The Bridge: a Disagreeing Well podcast

The Bridge: a Disagreeing Well podcast

UCL Podcasts

Episodes 12
Avg. Duration 35m
Activity Highly Active
Since Aug 2025
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
30%
Hosting
feeds.transistor.fm

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About This Podcast

The Bridge: a Disagreeing Well podcast from University College London and Students' Union UCL tackles some of the most hotly debated issues of our time and provides practical techniques to bridge the divide between conflicting views. Each episode, our student hosts Marva Khalid and Diego Lacheze-Beer, along with expert UCL mediator Dr Melanie Garson, dive into a polarising question with informed and passionate guests with contrasting views. Tune in to better understand these critical debates, and equip yourself with the skills to have more meaningful conversations. Find out more at https://www.ucl.ac.uk/about/the-bridge

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Recent Episodes

S2E4 Does net zero go far enough? With James Dyke and Dr Emma Fieldhouse

Jun 11, 2026 40m Transcript

Is the global target of net zero carbon emissions enough to stave off the climate crisis, or has it become a convenient excuse for doing the bare minimum? While the term has galvanised international…

S2E3 Is AI destroying education? With Dan Fitzpatrick and John Warner

May 21, 2026 30m Transcript

Is the rise of Generative AI a genuine threat to how we learn, or simply the next tool in the educational shed? While it is certainly changing the conversation in staffrooms and lecture halls, there…

S2E2 Should the UK cap international student numbers? With Jamie Arrowsmith and Jonathan Thomas

May 14, 2026 34m Transcript

In this episode of The Bridge: A Disagreeing Well Podcast, we tackle a question at the heart of the UK's identity as a global education leader. While the debate often focuses on migration statistics,…

S2E1 Does Populism threaten democracy? With Marc Froese and Frank Furedi

May 07, 2026 40m Transcript

Is populism a vital expression of democracy in action, or a method used to undermine it from within? Writing in 1999, political theorist Margaret Canovan described populism as the "shadow of…

S2E1 The Bridge Series 2 Trailer with Diego Lacheze-Beer and Marva Khalid

May 06, 2026 2m Trailer Transcript

How good are you at discussing, debating and disagreeing with people who hold different views to your own? Are you tired of hearing the same well-rehearsed arguments on an important issue without…

S1E1 Should we ban social media for children? With Daniel Angus and Jennifer Powers

Nov 03, 2025 36m Transcript

Is a blanket social media ban for children the best way to mitigate its harmful impact? Join host Lea Hofer in the inaugural episode of Disagreeing Well, the podcast from University College London…

S1E2 Can the interests of ethnic minority voters be properly represented by right-wing parties? With Albie Amankona and Nels Abbey

Nov 03, 2025 40m Transcript

Can the interests of ethnic minority voters truly be represented by right-wing parties? This episode dives into one of the most polarising questions in modern politics, demonstrating how to navigate…

S1E3 Is tourism inherently exploitative and damaging to local communities? With Chris Christou and Mark Worden

Nov 03, 2025 33m Transcript

Ever wondered if your photos ‘for the gram’ actually contribute to local problems? This episode tackles a massive question: Is tourism inherently exploitative and destructive to local communities? We…

S1E4 Should traditional masculine norms and behaviours be celebrated or demonised? With Richard Reeves and Niobe Way

Nov 03, 2025 33m Transcript

The question of what it means to be a man has dominated recent conversations in the media and among policymakers. Many have described a "crisis of masculinity" fuelled by concerns over controversial…

S1E5 Is it right to eat meat in a prosperous society? With Juliet Gellatley and Nick Zangwill

Nov 03, 2025 34m Transcript

Being a vegetarian or vegan has never been more popular, particularly among younger generations. A recent poll showed that 50% of Gen Z planned to be meat-free in 2025. With growing concerns about…

S1E6 Is national service good for young people? With Manoj Harjani and Christos Tsoukalis

Nov 03, 2025 34m

With global tensions rising and many countries increasing defence spending, the question of National Service feels more urgent than it has in decades. Supporters argue it provides young people with…

S1 The Bridge trailer

Aug 18, 2025 2m Trailer

This new show tackles some of the most hotly debated issues of our time and provides practical techniques to bridge the divide between conflicting views.

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