Sociology

Sandra Duffy Golden examines the UK Supreme Court’s ruling that trans women, even with legal recognition, do not fall under the Equality Act’s definition of “sex,” highlighting its role in fueling broader debates on trans rights and a growing moral panic.…Read more

Francesca Romana Ammaturo, author of 'The Politics of Pride Events', explores how, in 2025, Pride faces rising global repression and corporate withdrawal, underscoring the urgency of reclaiming its radical roots. …Read more

Daniel Briggs, author of 'Sheltering Strangers', reflects that the word "refugee" brings to mind a decade of witnessing the profound, often lifelong trauma faced by displaced children—and the sobering realisation that while empathy is essential, it alone cannot heal their suffering.…Read more

Maddy Janssens and Chris Steyaert, authors of 'On Practicing Diversity', show how queer theory challenges us to move beyond box-ticking inclusion and instead reimagine workplaces as spaces of complexity, emotional truth, and collective worldmaking.…Read more

Ash Stokoe and Kit Colliver argue that, amid intensifying anti-trans rhetoric and legal rollbacks, trans* people in the UK are increasingly excluded from public life, with voter ID laws and a recent Supreme Court ruling threatening both their political rights and everyday safety.…Read more

What does a humanist feel when they gaze up at the stars? In this episode, George Miller speaks to philosopher Richard Norman about wonder, meaning and morality in a world without God.…Read more

With the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the accession of King Charles, Britain has entered a new era — and questions about the future of the monarchy have become more pressing. In this episode, George Miller talks to Laura Clancy about the questions she think we should be asking about the monarchy in 21st-century Britain.…Read more

Laura Clancy, author of 'What Is the Monarchy For?', argues that rising public support and international precedents suggest the UK could feasibly transition to a democratic, cost-effective republic.…Read more

In this episode, George Miller talks to journalist and media commentator Jon Allsop about the challenges confronting journalism today and how he went about exploring them in his new book, What is Journalism For?…Read more

Brenda Fitzpatrick, author of 'Tactical Rape in War and Conflict', highlights how in Sudan, widespread sexual violence, famine, and mass displacement are ravaging millions, as wealthy nations cut aid and turn their backs on their moral obligations.…Read more