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In-depth, hard-hitting interviews with newsworthy personalities.
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Stephen Sackur speaks to Danny Danon, Israeli MP and former ambassador at the United Nations. Israel and Iran are on the brink of a war which could ignite the entire Middle East. Having neutralised an Iranian missile barrage, will the Israeli government listen to its allies and step back, or seek a new level of retribution and deterrence?
Stephen Sackur speaks to the actor Eddie Marsan, whose ability to play troubled, sometimes violent characters has made him a staple on stage and screen. He’s a relative rarity, an actor with genuine working class roots. Is there a diversity problem in the performing arts when it comes to class?
Stephen Sackur speaks to Paul Caruana Galizia, whose mother, Daphne, was a Maltese journalist who was assassinated for exposing endemic corruption and sleaze. Six years on, have her family won their fight for accountability and justice?
Stephen Sackur speaks to Zimbabwean opposition politician Job Sikhala. He was recently released after almost two years in jail. Now he’s promising to build a grassroots movement to challenge the ruling Zanu-PF party. But amid economic crisis and political repression, is change possible?
Stephen Sackur speaks to Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf. His first year in the top job has been tough. Is the Scottish National Party's supremacy in peril?
1Another opportunity to hear Stephen Sackur's interview with the writer and computer game creator Naomi Alderman. Her most recent novel - The Future - is a techno thriller set at the end of days. Is the apocalypse she imagines all too possible?
Stephen Sackur speaks to the bioethicist, disability rights campaigner and writer Tom Shakespeare. Should we embrace difference, rather than use science to root it out?
Stephen Sackur speaks to one of America’s fiercest opponents of abortion rights, Lila Rose. The US Supreme Court has overturned Roe v Wade, but she wants to go much further - to a total nationwide abortion ban. Is that a step too far for the American public?
Stephen Sackur speaks to Guyana’s President Mohamed Irfaan Ali. Vast offshore oil and gas reserves are transforming the Guyanese economy. But amid territorial tension with neighbouring Venezuela and environmental concerns, will oil prove to be a blessing or a curse?
Stephen Sackur is on the road in Guyana, South America, home to globally significant ecosystems and now one of the world's biggest offshore oil and gas reserves. As Guyana experiences record economic growth, will its people feel the benefit?
Stephen Sackur speaks to philosopher Judith Butler, who has been at the centre of the fierce debate about sex, gender and self-identity for three decades. Their new book suggests those sceptical of gender fluidity and self-identity are part of a global authoritarian trend. Is that fair?
Stephen Sackur speaks to the President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader. His country’s economy is growing fast, as neighbouring Haiti sinks deeper into an economic and security crisis. Will the Dominican Republic help a neighbour in need, or put self-interest first?
Stephen Sackur speaks to the former politician and justice campaigner Chris Mullin. He did much to expose the miscarriage of justice which saw six men wrongly convicted of IRA bombings in Birmingham 50 years ago. Were the right lessons learned from that grave injustice?
Stephen Sackur speaks to Jan Egeland, secretary general of the Norwegian Refugee Council. He’s just back from Gaza; before that, he was on the Chad/Sudan border. Hundreds of thousands of people are in life threatening danger. Is the international community failing to protect the most vulnerable?
Haiti is on the brink; armed gangs are rampant, basic services are broken, millions of people are at risk. The prime minister is stepping down, and there are calls for armed international intervention. Can it be saved? Stephen Sackur speaks to Claude Joseph, the country’s former acting prime minister.
Stephen Sackur speaks to Leonid Volkov, long-time ally and adviser to Russia’s late opposition leader Alexey Navalny. President Vladimir Putin is almost certain to be resoundingly re-elected in upcoming elections. His most dangerous political opponent is dead. Is it game over for the anti-Putin movement?
Stephen Sackur is in Oakland, California, to speak to Ericka Huggins, an original member of the 1960s Black Panther Party. She experienced violence, imprisonment and vilification in the controversial campaign for black power. Do the Panthers have lessons for the Black Lives Matter movement?
Stephen Sackur speaks to Riyad Mansour, the Palestinian Ambassador to the UN. Talks to end, or at least suspend, the war in Gaza haven’t worked. The humanitarian situation for two million Palestinians and the 100-plus Israeli hostages is desperate. Why are the diplomats failing?
Stephen Sackur speaks to the writer Sathnam Sanghera, whose own identity as the British son of Indian immigrants led him to look afresh at the legacy of the British Empire.
Russia’s neighbour Georgia is closely watching what happens in Ukraine. It shares a 900km border with Russia, who invaded in 2008. Russian troops are stationed in two separatist regions. Georgia has just been granted EU candidate status and talks of joining NATO, yet its government is seen by some as sympathetic to Russia. Sarah Montague talks to the Georgian President, Salome Zourabichvili. Where does Georgia's destiny lie - with Russia or the West?
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very sad, that Jan actually believes he is making a difference. what he is doing, is keeping himself in a job......
let's not forget. the slaughter that was acted out on Israel by Hamas. no. iIsrael has not acted, unwisely.
People wishing in depth mainstream coverage of Israel-Gaza can check Canada's Power & Politics podcast. Five nights a week. Better coverage than most.
Last time Hardtalk had someone from Israel on was nearly three weeks ago. Gazans killed were reported around a thousand. The number of Gazans killed is now reported around NINE thousand. What ya think? Time to get someone on from Israel again??
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what a Moran ! shameful
The interviewer missed an opportunity to ask him. Why do you talk with that put on British accent?
strange how they don't talk about the FGM in Indonesia and Malaysia, its growing there in response to further islamisation. Didnyou choose to highlight the Sierra Leone one because it is not linked to Islam?
recorded two times!
even ambassador sounded like he just came to interview after shooting rounds from the trenches..very focused..very determined.. brave men victory is yours.
hahaha U are a LIAR N FORTUNE TELLER! hilarious..he needs to bckup valid rational for supporting russia not just say support as payback..if your friends oppress some1 would u still side with opressor friend? if so u are supporting him then u are equally guilty as oppressor for not spking out against oppression.
mtchewwwww
another useless organization with smokescreen n self serving usurping millions in donations while pretending to work for humanitarian crises. GREAT journalist questioning n horrible guest evading questions n spking like a robot n scripted answers.
What an indifferent and unsympathetic host. I like the way Arseniy answered his provocative questions. a As for Ukrainian it was especially painful to listen to this host's questions.
pls put at least one photo of your guest in each podcast
very impressive informative guest, bold n very upto date with info. she delivered data with so clarity, with such good flow ( love intelligent women) i can read intelligent people, its scary i know..would love it if she starts a podcast.
wow mohammad dominated the debate..sounded more like EASY TALK..truth cant be refuted..he is spitting historical undeniable facts n stephen ouch getting K.O crushed him! never seen Stephen knocked out this bad.
very articulate brave man. A warrior fighting for whats right despite that threats he stood up for what's right. I am inspired.
How the F does this interviewer NOT UNDERSTAND!!!!? A bit dense??? YES. Holy $hit yes. Good job Roger Hallam 👌