Political Thinking with Nick Robinson

Nick Robinson has a conversation with, not an interrogation of, the people who shape our political thinking about what shaped theirs.

Episodes (319 available)

Political Thinking with Nick Robinson

We've got a plan: Louise Haigh on her journey back to power

Louise Haigh MP, key Burnham ally, live at Sheffield's Crossed Wires festival.

11 Jul 2026

42 mins

Political Thinking with Nick Robinson

The Treasury was in denial: John Healey on why he resigned as defence secretary

Former defence secretary John Healey's first interview after resigning from government.

6 Jul 2026

29 mins

Political Thinking with Nick Robinson

What went wrong for Starmer: Morgan McSweeney gives his side of the story

Morgan McSweeney, once Keir Starmer's right hand man, speaks for the first time.

4 Jul 2026

1 hr 5 mins

Political Thinking with Nick Robinson

'A bad start even before he starts' - Welsh First Minister on why trouble's brewing with Burnham

Rhun ap Iorwerth MS, Plaid Cymru First Minister of Wales.

27 Jun 2026

34 mins

Political Thinking with Nick Robinson

From Downing Street... to California Governor? Former Tory adviser Steve Hilton on making the Golden State great again

Steve Hilton, Republican candidate for California Governor.

20 Jun 2026

32 mins

Political Thinking with Nick Robinson

'We need some daydreaming': lawyer Theodor Meron on surviving the Holocaust, and issuing Netanyahu’s arrest warrant

Theodor Meron, international lawyer and Holocaust survivor.

13 Jun 2026

31 mins

Political Thinking with Nick Robinson

Why Starmer will survive: The Attorney General on human rights, small boats, and his ‘dogged’ friend the Prime Minister

The Attorney General, Lord Richard Hermer KC.

6 Jun 2026

36 mins

Political Thinking with Nick Robinson

“Inequalities don’t happen by accident” Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson on trans rights, Islamophobia, and why equality still matters

Chair of the equalities watchdog, Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson.

30 May 2026

36 mins

Political Thinking with Nick Robinson

'What the hell are we doing?' Wes Streeting on his promise to young people, resigning from government, and wanting to be PM

Labour leadership contender and former health secretary Wes Streeting.

23 May 2026

53 mins

Political Thinking with Nick Robinson

Why the PM has to go: Miatta Fahnbulleh on being the first minister to break with Starmer

The former communities minister on reaching breaking point and who should lead Labour now.

16 May 2026

49 mins