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Intelligence Squared

Ideas shape the world. Intelligence Squared brings you the conversations that explain them. In every episode, we bring together leading thinkers, writers, scientists, policymakers and entrepreneurs, to challenge assumptions, test ideas and debate the questions shaping our future. If you want to think more clearly about the world and where it's heading, you're in the right place. If you’d like to support our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations, as well as ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content, early access and much more, become a supporter of Intelligence Squared today. Just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more.

Episodes

How is Artificial Intelligence Transforming our Relationships? With James Muldoon

14 Jan 2026

48m

Julia Ioffe and Clarissa Ward on Putin, Russia and the Women Fighting For A Better Future (Part Two)

12 Jan 2026

37m

Julia Ioffe and Clarissa Ward on Putin, Russia and the Women Fighting For A Better Future (Part One)

11 Jan 2026

38m

Jonathan Freedland on The Secret Rebels who Defied Hitler (Part Two)

09 Jan 2026

33m

Jonathan Freedland on The Secret Rebels who Defied Hitler (Part One)

07 Jan 2026

36m

The Remarkable True Story of The Extremists Who Hijacked the 1970’s, with Jason Burke (Part Two)

05 Jan 2026

35m

The Remarkable True Story of The Extremists Who Hijacked the 1970’s, with Jason Burke (Part One)

04 Jan 2026

40m

How Tech Platforms Threaten Our Future, With Former White House Advisor Tim Wu (Part Two)

02 Jan 2026

44m

How Tech Platforms Threaten Our Future, With Former White House Advisor Tim Wu (Part One)

31 Dec 2025

35m

How Philosophy Explains Our World, with Julian Baggini (Part Two)

29 Dec 2025

35m

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Political discourse often suffers from a reliance on simplistic "isms" and binary messaging, which obscures the underlying values that truly drive voter behavior. Rather than seeking ideological purity, effective leadership requires a pragmatic approach to achieving societal goals like fairness and human rights. Populi...

How Philosophy Explains Our World, with Julian Baggini (Part One)

28 Dec 2025

38m

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Philosophical inquiry provides essential tools for navigating today’s polarized and fractious political landscape. Rather than relying on cognitive shortcuts, effective thinking requires "epistemic virtues"—specifically accuracy, sincerity, and intellectual humility—to challenge personal biases. Philosopher and author ...

Michael Rosen on Hope, Happiness and Finding Joy in the Small Things (Part Two)

26 Dec 2025

42m

Michael Rosen on Hope, Happiness and Finding Joy in the Small Things (Part One)

24 Dec 2025

34m

Women’s Prize-winner Rachel Clarke in conversation with Rob Delaney (Part Two)

22 Dec 2025

39m

Women’s Prize-winner Rachel Clarke in conversation with Rob Delaney (Part One)

21 Dec 2025

37m

The Specialist | The Anonymous Altarpiece: Decoding a Renaissance Enigma, with Alex Bell

20 Dec 2025

13m

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