Crossing Channels
by Bennett School of Public Policy & Institute for Advanced Study in Toulouse
Insights from recent episode analysis
Audience Interest
Podcast Focus
Publishing Consistency
Platform Reach
Insights are generated by CastFox AI using publicly available data, episode content, and proprietary models.
Most discussed topics
Brands & references
Est. Listeners
Based on iTunes & Spotify (publisher stats).
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
1,001 - 10,000 - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
5,001 - 25,000 - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
501 - 5,000
Market Insights
Platform Distribution
Reach across major podcast platforms, updated hourly
Total Followers
—
Total Plays
—
Total Reviews
—
* Data sourced directly from platform APIs and aggregated hourly across all major podcast directories.
On the show
From 10 epsHosts
Recent guests
Recent episodes
What can't money buy?
Mar 9, 2026
27m 39s
Can we make climate policy fair and effective?
Jan 29, 2026
32m 19s
Is intellectual capital the key to future prosperity?
Nov 30, 2025
30m 58s
What really drives inequality?
Nov 3, 2025
31m 41s
Are universities ready for the age of AI?
Oct 5, 2025
31m 14s
Social Links & Contact
Official channels & resources
Official Website
Login
RSS Feed
Login
| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9/26 |  What can't money buy?✨ | marketsmoral values+4 | Richard Westcott | — | — | moneymarkets+6 | — | 27m 39s | |
| 1/29/26 |  Can we make climate policy fair and effective?✨ | climate policyfair transition+4 | Dr Alessio TerziProf Christian Gollier | Bennett School of Public PolicyToulouse School of Economics | — | climate policyfair transition+5 | — | 32m 19s | |
| 11/30/25 |  Is intellectual capital the key to future prosperity?✨ | intellectual capitalprosperity+3 | Diane CoyleCésar Hidalgo | Bennett School of Public PolicyInstitute for Advanced Study in Toulouse | — | intellectual capitalprosperity+5 | — | 30m 58s | |
| 11/3/25 |  What really drives inequality?✨ | inequalityeconomics+5 | Jack NewmanAngélique Acquatella+1 | Bennett School of Public PolicyInstitute for Advanced Study in Toulouse | UK | inequalityeconomics+6 | — | 31m 41s | |
| 10/5/25 |  Are universities ready for the age of AI?✨ | artificial intelligencehigher education+3 | Jonathan GrantJean-François Bonnefon+1 | Bennett School of Public PolicyToulouse School of Economics+1 | — | AIhigher education+4 | — | 31m 14s | |
| 8/4/25 |  How does migration change our world?✨ | migrationeconomics+5 | Catherine BarnardEmmanuelle Auriol | University of CambridgeToulouse School of Economics | Great YarmouthUK | migrationlabour markets+5 | — | 26m 59s | |
| 7/14/25 |  What is the value of speaking other languages?✨ | multilingualismidentity+3 | Wendy Ayres-BennettBenjamin Pitt | — | — | languagesmultilingualism+4 | — | 32m 40s | |
| 5/5/25 |  Why do we choose what we choose?✨ | decision makingemotions+4 | Simone SchnallCatherine Molho+1 | — | — | decision makingemotions+5 | — | 30m 26s | |
| 4/7/25 |  How can we make food that is good for health, societies, the planet and the economy?✨ | global health challengesdiet and nutrition+4 | Jonathan StieglitzMartin White | IASTUniversity of Cambridge | — | food systemshealth+6 | — | 29m 04s | |
| 3/3/25 |  Can Europe ever catch up to the US in technology?✨ | technology competitionEurope vs US+4 | Diane CoyleJacques Crémer+1 | EuropeUS | — | EuropeUS+7 | — | 31m 26s | |
Want analysis for the episodes below?Free for Pro Submit a request, we'll have your selected episodes analyzed within an hour. Free, at no cost to you, for Pro users. | |||||||||
| 2/12/25 |  How can green finance drive the clean transition? | In this episode of Crossing Channels, Richard Westcott is joined by Dimitri Zenghelis, Ulrich Hege, and Mathias Reynaert to explore how green finance can support the clean transition. They discuss the shifting role of financial markets, the balance between public and private investment, and the policies needed to drive long-term change. Their lively discussion breaks down the economic opportunities of the transition, the impact of regulation on industries like automotive and energy, and the f... | 25m 31s | ||||||
| 1/6/25 |  How are data and algorithms impacting our lives? | Hear Richard Westcott (Cambridge University Health Partners and the Cambridge Biomedical Campus) talk to Gina Neff (Cambridge University), Jeni Tennison (Connected by Data), and Jean-François Bonnefon (IAST) about how data and algorithms are shaping our lives. They explore how these technologies impact work, public services, and decision-making, and raise questions about ethics, fairness, and governance. Listen to this episode on your preferred podcast platform Season 4 Episode 4 transcript F... | 30m 55s | ||||||
| 12/2/24 |  Is the world becoming less democratic? | In this episode, Richard Westcott (Cambridge University Health Partners and the Cambridge Biomedical Campus) talks to David Runciman (University of Cambridge), Kristin Michelitch (IAST) and Ahmed Mohamed (IAST) about the decline in democracy indexes worldwide, the cultural, technological, and institutional factors driving these trends, and whether they can be reversed. Our experts explore the meaning of democracy and the reasons behind the decline of democracy indexes. They examine the impact... | 30m 27s | ||||||
| 11/3/24 |  What is happening to young people’s mental health? | In this episode, Richard Westcott talks to Gordon Harold, Anna Moore, and Olympia Campbell. about the growing rates of mental health issues among young people. They discuss the key determinants and the most effective ways to support young people's mental health. Our experts examine whether mental health among young people is truly worsening or if we're simply getting better at identifying it. They unpack the key factors shaping mental health today, delve into the role of the digital world, an... | 26m 56s | ||||||
| 10/7/24 |  Does prison work? | To kickstart Season Four of Crossing Channels, Richard Westcott (Cambridge University Health Partners and the Cambridge Biomedical Campus) talks to Prof Alison Liebling (University of Cambridge), Prof Nicola Padfield (University of Cambridge) and Prof Arnaud Philippe (University of Bristol, former IAST fellow) about the growing prison population, the prison experience, and the most effective ways to rehabilitate ex-offenders. Our experts discuss why the prison population is growi... | 28m 41s | ||||||
| 6/30/24 |  Should there be a compulsory retirement age for society's leaders? | In this episode, Rory Cellan-Jones discusses with Diane Coyle, Ruth Mace, and Paul Seabright the impact of age on leadership, the consequences of having older leaders for society, and the case for implementing a compulsory retirement age. Our experts discuss the tradeoff between experience, expertise, skill and judgement as society’s leaders age. They draw on evolutionary and current examples to evaluate the case for implementing a compulsory retirement age for leaders. Finally, they conside... | 39m 28s | ||||||
| 6/3/24 |  Who pays the price of colonialism today? | In this episode, Rory Cellan-Jones discusses the enduring legacies of colonialism on global economic inequalities, the climate crisis, and the digital space with experts Dr Stephanie Diepeveen and Prof Jordanna Matlon. Experts, Dr Stephanie Diepeveen and Prof Jordanna Matlon share tangible examples and critical insights into a nuanced understanding of how colonial legacies continue to shape global power relations. They debate actionable perspectives on how policymakers can address these chall... | 30m 06s | ||||||
| 5/6/24 |  What's the point of a protest? | In this episode, Rory Cellan-Jones discusses with Dr Lauren Wilcox, Dr Felix Dwinger, and Dr Giacomo Lemoli why the world is protesting so much, how protesting has changed over time, and what impact protest movements are having on policymaking. Delving into the surge of protests across democratic and autocratic regimes, they examine why people are taking to the streets. They draw on insights from historic protests to explore the factors that contribute to the success of protest movements and ... | 23m 07s | ||||||
| 3/31/24 |  Can governments regulate AI without stifling innovation? | In this episode, Rory Cellan-Jones (former technology correspondent for the BBC) chats with Verity Harding (Bennett Institute for Public Policy), Gina Neff (Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy), and Lawrence Rothenberg (IAST and University of Rochester), about artificial intelligence (AI) and the fine balance between innovation and regulation. Together, they explore what makes 'good' regulation and the crucial role of global collaboration in shaping the future of AI... | 34m 21s | ||||||
| 3/1/24 |  Why are women disadvantaged in the workplace? | This episode asks why are women disadvantaged in the workplace? Experts explore why women are underrepresented in certain professions. Why is the motherhood wage gap so persistent? How does flexible work impact women's careers? And what does policy need to do to reduce gender inequalities in the workplace? Podcast host, Rory Cellan-Jones (former technology correspondent for the BBC), discusses these issues with leading academics Emmanuelle Auriol (IAST), Nina Jörden (Bennett Institute for Pub... | 31m 27s | ||||||
| 2/4/24 |  Can economic growth and sustainability coexist? | Rory Cellan-Jones talks to Matthew Agarwala, Stefan Lamp and Alessio Terzi about the trade-off between economic growth and environmental protection, the policies and legislations needed to achieve green growth, and the challenges associated with implementing such measures. This episode unpacks the possibility of green growth. Leading experts discuss the unsustainability of current growth paths, the need for a new economic model and measures of wealth, and the types of policies needed to deliv... | 36m 50s | ||||||
| 1/1/24 |  How can universal basic infrastructure support growth? | Rory Cellan-Jones talks to Jean-Paul Azam, Diane Coyle and Andy Westwood about the potential of universal basic income to tackle regional inequalities, boost economic growth in ‘left behind’ and growing places, and rebuild democracy. This episode unpacks why current policies are failing to tackle regional inequalities and how a universal basic infrastructure might boost productivity across all places. Leading experts examine the value of infrastructure in different country contexts and ... | 28m 51s | ||||||
| 12/2/23 |  Can technology rescue ailing health services? | Rory Cellan-Jones talks to Angelique Acquatella, Shan Morgan and Jennifer Dixon about the current status of digital technology adoption in healthcare services, why digital adoption is so slow, and the opportunities for medtech, individuals and the wider economy. In this episode, experts unpack the barriers and facilitators of digital healthcare. Rory, Angelique, Shan and Jennifer explore the impact of med tech on inequalities, and offer solutions to mitigate risks of digital exclusion... | 35m 11s | ||||||
| 11/12/23 |  The world’s problems are interdisciplinary – why is academic research so siloed? | Rory Cellan-Jones (host) talks to Ingela Alger (IAST) and Flavio Toxvaerd (University of Cambridge) about the drivers of research silos, the merits of conducting interdisciplinary research and how to overcome disciplinary divides. This episode takes a look at why academic research is trapped in research silos. Ingela Alger and Flavio Toxvaerd engage in a thoughtful discussion with Rory Cellan-Jones, to shed light on the challenges faced in conducting interdisciplinary research. They emp... | 33m 07s | ||||||
| 9/28/23 |  How big a problem is short-termism in government? | In this first episode of series 3, Rory Cellan-Jones talks to Dr Anne Degrave, Prof Dennis Grube and Halima Khan about the drivers of short-termism in government, the interplay between voter preferences and policy change, and the mechanisms needed to embed longer-term decision-making. This episode unpacks why governments have been trapped in short-term thinking. Leading experts examine the impact of short-term decision-making on policy outcomes and explore the policy tools needed to instill ... | 28m 08s | ||||||
Showing 25 of 46
Sponsor Intelligence
Sign in to see which brands sponsor this podcast, their ad offers, and promo codes.
Chart Positions
4 placements across 4 markets.
Chart Positions
4 placements across 4 markets.