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Carole Walker and Tom Rivers assess the global effects of Trump’s 90-day pause on most of the latest tariffs. Also on the programme: the latest from Russia’s spring offensive in Ukraine and why European leaders are embracing US right-wing media. Then: which countries have the best and worst tourists? Plus: we check in with Andrew Mueller at the Delphi Economic Forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vladimir Putin agrees in principle to a Ukraine ceasefire. We speak with Charles Hecker about how the US will respond. Then: panellists John Everard and Carole Walker discuss what Russia wants, how to fight a tariff war and whether restaurants should rate their customers. Plus: our weekly letter is from Hong Kong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The peaceful transition of power is under way in Washington, as Senate Republicans elect a new majority leader. Carole Walker and Theo Usherwood also discuss the ongoing political and economic crises in Berlin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Russia's latest barrage of strikes on Ukraine has prompted Zelensky to issue a fresh plea for direct military interventions from the West. Our panellists today, Robin Brant and Carole Walker, join Andrew Mueller to discuss Ukraine's latest call to arms. Plus: What the future looks like for the controversial message app Telegram, and can the "right to disconnect" really save you from your boss?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Carole Walker and Somnath Batabyal discuss why India's Narendra Modi might have been punished by his electorate, lessons from D-Day as world leaders mark 80 years in Normandy and whether the EU elections matter for other countries. Plus: can classical music ward off raucous Finnish beach goers?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Christopher Cermak is joined by political commentator Carole Walker and Asia defence expert Alessio Patalano to discuss US warnings that Russia is developing a space-based nuclear weapon. Plus: Andrew Mueller checks in from Germany ahead of the Munich Security Conference.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Georgina Godwin is joined by panellists Carole Walker and Bill Hayton. They discuss the growing tensions between China and the US ahead of the Taiwanese elections, South Africa's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, whether presidents should receive political immunity and the art of a band member reshuffle. Plus: Monocle's Tamsin Howard speaks to the creator of hit TV show ‘The Traitors'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How will history remember the late former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger? Carole Walker and Ivor Gaber discuss his achievements, mistakes and lasting influence on global politics. Plus: Can Liz Truss drum up support for Ukraine in Washington and is the BBC right to make cuts to its investigative programme, Newsnight?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former British ambassador to North Korea John Everard and broadcaster Carole Walker discuss trilateral condemnation of Pyongyang's arms transfers to Russia. Plus: what are the implications of electing a speaker of the House who opposes aid to Ukraine? And: French intelligence claims that Moscow state actors are behind the bedbug panic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andrew Mueller is joined by Somnath Batabyal and Carole Walker to discuss the role of former and shadow leaders in diplomacy, as Boris Johnson calls for more aid to Ukraine and Keir Starmer meets with Europol officials. Plus: is workplace feedback out of fashion?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nina dos Santos is joined by journalist Marie Le Conte and political commentator and Times Radio presenter Carole Walker to discuss the Sweden-Iraq tensions over the recent Quran burning, and the banks being told to respect free speech. Plus, are tourists pushing worshippers out of sacred spaces? And is the EU right to rename the Falkland Islands? Finally, we head to Wellington, New Zealand for the latest episode of ‘The Commuter'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After a brief ceasefire breaks down in Sudan, we discuss what could happen next. In the studio, Anna Rosenberg and Carole Walker discuss the EU's plan for curbs on Ukrainian grain, Ron DeSantis's road to 2024 and the return of cassette tapes. Plus: the designers behind a new “Sculpted Series” of furniture at Salone del Mobile.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Carole Walker, sitting in for Matt Chorley, speaks to key figures that drafted the deal including Mark Durkan, assistant to SDLP leader John Hume, and Irish diplomat David Donoghue. Journalist Denis Murray joins the discussion too as he relives what it was like to report on the historic event.Plus Lord Howard and Lord Forsyth discuss Margaret Thatcher's legacy, 10 years after her death. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this week's episode of Life and Lessons, you're going to hear a conversation I had with Carole Walker For more than twenty years, Carole was a Political Correspondent at the BBC, covering some of the biggest political stories in recent history including six general elections, the EU referendum, the rise and fall of Conservative, Labour and coalition governments, resignations, rows and more. Today, Carole presents a show on Times Radio and has recently published her book, “Lobby Life: Inside Westminster's Secret Society”In the next hour, you're going to learn:1. What it's really like to be a journalist inside of the lobby pack in Westminister2. How the very stories that shape our news agenda are first born, and what goes on behind the scenes before a journalist publishes that story to the world 3. What it's like coming up against fiery spokespeople like Alastair Campbell inside of the behind closed doors Number 10 Lobby Briefings4. How you can make sure that the news you're reading is reliable and can be trusted.And so much more.--Carole WalkerLobby Life: Inside Westminster's Secret Society: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lobby-Life-Inside-Westminsters-Society/dp/1783965657Times Radio: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/radioTwitter: https://twitter.com/carolewalkercwSean SpoonerTwitter: https://twitter.com/spoonerseanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoonersean/Life and Lessons PodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7LF1Hao4i4CYeNNYiFaoix?si=9af4716caa534842.Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/life-and-lessons-by-sean-spooner/id1490711078 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Carole Walker sits in for Matt Chorley and speaks to journalists from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to get the news from the four corners of the UK. Also columnists Alice Thomson and Robert Crampton discuss ethics, nostalgia and being a macho man. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Carole Walker sits in for Matt Chorley. She discusses how can the West break the naval blockade of Ukrainian ports? With the Times' Defence Editor Larisa Brown, Chair of Ukraine's biggest grain producer Dr John Rich, Chris Southworth, the General Secretary for The International Chamber of Commerce and Professor of War and Strategy Dr Alessio Palatano.PLUS: Manveen Rana and Alex Massie discuss 70's blackouts, immigration and the SNP. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
After a flurry of more accounts of sexual harassment and bullying within Parliament, Carole Walker speaks to those who've seen it first hand and people who have both tried and are continuing to try to improve political life for women.PLUS: Libby Purves and Rachel Sylvester consider a Liberal Democrat and Labour electoral pact and the dangers of privatisation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
My interview with Carole Walker at Times Radio.
What is the press gallery? Hundreds of journalists across different media organisations are now able to report from the Houses of Parliament. We take you back to 1738 where journalists had to fight to be able to report on what went on in the House of Commons with News UK archivist Nick Mays, former Political Editor of the Times, Philip Webster and Times Radio's Carole Walker. Plus columnists chat with FORMEL, James Forsyth and Melanie Reid, on resignations and scrapping exams. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Carole Walker, sitting in for Matt Chorley, speaks to historian Brenda Van Coppenolle, and Conservative politicians Geoffrey Clifton Brown and Nicholas Soames about political dynasties in the UK.PLUSThe Times' Rachel Sylvester and the New Statesman's Rachel Cunliffe discuss schools, covid and France. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Carole Walker, sitting in for Matt Chorley, speaks to politics professors Tim Bale, Matthew Goodwin and Amelia Hadfield about what populism in Europe means for traditional mainstream right-wing parties. PLUSRachel Sylvester and Libby Purves discuss Afghanistan and Monica Lewinsky. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
CAROLE WALKER – LOBBY LIFE... with TRE´s Giles Brown
One of the UK's finest political correspondents, Carole Walker was a political correspondent for the BBC for 20 years. In a remarkable career spanning some of the most dramatic moments in modern political history, Carole had a front row seat. In this fascinating and entertaining interview, Carole reflects on the highs and lows of the job, the pressures on political journalists and the defining moments she witnessed at the closest proximity. This is a cracking insight into holding governments to account and the relationship between politicians and the media. Follow Carole on Twitter: @carolewalkercw Buy Carole's brilliant book 'Lobby Life': https://www.waterstones.com/book/lobby-life/carole-walker/9781783965656 Subscribe to Matt's other podcast British Scandal here or wherever you get your podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/british-scandal/id1563775446 Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com Order Matt's book 'Politically Homeless' here: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/2100000262618 Follow Matt on Twitter: @mattforde Follow Matt on WTSocial: https://wt.social/u/matt-forde For the latest UK Government advice on coronavirus go to: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Who's going on the green list? The Cabinet is split on changes to travel rules. Who will win out between unlocking hawk Rishi Sunak and Captain Caution Matt Hancock – and do other countries actually want our travellers while the Delta Variant is still rife? Plus, on the fifth anniversary of the EU Referendum, we hear what the Brexit experience was like in the lobby from special guest is Carole Walker, Times Radio presenter, ex-BBC political correspondent and author of new book Lobby Life.“It seems bizarre that we can have 60,000 fans at Wembley without seeing how the extended restrictions have played out.” – Carole Walker“The ERG's success in turning the Conservatives from soft Remain into a hard Brexit party gave the green light to MPs who want to transform their parties.” – Jill Rutter“The media's task of explaining the complexity of Brexit wasn't helped by Boris Johnson saying, Oh no of course there won't be border controls, it'll all be fine.” – Carole WalkerPresented by Hannah White with Jill Rutter and Rosa Hodgkin. Audio production by RAlex Rees. Inside Briefing is a Podmasters Production for the IfG. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Matt Chorley speaks to Times Radio's own Carole Walker about her new book 'Lobby Life' and speaks to Theresa May's Press Secretary Paul Harrison as well as former political editor of the Times Phil Webster and the current Political Editor Steve Swinford revealing how the lobby works.PLUS he dives into Monday's news with Political Columnist Rachel Sylvester and Martha Gill of the Evening Standard on Boris Johnson's row with his Chancellor Rishi Sunak. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Matt Hancock is f*cking hopeless. Not my words, well not this week anyway, but the words of Boris Johnson. But isn't everything right now? Chesham and Amersham say no, and the Ed Davey proves them wrong with a tiny orange hammer. Science super, the inquiry into the murder of Daniel Morgan and broadcast journalist Carole Walker (@carolewalkercw) on her new book about the secret world of lobby journalists 'Lobby Life'.BUY CAROLE'S BOOK LOBBY LIFE HERE: https://www.foyles.co.uk/witem/history-politics/lobby-life-inside-westminsters,carole-walker-9781783965656LISTEN TO UNTOLD: THE DANIEL MORGAN MURDER HERE: https://www.podfollow.com/1114802610THE GLOBAL CORRUPTION BAROMETER: https://www.transparency.org/en/gcbBRITISH BOXERS - GET 15% OFF WITH THE CODE ON THE PODCAST: https://british-boxers.com/PLEASE HELP TIERNAN SURVIVE ALL OF THE COMEDY NOT COMING BACK TILL END OF JULY AT THE VERY EARLIEST:Donate to the Patreon at www.patreon.com/parpolbroBuy me a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/parpolbroOR FIND THE ACAST SUPPORTER BUTTON WHEREVER IT ISREVIEW THE PODCAST AT: https://lovethepodcast.com/parpolbroUSUAL PODCAST WITTERINGS:LOOK AT TIERNAN'S FANCY NEW WEBSITE AND SIGN UP TO THE MAILING LIST: www.tiernandouieb.co.uk/Follow us on Twitter @parpolbro, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ParPolBro/ and the fancy webpage at http://www.partlypoliticalbroadcast.co.ukMusic by The Last Skeptik (@thelastskeptik) - https://www.thelastskeptik.com/ - Subscribe to his podcast Thanks For Trying here.SIGN UP TO NEXT UP COMEDY AT: www.nextupcomedy.com/tiernanisgreat Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/partlypoliticalbroadcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
PM300 is a series of panels exploring issues of leadership and democracy at the 34th spring edition of the Hay festival. It marks the 300th anniversary of Britain appointing its first prime minister. To find out more about the series, Georgina Godwin speaks to author and PM300 panellist, Carole Walker, as well as chief of staff at Hay and organiser of the series, Adrian Lambert.
Alison spends some time with Carole Walker, a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer from Cincinnati, Ohio. They discuss myriad topics including activism, lyrical inspiration, the joys of gardening, and how loved ones can give us strength even after they're gone. Watch her video for "Burn (Falling Is Fun)" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6c4OoNw-OQ
Carole Walker, sitting in for Matt Chorley, speaks to former International Trade Secretary Liam Fox about the US election, and journalists Robert Crampton and Andy Silvester pick over the day's news. To subscribe to The Times visit thetimes.co.uk/timesredbox See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In a special first anniversary edition, Iain Carnegie invites journalist, broadcaster and former BBC Political Correspondent Carole Walker to pay her own visit to the Politics of Sound virtual Record Shop and select her three all-time favourite albums. Carole emerges with an inspired and eclectic selection by Sex Pistols, David Bowie and Stan Getz and offers a fascinating insight into her life before journalism, her experiences of reporting from some of the world's most dangerous war zones, the night she attended a Sex Pistols gig in Cromer - and much more! The episode concludes with an airing of the brilliant new single release by Carole's daughter, Sofia Grant, 'Storm'. Happy Anniversary to all Politics of Sound listeners - here's to our second year!
Guests Terry Stiastny and Carole Walker join Monocle’s Markus Hippi to examine today’s Super Tuesday votes in the US, the ongoing chaos at the UK Home Office and the legacy of the Australian Associated Press.
Iain Carnegie invites Scottish National Party MP and former member of Runrig and Big Country, Pete Wishart to pay his own visit to the Politics of Sound virtual Record Shop and select his three all-time favourite albums. Pete emerges with celebrated releases by Pink Floyd, Deacon Blue and Big Country and speaks of his career as a professional rock musician, his political awakenings and the unique beauty of his constituency, Perth and North Perthshire.See the Politics of Sound LIVE! with special guest, former BBC political correspondent, Carole Walker. Friday 20 March, 7.30pm, The Calder Bookshop and Theatre, The Cut, London SE1 8LF.Tickets available now from www.trybooking.com. Here’s the link!https://www.trybooking.com/uk/book/event?eid=10612&
Iain Carnegie invites Labour MP and Shadow Minister for Exiting the European Union, Thangam Debbonaire to pay her own visit to the Politics of Sound virtual Record Shop and select her three all-time favourite albums. Thangam emerges with classic recordings of works by Dmitri Shostakovich, Talking Heads and Johann Sebastian Bach and speaks of her career as a professional cellist, her political beginnings and beliefs and her battle with serious illness. Oh yes, and her enduring love of knitting!See the Politics of Sound LIVE! with special guest, former BBC political correspondent, Carole Walker. Friday 20 March, 7.30pm, The Calder Bookshop and Theatre, The Cut, London SE1 8LF.Tickets available now from www.trybooking.com. Here’s the link!https://www.trybooking.com/uk/book/event?eid=10612&
Carole Walker and Joy Lo Dico join host Andrew Mueller to discuss the mood around Brexit and whether the UK has set itself up for success as the long divorce becomes reality. Plus: how to conduct a good political interview.
Does Davos have a perception problem? Georgina Godwin is joined by Elisabeth Braw and Carole Walker to consider whether the media has misunderstood the purpose of the World Economic Forum. Plus: the weekend newspapers.
Political correspondent Carole Walker and author Tim Marshall join Markus Hippi to discuss how the US’s allies are responding to being left in the dark over the killing of Qassem Soleimani. Plus: the impact of Facebook’s move to ban so-called ‘deep fakes’.
Martin Lewis, founder of MoneySavingExpert.com, claims that Facebook has "dire controls" over who can buy adverts and that as a consequence his brand is regularly used as bait by scam firms. Facebook says that misleading ads are strictly prohibited from its platform and is constantly working to detect them. Evolve Politics has applied to join the lobby of Westminster journalists. Could the admission of the "hyper partisan" site shake up political reporting? Matt Turner is senior editor at Evolve Politics, Tom Newton Dunn is political editor of The Sun, and Carole Walker is a former BBC lobby correspondent Will Young, the singer and actor, has launched a podcast with his friend Chris Sweeney. Homo Sapiens is described as "like Woman's Hour but for LGBTQ+ people". Presenter: Amol Rajan Producer: Richard Hooper Assistant producer: Tim Allen.
In the period between 1150 and 1550 a number of Christians in western Europe made pilgrimage to places where material objects - among them paintings, statues, relics, pieces of wood, earth, stones, and Eucharistic wafers - allegedly erupted into life by such activities as bleeding, weeping, and walking about. Carole Walker Bynum, Professor of Western European Middle Ages at the Institute for Advanced Studies, describes the miracles themselves and probes the basic philosophical and scientific assumptions about nature and matter that lay behind them. Series: "UC Berkeley Graduate Lectures" [Humanities] [Show ID: 17620]
In the period between 1150 and 1550 a number of Christians in western Europe made pilgrimage to places where material objects - among them paintings, statues, relics, pieces of wood, earth, stones, and Eucharistic wafers - allegedly erupted into life by such activities as bleeding, weeping, and walking about. Carole Walker Bynum, Professor of Western European Middle Ages at the Institute for Advanced Studies, describes the miracles themselves and probes the basic philosophical and scientific assumptions about nature and matter that lay behind them. Series: "UC Berkeley Graduate Lectures" [Humanities] [Show ID: 17620]
In the period between 1150 and 1550 a number of Christians in western Europe made pilgrimage to places where material objects - among them paintings, statues, relics, pieces of wood, earth, stones, and Eucharistic wafers - allegedly erupted into life by such activities as bleeding, weeping, and walking about. Carole Walker Bynum, Professor of Western European Middle Ages at the Institute for Advanced Studies, describes the miracles themselves and probes the basic philosophical and scientific assumptions about nature and matter that lay behind them. Series: "UC Berkeley Graduate Lectures" [Humanities] [Show ID: 17620]