What keeps you awake at night?

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Anita Rani British broadcaster and journalist

Guilt for not being productive enough – ridiculous.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 July 2021 source ↗

I would say something earnest like stopping the far right, but the truth is nothing keeps me awake at night.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 December 2025 source ↗

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