The Status of Science
Nick Spencer appears on the panel for BBC Radio 4’s Free Thinking. 10/10/2025
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(Re)Capture the flag
Across the nation, we’re seeing rising numbers of St George’s flags. Is it nationalism? Xenophobia? Or can our flags mean something better? 02/09/2025
In Brief
The Empire Wars
Nick Spencer examines debates surrounding empire and finds a guide to the future in our distant past. 20/08/2025
In Depth‘Monkey Trial’ on BBC Radio 4’s Sunday Programme
Nick Spencer discusses the centenary of the Scopes ‘Monkey’ Trial on BBC Radio 4’s Sunday Programme. 20/07/2025
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Like it or not, religion is in the room
Nick Spencer analyses how religion and politics interact in the Chris Coghlan story. 18/07/2025
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Evolution vs Creationism in court: The Scopes “Monkey” Trial at 100
Nick Spencer reports from Tennessee on the 100th anniversary of the Scopes “Monkey” Trial. 17/07/25
In Brief
What are children for? In conversation with Anastasia Berg
Nick Spencer speaks with Anastasia Berg, Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the University of California, Irvine. 15/07/2025
PodcastHow have we come to deify choice? In conversation with Sophia Rosenfeld
Nick Spencer speaks with historian Sophia Rosenfeld. 08/07/2025
PodcastWould it matter if Christianity were eclipsed? In conversation with Rupert Shortt
Nick Spencer speaks with author Rupert Shortt live from the Church Times Festival of Faith and Literature. 01/07/2025
PodcastAre there limits to economic growth? In conversation with Richard McNeill Douglas
Nick Spencer speaks with Richard McNeill Douglas, research fellow at the Centre for the Understanding of Sustainable Prosperity. 24/06/2025
PodcastWhy is the Orthodox church so supportive of Putin’s war? In conversation with Lucy Ash
Nick Spencer speaks with award–winning journalist, Lucy Ash. 17/06/2025
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Holding an opposing view is not ‘imposing’ belief on the assisted dying debate
Opposing interventions from believers on dishonesty grounds is a sinister development in public debate. 16/06/2025
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