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Archive: Can the Arts Drive Social Change? With Idris Elba, Kwame Kwei-Armah and Yassmin Abdel-Magied

October 19, 2026

In the summer of 2020, as Black Lives Matter protests swept the world, the arts and creative industries faced urgent questions about racism, representation and their role in driving meaningful change. In this episode from the Intelligence Squared archive, actor Idris Elba and playwright Kwame Kwei-Armah join writer and broadcaster Yassmin Abdel-Magied to examine systemic racism in the cultural sector, the limits of diversity initiatives and what it really takes to turn promises of equality i...

What James Baldwin Can Teach Us About the World Today

October 13, 2026

On the 70th anniversary of the publication of Giovanni’s Room, James Baldwin’s seminal novel about sexuality, race and myth in America, Booker Prize-winning writer Ben Okri joined us to reflect on the life, literature and enduring legacy of one of the world’s most loved writers. Baldwin’s work reshaped the literary and political landscape. Many of our greatest writers today credit his influence on their work. As an author and activist, his writing fearlessly tackled race, sexuality, love, ma...

Archive: What Are the Chances We Exist at All? With Brian Cox and Alice Roberts

October 13, 2026

Who are we? Why are we here? Are we alone in the universe? How did we become the creatures that we are? How might we further evolve? These are some of the big questions that Brian Cox and Alice Roberts tackled when they came to the Intelligence Squared stage in December 2014. Brian Cox is the rockstar who became a scientist, and is now a rockstar scientist. He is known to millions as the presenter of the BBC Wonders series in which he unravels the complexities of the universe with calm clar...

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Intelligence Squared Live typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Established authors, senior journalists, political commentators, policymakers, academics, scientists, entrepreneurs and cultural figures with substantial professional achievements, public expertise or a significant new book or project. Common among recent guests: Major published books; Senior leadership roles in journalism, government or public institutions; Award-winning creative or journalistic work. Recent guests include Bill Nighy, Harlan Coben, and Sebastian Faulks.

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