COMING SOON: FREE AGENTS

with Kevin J. Mitchell & Anil Seth

Join us for an intriguing discussion as two of the leading minds in the world of neuroscience, Kevin J. Mitchell and Anil Seth, explore one of the most profound questions in philosophy and science: Is there such a thing as free will? Delving into the realms of determinism and compatibilism, they'll examine whether our choices are truly free or governed by forces beyond our control.
Available from 4th April

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CTRL, HATE, DELETE

with Cécile Simmons

Cécile Simmons is in conversation with Hannah Martin about her new book, CTRL, HATE, DELETE . They take a deep dive into how a collection of misogynists and their allies have turned male supremacist ideology from a niche set of beliefs into a mainstream movement and outlines how to fight this rising tide and make online spaces more equal and inclusive.
Recorded live at The Nightingale Room, Brighton, 26th March, 2025.

THE VAGINA BUSINESS

with Marina Gerner

Marina Gerner explores the future of women's health, and shines a light on innovation that matters; from a life-saving bra to non-hormonal contraception and new takes on fertility and menopause, with Sally Howard. Recorded live at The Nightingale Room, Brighton, 20th Jan, 2025.

WHY IS THIS LYING BASTARD LYING TO ME?

with Rob Burley

Rob Burley discusses his book ‘Why Is This Lying Bastard Lying to Me?’, a deliciously irreverent insider’s account of a career spent trying to get straight answers from politicians, with Salma Shah. Recorded live at The Nightingale Room, Brighton, 9th Dec, 2024.

AMONG THE TROLLS

with Marianna Spring

Join Marianna Spring, one of the most trolled BBC journalists, as she discusses her new book ‘AMONG THE TROLLS: My Journey Through Conspiracyland’. This is the unedited audio version recorded live at the Brighthelm Centre, Brighton, 25th Sept 2024.

BOTH NOT HALF

with Jassa Ahluwalia

Actor and writer, Jassa Ahluwalia, born to a white English mum and a brown Punjabi dad, discusses his new book, ‘BOTH NOT HALF: A Radical New Approach to Mixed Heritage Identity’, with BBC news presenter, Rajini Vaidyanathan. Recorded live at The Nightingale Room, Brighton, 4th Sept, 2024.

(We apologise for the low quality audio during the Q&A as this was captured on a roaming microphone. All efforts have been made to enhance the quality.)

THE WEIGHT OF NATURE

with Clayton Page Aldern

In his new book ‘The Weight of Nature’ award-winning journalist and neuroscientist, Clayton Page Aldern, argues that the warming climate is not just affecting our planet – it is changing our minds, brains and bodies, too. Recorded live at The Nightingale Room, Brighton, 22nd April 2024, with Dr. Charlotte Rae.