Full Disclosure with James O'Brien

In 2011 Bassem Youssef was a little-known heart surgeon in Cairo. A year later, he was hosting his own political satire TV show, Al-Bernameg, drawing in 30 million weekly viewers as he made fun of the Egyptian regime. Bassem's comedy was groundbreaking but it proved too controversial to remain on air. In 2014 he was forced to move to United States, where he has since had to work to re-establish his career in a new language. Now, he's back in the news thanks to an explosive interview with Piers Morgan on the conflict in Gaza, which went viral. Tickets for his latest tour, The Middle Beast, are available at livenation.co.uk

"The best ideas don't come from the boardroom, the best ideas come from the frontline." James Timpson is the chief executive of Timpson, a family-run business known for its key cutting and watch repair services. James does business differently. His unconventional leadership style has raised eyebrows - but it works. Since taking over Timpson, he has grown the business to over 2,000 stores by developing new ideas, giving ex-prisoners a second chance and putting his employees first. He has published a book packed with leadership advice for a happier, healthy workforce. The Happy Index: Lessons in Upside-Down Management is out now.

Bestselling author and mental health campaigner Bryony Gordon discusses her struggles with OCD, binge eating, and addiction. She shares how exercise became her salvation and talks about living with dark, intrusive thoughts, advocating for mental health awareness and support.

Growing up, Justin Welby thought his home life was normal. It wasn't until he was a teenager that he realised being brought up by an abusive, alcoholic father was anything but. He found faith and the love of God as a student at Cambridge, bringing with it a sense of peace and security. He graduated and then spent 11 years working in the oil industry. From such unlikely beginnings, Justin Welby’s faith became his life. He was ordained a priest in 1993 and has been the Archbishop of Canterbury since 2013. He tells James about his struggles growing up with an alcoholic father and why he speaks out on political issues like the Rwanda Bill.

It's 40 years since Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean won gold at the Winter Olympics in Sarajevo. Around 24 million people turned on their TVs to watch the Nottingham duo make history on the ice rink. It was the moment that changed Jayne and Chris' lives forever. Since then, they have won multiple World Championships, sold out international tours and become the faces of ITV's hit show Dancing on Ice. Tickets for their last ever UK tour, Torvill & Dean: Our Last Dance, are available at www.torvillanddean.com

Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf discusses his journey in Scottish politics, challenges faced by voters in England, and the impact of Brexit. He dives into issues of race, multiculturalism, and divisive rhetoric within the Conservative party. The chapter explores his challenges with racism in school and his unexpected entry into politics post-9/11. Discussion also emphasizes the importance of diversity in politics and embracing hope in the face of adversity.

Baroness Warsi discusses her toxic relationship with the Conservative Party, the shift towards the far-right, and the struggles of being a British Muslim. She reflects on her journey from drama to politics, emphasizes financial independence, and showcases her linguistic skills. The podcast also covers her empowerment journey, political challenges, and the importance of evidence-based policy-making.

Gary Stevenson recounts how he went from a successful City trader to a wealth inequality crusader, reflecting on the moral implications of profiting from economic collapse. He challenges the societal obsession with money and advocates for a more equitable distribution to combat wealth inequality.

A conversation with Bernie Sanders on social inequality, dangers of corporate media, and preventing Donald Trump's return to the White House. Sanders reflects on his upbringing, political awakening, environmental accountability, healthcare systems, and challenges for the working class. The discussion delves into the influence of money and power on climate change discourse, political analysis, and the importance of collective action for global challenges.

Jason Watkins has become one of Britain’s most sought after actors. His breakout role came in the 2014 ITV drama, The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies which won him a BAFTA for Best Actor. He’s also had roles in Doctor Who, the Nativity, Trollied, The Crown and Line of Duty. Jason tells James about his early ambitions to become a PE teacher, why he turned to acting and he reflects on the moments that have shaped his life and career.