Matt Hancock: Opens Up About His Affair, Mistakes & The Pandemic | E121

This weeks episode entitled 'Matt Hancock: Opens Up About His Affair, Mistakes & The Pandemic' topics:
0:00 Intro
01:27 Why did you want to have this conversation here?
02:54 Your early years
05:41 Why did you get into politics and why would you want to?
19:17 How can you be the minister for all these different areas?
28:50 You running for Prime Minister
32:01 When covid hit
47:14 What was your life like at that time?
50:22 If you’d known a pandemic would roll in would you have taken the health secretary job?
51:24 The care home mistake
58:28 Isn’t our high number of deaths an indicator that wrong decisions were made?
01:09:55 The first vaccine - showing your emotions
01:23:30 The CCTV footage
01:34:36 The parties at number 10
01:35:49 Dominic Cummings
01:37:05 Your Dyslexia campaign
01:39:02 Do you feel like you’ve addressed what you wanted to from this conversation?
01:39:44 The last guest question
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[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

When I started The Diary Of A CEO I wanted to look into the diaries of people with unique stories, people who had been in remarkable positions and individuals who had dealt with challenging situations. As you’ll know if you watch this channel - most of my guests are not CEO’s - they tend to be individuals who have been in unique positions, authors, well known names in society or people with unique stories - My objective is to try and find the truth within that diary and to provide a long-form perspective on that story that you might not get on other short form media platforms. Then, it’s up to you - the viewer - to arrive at your own conclusions. It’s worth saying, I will always interview whoever I want to *on my channel* and as the viewer you can choose to listen or choose not to listen. I’ve never understood the notion that an independent channel like mine can’t interview certain people that the entire mainstream media can…? So I will continue to have the conversations I’m intrigued to have and I will continue to do it In the style that I enjoy. Thank you to all of you that take the time to listen to this channel 🙏🏽❤️

[@MojoyinOlarinde]

shouldn't have to explain yourself tbh, I'm curious to watch this to understand this situation and perhaps the government better

[@elsakiyemartins7886]

As much as I think we shouldn't worry about others' opinions, for the sake of evolution and civility, every now and then is worth setting the record straight. It's great seeing you doing it here in particular. If they didn't know now they know.-)

[@bmb1980]

I think if you have done something wrong or questionable, an explanation goes a long way. But you haven't so I don't think you need to explain yourself (and it sounds a bit defensive to be honest). Different people bring different perspectives so I thought this was an interesting interview and you were an excellent interviewer. Even in these circumstances he didn't move me. I still think MH is disingenuous wasteman and the fact he had the audacity to speak to you about empathy ... Yeah 🤣

[@catiasoares8624]

100% agree! However some people refuse to be fully open and honest! He is one of them, he loves the spotlight it seems, and desperately wants to be liked. Thanks for another episode , always appreciate your take and questions in these conversations Steven. “The honest truth is” your still lieing Matt!

[@Big-Timbo]

do what thou wilt

[@RyanMurphyFootball]

Just remember: if Hancock can become the Health Secretary and Boris the Prime Minister then you can achieve your goals

[@LizzieKristina]

That's all the motivation I need 😄

[@RyanMurphyFootball]

@@LizzieKristina 😂

[@2FAZEGAMING]

Oh and you have to be white which will give you a much higher chance

[@IEVAKambarovaite]

Good point

[@LizzieKristina]

Literally anything is possible at this point 😅

[@AlexHawkins98]

Matt Hancock asking for "the question to be asked in a more respectful way" while being questioned about doing one of the most disrespectful things possible to his wife and kids is laughable

[@almac8524]

The worst part is him trying to spin it into a Richard Curtis love story.

[@taliatress2483]

not rewally

[@nickjones2896]

@@taliatress2483 I think it's hilarious. What a horrible man

[@mray9305]

Listen he married for perception not love. Now he is with someone for love. Why don’t people get it, the majority of people do not marry for love. They went the red benefits; children; perception and settling!

[@IEVAKambarovaite]

@@mray9305 let's see how long will that last..

[@robbieomahony5741]

The way he tries to control the interview and becomes flippant almost immediately is a true show of character

[@electraruby4078]

Stefan was a push over

[@mohammedalnahyan4604]

He was indicating whenever he received a "gotcha" question

[@Crypto-Live]

so easy to talk waffle when your mind is closed. Personally felt he did a reasonable job with covid. I've yet to hear from anyone else as to how it "should" have been done. @@mohammedalnahyan4604

[@cindyd1042]

Yes, I agree!!

[@libbylilley4880]

The fact he says Rishi Sunak was from a rough background by his father being a pharmacist 🤣🤣🤣

[@angelawatson7740]

So rough he had a private education .

[@justclickrecord]

Literally living in a bubble. Must be nice in that bubble.

[@chas638]

Sunak's Mother was a Pharmacist! If you know that part of Southampton, you'd understand the point better. Why is it, that we think paid education is worse than multiple luxury holidays? How Sunak's parents choose to spend their own money is entirely their business not ours. As for Hancock, he explained his education pathway, due to his extraordinary ability despite dyslexia, to compete with older contemporaries and succeed at a high level.

[@paulinecabbed1271]

His father was not a pharmacist actually

[@cambs0181]

His father being an Indian, running a shop in a working class area of 1970s Britian, for him yes that would of been rough.

[@ummarahshah772]

Rishi Sunak a ‘difficult background’? As a brown person I can confirm Uncle Rishi is a rich Asian person and was born into a privileged, rich Asian family. Great podcast but so further from reality in some parts.

[@OrangeBananaPear]

His wife is extremely rich too.

[@ummarahshah772]

@@OrangeBananaPear indeed. An inherent millionaire

[@jaystedman4819]

He’s a classic privileged politician born to rich parents, privately educated turned banker. If he wasn’t brown then people would look at him they way they looked at David Cameron. As a brown person, I find Hancock’s claim insulting

[@hazelold2882]

It actually made me laugh out loud when he said about Rishi coming from an ordinary background, his mum was a pharmacist!!!!! I’m not quite sure how much a pharmacist earns but I don’t think it’s very ordinary 😱

[@jaystedman4819]

@ivah kennis his parents paid for him to go to a private boarding school, unaffordable to the vast amount of people, that is privilege

[@sarahennor3218]

As someone who lost my father to covid in the first wave, we were not able to visit dad as he lay dying. We stood outside his window and prayed. We continued to hope. We got asked to send pictures of ourselves so they could place them around him and our names so they could say them to him. To let him know we cared. We received the phone call to say he was not going to survive. That they had tried everything but it could not be enough. The pain of receiving that call 😓💔. The hospital went against what was allowed and let both me and my mum with him in his final moments whilst the rest of the family were outside knowing he was about to pass. Emily, an incredible nurse who had cared for dad with so much love for those two weeks sobbed. Devastated alongside us. Once he had died and because we had been into ICU, we would now have to self isolate for 14 days away from the family. No hugs from anyone because we had the privilege of being with him when he died. This is something we know is an absolute privilege because tens of thousands of families were unable to. Tens of thousands of people died alone. The funeral was a graveside burial with only 8 of us there. The pain of hearing Hancock’s voice. Of showing barely any remorse. For showing little ‘empathy,’ the thing he astonishingly thinks he has. Of his blind loyalty to a Prime Minister who has laughed in the face of every single person who sacrificed for the greater good. Thank you for interviewing him and letting him expose himself as the odious, self-obsessed, shallow little man he is. The pain he caused through his bad decision making alongside the government to so many of us is unparalleled. Even ‘ in hindsight’ you continued to give yourself a clap on the back. I hope you read this comment too, Hancock.

[@Nemwineya]

I am so deeply sorry for your unimaginable loss, Sarah 🧡🧡🧡

[@racheltottle3549]

I’m really sorry to read of the loss of your dad. I am seething with you watching this, I need him to understand how despised he is, how pathetic his rebrand is and if he could kindly go hide in a shed forever even for the sake of his kids let alone the rest of the hurt he’s inflicted.

[@Melexdra]

Sarah, I am so sorry. I also lost my father, quite suddenly it was within a short period of time in 2020 when he got diagnosed with cancer. From March 2020 to June 2020 he was in and out of hospital, sometimes for weeks at a time and we lost so many valuable moments with him in his last few months. Matt Hancock was a the poster boy for me not being able to see my Dad and then to find out he was out there doing whatever he liked, although I wasn't totally surprised, it still felt like a knife in my stomach. He's a vile human being and deserves no sympathy, I'm glad he was on the podcast if for no other reason than to expose himself for the pathetic person he clearly is. Once again, very sorry for your loss and I feel your pain. We will be holding a celebration of life for my Dad some time this year, since the funeral was so small. Although it's not the same it could be a way to help to remember your Dad's life and reconnect with those friends and others who loved him. Lots of love to you and your family.

[@user-yv4nf8qp4u]

Mr Matthew Hancock , will always be held as man for and off the working class people people.The man saved countless lives, respect to Hancock . He wanted to put us all in lockdown as early as Christmas 2019, to save our priceless nhs and save lives!Hancock was a major part in delivering our world 🌎 beating vaccine 💉 programme with William Shakespeare !Build the man a statue today, award him a knighthood and an mp payrise. Matt cared for all of us, he has a heart of solid gold ,hence why he showed his emotions on good morning Britain. Matt you are the best prime minister, that Britain 🇬🇧 has never had. In Hancock we shall all continue to trust ! Thankyou

[@racheltottle3549]

@@user-yv4nf8qp4u He did off the working people you are correct in that

[@hilary729]

Steven , you are an incredibly gifted interviewer. You listen , you don’t interrupt and you ask intelligent , relevant questions. You have a rare gift in that you can draw people out without sounding intrusive.

[@etch-a-sketch]

One cannot "control" falling in love, but one can control how one reacts to those feelings.

[@Alexst0rey]

I kinda like that quote.

[@lorraine1651]

And his sob story about his school. Imagine if you were a kid whose Dad was on the front page of the Sun cheating on your Mum? He can't even show empathy for his own kids, let alone those who lost loved ones in the pandemic. Tosser.

[@shakeirahmed2570]

Steven is doing a better job then all of the journalists out here

[@bigbawsdogg]

Completely disagree. He got off so lightly. The whole respect and empathy nonsense spouted is just incredible irony. A guy who cheated on his wife and country and who blindly supports a prime minister who missed cobra meetings, openly spoke about shaking everyone's hands whilst simultaneously telling everyone to social distance to be interrupted by Chris Whitty in the same sentence. Then get the virus itself. Also as a advisor on data protection, what he said was absolute lies. He is exactly the reason why there should be cameras in every public service domain. To keep people accountable! It has nothing to do with privacy.

[@drt8990]

@@bigbawsdogg Spot on BK.

[@msla7623]

Ummm most (broadcast journalists at least) have held him to account... How can you compare a tell all sit down with journalists🤔?

[@HayetA1]

*than

[@anthonyridgley1819]

He got off lightly and he keeps declining an interview with piers morgan so what does that tell you 🤔🤔

[@LizzieKristina]

Well done Steven for staying cool, calm and collected in the more challenging parts of the conversation. They were difficult to watch but alot of respect to you.

[@0_Freedom_0]

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[@artbreaker937]

His smirk when talking about the affair shows that the one thing he doesn’t have is empathy

[@adamcraig1468]

Hes a sociopath and not even a good one

[@scarletoharabia3801]

He’s a fake and a snake. How you get them is how you lose them.

[@marvinstorm9153]

Needs kneecapping. I'm in.

[@bluebellbeatnik4945]

he's disgusting.

[@s.e1150]

because he is evil

[@dronemancer5655]

No matter how hard I try to give him the benefit of the doubt, and how hard he tries to come across as 'sincere' and 'only human', ultimately I am left feeling that this man ( Hancock) is a self serving, duplicitous slime ball who is both the symptom and the actual condition of everything that is wrong in British politics currently. In my view he should not be explaining his actions on a podcast, but before a Court of Law.

[@tomcolton5662]

All because the lady loves milk tray

[@subu62]

Perfect assessment

[@algarvemike]

He is an absolute slimeball

[@evemmcculloch]

think my jaw actually dropped when he asked for the question regarding the cctv footage to be "asked in a more respectful way" as if it was more disrespectful than him cheating on his wife and blatantly breaking his own rules 😌

[@Whowantstokna]

Only just found this podcast, unbelievable the way you handled yourself against a politician. One of the best podcasts around

[@0_Freedom_0]

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[@electraruby4078]

You must be joking!

[@Foxy_ladyYTSL]

I was disappointed in Stephen here. Maybe because he’s looking to be an MP ?

[@Alphacentauri819]

@@Foxy_ladyYTSLyou have to tiptoe around someone who has a narcissistic wound, dismissive avoidant…etc. He likely could read the likelihood that avoidant tactics would be deployed if he wasn’t careful..that’s actually wise. You’re essentially with a “man” who has the emotional intelligence/awareness/literacy of a toddler and/or early teen… so, to keep them participating, you learn how to navigate it

[@Foxy_ladyYTSL]

@@Alphacentauri819 good point 👏🏻

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[@thedataparadox]

Brilliant interview Steven! Nice to see an actual discussion, rather than the usual political line of questioning trying to trick the guest into saying something “headlines worthy”. You are a great interviewer, giving space to the guest to reply with a thoughtful answer. Top job!

[@tomhayes413]

Love how you articulate yourself Steven and how you stay calm and make yourself clear

[@dr.vincewong]

One of the reasons this podcast is so great is because of Steven’s willingness to have discussions with a wide variety of people. You don’t have to agree with all opinions of the guest, or even like them, to learn something new from the conversation. I’ve never really understood the mindset of politicians (as politics is something I don’t personally enjoy) but this episode is helping me gain more insight into how a politician thinks and needs to process/balance difficult decisions. Although I don’t agree with much of what Matt Hancock said, I do have to respect his willingness to talk on such an open platform like a podcast. I don’t think too many politicians would be willing to do that due to the high risk of being exposed for saying one wrong thing.

[@dr.vincewong]

Also love how you kept the bit in about casual sex when Hancock kept asking to start that bit again.

[@traymitt]

he is trying to improve his public image - totally self serving

[@sherimillman53]

Regardless of what he says we have all been brainwashed.

[@jeremysmith8035]

When i rule the world failed ex-ministers in roll neck jumpers will be illegal

[@rotation-y2n]

@@traymitt thats literally what everyones aim with social media is not just politicians

[@realreviews4017]

I can't believe people are giving this entity the time of day. Wish everyone could see him for what he is.

[@hanbobanable]

This entity 😂

[@s0ne01]

Who? Hancock?

[@electraruby4078]

people are so easily fooled. its sickening

[@s.e1150]

bad isn't it. why did you not ask Matt about Midazolam ??

[@electraruby4078]

@@s.e1150 This interview was nothing less than an opportunity for Hancock to propagandise. No hard questions were asked 'cept about his affair. He was gloating at the lack of sophistication of his interviewer. Badly done Stevan!

[@sbagbol1441]

when he asked how he managed the thoughts and how he slept at night knowing his decision during the day are life and death decisions. you could see on matts face that he never really thought about and he slept just fine

[@liamobrien8235]

I tried my hardest to watch all this with an open mind, and I was almost sold until towards the end, when he said he only resigned when people he respected told him they couldn’t visit dying relatives. Which tells me he didn’t initially respect the general public who was all going through the same thing! 🤷🏼‍♂️ Great podcast as always though Steven! Incredible guest! Keep them coming! 👌🏼👏🏼

[@Miracle-ms9hu]

Well done! My thoughts exactly! They ALL behave exactly the same in their little club.

[@RyanMurphyFootball]

I agree - but also I don’t believe him for a second. He’s the health secretary - he should’ve already known that people made those sacrifices. He mentioned the dying relatives to seem like the bigger person

[@lw1zfog]

well done. personally speaking, i couldn’t really stand more than a few minutes of the egregious slime ball democide enabler attempting to justify its existence.

[@diamonument8777]

It's funny. He starts by saying politics is not based on nepotism that it's okay that the people who run the country are all from the same elite circle because they all have empathy. Then he closes by revealing he got hired for all his ministerial jobs based on who he knew and not because of his competence, that he hired Gina with our taxpayer money because she's someone he knew and the only reason he resigned is not because he had empathy for the public, but because people he personally knew and respected told him their stories of hardship. I wonder how many other policy decisions have come about only because people he personally knows are impacted and not because of what is beneficial for the British public as a whole??

[@gillps5130]

@@diamonument8777 no different really from the political club finding money for themselves and each other but not for the general public in the form of wise and just spending on behalf of the much stung taxpayer who funds them, himself and everyone else.

[@Sahota2002]

Did he just say Sunak came from a difficult background 😂😂 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1005">16:45</a>

[@Jack-et2po]

It doesn't matter if you hate or love Matt Hancok, it is very good to hear him talk without some journalist snapping at him

[@human1414]

100% agree

[@xixi3981]

I see a genuine man and a man trying his very best to act as genuine.

[@umaryounis4229]

Glad to see that there was a hidden camera in the lift at the start as a tribute to Hancock ..

[@aatif2k2]

🤣

[@chloexxc7352]

Omg did not even think of it like that round 2😂😂

[@TravellingFreak991]

waheyyy

[@judaismtreasures9606]

Absolutely no excuse for doing this to his wife and kids. Where society is today was perfectly reflected by the fact that everyone just cared about him breaking covid rules but not the cheating on his wife

[@ip3931]

Absolutely agree!

[@LeonardoDiCapri-Sun]

It’s weird isn’t it… cheating doesn’t even seem like a big deal in society nowadays. It’s continuously romanticised by film and TV, and clearly in real life situations too judging by this interview. You can leave someone, but why cheat? So scummy and hurtful

[@rachelbreck7766]

👏🏼

[@tomcolton5662]

Got 6 kids, doesn't talk about them once, just that he loves this new woman. Odd.

[@johnmac1960]

@@tomcolton5662 Eight lives affected by his narcissism!

[@annazrelli4954]

I'm a registered nurse of 20 years, one who was sacked, by the way, due to not wanting a forced jab, thanks to Matt Hancock's policy. I'm also a service user of the NHS. I don't think for one minute that Matt Hancock sits on a 2 year waiting list for the NHS, and definitely uses private healthcare. As a nurse, I would definitely want a doctor as health secretary rather than someone who knows nothing about healthcare. To be honest, anyone would have done a better job than him. It was his policy that forced people to die alone and denied their loved ones the ability to be with them, when they were at their most vulnerable and frightened. I don't believe a word that comes out of his mouth

[@YoullClapWhenImGone]

I'm genuinely sorry you lost your job over this, it should never have happened.

[@annazrelli4954]

@@YoullClapWhenImGone Thank you. I was actually then re-employed after 6 months when the government reversed their decision. I'm grateful for that. Had they not, I still wouldn't have taken it. Thank you for your message

[@YoullClapWhenImGone]

@@annazrelli4954 I'm really happy to hear it worked out for you in the end 🙂, you shouldn't have been put in that position to begin with, I could write/rant all day about how wrong it all was but I'll just say I'm glad it all worked out ok, and again I applaud that you were brave enough to stand up for yourself at such a difficult time. Wishing you all the best for the future 🙂

[@LivingLegendMe]

Steven has his tongue firmly up this sh+ts fundament.

[@nerdistkingdom2930]

I love how Rishi Sinai is described as “one of us” because his mum is a pharmacist... left out one small point mate, Rishi Sunak’s father-in-law is a billionaire.

[@alexanderhogg2559]

Think the point he was making was Rishi didn't grow up with a billionaire father-in-law it was inherited through marriage. But I get your point he's not 'one of us'.

[@nerdistkingdom2930]

@@alexanderhogg2559 I was wrong. It wasn’t father-in-law. It was step father. My bad.

[@logitech2010100]

@@alexanderhogg2559 how did his parents afford the private school for Rishi? Pretty sure they were very wealthy. Lets not make it out like he comes from humble beginnings. Maybe his parents do but certainly not him.

[@MrJohndory111]

Also the insinuation that a pharmacist is some minimum wage job

[@rybro2129]

And his thing of himself being middle class, not sure many people from Cheshire sound like him

[@richardgarrett9821]

I approached this podcast with a completely clear mind. Removing judgement and see if Mr Hancock can teach me anything about politics, which I usually have the usual eye rolling motions for. It really felt like personal PR. I admire Steven for adding this dimension to his guest list and I did get value from it. However, with guests like Mo Gawdat, Fern Cotton, Mary Portas, Matthew Syed, Johann Hari etc, etc - it does show the difference between great thinkers and those in Downing Street.

[@kratos.8151]

Johann Hari, James Smith, Mo Gawdat really made me reflect on my life ... Hancock just makes me want to vomit. He should be nowhere near a position to make big decisions like he was.

[@wendywolfman]

Did you just refer to Fern Cotton as a great thinker? Lol I think you need to read some more books.

[@TerminalMadness1]

@@wendywolfman 🤣🤣🤣 I thought the same

[@user-yv4nf8qp4u]

Mr Matthew Hancock , will always be held as man for and off the working class people people.The man saved countless lives, respect to Hancock . He wanted to put us all in lockdown as early as Christmas 2019, to save our priceless nhs and save lives!Hancock was a major part in delivering our world 🌎 beating vaccine 💉 programme with William Shakespeare !Build the man a statue today, award him a knighthood and an mp payrise. Matt cared for all of us, he has a heart of solid gold ,hence why he showed his emotions on good morning Britain. Matt you are the best prime minister, that Britain 🇬🇧 has never had. In Hancock we shall all continue to trust ! Thankyou

[@andrewjoicey1851]

@@user-yv4nf8qp4u 😂🤣😅

[@yumiipigsa48]

Thanks for such an interesting interview! It's rare to have a politician be interviewed in this manner. Very insightful and thoughtful questions were asked. I loved how you managed to hold your ground and remain respectful when the conversation heated up. Great job!

[@margaretomahony7528]

Steven should get his own chat show on TV he's just awesome chilled and natural☺️

[@johnmac1960]

Hindsight is always PERFECT when you SPIN the questions.

[@bellabell737]

Television would RUIN his style. Mainstream is poison.

[@timgilligan3885]

@@bellabell737 - exactly what I was going to say.

[@user-ij1wg6nx8e]

@@bellabell737 that’s exactly my thoughts

[@electraruby4078]

HE MAKES MY FLESH CREEP

[@dwilson9192]

Fair play for Hancock to do the podcast. Personally I took this podcast with a huge pinch of salt as I think it felt like a PR stunt. I feel it is him probably trying to make amends for what he has done but also to help build his profile back up again, which I think the majority of people will feel is in the toilet. For me it was a good insight into the politics world especially through his political career and through COVID.

[@catherinewardle5478]

Watching Matt speak makes me realise just how far away we are from really communicating showing our true selves being vulnerable, open and honest in business. However a sense of duty for democracy especially in this current climate is essential. Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@ptoo6348]

Thanks Steven. I imagine it could be challenging to focus when you get interrupted even when you're asking questions. You're so respectful - so great to watch and learn from.

[@patriciachadwick5658]

P Too Never stop your enemy when they're making a mistake.

[@jenwright8134]

Bravo Steven. The line of questioning around political nepotism/ lack of diversity in politics and expertise required within ministerial leadership - specifically in the areas of digital - echoed everything I consistently get frustrated at, as someone who works in leadership within the digital industry and as someone who came from a working class background and has had to make significant sacrifices to get to where I am now…without the help of friends/family in high places! Thank you for always asking the tough questions and representing 👏.

[@richardjones3792]

Ugh diversity

[@richardfothergill8090]

Why do people from a working class background always have to mention their background.. life’s a fight wherever you’re from. For some it’s easier for some it’s harder. You were probably more privileged then 5 billion on this planet.

[@12345GSB]

Over the pandemic I have lost faith in journalism and the way they berate politicians and unable to listen. So refreshing to hear a fresh discussion with humanity

[@jackcoleman5264]

Really pleased to come across this dialogue. Long-form open discussions such as this is very much welcomed in modern democracies. I didnt agree with everything Matt Hancock did over the pandemic however, to witness a human conversation such as this encourages better understand and reduces political division. More like these please

[@michaelwain58]

Listen to The Political Party with Matt Forde. It's brilliant. Long form interviews with politicians doing back years.

[@0_Freedom_0]

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[@samueljweston]

Well put sir.

[@keojie-r8074]

He mentioned Rishi Sunak when referencing some of the conservative members diverse backgrounds… didn’t mention his Dad was a well-paid GP & was privileged enough to attend independent school, to then go on to study the same course as Hancock at Oxford 😂

[@aishaomo]

Matt Hancock strikes me as someone not particularly self aware. He also struggles being genuinely vulnerable. I didn't manage 10 minutes on this one!

[@AlexDale9]

I watched the whole thing and agree with you The way he reacted to Ste asking about the casual sex part surprised me Imo ste didn’t ask the question in a disrespectful way at all

[@Jakarih1999]

@@FalcaoXTZ he’s a narcissist and this was purely an act for PR

[@MattyModz]

It's a symptom of the game of politics when you're attacked from every angle it takes a special individual to be grounded in oneself, those types avoid politics by virtue of its design

[@ia303]

@@Jakarih1999 wait til you find out that everyone does podcasts for PR reasons

[@user-yv4nf8qp4u]

Mr Matthew Hancock , will always be held as man for and off the working class people people.The man saved countless lives, respect to Hancock . He wanted to put us all in lockdown as early as Christmas 2019, to save our priceless nhs and save lives!Hancock was a major part in delivering our world 🌎 beating vaccine 💉 programme with William Shakespeare !Build the man a statue today, award him a knighthood and an mp payrise. Matt cared for all of us, he has a heart of solid gold ,hence why he showed his emotions on good morning Britain. Matt you are the best prime minister, that Britain 🇬🇧 has never had. In Hancock we shall all continue to trust ! Thankyou

[@liamobrien8235]

You should get Dominic Cummings on the podcast! I’m here for all that tea!! 😏

[@tyleri7221]

great podcast, incredible to listen to Hancock speak where he avoids any accountability and somehow seems to view himself as a hero. tried to listen without any prior prejudices but his inability to take responsibility and the way he treats the thousands who died as a simple statistic is genuinely baffling- not to mention his completely warped opinion on meritocracy and the idea that politics isn’t a rich boys club.

[@waxinglyrical4153]

Well said, Tyler.

[@euanhosie]

Fair play to Steven for having Hancock on. We need more diversity in these types of platforms. It’s pretty hard to warm to Hancock. Self-righteousness combined with so many glib responses on a life or death topic is not acceptable. Nor is having a totally inept and under qualified individual in the position of Health Secretary.

[@adambutterworth7608]

I bet we never see that hidden lift camera shot again. Reserved for special guest. Good work Steven. 😂

[@ClarkDroneFilms]

Inspired by Dragons Den 🤣

[@SF-lo3ob]

Time stamp?

[@adambutterworth7608]

@@SF-lo3ob right at the start

[@SuccessWithSam]

Just when you think who will Steven get next, he throws a massive curve ball and get someone totally unexpected 😧😧 I got my popcorn ready for this one 🍿 👀

[@crestarose]

LITERALLY!!

[@andrewleese89]

You clearly don’t follow him on Twitter then. As he shared this weeks ago :)

[@chelbella6273]

Right?! I don’t use twitter so wouldn’t have seen any marketing for it. Looking forward to listening!!

[@chrisjohnson6631]

Vile human being. His children must be utterly embarrassed and ashamed to have him as a father.

[@9wolves2007]

Respect that he came on and fronted it, most wouldn't

[@boomdizzlegamer6465]

Great interview Steven. The part where you questioned Matt on the typical background of the political landscape and he mentions Rishi Sunak as an example. Yes son of a pharmacist (and GP) but he also went to Winchester College, an elite private school. He definitely did not come from a difficult background.

[@thebalancecoachuk]

I listened to this on my morning walk. I LOVE the weekly instalments of this podcast / youtube channel, in fact it forms an important part of my week. I binge listen to these chats. But for me, Matt is so guarded and his answers are exactly what you would expect from a politician. He opens saying he wants to be open but in reality that isn't what this is. LOVE Steven and will always listen, but this episode isn't the usual life-changing, earth shattering chats I look forward to.

[@mrreview7268]

I appreciate the broad complexities of this discussion and I think it was a great one to have. Opening up the channels of genuine communication plays a small part in the wider agenda that Steven and our generation is pushing for and I think he is doing so successfully.

[@catherinesengupta4699]

Stephen...well done. You showed him up for what he is without resorting to insults. His arrogant defence propelled him straight into his own sh#t!!

[@ChristinaAaliyah]

How on earth did Steven get Matt Hancock on the podcast 😂

[@Connect_with_Yourself]

His persuasion levels must be on another level

[@adambutterworth7608]

Cash grab for Hancock

[@feathermen1138]

More to the point why....he's a lying, cheating waste of space if what he did was in the private sector he would be in jail....

[@JusBee1811]

Right! 👀

[@ChristinaAaliyah]

Does Steve pay guests to come on? I'm not sure how it's a cash grab

[@JaffaHeckle]

Matt Hancock awkwardly pouring a glass of Huel while being questioned about his illicit romance.

[@tompower7313]

Congrats on a great podcast. It’s so hard to believe anything he actually says because of his awful track record of lying but you did a great job with his questions and I admired the manner at which you handled him. Very interesting how he thinks he has empathy despite your examples you gave what you think empathy was…

[@ericosa4198]

Phenomenal interview! One of the few times I have seen a public representative engage in a genuine conversation about their personal frailties and the reality of their political career. Credit to Steven for facilitating this, and to Matt for allowing it!

[@0_Freedom_0]

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[@electraruby4078]

Eric. You must be joking!

[@adriana.morvaiova]

The effort you went into to make this happen and Matt Hancock chosing you as a platform to speak up is a testament to you and your team. Podcast is brilliant quality. However, I struggled with buying into it. Not sure whether it was the delivery or just a feeling of a media stunt to save himself. Who knows. There are 2 sides to every story and there is the truth....

[@svatisingh1]

Yes, I felt the cctv footage that went viral was staged - I'll have to watch this in full to see if the above is also a stunt. I agree that Steven is doing an incredible job, he's a true star.

[@MashAllahKali]

PR stunt

[@annazrelli4954]

PR attempt by Hancock, which failed by the way. Steven is just brilliant

[@josephhunter1627]

Absolutely shocking questions here the same old propaganda bullshit from Steve, great PR this for Mr matt

[@0_Freedom_0]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoHGnK2Zl8pkaLc

[@Hortoninho]

I'd love to see a body language expert break this conversation down. Found this incredibly interesting. Was not, and probably still, am not a fan of Mr Hancock but I always appreciate listening to different perspectives. I think that's what garners progress and gets us closer to where we need to be.

[@michaelg3463]

Body language expert here he is nervous wants be liked on podcast. Also feel he was honest as he felt he could be.

[@janeevans1859]

Matt Hancock who asked a female MP who is also an A&E doctor, to watch or change her tone! Good job some of us have good memories

[@leandiwilmot3824]

Steven, you are a wonderful conversationalist!! Job well donenon this interview....I was glued!!!

[@millennialknowledge]

Such an amazing podcast, well done Steven, putting the bar even higher 🔥🔥

[@IEVAKambarovaite]

*The sense of duty???* I just can't.. This man is something else

[@thelaidbackguitarist]

Good interview and agree with both sides on certain points! This is what a podcast should really be 👍🏼🔥

[@jimmyhopkins3589]

This guy is priceless! How he can sit there and say he ‘took responsibility’. He had no intention of doing anything until he got caught. He was well aware that people couldn’t visit dying relatives at the time he was knocking off his new bird. Matt Hancock is a monster and to top it off one of the worst health secretaries this country has seen.

[@s.e1150]

shame no1 asked him about midazolam

[@freedomunltd]

Hancock is a member of the UK Parliament Mafia., a slimy sneaky creep in a den of snakes

[@modsa8901]

Nothing less than an entitled despicable little prick

[@benandrews9007]

Fair play to Stephen for pulling this one off 👏 I’ll just sit here patiently for Bojo’s episode

[@kele6wele]

Honestly 👏🏾I salute him.

[@Tor010]

Unfortunately bojos not that silly... (well).

[@Melexdra]

The horror my family went through in 2020, I watched my Father die in front of me. We couldn't go see him in hospital in the 3 months he deteriorated from cancer and he was in and out, sometimes for weeks at a time. Matt Hancock is, at the core, a hypocrite, a loser and will never garner any sympathy from me. I appreciate you bringing him on for differences in opinion, to get a wide range of viewpoints because that's always key in a democracy and personally, as a libertarian I believe we all have the right to our opinion and to speak freely to make informed decisions. However, this man is not someone I can ever warm to personally and I continue to harbour a large amount of disgust towards him. Will continue to watch diary of a CEO though, a valuable channel.

[@nikk3251]

Couldn't agree more

[@jaysee7283]

I wish all interviews were like this. It’s nice to feel as if I’m trusted to make my own mind up about someone, you get so much more out of someone when you let them speak! I get the interviews where the interviewer just wants a sound bite. I got a lot out of this.

[@monatell2531]

I also got diagnosed as dyslexic at uni, prior to that I thought I was just stupid, tnx for shining a light on it.

[@Eskaybeauty1]

This conversation actually made me see him as a human and just like the rest of us. Whilst I don’t agree with many of his points, it was really interesting to see his perspective. Thanks Steven!

[@PhilRead80]

I was thinking the exact thing myself. Well put.

[@andrewstorm8240]

But the same with Gordon Brown so isn’t that failure if they can’t come across as real in their public talks

[@archvaldor]

Most humans would have difficulty walking out on their six children publicly because they "fell in love".

[@Miracle-ms9hu]

Being human isn't his issue, I've never understood that term - what else would he be except human? His issue is lack of compassion, honesty and empathy whilst being in a role/position where people's lives were in his hand. Further, not just ANY group of people, his own family - six children too. I have sympathy because we all fall short, but I can see and hear that he is/was in a boys club and act/acted like it until he had to put his hands up!

[@user-yv4nf8qp4u]

When Hancock talks , we shall all be quiet and listen 🎧.Mr Matthew Hancock , will always be held as man for and off the working class people people.The man saved countless lives, respect to Hancock . He wanted to put us all in lockdown as early as Christmas 2019, to save our priceless nhs and save lives!Hancock was a major part in delivering our world 🌎 beating vaccine 💉 programme with William Shakespeare !Build the man a statue today, award him a knighthood and an mp payrise. Matt cared for all of us, he has a heart of solid gold ,hence why he showed his emotions on good morning Britain. Matt you are the best prime minister, that Britain 🇬🇧 has never had. In Hancock we shall all continue to trust ! Thankyou

[@hasanmahmood3155]

Did Hancock know this was being recorded? Or was he oblivious to it?

[@HuwDanielRowlands]

🤣🤣

[@sniper555100]

This podcast is exactly what podcasts should be about. The line of questioning a couldn’t be more perfect.. gives the guests room to give their points and say what they want to say, but also always playing devils advocate (or even just Stephens real views on the matter)

[@lewis3414]

absolute breath of fresh air. So insightful, and much needed in these days of politician speak and covering ones arse constantly. You need to do this with as many politicians as possible without restriction! Thank you man

[@michaeltaylor4395]

wow the mood changed quickly when it went onto personal life, he talked about communication and how politicians shouldn't be so media driven, and was coming across really well and before the question about casual sex was even brought up he was wanting to start the segment again.

[@equatorialjourney4478]

He wanted to CONTROL the situation .... despicable, delusional , duplicitous , hypocritical waffler still treating the British public like complete & utter fools . His arrogance is off the scale . But let’s get serious and v personal here ... no red blooded woman could ever genuinely be attracted to such a puny little dweeb . Urrghhh .... he’s truly stomach turning .

[@Evallelyyy]

I thought I'd hate this, but I learned a lot from Steven's approach to interviewing someone that he doesn't fully agree with, connect on a deeper level with or feel fully inspired by in the way that he does his other guests. This must have been a difficult interview to conduct calmly, so hats off to you, Steven!

[@matnewton3123]

Started watching this channel and love it. This is what interviews should be about … the person across the table. Matt Hancock comes across well because he’s given time to talk by a neutral interviewer. Contrast this to our so called journalists who constantly cram interview with too many questions, interrupt and leave the listeners with misrepresented summaries. This selfish approach is all about the journalist who search out angles, revelations and click bait to further their reputations and in doing so they pollute the minds of many. Well done Steven on your channel. It shows what can be achieved in the pursuit of truth. Journalists are the new estate agents !

[@thetwitterlectual9528]

For example, James O’Brien……Leading Britain’s Interruption. .

[@grantlavender5499]

To be fair this reminded me that Matt Hancock is still human, and not a robot. That was a really insightful podcast

[@bluebellbeatnik4945]

he's a pig

[@s.e1150]

lol hancock is not a human, he has no empathy. he killed 40,000

[@jackierobinson197]

Sorry don’t know how you came to that conclusion…he’s got no empathy no emotions, he’s so self absorbed….we will never forgive or forget .

[@grantlavender5499]

@@s.e1150 covid did that not him. If he killed 40,000 people he would be in prison. Think of the facts

[@s.e1150]

@@grantlavender5499 lol dont be so ignorant. covid did kill those people. look it up

[@THREAPZ1]

Unbelievable podcast and a quality setup. Thanks for sharing Steven! 🙌🔥 Note: I'd love to see you chat with Jonny Wilkinson. Listened to him on the High Performance Podcast recently, and it was fascinating/mind-blowing. I think your style of podcast would be class for a chat with him!

[@mariea82]

This is a good episode and a fascinating insight into his thoughts etc. Good questioning and good interview technique. I liked it 👍🏻

[@nikkitha1978]

Your amazing Stephen I love your interview skills and Matt is being straight too!

[@JoshSmith-tw3fk]

This has been an insightful and amazing podcast I'd love someone similar to be on

[@xhogun8578]

Thank you, very interesting interview and beautifully managed with intelligent questions.

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

❤️

[@user-yv4nf8qp4u]

When Hancock talks , we shall all be quiet and listen 🎧.Mr Matthew Hancock , will always be held as man for and off the working class people people.The man saved countless lives, respect to Hancock . He wanted to put us all in lockdown as early as Christmas 2019, to save our priceless nhs and save lives!Hancock was a major part in delivering our world 🌎 beating vaccine 💉 programme with William Shakespeare !Build the man a statue today, award him a knighthood and an mp payrise. Matt cared for all of us, he has a heart of solid gold ,hence why he showed his emotions on good morning Britain. Matt you are the best prime minister, that Britain 🇬🇧 has never had. In Hancock we shall all continue to trust ! Thankyou

[@almurph18]

This is just amazing. Well done you

[@dahliaspumpski5837]

Thanks you

[@Audience-Perspective]

this comment is so unspecific it shows you've not watched it Alex looool

[@tescoeverydayvalueraidflyw1154]

The whole covid and vaccine topic... Matt's such a good actor 😍😩

[@bazza2974]

Truth be told I feel most sorry for his wife and kids. They stuck by him through a pandemic. And they had all this splashed on a newspaper.

[@kele6wele]

Wow Steven, you’ve taken your excellence to another level, I Salute you 👏🏾

[@annaw7437]

You are always so tactile and honest, Steven. Anyone else would push more, making their guest annoyed and reluctant to share. Your charisma is your greatest strength, I think (not that I know you at all lol) x

[@mahnaznadeem902]

Isn't tactile touchy feely 😂

[@darrenpat182]

@@mahnaznadeem902 I think she meant tactful.

[@Ella_Weirdly_Wonderful_World]

What a great interview, a really personal side to a UK politician. What I found really interesting, was Matt Hancock's confidence, not only to challenge questions posed, but also his use of silence.

[@DD-ro1zk]

I have to say... I am so impressed by your podcasts. Keep it up

[@PhilRead80]

Fantastic podcast. Whether you like him or not, it’s nice to see a politician be able to explain their answers without the media just sniping at them and trying to catch them out. Great work, Steven. Amazing interview.

[@danaigreek]

This is exactly why I'm obsessed with this podcast. A mix of raw and honest information with a host that is just asking the right questions with empathy! Fucking brilliant Steven! 🔥

[@MrAsh1989]

That's what they WANT you to think. They purposely made it seem that way within the first five minutes ON PURPOSE. You fell for it, hook line and sinker

[@danaigreek]

@@MrAsh1989 c’est la vie Ash 😉 I guess he’s doing a good job if I manage to empathise with someone that’s been the villain in the story. Also everyone is entitled to their option and perspective, so I hope you can respect mine ✨

[@MrAsh1989]

@@danaigreek I can't respect what I feel was a complete coercive brainwash... But I can show you manners and not abuse you by arguing with you...

[@danaigreek]

@@MrAsh1989 fair enough

[@liamr194]

@@MrAsh1989 lol, presenting minimal human decency and freedom of speech as if you're doing someone a favour... How condescending. Your moral supremacy is pervasive in your basic dialogue. "I can't respect someone else's opinion if I don't agree with it" is what you meant. Don't make it seem like you're doing someone a favour by not abusing them simply for expressing their opinion, it's the bare minimum you should do.

[@fal645]

Another great one. Thank you for this!

[@davidbanks4168]

Saw a clip of this on Facebook and couldn’t believe what I was seeing. Incidentally, ‘Let’s start this again, in a way I prefer!’ was ALSO what I was saying during the whole of Covid.

[@AriellePhoenix]

This is what sets this podcast apart, good work 💫

[@IEVAKambarovaite]

I'd love to see Steven in politics. *I just don't think he's an as**ole enough for this.* I think he'd care too much about regular people and I don't think that's the gig. It was painful to watch this man.. So ingenuine. Kudos to Steven!

[@davidkisielewski605]

This interview has done nothing but confirm my impression of this man.

[@petereastwood1]

I think it is very valuable for controversial people to come on podcasts and interviews like this as we get time with them and they allowed to speak. I listened to a shorter but similar interview with Dianne Abbott last year and both of these people, you realise, are real people with feelings and emotions. Its not about agreeing with everyone, but listening to people, especially when they take a different stance to you. As I've got older I have increasingly found I am frustrated with so many peoples' need to dislike a person just because they disagree with them.

[@Flowerpowerwowa]

Underrated comment

[@thetwitterlectual9528]

You’re a very good empath 👍🏻

[@plym1969]

Gina was brought in to the department because she was brilliant at her job and not a friend? REALLY?!?!?!?!?!

[@AW-zs5tj]

Will not be watching and listening to this one, I choose a positive day with no negativity. This man is a disgrace

[@repairman4068]

7mins in enjoying it thus far. Just shows people are human,regatdless of their position.

[@thetotaldepravity]

Great question at minute 13. Pharmacy, a difficult background!? That tells you a lot about his way of thinking. He obviously hasn't spent much time on council estates. And anyway, Sunak had the most privileged childhood imaginable, prep school, private school, boarding school. His father was a doctor and his mother didn't work in the pharmacy, she owned it. If that's Hancock's idea of a man of the people, God help us.