Amol Rajan on redefining ambition, balancing family life, and the art of conversation
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🗓️ 8 November 2024
⏱️ 77 minutes
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Joining us today is a man whose voice is at the heart of some of the BBC’s most powerful conversations. He’s an award-winning journalist, interviewer, and radio presenter known for his quick wit, depth, and relentless curiosity: it’s the brilliant Amol Rajan!
In this episode, Amol takes us through his fascinating journey from a state school in Tooting to the hallowed halls of Cambridge, reflecting on the mentors who helped shape his career and the tenacity that led him to become the youngest-ever editor of The Independent. He also opens up about the challenges of balancing a demanding broadcasting career with fatherhood, his unique approach to interviews that have drawn icons like Bill Gates, Nile Rodgers and Billie Jean King, and the life-changing impact of losing his father. With humour and heart, Amol shares his philosophy on ambition, resilience, and the joys of family life, offering a glimpse into what drives him both on and off the air.
If you’re eager for more, catch Amol on The Today Programme, University Challenge, and his acclaimed BBC interview series.
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