Radical with Gabriel Gatehouse Podcast
Open mind, critical lens. Conversations with radical people about ideas to change the world.
Episodes every Monday and Thursday.
Open mind, critical lens.
Conversations with radical people about radical ideas to change the world.
At a time of radical change, in politics and technology, in culture and the natural environment, Radical with Gabriel Gatehouse is a twice-weekly podcast where thinkers, innovators and heretics explore bold ideas reshaping our world.
Can these ideas, and the people driving them, really change the world? And if so, will it be for better, or worse?
Award-winning journalist and podcaster Gabriel Gatehouse (host of The Coming Storm and former Newsnight International Editor) approaches every conversation with an open mind and a critical eye, exploring what happens when radical ideas collide with reality.
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Episodes to download
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End Times Capitalism: How Much Wealth Is Too Much Wealth? (Activist Naomi Klein)
Thursday
The author and activist on her career and fears about the end of the world
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Introducing... Radical With Gabriel Gatehouse
Wednesday
Award-winning journalist and podcaster Gabriel Gatehouse is the new host of Radical.
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Cost of Living: Should Government Pay For Life's Essentials? (Anna Coote)
Thu 8 Oct 2026
The case for universal basic services.
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Care Crisis: Could Volunteer Teenagers Fix It? (Paul Sagar)
Thu 1 Oct 2026
An idea to discount tuition fees if students spend a year working in adult social care.
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Rights for the Unborn: How Should We Protect Future Generations? (Sophie Howe)
Thu 24 Sep 2026
The world鈥檚 first 鈥榤inister for the unborn' on why governments must think longer-term.
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Disaster Prepping: Should We All Stock Up? (Mike Chappell, prepper)
Thu 17 Sep 2026
A prepper argues everyone has a duty to be better prepared for a crisis.
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Human Composting: A New Way to Deal with Death? (Kristoffer Hughes)
Thu 10 Sep 2026
Is there a better way to dispose of our bodies after we die?
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What Should The Minimum Age For Drugs Be? (Your Radical Questions with Neil Woods)
Mon 7 Sep 2026
Campaigner Neil Woods takes your questions on how the UK might legalise drugs.
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Legalisation: Has The War On Drugs Failed? (Neil Woods, ex-police officer)
Thu 3 Sep 2026
A former police officer argues we should decriminalise and regulate heroin and cocaine.
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Are Politicians Too Focused on Older Generations? (Your Radical Questions with Professor Sarah Harper)
Mon 31 Aug 2026
We take your questions about聽ageing, retirement and the future of work.
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Redefining Retirement: Is Our Ageing Population an Untapped Asset? (Professor Sarah Harper)
Thu 27 Aug 2026
A leading gerontologist argues we should embrace the opportunities of our ageing society.
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Is Britain's Military Still Fit For Purpose? (Your Radical Questions with Brendan Simms)
Mon 24 Aug 2026
Professor Brendan Simms answers your questions about the UK鈥檚 place in the world
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Influence After Empire: Is Britain Still a Great Power? (Professor Brendan Simms)
Thu 20 Aug 2026
Has Great Britain underestimated its own power and influence in the world?
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Will British Farming Pay the Price for Rewilding? (Your Radical Questions with Derek Gow)
Mon 17 Aug 2026
Derek Gow answers your questions about resurrecting our native species.
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Britain's Lost Species: Should We Resurrect Our Extinct Wildlife? (Derek Gow)
Thu 13 Aug 2026
Meet the farmer advocating for large-scale species reintroductions.
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Should Politicians Have to Pass Competence Tests? (Your Radical Questions with David Runciman)
Mon 10 Aug 2026
David Runciman answers your questions about lowering the voting age to six.
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Votes for Six-Year-Olds: Could Child Suffrage Revive Democracy? (David Runciman)
Thu 6 Aug 2026
A former Cambridge politics professor has a bold proposal: lowering the voting age to six.
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Is Christianity Becoming Countercultural Again? (Your Radical Questions with Lamorna Ash)
Mon 3 Aug 2026
Writer Lamorna Ash answers your questions about young adults and Christianity.
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Gen Z and God: Is the Church Answering Young People's Prayers? (Lamorna Ash)
Thu 30 Jul 2026
Lamorna Ash asks whether faith offers an answer to the difficulties facing young adults.
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Could Climate Engineering Do More Bad Than Good for the Environment? (Your Radical Questions with Professor David Keith)
Mon 27 Jul 2026
Professor David Keith answers your questions about geoengineering.
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Engineering the Climate: Can Injecting Chemicals in the Sky Help Save the Planet? (Professor David Keith)
Thu 23 Jul 2026
Gabriel Gatehouse explores the world of geoengineering.
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The Best of Radical with Amol Rajan
Thu 16 Jul 2026
Amol chooses five standout conversations from his time hosting Radical.
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Why Do People Pretend to Be Working Class? (Your Radical Questions with Sophie Pender)
Mon 13 Jul 2026
Sophie Pender answers your questions on why class still matters in Britain.
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We Need to Talk About Class: Is It Time to Abolish Private Schools? (Sophie Pender)
Thu 9 Jul 2026
The founder of 鈥楾he 93% Club鈥� on class, privilege, networking, and education.
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What Is The Secret To Happiness? (Your Radical Questions with Lord Richard Layard)
Mon 6 Jul 2026
An expert on happiness and wellbeing answers your questions.
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Happiness Rules: Should Wellbeing Dictate Government Policy? (Lord Richard Layard)
Thu 2 Jul 2026
The author and economist wants to give happiness political primacy.
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Should Phones Be Banned in Pubs? (Your Radical Questions with Ois铆n Rogers)
Mon 29 Jun 2026
Pub landlord Ois铆n Rogers answers your questions.
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Last Call for the Local: Are Old Pubs the Solution to Modern Crises? (Ois铆n Rogers)
Thu 25 Jun 2026
The Devonshire鈥檚 landlord argues why, and how, we should save the British public house.
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Can Britain Change Its Ways on Housing? (Your Radical Questions with Shiv Malik)
Mon 22 Jun 2026
The man pushing for a brand new mega-city answers your questions.
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The Great British Housing Crisis: Is a Brand New Mega-City the Answer? (Shiv Malik)
Thu 18 Jun 2026
Meet the man who wants to build the UK鈥檚 first new city in 50 years.