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
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Feb 17, 2020 • 29min
The Inside Story of Election 19 One
A bonus episode, with Anne McElvoy's behind-the-scenes documentary about the 2019 election
Feb 7, 2020 • 30min
The What Does Boris Johnson Really Think One
Pragmatist, libertarian or cakeist? Heathite or Trumpesque? Nick explores what drives the political views of Boris Johnson.
Jan 31, 2020 • 35min
The Nigel Farage Brexit Day One
The leading Brexit campaigner on the lessons he learnt as a City trader, what he thought of the 1975 referendum, and how he changed the 2019 election
Jan 30, 2020 • 35min
The Andy Street One
The Mayor of the West Midlands on his passion for HS2, why he nearly became a social worker and encouraging mavericks
Jan 23, 2020 • 36min
The Nicky Morgan One
The Culture Secretary on why she went from Remainer rebel to Boris loyalist, her decision to quit frontline politics and the uncertain future of the BBC
Jan 17, 2020 • 51min
The Lisa Nandy One
The Labour leadership candidate on her Liberal Grandfather, Marxist Dad, reviving towns and a love of Britney
Dec 20, 2019 • 33min
The Ben Wallace One
The Defence Secretary on getting the MoD's house in order, how he discovered a ticking bomb and why Boris Johnson is a 'left-wing Tory'
Dec 7, 2019 • 1h 4min
The Prime Ministerial Debate One
A special edition with audio of Boris Johnson v Jeremy Corbyn, plus Nick's reflections after the debate
Dec 4, 2019 • 57min
The General Election One with Bartley and Hancock
Green Party Co-Leader Jonathan Bartley reveals why an encounter with David Cameron led him into politics, while Health Secretary Matt Hancock discusses his loyalty to Boris Johnson and why he keeps his mobile phone at bay
Nov 27, 2019 • 51min
The General Election One with Gwynne and Curtice
Labour's campaign coordinator Andrew Gwynne discusses mental health, Waspi women and darts commentary, while John Curtice talks about exit polls and haircuts
