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The Mishal Husain Show

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Make sense of the world with one essential conversation, every week. Mishal Husain, one of Britain's best interviewers, brings her signature blend of curiosity and tenacity to weekly conversations with world leaders, business titans, and cultural icons, revealing who they really are and how they see the world changing around them.

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Wendy Sherman
Diplomat and negotiator; former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State
U.S. Government (former)
Episode: How to Get a Deal With Iran: Former US Negotiator Wendy Sherman on Power, Pressure and Reality
Riz Ahmed
Actor, writer, Oscar winner; guest discussing Hamlet and reinvention
Actor, Writer, Producer
Episode: Hamlet, James Bond and SNL UK: Riz Ahmed on Reinventing Cultural Icons
Maleeha Lodhi
Pakistan's former ambassador to Washington, and former ambassador to London and the UN
Pakistan
Episode: America’s Limits, Iran’s Leverage, Pakistan’s Moment: Maleeha Lodhi on a Shifting Order
Lionel Shriver
Author and novelist known for exploring social and political issues in fiction
Author
Episode: Lionel Shriver on Immigration, Identity and Why She Refuses to Stay Quiet
Shira Efron
Middle East analyst; distinguished chair for Israel policy at RAND
RAND Corporation
Episode: Why Israel Could Be Forced to Stop: Shira Efron on War, Fatigue and Netanyahu's Strategy
Ro Khanna
Democratic congressman from Silicon Valley, advocate for wealth taxes and accountability, involved in Epstein file disclosures
U.S. House of Representatives, California's 17th district
Episode: Ro Khanna on Stopping the Iran War, Taking on the ‘Epstein Class’ and Taxing Billionaires
Vali Nasr
Political scientist and author specializing in Iran
Episode: Why Iran Isn’t Breaking: Vali Nasr on Pain, Patience and the Uprising That Isn’t Coming
Bernard Haykel
Middle East expert, Professor of Near Eastern Studies at Princeton University
Princeton University
Episode: Middle East Expert Bernard Haykel on the Three Futures for Iran After the Strikes
Maggie Kang
Oscar-nominated creator of KPop Demon Hunters
Episode: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Creator Maggie Kang on the Global Hit No One Saw Coming

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Mishal Husain
Host of The Mishal Husain Show

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 179 ratings
  • No thanks

    Her guests are very extreme lately. This has become an outlet for radical views.

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    1
    Theguyinchi73
    United States2 months ago
  • Excellent

    Great analysis.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    >>l
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Chocolate box of interviews!

    So much to choose from and each interview different. Loved the Tedros episode, really didn’t know what to expect. There’s politics and humanity all bundled up together. Brilliant.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    All ears 52
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Magical Mishal’s Mixture does it!

    What an interesting, informative and inspiring amalgam of interviews. Everyone goes on about Musk but I strongly believe it’s the ‘magical Mishal mixture’ that does it. From Mark Carney to K-pop and Machado to Musk - a joy (and sometimes also a challenge) to listen to!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chores & Podcasts
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Mishal is the best

    So delighted to have Mishal back in my headphones. Really good programme with with interesting quests and a super smart host. Really enjoying it so far and can imagine it will only get better!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SLBE28
    United Kingdom2 months ago

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Listeners praise Mishal Husain's incisive, respectful interviewing style and thorough preparation.
The show is viewed as high-quality journalism with rigorous follow-ups.
Some listeners feel certain guests or topics polarize audiences but still respect the host for handling tough questions.

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Lionel Shriver on Immigration, Identity and Why She Refuses to Stay Quiet
Q: How has your view on immigration evolved over your career as a writer and public commentator?
Her stance has become more nuanced, balancing empathy for individuals with concerns about integration, economic impact, and the social contracts in the US and UK.
America’s Limits, Iran’s Leverage, Pakistan’s Moment: Maleeha Lodhi on a Shifting Order
Q: What role does nationalism and regional dynamics play in shaping outcomes of these negotiations?
Maleeha Lodhi argues nationalism strengthens internal resolve and can unite populations in the face of external pressures, while multipolar shifts mean regional powers must recalibrate alliances and strategies to sustain any durable settlement.
America’s Limits, Iran’s Leverage, Pakistan’s Moment: Maleeha Lodhi on a Shifting Order
Q: How has the US-Iran relationship evolved during this period, and what does that mean for future peace efforts?
The discussion highlights that both sides exhibited maximalist positions but suggested room for compromise, especially when external mediators like Oman had helped narrow gaps previously; the eventual involvement of the United States in the broader regional dialogue complicates but also potentially stabilizes efforts.
America’s Limits, Iran’s Leverage, Pakistan’s Moment: Maleeha Lodhi on a Shifting Order
Q: What's the background to the Islamabad Summit and how did Pakistan become involved as mediator?
The host explains that both military and civilian leaders in Pakistan actively maintained contact with Washington and Tehran, with personal diplomacy and practical concessions helping to broker a path to de-escalation, ultimately positioning Pakistan as a trusted mediator.
Why Iran Isn’t Breaking: Vali Nasr on Pain, Patience and the Uprising That Isn’t Coming
Q: Do you think Iran will now be determined to create a nuclear bomb if it possibly can?
He indicates the door remains open to developing a nuclear program, noting the fatwa against nuclear weapons has weakened and describing a shift toward a potentially more military-oriented program, depending on strategic calculations.

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2. Riz Ahmed
3. Maleeha Lodhi
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7. Vali Nasr
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