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  • Culture
  • London
  • Episode 565
  • 21 Jun 2026
  • 31 min

Leo Varadkar on power, identity and leaving politics

Peter Cavanagh/Alamy

  • Meet the Writers
  • Culture
  • London
  • Episode 565
  • 31 min

Georgina Godwin speaks to former Irish taoiseach Leo Varadkar, who reflects on identity, leadership and life after politics. From Brexit and Biden to the coronavirus pandemic and stepping down, he shares lessons from power and public service.

Host
  • Georgina Godwin
Producer
  • Steph Chungu

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