Politics on the Couch

Politics on the Couch looks at the way our minds respond to politics and the way politicians mess with our minds. In each episode award-winning political columnist Rafael Behr is joined by a distinguished expert drawn from the world of politics, psychology or philosophy. The show will appeal to any listener interested in taking a deep dive into how psychology drives everyone's political thought and behaviour. For more information about host Rafael Behr - www.rafaelbehr.com

Featured Episode

Feb 14, 2023 • 32 minutes

Episode 28: 'Putinophilia' - how America's radical right fell for a Kremlin strongman, a conversation with Anne Applebaum

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Latest Episodes

Mar 14, 2023 • 51 minutes

Episode 32: Party People - a stroll around the grassroots of democracy

Host Rafael Behr talks to Prof. Tim Bale about why people join political parties and how the members impact the whole of UK democracy.

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Mar 8, 2023 • 54 minutes

Episode 31: The French Connection - myth and misunderstanding across the Channel

France and Britain have been Western Europe's closest allies and oldest rivals, often at the same time. Why do such close neighbours find it so hard to get along?

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'The world's a stage' - politics and storytelling with James Graham

Episode 28: 'Putinophilia' - how America's radical right fell for a Kremlin strongman, a conversation with Anne Applebaum

Episode 32: Party People - a stroll around the grassroots of democracy

Episode 31: The French Connection - myth and misunderstanding across the Channel

Episode 30: 'The world's a stage' - politics and storytelling with James Graham