From the nuances of smart regulation to the cultural and political forces driving public health change, a new podcast invites listeners to consider what it truly means to build A Smokeless World.
The Smokeless Word is a thought-provoking new series hosted by Kingsley Wheaton, opening up reflective and unfiltered conversations with a wide range of guests – including cultural commentators, policy thinkers and creative minds.
Season one brought diverse voices including advertising legend Rory Sutherland, political commentator Reem Ibrahim and Australian CEO Theo Foukkare. Season two contrinues with amoungst others, Swedish politician Nike Örbrink, global health expert Derek Yach and CEO of McLaren Racing, Zak Brown.
You can find the latest episode below, and can catch up with previous episodes you may have missed.
The Smokeless Word - Episode 12 - Gavin Esler
From Dolly Parton’s Nashville mansion to the hallowed halls of the White House… to The Smokeless Word studio.
Kingsley sits down with veteran Newsnight journalist and bestselling author Gavin Esler to explore how narrative defines our leaders, our politics, and our reality. Drawing on forty years at the heart of journalism, Gavin shares behind-the-scenes insights into the power of story.
Kingsley and Gavin combine to deliver a masterclass in storytelling. You’ll hear about the "boy from Hope" narrative that propelled Clinton to power, the terrifying brilliance of Thatcher’s public persona, and the modern phenomenon of "truth decay".
Join Kingsley and Gavin for an eye-opening conversation on why Gavin believes "Britain is better than this", the importance of becoming your own editor, and why a dessert of stewed plums proved to be his undoing on MasterChef.
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Smokeless Products: An Introduction -
01. Our Vision: A Need for Reappraisal -
02. The Big Questions -
03. Impact of Smoking -
04. Our Smokeless Science -
05. Our Smokeless Products -
06. THR: A Global Transformation -
07. THR: Global Regulation -
08. THR: Scientific Engagement -
09. Our Future Outlook -
10. References -
11. Our Published THR Science