Jamaican-born comedian and presenter David Whitely, created his own fame on social media under many aliases. But he’s best known as BBC 1Xtra DJ ‘Sideman’. 

As demonstrations calling for racial justice erupt across the UK and beyond, he speaks to Krishnan about challenging racial stereotypes, his journey from instagram to radio and why black lives always matter.

Ruth Davidson was leader of the Scottish Conservative Party from 2011 to 2019. She stood down in August 2019 - giving several political and personal reasons for her decision.

Still serving as an MSP, she speaks to Krishnan about her mental health during lockdown, complexities within Conservative politics and what she thinks of Dominic Cummings.

Producer: Rachel Evans

Nels Abbey is a British-Nigerian satirist, writer, media executive and author of 'Think Like a White Man'.

As protests erupt across the world following the alleged murder of George Floyd, he talks to Krishnan about his own experiences as black man in Britain, his thoughts on the political response to the demonstrations and comparing racism in the UK and America. 

Adam Goodes is a former Australian Football League player of Aboriginal descent. He became a controversial figure in Australia following a racist incident against him during a AFL game.   After that, he faced taunts and boos from AFL crowds, which ignited a race row across Australia.    He's now left the sport and is a private businessman but continues his anti-racism advocacy.   His story is now being told in a new documentary called 'The Australian Dream', which explores what Adam's experience shows about modern day Australia.    You can also watch the interview on the Channel 4 News YouTube channel.   Warning: Strong and racially sensitive language.    Producer: Rachel Evans

Deborah Frances-White is a comedian, author and screenwriter. She's probably best known for 'The Guilty Feminist', which is a hugely successful podcast and brand.   She talks to Krishnan about facing up to your own privileges, the lessons she's learnt from living with a Syrian refugee and why she's glad her IVF didn't work.   Producer: Rachel Evans

Rutger Bregman is a Dutch writer and historian known for shaking up social norms. Last year, he attracted global attention at the World Economic Forum in Davos when he turned on his wealthy audience and called out those who avoid paying taxes.

He has also argued for a universal basic income. His latest work ‘Humankind’ offers a roadmap for how we might organise society differently, based on the idea that deep down most people are actually decent human beings.

He talks to Krishnan about his Ten Commandments to living your life in a good way, his arguments for a universal basic income and his observations of humanity during the coronavirus lockdown.

Producer: Rachel Evans

Helle Thorning-Schmidt was Prime Minister of Denmark from 2011 to 2015. Until very recently she was the CEO of the charity 'Save the Children'.   She talks to Krishnan about why we need to find common ground on political battle lines, her experience as a female political leader and her life-long quest for a fair society.   Producer: Rachel Evans

Dr Adam Rutherford is a geneticist, author and broadcaster.  He hosts the BBC Radio 4 programme 'Inside Science' and has published books related to genetics and the origin of life.   In his most recent project, he confronts the use of science to strengthen racist ideologies.   He talks to Krishnan about how if we understood genetics and history correctly they could become powerful allies against racism.    Producer: Rachel Evans

Frankie Bridge is best known for being a singer, formerly a member of the girl group, The Saturdays and previously S Club Juniors.    She freely speaks about her struggles with mental health from breakdown to hospitalisation to self-acceptance in her new book, 'Open: Why Asking for Help Can Save your Life'.   Right now, she is trekking a desert in Namibia with Krishnan himself to raise awareness for mental health.   But before they set off, Krishnan spoke to her about her ongoing journey with depression and anxiety, how being a child star affected her and her advice to people in similar situations.  

Warning: Contains references to suicide and depression.

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Producer: Rachel Evans

Adam Kay is the author of one of the most successful books of the last couple of years, 'This is Going to Hurt', which is based upon his diaries from his former career as a doctor before he quit medicine.    He wrote down his often hilarious experiences as a way to cope with the stresses and emotions of his job.   He talks to Krishnan about how the world of medicine needs to change, challenging politicians and his worries for the future of the NHS.   Producer: Rachel Evans