Exploring overcoming racism and embracing heritage, Sajid Javid's political journey and authenticity in communication, addressing societal prejudices while maintaining diplomacy, the distinction between Islamophobia and anti-Muslim hatred, challenges in forming post-Brexit trade deals, and the case for rejoining the customs union.

Sir Sajid Javid, former Conservative Chancellor and Home Secretary, takes the reins as guest editor, diving into the intriguing world of artificial intelligence. He discusses its impact on education and child safety, highlighting the dual-edged sword of technology. Javid also shares personal memories of growing up in an immigrant family, the influence of music, and his favorite childhood TV show, Grange Hill. Reflecting on his political career, he addresses contemporary issues like race, immigration, and the importance of open dialogue in a changing society.

Sajid Javid discusses regrets in politics, challenges faced in the Shamima Begum case, and the future of the NHS. Insights on leadership, populism, healthcare crisis, mental health stigma, Liz Truss vs. Rishi Sunak, and navigating political complexities.

In the last five years in the UK, more than 100 children have died from knife wounds. But violence isn't inevitable and evidence shows that we need more mentoring, therapy, family support and police in the areas where violence is high. So why don't we do what works? Jon Yates from the Youth Endowment Fund looks at the schemes that have successfully reduced knife crime. He investigates why the lessons they've taught us haven’t been scaled up. And why we’re spending money on other things like knife awareness campaigns without any evidence they work. Presenter: Jon Yates Producer: Rob Walker Editor: Clare Fordham Sound Engineer: Richard Hannaford Production Coordinator: Maria Ogundele Contributors: Karyn McCluskey, Chief Executive, Community Justice Scotland Karen Timoney, Director, KDT Wellness Graeme Armstrong, author of The Young Team Laura Knight, Toolkit and Evidence Engagement Lead, Youth Endowment Fund Gavin Stephens, Chair, National Police Chiefs’ Council Lawrence Sherman, Chief Scientific Officer, Metropolitan Police Jhemar Jonas, youth worker and musician Ciaran Thapar, youth worker and author of Cut Short Thomas Abt, Founding Director, Center for the Study and Practise of Violence Reduction at the University of Maryland; author of Bleeding Out Sajid Javid, Conservative MP for Bromsgrove, former Home Secretary Luke Billingham, youth worker and researcher Jahnine Davis, Director, Listen Up

Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid, Britain’s finance and health ministers respectively, resigned yesterday; other officials soon followed suit. Once again, questions about Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s political survival are swirling. A ride on London’s sparkling but quiet new railway line hints at the complexities of post-pandemic public transport. And how off-the-shelf drones are making a difference in Ukraine’s war. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.