
236 episodes

Political Thinking with Nick Robinson BBC Radio 4
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4.6 • 66 Ratings
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Nick Robinson has a conversation with, not an interrogation of, the people who shape our political thinking about what shaped theirs.
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The Ben Wallace 2023 One
The former Defence Secretary opens up about the impact of high-pressure government jobs on family relations and tells the behind-the-scenes story of the lead-up to the Ukraine War and his take on the “poison” in British politics.
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The Kishwer Falkner One
Nick Robinson sits down with the Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, to discuss multiculturalism, transgender rights and challenging the UK government on its asylum policies.
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The Michael Gove 2023 One
Nick Robinson sits down with the Levelling Up Secretary for an in-depth conversation about what lies behind his drive for reform, having first joined the cabinet 13 years ago. They also reflect on community tensions in the UK as a result of war in the Middle East, what the Home Secretary has said about protests, and what Nadine Dorries has written about him
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The Pat McFadden One
Labour's campaign chief talks to Nick Robinson about how to deal with divisions with in the party, communities and families on events in the middle east.
And how has he become the "great survivor" of the party, from working as Tony Blair's backroom fixer in the 90s to running Labour's election campaign? -
The Michelle Donelan One
The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology talks to Nick Robinson about the UK's AI summit and how the world can balance protection against AI's dangers and harnessing it for good.
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The Radek Sikorski One
Poland's former foreign minister talks to Nick Robinson about his journey from rebelling against communist rule as a child, living in exile in the UK, being a leading diplomat, and his party on the brink of returning to power after 8 years
Customer Reviews
Gary Neville One
Thank you Nick. This episode is a breath of fresh air. Someone have courage to speak up against radical left and right.
No accountability
12 years of Tory government and subtext of this interview is Truss (longest serving minister) and Malthouse have no responsibility for any of this. Nonsense
A question of experience
Nick has what it takes to ask thoughtful, insightful questions that bring out the essence of his guests.