Most people are more prosperous today than ever before, measured by GDP. But that’s not what they feel — why? Featuring Arvind Subramanian, former chief economic adviser to the government of India; Karl Moene, economics professor at University of Oslo; Anne Pettifor, political economist. With Chris Giles and Sarah O’Connor of the FT. 

Artificial intelligence is one of the most over-hyped technologies — but we may also be underestimating it. Featuring Prof Mike Wooldridge of Oxford university and Kriti Sharma, adviser to software solutions provider Sage. With the FT’s Richard Waters and Sarah O’Connor

We are seeing a 'techlash' — the pushback against Facebook, Apple and Google. Featuring Prof Frank Pasquale of University of Maryland and Roger McNamee of venture capital firm Elevation Partners. With Richard Waters and Martin Sandbu of the FT

Just named by the Overseas Press Club as best commentator in any media on international news, Gideon Rachman asks if this will be the century of China, as the 20th century was that of the US? Featuring Eric Li, Shanghai-based political scientist and Hugh White of Australian National University. With Geoff Dyer, Kathrin Hille and Martin Wolf of the FT

Something is shifting in the world of work. In the gig economy the traditional relationship between employers and employees is fraying. Featuring Maggie Dewhurst, cycle courier and union chief; Nicholas Colin, co-founder of investment firm The family; and Gavin Kelly, former government adviser who now runs Resolution Trust. With Emma Jacobs and Martin Sandbu of the FT

Populism is on the rise across the western world — we saw its effect in the outcome of the Brexit referendum, Donald Trump’s election as US president and in the Italian polls. So why are so many voters unhappy? Featuring Jeffrey Sachs, Diane Coyle and David Goodhart Subscribe to the Big Picture podcast on iTunes or Stitcher

The big ideas and themes of the 21st century explored by Financial Times columnists Martin Wolf, Rana Foroohar, Gideon Rachman, Sarah O'Connor and John Thornhill to shed light on our changing world. Presented by Jonathan Derbyshire and produced by Anna Dedhar