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12: David Baddiel: God, Anti-Semitism and the Y-Word Apr 03, 2023

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How aware are you of anti-Semitism in Britain? Comedian and author David Baddiel tells Alastair and Rory about his family, his upbringing and his views on anti-Semitism in modern Britain.

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11: Gary Lineker: Politics, football and the BBC Mar 27, 2023

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Gary Lineker is regularly told to 'stick to football'. Now, after recently tweeting his views on the Government’s refugee policy, the Match Of The Day presenter sits down with Alastair and Rory to discuss his upbringing, life in the public eye, and what really happened after he was suspended (and later reinstated) in his role at the BBC.

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10: Rahima Mahmut: The Uyghur Genocide Mar 20, 2023

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How much do you know about what's happening to the Uyghurs in Xinjiang, China?

Alastair is joined by Rahima Mahmut, an Uyghur artist, activist, and the chair of 'Stop Uyghur Genocide' to explore the harrowing topic in detail.

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9: Bernie Sanders: A fight for equality Mar 13, 2023

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Longest serving independent Senator of the United States Bernie Sanders has spent his life fighting for the rights of working people. Today, he joins Rory and Alastair to discuss income inequality, the two-party system and its limitations, healthcare reform and whether or not his success in debates against Hillary Clinton inadvertently played a part in Trump's presidential victory...

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8: Bertie Ahern: The Troubles, peace, and the future of Ireland Mar 06, 2023

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How did the violence of The Troubles come to an end on the island of Ireland?

Bertie Ahern, former Irish Taoiseach who served from 1997 to 2008, speaks to Alastair about his father's time in the IRA, how Ireland has changed over the last three decades, and what it was liking working alongside Tony Blair, Bill Clinton, Martin McGuinness and Ian Paisley on the road the Belfast Good Friday Agreements.

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7: Fiona Hill: Working with Trump and fighting against Putin Feb 27, 2023

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From a coal-miner's daughter to the White House. Fiona Hill became a leading foreign policy advisor to three presidents, a United States National Security Council official, and a key witness in Donald Trump's 2019 impeachment hearings. In this fascinating interview for Leading, Hill talks about her upbringing in Bishop Auckland, the future of the Ukraine conflict, and what it was really like working under Trump…

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6: David Lammy: The Future of Foreign Policy Feb 20, 2023

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Is David Lammy the next politician to represent Britain on the global stage? Alastair and Rory speak to the Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs about his upbringing, the Department for International Development, the Labour Party, tribalism in politics, and the role of foreign policy for Britain today.

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5: Michael Johnson: Politics, protest, and sport Feb 13, 2023

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Do athletes now have a responsibility to use their platform to promote political change?

Four-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Johnson sits down with Alastair to discuss the future of athletics, drugs in sport, political polarisation, and recovering from a stroke that doctors feared could stop him from ever walking again.

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4: Michel Barnier: The Truth Behind Brexit Feb 06, 2023

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Who is the EU's man behind Brexit? How did he combat Britain's negotiating tactics? What is life like at the top of European politics?

Alastair and Rory are joined by Michel Barnier, the EU's chief Brexit negotiator, three years on from Britain's exit from the European Union.

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3: Alan Milburn: Can the NHS be saved? Jan 30, 2023

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Is the NHS beyond saving? Could a Labour government fix it? How should Rishi Sunak deal with strikes?

This week on Leading, Alastair and Rory are joined by former Secretary of State for Health, Alan Milburn. Alan is credited for delivering modernisation to the NHS in the New Labour years, introducing foundation trusts, and is Rory’s hero for his work on reform.

Tune in to hear his thoughts on the struggles of being an MP, the biggest challenges facing the NHS, and Labour’s lack of clarity in opposition.

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