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Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women

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Well-behaved women rarely make history – as someone once said – difficult women do. In this new LBC new podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel will be talking to women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done. Listen and subscribe on Global Player, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Rachel on Twitter: @RachelSJohnson For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: dax@global.com
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Episodes

35 - Tracey Crouch

This week’s guest is MP for Chatham and Aylesford - Tracey Crouch. In this LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done. Listen and subscribe now on Global Player, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Jan 31, 202234 minEp. 35

34 - Kim Leadbeater

This week’s guest is MP for Batley and Spen - Kim Leadbeater. In this LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done. Listen and subscribe now on Global Player, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Jan 24, 202229 minEp. 34

33 - Natalie Livingstone

This week’s guest is journalist and writer - Natalie Livingstone. In this LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done. Listen and subscribe now on Global Player, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Jan 17, 202227 minEp. 33

32 - Emma Tucker

This week’s guest is Editor of the Sunday Times, - Emma Tucker In this LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done. Listen and subscribe now on Global Player, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Jan 10, 202236 minEp. 32

Introducing Hunting Ghislaine: The Trial

Hi Rachel Johnson listener. We’ve got a new podcast we think you’ll enjoy! Last year LBC’s Hunting Ghislaine podcast was listened to over 4 million times. Now, John Sweeney is back with a weekly podcast updating you on all the latest news and commentary from Ghislaine Maxwell’s trial in New York. This podcast is exclusive to Global Player so if you don’t have it, download it now from your app store or visit globalplayer.com. Once you have Global Player, search for Hunting Ghislaine: The Trial.

Dec 07, 20211 min

31 - Julia Langdon

This week’s guest is political journalist - Julie Langdon In this LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done. Listen and subscribe now on Global Player, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Dec 06, 202147 minEp. 31

30 - Julie Burchill

This week’s guest is novelist and columnist - Julie Burchill In this LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done. Listen and subscribe now on Global Player, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Nov 29, 202135 minEp. 30

29 - Anne Robinson

This week’s guest is journalist and television presenter - Anne Robinson. In this LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done. Listen and subscribe now on Global Player, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Nov 22, 202137 minEp. 29

28 - Lionel Shriver

This week’s guest is author and journalist - Lionel Shriver. In this LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done. Listen and subscribe now on Global Player, or wherever you get your podcasts

Nov 15, 202150 minEp. 28

27 - Caroline Nokes

This week’s guest is MP for Romsey and Southampton North - Caroline Nokes In this LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done. Listen and subscribe now on Global Player, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Nov 08, 202137 minSeason 1Ep. 27

26 - Live Show - Jo Wood

This special episode is a live podcast recording and features model, television personality, entrepreneur and former wife of The Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood - Jo Wood. In this LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done. Listen an...

Nov 01, 202121 min

25 - Beth Rigby

This week’s guest is Political Editor for Sky News - Beth Rigby In this LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done. Listen and subscribe now on Global Player, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Oct 25, 202137 minEp. 25

23 - Nus Ghani MP

This week’s guest is MP for Wealden in East Sussex - Nus Ghani MP In this LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done. Listen and subscribe now on Global Player, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Oct 11, 202141 minEp. 23

22 - Katharine Birbalsingh

This week’s guest is British education reformer and Headteacher - Katharine Birbalsingh In this LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done. Listen and subscribe now on Global Player, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Oct 04, 202132 minEp. 22

21 - Esther Rantzen

This week’s guest is journalist and presenter - Esther Rantzen In this LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done. Listen and subscribe now on Global Player, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Sep 27, 202135 minSeason 1Ep. 21

20 - Molly Jong Fast

This week’s guest is writer and podcast host - Molly Jong Fast In this LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done. Listen and subscribe now on Global Player, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Sep 14, 202137 minSeason 1Ep. 20

19. Harriet Harman

This week’s guest is a politician and solicitor who has served as Member of Parliament for Camberwell and Peckham - Harriet Herman In this LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done. Listen and subscribe now on Global Player, or wherever ...

Sep 06, 202151 min

18. Julie Bindel

This week’s guest is feminist, activist and author - Julie Bindel. In this LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done. Listen and subscribe now on Global Player, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Aug 30, 202138 minEp. 18

16. Ruby Wax

This week’s guest is actress, writer, comedian, lecturer and mental health campaigner - Ruby Wax. In this LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done. Listen and subscribe now on Global Player, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Aug 23, 202132 minEp. 16

17. Dame Margaret Beckett

This week’s guest is Labour Party member - Dame Margaret Beckett. In this LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done. Listen and subscribe now on Global Player, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Aug 19, 202133 minEp. 17

15. Mary Ann Sieghart

This week’s guest is author, journalist, radio presenter and former assistant editor of The Times - Mary Ann Sieghart. In this new LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done. Listen and subscribe now on Global Player, or wherever you get ...

Aug 02, 202135 minSeason 1Ep. 15

14. Dame Margaret Hodge

This week’s guest is MP for Barking and Minister in both the Blair and Brown Governments - Dame Margaret Hodge In this LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done. Listen and subscribe now on Global Player, or wherever you get your podcast...

Jul 26, 202134 minSeason 1Ep. 14

13. Lady Antonia Fraser

This week’s guest is a British author of history, novels, biographies and detective fiction - Lady Antonia Fraser. In this new LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done. Listen and subscribe now on Global Player, or wherever you get your...

Jul 12, 202128 minSeason 1Ep. 13

12. Gina Miller

**Waring - This episode contains discussion of sexual violence which some listeners might find disturbing** This week's guest has been called "The Brexit B****" and the most hated woman in Britain. She has faced racism, sexual assault and online abuse. In 2017 she was recognized as the UK's most influential black person - Gina Miller. In this new LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who tak...

Jul 05, 202138 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Introducing 'I've Been Thinking with Peter Frankopan'

Hi, Rachel Johnson 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 ...

Jul 01, 20213 min

11. Edwina Currie

This week’s guest is writer, broadcaster and former politician - Edwina Currie. In this new LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done. Listen and subscribe now on Global Player, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Jun 27, 202136 minSeason 1Ep. 11

10. Dorothy Byrne

This week’s guest is the self described Methuselah of television who's railed against class and sexism in the media - Dorothy Byrne. In this new LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done. Listen and subscribe now on Global Player, or whe...

Jun 21, 202138 minSeason 1Ep. 10

9. Yvette Cooper

This week’s guest is MP for Normanton, Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley - Yvette Cooper. In this new LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done. Listen and subscribe now on Global Player, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Jun 14, 202138 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Introducing ‘If It Bleeds It Leads’

Hi Rachel Johnson 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 ...

Jun 11, 20213 min

8. Camilla Tominey

This week’s guest is Associate Editor of the Daily Telegraph, Camilla Tominey. In this new LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done. Listen and subscribe now on Global Player, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Jun 06, 202137 minSeason 1Ep. 8
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