Used to be routinely 5 Star but barely clinging on to 4 stars these days
I've been listening to Today for more years than I care to remember. The halcyon days were undoubtedly those of Brian Redhead and John Humphrys. After Brian Redhead died the torch was passed to John Humphrys alone to truly challenge those in power to clarify & justify their policies, and what a fine job he did at it. Now we are in the post Humphrys era where there is no longer a successor to conduct pin-point accurate forensic questioning of these charlatans who govern us. The Today programme has, hopefully only temporarily, lost the tin-opener to open the cans of worms that we all know politicians seek to hide from us; politicians these days are lightweights who are consistently let off the hook by timid interviewers who seemingly recoil from asking THE difficult question. Today needs another Redhead or another Humphrys to TRULY CHALLENGE those in power again.Read full review »
Sam IX via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 05/17/21
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A really good way to start the day. The best bits of a very good program in a small bite-sized package. Thoroughly recommended.
frendall1 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 01/01/08
The real difference is in how our journalists operate. In the US, the reporter tries very hard to be a friend to the interviewee, or at least to keep things amicable. Particularly when it comes to elected officials, American reporters will be very respectful, deferential, will always address the...Read full review »
Niciun via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/02/09
Always has new and insightful content. Great commentators as well. The only critique is the content often feels rushed. In panels of 2-4 it becomes difficult to squeeze good debate into 5-10 minutes.
Jambso via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 08/19/16
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