
Rethink
Professor Ben Ansell asks some of the world's sharpest minds about the latest thinking, and what it might mean for policy and society.
Latest episodes

Jul 3, 2020 • 7min
C K Lal: Rethinking Institutions
Journalist Lal argues for institutions to be re-engineered for the post-pandemic world

Jul 3, 2020 • 8min
Carol Cooper: Rethinking Racial Equality
Senior Nurse Cooper makes an impassioned plea for justice.

Jul 3, 2020 • 6min
Nisha Katona: Rethinking Hospitality
Chef Katona asks us to consider what makes the restaurant experience precious.

Jul 3, 2020 • 7min
H. R. McMaster: Rethinking Empathy
Former United States National Security Advisor McMaster calls for consideration.

Jul 2, 2020 • 5min
Dalai Lama: Rethinking Ancient Wisdom
His Holiness the Dalai Lama has a checklist of priorities for the post-pandemic world.

Jul 2, 2020 • 10min
Mariana Mazzucato: Rethinking Value
Economist Mazzucato challenges the economic models that have dominated post-war policy

Jul 2, 2020 • 7min
Onora O'Neill: Rethinking Digital Power
Philosopher O'Neill asks if tech giants have done irreversible damage to society/

Jul 2, 2020 • 7min
Ziauddin Sardar: Rethinking Normality
Writer Sardar asks us what 'the new normal' is concealing.

Jul 1, 2020 • 6min
Dr Charlotte Riley: Rethinking Universities
Historian Riley questions the concept of university being a rite of passage for the young

Jul 1, 2020 • 6min
Seb Emina: Rethinking Travel
Writer Emina asks if we can experience the benefits and joy of travel without moving.