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Alex Forsyth presents topical debate in which guests from politics, business, science, arts and the media answer questions from members of the public. Anita Anand presents listeners' responses to the issues raised.

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Saqib Bhatti
Conservative MP for Meriden and Solihull East; Shadow Education Minister
UK Parliament
Episode: AQ: Saqib Bhatti MP, Lord Falconer, Baroness Fox, Polly Mackenzie
Claire Fox
Director of the Academy of Ideas; Brexit Party MEP
Academy of Ideas
Episode: AQ: Saqib Bhatti MP, Lord Falconer, Baroness Fox, Polly Mackenzie
Polly Mackenzie
Political commentator and policy expert
Times Radio; Future Governance Forum Think Tank
Episode: AQ: Saqib Bhatti MP, Lord Falconer, Baroness Fox, Polly Mackenzie
Therese Coffey
Baroness, Conservative peer and former cabinet minister
Conservative Party
Episode: AQ: Baroness Bennett of Manor House, Baroness Coffey, Liam Halligan and Baroness Hazarika
Ayesha Hazarika
Baroness, Labour figure, columnist and Times Radio broadcaster
Labour Party
Episode: AQ: Baroness Bennett of Manor House, Baroness Coffey, Liam Halligan and Baroness Hazarika
Natalie Bennett
Baroness, Green Party member of the House of Lords
Green Party
Episode: AQ: Baroness Bennett of Manor House, Baroness Coffey, Liam Halligan and Baroness Hazarika
Liam Halligan
Columnist at The Telegraph, director at Centre for Policy Studies
Centre for Policy Studies (and media outlets)
Episode: AQ: Baroness Bennett of Manor House, Baroness Coffey, Liam Halligan and Baroness Hazarika
Margaret Hodge
British Labour MP and former leadership figure in anti-corruption and accountability
Labour Party
Episode: AA: Farage, Burnham & Benefits
Andrew Mitchell
Conservative MP with foreign affairs and international development expertise
Conservative Party
Episode: AA: Farage, Burnham & Benefits

Hosts

Anita Anand
Host of the programme; co-ordinates Any Questions? and Any Answers? segments; associated with BBC Radio 4.
Alex Forsyth
Host of topical debate program; introduces guests and guides discussion.

Reviews

3.7 out of 5 stars from 497 ratings
  • Anita Anand

    She is definitely not the right person for such a political programme..

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    desi1234@5
    Switzerland4 months ago
  • Anita steals the show

    Anita Anand does a great job of herding cats on the Any Answers segment of the show. She’s courteous, thoughtful and fun.

    It’s a shame she doesn’t host the main questions. When she’s filled in for the main host, she’s been well informed, engaging and elicited more meaningful answers from the guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Bearminable
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Any Answers – Anita Arnand

    V much enjoy AQ but AA is unlistenable due to Anita Arnand’s patronising and childish responses to callers. Awful and cringe-making.

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    Mrs overall
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Left-wing people clapping

    This show was so my better without an audience. It is now ruined by left-wing people in the audience going as crazy as if England have won the World Cup (which they’d actually boo) every time someone says something negative about the Tories. They’re should be a no clapping/whooping/cheering/ policy or do it without an audience again.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Hdjdodpskdjdpspsj
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Left-wing people clapping

    This show was so my better without an audience.

    It is now ruined by left-wing people in the audience going as crazy as if England have won the World Cup (which they’d actually boo) every time someone says something negative about the Tories.

    They’re should be a no clapping/whooping/cheering/ policy or do it without an audience again.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Hdjdodpskdjdpspsj
    United Kingdom3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Some listeners feel the AA hosting can be patronizing or interruptive, affecting overall reception.
Praise for balanced stewardship and insightful guest dynamics when the host allows robust discussion.
Critiques focus on perceived bias or inconsistent episode uploads affecting accessibility.
Listeners value the host-led main questions while calling in with diverse viewpoints.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

AQ: Laila Cunningham, Baroness Hodge, Mike Martin MP, Sir Andrew Mitchell MP
Q: What should Burnham actually do in government regarding welfare or defense?
Panelists push for concrete policy direction, including stronger defence funding and clear welfare reform details, rather than vague vibes, with expectations for a plan that aligns with the party's manifesto.
AQ: Laila Cunningham, Baroness Hodge, Mike Martin MP, Sir Andrew Mitchell MP
Q: Is it okay for Andy Burnham to just walk into the Prime Minister's role?
The panel emphasizes that in a parliamentary system there should be elections and accountability, and while leadership is important, an electoral mandate remains essential for such a transition.
AQ: Stephen Gethins MSP, Helen McDade MSP, Michael Shanks MP, Lorna Slater MSP
Q: How would you pay for the effective defence for the UK?
The panel discusses that defence funding requires balancing higher expenditure with savings across departments, recognizing the need to invest in future capabilities while acknowledging political trade-offs and the impact on international development.
AQ: Wendy Chamberlain MP, Richard Holden MP, Sherelle Jacobs & Josh MacAlister MP
Q: Toby, what is the best way to educate our young people for the world they face?
The panel discusses tailoring education to prepare boys and girls for different challenges, while also embracing AI's impact on learning and the need to preserve core knowledge and exam fairness.
AQ: Hilary Benn MP, Robbie Moore MP, Lisa Smart MP, Gawain Towler
Q: What specific action should be taken to tackle antisemitism?
A multi-pronged approach including protection for Jewish sites, faster prosecutions for antisemitic crimes, more training for police, and online action to curb disinformation while preserving free speech.

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Topical UK political debate with live audience participation, featuring questions from members of the public and a rotating panel of MPs, peers, and policy experts. Discussions span leadership, governance, public services, energy policy, constitutional questions, elections, and current affairs, with lively exchanges on reforms, accountability, and national identity. A notable dynamic is the combination of a steady host-led main questions segment and a caller-driven, opinionated audience for the answers segment, which can shape debates and highlight contrasting viewpoints. This mix often yields pragmatic policy discussions alongside partisan perspectives, making it useful for listeners who want a broad, citizen-informed view of UK politics a... more

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2. Claire Fox
3. Polly Mackenzie
4. Therese Coffey
5. Ayesha Hazarika
6. Natalie Bennett
7. Liam Halligan
8. Margaret Hodge

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