BBC Radio Podcasts from The Today Podcast
Is Putin playing Trump on Ukraine?
A former adviser to the US president says he is.
Is Trump on a collision course with China?
Why the stand-off over tariffs could escalate into more than just a trade war.
Trump’s Tariff U-turn
But the trade war with China continues.
Guilty! Marine Le Pen and the future of Europe’s populist right
France’s far-right leader has been banned from standing for the presidency.
JD Vance: does Trump’s VP really hate Europe?
Nick and Amol ask a friend of the vice president.
Bonus: Stephen Graham and Erin Doherty on Adolescence and male rage
Amol talks to the stars of the hit Netflix series.
Adolescence and the Crisis of Masculinity
Stephen Graham’s drama has triggered a conversation about the challenges facing boys.
Is Starmer finally getting to grips with being PM?
Lord Blunkett offers his assessment and Amol talks to new Today presenter Anna Foster.
What's different about Trump 2.0?
Nick and Amol ask if Trump's second term is already more consequential than his first.
What will Starmer’s defence spending buy from Trump?
Plus: Amol & Nick talk tactics over PM-President meets & remember past awkward encounters.
Ukraine or Russia: Whose Side Is Trump On?
Nick asks former UK foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt.
What’s up with Gen Z?
A study suggests that less than half of Generation Z are proud to be British.
How To Deal With Trump (and the EU)
Can Keir Starmer avoid picking a side?
Interview: Bill Gates talks to Amol
The Microsoft founder gives his verdict on the alliance between Trump and Musk.
Rachel Reeves in ‘Bring It On Mode’
Justin Webb joins Nick to talk about his interview with the Chancellor.
Trump and the Era of the Deal
Is the world safer with Donald Trump in the White House?
Bonus Q&A: Trump returns to the White House
Nick and Amol are joined by Justin Webb to answer your questions.
Going for Growth: Rachel Reeves v the markets
What could the chancellor do to grow the economy?
Bonus: The BBC’s Russia Editor on Life in Moscow
Steve Rosenberg has been reporting from Russia for more than 25 years.
Musk, Zuckerberg and Free Speech
Can democracy function with Elon Musk’s idea of free speech?
2025 Lookahead
What is going to happen in the year to come?
Bonus: Dame Laura Kenny guest edits Today
Emma Barnett talks to Team GB's most decorated female Olympian Dame Laura Kenny.
Bonus: Baroness Floella Benjamin guest edits Today
Amol talks to the presenter, author and Lib Dem peer about her fears for children's TV.
Bonus: Sir Sajid Javid guest edits Today
Ex-Conservative Chancellor Sir Sajid Javid talks to Nick about artificial intelligence.
Bonus: Dwayne Fields guest edits Today
The UK Chief Scout talks to Nick about his life and the focus of his programme.
Bonus: Frank Cottrell-Boyce edits Today
Highlights of Frank Cottrell-Boyce's guest edit of Today.
News Review of the Year 2024
Amol Rajan and Nick Robinson look back at the year with Today presenters past and present.
Interview: Kemi Badenoch talks to Amol
How will she rebuild the Conservative Party after its historic defeat at the election?
Political Turmoil in France and Germany
Is Europe in crisis?
Nigel Farage, Reform and the Future of British Politics
Could Reform UK really win the next election?
Keir Starmer's Reset
Amol and Nick on whether the PM’s big speech is a reset moment after a bumpy few months.
Esther Rantzen on the Assisted Dying Debate
Plus, two MPs on how their religion has influenced their thinking.
Interview: Frank Cottrell-Boyce talks about being a Today Christmas guest editor
As Today reveals its guest editors, what’s Frank Cottrell-Boyce doing with his programme?
Blair and Brown pay tribute to John Prescott
The former deputy prime minister has died at the age of 86.
Can you smash the gangs to stop the boats?
Nick and Amol discuss the realities of tackling illegal migration.
Special report: Europe’s frontline against illegal migration
Nick joins Amol from the border between the EU and the rest of the world.
Rural Revolt
Why farmers are angry about the Budget and Donald Trump hires Elon Musk.
US Election Q&A
Amol and Nick are joined by Justin Webb to answer your questions.
Trump 2.0
What does Trump’s comeback mean for the world?
Analysis: A Budget for the history books
Nick digs deeper into the Budget following his interview with Rachel Reeves.
Interview: Rachel Reeves talks to Nick about the Budget
The Chancellor’s full interview with Nick after the first Labour Budget since 2010.
Bonus Q&A: Swearing, spin and social media
Nick and Amol answer your questions
Interview: Kate Bush talks to Today
Emma Barnett interviews the music legend and tells Amol how it came about.
Musk goes all-in for Trump
Amol and Nick on why the billionaire is backing Trump and what motivates him.
Michael Gove on right-wing politics, the Tories and Trump v Harris
Amol and Nick talk to the former cabinet minister about the future of the right.
Is Labour working?
Nick and Amol review Keir Starmer’s first 100 days in office.
Iran, Israel and the Middle East crisis explained
How did we get here and what happens next?
Ruby Wax talks to Amol
The comedian and campaigner on mental health and the art of the celebrity interviews.
Keir Starmer’s interview - the analysis
Amol and Nick with their take on Keir Starmer’s first Today interview since becoming PM.
The Keir Starmer interview
Join Nick as he brings you his full interview with the PM.
Will the Lebanon blasts lead to an escalation in the Middle East?
Amol and Nick discuss what Israel’s attack on Hezbollah means for tensions in the region.
Bonus Q&A – BBC jargon, who makes Today and covering the US election
Amol and Nick return with another bonus podcast, answering some more of your questions.
Doom, Gloom and the NHS
Amol and Nick on what can be done to improve the health service.
Will the victims of Grenfell ever get justice?
Following a scathing review Nick asks whether anyone will now be held accountable.
Starmer’s ‘black holes’: What will fill them?
Amol and Nick give their take on the PM’s ‘Things Can Only Get Worse’ speech.
Summer special – celebrity Q&A
Amol and Nick take questions from friends of the pod.
Summer special: Is journalism in crisis?
The Today Podcast x When It Hits The Fan
Social media and the riots: Musk, misinformation and moral responsibility.
Should social platforms be forced to go further in stopping the spread of hate?
Bonus episode - Frank Skinner opens up to Amol
Amol talks class, Catholicism and comedy with Frank Skinner.
How do we turbo-charge Britain’s economy?
Amol assembles an expert panel as the chancellor goes for growth.
Bonus Q&A: Young MPs, podcast impartiality and the state of political journalism
Amol and Nick answer more of your questions.
Mary Beard on power, succession and rebellions
Amol and Nick get a classical take on current US and UK politics.
Biden quits - but can Kamala beat Trump?
Amol, Nick and Justin Webb on a big twist in the race for the White House.
Starmer, Trump, and the New World Order
What could a possible Trump victory mean for Keir Starmer?
Can political rhetoric kill?
Amol and Nick on the repercussions of the assassination attempt on Donald Trump.
New MPs, new government... new politics?
Amol and Nick on why prisons are at the top of Starmer’s in-tray.
Reeves goes for growth in the Treasury, Starmer takes to the world stage
Amol and Nick on Labour’s plan for growth and the politics of Keir Starmer’s US trip.
Post-election pod: How will Labour govern? And who will take charge of the Tories?
Amol and Nick give their take on the key questions thrown up by the election.
Election Night Fever and the Challenge across the Channel
Amol and Nick guide you through election night and reflect on the campaign.
Bonus Q&A – 'None of the Above' on ballot papers & election night cliché bingo.
Amol and Nick answer your questions in this election-week bonus episode.
It’s election week!
Amol and Nick on the parties’ get-out-the-vote messages.
Should we trust the polls?
Amol and Nick on whether we should be sceptical of polls predicting a ‘supermajority’.
Newscast x The Today Podcast x When It Hits The Fan
In this mash up of BBC pods Amol looks at the role of the media in the election.
Sunak’s betting crisis, Starmer’s gender row and Farage takes on the Mail
Amol and Nick on the last full week of the election campaign.
Bonus Q&A – Why do politicians use big numbers and why do we vote with pencils?
Amol and Nick answer your questions in this bonus episode.
Growing pains: how to grow an economy and get young people voting
Amol and Nick look at whether pledges on economic growth are likely to be delivered.
Farage’s non-manifesto, should Corbyn have stood for the Greens and where’s Boris Johnson?
Amol and Nick look at the state of the campaign as postal votes begin to drop.
Extra! The Today Podcast Live! Bonus episode ft. James May
More from Amol and Nick in the second part of The Today Podcast live show.
The Today Podcast: Live!
Get Amol and Nick’s take on the election campaign so far – recorded with a live audience.
Manifesto week, political earthquakes and interview tactics
Amol and Nick discuss manifesto week here and look at the European election results.
Sunak squares up, Farage steps in
Amol and Nick on two possible election game-changers.
Sunak and Starmer go head to head
Amol and Nick look ahead to the TV election debates.
Starmer, Socialism & Diane Abbott - whose side is he really on?
Nick looks at the dividing lines developing during the first days of Election 2024.
Rishi Sunak Talks to Today
Amol and Nick on the first set-piece interview of the election campaign.
Election announcement special
Amol and Nick discuss why the PM has called an election now.
What does Keir Starmer really believe in?
Amol and Nick on what a fresh set of pledges say about defining Starmerism.
Hung parliament or thumping majority? And why do we all feel so skint?
Amol looks into the local election results and asks why so many people feel so hard up.
Cutting through the spin – elections bonus ep
Amol and Nick give their take on the election results in this bonus pod.
AI and humanity’s future: chilling or thrilling?
Amol & Nick take on Stephen Fry’s challenge & look at what the future of AI might entail.
Could an MP present the Today programme?
Nick looks into a question about which programmes MPs should be allowed to present.
Q&A – lightweight politicians, interviews that made you blush… Ft Esther Rantzen & Stephen Fry
Amol and Nick tackle questions from listeners and friends of the pod.
Smoke-free generation: Is this Sunak’s legacy?
Amol and Nick on what the major intervention on smoking says about Sunak’s premiership.
Where’s the money coming from?
Nick asks whether politicians are being honest about the state of the national finances.
Tragedy in Gaza: Will this week’s events change anything?
Nick analyses two big events in the Middle East with former spy chief Sir Alex Younger.
Why should you have to pay for the BBC?
Amol and Nick explore the future of the BBC and how it should be paid for.
Alastair Campbell on the changing face of Starmer’s Labour
Amol speaks to Alastair Campbell about what’s in Starmer’s arsenal.
Revolt on the right! Reform, Rishi and (Red) Wall-to-Wall Chaos
Amol (and Nick) look at what impact Lee Anderson’s defection will have in the red wall.
Why the Home Office is ‘dysfunctional’ - Sacked immigration chief speaks out
Amol and Nick ask David Neal why he thinks he was really fired as immigration chief.
Hunt’s Budget - will it make a difference?
Amol and Nick ask whether the Budget will help change the political and economic weather.
By-election bonus: Rochdale, Galloway, Gaza… what now?
Amol and Nick look at what the result in Rochdale tells us.
Mob rule: Where should we draw the line on protest?
Amol and Nick on protests, prejudice and why many Tories won’t call out Lee Anderson.
Disgrace! Why are MPs playing politics with the Middle East?
Amol and Nick discuss the chaos in the Commons over a ceasefire vote.
How did the culture wars take over? Ft Jon Ronson
Amol and Nick look at the impact the culture wars are having on our lives.
Why we need to talk about cancer ft. Stephen Fry
Amol and Nick ask people affected by cancer why it’s so important to talk about it.
Does nanny (state) know best?
From smoking to sugar, what’s the problem with a bit of nanny now and then?
How do we deal with President Trump (again)?
Amol and Nick on a possible return to power for Trump, featuring broadcaster Megyn Kelly.
Does Starmer need Scotland to win the general election?
Amol and Nick on whether Labour need to win Scotland to take the keys to No 10.
Is democracy dying?
Amol and Nick explore why young people are turning to strongman leaders.
The Moments In History Amol and Nick Wish They’d Covered
Our hosts answer your questions, like what do they do when guests make outrageous claims?
News Review of the Year
Amol and Nick review the big stories of 2023 and pick their favourite Today interviews
Esther Rantzen on a Christmas she did not expect to see
Amol and Nick speak to the TV legend about the impact lung cancer is having on her life
Is Putin in danger of winning in Ukraine?
Why has the Ukraine war fallen from the top of the news agenda?
Sunk! Is Sunak’s Tory Party over?
Amol and Nick discuss Sunak’s woes as Today gets the only interview with Suella Braverman.
Why Generation Rent are so angry
Labour’s Angela Rayner on why the young are struggling to get onto the housing ladder.
Are these tax cuts for real?
Amol and Nick assess conflicting headlines to get to the bottom of the Autumn Statement.
James May: On Top Gear, tea and driverless cars
Amol and Nick talk to James May ahead of his Today programme guest edit.
Revolting! How much trouble are Sunak and Starmer in?
Amol and Nick reflect on a tough week for both Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak.
David Cameron In, Suella Braverman Out
Amol and Nick discuss Rishi Sunak’s reshuffle gamble
The Politics of Protest: Suella Braverman vs the police
Why is the home secretary taking on the Met commissioner… and the PM?
Covidshambles: The human cost of chaos in No 10
Amol and Nick ask what difference a less chaotic approach to the pandemic would have made
Your Questions Answered
Amol and Nick answer your questions in this bonus episode of The Today Podcast.
What hope for peace?
Amol and Nick discuss the prospect of peace in the Middle East.
What Is This War Really About?
Amol and Nick discuss what’s happening in Israel and Gaza and why it matters.
Horror in Israel and Gaza - What next?
Amol and Nick look at what the conflict could mean for the wider world.
I cried after presenting my first Today programme
Amol and Nick talk about the first time they presented Today
Can Rishi Sunak win it for the Tories?
Join Amol & Nick as Today gets the only interview with the PM after his conference speech.
Introducing The Today Podcast
Amol and Nick give their take on the biggest stories of the week.