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Defining 鈥渞acism鈥�

Monica Moreno-Figueroa from the University of Cambridge on the history of the word.

• 6 mins

Jewish actors for Jewish roles?

The debate about whether Jewish characters should always be played by Jewish actors.

• 53 mins

What is 鈥楯ewFace鈥�?

Professor Bryan Cheyette on the history of the portrayal of Jewish characters

• 7 mins

Counting sexual partners

Does your sexual history matter, and is it relevant whether you鈥檙e a man or a woman?

• 53 mins

How many people have Britons slept with?

Professor Cath Mercer on asking people about their sexual histories

• 7 mins

Political symbols at work

Should we be free to wear any political symbol at work?

• 53 mins

鈥楤ring your whole self to work鈥�?

What does the phrase mean and where does it come from?

• 5 mins

The 'digital pound'

Would you swap cash for a central bank digital currency?

• 53 mins

What is a Central Bank Digital Currency?

Former Bank of England economist Dan Davies on how a digital version of cash might work.

• 5 mins

Lawyers: 'lefty' or right?

The debate around so-called 'lefty lawyers'. What's behind the use of the phrase?

• 53 mins

鈥楲efty Lawyers鈥�: where does the phrase come from?

When did people start using the phrase 鈥榣efty lawyers鈥� and why?

• 7 mins

Is reality TV stereotyping black women?

A contestant on the TV show I'm a Celebrity sparks a debate about racism and misogyny.

• 53 mins

What is 鈥楳isogynoir鈥�?

The origin of the term that describes a particular kind of prejudice faced by black women

• 6 mins

Trans kids and schools

How schools should deal with kids who want to change their gender identity.

• 54 mins

What is 鈥榮ocial transitioning鈥�?

What are the impacts of a young person wanting to be treated as a different gender?

• 6 mins

The National Anthem

The debate about whether we should sing God Save the King.

• 53 mins

Patriotism and 鈥榩rogressive activists鈥�

How does a small but outspoken group influence the debate about UK national identity?

• 8 mins

Culture wars in Europe

Surrogacy in Italy, feminism in Spain, and culture wars activism across borders.

• 53 mins

'Black Out' performances

Are stage shows aimed at black audiences inclusive or divisive?

• 53 mins

What is the 鈥榳hite gaze鈥�?

What does it mean, and where does the idea come from?

• 6 mins

Does Britain need a Muslim war memorial?

Plans for a Muslim war memorial have sparked debate about history, identity, and monuments

• 53 mins

Why are statues such flashpoints in the culture wars?

Statues: tearing them down or putting them up, why so they make people so angry?

• 7 mins

Misgendering and Hate Crime

Exploring the debate around gender, pronouns, and Scotland鈥檚 new hate crime law.

• 53 mins

How does the law handle misgendering?

Amid arguments about misgendering and hate crime - what does existing UK law say?

• 7 mins

A history of Eurovision and politics

Eurovision is meant to be apolitical, but over the years it鈥檚 been caught in controversy

• 7 mins

Eurovision and Israel

The war in Gaza prompts calls to boycott this year鈥檚 song contest.

• 53 mins

Racism and the countryside

The UK countryside is very white, but is it racist?

• 53 mins

Homosexuality and "sin"

The clash between the rights of LGBT people and freedom to express Christian views.

• 53 mins

What is 鈥渕inority stress theory鈥�?

Exploring the idea that people in minority groups experience unique forms of stress

• 7 mins

Should cyclists stay in their lane?

Cyclists shaming drivers online, fights over bike lanes and the politics of pedal power.

• 53 mins