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Amol asks what the local elections results really tell us about what might happen in a general election and why so many Britons feel skint.Pollster James Kanagasooriam is back in The Today Podcast studio to give his verdict on whether the local
Today: Your Election is all about giving Today listeners across the UK the chance to suggest a story for the team to look into in this election year. Working with our producers, listeners will have the chance to input ideas, bringing new perspe
As votes the continue to be counted Amol and Nick give their take on where the election results leave both the Tories and Labour.Pollster James Kanagasooriam, chief research officer with Focal Data who sits on the board of centre-right think ta
This week we’ve taken inspiration from friend of the podcast, Stephen Fry, who challenged Amol and Nick to look at what the future of AI means for us all – and whether it will herald in a utopian or dystopian future.Dame Wendy Hall, member of U
In a week where broadcasters with shows hosted by politicians were warned they could face fines if they break impartiality rules during the next general election campaign, Nick looks at the issues it raises about which programmes MPs should be
In this bonus episode of The Today Podcast, Amol and Nick take on more of your questions – on politics, AI and their approach to journalism.Friends of the pod Dame Esther Rantzen and Stephen Fry join other listeners in asking Amol and Nick ques
How big a social change will Rishi Sunak’s smoking bill prove – and why does he want this to be his legacy?On this week’s podcast Amol and Nick look at what the plan to end smoking for the younger generation – which passed its first parliamenta
In an interview with Nick on Radio 4’s Today this week, shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves outlined how Labour would try to plug the gap in NHS funding. The interview raised big political and economic questions about the state of the nation’s fina
Have you ever been trapped in a group chat nightmare, either grabbing the popcorn or wondering how to leave without causing a scene? Who’s the admin in your family group, and do they wield that power responsibly? Do you ever wonder if it’s appr
Two events in the Middle East have grabbed the headlines this week - the killing of seven aid workers, including three British nationals, in Israeli strikes in Gaza and the assassination of three Iranian generals in Syria. But will these events
BBC director general Tim Davie has outlined his vision for the future of the BBC. He fired the starting gun on a consultation on the future of the licence fee and spoke of how the BBC could increase its revenue through adverts. So this week Amo
In a week where shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves echoed Margaret Thatcher when outlining her vision for the UK economy, we ask, is Labour ready for government?Amol is joined by The Rest is Politics’s Alastair Campbell to talk about Reeves’ speec
Lee Anderson grabbed the headlines this week as he defected from the Conservatives to become Reform UK’s first MP. This prompted rumours of further red wall MPs thinking about defecting. This week we ask, is there a new revolt on the right?Amol
David Neal was sacked last month from his job as Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration for leaking details of critical reports which ministers had not published. In his first broadcast interview since then he tells Amol and Nick why he thi
Has Jeremy Hunt done enough with his Budget to change the political and economic weather? Amol and Nick assess the politics of the Chancellor’s speech – possibly his last major intervention before a general election.And they’re joined by Andy H
George Galloway is back in parliament with a resounding win in the Rochdale by-election.In this bonus episode of The Today Podcast Amol and Nick discuss what his victory means and how the Israel-Gaza conflict is shaping politics. They also look
With pro-Palestinian marches in the spotlight, the prime minister saying mob rule is replacing democratic rule and the government announcing more money to protect MPs whose homes are being targeted, this week Amol and Nick explore where the lin
As the fallout continues from the chaos in the Commons over a ceasefire vote, Amol and Nick look at the issues the unprecedented night in parliament highlighted. Labour’s Harriet Harman is in the studio to discuss the safety of MPs.Plus hear so
Rarely a week goes by without a fresh skirmish in the culture wars between the right and the left. Whether it’s cancel culture, wokeism, defining a woman or marking colonial history, battles between the warring tribes are increasingly having an
In a week in which King Charles III shared his cancer diagnosis, Amol and Nick ask why it’s important to talk about cancer. Stephen Fry talks about his own diagnosis of an aggressive prostate cancer and we also hear from Paralympian Erin Kenned
In a week in which the government told us more about its plans to create a smokefree generation, Amol and Nick look at why many politicians from across the political spectrum are now embracing the nanny state. But how much do we want them telli
Shockwaves from the Republican primary in New Hampshire are reverberating through the streets of Westminster and across Europe as political leaders come to terms with a new reality – Donald Trump could well be elected US president in November.A
Does the route to a Labour election victory at the next general election run through Scotland?With Nick in Glasgow this week we turn our attention to the role Scotland will play in deciding who takes the keys to No 10. Will it be a referendum o
Why are younger voters around the world turning their back on democracy in favour of strongman leaders who are prepared to defy parliaments?In a year when more than two billion people in 50 countries will go to the polls – the biggest global el
Amol and Nick answer your questions on how Radio 4’s Today is put together and which historical figures they most wish they could interview.Episodes of The Today Podcast land every Thursday and watch out for bonus episodes. Subscribe on BBC Sou
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