Naga Munchetty is a hugely respected household name in the UK, anchoring BBC Breakfast as well as presenting BBC Five Live. In this episode, Naga joins George and Nicky for an unflinching conversation about journalism, communication and the women’s health crisis.
Naga reflects on her unconventional route into journalism, which has spanned a career across Reuters, CNBC, Bloomberg and the BBC. She shares how curiosity, analytical rigour and the discipline of asking the right questions have shaped her interviewing style, and why the best journalists know when to stay silent. At the heart of her approach is clarity: say little, facilitate much, and never make the story about yourself.
The conversation then turns deeply personal. After decades of debilitating pain, heavy bleeding and dismissal, Naga was diagnosed with adenomyosis, a chronic condition affecting the uterus. She speaks candidly about the frustration of misdiagnosis, the culture of minimising women’s pain, and the stark reality that only a small fraction of research funding goes to women’s reproductive health.This episode is a masterclass in communication and a rallying cry for systemic change - honest, thought-provoking and ultimately empowering.
