Rethink
BBC Sounds
Professor Ben Ansell asks some of the world's sharpest minds about the latest thinking, and what it might mean for policy and society.
Episodes
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Jul 14, 2020 • 8min
David Graeber: Rethinking Jobs
Author Graeber questions the purpose of our work.
Jul 8, 2020 • 7min
Amonge Sinxoto: Rethinking Safety
Activist Sinxoto reminds us that millions of people live in constant danger.
Jul 7, 2020 • 6min
Rt. Hon. Douglas Alexander: Rethinking Economic Dignity
Rt. Hon. Douglas Alexander, Senior Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School, suggests a series of specific policies to address low pay.
Jul 7, 2020 • 7min
K T Tunstall: Rethinking The Music Industry
Musician Tunstall shares that convenience for consumers comes at a huge cost for artists
Jul 6, 2020 • 8min
Henry Dimbleby: Rethinking How We Eat
Cookery writer Dimbleby reflects on how food is a marker of civilisation.
Jul 6, 2020 • 8min
Aaron Bastani: Rethinking An Ageing Population
Writer Bastani investigates the change in demographics and how it will affect us.
Jul 6, 2020 • 8min
V.S Ramachandran: Rethinking Brains
Neurologist Ramachandran asks how the pandemic has changed how we think about ourselves.
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.
