Best Ctrl Alt Access Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 30: Illness, and Chilling with a Great Book or Three - Ctrl, Alt, Access 50:14

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It's hard to find games to play when you're ill, if playing games is something you associate with work.Timestamps00:00 - Intro01:45 - Supermarket Simulator02:40 - Tiny Bookshop09:38 - Discounty15:21 - Bridge Command Campaign26:07 - Vampire the Masquerade Bloodlines 233:01 - Silksong Release Date35:44 - Gamescom38:40 - Resident Evil 9 Third Person T…

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The Age of the Strongman: Understanding Netanyahu, with Anshel Pfeffer (Part Two) 42:33

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In November 2022, Benjamin Netanyahu returned to power in Israel after winning his sixth election. Propped up by a bloc of far-right and ultra-religious parties, Netanyahu’s government is seen by many as the most extreme in Israeli history. But he is also a remarkably successful politician: he first won power in 1996 and is Israel’s longest-serving…

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The Age of the Strongman: Understanding Netanyahu, with Anshel Pfeffer (Part One) 35:57

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In November 2022, Benjamin Netanyahu returned to power in Israel after winning his sixth election. Propped up by a bloc of far-right and ultra-religious parties, Netanyahu’s government is seen by many as the most extreme in Israeli history. But he is also a remarkably successful politician: he first won power in 1996 and is Israel’s longest-serving…

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The Specialist | The Multi-Million Dollar Banana, with David Galperin 13:17

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This is an episode of The Specialist, produced by Intelligence Squared in partnership with Sotheby's. In The Specialist, explore the significance and journey of an extraordinary work through the eyes of those that know it best. On today’s episode, Maurizio Cattelan’s Comedian - an artwork that provoked scandal, sparked imagination, and upended the …

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Could AI Help Save Lives? With Dr Charlotte Blease 39:18

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How can AI improve our healthcare industry? In this episode, Dr Emma Yhnell speaks to health informaticist and author Dr Charlotte Blease about the role AI could play in the future of medicine, from making it more accessible to helping lighten the hours of a burnt-out workforce. Healthcare systems around the world are under mounting pressure. Healt…

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Hotels with History | Claridge's, London 22:19

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This is an episode of Hotels with History, produced by Intelligence Squared on behalf of Perowne International⁠. In today’s episode, the rise of one of the most exclusive districts of London, the hotel that became the Annex to Buckingham Palace, and how it has maintained its status as one of the world’s most iconic hotels ever since. ⁠Follow on Ins…

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The science of dreams: why do we dream, and can we learn to control them? With Dr Michelle Carr 35:23

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Why do we dream? Why do dreams go bad? And can we harness the science of dreams and nightmares to improve our health? Dr Michelle Carr is the Director of the Dream Engineering Laboratory at the University of Montreal and a researcher in the cutting edge field of dream engineering. Her new book, Into the Dream Lab, is a guide to the science of dream…

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What will become of the CIA under President Trump? With Tim Wiener 48:23

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Pulitzer-prize winning journalist Tim Weiner has been chronicling the history of the CIA for more than two decades. His new book, The Mission charts the agency’s successes and failings, from 9-11 to the present day. In this episode, he sat down with Carl Miller to talk about the agency’s notorious post 9-11 torture programmes, its key role in suppo…

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Can Trump Deliver Peace in Ukraine? With Catherine Belton 32:04

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In today's episode we’re joined today by journalist and author Catherine Belton to continue our discussion on whether President Trump can deliver a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. Belton speaks with Conor Boyle, Head of Programming at Intelligence Squared, about what Putin’s long-term ambitions really are, why sanctions are working, and what…

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Mary Beard and Charlotte Higgins on how antiquity shapes the modern world (Part Two) 24:41

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How does the classical world shape our politics, culture, language and lives today? On today’s episode, we’re joined by two of the greatest names making classics accessible for the modern day. Dame Mary Beard is a classicist who taught at Cambridge for almost 40 years. She has close to 20 books to her name, including Pompeii, which won the Wolfson …

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The Specialist | Fabergé’s Rediscovered Imperial Flower, with Helen Culver-Smith 13:20

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This is an episode of The Specialist, produced by Intelligence Squared in partnership with Sotheby's. In The Specialist, explore the significance and journey of an extraordinary work through the eyes of those that know it best. On today’s episode, the beauty of nature suspended for eternity. Helen Culver-Smith, Head of Decorative Arts Worldwide and…

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Mary Beard and Charlotte Higgins on how antiquity shapes the modern world (Part One) 32:27

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How does the classical world shape our politics, culture, language and lives today? On today’s episode, we’re joined by two of the greatest names making classics accessible for the modern day. Dame Mary Beard is a classicist who taught at Cambridge for almost 40 years. She has close to 20 books to her name, including Pompeii, which won the Wolfson …

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Can Trump Deliver Peace in Ukraine? With Mark Galeotti 27:01

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On today's episode we're joined by Mark Galeotti, security expert and author, to discuss Trump's recent efforts to reach a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. Galeotti speaks to Conor Boyle, Head of Programming at Intelligence Squared, about how Trump's strategy is different to previous U.S. administrations and whether security guarantees from E…

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Who are the Hidden Women who Shaped our Economic History? With Victoria Bateman 44:07

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How many female entrepreneurs, merchants and industrialists can you name? We all know the names Rockefeller, Medici and Ford, but what about Priscilla Wakefield, who founded the first bank for women and children? Or the businesswoman Julia Felix, who built a property empire in Ancient Rome? In her new book, Economica: A Global History of Women, Wea…

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What Does China's Seismic Economic Progress Mean for the USA? With Dan Wang 35:27

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America used to pride itself on ambition. Today, it looks stuck. Meanwhile, China has been busy building the future. In a new book, Breakneck, technology analyst Dan Wang provides a new framework for understanding China. It operates as an engineering state - which brings a sledgehammer to problems both physical and social, in contrast with America’…

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How can we win the battle against antibiotic resistance? With Liam Shaw 42:12

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One of the greatest medical breakthroughs of the twentieth century is set to become one of the biggest threats of the twenty-first - but what can be done to stem the rising tide of antibiotic resistance? In this episode, host Caroline Dodds Pennock speaks with Liam Shaw, biologist and author of Dangerous Miracle: A Natural History of Antibiotics – …

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Classic Debate: The Allied bombing of German cities in World War II was unjustifiable 1:02:17

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No one doubts the bravery of the thousands of men who flew and died in Bomber Command. The death rate was an appalling 44%. And yet until the opening of a monument in Green Park in 2012 they had received no official recognition, with many historians claiming that the offensive was immoral and unjustified. How can it be right, they argue, for the Al…

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How have rivers shaped human existence? With Vanessa Taylor 37:17

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From ancient empires to modern metropolises, what do rivers tell us about the way humans build, worship, and fight for their worlds? In this episode, historian Vanessa Taylor joins host Caroline Dodds Pennock to explore the powerful role rivers have played in shaping human history, culture, and identity. Drawing from her new book, Seven Rivers, Van…

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Ep 29: Powerwash Those Phobias Out of Your Cutscenes - Ctrl, Alt Access 53:52

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We are riding high, and loving video games this week. Well, except for one set in The Shire.00:00 - Intro01:15 - Powerwash Simulator 207:13 - Bridge Command and Empty Epsilon09:54 - Yakuza 011:35 - Co-op Kaiju Horror Cooking13:40 - Nubby's Number Factory16:05 - PEAK "no head bobbing" update21:55 - Tales of the shire32:44 - Grounded 244:00 - Clair O…

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How Well do we Understand the Female Body? With Polly Vernon 50:56

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Did you know that women’s brains change during puberty, pregnancy and the menopause? That women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s? Or that female athletes are more prone to certain injuries than their male counterparts? In her book How The Female Body Works, journalist Polly Vernon sets out on a quest to understand the female bod…

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Are the Rich Preparing for Civilisational Collapse? With Evan Osnos 42:57

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In this episode, award-winning journalist Evan Osnos joins Carl Miller to discuss the lives of the Ultrarich and themes from his new book The Haves and the Have Yachts. Together, they explore the secretive world of the ultra-wealthy, the symbolism of superyachts, and what extreme luxury reveals about inequality, power, and the future of capitalism.…

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Does Plato Still Matter Today? with Angie Hobbs 54:14

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Use code SQUARED at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/squared --- Can ancient philosophy make sense of a modern life? In this episode, Sophie Scott-Brown speaks to academic philosopher and author Angie Hobbs about the enduring relevance of Plato and how his ideas continue to resonate in today’s w…

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Did the Road to Trump Start in the 90’s? with John Ganz 38:59

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Use code SQUARED at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/squared --- How has the past thirty years of American politics impacted our present? In this episode, Atossa Araxia Abrahamian speaks to journalist and author John Ganz about how the 1990s were the perfect storm that created a new America that…

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Was the Nuclear Bomb Inevitable? With Frank Close 1:02:19

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Use code SQUARED at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/squared --- How did the most powerful force in history begin with a faint smudge on a photographic plate? In this episode, Adam McCauley speaks to physicist and award-winning science writer Frank Close about his new history of the development …

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An African History of Africa, with Zeinab Badawi (Part Two) 35:24

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Use code SQUARED at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/squared ----- ‘Everyone is originally from Africa, and this book is therefore for everyone.’ – Zeinab Badawi Too often historians have told the history of Africa through the prism of colonialism. But what picture of the continent emerges when …

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An African History of Africa, with Zeinab Badawi (Part One) 38:27

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‘Everyone is originally from Africa, and this book is therefore for everyone.’ – Zeinab Badawi Too often historians have told the history of Africa through the prism of colonialism. But what picture of the continent emerges when we do away with making the story of Africa so anchored in European colonialism? In July 2025 award-winning broadcaster Ze…

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Ep 30: Illness, and Chilling with a Great Book or Three - Ctrl, Alt, Access 50:14

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The Age of the Strongman: Understanding Netanyahu, with Anshel Pfeffer (Part Two) 42:33

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The Age of the Strongman: Understanding Netanyahu, with Anshel Pfeffer (Part One) 35:57

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The Specialist | The Multi-Million Dollar Banana, with David Galperin 13:17

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Could AI Help Save Lives? With Dr Charlotte Blease 39:18

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Hotels with History | Claridge's, London 22:19

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The science of dreams: why do we dream, and can we learn to control them? With Dr Michelle Carr 35:23

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What will become of the CIA under President Trump? With Tim Wiener 48:23

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Can Trump Deliver Peace in Ukraine? With Catherine Belton 32:04

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Mary Beard and Charlotte Higgins on how antiquity shapes the modern world (Part Two) 24:41

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The Specialist | Fabergé’s Rediscovered Imperial Flower, with Helen Culver-Smith 13:20

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Mary Beard and Charlotte Higgins on how antiquity shapes the modern world (Part One) 32:27

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Can Trump Deliver Peace in Ukraine? With Mark Galeotti 27:01

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Who are the Hidden Women who Shaped our Economic History? With Victoria Bateman 44:07

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What Does China's Seismic Economic Progress Mean for the USA? With Dan Wang 35:27

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How can we win the battle against antibiotic resistance? With Liam Shaw 42:12

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Classic Debate: The Allied bombing of German cities in World War II was unjustifiable 1:02:17

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How have rivers shaped human existence? With Vanessa Taylor 37:17

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Ep 29: Powerwash Those Phobias Out of Your Cutscenes - Ctrl, Alt Access 53:52

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How Well do we Understand the Female Body? With Polly Vernon 50:56

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Are the Rich Preparing for Civilisational Collapse? With Evan Osnos 42:57

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Does Plato Still Matter Today? with Angie Hobbs 54:14

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Did the Road to Trump Start in the 90’s? with John Ganz 38:59

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Was the Nuclear Bomb Inevitable? With Frank Close 1:02:19

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An African History of Africa, with Zeinab Badawi (Part Two) 35:24

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An African History of Africa, with Zeinab Badawi (Part One) 38:27