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The Session with Tom Swarbrick

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The Session with Tom Swarbrick will explore the frontier of human ingenuity and endeavour by asking the public’s burning questions about life as we know it. Each episode will explore subjects ranging from who we are and why we are here, to whether time really exists and are we alone in the universe? In his quest for answers, Tom will interview neuroscientists, philosophers, physicists and engineers. With a new topic explored each week, listeners can join Tom on a journey of discovery as he tackles some of the big questions of our time.
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Episodes

The Investment Session: Trump Tariffs

As President Trump's tariffs send the world's markets spiralling, join Tom Swarbrick for the Investment Session. Tom is joined by Chris Justham, Justin Urquhart Stewart and Jon Najarian.

Apr 11, 2025•49 min

The Investment Session: inflation jumps to 3%

As inflation jumps to 3 percent and the chance of an interest rate cut plummets, Tom is joined by Ben Kumar and Chris Justham from 7 Investment Management for The Investment Session.

Feb 21, 2025•50 min

Simon Squibb joins the Investment Session

Entrepreneur Simon Squibb joins the Investment Session. And - as Donald Trump's first week as 47th President of the United States draws to a close, Tom Swarbrick is joined by 7 Investment Management's Ben Kumar and Chris Justham for the Investment Session

Jan 24, 2025•51 min

Getting to Net Zero with Ed Conway

In this episode of The Session, journalist Ed Conway talks to Tom Swarbrick about his book Material World: The Six Raw Materials That Shape Modern Civilization and the quest to reach Net Zero.

Dec 21, 2023•48 min

The Investment Session: What does the interest rates hold mean for you?

As Andrew Bailey warns there's “still some way to go” before inflation targets are hit and the Bank of England keeps rates steady at 5.25 per cent, Tom is joined by our resident business bros, Chris Justham and Ben Kumar from 7 Investment Management, for the Investment Session.

Dec 14, 2023•45 min

IDF Reservist Nimrod Palmach

Tom speaks to Nimrod Palmach - an IDF reservist who has been hailed as a hero in Israel for his actions on October 7, after he ignored orders and drove towards the kibbutzim to fight against the Hamas attackers, including at Kibbutz Be’eri, where a massacre took place.

Dec 01, 2023•10 min

Alison Lomax - Managing Director of YouTube UK

In this episode of The Session, Tom speaks to Alison Lomax, Managing Director of YouTube UK, about how the organisation is growing, how much that is contributing to the UK's economy - and how you can gain from it.

Nov 09, 2023•18 min

Jordan Peterson speaks to Tom Swarbrick

As the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship Conference takes place in London, Tom Swarbrick speaks to the man who partly inspired it, psychologist and author Jordan Peterson.

Nov 01, 2023•23 min

The Investment Session

The Investment Session with Chris Justham and Ben Kumar, from 7 Investment Management

Jun 20, 2023•48 min

The People Who Will Change The World: Ariel Ekblaw of the Aurelia Institute

As part of his LBC show, Tom Swarbrick speaks to The People Who Will Change The World, those who are revolutionising the way we live and creating a better future for the human race. In the fourth of this series, Tom speaks Ariel Ekblaw, Director of the Aurelia Institute, a team of researchers and designers preparing humanity to become a thriving spacefaring species.

Jan 13, 2023•19 min

The People Who Will Change The World: Andrew Steele on the science of ageing

As part of his LBC show, Tom Swarbrick speaks to The People Who Will Change The World, those who are revolutionising the way we live and creating a better future for the human race. In the fourth of this series, Tom speaks to biologist and author Dr Andrew Steele on the science of ageing.

Jan 12, 2023•23 min

The People Who Will Change The World: Greg Brittles of Tokamak Energy

As part of his LBC show, Tom Swarbrick speaks to The People Who Will Change The World, those who are revolutionising the way we live and creating a better future for the human race. In the third of this series, Tom speaks to Senior Magnet Engineer at Tokamak Energy, Greg Brittles, about their work in developing fusion energy for all.

Jan 11, 2023•24 min

The People Who Will Change The World: Dr Josh Flack of Mosa Meat

As part of his LBC show, Tom Swarbrick speaks to The People Who Will Change The World, those who are revolutionising the way we live and creating a better future for the human race. In the second of this series, Tom speaks to Mosa Meat's Head of Cell Biology Dr Joshua Flack about their work in developing lab-grown meat.

Jan 10, 2023•16 min

The People Who Will Change The World: Sir Richard Branson

As part of his LBC show, Tom Swarbrick speaks to The People Who Will Change The World, those who are revolutionising the way we live and creating a better future for the human race. In the first of this series, Tom speaks to Virgin founder Sir Richard Branson about his life of innovation, including Virgin Orbital.

Jan 09, 2023•22 min

Consciousness (Part 2) with Prof Anil Seth

In this episode of The Session, neuroscientist Professor Anil Seth returns to talk with Tom Swarbrick about his research into consciousness - including how technology is improving our understanding of it.

Oct 27, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 28
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