Can we reverse the damage done to our polluted rivers and seas? What was it like to write Teenage Kicks? How has Brexit hamstrung the music industry?
From punk singer to political activist, Feargal Sharkey is now the leading figure in the fight against sewage and water pollution in the UK. On today's episode of Leading he sits down with Alastair to discuss environmentalism, growing up in Derry, the success of The Undertones, and much, much more.
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Feargal Sharkey: Teenage Kicks, Bobby Sands, and saving our rivers

What was it like fighting New Labour? Why did Black Wednesday happen? How did Ian McKellen help bring the campaign for gay rights into Downing Street?
Join Alastair and Rory as they answer all these questions with Sir John Major in the second of two episodes with the former Tory prime minister.
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John Major: The Gulf War, Black Wednesday, and Populism (Part 2)

The role of Downing Street Chief of Staff was created for him, and he was the only senior advisor to last the whole period of Tony Blair's premiership - but who is the real Jonathan Powell, and how did he do it? 
Rory and Alastair are joined by Jonathan Powell to discuss the New Labour years, the Northern Ireland peace process, how he negotiates with terrorists, and more. 
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Feargal Sharkey: Teenage Kicks, Bobby Sands, and saving our rivers

John Major: The Gulf War, Black Wednesday, and Populism (Part 2)

Jonathan Powell: How to negotiate with terrorists