The We Society

S11 Ep8: Searching for a good life: Data analysis and Google with Simon Rogers

Google processes billions of searches every day, and the data behind the searches say a lot about us. The data analysis presents fascinating insights not just for social

S11 Ep7: The USA 250 years after Independence with Adam Smith

It's the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this year, but the mood isn’t purely about celebration. If you've wondered why the US and US politics feel s

S11 Ep6: How can we fix the special needs system in England’s schools? with Alice Reeves

The UK’s Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) system is buckling because of rising demand. One in five children now qualify for some form of SEND support, yet

S11 Ep5: Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine: what does social science tell us? with Michael Kofman

The ongoing war in Ukraine has recently hit a grim milestone: in June 2026 it surpassed the duration of World War One.  In this episode of the We Society, Michael Kofman

S11 Ep4: The crisis of constant crisis with Danny Dorling

In today’s global media landscape we are confronted with seemingly endless urgent crises: issues like the housing crisis, the climate crisis and the wealth inequality cri

S11 Ep3: Why Britain should back more innovators with Saul Klein

Saul Klein is one of Europe's leading venture capitalists and co-founder of Phoenix Court, the venture capital firm behind some of Britain's most successful high-growth t

S11 Ep2: Placing the Right Kind of Attention on Women’s Health with Professor Sophie Harman

Despite decades of campaigning, women's healthcare is an issue repeatedly neglected,  with systemic issues in UK healthcare and on the international stage leading to wome

S11 Ep1: Social policy solutions to the UK’s inequality crisis with Helen Miller and Sir Richard Blundell

The UK is experiencing a crisis of inequality: core tenets like our education and UK healthcare system are geographically unequal and suffering, but what are the expert s

The We Society returns on Wednesday 15 July

The We Society returns for its 11th season on Wednesday, so join acclaimed journalist and Academy of Social Sciences president Will Hutton, as he invites guests from the

S10 Ep8: Harnessing Creative Destruction with Philippe Aghion

We end Season 10 with an intimate interview between the Nobel Prize winning economist Philippe Aghion and Will Hutton.  They delve into the concept of "creative destruct

S10 Ep7: Whoever holds our data holds the power with Carissa Véliz

Professor Carissa Véliz is a philosopher who is examining the threats and possibilities of today’s digital world. She is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at the Insti

S10 Ep6: Climate action: small human acts can make a big difference with Tim Lenton

The consequences of climate change are everywhere. From record-breaking wildfires to catastrophic floods, climate disasters are killing hundreds of thousands and displaci

S10 Ep5: AI and the Future of Public Services with Imogen Parker

Artificial Intelligence is now at our fingertips, in our homes, and governing what we see and how we see it. We are currently riding a great wave of change.  But while p

S10 Ep4: How happy is the world in 2026? With Jan-Emmanuel De Neve

Our guest,  Professor Jan-Emmanuel De Neve shares with us the top findings from the recently released 2026 World Happiness Report. He is Professor of Economics and Behavi

S10 Ep3: Using virtual reality to build a more inclusive NHS with Stephani Hatch

Professor Stephani Hatch has dedicated her career to making workplaces - especially the NHS - more inclusive by reducing discriminatory practices. She is the Vice Dean fo

S10 Ep2: What does it mean to be grown up today? with Bobby Duffy and Carey Oppenheim

In this episode of the We Society with Will Hutton, we are joined by two esteemed academics placing journeys to adulthood under a Social Science microscope.   Carey Oppe

S10 Ep1: 'I’m not psychic, just very lucky!' With Professor Richard Wiseman

In the first episode of Season 10, we are joined by Professor Richard Wiseman who has spent his career studying the intangible ways humans communicate with one another -

The We Society Season 10 Trailer

Join host Will Hutton for Season 10 of the We Society from next week to hear some of the best ideas to shape the way we live. Launching Wednesday 4th March with an array

S9 Ep8: US and China: behind the rhetoric with Rana Mitter

Joining Will Hutton for the final episode of Season 9 is Professor Rana Mitter, an authority on contemporary China and U.S relations. He is the ST Lee Chair in US-Asia Re

S9 Ep7: Investing in the Early Years: Can policy catch up with evidence? with Eleanor Ireland

Almost a third of five-year-olds in Britain enter primary school without the essential language, communication, and literacy skills they need to thrive. Eleanor Ireland,