For this week's Q&A, Amol is joined by the economist, author, Labour peer, and happiness champion Lord Richard Layard. In their previous conversation, Lord Layard outlined his radical idea; that government policymaking should be decided first and foremost by how it impacts overall happiness and wellbeing. Now, he answers your questions on the NHS and mental health, how we should measure success, the ethics of farming animals for food, and whether pacifism is the answer for how we achieve greater happiness around the world.

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2 July 2026

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Radical (podcast)

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0nw4mc3

This publication comes under the following theme: Mental health policies