Electoral Dysfunction

Sky News

Political powerhouses Beth Rigby, Ruth Davidson and Harriet Harman unite to unravel the spin and explain what’s really going on in Westminster and beyond.
Each episode examines who holds influence, what politicians are really saying, and the forces driving decisions behind closed doors.
With authoritative insight and candid conversation, they assess who is rising, who is falling, and who is heading for Electoral Dysfunction.
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208 episodes
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May 5, 2022 · 32 min
Beth Rigby Interviews...Tina Brown
Sky's Beth Rigby talks to Tina Brown, the former editor-in-chief of Tatler, Vanity Fair, and The New Yorker, and best-selling author of The Diana Chronicles. They discuss Megxit, whether Prince Andrew can ever return to the royal fold, and the ways in which Kate is similar to the Queen. Plus, producer Mollie Malone joins Beth with more of your emails.
Apr 28, 2022 · 31 min
Beth Rigby Interviews... Fiona Hill
Sky’s Beth Rigby speaks to Fiona Hill, once a working-class girl from County Durham, who became the top Russia expert in Donald Trump’s White House. They talk sexism in politics and nuclear war in Ukraine. Plus, producer Mollie Malone joins Beth to look back on their trip to India with Boris Johnson and go through more listener emails.
Apr 21, 2022 · 40 min
Beth Rigby Interviews... Matt Hancock and Alyssa Carson
Sky’s Beth Rigby talks to former health secretary Matt Hancock about lessons learnt from the COVID pandemic. There's also an interview with the world's youngest astronaut in training, 21-year-old Alyssa Carson, who wants to become the first person to walk on Mars. Plus, Beth's producer, Mollie Malone, joins for emails on partygate, social media and canalside runs.
Apr 7, 2022 · 17 min
Beth Rigby Interviews... Dame Kate Bingham
Beth Rigby speaks to Dame Kate Bingham, who was chair of the UK Vaccine Taskforce during the COVID pandemic. She was in charge of procuring vaccines and deploying them in the early days of the spread of the virus. Plus, the usual debrief with Beth and producer Mollie Malone.
Mar 31, 2022 · 24 min
Beth Rigby Interviews… Vitali Klitschko
This week, Vitali Klitschko speaks to Beth Rigby about Russian attempts to invade Kyiv, life in the city, and his hopes for a peace deal. Plus, more analysis from Beth and her producer Mollie Malone, as they go through more of your emails. Email: bethrigbypodcast@sky.uk
Mar 24, 2022 · 39 min
Beth Rigby Interviews… Rishi Sunak and Anoosheh Ashoori
This week, Anoosheh Ashoori speaks to Beth Rigby about his mental health struggles while imprisoned in Iran and his family’s fight to get him back to the UK, while the chancellor Rishi Sunak talks about his Spring Statement, juggling family and work – does he have leadership ambitions? Plus, more analysis from Beth, her producer Mollie Malone and Sanya Burgess, from our data and forensics team, who worked to get Anoosheh’s exclusive interview for this episode. Anyone feeling emotionally distressed or suicidal can call Samaritans on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org Email: bethrigbypodcast@sky.uk
Mar 17, 2022 · 30 min
Beth Rigby Interviews... Gary Neville
This week, the pundit, coach and former player talks to Beth Rigby about, what he says are big questions about football ownerships after the sanctions put on Roman Abramovich. Plus, why he's signed up as a member of the Labour party, what makes a good leader and who would he rather work for - Liverpool FC or the Conservatives? Plus, the usual debrief with Beth and her producer Mollie Malone. Email: bethrigbypodcast@sky.uk
Mar 10, 2022 · 36 min
Beth Rigby Interviews... Boris Johnson
Is nuclear war a real possibility for Putin? And does the prime minister feel guilty as Ukraine's president repeatedly asks the West for a no fly zone? On her new podcast, our political editor Beth Rigby speaks to Boris Johnson about the bombing of a maternity hospital in Mariupol, the prospect of chemical weapons being used by Russia and what it would take for NATO allies to offer further support to Ukrainian forces. Plus, more analysis from Beth and her producer Mollie Malone as they reflect on what the prime minister had to say. Email: bethrigbypodcast@sky.uk