Writer Jason Okundaye discusses his book on black, gay men in Brixton, South London. Topics include the vibrant black gay scene, challenges in community building, black gay identity politics, and the power of remembrance and history.

Tech philosopher Tom Chatfield discusses the impact of AI on humanity, exploring the historical relationship between humans and technology. The conversation delves into the ethics of AI, uneven power distribution in technology, challenges in big models, and the role of love and learning in a technological world.

Exploring societal challenges faced by middle-aged women today, including male entitlement and ageism. Discussing the Karen meme and prejudice towards older women. Delving into internalized misogyny and generational feminism divides, emphasizing the need for intergenerational dialogues in feminism.

Exploring the demonization of middle-aged women, the discussion tackles ageism and misogyny, delving into the Karen stereotype and societal expectations. The panel challenges unfair hatred towards women, navigates misogyny in left-wing spaces, and discusses the evolution of misogyny online.

AI's impact on diverse communities, human element in data labeling, global digital labor dynamics, AI's role in inequality and healthcare, resistance against algorithmic policing highlighted in discussions with Madhumita Murgia and Carl Miller

Labour MP Liam Byrne discusses wealth inequality and policy solutions with economist Tej Parikh. They explore the urgency of the wealth gap, generational wealth inequality, and policy reforms to address the issue. The episode also touches on optimizing business efficiency and integrating solutions for wealth disparity with environmental sustainability.

Explore the history and impact of notebooks, from their origins to their role in sparking creative ideas. Learn about the spread of paper, the evolution of notebooks from Zebaldoni to commonplace books, and the significance of notebooks in art, science, and education. Discover the origins and evolution of Moleskine notebooks, tracing their roots back to creative inspiration.

A debut novelist reimagines the life of Mary, Queen of Scots while discussing historical accuracy and fictional elements with a historian. The podcast touches upon themes like gender bias, marginalized narratives, and the challenges faced by royal women. It also explores the intersections of medicine, sexuality, and female dynamics within historical contexts.

Discussing the economic outlook for 2024, including the impact of a Trump presidency, AI development race between China and the US, and global conflicts. Martin Wolf shares insights on globalisation, technological advancements, and democratic decline. The conversation covers environmental challenges, economic risks, and semiconductor industry's role. Audience questions touch on democratic capitalism, AI's societal impacts, and future economic landscapes.

Journalist Jenny Kleeman explores the monetary value of human life in various industries, including insurance and organized crime. She discusses scenarios where hitmen or trafficking victims can be acquired for a few thousand pounds. Kleeman challenges the notion that life is priceless and debates how much should be spent to prevent loss of life.