Radical Podcast
Conversations about the global forces reshaping our world and the radical ideas that could define the future.
Conversations about the global forces reshaping our world and the radical ideas that could define the future.
Radical is a twice-weekly podcast where pioneering thinkers, bold innovators and influential voices explore the ideas, trends and breakthroughs transforming society. From politics and climate change to economics and artificial intelligence, each episode tackles the biggest challenges facing our world, and the solutions that could help shape what's next.
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Episodes to download
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Interview: Bill Gates talks to Amol
Mon 3 Feb 2025
The Microsoft founder gives his verdict on the alliance between Trump and Musk.
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Rachel Reeves in ‘Bring It On Mode’
Thu 30 Jan 2025
Justin Webb joins Nick to talk about his interview with the Chancellor.
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Trump and the Era of the Deal
Thu 23 Jan 2025
Is the world safer with Donald Trump in the White House?
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Bonus Q&A: Trump returns to the White House
Tue 21 Jan 2025
Nick and Amol are joined by Justin Webb to answer your questions.
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Going for Growth: Rachel Reeves v the markets
Thu 16 Jan 2025
What could the chancellor do to grow the economy?
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Bonus: The BBC’s Russia Editor on Life in Moscow
Mon 13 Jan 2025
Steve Rosenberg has been reporting from Russia for more than 25 years.
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Musk, Zuckerberg and Free Speech
Thu 9 Jan 2025
Can democracy function with Elon Musk’s idea of free speech?
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Bonus: Dame Laura Kenny guest edits Today
Tue 31 Dec 2024
Emma Barnett talks to Team GB's most decorated female Olympian Dame Laura Kenny.
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Bonus: Baroness Floella Benjamin guest edits Today
Mon 30 Dec 2024
Amol talks to the presenter, author and Lib Dem peer about her fears for children's TV.
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Bonus: Sir Sajid Javid guest edits Today
Fri 27 Dec 2024
Ex-Conservative Chancellor Sir Sajid Javid talks to Nick about artificial intelligence.
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News Review of the Year 2024
Fri 27 Dec 2024
Amol Rajan and Nick Robinson look back at the year with Today presenters past and present.
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Bonus: Dwayne Fields guest edits Today
Boxing Day 2024
The UK Chief Scout talks to Nick about his life and the focus of his programme.
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Bonus: Frank Cottrell-Boyce edits Today
Christmas Eve 2024
Highlights of Frank Cottrell-Boyce's guest edit of Today.
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Interview: Kemi Badenoch talks to Amol
Mon 23 Dec 2024
How will she rebuild the Conservative Party after its historic defeat at the election?
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Nigel Farage, Reform and the Future of British Politics
Thu 12 Dec 2024
Could Reform UK really win the next election?
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Keir Starmer's Reset
Thu 5 Dec 2024
Amol and Nick on whether the PM’s big speech is a reset moment after a bumpy few months.
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Esther Rantzen on the Assisted Dying Debate
Thu 28 Nov 2024
Plus, two MPs on how their religion has influenced their thinking.
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Interview: Frank Cottrell-Boyce talks about being a Today Christmas guest editor
Mon 25 Nov 2024
As Today reveals its guest editors, what’s Frank Cottrell-Boyce doing with his programme?
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Blair and Brown pay tribute to John Prescott
Thu 21 Nov 2024
The former deputy prime minister has died at the age of 86.
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Can you smash the gangs to stop the boats?
Thu 21 Nov 2024
Nick and Amol discuss the realities of tackling illegal migration.
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Special report: Europe’s frontline against illegal migration
Mon 18 Nov 2024
Nick joins Amol from the border between the EU and the rest of the world.
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Rural Revolt
Thu 14 Nov 2024
Why farmers are angry about the Budget and Donald Trump hires Elon Musk.
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Analysis: A Budget for the history books
Thu 31 Oct 2024
Nick digs deeper into the Budget following his interview with Rachel Reeves.
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Interview: Rachel Reeves talks to Nick about the Budget
Thu 31 Oct 2024
The Chancellor’s full interview with Nick after the first Labour Budget since 2010.
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Interview: Kate Bush talks to Today
Fri 25 Oct 2024
Emma Barnett interviews the music legend and tells Amol how it came about.
