Political Thinking with Nick Robinson

Part Two focuses on David Cameron's mission to modernise and transform the Conservative party and its thinking, exploring ideas such as the Big Society, the major shake-up of education and health policy, social reforms such as same-sex marriage and the ambition to make the party more environmentally conscious. We examine the impact of the financial crisis and "austerity" on the Cameron governments. We ask whether there is such a thing as "Cameronism" and we assess the success of David Cameron's mission to make the Conservatives more diverse and representative of modern Britain.

The journalist and transgender rights activist talks about growing up trans and why the way media debates trans issues makes her angry.

In a bonus podcast for Political Thinking subscribers, Steve Richards presents a series looking back at David Cameron's dramatic years in power. Part one explores the issue of Europe which overwhelmed his premiership.

The new Universities minister talks about the importance of free speech on campus, growing up in Ghana, being Oxford president and life as David Cameron's bag carrier.

The straight-talking Brummie talks feminism, why pragmatism trumps principle and her unlikely friendship with Jacob Rees-Mogg

The new Conservative Deputy Chairman recalls his parents' sacrifices, explains why it's ok to want to be PM and reveals how he relaxes with his toy soldiers.

The Private Eye editor and Have I Got News For You stalwart Ian Hislop talks about being a sceptic but not a cynic, his admiration for the Victorians' political energy and why the Eye's satirical journalism matters.

From schoolgirl ragamuffin to queen of sass, the Shadow Foreign Secretary tells Nick how life’s challenges have forged her, and the benefits of singing. Will she perform for us?

George Osborne turns the tables and achieves his long-standing ambition - to interview Nick. Does he get his own back?

The human rights activist talks about the long fight for LGBT equality, the importance of debate and free speech, and why love drives his campaigning.

The politician who some credit as the man behind Brexit tells Nick why it wasn't about immigration, how the British sometimes fail to appreciate what they have and why the UK should look to Switzerland as inspiration.

The comedy brain behind The Thick of It, Veep and The Death of Stalin talks with Nick about the importance of language in politics, why comedy needs to be more like journalism and which one of them was the bigger teenage political trainspotter.

The TUC leader tells us what the Remain campaign got wrong, why we were happiest in the 1970s, and what she does with her lunch break. But does she forgive Nick for using Uber?

Can he block Brexit? Is he a Remaniac? Does he really think Jeremy Corbyn is like Harold Wilson? Why didn't he run for Labour leader? And is he happy to be a backbencher?

How patriarchy works in Parliament, why her party's vision of a green economy is more radical than Jeremy Corbyn's, and when it's sometimes just too tough to go vegan.

Rob Halfon MP tells Nick why Conservatives need to radically reconnect with the people

Gus O'Donnell, former top civil servant, on cabinet disunity and the problems of Brexit

Ed Miliband tells Nick his big ideas and wonders if he should have been a redder Ed.

Nick discusses the implications of Theresa May's conference speech with Ruth Davidson

Jon Lansman talks to Nick about where Momentum could be taking the Labour party.

Students, polls and politicians - with less than a week to polling day

George Osborne on the power of the press, Jacqui Smith on dealing with terrorism.

Class politics or Blue Labour? Nick talks to Owen Jones and Maurice Glasman.

What makes a good campaign manifesto - and how can pledges lead to future problems?

Nick examines election spending and looks at strategic options for the party campaigns

Nick reflects on the media coverage of the campaign and talks to the writer Paul Mason.

Nick Robinson reflects on his interview with Theresa May and talks to William Hague

Is the NHS sustainable? Nick Robinson discusses whether it needs more money and reforms.

Is globalisation dead? Nick Robinson discusses its pros, cons and future prospects.