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.
Episodes to download
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The James Cleverly One
Fri 19 Jan 2018
New Tory Deputy Chairman on parental sacrifice, ambition and relaxing with toy soldiers
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The Ian Hislop One
Fri 12 Jan 2018
The Private Eye editor talks scepticism, satire and why political journalism matters.
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The Emily Thornberry One
Fri 5 Jan 2018
From young ragamuffin to queen of sass she explains how life’s challenges have forged her
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The Unusual George Osborne One
Fri 15 Dec 2017
George Osborne interviews Nick - so what is the price of a loaf of bread?
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The Peter Tatchell One
Fri 8 Dec 2017
The human rights activist on fighting for LGBT equality and the importance of free speech
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The Dan Hannan One
Fri 1 Dec 2017
The man some say was behind Brexit explains why it was about sovereignty not immigration.
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The Armando Iannucci One
Fri 24 Nov 2017
The comedy genius talks about being a political geek and why it's time to get serious.
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The Frances O'Grady One
Fri 17 Nov 2017
The TUC leader talks Remain campaign mistakes, the gig economy, and her lunch break.
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The Chuka Umunna One
Fri 10 Nov 2017
Can he block Brexit? Why didn't he run for Labour leader? Is Corbyn like Harold Wilson?
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The Caroline Lucas One
Fri 3 Nov 2017
Why a green economy beats capitalism but it is tough to be a vegan
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The Rob Halfon One
Fri 27 Oct 2017
Rob Halfon MP tells Nick why Conservatives need to radically reconnect with the people
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The GO'D One
Fri 20 Oct 2017
Gus O'Donnell, former top civil servant, on cabinet disunity and the problems of Brexit
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The Ed Miliband One
Fri 13 Oct 2017
Ed Miliband tells Nick his big ideas and wonders if he should have been a redder Ed.
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The Ruth Davidson One
Fri 6 Oct 2017
Nick discusses the implications of Theresa May's conference speech with Ruth Davidson
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The Jon Lansman One
Fri 29 Sep 2017
Jon Lansman talks to Nick about where Momentum could be taking the Labour party.
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Political Thinking with Nick Robinson 03 Jun 2017
Sat 3 Jun 2017
Students, polls and politicians - with less than a week to polling day
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Political Thinking with Nick Robinson 27 May 2017
Sat 27 May 2017
George Osborne on the power of the press, Jacqui Smith on dealing with terrorism.
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Political Thinking with Nick Robinson 20 May 2017
Sat 20 May 2017
Class politics or Blue Labour? Nick talks to Owen Jones and Maurice Glasman.
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Political Thinking with Nick Robinson 13 May 2017
Sun 14 May 2017
What makes a good campaign manifesto - and how can pledges lead to future problems?
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Political Thinking with Nick Robinson 6 May 2017
Sat 6 May 2017
Nick examines election spending and looks at strategic options for the party campaigns
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Political Thinking with Nick Robinson 30 April 2017
Sun 30 Apr 2017
Nick reflects on the media coverage of the campaign and talks to the writer Paul Mason.
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Political Thinking with Nick Robinson 22 Apr 2017
Sat 22 Apr 2017
Nick Robinson reflects on his interview with Theresa May and talks to William Hague
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Political Thinking with Nick Robinson 16 April 2017
Sun 16 Apr 2017
Is the NHS sustainable? Nick Robinson discusses whether it needs more money and reforms.
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Political Thinking with Nick Robinson 9 April 2017
Sun 9 Apr 2017
Is globalisation dead? Nick Robinson discusses its pros, cons and future prospects.
10 surprising things I’ve learned from Political Thinking
Nick Robinson reflects on some of the insights he’s gained from his interviewees.
Meet Nick Robinson
Nick Robinson reveals the inside track on Today and his Political Thinking podcast.
