Influential with Katty Kay

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The BBC's Katty Kay sits down for in-depth conversations with some of the most powerful and change making people in the worlds of culture, business and science. From world-renowned chefs and dancers, to the people redefining the way we think about medicine, business strategy and literature, Katty's informal, unscripted interviews reveal the people behind the personas that are inspiring the world today.

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    • Jan 25, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 23m AVG DURATION
    • 9 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Influential with Katty Kay

    José Andrés

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 24:01


    José Andrés is a world renowned chef and restaurateur who is also the founder of the disaster - relief nonprofit World Central Kitchen.

    Jane Wurwand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 23:18


    Katty travels to Los Angeles to meet Jane Wurwand, who founded the skincare company Dermalogica. Dermalogica's products are used in more than 100 countries around the world.

    Michael Lewis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 23:41


    Katty visits a bookshop with author Michael Lewis who is known for bestselling books like Moneyball, The Blind Side, The Big Short, and Going Infinite.

    Misty Copeland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2024 23:38


    Ballerina Misty Copeland is the first African American woman to become a Principal Dancer at the American Ballet Theatre. Katty spoke to Misty at Lincoln Center in New York City.

    Hugh Bonneville

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 23:38


    Hugh Bonneville is an actor who is best known for iconic roles in series like Downton Abbey and W1A, as well as films like Notting Hill, Iris, and the Paddington series.

    Ken Follett

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 23:39


    Katty travels to the UK to visit Ken Follett, who is the author of dozens of bestselling novels such as “The Pillars of the Earth” & “Eye of the Needle.”

    Anthony Fauci

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 23:40


    Katty speaks with Dr. Anthony Fauci, who served as America's top doctor during the Covid - 19 pandemic, about why he left the government and decided to become a university professor.

    Ina Garten

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 23:33


    Katty visits the home of Ina Garten, who created the Barefoot Contessa cookbooks and a television empire. The two discuss Garten's culinary success as well as her unusual career path.

    Wendell Pierce

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 23:09


    Katty travels to New Orleans to sit down with actor Wendell Pierce, who is known for his roles in hit TV series like The Wire, Suits, and Jack Ryan.

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