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 | 309 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPolitics | |||
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Few people have done more to shape politics in recent months than the Green Party Leader in England and Wales, Zack Polanski. In his Political Thinking debut, he tells Nick Robinson about his 'whirlwind' journey since becoming leader, saying that bec... more
Andrew Griffith on why government sometimes has to say 'no' and why Rupert Murdoch was the "best boss".
The Shadow Business Secretary was once the youngest Chief Financial Officer of any major British company, when he worked at Sky, before becoming ... more
The Foreign Affairs Committee Chair on Iran, Trump's 'asteroid of awfulness' and the 'grief' she felt after being dropped by Starmer.
Emily Thornberry tells Nick about how her father's career as a UN peacekeeper helped shape her commitment to the id... more
The British-Iranian comic on revolutions, Kensington, 9/11 jokes, King Charles and Iran's future.
Omid Djalili has become one of the loudest voices in the Iranian diaspora calling for the overthrow of the regime in Tehran, in favour of US military a... more
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- 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 Podcasts3Amused117
United Kingdoma month 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 Kingdoma year 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 Kingdoma year ago - Rupert soamesone
Informative entertaining open minded and at times funny
Apple Podcasts5Bunnyrarebit
Australiaa year ago - Love it
Nick is simply the best interviewer. A great show with an array of interesting subjects. One of my favourite dog walking podcasts
Apple Podcasts5Carte1sUnited Kingdoma year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #25 | United Kingdom/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #62 | United Kingdom/News |
Apple Podcasts | #139 | Australia/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #14 |  China/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #67 |  India/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #70 |  Poland/News/Politics |
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This show features in-depth conversations with prominent political figures, policymakers, activists, and public intellectuals. Episodes tend to explore how guests' backgrounds shape their worldviews, with a focus on policy, international affairs, governance, and current events. Guests range from British MPs and union leaders to international figures, journalists, and cultural voices, offering nuanced perspectives beyond headline politics. The format emphasizes thoughtful dialogue over hot takes, often yielding actionable insights for listeners involved in policy, PR, and media strategy. A notable strength is its ability to connect personal history with broader political dynamics, making it valuable for audiences seeking context behind polit... more
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Recent guests on Political Thinking include:
1. Zack Polanski
2. Andrew Griffith
3. Emily Thornberry
4. Omid Djalili
5. Vitali Klitschko
6. David Lammy
7. Shabana Mahmood
8. Zarah Sultana
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