Journalist Hanna Liubakova and Dzianis Kuchynski, Senior Foreign Affairs Officer in the Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, join me to talk about the current tensions in Belarus and hopes for the future

His Excellency Ambassador Rami Mortada on the Beirut blast, Lebanon, and Hezbollah

Apr 22nd, 2021 28m 42s

Rami Mortada, Ambassador of Lebanon to the UK, joins me to talk about rebuilding after the Beirut blast, the current situation in Lebanon, and the role of Hezbollah.

Wendy Tobin on her amazing daughter Samira, who has Down Syndrome

Mar 25th, 2021 24m 43s

Wendy joins us to talk about her daughter Samira, art, and advocating for people with disabilities. Shout outs to Cardinal Cushing Centres, Gigi’s Playhouse, and Doctors Without Borders.

Dean O’Brien on photography, journalism and the war in Eastern Ukraine

Mar 20th, 2021 24m 39s

Dean joins us to talk about his work in the Donbass region of Eastern Ukraine, which has been hit by war for the last 7 years.

Jonathan Aitken on Pentonville, COVID, and prison chaplaincy.

Mar 12th, 2021 25m 28s

Jonathan joins us to talk about his work as a chaplain in HMP Pentonville amid the COVID pandemic. Shout outs to Tempus Novo and Prison Fellowship of England and Wales.

Charlotte Kneer on domestic violence

Mar 8th, 2021 30m 3s

Charlotte joins us to talk about domestic violence and her refuges for women and children. Shout outs to Victoria Derbyshire, Women’s Aid, Stripey Stork, Laura Richards, and Surviving Economic Abuse.

Vladimir Ashurkov on Navalny and Russia

Mar 5th, 2021 20m 22s

Vladimir joins us to talk about Alexei Navalny, corruption in Russia, and his hopes for the future.

Jenny Carrieri on the murder of her twin sister Jody.

Mar 2nd, 2021 24m 25s

Jenny joins us to talk about her quest for justice for her twin sister Jody, murdered in Baltimore 25 years ago today. Shout outs to Crime Junkie Podcast, Kendall Rae, Kate Snow, Lester Holt, and The Humane Society.

Gurpreet Johal on the incarceration of his brother Jagtar.

Feb 25th, 2021 22m 30s

Gurpreet joins us to talk about the incarceration in India of his brother Jagtar. Charity shout outs to Redress, Reprieve, and Khalsa Aid

Sir Simon Baron-Cohen and Caro Tasker on neurodiversity

Feb 18th, 2021 29m 29s

Simon and Caro join us to talk about neurodiversity and the challenges facing neurodiverse people. Charity shout outs to PDA Society, National Autistic Society, Red Balloon and Blue Smile.

Kelly Phelps on Pistorius and Reeva Steenkamp

Feb 14th, 2021 31m 51s

Kelly joins us to mark the 8 year anniversary of the death of Reeva Steenkamp by talking about the case, domestic violence, and gun laws in South Africa. Charity shout out to Masks for Medics.

Philip Selway of Radiohead on the Samaritans

Feb 12th, 2021 23m 11s

Philip joins us to talk about his work with The Samaritans and the vital work they do.

Karine Omry and Jessica Hawkey on the death penalty in the US

Feb 11th, 2021 29m 43s

Karine and Jessica join us to talk about their campaign to abolish the death penalty. Shout outs to Death Penalty Information Centre, and Walk In Those Shoes.

Richard Ratcliffe and Ana Diamond on Nazanin and Iran

Feb 2nd, 2021 31m 27s

Richard and Ana join us to talk about Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Iran. Charity shout outs to Redress, Hostage International and Freedom from Torture.

Tatiana Seryan from Extinction Rebellion

Jan 28th, 2021 23m 50s

Tatiana joins us to discuss the role and views of Extinction Rebellion. Part 1. Charity shout out to Rainforest Action Network.

Diane Foley on the James Foley Foundation

Jan 21st, 2021 19m 19s

Diane joins me to talk about the James W Foley Legacy Foundation. Charity shout outs to Medchild, and the Syrian Emergency Task Force.

Chris Kirkland on football and mental health

Jan 13th, 2021 14m 7s

Chris joins me to talk briefly about his career, Gerard Houllier, and mental health. Charity shout outs to Walking is Brilliant, Yapa App, Parkland Place, and the LFC Foundation.

Gyles Brandreth on the secrets of happiness

Jan 12th, 2021 22m 10s

Gyles joins me to talk about happiness, podcasting with Susie Dent, and toast. Charity shout outs to The Longford Trust and Waterloo Uncovered.

Emma Johnson on music, mental health and running

Jan 11th, 2021 17m 13s

Emma joins me to talk about young musicians, music during lockdown, and running with Shostakovich. Charity shout out to Ronald McDonald House Charities UK.

Tony Warne on the NHS, mental health and chickens

Jan 8th, 2021 16m 14s

Tony joins me to talk about the NHS, early mornings, and chickens. Charity shout out to Hen Power Project.

Colin Stone on music and the brain

Jan 7th, 2021 20m 38s

Colin joins me to talk about the brain, silence, and Tony Blair. Charity shout out to the National Brain Appeal.

Terry Waite on being a hostage and dealing with solitude

Jan 6th, 2021 16m 50s

Terry joins me to talk about solitude, poetry and music. Charity shout outs to Hostage International and EmmausUK

Ian Ridley on grief and cricket

Jan 5th, 2021 17m 44s

Ian joins me to talk about his book ‘The Breath of Sadness: On Love, Grief and Cricket.’ Charity shout outs to Sporting Chance and the Royal Marsden Hospital.

Rosie Millard on Children in Need and the arts

Jan 4th, 2021 18m 6s

Rosie joins me to talk about BBC Children in Need, the arts, and running crazy marathons. Charity shout outs to Children in Need, National Brain Appeal and Girlguiding/Brownies

Jesse Zook Mann on mental health

Jan 4th, 2021 19m

Jesse talks about his own journey with mental health and his Mental Health Media project. Charity shout outs to International Bipolar Foundation and the David Lynch Foundation.