Dialogos Interviews

President Kevin Baugh

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:03:39 GMT

President Kevin Baugh is the head of state of the micronation of Molossia. Located in the western United States, the 11-acre country has its own navy, army, currency, and dictator, and has therefore attracted widespread attention from millions across the globe.

Here is a link to Molossia's website, if you would like to learn more: https://www.molossia.org/

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Edwina Currie

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 17:51:55 GMT

Edwina Currie is a broadcaster, writer, and former politician. Once one of the biggest names in British politics, Currie served as the Conservative MP for South Derbyshire from 1983 until 1997. During this time, she also served as a health minister under Margaret Thatcher, famously resigning after the salmonella-in-eggs controversy.

After leaving politics, Currie became a successful novelist and television personality, featuring on shows such as I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! and Strictly Come Dancing.

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Nick Davies

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 12:50:46 GMT

Nick Davies is one of the most important investigative journalists of recent times. Most notably, he uncovered the phone hacking scandal in Rupert Murdoch's media empire, initiated the alliance of news organisations that published US war logs and cables obtained by WikiLeaks, and was part of the team that handled the British end of Edward Snowden's leaks about the US National Security Agency.

Davies will also be played by David Tennant in an upcoming series about the phone hacking scandal, called The Hack.

He has written numerous books on journalism and politics, which can be found here: https://www.nickdavies.net/books/

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Mark Drakeford

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 12:16:23 GMT

Mark Drakeford is a Welsh politician who served as First Minister of Wales and Leader of Welsh Labour from 2018 until 2024. He is currently the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language as well as the Member of the Senedd for Cardiff West. He has previously been Minister for Brexit and Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care.

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Princess Nina of Seborga

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 14:53:09 GMT

I am joined by HSH Nina, Princess of Seborga. Since 2019, Princess Nina has been the reigning monarch of the Principality of Seborga, a micronation located in northwestern Italy. Seborga's claims to independence are based on Seborga being excluded from territorial settlements made by the Congress of Vienna after the Napoleonic Wars.

Find out more about Seborga here: https://www.principatodiseborga.com/en

The Principality of Seborga's Instagram account: @princseborga

Princess Nina's Instagram account: @nina_princess_seborga

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Mike Mullane

Sat, 21 Jun 2025 17:52:04 GMT

Mike Mullane is an American former NASA astronaut who completed three space missions aboard the space shuttles Discovery and Atlantis in the 1980s, serving as a mission specialist in the first group of space shuttle astronauts. He returned in 1990. Mullane has since been inducted into the International Space Hall of Fame and has written numerous books, including his memoir, Riding Rockets: The Outrageous Tales of a Space Shuttle Astronaut.

Prior to his career as an astronaut, Mullane was a weapons system operator aboard aircraft in the Vietnam War, completing 134 combat missions in Vietnam.

Purchase Mullane's memoir here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Riding-Rockets-Outrageous-Shuttle-Astronaut/dp/0743276825/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0

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Ryan-Mark Parsons

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 16:04:07 GMT

Ryan-Mark Parsons is a media personality and political advisor. He first achieved success as the youngest-ever contestant on The Apprentice in 2019, aged 19. He went on to feature on other shows, and is a regular political commentator. He currently serves as a parliamentary aide for a Shadow Minister.

Follow him @ryanmarkparsons on X.

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Ann Widdecombe

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:21:23 GMT

Ann Widdecombe is a British politician and television personality. She served as a Conservative MP from 1987 until 2010, holding positions in both John Major's government and William Hague's Shadow Cabinet. Since stepping down as an MP, she became a popular figure on television, appearing on shows such as Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity Big Brother. She returned to politics as a Brexit Party MEP in 2019, until Britain left the EU in 2020, and she is now Reform UK's Immigration and Justice Spokesperson. Known for her outspoken and passionate views, it was a pleasure to interview Widdecombe.

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Jill Wine-Banks

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 11:38:32 GMT

Jill Wine-Banks is an American lawyer who was one of the prosecutors during the Watergate scandal, one of the most impactful moments in American history. Her vital contributions to the obstruction of justice trial ultimately led to the downfall of Richard Nixon. Wine-Banks also served as the first female General Counsel of the American Army under President Jimmy Carter, where she played a crucial role in integrating women into the regular US army, among other achievements. Wine-Banks has also served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the American Bar Association, and she now works as an analyst on MSNBC, as well as the host of the podcasts #SistersinLaw, iGen Politics and Just The Facts with Jill Wine-Banks. She is also the author of the memoir The Watergate Girl.

#SistersinLaw: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIMaYVqnSs6_lj4KFLJrHELW6A6rkMRBp

iGen Politics: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBkcZPHvib9MinKUJtpdspA

Just The Facts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIMaYVqnSs6_o4D0XhfIYPMCUPXOnJ7JO

The Watergate Girl: https://www.amazon.com/Watergate-Girl-Justice-Criminal-President/dp/1250244323/

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Michael Hingson

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 20:22:54 GMT

Interview with Michael Hingson, who was on the 78th floor of World Trade Centre One during the 9/11 attacks. Blind since birth, his relationship with his guide dog, Roselle, was crucial to his, and others', calm and safe escape from the tower. Michael is now a motivational speaker and bestselling author.

Please go to https://michaelhingson.com/ to contact Michael if you would like to invite him to any speaking engagements.

To purchase his books, go to https://michaelhingson.com/books/

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Crissy Outlaw

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 18:30:07 GMT

Interview with Crissy Outlaw, who was once one of America's most successful pornstars from 1999 until she left the industry in 2006 after becoming a Christian. She now speaks out about the harmful effects of pornography, and helps other women escape the industry.

If you would like to support Crissy get the equipment to launch her own podcast, go to https://www.givesendgo.com/Crissyoutlaw to donate!

Follow her on Instagram @crissyoutlaw

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Lord Dominic Johnson

Tue, 20 May 2025 12:28:28 GMT

Interview with Lord Dominic Johnson, a British financier, hedge fund manager and politician, who currently serves as Co-Chairman of the Conservative Party. A great interview with someone at the heart of one of the UK's major parties as it navigates being in opposition.

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Alison Kinnaird MBE

Mon, 12 May 2025 14:19:37 GMT

Interview with Alison Kinnaird MBE, one of the most prominent glass engravers in the world. She is also known for her contributions to Celtic music, and supporting the revival of the Scottish harp. Alison is genuinely one of the most amazing people I have had the honour of interviewing.

Website link: https://www.alisonkinnaird.com/

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Alan Rusbridger

Mon, 05 May 2025 17:15:04 GMT

Interview with Alan Rusbridger, who was Editor-in-Chief of The Guardian from 1995 until 2015. One of the most influential journalists of recent times, he led The Guardian through some of its biggest stories, including the Edward Snowden leaks and WikiLeaks. He is currently editor of Prospect Magazine.

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Paul Templer

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:35:29 GMT

Apologies for the long end to the podcast - it is getting fixed!

Interview with Paul Templer, a man who survived a shocking hippopotamus attack in 1996, with his experience radically changing his approach to life. He now influences others with his insights and launched the Templer Foundation, which seeks to help vulnerable women and children around the world. It is currently active in Zimbabwe and Nepal.

Please consider supporting the Templer Foundation. Here is a link to their website as well as their Instagram account:

https://www.templerfoundation.org/

Instagram: @templerfoundation.

Purchase his book 'Marked for Life: Finding Grace and Grit Where You Least Expect It' here:

https://www.amazon.com/Marked-Life-Finding-Grace-Expect-ebook/dp/B0BG63WWGQ/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1669091818&sr=8-1

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Daniel Wilson

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:12:03 GMT

I interview Daniel Wilson, a content creator known for his Instagram account @greatbritisharchitecture, in which he visits and produces reels on historic British architecture. He has garnered over 300k followers, as well as millions of views.

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Mary McAleese

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:32:26 GMT

In this episode, I speak to Mary McAleese, President of Ireland from 1997 until 2011. We speak about her childhood as a Catholic in Protestant Belfast, the main themes of her Presidency, and her comments on the Catholic Church.

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Timothy Cho

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:40:57 GMT

In this episode, I sit down with Timothy Cho, a two-time North Korean defector, who is now a human rights activist based in the UK. His story is so devastating and harrowing. Despite coming close to death so many times, Cho's resilience saw him come to freedom, and he now uses his experiences to make a positive difference.

Follow his Twitter for updates: @Timothycho08

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Clive Stafford Smith

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 18:14:46 GMT

An interview with human rights lawyer Clive Stafford Smith. He has dedicated his career to working on death penalty cases in the US and other civil rights issues. Having successfully represented over 300 prisoners on death row and dozens of guantananom bay inmates, he has lived a life dedicated to fighting what he sees as deeply flawed justice systems.

It was such a privilege interviewing Clive, and something I will always remember.

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Paula Harriott

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 13:11:32 GMT

An interview with Paula Harriott, Head of Prisoner Engagement at the Prison Reform Trust, and also a former prisoner having served a four year sentence for drug offences from 2004 to 2008, which spurred her on to be involved in prison reform. This was a truly fascinating interview with someone who has reached the depths of despair and adversity, but bounced back and is having a positive impact on the world.

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Carwyn Jones

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 14:16:20 GMT

In this episode, I am honoured to be joined by Carwyn Jones, who served as the third First Minister of Wales, and the leader of Welsh Labour, from 2009 until 2018, and as the Member of the Senedd for Bridgend from 1999 until 2021. We discuss his entry into politics, the relationship between Wales and England, reaching the pinnacle of the Welsh government, and more.

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Sir John Rutter

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 08:00:46 GMT

Sir John Rutter, one of the greatest living composers, joins me to speak about how he reached the pinnacle of choral music. Works of his, such as 'For the Beauty of the Earth' and 'The Lord bless you and keep', among many others, have touched the hearts of millions around the world. Further to this, he has become extremely important for Christmas music, composing and arranging many of the carols we sing today. This is a man who has remained dedicated to his craft for decades, and he will go down in history as one of the greats.

Here is the accompanying article that I wrote in Palatinate: John Rutter CBE: On being ‘Mr. Christmas’ – Palatinate

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Lord Frost

Wed, 22 May 2024 16:43:34 GMT

In this episode, recorded a few weeks before the 4th July election was announced, I am joined by Lord Frost, former Chief Brexit Negotiator and Chief Negotiator of Task Force Europe, to talk about his career, his political ideology, and his thoughts on Sunak.

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Sir Peter Bazalgette

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 17:55:47 GMT

Interview with Sir Peter Bazalgette, a British television executive and producer, considered one of the most influential people in British television. He is responsible for bringing shows such as Big Brother and Deal or No Deal to our screens, as well as serving as Chairman of ITV. He also has a keen interest in promoting the arts, having been the Chairman of Arts Council England. Was such a fun interview.

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Jackie Weaver

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 09:47:57 GMT

In this episode I am joined by Jackie Weaver, the Chief Officer of the Cheshire Association of Local Councils, and an internet sensation who went became internationally famous in 2021 after her viral Zoom call with the disruptive Handforth Parish Council. Thanks so much to Jackie for being so generous with her time and for being such a great guest.

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Dr. Darrell Bock

Sat, 13 Jan 2024 10:40:50 GMT

An interview with Darrell Bock, one of the most prominent New Testament scholars in the world, from Dallas Theological Seminary. Absolutely loved this conversation, especially as someone figuring out what I think about Christianity - hopefully it will also help listeners! At Dallas Theological Seminary, he is currently executive director of Cultural Engagement at The Hendricks Center, and Senior Research Professor of New Testament studies. He has also served as president of the Evangelical Theological Society, a consulting editor for Christianity Today, and on the board of Wheaton College.

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Niklas Frank

Sat, 30 Dec 2023 16:50:00 GMT

(Apologies for one moment in the interview when my audio and Niklas' overlap.) Interview with journalist Niklas Frank, son of Hans Frank, who was Governor-General of Poland for the duration of World War Two, overseeing the deaths of over 4 million people, as well as being Hitler's personal lawyer in the pre-war years. Niklas speaks about his relationship with his father during childhood; how he came to detest his father as he grew up; his concerns about the rise of anti-semitism in Germany today; and more.

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Jonathan Aitken

Sat, 23 Dec 2023 09:40:21 GMT

In-person interview with Jonathan Aitken, a remarkable man who went from Cabinet Minister to prisoner in one of the biggest political scandals in decades, before turning his life around and becoming a Christian in prison. He is now a prison chaplain at Pentonville among many other things. An incredibly humble and warm character who I had the pleasure of recording this episode with.

Linked below are the two volumes that make up his autobiography:

Pride and Perjury by Jonathan Aitken | Waterstones

Porridge and Passion by Jonathan Aitken | Waterstones

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Michael Crick

Sat, 09 Dec 2023 19:16:02 GMT

Michael Crick, the legendary political journalist, known for his time as Politics Editor at Newsnight and as a correspondent at Channel 4, speaks about his career; the state of journalism today; and advice he has for budding journalists (like myself!). Was a joy to talk to someone looked up to by myself and so many others. Very generous with his time.

Find the accompanying profile article I did about him here: https://www.palatinate.org.uk/michael-crick-a-career-in-keeping-the-powerful-in-check/

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Jim Chapman

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 08:00:24 GMT

Jim Chapman, the hugely successful YouTuber and model, joins me to talk about creativity; dealing with fame; the state of the internet nowadays; and more!

A very fun interview with someone who has seen huge success, yet, through it all, he has remained relentlessly creative and strikingly humble.

Feel free to leave a rating and follow the show if you liked it.

Have a nice day

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Neil Kinnock

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 14:47:47 GMT

(Apologies for my poor audio quality.)

Neil Kinnock, one of the most important figures in the history of the Labour Party, serving as its leader and Leader of the Opposition from 1983 to 1992, speaks about his beginnings; his rise to success; dealing with opponents; and more!

A fascinating interview with someone who brought the Labour Party from the brink of collapse in 1983 to the brink of victory in 1992.

Feel free to leave a rating and follow the show if you liked it.

Have a great day and week :)

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Sir Vince Cable

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 12:36:13 GMT

Sir Vince Cable, one of the most prominent Liberal Democrats in recent times, joins me to speak about becoming a liberal; entering politics; his interest in economics; the Coalition; his leadership of the party; and more!

I really enjoyed interviewing such an impactful figure in recent British political history, and hope you enjoyed it to.

Feel free to leave a rating and follow the show if you liked it.

Have a lovely day.

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Iain Dale

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 18:57:19 GMT

Iain Dale, one of Britain's leading political commentators, known for presenting his Monday-Thursday LBC show, his prolific writing career, and more, speaks to me about his interactions with some of Britain's most powerful people; his interviewing style; disagreeing agreeably; times his interviews have made the headlines; and more!

One of Iain's books that was mentioned in the episode: Why Can't We All Just Get Along by Iain Dale | Waterstones

Check out Iain's latest book as well! : On This Day in Politics by Iain Dale | Waterstones

List of Iain's podcasts: 'For the Many'; 'Iain Dale Book Club'; 'Iain Dale All Talk'; and 'The Presidents & Prime Ministers'

And of course, tune into his LBC show, which is on from 7PM until 10PM from Monday to Thursday!

It was such an honour to interview Iain, I hope you enjoyed it!

Feel free to leave a rating and follow the show if you liked it.

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Michael Cockerell

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 08:14:53 GMT

Michael Cockerell, the BBC's most established political documentary maker, speaks about his 50-year career which has seen him interview every Prime Minister since Harold Macmillan, and create political profile documentaries with some of British politics' most influential figures, from Enoch Powell to Boris Johnson. Very few people, if anyone, have had such access to the heart of British politics over such a long period of time, so this was one of the most fascinating conversations I have ever had.

Buy Michael Cockerell's latest book, 'Unmasking Our Leaders'. Here is a link to it: Unmasking Our Leaders by Michael Cockerell | Waterstones

Iain Dale has conveniently compiled a list of Michael Cockerell's documentaries! Here it is: In Praise of Michael Cockerell & Watch His (Almost) Entire | Iain Dale

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Dan Jones

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 17:34:50 GMT

Dan Jones, bestselling historian whose books include The Templars, The Hollow Crown, and Powers and Thrones, selling over one million copies, speaks about the Middle Ages as well as his recent historical novel, Essex Dogs.

Buy Essex Dogs from any good bookshop, here is one link: Essex Dogs by Dan Jones | Waterstones

Also check out Dan's new podcast :This Is History.

Big thanks to Dan for letting me interview him, it was a great privilege!

Thanks for listening to the episode. If you enjoyed it, feel free to leave a rating and follow the show.

Have a great day.

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Dr. William Lane Craig

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 19:25:47 GMT

Dr. William Lane Craig, one of the most prominent defenders of Christianity in the world today, talks about the historical evidence for Jesus' resurrection; the moral argument for God's existence; the relationship between faith and reason; and more!

Like many, I have followed Dr. Craig's work for a long time, so it was a surreal experience to have him on the show - thanks to him and his team for setting this up.

Links to Dr. Craig's organisation:

Website: Reasonable Faith - Website

YouTube: Reasonable Faith - Channel

Thanks for listening to the episode. If you enjoyed it, feel free to leave a rating and follow the show.

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Dominic Sandbrook

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 11:01:24 GMT

In this episode I am joined by the historian, journalist, television presenter and host of The Rest Is History podcast, Dominic Sandbrook.

Check out Dominic's podcast, hosted alongside Tom Holland: The Rest Is History.

Buy Dominic's latest books from any good bookstore, here is a link: Dominic Sandbrook books | Waterstones

It was a great experience to launch the podcast by interviewing such an established historian and lovely person.

Thanks for listening to the episode. If you enjoyed it, feel free to leave a rating and follow the show.

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