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Brought to you by Bristol University Press and Policy Press, the Transforming Society podcast brings you conversations with our authors around social justice and global social challenges.

We get to grips with the story their research tells, with a focus on the specific ways in which it could transform society for the better.

by Philip Roscoe  |  28th March 2023

In the episode, Philip Roscoe speaks to Jess Miles about the darkly comedic secret world of the all-powerful stock market, prompting us to demand better.…Read more

by Rhodri Davies  |  23rd March 2023

In this episode, George Miller speaks to Rhodri Davies about why he thinks this is a good time to ask questions about the purpose of philanthropy, and its relationship to democracy, inequality and the market.…Read more

by Adam Lynes Craig Kelly and James Treadwell  |  14th March 2023

In this episode, Becky Taylor speaks with Adam Lynes, Craig Kelly and James Treadwell about what dark tourism is, why we're drawn to such macabre forms of tourism and the unique aspects the internet has brought to the industry.…Read more

by Nicholas Gilmour and Tristram Hicks  |  23rd February 2023

In this episode, Richard Kemp speaks with Nicholas Gilmour and Tristram Hicks, authors of 'The War on Dirty Money', about why financial investigation needs to be done in parallel with the criminal justice system.…Read more

Cracked ground
by Luke Billingham and Keir Irwin-Rogers  |  9th February 2023

In this episode, Jess Miles speaks with Luke Billingham and Keir Irwin-Rogers, authors of 'Against Youth Violence', about a new way of making sense of youth violence by putting it in the context of social harm.…Read more

A crying eye with a money bag inside
by Changing Realities participants  |  17th January 2023

In this episode, Jess Miles speaks to those involved in the Changing Realities project about their experiences of life on a low-income. They discuss their involvement in the project, what they hope people will take away from reading the book and what we can all do individually to make the necessary changes in our society.…Read more

Illustration of a rising sun
by Mick Cooper  |  4th January 2023

Mick Cooper, author of ‘Psychology at the Heart of Social Change’, speaks to Richard Kemp about the strategies could we implement for a psychology-informed progressive society.…Read more

A neon sign of a handshake
by Tim Bodley-Scott and Ersel Oymak  |  14th December 2022

In this episode, Tim Bodley-Scott and Ersel Oymak speak to Rebecca Megson-Smith about why robust university–industry partnerships are vital to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and create a better world for everyone.…Read more

Ripples in water
by Sarah Morton and Ailsa Cook  |  29th November 2022

In this episode, Sarah Morton and Ailsa Cook speak to Jess Miles about the challenges of tackling complex issues and trying to achieve change in the public services.…Read more

A sunken ship
by Simon Winlow and Steve Hall  |  15th November 2022

In this episode, Simon Winlow and Steve Hall talk about their new book 'The Death of the Left' and what the Left needs to do in order to thrive again.…Read more