Best Matthew Wilkin Podcasts (2024)

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WE'RE BACK! | Do we have the most Godless parliament ever? 34:57

10h ago34:57

34:57

After successfully defending his seat in the House of Commons, Tim returns to a new parliament with fresh faces, including newly elected Christian MPs. This week, Tim discusses the makeup of the new parliament with Hannah Rich, Director of Labour's Christians on the Left, and David Burrowes, former MP and Director of the Conservative Christian Fell…

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History of Science Society at 100: History of Science in Song 58:49

3d ago58:49

58:49

Four historians share their interests in music, and their perspectives in using songs as source material for better understanding the history of science.Antony Adler, Carleton CollegeAndrew Fiss, Michigan Technological UniversityAsif Siddiqi, Fordham UniversityBetty Smocovitis, University of FloridaSong Notes:(https://soundcloud.com/antony-adler/th…

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66 Politics: Matthew 6 29:01

12d ago29:01

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How might the Lord's Prayer inspire where we place our vote in Thursday's general election.That's the topic of conversation on this week's episode of 66 Politics.How might God be calling us to vote this week?Andy Flannagan from Christians Against Politics and Rev Celia Apeagyei-Collins are joined in episode four by theologian and environmentalist D…

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66 Politics: 1 Kings 21 29:09

25d ago29:09

29:09

What does the Bible have to say about economic justice?That's the topic of conversation on this week's episode of 66 Politics.With just two weeks until the election all parties have something to say on the issue of money, so where should our thinking be?Andy Flannagan from Christians Against Politics and Rev Celia Apeagyei-Collins are joined in epi…

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66 Politics: Mark 12 26:22

1M ago26:22

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What does loving your neighbour actually look like in today's society?That's the topic of conversation on this week's episode of 66 Politics.Andy Flannagan from Christians Against Politics and Rev Celia Apeagyei-Collins are joined in episode two by author, speaker and campaigner Dr Krish Kandiah.

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66 Politics: Matthew 22 30:37

1M ago30:37

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How might the words of Jesus help us with our understanding of political engagement?That's the topic of conversation on this week's episode of 66 Politics.Andy Flannagan from Christians Against Politics and Rev Celia Apeagyei-Collins are joined in episode two by Paul Williams from the Bible Society.

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Interview with Anton Roberts on homelessness and masculinity 41:19

1M ago41:19

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In this episode, Matthew talks to Anton Roberts about his research on homelessness and masculinity. Anton is a researcher at the Policy Evaluation and Research Unit (PERU) at Manchester Metropolitan University, within the disciplines of Sociology and Criminology. His specific research areas of focus are homelessness and exaggerated 'hyper' forms of…

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66 Politics: Genesis 1 29:00

1M ago29:00

29:00

As A Mucky Business pauses during the elction campaign we're bringing you a short series from the team at Christians in Politics. 66 Politics looks at what the Bible tells us about particular issues of the day helping us to understand the political landscape and determine where to place our votes in the general election.In episode 1 Andy Flannagan …

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IsisCB on Pandemics - On Past, Present, and Possible Future, Pandemic Diseases 1:09:09

1M ago1:09:09

1:09:09

Episode three of the podcast companion to the Isis CB special issue on pandemics, focuses on the very substance of pandemics, namely the diseases themselves. Join Mark Honigsbaum, Matheus Alves Duarte da Silva, and Michael Bresalier in a conversation about the impact of disease on history and on the condition of our planet vis-a-vis current disease…

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Tim's farewell...for now 8:59

2M ago8:59

8:59

With Rishi Sunak calling a general election, Tim is off to fight for his seat in Parliament.Ofcom rules prevent those standing in the election from acting as presenters in the run up to the vote so A Mucky Business will be taking a pause.However, here at Premier we're committed to continuing the conversation on faith and politics. So in the run up …

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Major General Tim Cross: Lessons in leadership from the front line 28:28

2M ago28:28

28:28

Tim is joined this week by Major General Tim Cross. He's served in some of the highest offices in the British Army. He shares his lessons on leadership from the front line.And Tim is reflecting on support for children with special educational needs. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk…

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Paul Woolley: Whole Life faith 28:31

2M ago28:31

28:31

Tim is joined this week by Paul Woolley, chief executive of the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity and founder of the think tank Theos. Paul explores what it means to be 'faithful' in all we do and how that plays out in the world of politics. And Tim is reflecting on whether there is a ceiling for Christians in politics. Want your quest…

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DNA Papers 14: Matthew Meselson, Franklin Stahl, and semiconservative replication of DNA 1:01:37

2M ago1:01:37

1:01:37

The penultimate episode of the DNA Papers podcast series revisits a paper that demonstrated the semiconservative mode of DNA replication, which had been predicted by complementary base-paired double helix model of the molecule discussed in episode 13 of this series:Meselson, Matthew, and Franklin W. Stahl. “The replication of DNA in Escherichia col…

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Rose Hudson-Wilkin: Leading prayers in the House of Commons 28:57

3M ago28:57

28:57

Tim is joined this week by Rose Hudson-Wilkin, the former Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons. She explains what that role entails and her thoughts on the MPs who sit in the Commons. And Tim is reflecting on last week's election results. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk…

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Louise Davies: Championing those standing in elections 25:35

3M ago25:35

25:35

Tim is joined this week by Louise Davies from the Christian advocacy charity CARE. Louise shares her experiences within politics and encourages us to support those standing in elections. And Tim is paying tribute to the late Frank Field. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk.…

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Michael Wear: The spirit of our politics 26:12

3M ago26:12

26:12

Tim is joined this week by former White House advisor Michael Wear. Michael talks about his work as CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life and looks ahead to the US elections later this year. Tim is also marking Earth Day. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk…

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Archbishop Angaelos: Showing grace to those who persecute 30:07

3M ago30:07

30:07

Tim is joined by Archbishop Angaelos of the Coptic Orthodox Church. They discuss the importance of freedom of religion around the world and the challenges facing many Christian groups around the world. And Tim is reflecting on the further escalation seen in recent days in the Middle East. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to…

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Fr Fadi Diab: Life in the Holy Land 26:49

4M ago26:49

26:49

Tim is joined this week by Fr Fadi Diab the Rector of St Andrew's Episcopal Church in Ramallah.Fr Fadi reflects on 6 months from the start of the conflict between Israel and Palestine and unpacks what needs to be done to see peace in the region.And Tim's been looking back at the recent elections in Russia.Want your question answered next week? Drop…

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DNA Papers #13 - James Watson, Francis Crick, and the DNA Double Helix × Status message 1:02:20

4M ago1:02:20

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Rounding out the story begun in the previous installment, episode 13 of the DNA Papers centers on the publications in which the double helical structure for DNA was proposed, detailed, and its various implications speculated upon. It features four papers, all by Watson and Crick from Cambridge,. Together these papers not only proposed that DNA’s th…

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Donald L. Opitz - Daughters of Ceres 18:21

4M ago18:21

18:21

Don's book project, "Daughters of Ceres: The Scientific Advancement of Women in Horticulture, 1870–1920" examines the confluence of two 19th century movements—one dedicated to the promotion of scientific agriculture, another to the advancement of women's education in science. These movements fueled international efforts to elevate women's position …

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Alistair and Eve Burt: Part two 26:49

4M ago26:49

26:49

It's part two of our interview with husband and wife team Alastair and Eve Burt. Alastair talks about the highs and lows of his time as an MP including his rebellion against a no-deal Brexit and the consequences he faced. And Tim is talking about divisions in society. Want Tim to answer your question next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.…

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Alistair and Eve Burt: Doing politics together 28:09

5M ago28:09

28:09

Tim is joined this week by husband and wife team Alistair and Eve Burt. While many will be familiar with Alistair who served as a minister in both the Foreign Office and Department of Health but what you may not know is Eve as been working within politics just as long. We'll get their reflections on 36 years working in parliament together. Want Tim…

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Lord Curry: God and farming 28:01

5M ago28:01

28:01

Tim is joined this week by cross bench peer Lord Don Curry. A farmer by trade, Lord Curry unpacks the challenges for those in that community and both those within the Church and within politics can be helping. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk

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Rena Selya — Salvador Luria: An Immigrant Biologist in Cold War America 24:29

5M ago24:29

24:29

In this episode, we speak with Rena Selya, the archivist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and author of Salvador Luria: An Immigrant Biologist in Cold War America.Blacklisted from federal funding review panels but awarded a Nobel Prize for his research on bacteriophage, biologist Salvador Luria (1912–1991) was as much an activist as a scientist. In t…

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Kenneth Nowakowski: 2 years of war in Ukraine 27:47

5M ago27:47

27:47

Tim is joined this week by Rt Rev Kenneth Nowakowski, the bishop for the Ukrainian Catholic community in Great Britain. We’ll get his reflections on the 2 year anniversary of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Also, Tim's reflecting on the death of Alexei Navalny. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org…

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DNA Papers #12: Maurice Wilkins, Rosalind Franklin, and the double helix model for DNA structure 1:19:18

5M ago1:19:18

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Episode 12 of the DNA Papers, is the first of a two-parter, which centers on papers published about the now iconic double helix structure of the DNA molecule. This episode features three publications, all published in the journal Nature, which represent the work of scientists working at King’s College London, whose X-ray crystallographic work provi…

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Phil Dixon: The role of a friend in politics 27:46

5M ago27:46

27:46

Tim is joined this week by local councillor Phil Dixon. Phil is a close friend of Tim and together they unpack the need for Christians to come alongside those in frontline politics. Also, Tim's reflecting on the Christian approaches to war. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk…

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Paul Butler: Church and politics 28:04

6M ago28:04

28:04

Tim is joined this week by Bishop of Durham Rt Rev Paul Butler Paul sits in the House of Lords as one of the Lord's Spiritual. We'll hear his experiences of life in Parliament and his role in the King's Coronation last year. Also, Tim's reflecting on media coverage linked to the recent corrosive substance attack in London. Want your question answer…

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Gareth Wallace: Advocating for persecuted Christians 28:07

6M ago28:07

28:07

Tim is joined this week by Gareth Wallace from the religious freedom charity Open Doors. Gareth talks about his time advocating on a variety of issues impacting Christians in Parliament and highlights the World Watch List which identifies countries where Christians face persecution. Tim also looks into 'Wokeism' and the dangers of landing on either…

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Sir Simon Hughes: 7 election victories, 5 Prime Ministers and 32 years in parliament 28:21

6M ago28:21

28:21

Tim is joined this week by former Lib Dem MP Sir Simon Hughes. The look back on his 32 years in parliament, seven election victories and five Prime Ministers. And Tim has been watching the ongoings in US politics with the impending return of Donald TrumpWant your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk…

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Dr Lisa Cameron: Swapping parties as an MP 29:47

6M ago29:47

29:47

Tim is joined this week by Scottish MP Dr Lisa Cameron. The last time she joined the show she was a member of the SNP. Now she sits as a Conservative. We'll hear how that happened and why. And Tim is reflecting on the Post Office scandal. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk…

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Vandersommers - Entangled Encounters at the National Zoo: Stories from the Animal Archive 25:03

7M ago25:03

25:03

In this episode of Perspectives, we speak with Daniel Vandersommers, author of Entangled Encounters at the National Zoo: Stories from the Animal Archive. In this book, Vandersommers shows how zoo animals always ran away from the zoo. This is meant literally—animals escaped frequently—but even more so, figuratively. Living, breathing, historical zoo…

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Cara Bentley: Looking back at 2023 29:15

7M ago29:15

29:15

It's our final show of the year! Tim is joined this week by Talk Radio newsreader Cara Bentley as they look back on an eventful 2023 for the world of politics. They reflect on Kate Forbes leadership bid, immigration legislation, the return of David Cameron and an impending general election. Want your question answered in the new year? Drop a quick …

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Lord Farmer: What does justice look like? 29:02

7M ago29:02

29:02

Tim is joined this week by Conservative peer Lord Farmer. Fresh from delivering a speech at the Centre for Social Justice on prisons which sought to counter ‘penal populism’, he unpacks issues of justice and forgiveness. And Tim is reflecting on the migration muddle that the government has found itself in. Want your question answered next week? Dro…

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Baroness Stroud: 'There has to be a better story' 32:00

8M ago32:00

32:00

Tim is joined this week by Conservative peer Baroness Stroud. Baroness Stroud is one of the founders of the Centre for Social Justice and now serves as CEO for the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship so plenty to unpack. Also, Tim's feeling Christmassy but plenty of news stories are capturing his attention. Want your question answered next week? D…

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Christopher Willoughby — Masters of Health: Racial Science and Slavery in U.S. Medical Schools 45:32

8M ago45:32

45:32

In this episode of Perspectives we speak with Christopher Willoughby, author of Masters of Health: Racial Science and Slavery in U.S. Medical Schools. Masters of Health examines how the founders of U.S. medical schools promoted an understanding of race influenced by the theory of polygenesis—that each race was created separately and as different sp…

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Sir Stephen Timms: The state of the economy 26:24

8M ago26:24

26:24

Tim is joined this week by Stephen Timms - the MP for East Ham. They look back at last week's Autumn Statement and more generally at the UK economy. Tim also has been reflecting on the Dutch elections and the rise of nationalism. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk.…

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DNA Papers #11: Hershey, Chase, and DNA as the material of heredity 1:07:30

8M ago1:07:30

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In episode 11 of The DNA Papers we revisit a paper describing a famous experiment performed by Alfred Hershey and Martha Chase which combined the atomic-age tools of radioisotopes with an ordinary kitchen blender to show that DNA alone, and not protein, was the carrier of hereditary information: Hershey, Alfred D., and Martha Chase. “Independent Fu…

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Gareth McNab: Cost of living crisis and Autumn Statement 29:06

8M ago29:06

29:06

Tim is joined this week by Gareth McNab from Christians Against Poverty. They unpack the cost of living crisis and look ahead to Wednesday's Autumn Statement. What would Gareth be announcing if he was Chancellor? Listen and find out! Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk.…

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Interview with Professor Lee Elliot Major on social class and education 45:16

8M ago45:16

45:16

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Lee Elliot Major OBE, Lee is the country’s first Professor of Social Mobility. Appointed by the University of Exeter to be a global leader in the field, his work is dedicated to improving the prospects of disadvantaged young people. Lee discusses his book Equity in education: Levelling the playing field o…

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IsisCB on Pandemics - The Social and Political Dimensions of Pandemic Diseases 1:05:12

8M ago1:05:12

1:05:12

Following in the wake of the Isis CB special issue on pandemics, this episode of the companion podcast takes a deeper look at the social and political contexts of pandemics, and also considers the impact of doing such a history during times of disease crises. Contributors Kavita Sivaramakrishnan, Keith Wailoo and Emily Hamilton share their insights…

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Krish Kandiah: Are we doing enough to help those fleeing Israel/Gaza conflict? 30:19

8M ago30:19

30:19

Tim is joined this week by Dr Krish Kandiah founder of the Sanctuary Foundation. Having strived to see homes made available for those fleeing the conflict in Ukraine he's now asking the question for those evacuating Gaza. Tim's also reflecting on the shock reshuffle by the UK government. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to …

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Tim Livesey: From Downing Street to the Middle East 29:04

9M ago29:04

29:04

Tim is joined this week by Tim Livesey, the CEO of charity Embrace the Middle East.Tim Livesey talks about his time working in Downing Street, Lambeth Palace and the office of the leader of the opposition as well as looking at the current conflict in Israel and Gaza.And Tim Farron is giving his thoughts on the King's Speech.Want your question answe…

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DNA Papers #10: Harriet Ephrussi-Taylor and Rollin Hotchkiss 56:41

8M ago56:41

56:41

The tenth episode of the DNA papers podcast brings to light some of the lesser discussed papers in the history of DNA that were instrumental in confirming its role in effecting genetic transformation. Both papers discussed in this episode were first presented at the 1951 Cold Spring Harbor Symposium on Quantitative Biology; the first by a geneticis…

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Jonathan Le Tocq: Serving as Guernsey Chief Minister and church pastor 26:58

9M ago26:58

26:58

Tim is joined this week by former Chief Minister of Guernsey Jonathan Le Tocq. Jonathan also serves as a pastor of a church and talks about balancing the two and which is more important. And Tim is pondering on the theme of lament. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk.…

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Empires of the Dead: Inca Mummies and the Peruvian Ancestors of American Anthropology 43:46

9M ago43:46

43:46

In this episode of Perspectives, we speak with Christopher Heaney, author of Empires of the Dead: Inca Mummies and the Peruvian Ancestors of American Anthropology. Bringing together the history of science, race, and museums' possession of Indigenous remains, from the sixteenth century to the twentieth, Empires of the Dead illuminates how South Amer…

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DNA Papers #2: Albrecht Kossel 49:19

9M ago49:19

49:19

DNA Papers #2: Albrecht Kossel by Consortium for History of Science, Technology and MedicineBy Consortium for History of Science, Technology and Medicine

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Dr Harry Hagopian: Achieving peace in the Holy Land 40:43

9M ago40:43

40:43

Today we look at the conflict in Israel and Gaza. Tim's joined by Dr Harry Hagopian - a former Assistant General Secretary of the Middle East Council of Churches as well as former Executive Director of the Jerusalem Inter-Church Committee where he played a role in peace negotiations in the region.What's the role of the churches there in bringing an…

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Who Does the Work of Science? A Century of Science as Passion, Punishment, and Paycheck 36:30

9M ago36:30

36:30

Laura Stark is a historical sociologist and Associate Professor at Vanderbilt University. Her second book project, The Normals: A People’s History, explores how a global market for healthy civilian “human subjects” emerged in law, science, and everyday imagination over the past century. The Normals shows how logics of racialized citizenship were bu…

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Sam Rowlands: Our 100th episode!! 27:41

9M ago27:41

27:41

It's our 100th episode and this week Tim is joined by Welsh Senedd member Sam Rowlands.Sam tells his story of starting his political career as a young adult and the influence he's had at different levels of politics.And Tim is looking at the impact of 'deep fakes' within politics. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@…

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