Thinking Class
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<p>Thinking Class is a weekly long-form interview podcast exploring the cultural, historical, and civilisational forces shaping England, Britain, and the Western world.<br><br></p><p>Hosted by John Gillam, the show brings together historians, philosophers, theologians, economists, and public intellectuals for conversations that go beyond the news cycle by examining the deep roots of the West's present predicament and asking what genuine recovery might require.<br><br></p><p>Guests have included David Starkey, Lord Jonathan Sumption, Lord Nigel Biggar, Robert Tombs, Peter Hitchens, Lionel Shriver, Roy Baumeister, Kathleen Stock, Carl Trueman, and many others.<br><br></p><p>If you value serious conversation about Britain, the West, and the forces shaping our future, then this is the show for you.<br><br></p><p>New episodes every week.</p>
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- What is Thinking Class?
<p>Thinking Class is a weekly long-form interview podcast exploring the cultural, historical, and civilisational forces shaping England, Britain, and the Western world.<br><br></p><p>Hosted by John Gillam, the show brings together historians, philosophers, theologians, economists, and public intellectuals for conversations that go beyond the news cycle by examining the deep roots of the West's present predicament and asking what genuine recovery might require.<br><br></p><p>Guests have included David Starkey, Lord Jonathan Sumption, Lord Nigel Biggar, Robert Tombs, Peter Hitchens, Lionel Shriver, Roy Baumeister, Kathleen Stock, Carl Trueman, and many others.<br><br></p><p>If you value serious conversation about Britain, the West, and the forces shaping our future, then this is the show for you.<br><br></p><p>New episodes every week.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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