5 Best Critical Thinking Podcasts UK Edition 2026

1. Skeptics with a K

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Skeptics with a K is the podcast for science, reason and critical thinking from the Merseyside Skeptics Society. Each episode features Mike Hall, Michael Marshall, and Dr Alice Howarth chatting about the things which interest them, often from a skeptical angle.MORE Hosts Mike Hall, Michael Marshall, Dr.Alice Howarth
Producer/Network Skeptic Media Limited
Email ****@skeptic.org.uk
Location Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 1.3K Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Global Development Institute podcast

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We're the Global Development Institute at The University of Manchester: where critical thinking meets social justice. Each episode we will bring you the latest thinking, insights and debate in development studies.MORE Producer/Network Global Development Institute
Email ****@manchester.ac.uk
Location Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 9Facebook 11.8KTwitter 14.8K Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. Brave New Europe

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Brave New Europe publishes expertise with a radical face and attitude concerning European politics and economics. They promote critical thinking and the creation of an alternative to neo-liberalism. Tune in to the Neo-Liberalism in the EU podcast episodes of the BNE to understand the ideology of neoliberalism.MORE Email ****@braveneweurope.com
Location London, England, United Kingdom
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Facebook 1KTwitter 7.9K Since Jun 2016 Get Email Contact

4. The Owl and Badger Podcast

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Owl and Badger are a couple of Christians applying critical thinking and Biblical principles to the big issues we are facing today.
Producer/Network Owl & Badger
Email ****@gmail.com
Location United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 14 Avg Length 86 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. THE SCHISM

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THE SCHISM is a London based podcast that combines critical thinking and dot connecting along with a healthy dose of dark humour to uncover the truth about current global events, the nature of reality, who we are and where we come from.MORE Producer/Network The Schism
Location United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 22 Avg Length 73 min Format Long form Get Email Contact