Any Other Business

Any Other Business

Author: Sky News Language: English Episodes: 10
Tired of the same old political conversations that always seem to circle back to one dominant issue? Any Other Business offers a different kind of political discussion, courtesy of Sky News. Hosts Sophy Ridge and Matt Lavender have instituted a simple but firm rule for their guests from across the political spectrum: the B-word is strictly banned. Mention it, and a forfeit is paid. This unique constraint clears the air, creating space for politicians to talk about what actually matters to them beyond the usual headlines. Each episode delves into the policies, passions, and personal convictions that drive figures in public life, often uncovering the human stories behind the political personas. You’ll hear more relaxed, revealing, and sometimes surprising conversations as a result. This podcast is for anyone interested in the wider landscape of ideas and debates shaping our world, delivered with a sense of clarity and a dash of playful discipline that makes political listening feel fresh again.
Episodes
Andy Street: Which is more cut-throat, business or politics? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:10
The former John Lewis boss turned West Midlands mayor is this week's guest. Andy Street joins Sophy and Matt to discuss Boris Johnson, devolution, HS2 and the transition from retail to politics. But will he avoid the tra…
Caroline Flint: Difficult childhood shaped my politics [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:29
In an open and frank discussion, the Labour MP Caroline Flint talks to Sophy Ridge and Matt Lavender about her difficult childhood, living with an alcoholic mother, her tribal loyalty to Labour and who she'd choose from…
Frank Field: Telling "Mrs T" her time was up [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:57
Independent MP Frank Field tells Sophy and Matt why he left the Labour Party, how support for children needs to start before they are born, and about the night he visited Downing Street to tell Margaret Thatcher to quit.…
Justine Greening: We haven't delivered for young people [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:44
Conservative Justine Greening reveals her blueprint for increasing opportunities for the young, why she feels the Treasury is not fit for purpose and what happened when she quit the government - including her meeting wit…
Stella Creasy: The culture of the Labour movement is toxic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:18
Labour's Stella Creasy talks about the abuse she receives, her views on feminism and equality and explains why her parents are troublesome constituents. But can she get through the conversation with Sophy and Matt withou…
Tom Watson: My job is to hold the Labour Party together [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:08
Labour's deputy leader Tom Watson tells Sophy and Matt about his 'craziest moment' at Glastonbury and how he's learned to love the Labour supporters who dislike him. But on the podcast where mention of Brexit will result…
James Cleverly: I'd make a better prime minister than Boris [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:46
Brexit is banned on this podcast, so how will James Cleverly - the MP for Braintree and Br*xit minister - survive the interview? He joins Sophy and Matt to discuss what the next prime minister might look like, and how th…
Tom Tugendhat: Centrism is not a dirty word [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:48
In the augural Any Other Business podcast, Sophy Ridge and Matt Lavender talk to the Conservative MP for Tonbridge and Malling and former Army Officer Tom Tugendhat about his career, his political priorities and the futu…
Trailer: Don't mention the B-word [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:36
"Hi, this is Sophy Ridge, and I'm very excited about our new podcast Any Other Business. I'll be interviewing politicians about anything and everything - other than Brexit. The B-word is banned." Subscribe now.