Politics on the Couch
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<p>Rafael Behr examines how our minds respond to politics and how politicians mess with our minds.</p><br><p>In each episode an expert from the world of politics, psychology, history or philosophy joins Raf on our 'couch' to discuss what's driving our political thought and behaviour.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
June 16, 2026
Why Populists Are Winning (and How To Beat Them)
Host Rafael Behr interviews Rt Hon. Liam Byrne MP about the core appeals of populism and strategies for the left to counter its growing influence.
January 17, 2026
Hypocrisy – why we hate it and why we can’t do without it
Behavioral scientist Dr. Michael Hallsworth discusses his book "The Hypocrisy Trap" with host Rafael Behr, exploring why we condemn hypocrisy yet rely on it for societal function.
December 18, 2025
Can Democracy Survive Social Media?
NYU Psychologist Professor Jay Van Bavel examines how social media algorithms amplify outrage and erode trust in democratic institutions by distorting perceptions and silencing moderate voices in an interview with Rafael Behr.
55 total episodes available with 9 transcripts
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Jay Van Bavel
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Tessa Buchanan
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Polly Curtis
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Michael Bang Petersen
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David Aaronovitch
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Dr Leor Zmigrod
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Professor Paula Surridge
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- What is Politics on the Couch?
<p>Rafael Behr examines how our minds respond to politics and how politicians mess with our minds.</p><br><p>In each episode an expert from the world of politics, psychology, history or philosophy joins Raf on our 'couch' to discuss what's driving our political thought and behaviour.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates bi-weekly.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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