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Latest episodes

Why we need each other, not our devices: The science of social connection with Professor Nick Epley

October 28, 2026 · 31 min

Around the world, we are experiencing an epidemic of loneliness, and it’s increasing, particularly among the millennial generation and younger. Our devices and modern living have made it easier to avoid talking with the people around us…
Season 12 of the We Society Launches Wednesday 28th!

October 23, 2026 · 3 min

The We Society returns for its 12th season on Wednesday, so join acclaimed journalist and Academy of Social Sciences president Will Hutton, as he invites guests from the world of social science to explore the stories behind the news and…
Searching for a good life: Data analysis and Google with Simon Rogers

September 1, 2026 · 36 min

Google processes billions of searches every day, and the data behind the searches say a lot about us. The data analysis presents fascinating insights not just for social science, but for every person using search engines to navigate modern…
The USA 250 years after Independence with Adam Smith

August 26, 2026 · 32 min

It's the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this year, but the mood isn’t purely about celebration. If you've wondered why the US and US politics feel so unstable despite the country being richer and more powerful than…
How can we fix the special needs system in England’s schools? with Alice Reeves

August 19, 2026 · 33 min

The UK’s Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) system is buckling because of rising demand. One in five children now qualify for some form of SEND support, yet access still depends heavily on postcode and parental…

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Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine: what does social science tell us? with Michael Kofman

August 11, 2026 · 27 min

The ongoing war in Ukraine has recently hit a grim milestone: in June 2026 it surpassed the duration of World War One. In this episode of the We Society, Michael Kofman talks to host Will Hutton about why what began as a bid for quick…
The crisis of constant crisis with Danny Dorling

August 5, 2026 · 29 min

In today’s global media landscape we are confronted with seemingly endless urgent crises: issues like the housing crisis, the climate crisis and the wealth inequality crisis all vie for our attention, despite social science research…
Why Britain should back more innovators with Saul Klein

July 29, 2026 · 35 min

Saul Klein is one of Europe's leading venture capitalists and co-founder of Phoenix Court, the venture capital firm behind some of Britain's most successful high-growth technology companies. He likes to say he is investing with venture…
Placing the Right Kind of Attention on Women’s Health with Professor Sophie Harman

July 21, 2026 · 30 min

Despite decades of campaigning, women's healthcare is an issue repeatedly neglected, with systemic issues in UK healthcare and on the international stage leading to women disproportionally affected in healthcare emergencies. In this…
Social policy solutions to the UK’s inequality crisis with Helen Miller and Sir Richard Blundell

July 14, 2026 · 37 min

The UK is experiencing a crisis of inequality: core tenets like our education and UK healthcare system are geographically unequal and suffering, but what are the expert social policy solutions to these issues, and can we dare to be…
The We Society returns on Wednesday 15 July

July 10, 2026 · 3 min

The We Society returns for its 11th season on Wednesday, so join acclaimed journalist and Academy of Social Sciences president Will Hutton, as he invites guests from the world of social science to explore the stories behind the news and…
Harnessing Creative Destruction with Philippe Aghion

April 22, 2026 · 48 min

We end Season 10 with an intimate interview between the Nobel Prize winning economist Philippe Aghion and Will Hutton. They delve into the concept of "creative destruction," a term coined by economist Joseph Schumpeter, which highlights…

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About the show

Beyond the politics, beyond our geography are the intangible connections that hold us together – The We Society. The We Society podcast is here to tell you about the thousands of ways the Social Sciences can help us understand and enhance this complicated and fascinating human network. What can we do to fix the NHS? How can we better manage climate change? How do we end the cost of living crisis? Brought to you by the Academy of Social Sciences in association with the Nuffield Foundation and Leverhulme Trust, this podcast tackles the big questions through a social science lens and brings you some of the best ideas to shape the way we live. Join acclaimed journalist and Academy president Will Hutton, as he invites guests from the world of social science to explore the stories behind the news and hear their solutions to society’s most pressing problems. Don’t want to miss an episode? Follow the show on your favourite podcast platform and you can email us on wesociety@acss.org.uk and tell us who we should be speaking to. The We Society podcast is brought to you by the Academy of Social Sciences in association with the Nuffield Foundation and the Leverhulme Trust.