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Alex Forsyth presents topical debate in which guests from politics, business, science, arts and the media answer questions from members of the public. Anita Anand presents listeners' responses to the issues raised.

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Alex Forsyth presents political debate from St Paul's Church in Fazeley, near Tamworth

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Louise Spillsbury
Mother of two Royal Marines who served in Afghanistan and Iraq
Episode: NATO, policing
Chris Terrell
Documentary maker who embedded with British troops in Afghanistan
Episode: NATO, policing
Matt Carter
Former Royal Air Force officer and recipient of a Military Cross
Episode: NATO, policing
Philippa Aitken
Mother of a former officer who served in Afghanistan
Episode: NATO, policing
Baroness Kate Fall
Conservative peer and trustee of the Atlantic Partnership.
Episode: AQ: Gerard Baker; Baroness Fall; Andrew Fisher & Baroness Hazarika
Baroness Aisha Hazarika
Labour member of the House of Lords, columnist, and broadcaster.
Episode: AQ: Gerard Baker; Baroness Fall; Andrew Fisher & Baroness Hazarika
Andrew Fisher
Columnist and former Labour Party Executive Director of Policy.
The I Paper
Episode: AQ: Gerard Baker; Baroness Fall; Andrew Fisher & Baroness Hazarika
Gerard Baker
Editor-at-large of the Wall Street Journal.
Wall Street Journal
Episode: AQ: Gerard Baker; Baroness Fall; Andrew Fisher & Baroness Hazarika
Emma Reynolds
Labour MP for Wickham and Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Labour Party
Episode: AQ: Aphra Brandreth MP, Lord Carlile, George Monbiot, Emma Reynolds MP

Hosts

Alex Forsyth
Presenter and Host of Any Questions? and Any Answers?
Anita Anand
Co-host and involved in correspondence handling, known for her engaging facilitation.

Reviews

3.7 out of 5 stars from 492 ratings
  • Anita steals the show

    Anita Anand does a great job of herding cats on the Any Answers segment of the show. She’s courteous, thoughtful and fun.

    It’s a shame she doesn’t host the main questions. When she’s filled in for the main host, she’s been well informed, engaging and elicited more meaningful answers from the guests.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Bearminable
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Any Answers – Anita Arnand

    V much enjoy AQ but AA is unlistenable due to Anita Arnand’s patronising and childish responses to callers. Awful and cringe-making.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Mrs overall
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Left-wing people clapping

    This show was so my better without an audience. It is now ruined by left-wing people in the audience going as crazy as if England have won the World Cup (which they’d actually boo) every time someone says something negative about the Tories. They’re should be a no clapping/whooping/cheering/ policy or do it without an audience again.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Hdjdodpskdjdpspsj
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Left-wing people clapping

    This show was so my better without an audience.

    It is now ruined by left-wing people in the audience going as crazy as if England have won the World Cup (which they’d actually boo) every time someone says something negative about the Tories.

    They’re should be a no clapping/whooping/cheering/ policy or do it without an audience again.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Hdjdodpskdjdpspsj
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • AA needs new host

    I enjoy AQ, and I like the concept of AA… But Anita’s hosting of AA is awful and has made me turn it off more than once. She constantly interrupts people with unhelpful interjections. She claims to be hurrying the guests along, but her interjections actually end up making the exchange take longer than it otherwise would, and are unbearable to listen to. I am leaving a podcast review for the very first time because I want this feedback to reach producers. I’m sure Anita is a nice person but she i... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    A different host perhaps
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Feedback indicates concerns about perceived biases, especially regarding the handling of debates and guests' viewpoints.
Listeners appreciate the variety in discussions, highlighting the value of expert insights alongside public opinions.

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AQ: Stuart Andrew MP, Annabel Denham, Lilian Greenwood MP, Ash Sarkar
Q: Do you feel the government's decision to reject the WASPI claim on pensions is fair?
Annabel Denham argues against compensation for the WASPI women due to subjective fairness and the burden of public finances, while Ash Sarkar highlights intergenerational fairness issues.
AQ: Stuart Andrew MP, Annabel Denham, Lilian Greenwood MP, Ash Sarkar
Q: Has Sakyas Dhamma's recent trip to China been a success?
Stuart Andrew expresses skepticism and critiques the UK's approach to China, emphasizing national security concerns over economic dialogue.
AQ: Stuart Andrew MP, Annabel Denham, Lilian Greenwood MP, Ash Sarkar
Q: Should the UK and NATO allies support any US intervention in Iran, or should we stay away from the front lines?
Lilian Greenwood insists on the importance of diplomacy and highlights the concerns about human rights abuses in Iran, wishing to focus efforts on diplomatic pressure rather than military intervention.
AQ: John Glen MP, Quentin Letts, Jake Richards MP, Anna Sabine MP
Q: Should he apologise for his remarks?
Yes, it is suggested that he should take back those remarks according to Richards and Glen.
AQ: John Glen MP, Quentin Letts, Jake Richards MP, Anna Sabine MP
Q: Is President Trump justified in criticising NATO for not pulling their weight in Afghanistan and Iraq?
No, Richards states that Trump's comments were disgraceful and belittled the contributions of veterans.

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Topical debates take center stage, bringing together experts and public voices across a spectrum of fields including politics, business, science, arts, and media. The discussions revolve around current events and pressing societal issues, with hosts facilitating questions from listeners to foster insight and engagement. Unique to this discussion series is the direct involvement of both public opinion and expert commentary, allowing for a rich exchange of perspectives. The variety in topics, from government policy to personal experiences during crises, ensures a dynamic listening experience for those interested in understanding the complexities of modern life and governance.

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Recent guests on Any Questions? and Any Answers? include:

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2. Chris Terrell
3. Matt Carter
4. Philippa Aitken
5. Baroness Kate Fall
6. Baroness Aisha Hazarika
7. Andrew Fisher
8. Gerard Baker

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