Annabelle Hirsch and Poppy Damon explore women's history through objects like cave paintings and Kim Kardashian's ring. They discuss the challenges of scaling a business, women's movement and safety, and the need for a new perspective on history. Excitement builds for the upcoming audiobook for A History of Women in 101 Objects.

Guests Kenneth Cukkier and James Bessen discuss the impact of AI on the workforce, including the fear of job loss and the potential for increased productivity. They analyze the tasks and jobs prone to automation and explore the influence of worker power on company decisions. The podcast also addresses the potential effects of AI on wage inequality and the vulnerability of women's jobs to automation.

Robert Peckham, a cultural historian, explores the role of fear throughout human history, from the bubonic plague to the current pandemic. This chapter discusses the cultural and political aspects of fear, the relationship between freedom and fear, manipulation of fear in politics, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics.

Labour MP Wes Streeting shares his struggle with poverty and how his mother and two grandfathers influenced his outlook. His innate optimism helped him navigate the path to university and politics. Streeting discusses the importance of equal opportunities for children from different backgrounds.

Former CEO of the Net Zero Technology Centre, Colette Cohen OBE, and former trade union organiser, Jake Molloy, discuss the evolution of the oil sector in Britain, the challenges of clean energy projects, and the importance of a rapid and just energy transition. They also highlight the significance of the Stannler Refinery, the need for a balanced discussion on oil, and the complexity of transitioning the workforce to renewable energy.

This podcast explores the rapid advance of AI and its influence on society. It provides a historical overview of the development of AI, discusses the limitations of AI models, examines power concentration in Silicon Valley, and explores how AI will impact various systems in our lives.

Gillian Tett, Financial Times columnist and anthropologist, and Yanis Varoufakis, former Greek finance minister and economist, debate the question of fixing capitalism. They discuss the evolution of capitalism, decoupling of financial markets, alternatives to capitalism, the role of central banks, and ethical tech systems. They explore power dynamics, self-reflection, and the potential for alternative visions of capitalism.

Columnist and environmental campaigner George Monbiot debates with Patrick Holden, CEO of the Sustainable Food Trust, about the environmental impact of livestock farming and the benefits of veganism. Topics discussed include greenhouse gas emissions, resource wastage, health benefits of vegan diets, the carbon cost of growing crops, and the potential of alternative vegan food options. The podcast also explores models of rewilding and land ownership.

George Monbiot and Patrick Holden engage in a two-part debate on whether everyone should go vegan. Monbiot argues that livestock farming contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and is wasteful of resources, while Holden provides counterarguments regarding the carbon cost of growing crops and the importance of grazing livestock. The podcast explores the environmental impacts of animal-based diets, the need for a switch to plant-based diets, and innovative approaches to food production.

Author Michael Wolff discusses the end of the Murdoch Empire, Succession TV series portrayal, uncertainties of Fox News, decline of Murdoch's newspapers, Rupert Murdoch's relationships, and speculation on the future of his media empire.