The Maro Itoje One

In his first interview since resigning from Keir Starmer's government, the former Defence Secretary John Healey talks about the threats we face, his hopes for a Burnham government, and why he thinks the Treasury is in denial.Producer: Hannah Wilkinson 

In his first ever interview, the Prime Minister's former Chief of Staff Morgan McSweeney lifts the lid on winning power, dealing with Trump, and how project Starmer fell apart.Producer: Hannah Wilkinson. 

The new First Minister of Wales Rhun ap Iorwerth on what Wales really wants, why Reform surged in the Senedd election, and how working as a nightclub bouncer will help him deal with Andy Burnham. 

Mark Butcher welcomes Phillip DeFreitas, Mark Alleyne, Ebony Rainford-Brent and Raj Tulsiani to discuss the Black Lives Matter movement, how cricket can become more diverse on the pitch and in the boardroom, and the racist abuse DeFreitas suffered during his England career.<br /> ... Show More

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the best of Eoin Sheahan's interviews from the launch of the Investec Champions Cup at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. We hear from Craig Casey and Garry Ringrose ahead of Saturday's clash of Leinster and Munster at the Aviva ... Show More

<p>Listen to a powerful interview with former England Rugby international Luther Burrell, speaking to Darren Bent, Darren Ambrose and Alex Crook on the Boot Room about racism he's experienced within his sport. </p><br><p>Also on the podcast, we hear from England and Man City wing ... Show More

Stephen Jones is joined by Lawrence Dallaglio, Alex Lowe and Stuart Barnes to discuss wins for England, France and Scotland in the Six Nations. Plus, find out why the panel think Maro Itoje should be leading the Lions as well as his country Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ... Show More

HARDtalk’s Stephen Sackur speaks to Michael Holding, the former West Indies cricket great who is now a prominent voice confronting racism. In England, there’s a fierce debate about how best to root out racism, following vile abuse aimed at black footballers. But it’s an issue con ... Show More

Another footballer tackles the government.A tweet from Aston Villa footballer Tyrone Mings criticising the home secretary Priti Patel has turned attention to politicians’ responses to racism in sport. We speak to his club-mate and England Women veteran Anita Asante about the stru ... Show More

<p>On today’s episode, we are joined by a top England Rugby International, who in recent times won the Premiership title with Leicester Tigers before returning to his roots with Bristol Bears. Ellis Genge faced early struggles in his life, growing up in the working class area of ... Show More

David Pocock, the former rugby star turned independent senator, embraces the label of “weirdo” for his belief that sports and politics should go hand in hand. The former rugby star isn’t afraid to challenge the status quo, famously refused to marry until same-sex couples had the ... Show More

<p>The Times Chief Football Writer Henry Winter joins Nat &amp; Gregor to explore the need for football to lead from the front in the battle against racism across the globe.</p><br><p>More vocal players, fearless protests and stronger sanctions are all up for debate as they ask w ... Show More