Justin Webb

Justin Webb is one of the most established figures in British broadcast journalism, best known as the longest serving presenter of BBC Radio 4’s Today programme and a leading interpreter of UK, European, and US politics for British audiences. Justin joined the BBC in 1984 as a graduate trainee and has since built a career spanning radio, television, and print. His reporting has taken him across the world, covering major historical moments including the Gulf War, the conflict in Bosnia, the collapse of the Soviet Union, and South Africa’s first democratic elections.

He later became Europe Correspondent in Brussels during the introduction of the Euro and debates around EU enlargement, before spending eight years in Washington DC as the BBC’s chief correspondent and subsequently North America Editor. Alongside his broadcasting work, Justin is a regular columnist for The Times, Radio Times, and Unherd, and co-presents the Americast podcast, offering informed and accessible analysis of US politics and culture. His journalism has been recognised with honours including Political Journalist of the Year for his coverage of the Obama presidential campaign.

A graduate of the London School of Economics in economics, Justin brings analytical depth to his work, combined with decades of frontline reporting. He regularly chairs discussions, interviews senior political figures, and contributes to public debates on media, democracy, and international affairs. Audiences gain clear insight into how political decisions are made, how the media interprets them, and how global events shape domestic policy. His perspective is particularly valuable to organisations navigating political risk, public scrutiny, or international engagement.

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