New research on how society works

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history of ideas

Short documentaries and adventures in sound presented by Josie Long.

Exploring different aspects of history, science, philosophy and the arts.

The Inquiry gets beyond the headlines to explore the trends, forces and ideas shaping the world.

Discover world history, culture and ideas with today’s leading experts

Reflections from a faith perspective on issues and people in the news.

Follow the audio shiurim, lectures and speeches of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, global religious leader, philosopher, author of over 30 books and moral voice for our time. Rabbi Sacks served as Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth between September 1991 and September 2013. A full biography - together with an extensive online archive of Rabbi Sacks' work - is available at www.rabbisacks.org or you can follow him on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @rabbisacks.

The Philosophies of Men, Mingled with Humor

Soul Search explores contemporary religion and spirituality from the inside out — what we believe, how we express it, and the difference it makes in our lives