Gary Ginsberg served as a legal aide in Bill Clinton’s White House. In his new book First Friends, he offers a unique insight into the powerful, unsung, and unelected people who have shaped American presidents and their politics.
Listen to Gary’s first talk in the UK, where he was be in conversation with Tortoise Media’s Alexandra Mousavizadeh.
When the history of people is so complex, how can historians cut through politics and myth in order to get to the facts in a way that still allows for nuance?
In a world that seems more polarised than ever, writer Bonnie Greer will use her extensive research into Black history to reveal how people – their lives, beliefs, and behaviours – have rarely ever been black and white.
Weeks after Afghanistan fell to the Taliban, the future of its people (especially Afghan women), its economy, and its regional and international standing remains unclear.
Shoshana Stewart, who has spent years working and living in Afghanistan, joins Paul van Zyl to discuss the humanitarian and ethical challenges the sudden change in government has triggered, and reveals how The Conduit community might support those Afghans who need it most.
Conversational in five languages, Sabrina is bringing her international experience spanning the luxury, hospitality, and wellness industries to The Conduit as our new Director of Experience. We caught up with her to hear her vision for how members and their guests experience the club.
Adrian Fisk is a photojournalist whose 30-year career has seen him document humanity’s struggle to grapple with a planet we are responsible for changing. In this photo essay, Adrian takes us back to the mid-90s to share rare photos taken in the UK whilst embedded in the direct action environmental movement, as activists took to the trees in an attempt to prevent them from being destroyed to build a motorway.
By Adrian Fisk
We’re excited to open our doors to you this week and, judging by the flurry of messages we’ve received recently from our members and well-wishers, we sense that that excitement is shared. Whilst a lot of what members will experience might feel familiar, here are five new things to look out for as we reopen…
Salma El-Wardany is a writer, poet and presenter and in her new book, These Impossible Things, she tells the story of three women coming to terms with the life choices that they have made. This is a tale of reconciling love, loss, faith, womanhood and friendship, and how one moment, in a life where everything feels at odds, can change everything.
Join Salma as she takes us through themes of female friendships and challenging the current depiction of Muslim women in the media as well as faith, sex and love and loss.
To mark International Women’s Day 2022, The Conduit has partnered with Athena40 for the 4th Athena40 Global Conversation. Taking place on Tuesday 8th March this year’s event will focus on women as drivers of resilience, diversity, and social change.
Afghan politician, journalist and a prominent Muslim feminist Shukria Barakzai as she reflects on the future of Afghanistan, 5 months since she fled the nation following the dramatic takeover by the Taliban.
