The ideas we encounter, the questions we ask, and the people who challenge our thinking can shape us for a lifetime. In a world full of quick answers, Provox takes the time to ask better questions. Through conversations with leading thinkers, researchers, and innovators, the series explores the ideas shaping our society and the challenges that define our age. Drawing on the College's long tradition of learning and debate, Provox brings together diverse perspectives from across academia, public life, business, and culture. Provox is the podcast from The Queen’s College, Oxford, hosted by the Provost Paul Johnson.
Latest episodes
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50 min
Rain Newton-Smith
What does British business need to grow? The Provost talks to Rain Newton-Smith, Director General of the CBI, about the state of the UK economy and the role of business in shaping…
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44 min
Professor Jon Keating FRS
What can a 1,000-year-old mathematical problem teach us about the future of artificial intelligence? In this episode of Provox, the Provost speaks to the Sedleian Professor of Natu…
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46 min
Sathnam Sanghera FRSL
What does empire still have to do with Britain today? In this episode of Provox, the Provost speaks to Sathnam Sanghera about family, social mobility, empire, and the arguments tha…
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1 h 12
Sir Dieter Helm
Are we measuring the wrong things in the fight against climate change? In this episode of Provox, the Provost speaks to Professor of Economic Policy Sir Dieter Helm, one of Britain…
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38 min
Professor Jane Langdale CBE FRS
Can a grass leaf help solve global food security? In this episode of Provox, the Provost speaks to Professor of Plant Development Jane Langdale about the science behind C4 photosyn…
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51 min
Sir Jeremy Hunt
Can politics still take the long view? In this episode of Provox, the Provost is joined by former Chancellor Jeremy Hunt for a wide-ranging discussion on economics, healthcare, lea…
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46 min
Baroness Sharon White
How do you lead when everything is changing? In this episode of Provox, the Provost speaks to Baroness Sharon White about an extraordinary career at the intersection of public serv…
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46 min
Professor Emma Slack
What can your gut bacteria teach us about fighting infection? The Provost talks to Barclay Williams Professor for Molecular Mucosal Immunology Emma Slack about the microbiome, muco…
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55 min
The Rt Hon Ed Balls
What can an Oxford tutorial teach you about running a country? In this inaugural episode of Provox, the Provost welcomes former Cabinet Minister, broadcaster, writer, and economist…