Matt Chorley chats to Leo Varadkar, Al Murray, Matt Forde, Lord Glasman and looks at the art of a conference speech.<br><br>Plus World Athletics commentary featuring the men's and women's 200m finals.

Matt Chorley chats to Leo Varadkar, Al Murray, Matt Forde, Lord Glasman and looks at the art of a conference speech. Plus World Athletics commentary featuring the men's and women's 200m finals.

Balls, banquets and boats

Matt Chorley brings you big political guests, the key news of the day, and your views on the issues that matter to you.

**Important Update: The BBC will be implementing major changes to Sounds on July 21st, making it available only to listeners within the UK. As this is an unofficial podcast feed hosted outside the UK, these changes are expected to have an impact, though the extent remains uncertain. Every effort will be made to keep the service running. [4-Jul-25]

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Matt Chorley brings you big political guests, the key news of the day, and your views on the issues that matter to you. **Important Update: The BBC will be implementing major changes to Sounds on July 21st, making it available only to listeners within the UK. As this is an unofficial podcast feed hosted outside the UK, these changes are expected to have an impact, though the extent remains uncertain. Every effort will be made to keep the service running. [4-Jul-25]

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