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Politically

BBC Radio 4
Brexit
Labour Party
Winston Churchill
1945 Election
Clement Attlee
Politics
Conservative Party
European Union
World War II
Northern Ireland
National Health Service
Immigration
Leadership
Party Management
Surviving Politics
Cross-Party Alliances
Mary Robinson
Arlene Foster
British Politics
Tony Blair

NEW in Politically: Reflections:

Conversations with leading political figures reflecting on their lives in politics.

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The former Green Party leader speaks to James Naughtie about her years in Parliament, and how it feels to see her party thrive just as she stands down.

In fourteen years, Caroline Lucas never held ministerial office and so had to find other ways to ... more

The former Chancellor reflects with James Naughtie on tough choices and political resurrection.

Jeremy Hunt held four Cabinet jobs - including almost six years as Health Secretary, and then Foreign Secretary under Theresa May. After he was defeated ... more

The former Governor of California oversaw the world's fifth largest economy for sixteen years, ran three times for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States, and over the course of his public life has known every president from Joh... more

There’s no doubting just how divisive Brexit was. Whatever side of the debate you sat on, the strength of feeling ran high. It split opinion, ruptured political parties and toppled Prime Ministers. In the years after the referendum the country watche... more

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Caroline Lucas
Green Party politician, former MP for Brighton Pavilion
Green Party
Episode: Reflections: Series 4: Caroline Lucas
Jeremy Hunt
Former Chancellor and Foreign Secretary
UK Government
Episode: Reflections: Series 4: Jeremy Hunt
Jerry Brown
Former Governor of California, longtime public official with roles including attorney general, mayor of Oakland, and four-term governor
California state government
Episode: Reflections: Series 4: Jerry Brown
Paula Surridge
Professor of Political Sociology, University of Bristol
University of Bristol
Episode: Ten Years After Brexit: 10: Impact on Politics
Rob Ford
Professor of Political Science, University of Manchester
University of Manchester
Episode: Ten Years After Brexit: 10: Impact on Politics
Mujtaba Rahman
Managing director for Europe at the Eurasia Group
Eurasia Group
Episode: Ten Years After Brexit: 9: Impact on Europe
Jannike Wachowiak
Research assistant at UK in a Changing Europe
UK in a Changing Europe
Episode: Ten Years After Brexit: 9: Impact on Europe
Dani Payne
Head of education and social mobility at the Social Market Foundation
Social Market Foundation
Episode: Ten Years After Brexit: 7: Science and Academia
Sarah Main
Executive director of the Campaign for Science and Engineering during Brexit and afterwards
Campaign for Science and Engineering
Episode: Ten Years After Brexit: 7: Science and Academia

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James Naughtie
Host of Politically
David Runciman
Host of Postwar, Post War, and Politically

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Postwar Is Excellent

    Postwar is excellent, well presented and insightful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Flk2013
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Really good

    Runciman is one of the best podcast voices. He has an astonishing work rate, and this series is an excellent review of history in my life. Like others I wish there were just four episodes of an hour each and that the BBC would stop emulating the commercial channels with unnecessary ads, but I thoroughly enjoyed the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    greekship
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great but could be brilliant.

    I am really enjoying listening to these fascinating interviews, but I do wish that they could be considerably longer!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    GooGav2
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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A few note the civil, non-sensational tone stands out in political content.
Many praise the host's clear delivery and interviews with insightful guests.
Listeners appreciate the thoughtful, balanced discussions and historical depth.
Some wish episodes were longer to explore topics more deeply.
The mix of historians and policymakers is seen as a strength for credibility.

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Reflections: Series 4: Jerry Brown
Q: If you could change the outcome, what would you do about wealth disparity in the United States?
Advocate for a wealth tax and broader international cooperation to tax the ultra-wealthy, recognizing the need for limits and structural change alongside optimism about policy outcomes.
Ten Years After Brexit: 4: Northern Ireland
Q: Katy, do you think that the Unionists who supported Brexit regret it at this point?
Polls suggest that many Unionists don't regret Brexit itself but feel the implementation has undermined Northern Ireland's position in the UK, contributing to a sense of disappointment and concerns about the future constitutional arrangement.
Ten Years After Brexit: 4: Northern Ireland
Q: So John, if you had to explain in practical terms, what has Brexit changed for businesses operating in Northern Ireland?
Brexit created an internal UK border with extra government oversight, introduced goods checks and labeling for Northern Ireland, and required customs forms, all of which increased cost and complexity but led to a degree of continuity in flow due to adaptation and the Windsor Framework.
Ten Years After Brexit: 7: Science and Academia
Q: Has Brexit changed how the UK views its collaboration with the EU or shifted focus to other regions?
There is a clear shift toward broader, global collaboration, with increased ties to North Africa, Asia, and particularly China, while collaboration with the EU remains important but less automatic and more variable depending on funding and regulatory alignment.
Ten Years After Brexit: 6: Regulatory Freedom
Q: Joel, any thoughts on that?
There has been divergence in some areas like gene editing and regulatory approaches, but in many others both sides have moved in similar directions, especially on climate and digital rules.

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