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 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?
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The Matt Goodwin One
Sat 19 Oct 2024
The author and academic puts forward his theory of what lay behind this summer's riots.
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The Tzipi Hotovely One
Sat 12 Oct 2024
The Israeli ambassador on what lies behind her worldview and her government's actions.
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The John Swinney One
Sat 5 Oct 2024
The First Minister of Scotland sits down with Nick to reflect on his path to power.
