With the BBC's Today programme under the spotlight with the Hutton inquiry, the Media Guardian questions whether it still sets the agenda.

Senior journalists, politicians, business leaders and union chiefs give their verdict.

Ann Widdecombe questions the ethos of BBC reporting but says the programme has influence.

Glenda Jackson says it is required listening "for us political nerds" but warns it needs more women presenters.

Digby Jones of the CBI calls for more interviews with "real people" while Brendan Barber of the TUC warns that "with power comes responsibility".