From the Dutch ‘rijsttafel’ to contested street names, from the Eurovision Song Contest to sports and racism, the new “Unsettling Knowledge” podcast reflects on how empire and colonization have shaped contemporary society and culture.

Together, hosts Dr Rachel Gillett and Dr Matthijs Kuipers, speak with scholars, community members, and experts, to uncover traces of empire in the present and confront controversial topics head on with those involved.