NEW EPISODE OUT NOW!
In the third part of our series David and Paul Sagar explore what the German writer and sociologist Max Weber can teach us about the pitfalls of political life and political philosophy. Why is doing politics so hard?
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08.02.2026 08:47 — 👍 23 🔁 7 💬 1 📌 0
NEW EPISODE OUT NOW!
In the third part of our series David and Paul Sagar explore what the German writer and sociologist Max Weber can teach us about the pitfalls of political life and political philosophy. Why is doing politics so hard?
Find us at...🎧 ppfideas.com
08.02.2026 08:47 — 👍 23 🔁 7 💬 1 📌 0
The events of today are ever-present in this fascinating discussion of the interplay between politics, philosophy, psychology and history. Sheds light on why it is that to expose immorality and corruption in the rich and powerful is to risk being accused, however unjustly, of the politics of envy.
04.02.2026 12:05 — 👍 4 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 0
Noted!
04.02.2026 09:14 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
NEW EPISODE OUT NOW!
In the second episode in our short series about how the history of ideas can help with the deepest puzzles of politics, David talks to political theorist Paul Sagar about the eighteenth-century polymath Adam Smith.
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04.02.2026 08:47 — 👍 15 🔁 4 💬 2 📌 3
We're just delighted by how many new listeners have found us this weekend. Welcome DPW and everyone... tuck in! 👋🏻
01.02.2026 16:26 — 👍 21 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
Thanks Richard, and welcome!
02.02.2026 18:19 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
This conversation really joined a lot dots in my mind about the difficult role of 'justice' in politics, plus I learned the word 'Eudaimonia' as a bonus.
Genuinely always so much richer for an episode of @ppfideas.bsky.social.
02.02.2026 12:29 — 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
@lewisgoodall.com and the @newsagents.bsky.social team came to PPF HQ and you can take a look at the conversation here ⬇️
02.02.2026 11:29 — 👍 9 🔁 4 💬 1 📌 0
As huge and longtime fans of #duvetknowitschristmas this has made our day!
02.02.2026 11:07 — 👍 15 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
This is a really thought provoking conversation about social justice, political philosophy Rawls and Aristotle.
02.02.2026 08:29 — 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
We're just delighted by how many new listeners have found us this weekend. Welcome DPW and everyone... tuck in! 👋🏻
01.02.2026 16:26 — 👍 21 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
For those on Bluesky tired with political scientists squabbling about what policies need tweaking or who will win the next election, this David Runciman interview gets to the core. Thoroughly recommended.
01.02.2026 13:54 — 👍 28 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 0
Is British politics just ungovernable?
open.spotify.com/episode/27kO... @mrjamesob.bsky.social I think David Runciman perfectly explains visceral public dislike of KS which you have been puzzling over.
01.02.2026 09:35 — 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 2
NEW EPISODE OUT NOW!
Today we begin a new series asking why contemporary political philosophy struggles to make sense of the deepest problems of politics and exploring how the history of ideas might help. Political theorist Paul Sagar suggests we start with Aristotle.
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01.02.2026 08:47 — 👍 25 🔁 7 💬 3 📌 5
Politics on Trial: Dreyfus vs the Conspiracy Theory
Podcast Episode · Past Present Future · 17/08/2025 · 1h 7m
Ep takes the form of extended conversation with the peerless David Runicman
On that, can I take a moment to recommend his superb Past Present Future podcast. If you’re interested in the history and philosophy of ideas, it can’t be bettered
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/p...
31.01.2026 13:36 — 👍 50 🔁 2 💬 4 📌 1
You'd be surprised!
31.01.2026 12:29 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Since you're interested David wouldn't dream of using the title in a million years and self-identifies as not-a-viscount!
31.01.2026 12:27 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
@lewisgoodall.com and David Runciman on @newsagents.bsky.social is just a brilliant brilliant listen, thought provoking, and everyone interested should listen. The analysis of Starmer has got me thinking a lot
30.01.2026 18:49 — 👍 26 🔁 7 💬 3 📌 0
A small purchase has been made for David’s upcoming birthday!!
29.01.2026 13:33 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
🔔 Following up on our Politics on Trial series, your chance to tune in to see PPF regular and national treasure @robertsaunders.bsky.social live on 'Reforming the Jury System' 🔔
📅 Tuesday 3rd February
⏰ 12pm UK time
🎟️ Free to all, register online below ⬇️
28.01.2026 16:31 — 👍 10 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
NEW EPISODE OUT NOW!
Today’s episode is the 2nd part of David’s conversation with Helen Thompson about what makes living in a world dominated by the United States so strange. What has changed about American power in the twenty-first century?
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28.01.2026 08:47 — 👍 23 🔁 3 💬 3 📌 0
Democracy’s chaotic but somehow it works
Liberal western systems are forever ‘in crisis’ yet they stumble on, outlasting fascist tyrants and communist dictators
Runciman shows democratic governments reacted to existential crises with complacency, bickering and delay. Unedifying but it’s how democracy works: “lots of little failures combine to produce lasting success”.
(£) www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
Excellent & right by @j-amesmarriott.bsky.social
27.01.2026 11:48 — 👍 7 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
The band is back together, talking about American politics. It is something to enjoy and share...
25.01.2026 14:45 — 👍 9 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
NEW EPISODE OUT NOW!
The first of a two-part conversation in which David talks to Helen Thompson about how to understand the extraordinary and unlikely power of the United States, from its origins to its current incarnation.
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25.01.2026 08:47 — 👍 42 🔁 15 💬 6 📌 2
BONUS EPISODE OUT NOW!
Today’s bonus episode is part 2 of David’s conversation with Glen Rangwala about the trial and execution of Saddam Hussein. What has been the long-term impact of the Iraq War and its failures on contemporary global politics?
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22.01.2026 08:47 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Extending the vote to children | Guest talk from David Runciman
Thursday 29 January, 6pm
Lecture Theatre, Trinity Hall
David Runciman returns to Cambridge to discuss his research on giving children the vote.
Free and open to all. No registration required. Refreshments served before the talk.
21.01.2026 09:21 — 👍 7 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 1
NEW EPISODE OUT NOW!
For the final episode in this series David talks to historian & political scientist Glen Rangwala about the trial and execution of Saddam Hussein in 2006. What plans did the Americans have for Saddam before the Iraq war began? Was justice served?
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21.01.2026 08:47 — 👍 17 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 3
David Runciman is my favorite writer in English. This piece is so intelligent, perceptive, full of gems. And all of it in a style both very recognizable yet economical and modest. This piece showcases all his talents.
17.01.2026 21:35 — 👍 19 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
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