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Oxford Today
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Oxford Today is Oxide Radio's primetime interview series presented by Station Manager Theo Davies-Lewis. Every week between 19:00-20:00 on Tuesday evenings, Theo speaks to some of the most influential figures in the city and asks the difficult questions that Oxford students want the answer to. The show's producers are Kitty Hatchley and Mark Rapaport.
Episodes
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S3E5- Women In Oxford's History: Alice Parkin & Bethany White
In the fifth episode of the series, Theo speaks to Alice and Bethany from the Women in Oxford's History podcast, which seeks to highlight women's lives in the city of Oxford.
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S3E3- Jesuit Priest & Bible Scholar: Nick King
In our fourth week episode, Theo talks to the Reverend Nicholas King. Among the topics discussed are the work of the Jesuits, his work translating the bible, and how we engage young people in religious studies.
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S3E3- National Trust & Balliol: Dame Helen Ghosh
In this episode, we talk to Dame Helen Ghosh about the challenges of running a government department, why the National Trust is one of the most important institutions in the UK, and her first impressions upon becoming Master of Balliol College, Oxford.
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S3E2- BBC Oxford: Tim Boswell
In the second Trinity term episode Theo chats to Tim Boswell, Editor of BBC Oxford. Among the topics discussed are the changes to regional radio, the challenges of covering Oxfordshire, and also the quest for more radio talent.
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S3E1- Natural History Museum: Paul Smith
In our first episode of Trinity term, Theo speaks to Professor Paul Smith, Director of the Oxford University Museum of Natural History. Among the topics discussed are how to attract visitors to museums, how climate change has influenced fieldwork in Greenland and the new Settlers exhibition at…
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S2E8- European Universities: Andrew Graham
Andrew Graham is a political economist, a Director of the Scott Trust, which owns The Guardian and The Observer, a Senior Fellow of the Oxford Internet Institute, and Chair of the Academic Council of the Europaeum. He was formerly the Master of Balliol College, Oxford. He was also formerly Acting...
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S2E7- New Economic Thinking: Eric Beinhocker
Eric Beinhocker is the Executive Director at the Institute for New Economic Thinking, based at University of Oxford. He writes frequently on economic, business, and public policy issues and his work has appeared in the Financial Times, Bloomberg, The Times, the Guardian, The Atlantic and Newsweek.
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S2E6- Oxford Vice-Chancellor: Louise Richardson
In the sixth episode of this series Theo talks to Professor Louise Richardson, Vice Chancellor of Oxford University. Among the topics discussed are growing up in Ireland during the troubles, female role models and why the US government should have listened to her.
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S2E5- The War on Women: Sarah Morris
Sarah Morris is a BBC journalist and daughter of TV journalist Sue Lloyd-Roberts. Her and Theo discuss 'The War on Women', a book about violence against women across the globe which Sarah finished after her mum passed away.
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S2E4- Egyptologist and Sepsis Survivor: Liz Frood
In the fourth episode of our second series Theo Davies-Lewis talks to Liz Frood, Professor of Egyptology at Oxford University, about her battle with sepsis, her plans to return to Egypt and her work campaigning for disability rights.
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S2E3- Black Oxford: Pamela Roberts
In the third episode of our second series, Theo Davies-Lewis talks to Pamela Roberts, author of the book 'Black Oxford' which traces the history of black scholarship in the university.
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S2E2- Director of UK In A Changing Europe: Anand Menon
In the second episode of our second series Theo Davies-Lewis talks to Director of UK in a changing Europe, Anand Menon. Among the topics discussed are why people voted to leave the EU, the state of negotiations and why we should stop making it leave vs remain and make Brexit a success!
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S2E1- Former UK Greens Leader: Natalie Bennett
In the first episode of our second series Theo Davies-Lewis talks to former leader of the Green party, Natalie Bennet. Among the topics discussed are the future of the Greens in England and Wales, environmental issue in Oxford and the toxicity of politics in the heart of Westminster.
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S1E9- Director of Public Affairs at Oxford: Ceri Thomas
In the ninth episode of the series, Theo Davies-Lewis interviews the Director of Public Affairs at the University Ceri Thomas. Ceri is the former editor of BBC Today and Panorama, among the topics discussed are his transition from the BBC to Oxford, his experience of editing today and the future…
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S1E8- Former Prime Minister of Australia: Kevin Rudd
In the eighth episode of the series, Theo Davies-Lewis interviews Kevin Rudd, the former Prime Minister of Australia. Among the topics discussed are his current Oxford DPhil dissertation on China, Australia's recent same-sex marriage survey, the role of the Murdoch press, and beating PM Bob…
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S1E7- BBC Political Editor: Nick Robinson
In the seventh episode in the series Theo Davies-Lewis Interviews Nick Robinson, presenter of Today on BBC Radio 4. Among the topics covered are, his time at Oxford and his attempts to set up a student radio, how the role of political editor will change in the future and the time old question;...
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S1E6- NUS VP for Higher Education: Amatey Doku
In the sixth episode of the series, Theo Davies-Lewis interviews Amatey Doku, the NUS Vice President for Higher Education. Among the topics discussed are Oxbridge admissions, how the NUS is dealing with demands placed on it by the government, and post-Brexit life for students.
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S1E5- Former British Ambassador: Ivor Roberts
In the fifth episode of the Series, Theo Davies-Lewis speaks to former president of Trinity College Sir Ivor Roberts. Among the topics discussed are his diplomatic career, the relevance of the British foreign office and the difference between negotiating with the Bosnians and negotiating with...
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S1E4- Head of Bodleian Library: Richard Ovenden
In our fourth episode of the series, Theo Davies-Lewis speaks to Richard Ovenden, the Librarian of the Bodleian. Among the topics discussed are why he became interested in books, his leadership of the Bodleian and the role of libraries in the digital age.
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Oxford Today is Oxide Radio's primetime interview series presented by Station Manager Theo Davies-Lewis. Every week between 19:00-20:00 on Tuesday evenings, Theo speaks to some of the most influential figures in the city and asks the difficult questions that Oxford students want the answer to. The show's producers are Kitty Hatchley and Mark Rapaport.
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