Matt Ridley: podcast appearances and interviews

Matt Ridley, born on February 7, 1958, is a British science writer, journalist, and businessman. He has written extensively on topics related to science, the environment, and economics, contributing regularly to The Times newspaper. Ridley served as chairman of the UK bank Northern Rock from 2004 to 2007. During his tenure, the bank experienced the first run on a British bank in 130 years, which led to its nationalization following a government bailout. As a libertarian and supporter of Brexit, Ridley has been involved in political discourse in the United Kingdom. He inherited the title of Viscount Ridley in February 2012 and was a Conservative hereditary peer with an elected seat in the House of Lords from February 2013 until his retirement in December 2021. He is a member of The House of Lords.