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The world’s leading thinkers, politicians and cultural figures interviewed by the BBC

Find out what the world’s leading thinkers, politicians and cultural figures really think, as they talk about their lives for thirty minutes on The Interview.

***The Interview is no longer broadcast on-air but you can listen to our archive below.***

A half hour interview with interesting and prominent people from around the world with a great range of interests and opinions. Each week, one person is put under the spotlight by either Owen Bennett-Jones or Carrie Gracie, the two presenters on The Interview.  

They explore topical issues, personal motivation and interviewee's hopes and fears. The style is informal and conversational, but at times searching and combative when required.

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The Interview Archive: John Podesta, Former White House Chief of Staff

10/10/2009

John Podesta, Former White House Chief of Staff

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Ultimate Washington insider, John Podesta, gives his take on President Obama's progress

John Podesta was President Clinton's last chief of staff. Now he is an informal advisor to President Barack Obama. What's his inside view of the President's progress?

John Podesta was President Clinton's last chief of staff at the White House. 

Now from the vantage point of heading the Democrat's favourite think tank, he is an informal advisor to President Barack Obama who is playing high stakes in trying to get his healthcare plans through. What's his inside view of the President's progress?

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