Political Thinking with Nick Robinson Podcast
Nick Robinson has a conversation with, not an interrogation of, the people who shape our political thinking about what shaped theirs.
Nick Robinson talks to people who shape our political thinking about what shaped theirs.
Each episode of Political Thinking features an in-depth conversation with someone who is shaping our politics. The people who run our country (and those who want to), campaigners, business and union leaders, and people who run other countries. All of them join Nick in the studio, not for a news-y interrogation, but for an extended and relaxed conversation, delving into their past and how it shaped their worldview.
New episodes drop on Fridays on 成人快手 Sounds. You can also watch them on 成人快手 Two at 12:30pm on Fridays or on 成人快手 iPlayer. And you can listen on 成人快手 Radio 4 on Saturdays at 17:30.
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Episodes to download
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Lucy Powell: People have lost sense of Labour's values
Saturday
Lucy Powell on being sacked by Starmer, and why she now wants to be his deputy.
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'Build Baby Build': The new housing secretary, Steve Reed
Sat 13 Sep 2025
The man who replaced his close friend Angela Rayner as housing secretary joins Nick.
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China, Russia and us: Tony Radakin on four years as Chief of the Defence Staff
Sat 6 Sep 2025
An exclusive exit interview with Admiral Sir Tony Radakin in the week he steps down.
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The Friedrich Merz One
Sat 19 Jul 2025
The German chancellor speaks candidly about Trump, war in Europe, and post-Brexit Britain.
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The Josh Babarinde One
Sat 12 Jul 2025
How one Lib Dem MP persuaded ministers to change the law within a year of being elected.
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The Keir Starmer Prime Minister One
Sat 5 Jul 2025
The Prime Minister sits down with Nick in Downing Street to mark a year in power.
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Trump's America: The Scott Perry One
Sat 28 Jun 2025
A Republican Congressman outlines the values that lie behind his conservative politics.
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The Douglas Alexander One
Sat 21 Jun 2025
The trade minister on how a penalty shootout played a role in his government appointment.
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The Mel Stride One
Sat 14 Jun 2025
The Shadow Chancellor joins Nick in the Political Thinking studio.
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The Jacinda Ardern One
Sat 7 Jun 2025
How does it feel to be held up as the 'anti-Trump' leader by progressives worldwide?
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The Tanni Grey-Thompson One
Sat 31 May 2025
How does a career as a top athlete prepare you for politics?
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The Eluned Morgan One
Sat 24 May 2025
The First Minister of Wales on her vision for a "Red Welsh Way" to the left of Starmer.
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The Richard Tice One
Sat 17 May 2025
Reform UK's deputy leader hints at the cabinet job he's eyeing up.
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Bonus: The Rishi Sunak Lessons from Downing Street One - Part 2
Wed 5 Mar 2025
Part 2 of an exclusive interview with the former PM, reflecting on life in Downing Street
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The Rishi Sunak Lessons from Downing Street One
Wed 5 Mar 2025
An exclusive interview with the former PM, reflecting on four years in Downing Street.
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The Carla Denyer 2025 One
Sat 1 Mar 2025
The co-leader of the Green Party of England and Wales joins Nick for a conversation.
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The Heidi Alexander One
Sat 22 Feb 2025
The Transport Secretary joins Nick in the Political Thinking studio.
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The Charlie Taylor One
Sat 15 Feb 2025
How a head teacher became the chief inspector of prisons for England and Wales.
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The Zia Yusuf One
Sat 8 Feb 2025
The chairman of Reform UK on wealth, faith, Boris Johnson and Elon Musk.
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The Chris Philp One
Sat 1 Feb 2025
The shadow home secretary joins Nick in the Political Thinking studio.
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The Kim Leadbeater One
Sat 25 Jan 2025
The Labour MP says abuse in politics has got worse since the murder of her sister Jo Cox
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The Rachel Reeves Chancellor One
Sat 18 Jan 2025
The chancellor reflects on 6 months in power and outlines her plan to 'turn things around'
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The Nick Clegg One
Sat 7 Dec 2024
Meta's president of global affairs and former deputy prime minister Sir Nick Clegg.
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The Husam Zomlot One
Sat 30 Nov 2024
The head of the Palestinian Mission to the UK reflects on a childhood in Gaza.
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The Daisy Cooper One
Sat 23 Nov 2024
The deputy leader of the Liberal Democrats reflects on a life of campaigning.
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The Mark Rowley One
Sat 16 Nov 2024
The Metropolitan Police Commissioner sits down for an in-depth conversation with Nick.
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The Darren Jones One
Sat 9 Nov 2024
The Chief Secretary to the Treasury charts his rise to the heart of government.
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The Rupert Soames CBI One
Sat 2 Nov 2024
How did Churchill's grandson end up at the top of British industry?
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The Kemi Badenoch for Leader One
Sat 26 Oct 2024
What has shaped the views and principles of this Conservative leadership candidate?
