

William Davies
Author and commentator on economic and political life, whose Guardian long read examines why Americans and Britons increasingly distrust mainstream accounts and seek unmediated data as 'truth'.
Top 3 podcasts with William Davies
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Nov 27, 2024 • 55min
Labour's Economic Conundrum
William Davies, a sociologist and political economist from Goldsmiths University, dives into the UK’s economic challenges with host Tom. They discuss Labour's substantial tax increases and whether these measures can effectively stabilize public finances. The conversation tackles the tension between technocratic governance and populist pressures, the housing crisis amid rising inequality, and Labour's strategic outreach to financial giants like BlackRock. Davies questions if long-term economic plans will resonate with everyday voters facing immediate issues.

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Feb 25, 2026 • 35min
From the archive: Why can’t we agree on what’s true any more?
William Davies, an author and commentator on economics and politics, reflects on why people distrust mainstream accounts. He explores how big data and cameras promise raw facts but actually fuel disputes. He discusses how selection, framing and missing context turn images into battlegrounds. He contrasts faith in intermediaries with the drive for unmediated truth and argues for valuing media independence.

Jul 3, 2024 • 59min
UK Election Special: The Economy
Political economist William Davies discusses the poor state of the UK's public finances, analyzing the impact of past Conservative rule and chaotic events like Brexit and the Truss-Kwarteng 'mini-budget'. The conversation explores the potential economic strategies of a likely Labour government, including initiatives like the National Wealth Fund and Great British Energy proposed by Rachel Reeves.


