Under The Skin with Russell Brand

George Monbiot and I discuss the dark money capturing our politics for the billionaires and corporations; the terrifying power of Big Data; and the opportunity for a new democracy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian Simon Amstell and I discuss his film 'Carnage', how veganism began a journey of personal enlightenment and how taking Ayahuasca changed his life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neuroscientist and laughter expert Sophie Scott and I discuss the use of comedy within politics, how the left and the right use language differently, and what communication techniques to look out for in the run up to the UK election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does politics matter? Dr Brad Evans and I discuss the snap UK election, how to reimagine a better future and what real radical politics looks like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I’m joined by writer Matthew Todd to discuss the crisis of shame facing the LGBT community, the disproportionate link to mental health problems and how taking a lead on trauma recovery could change the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick and I discuss the difficulty in overcoming boundaries between human and animal science, Noel’s own groundbreaking work, and the need to understand and harness the love between humans and animals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this engaging conversation, Yuval Noah Harari, a renowned Israeli historian and author of "Sapiens," dives into the fascinating interplay between shared fictions and human cooperation. He challenges listeners to rethink narratives surrounding corporations and the implications of AI on future societal structures. Harari warns of a potential 'useless class' due to technological advances, encouraging deep reflections on enlightenment and societal change. With humor and insight, he navigates the complexities of parenting in uncertain times, urging active engagement with the future.

In this week’s show I talk to Professor Anne Phillips about feminism, its perception within society and the cultural shift necessary to create real change and greater equality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I speak with filmmaker Adam Curtis about the rise of individualism, where real power lies, and whether we really want change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s show I talk to Professor Paul Gilroy about the re-emergence of open racism within political rhetoric, the relationship between race and religion, and why we still divide humanity into different identity groups based on skin colour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.