Guardian economics columnist Aditya Chakrabortty to host live Q&A on Friday

The Guardian said its senior economics columnist Aditya Chakrabortty will be online at 2 p.m. GMT (9 a.m. EDT) on Friday to answer reader questions about big ideas in economics, society and democracy. Readers can send queries to conversations@theguardian.com, and the discussion is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. that morning.

Chakrabortty, described by the newspaper as an award‑winning senior economics correspondent, writes a regular opinion column on the economy’s impact on society. Earlier this year he received an MBE for services to public understanding of the economy and wider social issues.

The Guardian also noted that he launched a new Saturday podcast, Radical Thinking, which features interviews with prominent thinkers. Recent guests have included Yanis Varoufakis discussing democracy and the Eurozone crisis, as well as Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor on Gaza, fascism and climate chaos.

Why it matters

The session gives the public direct access to a leading economics commentator, helping people engage with ideas that shape economic policy and social debate.

Key details

Location

United Kingdom · Europe

Reported by

The Guardian

First reported

29 Oct 2026, 21:01 IST

Key names

Aditya Chakrabortty, Reader Q, Radical Thinking, GMT

Section

Technology

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• The GuardianReader Q&A: Send a question to Guardian economics columnist Aditya Chakrabortty 29 Oct, 21:01

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