Renewing the social contract
Daniel Coyne considers how our democracy lost its way and how it can be restored. 10/09/2019
In Brief
Divine intervention: why former political leaders speak out
Reflecting on Barack Obama’s recent statement on gun control, Anna Dixon considers what motivates former political leaders to speak out. 30/08/2019
In Brief
Politicians have caught fantasy fever, and we’re all going to lose
This year’s ‘fantasy football’ fever seems to have infected the political realm, writes Ben Ryan. 28/08/2019
In Brief
The Sacred #45: Douglas Alexander
In the 45th episode of The Sacred, Elizabeth Oldfield talks to the former Cabinet minister, Douglas Alexander. 07/08/2019
Podcast
How politics stole your soul
Ben Ryan argues that political identities are becoming more embedded and divisive, characterised by tribalism and lacking in vision. 31/07/2019
In Brief
The Sacred #38: Ash Sarkar
In the 38th episode of The Sacred, Elizabeth Oldfield talks to the broadcaster and journalist Ash Sarkar. 01/05/2019
Podcast