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What I Believe

What I Believe


What I Believe

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57 episodes
Language:
English
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Podcast

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In this podcast, Chief Executive of Humanists UK Andrew Copson talks to humanists today about what they believe, to understand more about the values, convictions, and opinions they live by.
Language:
English
Format:
Podcast

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EP 57 – Adam Kay on the values of the NHS, fundamental human equality, and the future of one of the UK’s most cherished institutions

Andrew Copson speaks to award-winning writer, comedian, and former doctor Adam Kay who ...

37 minutes
Nov 16, 2023

EP 56 – Lynne Featherstone on liberalism, being the chief architect of the same-sex marriage act, and her deep aversion to conformity

Andrew Copson speaks to Liberal Democrat peer and patron of Humanists UK, Baroness Lynn...

31 minutes
Nov 09, 2023

EP 55 – Alom Shaha on becoming a humanist, the joy of teaching, and writing ’The Young Atheist’s Handbook’

Andrew Copson speaks to science communicator Alom Shaha who shares his experiences as a...

34 minutes
Nov 02, 2023

EP 54 – Tommy Sheppard MP on republicanism, the anti-nuclear campaign, and why he’s not a nationalist

Andrew Copson speaks to SNP MP Tommy Sheppard about his life and career as a politician...

28 minutes
Oct 26, 2023

EP 53 – Samira Ahmed on the art of interviewing, equal pay at the BBC, and the ‘toxic’ nature of UK political discourse

Andrew Copson chats to multi award-winning journalist, writer, and broadcaster Samira A...

40 minutes
Oct 19, 2023

EP 52 – Adam Rutherford on tackling racist pseudoscience, ’Where are you really from?’, and Taylor Swift Vs Charles Darwin

Andrew Copson chats with geneticist and author of How to Argue With a Racist Adam Ruthe...

32 minutes
Oct 12, 2023

EP 51 – Henry Marsh on being a neurosurgeon, living with advanced prostate cancer, and the arguments for assisted dying

Andrew Copson explores the life and work of eminent neurosurgeon and writer Henry Marsh...

32 minutes
Oct 05, 2023

EP 50 – Sandi Toksvig on bishops, Scandi convents, and masterminding a school rebellion

Andrew Copson deep dives into the fascinating world of comedian, author, and human righ...

33 minutes
Sep 28, 2023

EP 49 – Susan Blackmore

In this episode, Andrew speaks to writer and broadcaster Dr Susan Blackmore about what ...

35 minutes
Oct 13, 2022

EP 48 – Laura Lacole

In this episode, Andrew speaks to model and humanist campaigner Laura Lacole about what...

29 minutes
Oct 06, 2022