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More of the Epstein files have been released—but why now, and what do they really tell us? This week, Ellen and Alona are joined by investigative journalist Peter Geoghegan, editor of the Democracy for Sale newsletter, to unpack what the documents re... more

Britain needs new infrastructure and housing—and devolution could be a help or a hindrance.

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Politics in Britain was once dominated by two big parties with predictable voter bases. But times have changed—and for the first time, new parties are on the rise.This week, Ellen and Imaan are joined by Prospect’s new editor Philip Collins, to discu... more

A crackdown by the Iranian government has quietened protests that swept across the country in recent weeks, but tensions remain high. This week, Ellen and Alona are joined by Aniseh Bassiri Tabrizi, a Middle East analyst at Control Risks, who dials i... more

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Recent Guests

Aniseh Bassiri Tabrizi
Middle East analyst at Control Risks
Control Risks
Episode: After the protests: What does Iran’s future hold?
Slavoj Zizek
Philosopher known for his critiques of contemporary ideology
Episode: ‘Despair is a luxury’: A year of hope with Zizek, Mehdi Hasan, Robert Macfarlane and others
Ruth Ben-Ghiat
Expert on autocrats and American democracy
Episode: ‘Despair is a luxury’: A year of hope with Zizek, Mehdi Hasan, Robert Macfarlane and others
Robert Macfarlane
Poet and writer known for his work on nature
Episode: ‘Despair is a luxury’: A year of hope with Zizek, Mehdi Hasan, Robert Macfarlane and others
Nicola Kelly
Award-winning journalist focused on UK immigration and asylum
Episode: ‘Despair is a luxury’: A year of hope with Zizek, Mehdi Hasan, Robert Macfarlane and others
Yassmin Abdel-Majied
Former broadcaster and writer focused on Sudan
Episode: ‘Despair is a luxury’: A year of hope with Zizek, Mehdi Hasan, Robert Macfarlane and others
Alan Rusbridger
Outgoing editor of Prospect Magazine
Episode: ‘Despair is a luxury’: A year of hope with Zizek, Mehdi Hasan, Robert Macfarlane and others
Ruth Patrick
Professor in social and public policy at the University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow
Episode: The budget’s good bit: Terri White and Ruth Patrick on the two-child benefit limit
Terri White
Journalist, author and campaigner against child poverty
Episode: The budget’s good bit: Terri White and Ruth Patrick on the two-child benefit limit

Hosts

Ellen Halliday
Deputy Editor at Prospect Magazine, co-host of the podcast, and an experienced journalist and editor focused on cultural and political commentary.
Alona Ferber
Senior Editor at Prospect Magazine and co-host of the podcast, with a background in cultural and societal journalism.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 137 ratings
  • Episode on nuclear threat from presenter who can’t say “nuclear”

    Was really looking forward to Serhii Plokhy on nuclear threat only to be aurally assaulted by a presenter who says “nucular”. What’s so difficult about “new clear”? She’s also one of those too fond of “ kind of” which for me is the mental equivalent of driving down a potholed road.

    Had to give up, not for the first time. Because I’m interested I read the transcript.

    Can be excellent but sometimes impossible so I went first 3

    Apple Podcasts
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    Lacwn
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Lucky Australia

    You’d never know from listening to that podcast about why Australia is better that a lot of the wealth, both common and private, came from a mass expropriation of land, water and other resources from the original owners.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
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    Australiaa year ago
  • Assisted dying with jaunty break music

    A serious, sober and thoughtful conversation - interspersed by jarring jingly “showbiz” music. Surreal!

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    3
    Dissatisfied2019
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • British magazine. Good. But they interviewed an author and neither interviewer had read his entire vote. I do, and strongly recommend you also, reserve 5 stars for truly outstanding podcasts so those ratings are more meaningful and the best podcasts stand out. This is good but not great.

    Podcast Addict
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    curmudgeon
    a year ago
  • World’s most annoying podcaster?

    Dear Prospect, please stop Ms Collins from getting near a microphone. Her recent squeaky ramblings of her OCD were the last straw. Spoiler: we’re not interested in her neuroses or self obsession - and the timbre of that voice [insert scream emoji here]. She needs to grow up, hone a public speaking voice and stop doing such an incredible disservice to Gen Z, by reinforcing perceptions of that generation’s immaturity and fragility.

    Apple Podcasts
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    ADL London
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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#121
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Greenland, Venezuela and the new American interventionism
Q: How likely do you think it is that the U.S. will go ahead with its threats regarding Greenland?
There's a visible ideological contest in the White House regarding these aggressions, with some factions possibly urging caution due to the potential fallout with NATO.
Greenland, Venezuela and the new American interventionism
Q: What do you think actually drove this action in Venezuela?
It's hard to disentangle Trump's thinking; however, the U.S. had previously neglected Latin America, which allowed China to step in and establish significant ties in the region.
Cory Doctorow: How the internet went to sh*t
Q: What do you think about the future of AI in relation to enshittification?
AI is part of enshittification, underperforming and often leading to worse products due to its reliance on outdated business models.
Cory Doctorow: How the internet went to sh*t
Q: What can someone do in their life to escape this enshittification?
Get involved in systemic change, join advocacy groups, and support those who promote digital rights.
Cory Doctorow: How the internet went to sh*t
Q: Is this a tech problem or a problem inherent to capitalism?
It's a policy problem that emerges from how we allow markets to function without proper regulations.

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