Free Thinking Episodes Available now
Rude Valentines. Neil Gaiman, Translating China's Arts
Neil Gaiman talks Norse myths with Rana Mitter. And a look at the ugly side of Valentines
Professor Paul Gilroy
Philip Dodd is in extended conversation about culture and race with Professor Paul Gilroy.
Robots, Makt Myrkranna
Matthew Sweet and guests discuss the implications of our increasing reliance on robotics.
Russian Art and Revolution
Anne McElvoy and her guests assess the role and legacy of art in the Russian Revolution.
Borders: On the ground, on the map, in the mind
Writers and an artist talk borders from Ireland to Turkey with Anne McElvoy.
Global anger and family conflict with Pankaj Mishra and Elif Shafak.
With a discussion about anger, Elif Shafak's new novel and a debate about Trumpism.
Caribbean Culture
Joshua Jelly-Schapiro, Colin Grant and Kei Miller discuss the Caribbean with Matthew Sweet
Yaa Gyasi, Daniel Levitin, Peter Bazalgette, James Bartholomew on clarity, civility and strong states
Philip Dodd presents, with debates about empathy, rigorous thinking and the welfare state.
Davos Discussions, Shobana Jeyasingh, Barbers in concentration camps
Anne McElvoy explores topics discussed at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum.
Oscar Nominations 2017, T2 Trainspotting
On the day of the Oscar nominations, Matthew Sweet and guests consider 2016 in film.
