Christina Lamb, chief foreign correspondent for the Sunday Times, joins Alice Thomson and Robert Crampton to discuss the aftermath of the Taliban's takeover of Kabul. They delve into the dire situation for Afghan women facing severe restrictions and the ongoing humanitarian crisis exacerbated by the withdrawal of foreign aid. The conversation also touches on the rising shoplifting epidemic in the UK and California, examining its societal implications. Lastly, they explore the political challenges faced by Steve Hilton as he eyes a potential gubernatorial run in California.

Christina Lamb, an award-winning foreign correspondent, shares insights on sticking with challenging stories that need more visibility. Cat Neilan, a political editor, discusses the implications of social media on public perception during recent UK riots. Patricia Clarke emphasizes the importance of human rights reporting, particularly for Afghan women facing severe restrictions. They also tackle the controversy in women's boxing and the challenges of addressing gender identity in sports, highlighting the need for careful journalism in sensitive topics.

Former head of the Foreign Office Sir Simon Fraser and Sunday Times Chief Foreign Correspondent Christina Lamb discuss the shipping crisis in the Red Sea, the war in Ukraine, and the possible return of President Trump. Shadow Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds joins from the World Economic Forum in Davos to discuss global tensions.

In this podcast, the Intelligence Squared team reflect on their favorite moments from 2023. Bella discusses a discussion on risk with Simon Reeve and Christina Lamb, highlighting the paradox of risk. Christina shares her harrowing experiences as a journalist in Afghanistan. Jude Law discusses his career, childhood, and perceptions of his acting.

Not many of us can claim to have hunted with the Bushmen of the Kalahari; been detained for spying by the KGB; or smuggled ourselves over a border into an active war zone under the floorboards of an ambulance. Yet, for our latest guests on the Futureverse, this is all in a day’s work. The Sunday Times’ Chief Foreign Correspondent Christina Lamb, who has been covering conflict around the globe for over three decades, does not regard herself as a risk taker, though. It was not an attraction to danger that led her to war reporting, but a surprise wedding invitation that landed on her desk in 1987. Similarly, as a teenager, the adventurer and broadcaster Simon Reeve, enjoyed the thrill of cycling down Acton High Street on his BMX, but did not imagine that he would spend his early professional life on the tail of neo-Nazi terrorists in Boston Spa.In this special episode of the Futureverse, Christina and Simon join Kamal Ahmed for a conversation about their attitudes to risk: what motivates them to take the risks that they do and how they calculate risk on the ground. It is a fascinating insight into what it means to put your life on the line in order to shine light on the darkest corners of the world. It also is a prescient reminder of Y TREE’s core principles: mitigate unnecessary risk – even Simon Reeve will not get in a car without a seat belt – and always set a personal risk level that feels right for you.    The Futureverse is brought to you by Intelligence Squared in partnership with Y TREE. The past is in your head. The future is in your hands. For more information visit y-tree.com/futureverse —Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content, early access and much moreWe’d love to hear your feedback and what you think we should talk about next, who we should have on and what our future debates should be. Send us an email or voice note with your thoughts to podcasts@intelligencesquared.com or Tweet us @intelligence2.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices