Thinking Allowed Episodes Available now
Pets
How the British relationship to companion animals has changed. Also, the dog walk.
Sugar
Sugar: its social history and meaning in our lives.
Woke
Laurie Taylor talks to philosopher Susan Neiman about the concept of ‘woke’.
Guns
Guns: from gun sellers in the US to the impact of the gun on human progress.
Water Ways
An exploration of human relationships with water.
Boxing and Kickboxing
Boxing and Kickboxing: Laurie Taylor explores their potential for transforming lives.
The Petite Bourgeoisie
Laurie Taylor explores the unstoppable rise of the lower middle class.
High Finance
Laurie Taylor considers the impact of the asset management industry on our everyday lives.
Fashion Re-imagined
Fashion Re-imagined: how might we create a more equitable industry?
Digital intimacy
How are algorithms transforming our relationships?