
A bi-weekly podcast exploring the history of ideas from politics to philosophy, science to fiction.
Latest episode
The Starmer Crisis in Historical Perspective – Part 2: What’s Next?
20 May 2026
Today it’s the second of our episodes trying to make sense of what’s happening in British politics with a bit of historical perspective: this time asking what is likely to follow from the current crisis. David talks to historians Robert Saunders and David Klemperer, Hannah White from the Institute for Government and political scientist Rob Ford. Can the current electoral system survive? Are either – or both – of the two main parties about to be replaced? Does Britain need proper devolution? And where do things stand on the prospect of Farage as PM?
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