Sweeney Talks: Recent Episodes
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Following the success of Hunting Ghislaine, John is launching a brand-new podcast for Global called Sweeney Talks. Each episode, he gets to interview people who have done some serious stuff with their lives and got into trouble for it. Big trouble. From ex-spies and sports stars, to retired police officers and politicians, John will ask the questions that others are afraid to ask, to find out what it feels like to be in trouble and how to survive it.
Find out what John Sweeney really thinks about his interview with Vlad Demchenko, the Ukrainian soldier who arrested him on Day 2 of Putin's war on suspicion of being a Russian spy.
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Find out what John Sweeney really thinks about his interview with Jackie Malton, a former senior police officer known for being the real-life inspiration for the character DCI Jane Tennison in Prime Suspect.
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Find out what John Sweeney really thinks about his interview with Aiden Aslin, the British-born former soldier who was captured by the Russian army whilst fighting in Ukraine.
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This episode contains detailed descriptions of torture and violence which some listeners may find distressing. If you are affected by anything you hear in this episode and need support please see the suggested helpline and website links below.
Samaritans helpline: 116 123
https://www.samaritans.org/
https://www.ptsduk.org/
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helplines/
https://combatstress.org.uk/
https://www.freedomfromtorture.org/what-we-do/therapy-and-support
Find out what John Sweeney really thinks about his interview with former Labour Home Secretary, Alan Johnson.
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Find out what John Sweeney really thought about his interview with Neil and Christine Hamilton, one of best-known double acts in British politics.
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Find out what John Sweeney really thought about his interview with Martin Bell, former war reporter and Independent MP.
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Find out what John Sweeney really thought about his interview with Elgen Strait, ex-member of the Moonies, officially known as the Unification Church.
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Find out what John Sweeney really thinks about his interview with the former England Rugby player, James Haskell.
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Find out what John Sweeney really thinks about his interview with Alison Bellamy, the reporter befriended by Jimmy Savile.
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Find out what John Sweeney really thinks about his interview with Chris Atkins, the film-maker who ended up inside one of Britain’s most notorious prisons.
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Find out what John Sweeney really thinks about his interview with John McDonnell, Labour MP and the most left-wing Chancellor we never had.
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Find out what John Sweeney really thinks about his interview with Sam McAlister, the producer behind THAT Prince Andrew interview.
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Find out what John Sweeney really thinks about his interview with the Conservative MP and newly re-appointed Veterans Minister, Johnny Mercer. This episode is available exclusively on Global Player. Listen and subscribe to Sweeney Talks on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts.
Find out what John Sweeney really thinks about his interview with the author and NHS palliative care doctor, Dr Rachel Clarke. This episode is available exclusively on Global Player.
Find out what John Sweeney really thinks about his interview with Christopher Steele, the former MI6 officer and the man behind the Trump dossier. This episode is available exclusively on Global Player. Listen and subscribe to Sweeney Talks on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts.
Have you ever been in trouble? Well, you’re not alone. John Sweeney is an old school reporter, up for the right kind of trouble. He’s taken on Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump and the Church of Scientology. Now, he gets to interview people like him. People who have done serious stuff and got into trouble. Big trouble. Subscribe now to be the first to hear Episode 1 and 2, released in a week's time. You can find bonus content including extra episodes of this podcast exclusively on Global Player. Download it from the App store or go to globalplayer.com