Big Ideas Book Club with Steve Hilton

About Big Ideas Book Club with Steve Hilton

Welcome to the Big Ideas Book Club, a place where literature, politics, and the human experience all come together. Join Steve Hilton as he delves into contemporary stories, and explore their themes, characters, and the history behind their creation. Each episode will offer rich insights, analysis, and discussions with the authors themselves. Whether you're an avid reader or just beginning your literary adventure, this podcast is meant to spark curiosity and provoke meaningful dialogue about the current fabric of our society. Tune in and join the conversation on these thought-provoking ideas.

Publisher

Steve Hilton

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Mar 2024

Latest episode

28 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

1 of 38 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   28 Oct 2025

   Goodbye to Big Ideas Book Club!

   Steve shares remarks about the end of the Big Ideas Book Club and how the spirit of it will live on with a segment on the Steve Hilton Show.

2. 

   2 Oct 2025

   The Threat To Global Connection with The Right Honourable Sir Nick Clegg

   Sir Nick Clegg, author and former Deputy Prime Minister of the UK joins this episode to discuss his new book, “How to Save the Internet: The Threat to Global Connection in the Age of AI and Political Conflict”. He explores how the internet is fragmenting through neglect, Silicon Valley’s growing role in politics, and the impact of artificial intelligence. The conversation also touches on how to create appropriate standards across apps and platforms for both kids and adults. Ultimately, Clegg argues that we must take action to preserve the internet and protect global connection.

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   25 Sept 2025

   The Impact of Microplastics with Saabira Chaudhuri

   Today’s episode, Saabira Chaudhuri, Author of “Consumed: How Big Brands Got Us Hooked On Plastic” joins to discuss how microplastics have fundamentally rewired the way we live. Her book highlights the sociological, historical, anthropological, environmental, and business aspects of plastic usage and its effects on the world. We fully break down how the use of plastic has shaped and transformed our behavior.

Inside a recent episode

Donald Trump Over-Delivered on His Promises with Michael Malice

Published 14 Jul 2025 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And there's probably many more. But on the ideas front, I mean, he's completely changed the party and with the force of his personality. And, you know, on all these issues on trade and the border and immigration, China, well, you know, everything. It's a completely different. It's not ideological. That's why I always said about Trump. He's pragmatic. He's not an ideologue. It's like, okay, we're getting, you know, screwed by China. So let's have, you know, it's practicals. Like, how do I, you know, manufacture is going. What do I do about that? It's not some, you know, ideology that's driving him. […]

Who has been a guest on Big Ideas Book Club with Steve Hilton

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Richard Simon
• John Cox
• Gianno Caldwell
• Ed Luce
• Oren Cass

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 40 / 100

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Quality

55

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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