Best Stevie Wright Podcasts (2025)

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Jacinda Ardern: why world leaders need empathy 22:59

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“I wanted to show that you could be human and could also be kind and decisive and a mother, imperfectly but still, I think, do a reasonable job.” BBC presenter Kylie Pentelow speaks to Dame Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand’s former Prime Minister about the importance of empathetic leadership in the time of populism and strongman politics. In 2017 Ardern…

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María Corina Machado, Venezuelan opposition leader: ‘our fight for freedom is a fight for peace’ 22:59

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Lucy Hockings speaks to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado about the fight for democracy in the South American country. She’s been in hiding since last year’s presidential election in Venezuela, when incumbent Nicolás Maduro declared victory in a contest that was widely dismissed on the international stage as rigged, sparking widespr…

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Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Egyptian Foreign Minister: we’re pushing hard to end Sudan conflict 22:59

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‘We are pushing very hard to end this and preserve the future of Sudan’ Waihiga Mwaura speaks to Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Egypt’s Foreign Minister, during the G20 summit that took place at the end of November in South Africa. Dr. Abdelatty took up the post last year, following a long diplomatic career across Europe, North America and Asia. He’s tasked w…

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Patti Smith: Artists have a responsibility to speak up 23:00

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Katie Razzall, the BBC’s culture and media editor, speaks to American singer-songwriter Patti Smith during her UK tour marking the 50th anniversary of her ground-breaking debut album Horses. Best-known for her hit Because the Night, she shares the story behind the song, co-written with Bruce Springsteen, and reflects about being at the vanguard of …

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Melanie Perkins, Canva CEO: From information to imagination 22:57

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Zoe Kleinman, the BBC’s Technology editor, speaks to Canva CEO Melanie Perkins about the current tech and AI revolution that is transforming the internet and the world. Perkins, who is still only in her late-30s, is well-known for her entrepreneurial drive, having quit university at just 19 years old to launch her first venture. Unlike many of toda…

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From terror to trust...my deepest healing yet 19:45

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A Love Note to This Year: Trusting the Process, Ayahuasca, and Coming Home to Myself In this solo episode, I’m sharing straight from the heart. In just a few days, I’ll be getting on a plane—on my birthday!—to head to Hawaii for my second Ayahuasca ceremony. Before I go, I wanted to take a moment to reflect with you on what this year has been, what…

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Anika Wells, Communications Minister: Australia’s social media ban 24:32

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“This is giving parents another weapon in their arsenal for their lives and for the happiness and mental wellbeing of their children.” Katy Watson speaks to Australia’s Communication Minister Anika Wells about the world’s first social media ban for children under 16. Under the new law, social media companies will face fines of up to about US $32 mi…

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Shabana Mahmood, British Home Secretary: Do not make that boat crossing 24:03

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Nick Robinson speaks to Shabana Mahmood, British Home Secretary, about her far-reaching proposals to shake up the UK immigration system, designed to make asylum seekers think twice before attempting to enter the country illegally. She also shares her own experience of racism as the daughter of Pakistani immigrants, and her belief that ensuring secu…

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Maria Ressa: The information apocalypse is threatening democracy 25:03

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Marianna Spring, the BBC’s social media investigations correspondent, speaks to Nobel Peace Prize-winning journalist Maria Ressa, co-founder of the independent Filipino news outlet Rappler. With over 40 years in journalism, Maria describes today’s information landscape as a war zone, where online attacks, including doxxing, misogynistic hashtags, a…

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Sir Nick Clegg: Social media’s power paradox 22:59

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Amol Rajan speaks to Sir Nick Clegg - former deputy Prime Minister of the UK and, more recently, former President of Global Affairs at Meta - about big tech, AI and the future of social media. Sir Nick first appeared on the world stage back in 2010, when he became the UK’s deputy prime minister after his Liberal Democrats party went into a coalitio…

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Twinkle Khanna: Indian women’s aspirations have changed 22:59

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‘When it comes to women's lives, things have progressed, maybe not always in a linear way.’ Devina Gupta speaks to author and columnist Twinkle Khanna about the lives of women in 21st century India. Khanna’s column in the Times of India, Mrs Funnybones, captures the contradictions of being a modern Indian woman — one day praying to a cow, the next …

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Sundar Pichai CEO of Google: AI prone to errors 22:59

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“The current state of the art AI technology is prone to some errors… you have to learn to use these tools for what they are good at, and not blindly trust everything they say.” Faisal Islam speaks to Sundar Pichai, chief executive of Google and its holding company Alphabet, about artificial intelligence and its impact on how we live and work. He te…

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Sir Anthony Hopkins: I turn turmoil into energy 22:59

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‘So-called turmoil or shortcomings in my life? I turn them into power or energy’ Best known for playing the serial killer Dr. Hannibal Lecter in the 1991 thriller ‘The Silence of the Lambs’, Sir Anthony’s journey to Hollywood stardom started with humble beginnings. Born into a working class family in the Welsh steel town of Port Talbot in 1937, his…

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Noura Erakat, Palestinian-American humans rights lawyer and professor 22:59

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BBC North America correspondent Nomia Iqbal speaks to Noura Erakat, Palestinian-American human rights attorney and professor at Rutgers University. As well as being a legal scholar she is also an outspoken advocate for justice in Palestine, she went on to become one of the first Palestinian women to address the United Nations Security in October th…

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Brandi Carlile, singer-songwriter: I believe in the separation of church and state 22:59

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‘I believe so profoundly in the separation of church and state, and in the dangers of theocracy creeping into the corners of a democracy’ BBC Music Correspondent Mark Savage speaks to US singer-songwriter, producer and performer Brandi Carlile about the personal and political stories behind her songs. An LGBTQ icon, she sets out her fears about the…

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How I Manifested My Husband + How I "got" him to do the work 21:24

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This one is juicy! I do a really deep dive into mine and Patrick's journey and how I inspired him through my feminine to do personal development and healing work. This episode is perfect for those manifesting their dream relationship, or wanting to go deeper in their current relationship. **EXPERIENCE** Manifesting Using the Quantum Formula - $77 E…

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Maria Alyokhina, Russian punk activist: The price of political art was prison 22:59

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Vitaly Shevchenko speaks to Maria Alyokhina, founding member of the Russian punk activist group Pussy Riot, about the power and the price of protest. Pussy Riot came to the world’s attention with its Punk Prayer, an angry anti-Putin anthem performed in a Moscow church. Maria Alyokhina spent two years incarcerated in a penal colony as a result. It w…

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Sir Salman Rushdie: Writing fiction in a time of lies 22:59

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James Coomarasamy speaks to acclaimed author Sir Salman Rushdie as he publishes his first work of fiction since surviving a near-fatal attack in 2022, by a man armed with a knife, who is now serving 25 years in prison. The Eleventh Hour, his new collection of novellas and short stories explores mortality, farewells and even the afterlife. They feat…

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Nhial Deng Nhial: ‘South Sudan is being run down’ 22:59

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‘There's basically a total failure of governance. Nothing is working. There is very serious political instability that has actually manifested itself in violence all across the country.’ James Copnall speaks to senior South Sudanese politician Nhial Deng Nhial, about the political instability that’s threatening the future of the world’s youngest co…

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Sir Bradley Wiggins: I couldn’t see hope or joy 22:59

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''There were periods when I couldn’t see any hope or joy,'' says British cycling champion Sir Bradley Wiggins in a deeply personal interview with Anna Foster The first Briton to win the Tour de France, he collected five Olympic gold medals throughout his career. But his stellar reputation came under attack as he faced allegations of doping. What fo…

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Edward Enninful, former editor of British Vogue: fashion has to be more inclusive 23:00

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‘Fashion has to be more inclusive, it has to speak to people outside the normal demographic’ BBC presenter Amol Rajan speaks to Ghanaian-born Edward Enninful, who rose to the pinnacle of fashion in Britain as the editor-in-chief of British Vogue. Enninful has dedicated his career to making fashion representative and relevant to all, ignoring the ac…

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Sir Philip Pullman: fantasy can be unsatisfactory 22:59

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‘A lot of the fantasy that I have read is unsatisfactory for me because it's not interested in psychology, it's not interested how people think or feel’ Katie Razzall speaks to renowned British author Sir Philip Pullman as he publishes his latest, and final book in the series, The Rose Field. He’s best-known for writing the award-winning ‘His Dark …

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Jimmy Wales, Wikipedia co-founder: We’re living in an era of a massive lowering of trust 22:59

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‘We’re living in an era of a massive lowering of trust’ Shaun Ley speaks to Jimmy Wales, co-founder of Wikipedia, one of the most visited websites in the world. He talks about how to trust in a digital age, the pressures facing open‑knowledge platforms and his new book The Seven Rules of Trust: A Blueprint for Building Things That Last, where he sh…

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Kamala Harris on her 107-day presidential bid 22:59

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‘I am not done. I have lived my entire career a life of service and it's in my bones and there are many ways to serve. I have not decided yet what I will do in the future beyond what I'm doing right now.’ Laura Kuenssberg speaks to Kamala Harris about her turbulent 2024 presidential campaign where she ran against Donald Trump. She was thrust into t…

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David Grossman: Isolating Israel is not the answer 22:59

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‘To isolate Israel or to punish Israel will be the most irresponsible and unacceptable step to boycott Israel, for example. I think it's a huge mistake, because what we need is a dialogue.’ Tim Franks speaks to Israeli author David Grossman about the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza as concerns grow over the increasingly fragile ceasefire. Grossman is one …

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Dr Vivek Murthy: loneliness is public health risk 22:59

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‘There are real consequences to our physical and mental health’ Katty Kay speaks to Dr Vivek Murthy, former US Surgeon-General about the challenge posed by loneliness and isolation in the modern world. Dr. Murthy, the first person of Indian descent in the post, was appointed during the second Obama administration. He then returned in 2021, serving …

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Jamie Dimon, head of US bank JP Morgan Chase: I am worried about the global economy 22:59

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I am worried about the global economy Simon Jack, BBC Business Editor speaks to global financial titan Jamie Dimon. He’s the Chief Executive and Chairman of JP Morgan Chase, America’s largest bank, and one of the biggest banks in the world. He oversees more than $4 trillion of assets, and has the ear of world leaders. He believes we are living in a…

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Malala Yousafzai, global education campaigner: I did not know who I was 22:59

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I was 15 years old and I did not know who I was Madina Maishanu speaks to Malala Yousafzai, the global education activist, about the public life that has defined her, and her search for her own identity. In a deeply personal interview, Malala Yousafzai reveals the legacy of her teenage years - as the spirited girl who took on the Taliban and nearly…

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Duma Boko, President of Botswana: the world will listen to Africa 22:59

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Bjorn Borg: I’ve always been a private person 22:59

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Permission to THRIVE 12:08

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Permission to Thrive — Breaking Generational Patterns and Reclaiming Embodied Confidence In this powerful final episode of the 8-Day Confidence Series, I close the journey with a heartfelt invitation into one truth: you have permission to thrive. I share transformational stories from her clients — April, Taylor, and Kristen — revealing how trauma h…

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A vulnerable share on my own confidence journey 9:53

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Welcome to Day 7 of my 8-Day Confidence Series! Today I’m getting really honest and sharing a personal story about what I call the rattle — that buzzing, unsettled feeling I get in my solar plexus when I’m stepping into new spaces or sharing my shine in front of new groups of women. Even though I’ve cultivated incredibly safe, intimate friendships,…

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"What if I can't handle my dreams?" 12:14

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In Day 6 of the 8-Day Confidence Series on the Of Course You Can podcast, I dive into one of the most powerful foundations of true confidence: self-trust. What if you don’t trust yourself to handle your dreams? What if fear of failure, imposter syndrome, or self-doubt is holding you back from starting? In this episode, I share client stories and pr…

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From having no needs to the confidence to speak her truth 13:53

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This one is juicy! In Day 5 of the Confidence Series, I dive deep into the powerful connection between confidence, needs, and boundaries. Using my client Melissa’s story as an example, I unpack how childhood trauma, unmet needs, and family chaos can lead to self-abandonment, people-pleasing, and fear of speaking your truth in adulthood. You’ll lear…

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How do I know if something is just taking time to build? Or if it's just not meant for me? 10:40

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Day 4 of the 8 Day Confidence series is here! Today I speak about how to know if something is just taking time to build vs. if something is truly not meant for you and the confidence needed to stay the course. This series is leading into the launch of my signature program Embodied Confidence. Doors open October 5th. DM me on Instagram (@stevielwrig…

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Chris Wright, US Energy Secretary: The problem with climate alarmism 22:59

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Justin Rowlatt speaks to US Energy Secretary Chris Wright about his belief that the threat from climate change is exaggerated. It is a view shared by the American President, Donald Trump, and one that has seen subsidies to the renewable energy industry, worth billions of dollars, cut by the US administration. Secretary Wright is highly critical of …

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From imposter syndrome to trusting herself as a leader 21:52

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It's Day 3 of my 8 day confidence series and today i'm joined by Embodied Confidence alumni and my dear friend Kimberly Weese. In this inspiring conversation Kimberly shares her journey going from people pleasing and feeling unfulfilled, to standing fully in her power as a leader, business owner, and woman rooted in her truth. Highlights from this …

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"I'm scared my bigness will make people uncomfortable" 10:21

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Today is a transmission on that familiar feeling of worrying that your shine will make other people feel uncomfortable. My client Mckenna came into Embodied Confidence with that exact fear and this episode shares exactly how I helped her through it. We talk about learning to see herself clearly, finding her true essence and stoking that inner flame…

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Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of Somalia : Somalia has a serious security challenge 22:59

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Somalia has a serious security challenge Paul Njie speaks to Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of Somalia, about ongoing efforts to achieve security and stability in his country. While he says much progress has been made in tackling terror, he acknowledges that the insurgent groups al-Qaeda and, in particular, al-Shabab still pose a serious challeng…

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"I'm afraid my family will judge me if I put my work into the world" 13:34

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One of the biggest blocks to owning the work you want to share with the world is the fear of being judged by your closest people. Especially if you've been known for something else and our now trying to share your true heart's calling and gifts. Today I share Jen's story of clearing the fear and gaining the confidence needed to let go of the potent…

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Amina Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary-General: peace as a word losing its value 22:59

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‘Peace seems to be a word, a five-letter word, that is losing its value.’ Waihiga Mwaura speaks to Amina Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary-General, in a broad-ranging interview about the the UN at 80, and the state of the world today. The UN is currently hosting its annual General Assembly at its headquarters in New York. Leaders, senior politicians an…

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Brazilian President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva: I have no relationship with President Trump 22:59

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Ione Wells speaks to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the President of Brazil in an exclusive, wide-ranging interview. He sets out his anger not only at the hefty trade tariffs imposed on his country by President Trump, but also at the lack of communication or negotiation from the US administration. Now, he says, he has no relationship with the American …

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Kenny Mayne Loves Stevie Wonder - Athletics Check Sn2, Ep5 1:27:38

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Join Johnny Stanton as he welcomes **Kenny Mayne**, the legendary SportsCenter anchor and master storyteller, to Athletics Check. Known as a host from the "Golden Age of SportsCenter" alongside icons like Dan Patrick, Keith Olbermann, and Scott Van Pelt, Kenny Mayne has been a fan-favorite that Johnny has admired since elementary school – and this …

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Moazzam Malik, Chief Executive of Save the Children UK: Working on the ground in Gaza 22:59

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Jamie Coomarasamy speaks to Moazzam Malik, Chief Executive of Save the Children UK, about operating on the ground in Gaza. They’re one of a number of non-governmental organisations, or NGOs, operating in the Gaza strip amid a backdrop of the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. On 22 August, the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC),…

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Stevie Wonder: Songs stay with you forever 22:59

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Stevie Wonder was born in 1950 in the industrial city of Saginaw, Michigan, USA. Even from a young age, he displayed a great love of music - first with a church choir, and then teaching himself how to play a range of instruments, including the harmonica, piano and drums, all before the age of 10. He was just 11 years old when he was discovered and …

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Mike Pence: US will soon get deserving government 22:59

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‘I'm very confident that someday soon we're going to have government as good as our people again’ Paddy O’Connell speaks to former US Vice President Mike Pence about President Trump’s second term in office. Pence, whose political career began a quarter of a century ago, first rose to international prominence when he was selected by Donald Trump to …

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Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason: Obsession is a driver 22:59

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John Wilson speaks to British cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason about his obsession with music, adjusting to fame and how he’s faced racist abuse. While still a student, he performed to an audience of more than one billion people at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, instantly becoming one of the most recognisable classical performers in the w…

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Francis Fukuyama: America’s Putin-esque direction 22:59

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Paddy O’Connell speaks to Professor Francis Fukuyama about the threats to liberal democracies around the world. The American political economist and international relations scholar, who is currently a senior fellow at Stanford University, has written widely on issues about development and international politics. He is best-known for his 1992 book ‘…

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Ellen Johnson Sirleaf: How to rebuild a country 22:59

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Rahul Tandon speaks to Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Liberia’s former president and first woman to be elected to lead an African country. Born in 1938 in what she describes as a prosperous and ‘unusual family’, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was guided by a deep commitment to education, which she pursued despite financial hardship and the demands of motherhood. He…

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Pete Townshend from The Who: Farewell tour doesn’t mean the end 22:58

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John Wilson speaks to Pete Townshend, songwriter and guitarist of British rock band The Who about the band’s farewell tour of the US. Through his powerful stage presence and pioneering use of technology, Townshend transformed The Who from a hobby wedding band to one of the biggest and loudest outfits of the 1960s and 1970s. His artistic approach cr…