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From cutting-edge genomics research to the floor of the UK Parliament, and from advising on AI ethics to shaping the future of financial investments, Dr Julian Huppert has lived a career at the intersection of science, politics, and social good.

As the Founding Director of the Intellectual Forum at Jesus College, Cambridge, Julian convenes brilliant minds to tackle some of the most pressing challenges of our age—from climate change and civil liberties to sustainable finance and better futures for all.

In this conversation, we explore his remarkable journey, the influence of his late mother’s work on creating the world we want to live in, his leadership in pioneering ethical governance in tech, and his vision for aligning innovation, policy, and humanity’s long-term wellbeing.

Join us for a rich, wide-ranging discussion that will inspire you to think bigger about how knowledge, ethics, and action can combine to amplify good in the world.

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Dr Julian Huppert is Founding Director of the Intellectual Forum at Jesus College, Cambridge, an interdisciplinary centre focused on bringing people to think and talk about some of the key issues of our time. After an academic career in Cambridge in genomics and biophysics, he served as the Member of Parliament for Cambridge 2010-15, and was particularly noted for his work on technology policy, civil liberties, transport policy, international development, and the environment.

He was Deputy Chair of the NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group until it was abolished, and is Chair of the Ethics Committee for NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. He is also a Non-Executive Director of Health Innovation East.

He was Chair of the Panel of Independent Reviewers for DeepMind Health, pioneering a new approach to oversight and governance in technology companies, and advises a range of Edtech companies. He was a member of the Home Office's Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group, advising on issues such as facial recognition and big data, and chairing their AI Ethics Working Group. In 2003 he set up a very small award-winning but unsuccessful biotech company.

He is also a Visiting Professor at King’s College London and the University of New South Wales, and an Associate Fellow of the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence. He is a Director of the Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust Ltd., and Chairs the UK Democracy Fund.

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What does it take to not just survive life’s toughest challenges—but to come back stronger and inspire others? In this extraordinary episode, I speak with Andrew Jenkins, a finalist on the BBC hit show The Traitors, and a powerful voice for resilience and mental health advocacy.

At just 21, Andrew’s life changed forever when a devastating car accident left him in a coma, with doctors fearing he might never walk, talk, or recognise his loved ones again. But against all odds, he defied the prognosis, fought back with unrelenting courage, and rebuilt his life from the ground up.

In this conversation, Andrew shares the raw and remarkable journey from silence and struggle to strength and purpose. We explore how he turned trauma into transformation, why mental health matters more than ever, and how each of us can unlock the strength within to rise again. Also a little insight into what it is like to become a star in a top tv show!

This is a story of grit, hope, and the unbreakable human spirit. Don't miss it!

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Andrew, a finalist on the BBC reality sensation "The Traitors" and a living embodiment of resilience!

At just 21, he faced a life-altering car accident that left him in a coma for four weeks, with doctors declaring he may never walk, talk, or recognize his loved ones again. But Andrew refused to be defined by his circumstances. He defied the odds, not only regaining his ability to walk but also reigniting his passion for life after losing his dream of playing rugby for Wales.

For nearly 24 years, Andrew battled his mental health in silence, but he eventually found the courage to share his struggles with family. Through deep reflection and self-discovery, he emerged stronger than ever.

In a powerful reunion in 2022 with the doctor who saved his life, Andrew was dubbed a "miracle patient," inspiring him to turn his story into a beacon of hope for others.

Now, as the founder of "Strength In You Ltd," Andrew is on a mission to shatter the stigma surrounding mental health. He delivers electrifying motivational talks and dynamic workshops, empowering individuals to rise above their challenges.

Andrew is determined to leave an indelible mark on the world, proving that with heart, grit, and determination, anyone can overcome adversity and find their strength.

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In this highly compelling episode, we’re joined by David Bickford CB, a former senior intelligence official who served as Legal Director and Under-Secretary of State at both MI5 and MI6. David played a key role in shaping the UK's counter-terrorism and intelligence laws, creating the legal pathways that enabled operational intelligence to be used in court—revolutionising the intelligence community's ability to act and protect.

Now a bestselling author, David brings decades of real-life espionage experience into his critically acclaimed Katyathriller series, co-written with his wife Cary. His fiction is celebrated for its authenticity, moral complexity, and international scope—taking readers from Arctic missions to Cold War Berlin.

In this conversation, David reflects on his extraordinary career, the moral challenges of intelligence work, leadership lessons and how he continues to explore global intrigue through his writing.

Expect sharp insights, fascinating stories, and powerful reflections on leadership, loyalty, and the real world of espionage.

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