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As COP 26 draws to a close Lionel speaks to the former Governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney. Throughout their conversation they discuss what targets need to be achieved by Governments and big business to tackle climate change, as well as talking about the importance from activists such as Greta Thunberg. Mark Carney also goes on to discuss the economic impact as we come out of the pandemic and look at what challenges lay ahead in the labour market.

As COP 26 takes place in Glasgow, Lionel speaks to the Chair of the Nuclear Industry Tim Stone. In this episode they discuss the importance of going nuclear as means of reducing emissions and hitting targets being discussed over the next couple of weeks. Tim Stone touches on the need for Governments to act and support infrastructures ready to go.

Lionel is joined by former leader of the world bank Robert Zoellick. In this episode ahead of COP 26 they discuss ways in which the world needs to come together in order to tackle climate change. After Brexit, Robert Zoellick also has some advice for Boris Johnson on how to make a success of the UK's qualities.

Journalist and author Evan Osnos is back and joining Lionel to discuss his new book Wildland. To mark the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Evan talks about the way in which the American people learnt to carry on after the atrocity but also looks at why this anniversary is so significant following recent weeks in Afghanistan.

Joining Lionel this week is the CEO of leading airline Easyjet. In this podcast they discuss what this challenging year has meant for the travel industry. We'll hear Johan Lundgren's thoughts on the vaccine passports and why the Government needs to open up more European countries for travel.

Martin Varsavsky is a one of Europe's most successful entrepreneurs - and is a world leader on fertility. In this episode he talks to Lionel about managing our biological clocks. He talks about developments in fertility for both men and women and the different approaches countries take when help people have babies.

Rachel Wolf is co-author of the 2019 Conservative Party manifesto and co-founder of Public First - a policy and research consultancy. In this episode Rachel discusses her thoughts on education reform and the role of Government post-covid. Rachel talks to Lionel about her time working with Michael Gove and Dominic Cummings. She also chats about growing up in a family with a lot of brain power around the table.

Evan Spiegel is Co-founder of the social media company, Snap. In this episode of 'What Next?' Lionel discusses with Evan the successes of the multi-billion pound social media platform, as well as the steps they have gone to protect their users. Evan talks about the future of augmented reality and the amazing influences it will have on our lives.

Lionel Barber is back for his second series of 'What Next?'. Vice Chancellor of Oxford University Louise Richardson joins Lionel where she provides a great insight into the relationship with AstraZeneca as they developed the Covid-19 Vaccine which has helped change the world. The Vice-Chancellor also discusses the issue of free speech and what place it has in society and especially further education.

Juliet Davenport is one of the UK's leading voices on Climate Change and is founder of the country's first 100% renewable energy company, Good Energy. In this episode Juliet shares her vision for a greener Britain and discusses the types of jobs and infrastructure that will be created as a result.

The former GCHQ Director Sir David Omand joins Lionel for this episode of 'What Next?' to discuss his new book How Spies Think. Sir David was the first UK Security and Intelligence Coordinator, leading on counterterrorism. This conversation provides a great insight into how intelligence analysts think and why Britain is world-beating in this area.

Lord Browne is one of Britain's most influential industrialists. As a former Chief Executive of BP he discusses the Government's challenges when it comes to creating a Green Industrial Revolution. Speaking to Lionel, Lord Browne is optimistic when it comes to reaching targets and in this episode examines how we need to look at changing energy systems but at what cost?

Dame Carolyn McCall is the CEO of ITV and former boss at EasyJet. In this episode we hear Dame Carolyn’s thoughts on the future of the aviation industry, especially when it comes to the green agenda. We also get an insight into life at ITV during the pandemic and what it takes to reinvent those big live shows.

Elizabeth is leading on the next generation of work to support the United Nations. She has served for several years at the U.S Mission to the UN in New York. In recent months her attentions have turned to Covid-19. Elizabeth has spoken out over President Trump's decision to leave the World Health Organisation and has been part of this year's biggest annual gathering of world leaders at the UN General Assembly. In this episode Elizabeth discusses despite the pandemic being at the...

In episode 5, Lionel's guest is Timothy Garton Ash - historian and author. In this episode the Professor of European Studies at the University of Oxford discusses life after Merkel and what the furture holds for Germany. Their conversation also focuses on how the UK will be seen on the world stage after the 31st December. Plus how will the younger generation benefit from jobs and social security, as well as the Government's green agenda. Also, Garton Ash looks at what issues will arise...

Lionel is joined by Evan Osnos, leading political journalist for The New Yorker and author of Joe Biden - The Life, the Run and What Matters Now. After days of 253 etched in our brains as we glared at the ticker across our tv screens - news outlets finally called it for President Elect Joe Biden. In this episode Osnos discusses the personal tragedies in Biden's life. He also talks about what the future holds for the special relationship with the UK and how he will get on with Prime Minister...

Lionel Barber is joined by Tony Blair. ‘We were too slow to lockdown but I can understand that.’ In this episode we hear from the former Prime Minister on the issues surrounding testing in the U.K. and compares how other countries have handled this. He discusses how Covid-19 has accelerated how we work and the important role technology plays in how businesses will change forever. We also hear why Blair believes the US is the most divided it’s ever been as we await news of the election result...

Ian Bremmer joins Lionel Barber this week as we hit the final countdown to the US Election result - or do we? Ian is a leading American political scientist and journalist who has advised US presidential candidates as well as world leaders on US foreign policy. He's had his own TED Talk, Editor-at-Large for Time and is the president and founder of Eurasia Group, a political risk research firm. In this episode Ian explores what's next for the Trump and Biden camps and what the impact will have...

In episode 1, Lionel speaks to one of the lead co-ordinators for the Covid-19 vaccine, Dr Richard Hatchett, as he discusses plans for a rollout of the vaccine within the first half of next year and reassurances surrounding it's safety. Dr Richard Hatchett has been part of the Homeland Security team under President Obama and President Bush and explores the trillions of dollars that have gone into preparedness for pandemics.

Lionel Barber, the former Editor of the Financial Times, is hosting a brand-new podcast series - What Next? with Lionel Barber. In his first broadcast venture since the FT, What Next? with Lionel Barber focuses on life after COVID-19 and sees the multi-award-winning journalist and author discover how the world is adapting to the pandemic, what needs to change and, most importantly, what lessons we have learnt that will shape our lives for the future. Each week, Lionel will be speaking to...