Host Rafael Behr is joined by political scientist Prof. Michael Bang Petersen, whose research challenges the common belief that those who share misinformation are simply uninformed or gullible. Instead, Petersen suggest that many of these individuals are politically savvy and highly motivated, not by truth, but by the usefulness of information in a…

Enjoy the wonderful review on the Movie "Sinners" Produced by Ryan Coogler starring Michael B jordan #sinners #review #critique

A conversation between Rafael Behr and writer and broadcaster David Aaronovitch, about ripples from the pandemic that still shape politics, with a digression on the ways that Britain is not America and whether that makes 'Maga-populism' less contagious. Links David Aaronovitch's substack - https://davidaaronovitch.substack.com BBC's Briefing Room p…

An anniversary episode in which host Rafael Behr and producer Philip Berman look back over a tumultuous time and ponder what they have learned from putting politics on the couch. Links to Politics on the Couch episodes discussed in this podcast Anti-vaxxers – fear, anxiety and the psychology of misinformation The authoritarian personality - why som…

To coincide with the launch of her new book (The Ideological Brain - A Radical Science of Susceptible Minds) Rafael Behr talks to Dr Leor Zmigrod, a political psychologist and neuroscientist, about the ingredients of dogmatic thinking, why some of us are more prone than others, and how we can protect ourselves. This is a Behr and Berman podcast pro…

Rafael Behr talks to Paula Surridge Professor of Political Sociology about the fragmentation of support for the two big parties since Brexit, what's causing it and what it means for parties trying to maintain their voter coalitions. Questions also covered: What drives support for Reform UK, and how vulnerable is their voter base? Are the Liberal De…

Bobbi Jo came back to the Red Couch with Burn and spoke about her journey to sobriety, Her new ventures. She has a calendar for inmates and a new magazine. We spoke on many trending topics and relationships. Follow us on all platforms Like our pages and subscribe to our YouTube Http://www.Facebook.com/redcouchwithburnHttp://www.Instagram.com/redcou…

Jay Already Famous sat on the Red Couch with Burn and spoke about some of the deepest relationship conversational subjects. He's a content creator with over 1.6 Million followers on TikTok , and has been growing all all social media platforms for years. He's and actor and an Entrepreneur . We spoke about things like, why women want us to take out t…

No matter how you were raised, you can become who you want to be. This is an exclusive interview that you don’t want to miss on the @redcouchwithburn feat @bobbijokitWe talked about child hood trauma, growing up in foster care, getting opportunities in the entertainment Industry and more.Celebrating her 1 Year anniversary of sobriety live on YouTub…

On this episode My favorite Lesbian TT Shanell sat on the Red Couch and we spoke about her experiences as a Lesbian and even did some reactions to some viral IG videos. Cana lesbian have the same experiences was men? Can a person be born a lesbian?

The Hazii aka Ly Milly sat down on the Red Couch and we spoke about our love for the ladies. What would the first date look like?Should a woman go 50/50 when dealing with her man? What would happen if you are on a date and a man approaches your girl?These are some of the questions that he answered along with Host Official Burn#relationships #dating…

@PhotosByBerg sat on the red couch and blessed the world with wisdom. We spoke about the photography business and his style. We even spoke about the great qualities in a woman and being a stand up man.#relationships #trendingtopicsonyoutube

The Platinum Boy himself King @amadeuspbm sat on the RedCouh with Burn & We discussed his Vegas residency as a Drummer @DraisLv and working with Artist like @treysongz , @chrisbrownofficial @richforever @50cent , @jeezy , keyshiacole & More. Producing records for over 125 Artists, working with @jlo aka JennyFromTheBlock and others. We also explored…

Host Rafael Behr talks to author, policy expert and podcaster Sam Freedman about his new book Failed State: Why Nothing Works and How We Fix It Sam Freedman is a senior fellow at the Institute for Government and an Ark Schools adviser. He writes about policy and politics for numerous outlets, including the Financial Times, Sunday Times, Guardian an…

Coach Coco http://instagram.com/iamcoachcoco aka @mackmama1 sat on the @redcouchwithburn and we took a deep dive into her new books and reinvention. From serving time to being a Life Coach, her journey to inspire others has sparked creativity on many different levels.“The Queen of King Tuts Heart”Download her new books on https://www.coachcococares…

In a week of protests, counter-protests and riots in the UK, 5000 miles away in Bangladesh student-led uprising led to 300 people being killed, the toppling of a corrupt PM and violent regime, and a Nobel Peace Prize winner being installed as head a new interim government. In this edition, we're talking about the violent and momentous events in Ban…

In this summer bonus episode, Raf and (producer) Phil discuss the changing mood around British politics since Labour's election victory, the restoration of seriousness after years of triviality, why some people can't adapt, why others want to believe that Keir Starmer can deliver the change he has promised and whether they are right. Links to stuff…

In this edition host Rafael Behr talks to Nichola Raihani, Professor of Evolution and Behaviour in the School of Psychology at the University of Auckland. She's also the author of, 'The Social Instinct: How Cooperation Shaped the World' Professor Raihani has unique insight into a problem that has appeared in various forms on this podcast over the y…

In the wake of October 7th and Trump's bid to become US President again, Rafael Behr sits down with fellow Guardian columnist and friend - Jonathan Freedland - to discuss the current state of geopolitics, liberal politics, Israel and Jewish identity. Events featuring Rafael Behr Shoreham, West Sussex, Wed 24 April An evening with Guardian columnist…

Here we go with another great Episode. Starting our season off with @raveninternational2191 She gave us some great insight on who she is as an artist. Since our show is about trending topics and relationships, she answered some of our fan submitted questions;What's the secret to keeping a nice shape?What is the cut off limit to the amount of childr…

The Red Couch With Burn is a Podcast that covers a wide variety of topics from many different perspectives. The Host, Official Burn, interviews up & coming / established women in various industries, Music, Art, Book Writers, etc. It's all about perspective!Like & Subscribe to our pageshttp://www.instagram.com/redcouchwithburnhttp://www.facebook.com…

Ray Ray sat on the Red Couch With Burn and it was spicy. As usual we got down to the bottom of some of the burning questions that our fans want answers to. Besides being an Only Fans foot model, Ray is also a comedian. We also had a returning guest Molly Mulan Follow us on all platforms or visit our website Listen to and watch us Spotify if you are…

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The Holiday season is here. @essenceofficial sat on the @redcouchwithburn and we got down to the bottom of some of those burning questions that you guys asked.What are Kegels? Would you date a 60 year old man? Should you buy a Christmas gift for someone you just meet?What would you do if you found out your …

Rafael Behr talks to Tom Gray from Gomez about his bid to become a Brighton MP. Tom's had a hugely successful career in music with Gomez rocketing to fame in 1998, beating Pulp and Massive Attack, among others, to the Mercury Prize. More recently he launched the Broken Record campaign, calling for a fairer deal for musicians from streaming services…

In a departure from our normal format Rafael Behr (host) and Philip Berman (the show's producer) agreed to press record when they met yesterday (Thursday 28 September) to discuss a new series idea for Politics on the Couch. And this podcast is the end result, instead of a meta-cast talking about what we could talk about this Autumn, it's more of a …

Are you tired of men using the same cliche words like Grand Rising, or women saying how are you doing Love? Is there some underlying reasons why people say these things? Why do men wait until a woman walks past to say something to her? Would you do loose your virginity all over again? What happened to traditional dating, everything is online. Does …

This Episode, on the Red Couch With Burn, our special guest and future podcaster blessed the couch with some wisdom. We spoke about raising children after dealing with a loss, raising a boy as a mom, and more. Follow us on all platforms or visit our website http://www.oburnmedia.com to join our mailing list.Listen to and watch us Spotify if you are…

Raf Behr talks to journalist, author and broadcaster David Aaronovitch about his recent visit to the National Conservatives conference, and what it taught him about state of the Tory party. They discuss: Was there really a re-alignment in British politics post-Brexit? What do the Nat Cons have to offer us Brits apart from hardline anti-immigration …

Sue Fearless from @thefearlessshow8613 gave us some tips and tools on how to teach your children about financial goals. We also spoke about Usher singing to everybody's girlfriend. Here are some of the questions that were asked below:Does it seem like there is an increase in people not wanting children?Are women putting too much filters on, on dati…

Rafael Behr talks to Rob Hutton, parliamentary sketch writer at the Critic, about the uneasy relationship between Westminster lobby journalists and MPs. Often political journalists cultivate close relationships with politicians to find out what's really happening in the corridors of power. But does a journalist's 'insider status' cloud their judgem…

Enjoy this wonderful conversation on the @redcouchwithburn R&B Singer | Writer Maria Aliahh. Hop in the comments and discuss Relationships and Tending Topics with us.Here are a couple of the topics we discussed:How did you meet your boyfriend and what are some of things you to keep a relationship spicy?How hard is it for a woman to make it in this …

On this edition Rafael Behr talks to Professor Ben Ansell about his new book Why Politics Fails: The Five Traps of the Modern World & How to Escape Them Ben Ansell is Professor of Comparative Democratic Institutions at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. He was made Fellow of the British Academy in 2018, among the youngest fellows at that time.…

Host Rafael Behr talks to Claudia Hammond about political empathy, its power and its limits. Claudia is probably best known as the presenter of BBC Radio 4's long-running show, 'All in the Mind' which covers psychology, neuroscience & mental health. She is also the Visiting Professor of the Public Understanding of Psychology at the University of Su…

Podcaster Stellar sat on the Red Couch and we spoke about so many interesting topics. She said positivity is contagious and moving at your own pace is the best way to achieve your goals. What is more important than time?Are virgos Toxic?Do opposites attract?Follow us on all platforms or visit our website http://www.oburnmedia.com to join our mailin…

In this wide-ranging and informal conversation*, Rafael Behr chats to former colleague Helen Lewis about whether Whatsapp has changed the way politics is conducted, her favourite Tik Tok channel, the incestous nature of Scottish politics, what's really behind the UK government's immigration policy, what we can learn from Florida culture wars, why t…

Rafael Behr talks to Meg Russell, Director of the Constitution Unit and co-author, along with Research Fellow Lisa James, of a new book called: The Parliamentary Battle over Brexit, a detailed account of the extraordinary way the Brexit process played out in parliament. Since the 2016 referendum, the hotly contested issue of Brexit has raised funda…

Host Rafael Behr talks to Prof. Tim Bale about why people join political parties and how the members impact democracy. Topics covered inlcude: what people get from joining a political party; what parties get from their members; why membership of parties has declined; in particular why so many Conservative women joined, and then left in their droves…

The artist Chantae Vetrice sat on the Red Couch With Burn and we spoke on some great relationship and trending topics.Chantae said when she was on the dating scene, she would subtract 7 years from a guy's age and that would be how old he actually is. She also gave insight on the following questions:Would you rather a big wedding or small wedding?Wo…

Ahead of the first bilateral summit between the two countries' leaders for five years, Rafael Behr talks to Georgina Wright, from the Institut Montaigne in Paris, about what the French really think about us Brits, and what we often get wrong about French discourse, customs and political culture. Quite a lot, as it happens. Georgina Wright is Senior…

In this edition, Rafael Behr talks to England's most prodigious political screenwriter and playwright - James Graham. He's probably most well known for writing the recent BBC1 hit drama 'Sherwood', which aired on BBC One in 2022 to rave reviews, and will return for a second series. James also wrote Quiz (ITV) in 2020, which was one of the most watc…

My good friend & follower of Christ La Original, Ayoelz aka Ms Contraversial had somethings to say about parenting and the internet went crazy. She down on the Red Couch and we discussed many topics. "Men who takes care of another man's child is weak," was the the viral slogan but she we also had a highly intelligent conversation and debate about m…

Molly Mulan and Chritsy TBH sat down on the Red Couch With Burn and we broke down Narcissisim and its attributes. There's some juicy stories that you need to hear. One piece of advice is to never let anyone take you out of character. What does marriage mean to you? What are some reasons to get married? Can you identify with some of these Narcissist…

Creative Director Sam Renee’ Sat in the Red Couch With Burn and we spoke about what so many topics The importance of having your name on the lease when you are living with someone else. The importance of a prenuptial agreement The softer side of men 😣 and more Follow us on all platforms or visit our website http://www.oburnmedia.com to join our mai…

Host Rafael Behr talks to Fuschia Sirois, Professor of Social and Health Psychology at Durham University, and co-Editor-in-Chief at the British Journal Of Health Psychology, about procrastination. In this free-flowing conversation, Fuschia and Rafael talk about what procrastination is, how it impacts politics and public policy, what we can do about…

Full Episode Dropping on March 1st What happens when you raise another man's child. Personally the Red Couch think's it's a strong thing, but our guest Tajah seems to think that it's weak and no one benefits from the situation. What do you think? https://www.instagram.com/redcouchwithburn https://www.facebook.com/redcouchwithburn https://www.twitte…

One year on from Russia's Invasion of Ukraine, host Rafael Behr talks to Anne Applebaum about why so many US Republicans and conservatives are still seduced by Putin’s anti-West rhetoric and tropes. Anne, a Pullitzer-prize winning historian, is particularly well positioned to discuss this, and associated issues, given that her most recent book Twil…

In this episode host Rafael Behr talks to Prof Anand Menon about what the latest polling on 'bregret' means for identity politics, Starmer's strategy on future EU relations, and the economic and democratic health of the UK. Anand Menon is Professor of European Politics and Foreign Affairs at King's College London in the United Kingdom, and was appo…

Edgy Spikes the Model / Entrepreneur sat down on the red couch with burn and it was extra spicy. We touched on the double standards between men and women, Supporting your homies. @bluefacebleedem8218 & @ChriseanRock Toxic love. @LoriHarveyBTS and her men, @JenniferLopez JLo and Ben Affleck reconnection and more. Follow us on all platforms or visit …

Erica Harris, Author of "Coffee table conversations while sipping wine and drinking beer," sat on the red couch and we discussed various topics surrounding her book. We explored why trauma is ignored and why therapy is important. Follow us on all platforms or visit our website http://www.oburnmedia.com to join our mailing list. https://www.instagra…

Anil Seth is Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience at the University of Sussex alongside other eminent roles in the field of advanced research into the nature of consciousness and perception. His bestselling book ‘Being You: A New Science of Consciousness’ is a masterpiece of making complex scientific issues accessible to the non-ex…