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Read → March 1, 2021

Times Radio: Manchester Arena Bombing Anniversary

May marked the fourth anniversary of the Manchester Arena bombing – and while four years isn’t a significant anniversary, it was the anniversary of something very significant. I joined Times Radio, live from the heart of Manchester, to reflect on those four years and the events being held to mark it.

Read → June 3, 2021

talkRADIO: Are We Suffering Optimism Bias?

What is Optimism Bias? And how is it affecting our response to the pandemic? Marie Helweg-Larsen – psychology professor at Dickinson College – joined me on talkRADIO to explain.

Read → January 25, 2021

In Conversation with… the BBC’s Chris Mason

I guest hosted an episode of the RadioToday Programme and wide reaching chat with Chris Mason – about radio, journalism, accents, Westminster, reporting on Brexit and that time he had to fill for three hours live on BBC One.

Read → February 19, 2021