Political Thinking with Nick Robinson
BBC Radio 4Nick Robinson talks to people who shape our political thinking about what shaped theirs. Each episode of Political Thinking features an in-depth conversation with someone who is shaping our politics. The people who run our country (and those who want to), campaigners, business and union leaders, and people who run other countries.
All of them join Nick in the studio, not for a news-y interrogation... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 321 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Government | |||
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Producer: Hannah Wilkinson
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In his first interview since resigning from Keir Starmer's government, the former Defence Secretary John Healey talks about the threats we face, his hopes for a Burnham government, and why he thinks the Treasury is in denial.
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Nick, thank you. I always enjoy listening to Political Thinking and the Today programme when you are hosting it!
Apple Podcasts5AngeliqueHill
United Kingdoma month ago - This is great
Nick asks great questions to the guests also he makes it very interesting and intriguing
Apple Podcasts5helenkhanUnited Kingdom3 months ago - Sadly BBC bias.
Robinson seems to give certain politicians a free ride and provides the interview a platform to air their views without challenge. For others he’s like an attack pit bull concentrating on the petty, constantly interrupting as he searches for the controversial sound bite. Sadly it’s typical BBC these days and why so many are cancelling their TV licenses.
Apple Podcasts3Amused117United Kingdom5 months ago - Racheal from accounts
Shame not to ask why her why her MP’s credit card was suspended if she’s apparently so frugal. Overspend of 4,000 of taxpayers money wasn’t it Racheal
Apple Podcasts1walley26United Kingdom2 years ago - Privately educated Nick
Privately educated Nick can’t quite imagine a world in which people take their home-made tuppaware packed lunch into work with them. He seems fascinated and somewhat appalled at the notion as he looks down from his lofty interviewer chair. Come on Nick, dial down the privilege a tad.
Apple Podcasts2BrynJJUnited Kingdom2 years ago
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This program features long, conversational interviews with influential figures in politics, policy, business, and public life, focusing on how their backgrounds and experiences shape their worldview and approach to leadership. Guests range from government ministers and shadow ministers to party leaders, policy think-takers, business and union leaders, and prominent commentators, often exploring themes like leadership decisions, policy strategy, international affairs, and social issues. Episodes tend to blend personal history with broad policy insight, offering listeners thoughtful context on contemporary political dynamics and the forces shaping public policy. A standout aspect is the breadth of guest backgrounds and the emphasis on storyte... more
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