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By-Electioncast: Old Tweets and New Essays
The latest from the Makerfield by-election
29 May 2026,·32 mins
Does the US need new laws to protect elections?
And, why does Donald Trump want to “nationalise” elections?
29 May 2026,·31 mins
Lower Value Humans
David Yelland and Farzana Baduel on why words really matter, especially around job cuts.
27 May 2026,·28 mins
Healthcare, Reinvented: How Dramatic Medical Breakthroughs Are Quietly Changing Your Life (Professor Sir John Bell)
John Burn-Murdoch hears about the unheard revolution changing the world of healthcare.
28 May 2026,·52 mins
The Donaldson Sex Abuse Trial
4. Eleanor accused of seeing abuse
Lady Donaldson is accused of witnessing her husband’s alleged abuse but not intervening.
29 May 2026,·7 mins
Sleuth wars, incels in STEM, and just want Harambe back
The deaths of three sisters have led to rampant speculation online
29 May 2026,·25 mins
Dulwich
Fiona Bruce presents a Question Time AI special from Dulwich
28 May 2026,·59 mins
“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
From campus to the Vatican, is an AI backlash growing stronger?
The emerging signs of resistance to the AI revolution
29 May 2026,·26 mins
Russia blamed for drone crash in Romania
NATO condemns Russian 'recklessness' after drone crashes in Romania
29 May 2026,·29 mins
Can this CEO build ‘LA on the Clyde’?
OVO Hydro’s boss on ticket prices and expansion plans.
29 May 2026,·23 mins
Can Pope Leo save us from AI?
Google’s new version of the Internet search; The Pope vs AI; child safety on Roblox.
28 May 2026,·46 mins
Why are next month's by-elections complicated?
Plus... Why are young Indians rallying around a cockroach?
29 May 2026,·42 mins
Top British chefs: our industry is on its knees
Insights and global interviews on the news stories of the day. With Katie Razzall.
28 May 2026,·30 mins
What a £5 coffee tells you about the global economy
Our economics editor Faisal Islam on the factors influencing the price of your cuppa.
26 May 2026,·12 mins
Rhun ap Iorwerth: The First Minister Interview
James sits down with the new First Minister at the Urdd Eisteddfod on Ynys Môn.
27 May 2026,·31 mins
Helensburgh
Stephen Jardine hosts a topical debate from Helensburgh
15 Apr 2026,·58 mins
Caucasus: Armenia’s new chapter
Will Armenia opt for a “soft divorce” from Russia?
28 May 2026,·41 mins
10. Something Else Was Pursued
The families of Patricia, Jemima and Helen react to Jim and Brian’s revelations.
07 Dec 2022,·49 mins
Is air con morally OK?
5 Live listeners have their say with Nicky Campbell
29 May 2026,·5 mins
AQ: Hamish Falconer MP, Baroness Eleanor Laing, George Monbiot, Richard Tice MP
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from St Norbert's Community Hall, Spalding.
29 May 2026,·51 mins
8. The Showdown
Catrin finally confronts Lighthouse's leader as the organisation ends up in court.
05 Apr 2023,·29 mins
The Shamima Begum Story
Series 2: The Court Decides
Was it lawful to take away Shamima Begum’s British citizenship?
23 Feb 2024,·6 mins
Patients 'ignored' before fatal NHS trust failures
Patients and bereaved families are disappointed in delays to public inquiry into trust.
27 May 2026,·6 mins
A Moscow car bomb and Putin’s telethon
A Russian general was killed by an explosive device for the third time this year
23 Dec 2025,·32 mins
7. The golden boy
Wayne Jenkins tells his side of the story
25 Sep 2021,·32 mins
Introducing …A Very British Cult
The sinister life coaching company that takes over your life. Catrin Nye investigates.
06 Apr 2023,·29 mins
About Changing The Cancer Conversation
You, Me and the Big C is back for a legacy episode on how it changed cancer conversation.
04 Feb 2026,·87 mins
A Birthday Greeting from Peter
Peter explains why the podcast may be taking a break but his hunt goes on...
24 May 2022,·12 mins
Sir John Major
Sir John Major sits down with Amol Rajan to share his thoughts on the state of Britain
18 Sep 2024,·82 mins
