The Why? Curve

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Social Media Fading

October 15, 2026

Is social media on the way out? Are interactions with AI replacing the connections with friends and followers through Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok? New data suggests passive use of platforms - being shown ‘For You’ recommendations - is changing the way we engage, and the social part of social media is fading away. Could this be a good thing, if the bullying and angry intimidation also fades? Or is there a risk we will just end up talking to machines that tell us what we want to hear? Ric...

Zionism

October 08, 2026

The Greens have caused outrage by voting that Zionism is racism. Three years after the October 7 attacks in Israel, opinion is sharply polarised, and antisemitism is on the rise, while there seems to be no relief for Palestinians in Gaza or in the West Bank. So what IS Zionism? Has its meaning changed since it began in the late nineteenth century? Does it still make sense to have a state defined by one people? Or is that the only way Jews can feel safe in a hostile world? Dr Matthew Bolton, o...

Burnham Still Bouncing?

October 01, 2026

Andy Burnham can deliver speeches, and TikToks - but can he deliver on his promises? Will people outside Labour's conference still find hope, after what looks likely to be a hard budget at the end of October? The prime minister is facing huge challenges, and Matthew Flinders, Professor of Politics and Public Policy at the University of Birmingham, walks Roger and Phil through the prospects of Andy Burnham succeeding Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How do I get in touch with The Why? Curve?

The Why? Curve is hosted by Phil Dobbie and Roger Hearing. Its publicly listed email is phil@loudmouthcomms.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Why? Curve?

The publicly listed email for The Why? Curve: phil@loudmouthcomms.com.

How many listeners does The Why? Curve have?

Podseeker estimates The Why? Curve reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Why? Curve?

The Why? Curve typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Senior academics, researchers, policy specialists, journalists, authors, and established commentators with demonstrable expertise in a major economic, social, technological, geopolitical, or UK public-policy issue. Common among recent guests: University professorships or senior research leadership; Published books or substantial journalism; Recognized subject-matter expertise in public policy or international affairs. Recent guests include Christian Kaunert, Jake Phillips, and Simon Chadwick.

How hard is it to get booked on The Why? Curve?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Why? Curve cover?

Recent episodes cover Geopolitics, Public Policy, Economics, Technology, and Society. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.