How to read Jordan Peterson
In advance of a new book by Jordan Peterson, Nick Spencer looks at the world–famous author and clinical psychologist. 26/02/2021
In Depth
The Inaugural Address You Didn’t Hear
Following Joe Biden’s inauguration, Nick Spencer considers the cost of unity and healing in America. 21/01/2021
In Brief
The rise of Christian populism
Following the events in Washington yesterday, we’re republishing Nick Spencer’s essay on the way Christianity is used by populists. 07/01/2021
In Depth
Can liberalism ever ‘get’ religion?
In the final episode of the series, Nick Spencer speaks to Cécile Laborde, author of the award–winning book ‘Liberalism’s Religion’. 15/12/2020
Podcast
The search for the secular Jesus
ArticlesIs the law damaging our politics?
Nick Spencer speaks to former BBC Reith lecturer and the Supreme Court Justice Jonathan Sumption. 01/12/2020
PodcastHow has the divided brain shaped the modern world?
Nick Spencer speaks to Iain McGilchrist about brains, minds, cultures, and God. 24/11/2020
PodcastWhat’s wrong with rights?
In the latest episode of Reading Our Times Nick Spencer speaks to Nigel Biggar about his new book. 17/11/2020
PodcastWhy is the West becoming so unequal and what can we do about it?
In the latest episode of Reading Our Times, Nick Spencer speaks to economist Thomas Piketty. 10/11/2020
PodcastWhat can dementia teach us about being human?
In the third episode of Reading Our Times, Nick Spencer speaks to novelist and journalist Nicci Gerrard. 03/11/2020
PodcastWhat does it mean to live in a secular age?
In the second episode of Reading Our Times, Nick Spencer speaks to Canadian philosopher Charles Taylor. 27/10/2020
Podcast