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People Talk... Politics

Booking Overview

A weekly political affairs interview podcast focused on British policy, geopolitics, diplomacy, and the Middle East, typically featuring senior politicians, diplomats, journalists, and policy experts interviewed by Pinsker Centre fellows. Credible pitches would include former government officials, ambassadors, foreign-policy analysts, think-tank leaders, and authors or journalists with authoritative expertise; booking difficulty is high because recent guests hold prominent public and institutional roles.

Metrics

Episodes: 69

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: United Kingdom

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

pinskercentre@gmail.com

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Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Senior government officials, former ambassadors and diplomats, elected politicians, prominent journalists and authors, and senior think-tank or foreign-policy experts with direct subject-matter expertise.
Required Achievements:  
Held senior government, diplomatic, or international-organization positions, Directed a recognized foreign-policy or regional research program, Written influential books or worked in senior editorial roles at major publications, Served as an elected national or regional political leader

Recent Guest Discussions

Hillel Neuer - Institutional Bias At The United Nations, Authoritarian Regimes’ Use Of The UN, And Structural Bias In The Un’s Engagement With Israel

Arlene Foster - Violence Against Women And Girls, Extremism, Antisemitism, And Unionism In Northern Ireland

Matthew D'Ancona - Post-truth Politics, Political Truth, Global Affairs, And Shifts In The International Balance

Stephen Evans - Twenty-first-century Diplomacy, Afghanistan, NATO, The Cold War, And Lessons From Past Conflicts

Behnam Ben Taleblu - Iran’s Role In A Changing Middle East, Regional Geopolitical Shifts, And Iran’s Nuclear And Foreign-policy Position

Recent Topics

Geopolitics, Diplomacy, British Politics, Middle East, Foreign Policy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
People Talk... Politics
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EP. 69 - Rev. Dr. Philip McCormack on the foundations and defence of Western values

September 10, 2026

In this episode, Policy Fellow Pia Comer and Rev Dr Philip McCormack discuss the philosophical foundations of Western values and the challenge of defending them in modern institutions. Philip explores the natural rights tradition, the Judeo-Christian roots of Western political thought, and whether principles such as life, liberty and human dignity can be sustained and defended within institutions such as the British Army and the wider international order.

EP. 68 - Chris Carney on the global AI race and the importance of international cooperation

August 02, 2026

In this episode, Policy Fellow Sam Field and former U.S. Congressman Chris Carney discuss the geopolitical, economic and national security implications of artificial intelligence. Chris explores competition between the United States and China, the risks AI poses to critical infrastructure and democratic societies, and why governments must work together to establish effective international safeguards before a major crisis occurs. Chris Carney is a former U.S. representative for Pennsylvania's ...

Ep. 67 - Hillel Neuer on institutional bias at the UN

July 07, 2026

In this episode, Policy Fellow Yossi Hurst and UNWatch Executive Director Hillel Neuer discuss past and present institutional bias at the United Nations. Hillel discusses how the UN is often used by authoritarian regimes to bolster their legitimacy as well as the structural biases in how the UN engages with Israel. 

Frequently asked questions

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People Talk... Politics
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How do I get in touch with People Talk... Politics?

Its publicly listed email is pinskercentre@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for People Talk... Politics?

The publicly listed email for People Talk... Politics: pinskercentre@gmail.com.

How many listeners does People Talk... Politics have?

Podseeker estimates People Talk... Politics reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for People Talk... Politics?

People Talk... Politics typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Senior government officials, former ambassadors and diplomats, elected politicians, prominent journalists and authors, and senior think-tank or foreign-policy experts with direct subject-matter expertise. Common among recent guests: Held senior government, diplomatic, or international-organization positions; Directed a recognized foreign-policy or regional research program; Written influential books or worked in senior editorial roles at major publications. Recent guests include Hillel Neuer, Arlene Foster, and Matthew D'Ancona.

How hard is it to get booked on People Talk... Politics?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does People Talk... Politics cover?

Recent episodes cover Geopolitics, Diplomacy, British Politics, Middle East, and Foreign Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

pinskercentre@gmail.com

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