Political Thinking with Nick Robinson
BBC Radio 4
Nick Robinson has a conversation with, not an interrogation of, the people who shape our political thinking about what shaped theirs.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Apr 1, 2021 • 29min
The Nadhim Zahawi One
The vaccines minister on fleeing Iraq, losing and making money, the role of entrepreneurs in vaccine development, and Shakespeare.
Jan 29, 2021 • 32min
The Kwasi Kwarteng One
The new Business Secretary on whether he’s changed his mind on Thatcherite economics, his ‘Sunday’ name, views of Empire, and the quality of Nick’s interview research
Jan 21, 2021 • 34min
The Michelle O'Neill One
Northern Ireland’s Deputy First Minister and Sinn Fein leader discusses the likely impact of Joe Biden, her Irish Republican childhood and fighting covid
Jan 15, 2021 • 37min
The Mark Sedwill One
The former Cabinet Secretary on handling crises, the end of the Trump era and speaking frankly to Boris
Jan 8, 2021 • 39min
The Kate Bingham One
The former head of the Vaccine Taskforce on finding a vaccine, getting caught in the political crossfire and whether the UK can be ‘world-beating’
Dec 18, 2020 • 34min
The Jake Berry One
The Conservative MP on a year of heartbreak, his friendship with the PM and his ambitions for the North
Dec 11, 2020 • 41min
The Kate Green One
The Shadow Education Secretary on her despair at Jeremy Corbyn, abolishing Eton and reforming the honours system.
Dec 4, 2020 • 41min
The Steve Rotheram One
The Liverpool Metro Mayor discusses his city’s image, Hillsborough, class politics, and why he did he a deal with Boris Johnson but won’t shake his hand
Nov 27, 2020 • 38min
The Kemi Badenoch One
The Equalities Minister on redefining Black History Month, racial inequality and her love for Mrs Thatcher
Oct 2, 2020 • 33min
The Siân Berry One
The Green Party co-leader on her childhood love of wildlife, taking on 4x4s and whether the Greens can change politics
