The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins

The Poetry of Reality is hosted by world renowned truth-teller, evolutionary biologist and best-selling author, Professor Richard Dawkins. He has been celebrated globally for his honest critique of religion and tradition and his push for critical thinking. His books include The Ancestor’s Tale, The Selfish Gene, The Blind Watchmaker, Climbing Mount Improbable, Unweaving the Rainbow, A Devil’s Chaplain, The God Delusion, The Greatest Show on Earth, The Magic of Reality, his two-part autobiography An Appetite for Wonder and A Brief Candle in the Dark, and Outgrowing God: A Beginner’s Guide. Dawkins has long been known for his uncompromising passion for science, calling out for the pressing need in modern societies for scientific literacy and rational thinking, especially in the education of young minds. His relentless pursuit of truth, and his recognition of the beauty of life on earth, will feature in this podcast, as he charts his way through scientific and existential inquiries like ‘What are we doing here?’ and ‘When did life begin?’

Recent Episodes

A Conversation with Nick Gillespie in Milwaukee | Richard Dawkins' Final Tour
Apr 30, 2025 – 01:33:00
Am I responsible for WOKE Nonsense? | A Conversation with Alex O'' Connor in Oxford
Apr 18, 2025 – 01:22:45
Why Darwin Stopped Believing in GOD | Richard Dawkins with Patrick House
Apr 11, 2025 – 01:24:27
Space meets Earth, Porco and Dawkins in Glasgow
Apr 3, 2025 – 01:22:15
Sonnets by ChatGPT
Mar 24, 2025 – 00:05:52
Exploring AI, Evolution & the Universe ft. Taryn Southern
Mar 20, 2025 – 00:32:20
Is There More Wonder In Genes Than In Gods? - A Conversation with Alex O' Connor
Mar 13, 2025 – 01:23:40
What Evolution Really Tells Us About Life | A Conversation with Steven Pinker
Feb 27, 2025 – 01:29:00
Atheism is growing in America but... | Richard Dawkins Talks to Coleman Hughes
Feb 13, 2025 – 01:22:30
Is Elon Musk Our Only Hope? | Richard Dawkins in Conversation with Andrew Gold
Jan 19, 2025 – 01:22:05
Richard Dawkins & Kmele Foster Discuss Evolution, Religion, and Cultural Hegemony
Dec 31, 2024 – 01:37:35
Richard Dawkins & Chris Williamson on Cultural Christianity, Evolution, and 'The Genetic Book of the Dead'
Dec 24, 2024 – 01:23:35
Richard Dawkins Confronts Indoctrinating Christian Drama
Nov 21, 2024 – 00:35:13
Richard Dawkins and Ian McEwan talk about Religion, Science, Truth and American Christianity
Nov 11, 2024 – 00:33:27
Do Primates Kill Each Other? Richard Dawkins talks to ethologist Frans de Waal
Oct 21, 2024 – 01:14:25
Religious Abuse Ruins Children’s Psychology | Richard Dawkins Talks to Psychologist
Oct 14, 2024 – 00:51:51
Why Is Darwin’s Idea So Revolutionary? Richard Dawkins Lecture on Natural Selection and More
Oct 7, 2024 – 01:07:24
Is Science Compatible with Christianity? Richard Dawkins talks to Adrian Hawkes
Sep 28, 2024 – 00:37:16
Is Homeopathy a Placebo? | Richard Dawkins Questions Homeopath
Sep 14, 2024 – 00:27:37
Evolutionary Biologist Reacts to Sperm Bank | Richard Dawkins Visits a Sperm Bank
Sep 4, 2024 – 00:43:44
How is the "Gay Gene" alive? Evolutionary Biologist Richard Dawkins Explains
Aug 27, 2024 – 00:26:53
Richard Dawkins and Richard Dawkins AI answer questions about the future!
Aug 19, 2024 – 00:43:21
Richard Dawkins Answers Questions About Evolution, Life, and Religion
Aug 8, 2024 – 00:26:38
Lawrence Krauss and Richard Dawkins Discuss Evolution, Religion, and More
Jul 29, 2024 – 00:47:02
Richard Dawkins Confronts a Christian Extremist!
Jul 17, 2024 – 00:39:15
Richard Dawkins & Steven Pinker Discuss The Evolution Of Pain, Fear & Language
Jul 12, 2024 – 01:02:15
Kathleen Stock and Richard Dawkins Question Modern Gender Identity
Jul 8, 2024 – 00:47:30
Derren Brown Exposes Fraudulent "Psychics" with Richard Dawkins
Jun 22, 2024 – 00:47:43
Richard Baffled by ‘Spiritual Environmentalists’ Word Salad
Jun 13, 2024 – 00:34:52
John McWhorter and Richard Dawkins talk about Linguistics and Woke Racism
Jun 6, 2024 – 00:46:49
Richard Dawkins vs. Ayaan Hirsi Ali: Political Christian or Truly a Christian?
Jun 3, 2024 – 01:00:00
Richard Dawkins Talks to an Ex-Atheist Christian Theologian | (Part 2)
May 25, 2024 – 00:29:22
Richard Dawkins Talks to an Ex-Atheist Christian Theologian | (Part 1)
May 21, 2024 – 00:28:56
God Delusion UC Berkeley Lecture
May 7, 2024 – 00:59:30
Nature’s Mating Dance: Do Females Prefer Honest Males?
Apr 30, 2024 – 00:25:58
In Memoriam: Dan Dennett on Mortality, Life, and Existence
Apr 23, 2024 – 00:14:55
Is Richard Wrong about Religion in Society?
Apr 22, 2024 – 00:35:04
Do Trans People Exist? Good, Bad, and Preposterous Questions with Richard Dawkins
Apr 13, 2024 – 00:22:27
Why Did Andrew Sullivan Apologise to Richard Dawkins?
Apr 10, 2024 – 01:06:57
Richard Dawkins Calmly Talks About Talking to the Dead
Mar 30, 2024 – 00:31:48
A Bishop & A Scientist Talk About the comfort of religion and the truth of science
Mar 23, 2024 – 00:59:23
Science, Deceit & Healthcare: Navigating The Minefield of Alternative Medicine with Prof. Michael Baum
Mar 16, 2024 – 00:45:17
Quantum Healing and Similar Meaningless Deepities: My Conversation with Deepak Chopra
Mar 15, 2024 – 00:20:40
Roots Of Reason: Growing Up with Richard Dawkins
Mar 8, 2024 – 00:51:58
Think For Yourself: Breaking Out Of Indoctrination
Mar 1, 2024 – 00:48:44
Bill Nye on Saving The World
Feb 23, 2024 – 01:03:15
From Genes To Memes: Philosopher Dan Dennett on the Evolution of Language & AI
Feb 15, 2024 – 00:42:58
Dawkins in the Classroom: London Students Debate God, Darwin & the Origin Of Life
Feb 6, 2024 – 00:42:25
Evolution Education: Nurturing Skeptical Young Minds with Bertha Vazquez
Jan 30, 2024 – 00:16:54
On Being Christian: An Open Plea To Ayaan Hirsi Ali
Jan 20, 2024 – 00:05:00