The EI Podcast
The Fifth Republic: order or chaos?
Muriel Zagha joins Alastair Benn to discuss this month’s riots and what they mean for next...
October 22, 2026
The EI Podcast
The EI Podcast brings you weekly conversations and audio essays from leading writers, thinkers and historians. Hosted by Alastair Benn and Paul Lay. Find the EI Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or search The EI Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.
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The deep roots of Anglo-German relations
In his new book, ‘Great Powers: A History of Britain and Germany’, Jan Rüger documents a s...
October 15, 2026
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Napoleon’s nest of vipers
Andrew Roberts sits down with Paul Lay to discuss his new book, ‘Napoleon and his Marshall...
October 8, 2026
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Russia’s war on Ukrainian science
Paul Josephson speaks to Jack Dickens about why Vladimir Putin is targeting Ukraine’s lead...
October 1, 2026
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Space and the new clash of civilisations
Earlier this month, the US confirmed for the first time that it had deployed a space weapo...
September 24, 2026
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Reinventing Disraeli
Emily Jones speaks to Paul Lay about her new book, ‘The Disraeli Myth: The Making of a Con...
September 17, 2026
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The scramble for the Middle East
Simon Sebag Montefiore speaks to Jack Dickens about his new book, ‘The Cauldron: The Makin...
September 10, 2026
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The novel in Britain: from cover to cover
Philip Hensher speaks to Alastair Benn about his new book, ‘A History of the Novel in Brit...
September 3, 2026
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Journeys in Europe’s grey zone
Hannah Lucinda Smith speaks to Caitlin Allen about her new book, ‘Hinterlands: Journeys th...
August 27, 2026