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Your weekly review of culture, life and society from the New Statesman, hosted by Tanjil Rashid. Featuring interviews with literary and artistic greats, reviews of the latest cultural moments, and in-depth discussion to help you understand how culture shapes society – and our place in it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Latest episodePhilippa Gregory: Boxing used to be a women's sportOctober 31, 2026 · 37 min

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1. Philippa Gregory: Boxing used to be a women's sportOctober 31, 2026 · 37 min
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3. Carlo Rovelli: Can we know how it feels to be someone else?October 17, 2026 · 51 min
4. Steven Pinker: Common knowledge can start revolutionsOctober 10, 2026 · 52 min
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6. Katherine Rundell: In today's world, wonder is politicalSeptember 26, 2026 · 51 min
7. James Marriott: what happens when we stop reading?September 19, 2026 · 38 min
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