Best Alex Hutton Podcasts (2025)

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Will psychedelics revolutionize mental health treatment? | Matthew Johnson, Shayla Love, and Kevin Sabet 49:34

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The psychedelic revolution Will LSD, Psilocybin, MDMA, and Ketamine treatments live up to the hype? For decades, psychedelics were derided as dangerous recreational drugs; now many claim they have the potential to revolutionise the treatment of mental health. With hundreds of clinical trials now taking place, the psychedelic therapeutic market is p…

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The illusion of separation | Jessica Frazier on the Monism of Hindu philosophy 24:39

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Indian philosophy and the search for unity In our everyday lives we act as though we are all separate individuals, but is this really the case? Jessica Frazer argues that reality is ultimately unified, and that this shift in perspective can change the way we live our lives. It can help you lose your isolated ego and escape feelings of alienation fr…

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The limits of nothingness | Peter van Inwagen 27:44

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From philosophy to science, metaphysics to psychology, the idea of 'nothing' is central to the universe, existence and experience as a whole. But the nature of 'nothing' is even more bewildering than we might first imagine. Parmenides argued that non-being is impossible because thinking about nothing is still something. Join philosopher Peter van I…

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IRCHA / Worlds Blockbuster Supreme Burritto Extravaganza!!! 3:35:49

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We may have taken last week off to enjoy IRCHA and Worlds but we've made up for it with two episodes worth of content in one! Join us as US Team manager Brian Byrdsong catches us up on all the action at the recent RC Helicopter Worlds F3C and F3N event in Romania, and Kenny, Nick, and our very own Princess Alex Dean share all the stories from IRCHA…

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Is free will an illusion? The chemistry of freedom | Patrick Haggard, George Ellis, Jennifer Hornsby 40:10

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The question of free will - and whether we have it or not - is age-old across philosophy, religion, and human thought in general. Having free will allows us to have meaning, responsibility, reward and punishment. Yet discoveries in neuroscience have put our ability to choose, outside of a set of neuronal reactions, in question. Do we have free will…

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Has the world gone to Hell? | Slavoj Žižek on fascism, shame, and dirty jokes 41:11

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Žižek: "Trump did what The Left couldn't" As we look around at the state of the modern world, it's very easy to get disheartened - and that's putting it lightly! From pointless wars and endless suffering to the decline of social bonds and trustworthy institutions, there really is a lot to get you down. Fortunately, maverick philosopher Slavoj Žižek…

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Ramanan Laxminarayan on Antibiotic Use 20:04

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Let’s say you were asked to name the greatest health risks facing the planet. Priceton University economist Ramanan Laxminarayan, founder and director of the One Health Trust, would urgently suggest you include anti-microbial resistance near the top of that list. “We're really in the middle of a crisis right now,” he tells interview David Edmonds i…

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Jonathan Gullis, Will Hutton, Zoe Strimpel & Natasha Devon 52:17

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Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are former Conservative MP, Jonathan Gullis, Political Economist, Will Hutton, Columnist for the Sunday Telegraph, Zoe Strimpel and LBC Presenter, Natasha Devon.By LBC

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Polly Toynbee, Andy Preston, Aisha Ali-Khan & Daniel Johnson 51:06

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Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are columnist for The Guardian, Polly Toynbee, former independent Mayor of Middlesbrough, Andy Preston, Human rights campaigner Aisha Ali-Khan and Editor of and columnist for TheArticle, Daniel Johnson.By LBC

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Video games and the meaning of life | James Tartaglia 27:49

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Video games are changing how we think. Many are so realistic that some argue they are becoming reality. In this talk by philosopher James Tartaglia, he uncovers the relationship between games and reality. James Tartaglia is Professor of Metaphysical Philosophy at Keele University. His latest book is Inner Space Philosophy: Why the Next Stage of Hum…

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EP 47. IRCHACHOS! w/ Lamont James 2:13:42

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This week as the crew gears up for IRCHA we offer up a fun filled relaxed view of how to have fun at IRCHA. We're all tired of the "what do you pack for a funfly" episodes... so we thought we'd do a how do you have fun while you're there episode. If you've been in the hobby for a long time you know there is no better guest for such a subject than H…

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Christina McAnea, Laila Cunningham, Samuel Kasumu & Paul Richards 53:07

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Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are General Secretary of UNISON Christina McAnea, Reform UK member of Westminster City Council Laila Cunningham, Social entrepreneur Samuel Kasumu & Former Labour candidate, including for last year's general election, Paul Richards.By LBC

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The philosophy of literature SPECIAL | George Orwell, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Aldous Huxley, and more 44:01

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How literature helps us to understand morality, totalitarian politics, and the life of Jesus Christ. Join the team at the IAI for four articles about great, classic literature, covering world-renowned authors such as George Orwell, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Clarice Lispector, to name but a few. These articles were written by Michael Marder, Emrah Atasoy, …

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Natasha Irons, Baroness Arlene Foster, Anne McElvoy & Jack Elsom 51:48

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Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Natasha Irons, former Northern Ireland first minister Baroness Arlene Foster, POLITICO's Anne McElvoy and The Sun's Jack Elsom.By LBC

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How other species challenge our idea of consciousness | Peter Godfrey-Smith 21:13

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In this IAI Studio interview, philosopher and science writer Peter Godfrey-Smith explores the evolution of consciousness and the enduring mystery of the mind–body problem. Drawing on his work with octopuses and other animals, he argues that consciousness emerged gradually through increasingly complex forms of sensory-motor interaction, rather than …

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Alex Davies-Jones, Mark Garnier, Hilary Wainwright & Ali Miraj 52:48

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Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are victims minister and Labour MP Alex Davies-Jones, shadow treasury minister and Conservative MP Mark Garnier, campaigner Hilary Wainwright and broadcaster Ali Miraj.By LBC

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Will Stone, Jess Brown-Fuller, Anita Boateng & Tim Loughton 47:20

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Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Will Stone, Lib Dem MP Jess Brown-Fuller, political commentator Anita Boateng and Tim Loughton, former Conservative minister who's now running to be the first Sussex mayor.By LBC

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Luke Murphy, Andrew Griffith, Reem Ibrahim & Aggie Chambre 52:24

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Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Luke Murphy, Conservative MP Andrew Griffith, Reem Ibrahim from the Institute of Economic Affairs think tank and LBC's own Aggie Chambre.By LBC

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Utopia and human nature | Paul Bloom 27:15

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Human nature and the possibility of utopia The idea of utopia - of a perfect society devoid of suffering and inequality - is planted firmly in the human imagination and psyche. From pre-biblical times to Thomas More and communism and beyond, widely disparate groups have attempted to plan or create a utopia. But is it achievable? And if not, why not…

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EP 46: Goosky RS5 and OMPHOBBY M5 Review 1:46:09

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This week while Brian is away competing at Nationals Kenny, Alex and Nick take the opportunity to compare two new 550 sized helis on the market. The OMPHOBBY M5 and the Goosky RS5. You'll hear details about both models, their experience with them, and how they compare to other 550s the crew has flown and owned. All this plus the news, NATs results …

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Polly Billington, Mims Davies, Neil Breakwell & Lara Brown 53:35

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Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Polly Billington, Conservative shadow Wales secretary Mims Davies, filmmaker Neil Breakwell and the Spectator's Lara Brown.By LBC

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More choice means less freedom | Psychologist Barry Schwartz 18:32

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Why more is less We're surrounded by choice - an endless sea of possible paths we might take. However, does the overwhelming range of choices leave us better off or worse? In general, we tend to think that more is better, but Barry Schwartz, author of the ground-breaking book 'The Paradox of Choice', argues that this view is mistaken. More can lead…

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Dan Tomlinson, Anna Firth, Jacqueline McKenzie & Henry Riley 54:19

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Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Dan Tomlinson, former Conservative MP Anna Firth, lawyer Jacqueline McKenzie and LBC's own Henry Riley.By LBC

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Gregor Poynton, Baroness Claire Fox, Theo Clarke & Jack Symes 55:05

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Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Gregor Poynton, non-affiliated peer Baroness Fox, former Conservative MP Theo Clarke and philosopher Jack Symes.By LBC

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The limits of logic: Should we embrace the irrational? |Iain McGilchrist, Beatrix Campbell, Simon Blackburn 43:28

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Our culture prizes logic and rationality, if not above all else, as two of the most fundamental social traits. But are we missing out by overlooking the irrational? Can logic explain everything, or what is it missing? And is it possible to live (and enjoy) a life led by logic? Logic, in philosophy and beyond, seems to always to be self-evidently ri…

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Alison Hume, Andrew Gold, James Bloodworth & Jo Gideon 52:20

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Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Alison Hume, podcaster Andrew Gold, author James Bloodworth and former Tory MP Jo Gideon.By LBC

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Sarah Pochin, Jim Dickson, Ali Milani & Steve Baker 53:25

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Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin, Labour MP Jim Dickson, commentator Ali Milani and former Tory minister Steve Baker.By LBC

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Consciousness begins in the body | Antonio Damasio 30:56

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We tend to believe consciousness is purely mental. And since Descartes' "I think therefore I am", we've privileged the mind as the centrepiece of thought and consciousness. But such a view is mistaken argues award-winning neuroscientist Antonio Damasio. Feelings, long dismissed as secondary to thinking, are where consciousness begins, and are deepl…

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Rosie Wrighting, Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, Ben Habib, Greg Smith 52:14

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Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Rosie Wrighting, political commentator Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, leader of the new Advance UK party Ben Habib and Tory MP Greg Smith.By LBC

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Leor Zmigrod on the Ideological Brain 22:27

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Flexibility is a cardinal virtue in physical fitness, and according to political psychologist and neuroscientist Leor Zmigrod, it can be a cardinal virtue in our mental health, too. How she came to that conclusion and how common rigid thinking can be are themes explored in her new book, The Ideological Brain. “I think that from all the research tha…

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EP.45 Helifest UK with Rob Bingham and Stu Smith 1:58:54

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This week we're joined once again by guest hosts Rob Bingham and Stu Smith who take us on a trip across the pond to the largest funfly in the Uk, Helifest. Rob and Stu sit down with event organizers, pilots, team managers, and manufacturers and ask them about the new innovative contest format as well as what's new in their hobby worlds. Special tha…

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Rachel Shabi, Charlotte Nichols, Baroness Tina Stowell & James Heale 51:18

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Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are author Rachel Shabi, Labour MP Charlotte Nichols, Tory peer Baroness Stowell and The Spectator's James Heale.By LBC

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The Selfish and The Selfless SPECIAL | JD Vance, Pope Francis, and the 10 Commandments 45:09

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What can JD Vance's arguments with Pope Francis teach us about selfishness, altruism, and the morality of the modern world? Join the team at the IAI for four articles about egoism, self-sacrifice, and everything in between, analysing a range of subjects, including: Friedrich Nietzsche and his rivalry with former maestro Arthur Schopenhauer; the 10 …

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Jon Pearce, Andrew Rosindell, Zoe Garbett & Phoebe Arslanagic-Little 51:53

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Simon Marks sits in and is joined on Cross Question by Labour MP Jon Pearce, Tory MP Andrew Rosindell, Green Party member of the London Assembly Zoe Garbett and Phoebe Arslanagic-Little from the Onward think tank.By LBC

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Sir John Redwood, Max Wilkinson, Lauren McEvatt & Harry Horton 51:02

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Simon Marks sits in and is joined on Cross Question by former Tory MP and minister Sir John Redwood, Lib Dem MP and culture spokesperson Max Wilkinson, political consultant Lauren McEvatt and Harry Horton from ITV News.By LBC