Primate Politics

Professor James Tilley discovers how chimpanzee power struggles mirror human politics.

• 30 mins

Authenticity

Professor Rosie Campbell asks how we can make judgements about politicians' authenticity.

• 30 mins

Offence, Power and Progress

Taking offence on social media: over-sensitivity or a force for progress?

• 30 mins

The Invisible Hand of Donald Trump

Martin Wolf of the Financial Times examines the economic impact of President Donald Trump

• 42 mins

Why Are Even Women Biased Against Women?

Women are sexist too, often unconsciously. Where does this implicit bias come from?

• 28 mins

The Illiberal Democrats

How big of a challenge to the EU are Poland and Hungary's new 'illiberal' paths?

• 30 mins

A Very British Battle

Caroline Wyatt explores the big questions facing the UK's armed forces.

• 30 mins

Political Electricity

Electricity is crucial to modern life - but will we all get the power we need?

• 30 mins

The Dictator's Survival Guide

A handbook on the strategies autocrats use to survive in office.

• 28 mins

Town v Gown: New Tribes in Brexit Britain

Edward Stourton investigates the impact of the education gap on voting and politics.

• 30 mins

What Are Universities For?

Sonia Sodha considers if it is time to rethink the fundamental purpose of university.

• 30 mins

Screens and Teens

Are smartphones harming our kids? David Baker looks for solutions.

• 30 mins

The End of Arms Control?

Existing arms control treaties are under threat - just as new weapons emerge.

• 30 mins

Too Young to Veil?

An investigation into the growing number of very young girls wearing the hijab in the UK.

• 37 mins

#metoo, moi non plus

Do French women really think differently about sexual harassment?

• 30 mins

Algorithm Overlords

Are we giving machines too much power over our lives?

• 30 mins

Disconnected Britain

Will new infrastructure spending help all of Britain prosper, or widen its divides?

• 30 mins

Death Is a Bore

Can science offer us a realistic prospect of immortality and would it be desirable?

• 30 mins

Can Technology Be Stopped?

Is it time to disrupt the disrupters and rein in big tech?

• 30 mins

The Middle East Conundrum

Is there any chance of a long-term solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

• 30 mins

British Politics: A Russian View

Is political technology causing society to fragment?

• 30 mins

Trump and Trade

As a US trade war looms, how far will President Trump go to put 'America First'?

• 30 mins

What's Fair?

Why do we struggle with very different notions of fairness when it comes to social care?

• 30 mins

The Truth About Britain's Beggars

Former homeless drug-addict Mark Johnson explores our relationship with street beggars

• 37 mins

Power Shift

How power moved from west to east after the 2008 financial crisis

• 28 mins

Operation Tory Black Vote

Can the Conservatives ever win over non-white support?

• 28 mins

Northern Ireland - Where Next?

Northern Ireland could soon face a huge decision - whether to leave the UK.

• 28 mins

The Pupil Premium

Has extra funding through the pupil premium helped poorer children succeed at school?

• 28 mins

Do Assassinations Work?

Poison, exploding cigars and shooting down planes: tales of espionage and statesmanship.

• 28 mins

How to kill a democracy

How many democracies around the world are gradually being dismantled

• 28 mins