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Gerard Baker, Baroness Fall, Andrew Fisher, Baroness Hazarika
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from M Shed in Bristol.
09 Jan 2026,·52 mins
The Peter Mandelson Interview Analysis
We discuss the former US ambassador’s first interview since his sacking.
11 Jan 2026,·36 mins
10/01/2026
Listeners respond to the issues raised in the preceding edition of Any Questions?
10 Jan 2026,·40 mins
George Parker assesses the latest developments at Westminster.
10 Jan 2026,·28 mins
John Swinney: Trump, Independence and Scottish Troops in Ukraine
What is the Scottish First Minister's secret for getting Donald Trump's attention?
10 Jan 2026,·42 mins
Rutger Bregman - Moral Revolution
4. Fighting for Humanity in the Age of the Machine.
Dutch historian Rutger Bregman gives his fourth and final Reith Lecture.
16 Dec 2025,·57 mins
In the Hoodie
Geoff Norcott, the politics of hoodies and your best fax facts.
09 Jan 2026,·120 mins
09/01/2026
Alicia McCarthy reports as peers continue to debate plans for assisted dying.
09 Jan 2026,·28 mins
What's going on in Greenland right now?
Plus.... What does Geoff Norcott think about being labelled the "right wing" comedian?
Trump, Grok
Have your say on the issues raised on Any Questions?
10 Jan 2026,·39 mins
Highways to Hell
Alex Forsyth on traffic jam Britain and why roadworks now disrupt our lives so often.
04 Jan 2026,·28 mins
Why Optimism is a PR Superpower
David Yelland and Simon Lewis look at why PR needs reasons to be cheerful.
17 Dec 2025,·24 mins
Can cash grants help end homelessness?
Is a one-off cash payment a way to ending someone’s homelessness?
30 Dec 2025,·37 mins
Susan Hulme reports as the government unveils its new road safety strategy.
Heroism
5. New Heroes
Rory Stewart explores ideas of the hero through time.
01 Sep 2025,·28 mins
Could the Iran regime really fall?
Insights and global interviews on the crucial news stories of the day.
09 Jan 2026,·30 mins
"Her fwyaf Llafur yng Nghymru ers 1983"
Yr Aelod Llafur, Alun Davies sy'n ymuno gyda Bethan Rhys Roberts a Richard Wyn Jones.
07 Jan 2026,·36 mins
Contest or coronation
Who can save the Ulster Unionist Party?
07 Jan 2026,·40 mins
2026 Senedd Election: The Road Ahead
It's 2026 and it's election year. Fliss and guests look at what's to come.
08 Jan 2026,·35 mins
Greenland, the world order, rugby, climate and women in politics
Political news, discussions and analysis, plus a review of the Sunday papers.
11 Jan 2026,·60 mins
Hungary
Two World Wars and One Failed Revolution
Misha Glenny on Hungary's dramatic and tragic history in two world wars.
23 Jun 2025,·42 mins
Episode 3
The fall of the Shah led to the creation of the world's first Islamic republic.
01 Jul 2009,·30 mins
The low pay puzzle
Why, after 25 years of rising wages, do most workers feel worse off?
25 Mar 2024,·28 mins
Looking at the year ahead in politics
Reaction to events in Venezuela, the UK relationship with the EU and rebuilding Parliament
04 Jan 2026,·59 mins
08/01/2026
The big political issues of the day.
08 Jan 2026,·44 mins
Reflections: Series 3
Steve Baker
The adventures of an arch Brexiteer: James Naughtie talks to former MP Steve Baker.
31 Jul 2025,·28 mins
11/01/2026
News, discussion and interviews from politics and beyond.
11 Jan 2026,·120 mins
Paisley
Fiona Bruce presents an hour of topical debate from Paisley
11 Dec 2025,·59 mins
The Trip
10. Unknown unknowns
What more is there to learn about psychedelics? Tim Hayward makes a case for curiosity.
01 Sep 2025,·14 mins
The Looking Glass
Five original essays on the power and politics of children’s fiction.
18 Oct 2024,·14 mins
