
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

Jun 25, 2020 • 8min
George Soros: Rethinking Debt
Philanthropist and investor Soros puts forwards some radical economic proposals.

Jun 25, 2020 • 7min
Matthew Walker: Rethinking Sleep
Scientist Walker proposes a radical rediscovery of how, when and why we sleep.

Jun 25, 2020 • 5min
Eliza Manningham-Buller: Rethinking Health Inequality
Chair of the Wellcome Trust, Manningham-Buller details the shocking disparities in life expectancy.

Jun 25, 2020 • 7min
Steven Pinker: Rethinking Human Nature
Philosopher Pinker discusses the possibility of progress

Jun 25, 2020 • 6min
DeRay McKesson: Rethinking The Impossible
Civil rights activist McKesson passionately believes in a better America for young black men

Jun 24, 2020 • 6min
Gina McCarthy: Rethinking Activism
President and CEO of NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council), McCarthy is passionate about the potential for change.

Jun 24, 2020 • 8min
Emma Dabiri: Rethinking Identity
Author Dabiri asks us to move beyond identity politics and build meaningful connections.

Jun 24, 2020 • 8min
Rebecca Adlington: Rethinking The Athlete's Life
Former Olympic champion Adlington challenges us to take control of the things that matter

Jun 24, 2020 • 6min
Colin Jackson: Rethinking Our Responsibility For Our Health
Sprinter and broadcaster Jackson argues for us to see our bodies as a luxury.

Jun 24, 2020 • 5min
Andy Murray: Rethinking Equality In Sport
Tennis player Murray highlights the importance of treating athletes equally