The Guardian today (Wednesday 30 September), announces the launch of Radical Thinking with Aditya Chakrabortty, a new interview style show that offers lively discussion and debate on the ideas and forces transforming our world, which welcomes a new guest each week.
The series is hosted by award-winning Guardian senior economic commentator Aditya Chakrabortty. Through his regular opinion column, Chakrabortty shares his thoughts on the economy and its impact on society. Earlier this year, he was awarded an MBE for services to public understanding of the economy and wider social issues.
Bringing audiences something new for the weekend, every Saturday Chakrabortty will interview some of the major thinkers of our time about the radical ideas that have shaped our current moment and will change politics, economics and society in the future. Over the next six weeks, guests will include authors Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor, former Conservative MP and editor of the Spectator Michael Gove, playwright James Graham, and Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik.
The first episode of Radical Thinking with Aditya Chakrabortty, is out on Saturday 3 October. Chakrabortty is joined by former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis to ask the question: Is winning political power enough for progressives to create economic change?
Episodes will be released on the Guardian’s Politics Weekly UK audio feed wherever you get your podcasts. Full episodes will also be available to watch on YouTube.
Aditya Chakrabortty, Guardian senior economics commentator and host, says:
“We call it Radical Thinking because that’s exactly what this moment demands: fresh analyses that take us beyond a failing consensus. If the constant scroll leaves you tired and you want to dive deeper than headlines, this podcast is for you. Each week, we’ll invite some of the best thinkers of our time for a focused and intimate conversation that will fill you in on the big themes behind the news. These aren’t just Q&As but deep discussions about everything from AI to Englishness to democracy. I hope you join us, and that tuning in helps you better understand the world.”
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