# Is a brave new world possible? With John Kampfner

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Podcast: [The Two Matts](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-two-matts-1119331)
Published: 2026-04-20T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Journalist and author John Kampfner joins the Matts to discuss his stunning new book Braver New World - a global travelogue of bold solutions to some of the world’s thorniest problems. Over three years of globetrotting to see for himself what can be done has given John a sense of belief in the future… but with some important caveats. So if you’re feeling pessimistic about the future, tune in and get a dose of realistic optimism that things can get better… but only with the right spirit and culture of political risk. Enjoy! And PS… new subscribers to The New World get a signed hardback copy of Braver New World while stocks last. Go to www.thenewworld.co.uk/2Matts now! Produced by Matt Withers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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