfest - Fool's Gold
This week, Slate’s TV critic and host of the podcast Decoder Ring, Willa Paskin, and poet, essayist, podcast host, and author, Nichole Perkins, fill in for Dana and Julia. The panel begins by taking a spin with Julian Fellowes’ (creator of Downton Abbey) new show The Gilded Age. ... Show More
58m 49s
Aug 2025
How deserted places find a second life
Lots left vacant, offices full of equipment but devoid of people, entire villages literally left to the wolves--this hour, TED speakers share stories about bringing new life to abandoned places. Guests include evolutionary biologist Shane Campbell-Staton, entrepreneur Garry Coope ... Show More
50m 9s
Jul 2025
Author and influencer Ghada AlMuhanna Abalkhail returns to discuss her latest book series and much more...
We're so back! And so is Ghada Almuhanna Abalkhail, the TWENTY30's cultural expert, who returns to the show to discuss her latest book series that explores the concept of the Saudi homeland through archival photographs. She shares insights and observations behind creating the boo ... Show More
1h 16m
Jan 2023
Bonus: Mishel Prada and Laura Gómez on hosting Corinna and The King
In this bonus episode, we share an exclusive interview with the hosts of Corinna And The King – Mishel Prada, who narrated the series in English, and Laura Gómez, in Spanish. In conversation, they reveal their thoughts on Corinna and King Juan Carlos, how they approached the narr ... Show More
17m 31s