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
Mentioned books
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
Jun 24, 2020 • 7min
Tim Berners-Lee: Rethinking Digital Access
Inventor of the world wide web, Berners-Lee argues that we need to start designing the digital habits we want.
Jun 24, 2020 • 6min
Clare Chambers: Rethinking The Body
Philosopher Chambers asks if our attitudes to our bodies have changed.
Jun 24, 2020 • 6min
Caleb Femi: Rethinking Education
Poet Femi asks if students feel equipped to “survive in the wild that is adulthood”.
