The Session with Tom Swarbrick
LBC
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.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Science & Technology News
Networks:
LBC
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.lbc.co.uk/
Episodes
The Investment Session: The UK comes out of recession - what does it mean for your money?
5/10/2024
As new GDP figures confirm the UK has moved out of recession, Tom is joined by Chris Justham of 7 Investment Management for The Investment Session.
Duration:00:49:16
As NATO marks 75 years, foreign affairs expert Tim Marshall takes your calls
4/5/2024
Foreign Affairs Analyst Tim Marshall takes your calls on Israel-Gaza, the war in Ukraine, the future of global conflict and Nato's past and future.
Duration:00:37:45
The Investment Session: Will the Budget make me better off?
3/6/2024
As the Chancellor delivers the final Budget before the general election, Tom is joined by 7 Investment Management's Chris Justham and Bloomberg senior columnist Merryn Somerset-Webb, for the Investment Session.
Duration:00:42:49
The Investment Session: What does the interest rate decision mean for you and your money?
2/1/2024
As the Bank of England holds interest rates at 5.25% for the fourth time in a row, Tom is joined by our resident trader bros, Chris Justham and Ben Kumar from 7 Investment Management, for the Investment Session.
Duration:00:43:32
Israeli Government Spokesperson Eylon Levy takes your calls
1/8/2024
As US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Palestinians must not be pressured into leaving Gaza, Israeli Government Spokesperson Eylon Levy takes your calls.
Duration:00:46:38
The Investment Session: How to make your money work for you in 2024
1/3/2024
As HSBC becomes the latest big lender to cut mortgage rates, Tom is joined by our resident trader bros, Chris Justham and Ben Kumar from 7 Investment Management, for the Investment Session.
Duration:00:46:58
Getting to Net Zero with Ed Conway
12/21/2023
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.
Duration:00:48:12
The Investment Session: What does the interest rates hold mean for you?
12/14/2023
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.
Duration:00:44:30
IDF Reservist Nimrod Palmach
12/1/2023
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.
Duration:00:10:06
Alison Lomax - Managing Director of YouTube UK
11/9/2023
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.
Duration:00:18:00
Investment Session: What does the interest rates hold mean for your money?
11/2/2023
As the Bank of England keeps interest rates at 5.25%, Tom is joined by our resident business bros, Chris Justham and Ben Kumar from 7 Investment Management, for the Investment Session.
Duration:00:42:22
Jordan Peterson speaks to Tom Swarbrick
11/1/2023
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.
Duration:00:22:50
BONUS: Foreign Affairs Analyst Tim Marshall takes your calls on Israel-Gaza
10/20/2023
Foreign Affairs Analyst Tim Marshall takes your calls on Israel-Gaza
Duration:00:42:37
The Investment Session
7/31/2023
The Investment Session
Duration:00:49:01
The Investment Session
6/20/2023
The Investment Session with Chris Justham and Ben Kumar, from 7 Investment Management
Duration:00:48:17
The People Who Will Change The World: Ariel Ekblaw of the Aurelia Institute
1/13/2023
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.
Duration:00:18:32
The People Who Will Change The World: Andrew Steele on the science of ageing
1/12/2023
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.
Duration:00:23:17
The People Who Will Change The World: Greg Brittles of Tokamak Energy
1/11/2023
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.
Duration:00:23:57
The People Who Will Change The World: Dr Josh Flack of Mosa Meat
1/10/2023
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.
Duration:00:16:26
The People Who Will Change The World: Sir Richard Branson
1/9/2023
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.
Duration:00:21:51