Far right rallies have been held across the UK, culminating in a large parade in London where Elon Musk spoke. At the same time, politicians from across the political spectrum are following the talking points of far right parties - and shifting their policies rightward, even the Labour home secretary has said she wishes to double the period migrants have to ... Show More
Sep 18
Risk, uncertainty, and medical decision-making - Professor Chris Whitty
Something different for the podcast today: a live event. It’s the inaugural BMJ lecture, in partnership with the Academy of Medical Sciences and hosted at the historic Royal Academy of Arts. We want to talk about the big issues facing healthcare professionals around the world - a ... Show More
44m 10s
Sep 11
Food industry nutrition advisor conflicts, and regulation of healthcare AI
Back in 2024, the BMJ revealed how more than half of the members of the UK government's Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition, had declared financial interests with food and drinks companies. A tightening of the rules followed, but two years after our initial investigation, ... Show More
38m 2s
Sep 2025
“It's NOT Far-Right!" Musk Fuels UK Flags & Free Speech War | Andrew Wilson vs Cenk Uygur
‘Operation Raise The Colours’ has sparked a nationwide debate. For some, flying the St George’s Cross and Union Jack is a patriotic act of defiance against a broken asylum system. For others, it’s a dangerous far-right signal. The truth may lie somewhere in between. With over 32, ... Show More
1h 4m
May 2022
Finally Pushing Back on Covid - May 25th, Hour 2
Dr. Brian Tyson, candidate for Congress in California’s 25th district (https://drbriantyson.com) and Dr. George Fareed, authors of Overcoming the Covid Darkness: How Two Doctors Successfully Treated 7,000 Patients, discuss the World Health’s Organization attempts to create a glob ... Show More
30m 45s