The Interview

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David Miliband, International Rescue Committee President: It’s a new world disorder
Caitríona Perry speaks to David Miliband, President of the International Rescue Committee
05 Jun 2026,25 mins
Reid Hoffman, tech billionaire: AI job revolution
Amol Rajan speaks to LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman about using AI to transform work.
03 Jun 2026,22 mins
Kate Kallot, AI founder: A global digital divide?
Artificial intelligence entrepreneur Kate Kallot on ensuring the Global South keeps pace
01 Jun 2026,22 mins
Maggie O’Farrell, writer: Identity is complicated
Katie Razzall speaks to acclaimed writer Maggie O’Farrell about her work
29 May 2026,23 mins
Aisha Musa, former leader: Can Sudan rebuild?
Former Sudanese leader Aisha Musa on war, refugees and the collapse of democracy.
27 May 2026,22 mins
Chaka Khan, singer: Music is a calling
Nick Grimshaw and Annie Macmanus speak to singer Chaka Khan about her life and career.
25 May 2026,26 mins
Jennifer Riria, banking chief: Financial system still excludes women
Leanna Byrne speaks to microfinance pioneer Jennifer Riria about her development work
22 May 2026,23 mins
Daniel Noboa, Ecuador President: A war on gangs
Caitriona Perry speaks to President Noboa about the fight against international gangs
20 May 2026,23 mins
Fatima Bio, Sierra Leone First Lady: Speaking up
Sierra Leone’s first lady on escaping child marriage and rising to political prominence
18 May 2026,23 mins
Leopoldo Lopez, Venezuelan opposition leader: I am not bitter
James Menendez speaks to Leopoldo Lopez, a Venezuelan opposition leader
15 May 2026,23 mins
Yurii Tokar: Russia deployed Kenyans to death zone
Waihiga Mwaura speaks to Ukraine ambassador about claims Kenyans deployed to front line
13 May 2026,23 mins
Mikhail Ulyanov: Rescuing Iran nuclear talks
Russia’s nuclear envoy on rescuing Iran talks and Moscow’s offer to act as a mediator
11 May 2026,21 mins
Hanan Balkhy, WHO chief for Sudan and Iran: work continues despite conflicts
Daniel Dadzie speaks to Hanan Balkhy, WHO regional director for the Eastern Mediterranean
08 May 2026,22 mins
Emma Grede, entrepreneur: Success needs trade-offs
Amol Rajan speaks to entrepreneur Emma Grede about trade-offs and success.
06 May 2026,23 mins
Sam Liang, Otter.ai CEO: AI captures everything
Zoe Kleinman speaks to Sam Liang about why human beings are imperfect listeners
04 May 2026,22 mins
Robert Brovdi, Ukraine drone commander: Striking inside Russia
Ukrainian commander on how drones are striking deep inside Russian territory.
01 May 2026,22 mins
SungAh Lee, International Organisation for Migration: Sudan needs us
Waihiga Mwaura speaks to SungAh Lee about the ‘world’s worst humanitarian crisis’.
29 Apr 2026,23 mins
Ringo Starr, musician: I never play music alone
Regan Morris speaks to Ringo Starr about his career as he releases his latest solo album.
27 Apr 2026,22 mins
Isaac Larian, entrepreneur: Failure is the foundation for success
Rahul Tandon speaks to entrepreneur Isaac Larian about his journey from poverty in Iran.
24 Apr 2026,22 mins
Dr Kalema-Zikusoka, wildlife vet: Saving gorillas
A Ugandan wildlife vet on how saving gorillas actually starts with improving human lives.
22 Apr 2026,23 mins
Arlo Parks, singer-songwriter: I want to make music that lasts
Mark Savage speaks to singer-songwriter Arlo Parks about her life and music career.
20 Apr 2026,23 mins
The Epstein survivors speak
Victoria Derbyshire speaks to survivors of paedophile Jeffrey Epstein
17 Apr 2026,22 mins,
John Healey, UK Defence Secretary: Russia’s covert operations
Adam Fleming speaks to the UK Defence Secretary about covert Russian submarine operations
15 Apr 2026,21 mins
Mark Suzman, Gates Foundation: Countries should be embarrassed
Sam Fenwick speaks to Mark Suzman, Gates Foundation CEO, about cuts to global aid
13 Apr 2026,22 mins
Simukai Chigudu, African politics professor: I support reparations
Amol Rajan speaks to Simukai Chigudu about the legacy of empire
10 Apr 2026,23 mins
Parmy Olson, AI expert: Who controls the future?
Misha Glenny speaks to technology writer Parmy Olson about AI, power and inequality.
08 Apr 2026,23 mins
Eric Idle, comedian: Nothing is off limits in comedy
John Wilson speaks to comedian Eric Idle, star of Monty Python, about his life and career.
06 Apr 2026,12 mins
Jeremy Hansen, astronaut: Moon mission shows best of humanity
Rebecca Morelle speaks to astronaut Jeremy Hansen ahead of the Artemis II Moon mission.
03 Apr 2026,22 mins
Winnie Byanyima, head of UNAids: I am somebody who fights for social justice and gender equality
Catherine Byaruhanga talks to Winnie Byanyima of UNAids, about Uganda, funding and the UN
01 Apr 2026,22 mins
Mohammed Idris, Nigeria’s Information Minister: Stopping militant attacks
Victoria Uwonkunda speaks to Nigeria’s Information Minister after deadly militant attacks
30 Mar 2026,23 mins