TALKING POLITICS

David talks to Ayse Zarakol about how Erdogan accumulated so much power and what lessons his story provides for democracy in other places

David talks to Aaron Rapport about the most destructive weapons of all and how they continue to shape international politics.

David talks to Jennifer Cobbe about whether machines can think for themselves and what this means for politics. 

David talks to Chris Brooke about the history of ideas of justice and the long-standing political battles over who gets what.

In a special live edition recorded at the Wilderness Festival, David talks to BBC Food Programme presenter Sheila Dillon and best-selling food writer Jack Monroe about austerity, Brexit and the politics of how people eat. What is gained and what is lost when politician talk about food as a matter of personal choice? Just how powerful are the big food corporations? And is it really possible for Britain to take back control of its food supply? With some lively questions from the audience.

David talks to Chris Bickerton about what technocracy means and whether we should be afraid of it.

David talks to Andrew Preston about how America sees its place in the world and what has changed recently.

Regular Talking Politics contributors tell us about the books they’ve most enjoyed reading, and what they are looking forward to reading next.

David talks to Helen Thompson about the decade that helps explain a lot about the political world we live in today.

Over the summer, Talking Politics will be publishing a special series of slightly shorter episodes: guides to the subjects we frequently reference, but never stop and explain. These eight podcasts are designed to keep you busy over the next few months - whether you enjoy them in one indulgent sitting, or spread out your listening throughout the summer.