Alex Deane explores the long history of the phrase prophets of doom. Read more
now playing
Prophets of Doom
Alex Deane explores the long history of the phrase prophets of doom.
Resilience
Writer and doctor Farrah Jarral examines a buzzword of the medical profession.
The National Debt
Oliver Kamm on an idea that has shaped thinking about debt, fiscal policy and moral virtue
Post-fact
David Wootton, professor of history at York University, considers the story of fact.
Afua Hirsch on 'Sovereignty'
Michael Rosen examines words and phrases in public debate to see how they influence us.
Isabel Hardman on 'Safe Space'
Natalie Haynes on 'Patriarchy'
Series of programmes examining key phrases in public debate
Stuart Maconie on 'The Nanny State'
Juno Dawson on 'Snowflake'
