Jeffrey Howard
Professor of Political Philosophy and Public Policy at University College London. He discusses the relationship between freedom and security and the role of philosophy in politics.
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May 16, 2025 • 57min
Political Visions
Join Joe Dromey, the General Secretary of the Fabian Society, alongside Thomas Simpson, a Professor at Oxford, and Gisela Stuart, a crossbench peer, as they delve into the essence of political vision. They explore the balance between ambitious ideals and practical governance while addressing the public's yearning for reform. Jeffrey Howard shares insights on freedom and security's interplay, while Sarah Jilani advocates for revolution as a path to social change. Their discussions weave through historical examples, revealing the complexities and hopes of contemporary politics.
Jun 27, 2019 • 1h 3min
An Eye for an Eye?
Nick Yarris, an exonerated death row inmate and author, shares his harrowing journey of wrongful conviction and life on death row. Emily Bazelon, a criminal justice reform advocate, discusses systemic issues in capital punishment, including the biases affecting sentencing. Jeffrey Howard explores philosophical questions surrounding justice and the morality of execution. The trio debates whether the death penalty can ever be justified in a just society, revealing unsettling truths about race, wrongful convictions, and the complexities of justice.
