Armando Iannucci, a celebrated Scottish satirist known for works like 'Veep' and 'The Thick Of It', candidly shares his ADHD journey. He discusses his adult diagnosis and how it transformed his self-understanding, emphasizing the struggles with deadlines and communication. Armando reveals how medication has helped him feel 'normal' and explores the interplay of creativity and ADHD. Their humorous anecdotes and heartfelt reflections make for an entertaining and insightful conversation on navigating life's challenges with a touch of wit.

Intelligence Squared has been producing agenda-setting events for over a decade. During the holiday season we're looking back over that extensive archive to pick out some of our favourite and most enlightening listens. For this episode we revisit 2018 and our event with James Rhodes and Armando Iannucci reflecting on the Transformative Power of Music. The chair was broadcaster, author and leading voice on all things musical, Clemency Burton-Hill....Did you know that Intelligence Squared offers way more than podcasts? We’ve just launched a new online streaming platform Intelligence Squared+ and we’d love you to give it a go. It’s packed with more than 20 years’ worth of video debates and conversations on the world’s hottest topics. Tune in to live events, ask your questions or watch back on-demand totally ad-free with hours of discussion to dive into for just £14.99 a month. Visit intelligencesquaredplus.com to start watching today.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former FBI Director James Comey and satirist Armando Iannucci discuss political corruption scandals and worries about a second Trump presidency. The podcast also features a fiery debate between a cellist and music critic on the greatness of composers Bach and Beethoven.

Armando Iannucci, renowned comedy writer, discusses satire in dark times with Helen Lewis. Topics include the emotional coping role of comedy, satire's power in political accountability, and the appropriateness of finding humor in our turbulent world.

Kamala Harris, a prominent political figure recently launching her presidential campaign, draws intriguing comparisons with Charli XCX, a British pop artist celebrated for her album 'BRAT'. They explore how memes and pop culture intertwine with political narratives, showcasing a surprising wave of optimism amidst a backdrop of global crises. Armando Iannucci's satirical insights on politics provide a humorous lens. The conversation navigates the balance between hope and despair in today's world, reflecting on how younger generations embrace humor to tackle complex emotions.