91f07d9e-1f8a-54e5-9797-c74d624bff1bSat, 31 May 2025 18:38:51 +0000Captivate.fmGlobalhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/7662210b-68ec-4361-a0ce-1e72963d2692/865e5735-0f60-4109-9353-4d96f9422c07.jpgGlobalGlobalEvery week Ruth will be speaking to some of the countries' biggest success stories about their achievements, challenges, victories and dissappointments. Ruth will cover the opportunities, triumphs, compromises, failures and inconvenient truths that they have endured and find out what drives some of Britain's most prominent people.http://www.lbc.co.uk/trueepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/an-inconvenient-ruth/nopodcastMatt Forde145e69ac-5020-4684-a41b-2960f07441faSun, 25 Jul 2021 20:00:00 +010047:13truefullRuth speaks to comedian, Matt FordeGlobalJohn Simpsonc2c26921-efa2-495f-9781-d18df0ae557eSun, 18 Jul 2021 20:00:00 +010050:43truefullRuth speaks to legendary war correspondent, John SimpsonGlobalAmber Ruddf4f0d5eb-1d70-4050-977b-2ca2e749c825Sun, 11 Jul 2021 20:00:00 +010046:49truefullRuth speaks to former Home Secretary, Amber RuddGlobalFrank Luntz40c7664a-3da6-4369-adeb-c99230ed354dSun, 04 Jul 2021 20:00:00 +010045:43truefullRuth speaks to American's top pollster, Frank LuntzGlobalIntroducing 'I've Been Thinking with Peter Frankopan'4c976f3c-af2b-42fc-b9bb-9d19d4fe3b92Thu, 01 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +010002:42truefullHi, An Inconvenient Ruth listener, We’ve got another brand new podcast we think you’ll enjoy. ‘I’ve Been Thinking’ is a new weekly show hosted by Peter Frankopan. As well as being a best-selling author (Silk Roads), Professor of Global History and Oxford and voted as one of the World’s Top 50 Thinkers, Peter uses this podcast to speak with some incredible guests looking at topics from around the world that help understand and explain the past, present and future. Guests include former Director of the FBI James Comey and Chinese artist & activist Ai Weiwei. This is a taster of what you can expect from the show. If you like what you hear please search for I’ve Been Thinking with Peter Frankopan on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts.GlobalPat Nevinb62c426b-847b-4aba-988b-d9d184740f03Sat, 26 Jun 2021 23:01:00 +010046:09truefullRuth speaks to Chelsea and Scotland legend, Pat NevinGlobalFrank Gardnerd5cf9a4a-342e-4ad8-827d-5820a4394a86Sun, 13 Jun 2021 20:59:00 +010046:57truefullRuth speaks to the BBC's Security Correspondent, Frank GardnerGlobalIntroducing ‘If It Bleeds It Leads’72905965-5fe6-4d85-81c2-9c782eaeda32Fri, 11 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +010002:58truefullHi An Inconvenient Ruth fans – we have a new True Crime podcast we think you’ll enjoy called ‘If It Bleeds It Leads’   Could you be a criminal? What separates the way you think, from the criminal mind? Join the world’s leading professor of criminology, Prof. David Wilson and star of Silent Witness Emilia Fox as they discover what’s really going on behind some of the most notorious crimes.   What do you do with have-a-go heroes who try to stop you robbing a bank? What's it like inside an escalating prison riot? And how do you deal with Britain’s most infamous hitman telling you he's been ordered to kill you? In this podcast series you’ll hear from offenders, the police, crime experts and investigators as we delve into the workings of the criminal mind.   Here’s a sneaky peak and the first Episode drops on Monday 14th June. If you like what you hear search for ‘If It Bleeds It Leads’ on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts.GlobalPasha Kovalev66dbcc39-8530-4158-a249-d990ba3feeb4Sun, 30 May 2021 20:59:00 +010046:10truefullRuth speaks to Strictly Come Dancing star, Pasha KovalevGlobalMark 'Billy' Billinghamfebac63a-63df-43f5-863b-3061fef19971Sun, 23 May 2021 20:59:00 +010047:26truefullRuth speaks to decorated SAS war-hero, Billy BillinghamGlobalDr Alex George1bba84cf-f57c-4b9e-aafc-12cd9ff65996Sun, 16 May 2021 20:59:00 +010046:53truefullRuth speaks to love island star, Dr Alex GeorgeGlobalJonathan Agnewc2a49271-9b58-4783-bf75-49fbffb76ce6Sun, 02 May 2021 20:59:00 +010046:06truefullRuth speaks to cricket broadcasting legend, Jonathan AgnewGlobalTroy Deeney3de120a0-0f6f-475e-8711-935294736c16Sun, 25 Apr 2021 20:00:00 +010046:22truefullRuth speaks to Watford football club captain, Troy DeeneyGlobalCommander Chris Hadfield02e5d02c-d000-404b-8276-c4fe6ef8729dSun, 11 Apr 2021 20:59:00 +010047:45truefullRuth speaks to International Space Station commander, Chris HadfieldGlobalLord Michael Dobbs20855e2b-8401-4df8-8ebe-12b4b1982f18Sun, 04 Apr 2021 20:59:00 +010046:25truefullRuth speaks to the creator of House of Cards, Michael DobbsGlobalDavid Arnoldac1abaf4-984b-44a7-89b2-d31f4a2ef020Sun, 28 Mar 2021 20:59:00 +010047:02truefullRuth speaks to film composer David ArnoldGlobalDavid Baddiel2ba812f5-0529-4646-af84-1babe934581dSun, 21 Mar 2021 21:59:00 +010045:54truefullRuth speaks to comedian, David BaddielGlobalLinda Calveyfc09c1c2-b5fc-4bea-b56e-0866f3dc2955Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:01:00 +010047:19truefullRuth speaks to author and former armed robber, Linda Calvey - her latest book "The Locksmith" is out March 18th.GlobalSir Anthony Seldonb5ca943c-221e-44b4-aac8-12676497deb2Sun, 14 Mar 2021 21:59:00 +010047:10truefullRuth speaks to Sir Anthony Seldon, educator and Prime Ministerial biographerGlobalBaroness Minouche Shafikb6e8a725-ef7a-40f0-94a0-b6aa7dd708bdSun, 28 Feb 2021 21:59:00 +010046:34truefullRuth speaks to LSE Director, Minouche ShafikGlobalProfessor Sethu Vijayakumara5c41596-9599-4e1f-bd1c-1c10795ec092Sun, 21 Feb 2021 21:59:00 +010047:06truefullRuth speaks to robotics expert, Sethu VijayakumarGlobalRory Stewart73eea105-748e-44a5-97ba-49c81a6f71f4Sun, 14 Feb 2021 21:59:00 +010050:21truefullRuth speaks to former cabinet minister and definitely not a spy, Rory StewartGlobalAmbassador Samantha Power3afcac58-daf9-4cd3-86a4-04f0220d0bd2Sun, 07 Feb 2021 21:59:00 +010046:45truefullRuth speaks to Samantha Power, former US ambassador to the UN and President Biden's nominee to lead USAIDGlobalJess Phillips MP6b7a8b30-fa86-47cf-b7ae-d462934a2eabSun, 31 Jan 2021 21:59:00 +010052:11truefullRuth speaks to Labour MP Jess PhillipsGlobalJudge Rinder706af14f-7e0c-48ae-a460-92bfe2ea85baSun, 24 Jan 2021 21:59:00 +010045:59truefullRuth speaks to Britain's favourite TV Judge, Robert RinderGlobalUS Capitol Riot Special with Anthony Scaramucci & Professor Scott Lucasb0d47129-ddf7-4e01-89a6-5cf61cb685bbSun, 10 Jan 2021 21:59:00 +010047:38truefullRuth speaks to former Trump spokesperson and Anthony Scaramucci & Professor of US Politics, Scott LucasGlobalAlan Johnson50e84e7e-6455-4410-9dab-583a13888ef0Sun, 03 Jan 2021 21:59:00 +010043:09truefullRuth speaks to the Prime Minister we never had, Alan JohnsonGlobalKate Adie4f141a56-a302-4954-afe4-ac5e29926229Thu, 31 Dec 2020 21:59:00 +010040:30truefullRuth speaks to former war correspondent Kate AdieGlobalAlan Davies80fc632f-1d01-4a02-840c-91f07b8e188dWed, 30 Dec 2020 21:59:00 +010051:39truefullRuth speaks to QI funnyman, Alan DaviesGlobalNigel Owensea877d0b-c8f4-4840-89ca-ba6e7090b3d6Tue, 29 Dec 2020 21:59:00 +010051:27truefullRuth speaks to the most capped referee in rugby history, Nigel OwensGlobalEddie Izzard2969f77b-933e-44c6-8136-b151e43db9d7Mon, 28 Dec 2020 21:59:00 +010038:57truefullRuth speaks to "the lost python", Eddie IzzardGlobalSir Nicholas Soamesd261cce8-b740-4b0c-89e7-88ec70196539Sun, 27 Dec 2020 21:59:00 +010038:40truefullRuth speaks to Sir Nicholas Soames: member of parliament for 36 years, friend to Prince Charles and grandson to Winston ChurchillGlobalPaloma Faithdc9e1526-e47f-488a-b040-fc449b4e7d1aSun, 20 Dec 2020 21:59:00 +010045:03truefullRuth speaks to singer and east London royalty, Paloma FaithGlobalJames Blunt34d1475b-9961-438a-8282-b9438e39b435Sun, 13 Dec 2020 21:59:00 +010043:58truefullRuth speaks to pop-star, ex tank driver and unofficial king of Twitter, James BluntGlobalYolanDa Brown882d4da4-0efb-4810-b194-22fcb2508d6eSun, 06 Dec 2020 21:59:00 +010043:10truefullRuth speaks to saxophonist and children's TV maestro, YolanDa BrownGlobalRuby Waxc9d729b1-f53b-4b8c-b951-fdb5c20516fcSun, 29 Nov 2020 22:00:00 +010042:50truefullRuth speaks to comedian, actress and mental health campaigner, Ruby WaxGlobalTim Minchinda63993e-d62a-4814-85a8-b01647204d75Sun, 22 Nov 2020 22:00:00 +010050:36truefullRuth speaks to comedian and composer, Tim MinchinGlobalSophie Ellis-Bextor2a3050a7-5f1b-4ada-ba58-b8cf17ef8167Sun, 15 Nov 2020 22:00:00 +010049:50truefullRuth speaks to the queen of Kitchen Discos, Sophie Ellis-BextorGlobalIntroducing Hunting Ghislaine with John Sweeney4fa177c5-229a-4fac-8268-dfb6c2693cd7Fri, 13 Nov 2020 14:15:00 +010001:05truefullHi An Inconvenient Ruth fans LBC have a new podcast we think you’ll enjoy - Hosted by legendary reporter John Sweeney, Hunting Ghislaine is a 6 part series about Ghislaine Maxwell, the daughter of a disgraced billionaire and the former partner of a super-rich paedophile who killed himself while awaiting trial for sex trafficking. After hiding for almost a year, she now finds herself facing multiple charges for helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually exploit and abuse under-age women which could lead to her spending the rest of her life in jail. In this new podcast series, Hunting Ghislaine, reporter John Sweeney investigates a fairy story which happens the wrong way round, of how a princess ends up accused of being the monster and no-one at all ends up happily ever after. First Episode available 19th November. Listen on Global Player or wherever you get your podcastsGlobalBroadcasting icon, Sir Michael Parkinsond69938b0-4efb-40f0-898f-e50fc1e2a32aSun, 08 Nov 2020 22:00:00 +010044:52truefullRuth speaks to Sir Michael ParkinsonGlobalFormer Met Police boss - Lord John Stevens23ff895b-469c-4eb3-b642-bd09f53de06fSun, 01 Nov 2020 22:00:00 +010044:05truefullRuth speaks to Lord John Stevens, the man who investigated loyalist spies in Northern Ireland, looked into Princess Diana's death, and led Britain's largest police force for five years.GlobalOlympic record holder - Dame Katherine Grainger4e8c97ea-e27c-40a0-a432-73daa540a863Sun, 25 Oct 2020 22:00:00 +010045:15truefullRuth speaks to Olympic record holder, Dame Katherine GraingerGlobalSir Mark Walportd7ada8c3-cc67-4fe4-a592-6d748afc7657Sun, 18 Oct 2020 21:00:00 +010042:51truefullRuth speaks to former Chief Scientific Adviser, Sir Mark WalportGlobalIntroducing "What Next?" with Lionel Barber58785ba7-94be-43a0-9d97-8e7678e5ac16Thu, 15 Oct 2020 11:07:00 +010000:43truefullHi Ruth Davidson fans LBC have a new podcast we think you’ll enjoy - Hosted by Lionel Barber, the former Editor of the Financial Times, What Next? 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 some of the biggest leading influential figures in the health, politics, business, technology, arts and environment world, such as former Prime Minister Tony Blair; Elizabeth Cousens, President and CEO of the United Nations Foundation; ITV’s Chief Executive Dame Carolyn McCall and many more. Follow Lionel on Twitter: @lionelbarber. Listen and subscribe now on Global Player or wherever you get your podcastsGlobalDuncan Bannatyne685f6493-dce0-4b5d-941c-1240471f528aSun, 11 Oct 2020 21:00:00 +010045:45truefullRuth speaks to Dragons' Den hardman, Duncan BannatyneGlobalYanis Varoufakis9ee02d7c-cf51-4fdb-b3e3-ce76b7e752faSun, 04 Oct 2020 21:00:00 +010045:43truefullRuth speaks for former Greek Finance Minister, Yanis VaroufakisGlobalPrue Leith1202daf7-0280-475f-a01d-2478ce9fcf71Sun, 27 Sep 2020 21:00:00 +010047:15truefullBake off legend Prue Leith joins Ruth Davidson on 'An Inconvenient Ruth'GlobalKriss Akabusib6a95dd8-09d7-4653-bad1-4853851ecec2Sun, 20 Sep 2020 21:00:00 +010045:44truefullRuth speaks to former Olympian, Kriss AkabusiGlobalTony Blair7b8d56ba-4f11-4886-87f1-ae2f0a6f0313Sun, 13 Sep 2020 21:00:00 +010056:25truefull21212Ruth speaks to former Prime Minister Tony BlairGlobalNew Series7070d7ec-d6df-45ae-9fa8-546b51ae5116Fri, 11 Sep 2020 16:04:00 +010000:23truefullAn Inconvenient Ruth returns to LBC with a weekly show & podcast. Listen live on LBC at 9pm on Sundays, or download the podcast.GlobalSue Blackd92017c2-4231-497f-b759-bbbc790c78d0Fri, 27 Dec 2019 22:00:00 +010050:22truefull55Former Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson interviews one of the UK’s top forensic anthropologists, Professor Dame Sue Black. How do you become an expert in death? In this episode, Black explains how working with dead bodies on a daily basis makes her happier and more appreciative of life. From tragic tales of war crimes in Kosovo to cutting edge science leading to successful convictions - with warmth and humour, one of the world’s top experts in dead bodies shares how she’s far more afraid of the living than she is the dead!GlobalJoan Bakewelldc78ea23-b128-4bc0-9786-63bb11ea1e8aThu, 26 Dec 2019 22:00:00 +010047:50truefull44With a colourful and varied career, listen to Joan Bakewell as she tells Ruth Davidson of how she was one of the first crews to cross the Berlin Wall in 1989, her affair with Harold Pinter which is the basis for Pinter's 1978 play Betrayal and her work battling ageism and getting people to talk about death.GlobalPiers Morgan439af51f-0648-4984-82bf-f38c27869d7cWed, 25 Dec 2019 22:00:00 +010048:47truefull33In this episode, you’ll hear how Piers Morgan always wanted to be a celebrity journalist, his thoughts on being sacked from the Mirror, his meetings with a ‘complex’ and ‘manipulative’ Princess Diana, how he voted in the 2019 General Election, how he communicates with Donald Trump and being diagnosed as a good psychopath.GlobalMartha Lane Foxc7b49052-5c84-4874-8196-db9ff76b5c53Tue, 24 Dec 2019 22:00:00 +010048:39truefull22A tech pioneer who sits on the board of Twitter and set up the Government’s websites - Martha Lane Fox opens up about how Twitter and tech still don’t do enough for women, how the British tech sector will need 'the most forward facing, skilled workforce' post Brexit and the brutal car accident where she almost lost her life. Despite an innovative vision and dogged determination, the path to success for Martha Lane Fox was far from easyGlobalGeorge Osbornef810b41d-7279-4a6b-8f71-440576ebcd07Mon, 23 Dec 2019 22:00:00 +010056:10truefull11In this episode, Ruth talks to former Chancellor-turned-Editor George Osborne, as he tells her of his upbringing, reforming an "out of date" Tory party, his partnership with David Cameron to lead the Conservatives, austerity and what he really thinks of Boris Johnson.Global