Ann Widdecombe, Rohit Talwar & Nick Buckley MBE on The Lembit Öpik Show - 12 June 2024

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: The Rt Hon. Ann Widdecombe, is an ex-MP, ex-MEP, political commentator, author and TV personality. Ann became the Member of Parliament for Maidstone in 1987 and she held the seat until 2010. Ann was a Strictly Come Dancing contestant and wrote the book The Dancing Detective, Father Figure, The Clematis Tree-the story of a family with a disabled child and Strictly Ann-her autobiography. Her website is http://www.annwiddecombe.com/

GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Rohit Talwar is a global futurist, award-winning keynote speaker, author, and the CEO of Fast Future. His prime expertise lies in helping clients understand and shape the emerging future. He has a particular interest in how we can create a very human future by putting people at the center of the agenda. Rohit is the co-author of Designing Your Future, lead editor and a contributing author for The Future of Business, Beyond Genuine Stupidity—Ensuring AI Serves Humanity, The Future Reinvented—Reimagining Life, Society, and Business, A Very Human Future—Enriching Humanity in a Digitized World, editor of Technology vs. Humanity, and co-editor and contributor for two forthcoming books: Unleashing Human Potential—The Future of AI in Business and 50:50—Scenarios for the Next 50 Years.

 GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: Nick Buckley MBE grew up in a challenging environment, but he overcame personal obstacles to become a successful entrepreneur and community leader. Starting from humble beginnings, he transitioned from market trading to a career in public service, where he excelled in roles aimed at reducing crime and antisocial behavior. In response to austerity measures.