Iain Dale All Talk

Iain Dale interviews political journalist and broadcaster Steve Richards. They discuss the huge political moments which changed the course of history over the last eighty years - detailed in his new book TURNING POINTS: CRISIS AND CHANGE IN MODERN BRITAIN FROM 1945 TO TRUSS.

Iain Dale interviews broadcaster Ros Atkins about his career in news, his skill in explaining complex ideas and events in simple terms and his new book 'THE ART OF EXPLANATION: HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH CLARITY AND CONFIDENCE'.

Iain Dale interviews broadcaster Johnny Vaughan about his unique show on Radio X, whether he misses telly, what it takes to be an LBC presenter, his tastes in music and literature, and the tricky subject of listener complaints!

Iain Dale interviews former Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn and former General Secretary of Unite Len McCluskey, live from the Edinburgh Fringe. They talk contemporary politics and Jeremy's next steps, but they also discuss their new poetry book 'Poetry for the Many: An Anthology'.

Iain Dale interviews legendary polling expert Sir John Curtice and Scottish political broadcaster Brian Taylor. They talk all things politics - the current state of play, how things might shift before the next election and what the hot button issues are for the British public. There's even a bit of singing too.

Iain Dale interviews First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf, live from the Edinburgh Fringe. They discuss the SNP's turmoil, filling Nicola Sturgeon's shoes, the racial prejudice he's faced throughout his career... and there are four interruptions!

Iain Dale interviews Labour MP and Shadow Domestic Violence and Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips, live from the Edinburgh Fringe. They discuss what issues matter to the public, Keir Starmer vs Rishi Sunak, whether she'll keep her brief in a reshuffle, the Barbie Movie and much more besides.

Iain Dale interviews columnists Polly Toynbee and Peter Hitchens, live from the Edinburgh Fringe. It gets heated as they discuss the downfall of marriage in the UK, whether Brexit is going well, how to write a column and much more.

Iain Dale interviews former Leader of the Liberal Democrats Vince Cable, live from the Edinburgh Fringe. They discuss what went wrong in the coalition, privatising Royal Mail, the challenges of leading a smaller party and whether he's an 'apologist' for the Chinese government - as well as loads more!

Iain Dale interviews Labour MP Harriet Harman about the privileges committee investigation into Boris Johnson, the death of her husband Jack Dromey and the challenges overcome by women in Westminster.

Iain Dale interviews Alba Party Leader Alex Salmond and former Brexit Secretary David Davis. They talk Scottish politics, whether Brexit could have gone better... and their unusual political friendship.

Iain Dale interviews former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, live from the Edinburgh Fringe. No topics are off-limits and they talk all things SNP; the current turmoil, the record of her government, how Humza Yousaf is getting on... and much more besides.

Iain Dale interviews Shadow Health Secretary and Labour MP Wes Streeting, live at the Edinburgh Fringe. They talk about Wes's spat with the SNP's Stephen Flynn, whether Wes is 'right wing', and his book ONE BOY, TWO BILLS AND A FRY UP: A MEMOIR OF GROWING UP AND GETTING ON.

See this as a tasting menu for the delights to come, in thirteen All Talk interviews recorded in front of a live audience at the Edinburgh Fringe. Featuring Mick Lynch, Jess Phillips, Alex Salmond and David Davis, Nicola Sturgeon, Chris Mullin and Sasha Swire, Wes Streeting, Harriet Harman, Polly Toynbee and Peter Hitchens, Penny Mordaunt, Jeremy Corbyn and Len McCluskey, Sir John Curtice and Brian Taylor - finishing with Humza Yousaf. Enjoy! The full episodes will all be released over the next few weeks.

Iain Dale interviews writer and former MP Chris Mullin alongside acclaimed author Sasha Swire about their passion for political diarism. It's a conversation bursting with great anecdotes culled from the corridors of Westminster, as well as plenty of takes on the current state of politics too.

Iain Dale interviews Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons Penny Mordaunt, live from the Edinburgh Fringe. They talk about her unique role in the Coronation, whether the Tories can win the next election, connecting with the public and how to argue well in the House of Commons, and much else!

Iain Dale interviews General Secretary of the RMT union Mick Lynch, live at the Edinburgh Fringe. They talk about Mick's youth growing up in multicultural West London, becoming active in trade unionism, Keir Starmer's missions, the RMT's ongoing dispute over pay and plans to shut train ticket offices, class conflict and much more besides.

Iain Dale interviews political journalist and author Harry Cole about his work as political editor of The Sun, dealing with the different Downing Street administrations over recent years, how to deal with slow news days and what's coming next in British politics.

Iain Dale interviews economist and author Dr Linda Yueh about growing up in Taiwan and the United States, how to manage a country's economy, the overlap between political and financial crises and her book THE GREAT CRASHES: LESSONS FROM GLOBAL MELTDOWNS AND HOW TO PREVENT THEM.

Iain Dale interviews academic and podcaster Kieran Maguire about his career making football finance make sense, whether there's too much money in the beautiful game... and a surprise phone call from a certain former prime minister. His podcast is THE PRICE OF FOOTBALL. [Recorded in a spacious living room.]