PoliticsJOE Podcast

Answering your questions at Easter

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

After a national four-day weekend Seán and Ava return to open up the debate and answer some of your burning questions.

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Your boss is scamming you. This is how | Matthew Cole interview

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Matthew Cole is an academic and author specialising in labour and technology, and swung by the studio to talk about his book Unpaid: The Past, Present and Future of Wage Theft.

During the conversation, he breaks down the myriad ways in which employers undercut their workforce, how to stop it, and what a balanced, egalitarian labour market of the future looks like.

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Does Britain have a porn problem? With Ipsos

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:16:05 GMT

We are once again joined by friend of the podcast Richie Jones to chew through the latest IPSOS polling in collaboration with JOE Media Group.

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Brian Eno: The system is broken. We need a wealth tax now.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:28:09 GMT

We caught up with Brian Eno at DiEM last week to chat about inequality, taxes, and the urgent need to rebalance the global system to save ordinary people from extinction.

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Grace Blakeley: Elites want to ruin the world. This is how we stop them

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Political economist Grace Blakeley caught up with Ava at DiEM's Resistance Is Existence: The Fight For Our Future event last week to chat about joining the Green Party, Iran, and decoupling Britain from the United States.

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I humiliated a GB News host on live TV

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Andy joins Seán to debrief his televised clash with Matt Goodwin last Friday over his accusations that the Gorton and Denton by-election loser used AI to research his book.

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Explained: Elon Musk's plan for world domination | Quinn Slobodian and Ben Tarnoff interview

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 08:39:54 GMT

Ava sits down with the co-authors of Muskism, Quinn Slobodian and Ben Tarnoff, to dive deep on the world's richest man.

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Populism is taking over Britain. This is how we stop it | Liam Byrne interview

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Liam Byrne is a Labour MP and the chair of the Commons Business and Trade Committee. He came by the studio to speak to Ava about his new book, Why Populists are Winning.

In a wide ranging conversation, Liam and Ava break down Labour's victories and losses in the last 18 months, how operators on the left and right have capitalised on the actions of the government, and how the government come back from a slew of bad results at the polls.

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Yanis Varoufakis: Europe is pathetic in face of Trump's fascism

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:46:51 GMT

Ava caught economist Yanis Varoufakis before his conversation with Zack Polanski, Jeremy Corbyn, and Grace Blakeley at DiEM25. She talks to him about Keir Starmer, Iran, Donald Trump, and the weakness of European leaders.

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Is Kemi Badenoch getting WORSE at her job? | PMQs Analysis

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:04:45 GMT

Laura, Seán and Andy react to today's bout at the despatch box, as well as questions from MPs and Nigel Farage's storm out.

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Donald Trump's plan for Iran is doomed to fail | Daniel Levy interview

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Daniel Levy is an expert in Israeli geopolitics and the President of the U.S./Middle East Project.

He spoke to us about the unfolding situation in Iran and how Benjamin Netanyahu continues to drag an unsuspecting Donald Trump deeper into an unwinnable war.

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GB News Host writes book FULL of AI slop, says journalist

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:50:19 GMT

Andy's been looking into Gorton and Denton by-election loser Matthew Goodwin's new book over the weekend, and has some hefty claims about its author. He tells Ava about his discoveries.

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Labour tried to ruin me for exposing Keir Starmer | Paul Holden interview

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Paul Holden is an investigative journalist and author of The Fraud: Keir Starmer, Morgan McSweeney, and the crisis of British Democracy.

He came by the PoliticsJOE studio to chat to us about his book, which has become essential reading for anyone trying to make sense of the chaos surrounding Keir Starmer's time in charge of the country.

He sits down with Ava to speak about the slow drip of news stories that have in one way or another began in his investigations, what will bring the downfall of Keir Starmer's regime, and the players within the operation that tried to end his career.

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Labour are coming for cowboy bosses scamming workers | Kate Dearden interview

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Kate Dearden is the Employment Rights Minister, and she sat down with Ava to break down the government's new plan to crack down on employers failing to pay their workers fairly.

This comes after the Department for Business and Trade published the names of hundreds of companies that have failed to pay their employees minimum wage, amounting to £7 million in lost wages.

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Britain is built on misery. This is how. | Lena Swedlow interview

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Laura sits down with Lena Swedlow of Compass to uncover the flaws of Britain's electoral system, as well as imagining what a future without it could look like.

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Is Angela Rayner about to topple Keir Starmer? | PMQs Analysis

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:16:01 GMT

Laura and Seán are back to react to another fiery PMQs. Despite mentions of Iran and the Mandelson files, today's real headline comes from outside the Commons: Angela Rayner’s speech at a Momentum event last night which loomed large over today's session.

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Everything Louis Theroux got wrong about the manosphere | James Bloodworth interview

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Last week, Netflix dropped Louis Theroux's exploration of the manosphere. But, some watchers of the patriarchal online world were left unimpressed. James Bloodworth, who embedded himself in the manosphere for his book Lost Boys, was "underwhelmed". He tells PoliticsJOE why.

In his documentary, Theroux meets several prominent manosphere figures, including HSTikkyTokky and Jay Waller, who argue that modern society disadvantages men and that women hold too much power in relationships. Mixing self-help advice, fitness and financial motivation with messages that critics say are misogynistic or manipulative, Theroux questions their beliefs, challenges their claims about masculinity and dating, and explores how their upbringings may have led them to their views on gender.

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Should Keir Starmer resign?

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:25:00 GMT

Another Monday, and the US-Israeli war with Iran continues. Ava, Seán, and Andy debate Keir Starmer's position, who's idea it really was, and how tenable it will continue to be as energy prices are likely to rise. They also touch on the Greens' Hannah Spencer.

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I lost my job after confronting Matt Lucas on Palestine | Cancelled

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:06:14 GMT

Thomas Bourne has been a Palestine activist for around a decade. His prominence in the movement has seen him face online abuse in the past. Last month the line between his personal life and his activism was broken.

After Thomas confronted Matt Lucas in an underground station, the online world went into overdrive. Prominent figures were calling out his actions, and newspapers delved into his personal life to an extent he'd never experienced.

It reached a peak when Thomas lost his job as a result of the attention put on him by some of Britain's biggest right-wing papers.

Thomas came by the studio to walk us through the events of the day that changed his life.

Thomas's identity has been protected at his request.

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Going deep on the Mandelson files

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:49:39 GMT

Following the Humble Address that forced the government to publish internal material surrounding Peter Mandelson’s appointment and dismissal as UK ambassador to the United States, the first tranche of files has dropped and Ava and Laura are here to break them down.

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Starmer humiliates Badenoch over Iran warmongering | PMQs Analysis

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Another Wednesday, another blockbuster PMQs. Kemi Badenoch's enthusiasm for entering the war with Iran last week has aged poorly, and the Prime Minister wasted no time reminding her of the fact. Laura and Seán break it down.

An earlier version of this podcast stated that Trident needs the approval of the US before launch. The UK does not need prior approval from the United States before launching nuclear missiles. Trident is operationally independent, but is maintained and serviced in the United States.

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Is Trump's war in Iran over?

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Laura and Seán discuss the rumoured end of Trump's war with Iran, the fall and sale of Brewdog, and the recent fire on Glasgow's Union Street.

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Tony Blair is warmongering again

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

At a private lunch last Friday, Tony Blair said that Keir Starmer "should have backed America from the very beginning". Andy and Laura discuss the former PM's meddling, as well as anti-trans protestors putting Hannah Spencer at risk, and polling on Gen-Z men's uniquely conservative views.

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The Old System is Finished. What Now? Ash Sarkar interview

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Today Seán is joined by none other than Ash Sarkar as her book Minority Rule hits paperback. After a turbulent 2025 and an utterly batshit start to 2026, Ash reflects on the permacrisis as it continues to warp and destabilise the fabric of society, and reality as we know it.

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The Truth about Donald Trump's war on Iran | David Hearst interview

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Ava is joined by Editor-in-Chief of Middle East Eye David Hearst to break down the foreign policy nightmare Donald Trump could be facing in his continued war against Iran.

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Jeremy Corbyn on Iran, student loans, and electing the king

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:13:13 GMT

Laura caught up with Jeremy Corbyn outside parliament yesterday after Rachel Reeves' Spring Forecast speech.

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Who is funding the Reform Party? | Sam Bright interview

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Sam Bright is an investigative journalist and author. He came by the studio to talk to Ava about Nigel Farage's strategy at the helm of Reform UK, the funders propping up Britain's new right, and how a collapse may be right around the corner.

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I was cancelled for calling the Green Party middle-class

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:40:10 GMT

Lisa McKenzie is an academic who fell into an online storm when her tweets about Hannah Spencer and class went viral.

Lisa joins Andy in our first episode of Cancelled to share her views from the time, whether they've changed, and the wider class dynamics at play in British politics.

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Are the Tories pushing for Iraq 2.0? | PMQs Analysis

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:49:48 GMT

Andy, Laura, and Seán react to a particularly heated PMQs showdown between Kemi Badenoch and Keir Starmer, as the Tory leader ramps up the rhetoric over Trump’s escalating conflict with Iran.

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What the media aren't telling you about Trump and Iran | Scott Lucas interview

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

We are once again joined by the great Scott Lucas to make sense of another chaotic weekend in Donald Trump's foreign policy escapades.

This time, the President decided to join forces with Benjamin Netanyahu to make a martyr of Ayatollah Khamenei, for which the Iranians have attacked multiple gulf states and Israel.

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Gorton and Denton goes Green

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Seán, Ava, and Andy unpack what Hannah Spencer and the Green Party's victory in the Gorton and Denton by-election means for British politics, as well as the attack lines Reform have been putting out since Matt Goodwin's loss.

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Palantir is taking over Britain. This is how | Martin Wrigley interview

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Laura is joined by Lib Dem MP Martin Wrigley to find out just how deep Palantir's influence stretches in British society, including in the NHS, the MOD, and even the police.

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Can anyone stop the Green Party's surge? Rachel Millward interview

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Earlier this week we spoke to Green Party co-deputy leader Rachel Millward about the party's surge in support under Zack Polanski, their prospects as the new party of the left, and the downfall of Labour under Keir Starmer.

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What should we replace the monarchy with? Q&A special

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT

With the shroud of purdah descending this fine Thursday, we take to the studio to answer some of your burning questions.

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Fact-checking Keir Starmer's Student Loans claims at PMQs

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:46:20 GMT

Ava, Laura, and Seán sit down after PMQs to make sense of Keir Starmer's claims that the country is on the up and up, even though nobody feels it.

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Are MPs about to expose ANOTHER Andrew scandal?

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:55:40 GMT

Just hours after Peter Mandelson was released on bail by police investigating allegations of misconduct in a public office, Ava, Laura, and Seán head to the studio to break down today's Opposition Day debate.

The Lib Dems are planning to get MPs to back the release of documents detailing the process behind Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's appointment as a trade envoy under Tony Blair.

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Nigel Farage denied entry to Chagos and Prince Andrew's shady dealings

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT

It's Monday once again. Seán, Laura, and Andy get stuck into Nigel Farage's thwarted attempt to accompany a humanitarian mission to the Chagos Islands, further abuses of the Royal name by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, as well as Bridget Phillipson's SEND reforms.

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Capitalism is a trap - and you can't get out | Clara Mattei interview

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Ava sits down with economist Clara Mattei to explore a bold and unsettling idea: capitalism isn’t failing - it’s functioning exactly as intended.

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The Truth about Morgan McSweeney | Peter Oborne interview

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Today Ava is joined by journalist Peter Oborne to discuss the Labour party under Keir Starmer, and the man that dragged him into power: Morgan McSweeney.

Peter breaks down the allegiances that McSweeney built over a long career campaigning for the Labour Party, leading to his links to the man that almost brought down Starmer's premiership - the former American Ambassador Peter Mandelson.

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Will Rupert Lowe end Reform's surge?

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Ava and Seán discuss Rupert Lowe's Restore Britain project, and who or what is responsible for pulling British politics to the right.

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is arrested

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Seán and Laura bring you an emergency broadcast in response to news that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office earlier today.

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The Truth about Tony Blair | Michael Waldman interview

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Laura sits down with Michael Waldman, series director of new documentary The Tony Blair Story, for a wide-ranging conversation about one of the most consequential and controversial political figures in modern Britain.

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Starmer U-turns on cancelling local elections

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:00:27 GMT

Ava and Seán look ahead to the upcoming local elections, and discuss Keir Starmer's decision to roll back his delay of thirty council elections following a legal challenge from Reform UK.

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Labour Together plot against journalists uncovered

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Seán and Andy give their two cents on the Jim Ratcliffe discourse before Ava joins them to report on a story that broke yesterday about Labour Together, the group behind Keir Starmer's rise to power. The group, at the time headed by Morgan McSweeney, paid £36,000 to lobbyists that falsely suggested reporters were linked to Russia.

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How Britain has legalised elite crimes | Oliver Bullough interview

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Ava sits down with financial crime expert and author Oliver Bullough to unpack the vast, hidden system of money flowing through London and the UK.

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The Truth about Peter Mandelson | Jeremy Corbyn interview

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Today Ava is joined by the former leader of the Labour Party and co-founder of Your Party Jeremy Corbyn.

Corbyn details his experiences with Peter Mandelson, dating all the way back to the 1980s, up to his time as Labour leader.

He also shows his concern for Keir Starmer going forward, having pinned so much of his political capital on the prince of darkness since pitching up in Number 10.

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Will the Epstein files end the monarchy?

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Graham Smith of Republic joins Ava and Seán to dive deep on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's connections to the Epstein files, and what that means for Britain's monarchy.

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Fact checking Keir Starmer's bid to keep his job at PMQs

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:46:22 GMT

Everybody's in for PMQs, including a nervy Keir Starmer with quite the challenge ahead of him: keeping his job. Ava, Seán, and Laura break down an important PMQs where the Prime Minister continues to defend his judgement amid scandals new and ongoing.

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Starmer safe, for now

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:24:08 GMT

It's a full house today as Ava, Seán, and Laura assemble to figure out what exactly is going on with Keir Starmer, whether he'll survive the week, and what a post-McSweeney Labour Party looks like. And what's going on with Wes Streeting's WhatsApps?

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Morgan McSweeney resigns

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:38:57 GMT

Andy and Seán take to a new PolJOE set to discuss Morgan McSweeney's resignation, and the sweeping political implications it's sure to have. With May elections coming up and the Peter Mandelson scandal ongoing, will the Labour Party be satisfied with a scalp? Will the public? Can Starmer survive?

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The shady Silicon Valley giant taking over Britain | Carole Cadwalladr interview

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Laura is joined by investigative journalist and co-founder of The Nerve Carole Cadwalladr to break down the influence of one of Silicon Valley's shadiest characters, Peter Thiel, in the operation of the British state.

Cadwalladr spells out the operations of Thiel's Palantir, and how it has gotten its claws into everything from NHS data to Britain's defence system.

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What you don't know about the ceasefire in Gaza | Tess Ingram interview

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT

UNICEF Spokesperson Tess Ingram joins Seán after returning from Gaza to break down the situation on the ground.

Just over 100 days on from the ceasefire, Ingram explains why the hope of the early days of the ceasefire hasn't truly materialised, the continued attacks by Israel despite the ceasefire, and how he lives of Gazans can truly be respected in phase two of the ceasefire.

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Fact checking Keir Starmer's defence of Peter Mandelson

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:37:49 GMT

Friend of the show Andy Twelves returns to break down an explosive PMQs, as Keir Starmer attempts to defend his appointment of Peter Mandelson—further implicated in the past week by the DOJ's release of more Epstein files—as US ambassador. Ava analyses Starmer's responses, trying to get to the bottom of who really knew what when.

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Going deep on the Mandelson Epstein connection

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:31:26 GMT

Laura and Seán continue the Epstein files discourse after the latest release by the DOJ, discussing the extent of former US Ambassador Peter Mandelson's relationship with Epstein, how he hadn't yet resigned from the House of Lords, and his most recent interview.

NOTE: This episode was recording this morning, and Mandelson has since announced that he will resign from the Lords.

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More Epstein files released

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:49:47 GMT

Friend of the podcast Andy Twelves joins Ava and Seán to discuss the latest file release by the DOJ relating to the Jeffrey Epstein case. The three discuss Peter Mandelson, Prince Andrew, and what their repeated mention means for British politics.

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What The Media Won't Tell You About Gaza | Dr Omar Abdel-Mannan interview

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Dr Omar Abdel-Mannan is a Pediatric Neurologist and co-founder of Health Workers 4 Palestine.

He was a medical escort for the first Gazan child to receive medical attention in the UK since the bombardment of Gaza began in 2023 - two years after the war broke out, and one month before the UK government announced plans to welcome Gazan children needing vital medical interventions.

He joined us to speak about the horrific situation on the ground in Gaza, the crackdown on criticism of attacks on the territory, and what gives him hope for the future.

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The Labour MP that stood up to Trump | Steve Witherden interview

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Ava sits down with Labour MP Steve Witherden, the politician who made headlines after standing up to Donald Trump at PMQs last week. He challenged the government’s stance on US foreign policy, human rights, and global accountability. Steve, MP for Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr, has quickly become one of the most outspoken voices in Westminster since his election in 2024.

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Was this the worst PMQs ever?

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:38:37 GMT

It's deputy day again at PMQs as Keir Starmer jets off to China in hopes of trade talks and that fabled growth. In the meantime, Ava and Seán react to David Lammy's return to the despatch box, but are not impressed.

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Breaking down MAGA support for ICE, despite ANOTHER execution in Minneapolis | Scott Lucas interview

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:00:00 GMT

We are joined once again by Scott Lucas, who speaks to us off the back of ICE agents in Minneapolis killing yet another US citizen in cold blood, this time Alex Pretti.

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Starmer's is a coward for blocking Andy Burnham | John McDonnell interview

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:19:41 GMT

Ava is joined today by Labour MP John McDonnell to react to the chaos surrounding the Gorton and Denton by-election. On Monday Keir Starmer said the reason Andy Burnham has not selected to run is to not divert funds and attention from important elections Labour have coming up. John McDonnell doesn't buy it.

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How to beat the far-right at their own game | Anton Jäger interview

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Anton Jäger is a writer, historian, academic, and author of Hyperpolitics: Extreme Politicization without Political Consequences. He came by our studios to map out the drastic changes in political engagement since the 1980s, the growth of the far-right, and how to stop their march on power.

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Will this town decide the next election?

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:00:00 GMT

It's time to cover the Battle of the Bosh. On today's episode, Laura tells Seán about a bold new theory: Romford is about to become the centre of British politics. With a disillusioned, working class population increasingly getting behind two champions, she explains what the Big John Fisher/Tom Skinner divide tells us about Reform's chances at the next election. Bosh.

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What the media are missing in Trump's Greenland deal | Scott Lucas interview

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:00:00 GMT

We had the pleasure of being joined once again by American political guru Scott Lucas to make sense of Donald Trump's latest imperial urges as he tries to lay claim to Greenland.

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Starmer finally stands up to Trump on Greenland | PoliticsJOE reacts to PMQs

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:24:01 GMT

Laura and Seán react to a fiery PMQs session, in which Keir Starmer stands strong in his defence of UK-Greenland solidarity. Also, an MP gets booted out!

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The manosphere has completely lost it (with Andy Twelves)

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:58:53 GMT

Today Ava and Seán are joined by friend of the pod Andy Twelves to look back on the antics of the American right last weekend, where neofascist streamer Nick Fuentes went out on the town with Andrew Tate and his brother, along with some other questionable figures.

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Another Tory defection to Reform, and Trump threatens Greenland

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:59:00 GMT

Robert Jenrick, "the new sheriff in town", defected to Reform last week. Laura and Seán unpack what that means for the right and for Britain, as well as the tariffs Donald Trump has threatened the UK and its European allies with over Greenland.

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How Donald Trump is destroying the global economy | Ann Pettifor interview

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Ann Pettifor is an economist and author of The Global Casino: How Wall Street Gambles with People and the Planet.

Ann swung by to speak to Ava about the global financial system and how it has been rigged to only support the mega-rich, the powers at the heart of the system ensuring the it never alters to support those who need to be supported, and how the current US President is one of the greatest beneficiaries of the skewed system.

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Why you feel poorer (with Ipsos)

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Polling expert and friend of the podcast Richie Jones joins Seán and Ava to discuss new data on economic optimism, and what it means for Britain.

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Another u-turn from Starmer, and Reform defend Elon Musk to the hilt | PMQs analysis

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:30:19 GMT

Another week, another PMQs session where Keir Starmer bats away criticism from the Tory benches, takes aim at the Reform benches, and welcomes planted questions from his backbenchers.

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How to end the housing crisis (with Kwajo Tweneboa)

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:36:32 GMT

Housing campaigner Kwajo Tweneboa joins Laura in the studio to share stories about the dire state of British homes.

Kwajo is supporting the recent Health Equals campaign which revealed that 15 million people in the UK - over one in four - are living in homes affected by damp, mould or cold. As a result, lives are being cut short by up to 16 years in parts of the UK.

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Nadhim Zahawi defects to Reform

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:35:23 GMT

Former Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi is the latest Tory to defect to Reform UK. Laura, Ava, and Seán react to the news.

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Trump has turned America into a mafia state | Scott Lucas interview

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Scott Lucas is an academic and expert in US politics and foreign policy. He joined us to break down the aftermath of Donald Trump's move to kidnap Nicolás Maduro over the weekend.

In a wide ranging conversation, Lucas breaks down the new global order that the Trump administration is forcing into place, what the Venezuela coup means, and whether the US is marking the end of their era of global domination.

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Can Labour win back the working class?

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Andy Twelves is a writer and commentator, and joined Seán to chat about the battle the Labour Party has ahead in winning back support from their traditional base, after bleeding support to Reform UK since their election victory.

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PoliticsJOE predicts 2026

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Seán and Laura swap hard political analysis for crystal balls as they set out to predict the big stories of 2026; from Trump and the fate of NATO to who could topple Starmer.

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Boots on the ground in Ukraine? PMQs reaction

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:47:13 GMT

Today we're back to the grindstone reacting to another Wednesday in the House of Commons, where today Keir Starmer batted down questions of foreign policy from the leader of the opposition.

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Trump invades Venezuela

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:02:35 GMT

Happy New Year. Seán and Laura return to discuss 2026's blistering start, from US strikes in Venezuela and the capture of President Maduro to X's Grok and its use to create explicit images of women and children.

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Labour Minister slates Tories for failing grooming gang victims | Josh MacAlister interview

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:00:00 GMT

We sat down with Children's Minister Josh MacAlister to hear about the government's launch of a new Child Protection Authority.

In a wide-ranging conversation, MacAlister tells us about his role, the mess the Labour government inherited from the Conservatives, and how to properly address the needs of victims.

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Ian Hislop reviews the chaos of 2025

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:00:00 GMT

As another year draws to a close, we are joined for another therapy session by none other than Ian Hislop.

The editor of Private Eye took time out of his busy schedule to run through the insanity that has been the year in politics.

From the rise of Nigel Farage's Reform and Zack Polanski's Green Party, to the complete and utter collapse in support for Keir Starmer's Labour government, this year in British politics gives ample ground for Ian to reflect on the year that has been.

Elsewhere the royals have had a year to forget with Andrew losing all of his titles for his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. Another Epstein link had Britain's Ambassador to the US lose his job, even though Peter Mandelson certainly had a mutual friend with Donald Trump through his meetings with the New York financier.

Ian also gives his take on how the fiasco that was the founding of Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana's Your Party, and how Donald Trump has managed to alienate the globe by throwing the might of the White House around on the world stage.

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Pressure piles on Starmer as strikes go ahead | PoliticsJOE reacts to PMQs

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:04:26 GMT

Welcome to the final PMQs podcast of the season! Today Keir Starmer came under fire for two ongoing strikes: The resident doctor strikes set to go ahead in the run up to Christmas, and the ongoing hunger strikes in British prisons.

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Reacting to Keir Starmer at the Liaison Committee

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:43:11 GMT

Yesterday, Keir Starmer defended his record in government before the Liaison Committee. Ava and Laura check his report card.

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Is Bonnie Blue Reform's next MP?

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:36:48 GMT

Join Ava and Laura on Facetime as they react to Bonnie Blue's endorsement of Reform UK.

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Rayner v Streeting: The fight to oust Starmer

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:39:06 GMT

After an impassioned defence of the Employment Rights Bill in the Commons on Monday, Angela Rayner is back in the Labour limelight. She rivals only Wes Streeting, the supposed faithful, for number of rumours swirling about a leadership bid. Laura and Seán get to the bottom of things.

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PMQs reaction

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:03:42 GMT

Ava and Laura react to one of Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch's sharper exchanges in recent weeks, and hear questions from Rachael Maskell, Ed Davey, and Sojan Joseph.

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Going deep on the new nationalised trains

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:47:34 GMT

Author, journalist, and train nerd John Elledge joins Ava to talk Labour's nationalisation of rail under the freshly unveiled Great British Railways.

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What I didn't get to say on the BBC

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Ava comes back from her slot on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg and gave us the lowdown on what was missing from the debate on the BBC yesterday.

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Answering your questions about Your Party conference

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:04:19 GMT

We asked the lovely people of the PolJOE Patreon to ask us everything they wanted to know about Your Party conference. From the office floor, Laura, Ava, and Seán endeavour to answer those questions. Hear about the Corbyn-Sultana feud, rumours of expulsions and boycotts, and all the behind-the-scenes gossip.

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OBR fallout and scrapping jury trials | PoliticsJOE reacts to PMQs

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:45:47 GMT

Another week at the despatch box, but this time Keir Starmer had to fight off attacks from the opposition on the fallout from the budget which led to the resignation of the head of the OBR over the weekend. Safe to say Kemi Badenoch made great hay off the decision.

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A budget for Nick, 30 ans

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:52:04 GMT

Live from a new studio, Laura and Seán reflect on Rachel Reeves' autumn budget and the controversy surrounding the OBR.

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Your Party conference recap, from the train to London

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Ava and Laura come to you from the long and arduous journey back to London from Liverpool, where the future of Britain's newest political party was decided over the weekend.

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We have become slaves to Silicon Valley | Cory Doctorow interview

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Noah East of Northstar Politics is joined today by author and Journalist Cory Doctorow to discuss his new book Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It.

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What's going on at Your Party conference?

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 17:08:33 GMT

Ava and Laura are on the ground at Your Party conference in Liverpool, where day one of the inaugural conference has been thrown into disarray after founding member Zarah Sultana decided to boycott the first day. We've got the scoop from the inside for you.

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Economist spells out how Labour's Budget helped the super rich | Grace Blakeley interview

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Laura was joined by Grace Blakeley to make sense of the Budget, and find out who the real winners and losers were.

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Economist unpicks Rachel Reeves' Budget | Richard Murphy interview

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 12:31:58 GMT

Today Ava is joined by Richard Murphy to break down Rachel Reeves' Budget, what it means for workers, and debunks the idea that the Chancellor has just delivered a traditional Labour budget.

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PoliticsJOE reacts to the Budget

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 20:01:18 GMT

We were outside the mother of Parliaments this afternoon on College Green with our instant reaction to the Budget, which was conveniently leaked an hour before the Chancellor Rachel Reeves took to the despatch box.

Ava and Laura are joined by Labour MP Natalie Fleet and SNP MP Stephen Flynn who give their instant reaction to the goings on in the chamber, and what it means for the rest of the country.

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Would Zarah Sultana defect to the Greens?

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:07:52 GMT

Ava and Laura discuss rumours that Zarah Sultana, co-founder of Your Party, considered defecting to the Green Party. What's going on with the British left, and what might come next?

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Are Labour about to scrap the two-child benefit cap?

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:53:32 GMT

On Laura Kuenssberg yesterday Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander hinted that Labour might scrap the two-child benefit cap in Wednesday's budget. Mel Stride was not happy about this revelation. Ava and Seán discuss.

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Bob Vylan on his Glastonbury set, the rise of the far-right, and Palestine

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Ava is joined by artist and activist Bob Vylan to discuss his music, politics, and the controversy surrounding the group since their Glastonbury set this summer.

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Lisa Nandy: How Labour can solve the men's mental health crisis

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:00:00 GMT

We were joined by Secretary of State for Culture, Media, and Sport Lisa Nandy to discuss the government's plans to tackle a crisis in male loneliness through greater support for those who need it most.

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PMQs reaction (with Noah of Northstar Politics)

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:08:49 GMT

You asked, we delivered. The old PMQs format returns, and Noah from Northstar Politics joins Ava and Laura to break down another blockbuster PMQs bout.

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Labour move even FURTHER right on asylum seekers

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:12:06 GMT

Shabana Mahmood is set to announce today plans to rejig Britain's asylum system that wouldn't look out of place in a Conservative manifesto. We break down the plans.

We also touch on the news from the United States of a special relationship between Donald Trump and Bill Clinton.

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How to save Your Party from itself | Oliver Eagleton interview

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Oliver Eagleton is a journalist and author, and joined us to discuss his new book Your Party: The Return Of The Left.

Today, Oliver and Ava discuss the latest fallout surrounding the new party, the alleged clashes between the two founding members, and whether the movement can survive a tumultuous start.

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How cost of living could break Labour (with Sam Alvis of the IPPR)

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Sam Alvis of the the Institute for Public Policy Research joined us at JOETowers to talk about why Labour must bring down energy bills, and how.

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PMQs live reaction

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:25:24 GMT

A rumoured leadership challenge on the day of PMQs, you say... Hear Ava and Laura react live from the PolJOE dungeon to what was another blockbuster bout in the Commons between Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch.

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Can a mental health strategy fix Britain? (with Professor Green)

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:32:37 GMT

Stephen Manderson, better known as Professor Green, joined us in the PolJOE dungeon for a powerful conversation about men’s mental health, class, and the material realities shaping people’s lives.

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Is the BBC finished?

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:06:51 GMT

Tim Davie stepped down as the BBC Director General on Sunday along with the head of BBC News amid a scandal surrounding a Panorama package where Donald Trump's January 6 speech was clipped without any signposting. We chat about the fallout, and what it means for national broadcasting in the future.

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Ed Miliband on Climate Change, Nigel Farage, and the future of Britain

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:51:53 GMT

Today we are joined by Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, and former leader of the Labour party, Ed Miliband.

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Deputy PMQs live reaction

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:56:11 GMT

It's deputy day at PMQs. With Keir Starmer in Brazil for COP, David Lammy faces off against Shadow Defence Secretary James Cartlidge. Ava, Ed, and Laura reacted to the exchange live.

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Rachel Reeves doesn't rule out tax hikes

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:41:34 GMT

Rachel Reeves was on the airwaves this morning bracing the country for tax hikes, and dudes are rocking. What can we expect from her budget at the end of the month? Ed and Oli discuss.

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Andrew Mountbatten Windsor loses his titles

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 12:52:14 GMT

The king is apparently working with the government to strip his brother of his last few titles. Ava and Seán break it down.

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How Britain became complicit in Israel's destruction of Gaza | Peter Oborne interview

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Seán is joined by Peter Oborne to discuss his new book Complicit, and break down the complicity of Britain, the media, and the international community in Israel's genocide in Gaza.

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EXPLAINED: What's going on with Your Party?

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:03:47 GMT

The drama surrounding Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana's new party refuses to let up. Ava is here to fill you in on what has been going on this week, including a new custodian of a massive sum collected from supporters of the movement.

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Rachel Reeves' housing scandal

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:14:44 GMT

It's another housing scandal for a senior Labour minister, as it emerged last night that Rachel Reeves broke the law by renting out her family home without a licence. Keir Starmer met with his ethics advisor last night and appears to be satisfied with the Chancellor's apology, but is she in the clear?

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PMQs live reaction

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:25:50 GMT

Live from the PolJOE dungeon, Seán and Laura react to another blockbuster Prime Minister's Questions. Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch face off once again, this time on the economy.

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Going deep on the Zarah Sultana interview

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 11:36:05 GMT

Laura's interview with Zarah Sultana has sparked a discourse inferno, and she joins Oli and Seán to break it down clip by clip. In the absence of many concrete Your Party policies, Sultana's thoughts on NATO, Zelenskyy, landlords, and Polanski's Greens will weigh heavily on the future of the project and the British left.

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Is the Left back?

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:13:06 GMT

Plaid beat Reform in Caerphilly, Laura spent the morning with Green New Deal Rising, Ireland have elected a socialist president, and Zohran Mamdani is set to win the New York mayoralty next week. All of which is to say, is the Left back? Laura and Seán discuss.

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British politics is about to change forever. This is how | Zarah Sultana interview

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Zarah Sultana came by to chat to Laura and set out a bold vision for a new radical politics of the left. One that challenges the Labour Party’s shift to the right and offers a genuine voice for Britain’s working class. Sultana explains why Your Party was formed: to rebuild a politics rooted in solidarity, equality, and economic justice, and to stand up to both Labour’s establishment drift and the rise of Reform UK’s divisive populism.

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The crisis of performative males

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:21:50 GMT

Today, Ed and Laura discuss the phenomenon of the performative male, and Ed spends 50 minutes denying he is one.

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Why Labour's comms aren't working

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:11:25 GMT

After yesterday's antics, Ava, Ed, and Seán are back to discuss transport costs, the AWS outage, and what's wrong with Labour's comms strategy. From Keir Starmer's disposables to their messaging ahead of a precarious Caerphilly by-election in Wales, nothing seems to be landing.

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Maccabi Tel Aviv and Prince Andrew gives up titles

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:32:12 GMT

It's Monday. Ava, Ed, and Seán are talking Maccabi Tel Aviv, the Israeli football club set to play Aston Villa on November 6th, and Prince Andrew's relinquishment of his titles ahead of the release of Virginia Giuffre's memoir. Keir Starmer recently criticised West Midlands police for their decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv from watching the game in Birmingham, inciting a discourse frenzy.

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How politicians destroyed the working class | Darren McGarvey interview

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Darren McGarvey discusses his explosive new book Trauma Industrial Complex, a searing examination of class, power, and inequality in modern Britain. Known for his fearless social commentary and sharp political insight, McGarvey pulls no punches as he breaks down the class dynamics that continue to shape every aspect of British life — from politics and the media to education, housing, and mental health.

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How I conquered the manosphere (as an Onlyfans model) | Farha Khalidi interview

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Farha Khalidi swung by the JOE studios to unpack online misogyny and how she subverts traditional understandings of how gender dynamics operate online.

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Yo-Yo homes: The Thatcherite invention that ruined the housing market

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 09:59:55 GMT

Today Ava is joined by Greg Barradale from the Big Issue to talk about Yo-Yo Homes. Following a report in the magazine this week, there was outcry over the apparent moneyspinning involved in buying back right to buy homes that were sold off for a song under Thatcher. Greg gives us the lowdown.

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How I became a millionaire in 90 days (with Oobah Butler)

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:37:14 GMT

The great Oobah Butler swung by JOETowers to talk to Ava and Seán about his new Channel4 documentary How I Made a Million in 90 Days, as well as his attempts to swindle Wall Street and create a legal sweatshop in the UK.

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PMQs live reaction (with Elliot Steel)

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:25:57 GMT

PMQs returns. Comedian Elliot Steel joins Ava and Laura to break it down in real time.

Much has been amiss in Westminster of late. In Rachel Reeves’ first interview since seeing a draft of the OBR’s report revealing he size of the fiscal black hole she has to fill, she confirmed she'd be looking at both tax hikes and spending cuts in the Autumn budget. Also, hear Kemi Badenoch grill Starmer on the Chinese spy scandal, a case that the Tories insist Labour dropped to appease Beijing and not discourage their investment.

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How to save the world from a fascist takeover | Yanis Varoufakis interview

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:19:08 GMT

Yanis Varoufakis joined us in studio on the launch of his new book, Raise Your Soul: A Personal History of Resistance. Varoufakis reflects on the growing wave of authoritarianism and right-wing populism sweeping across the world, from Europe to the United States and beyond, and offers a radical diagnosis of how we got here.

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Your Party launches and Gaza protests continue

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 10:34:05 GMT

London's streets were filled once again by protesters from the Palestine Coalition, even after the first steps of Trump's plan for peace were implemented over the weekend. Oli and Seán ask how long protests will continue, and whether Israel's occupation of Gaza, and the British state's complicity in it, has radicalised a generation. Also, Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana have made up, putting on a united front at the Your Party launch last Thursday. But have Zack Polanski's Greens stolen their base?

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Is social media the new mainstream? (with Ipsos)

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 10:43:33 GMT

Chief Client Officer at Ipsos in the UK Richie Jones joined us to discuss exclusive polling about where Britain gets its news, who responds to different styles of communication, and how a global media landscape is changing local societies.

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Robert Jenrick wants political judges and only white faces?

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:11:46 GMT

Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick had to answer for a resurfaced remark about 'not seeing another white face' in Birmingham at Tory conference over the past few days, and Oli became embroiled in the discourse too. Ava joins him to talk private members clubs, political judges, and NHS prescription prices.

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Is there a left wing argument for leaving the ECHR? (with Freddie Feltham)

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:08:10 GMT

Freddie Feltham (of the What's Left podcast) swung by JOETowers to join Ava and Laura in recapping Tory conference and unpacking a media landscape that rewards grievance. Why isn't Starmer's deliverism working? And what's Freddie's left wing argument for leaving the ECHR?

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Tory conference and the Palestine Action protest

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:40:33 GMT

It's Monday. Kemi Badenoch is hot off announcing her mnemonic BORDERS plan at Conservative conference in Manchester, and Laura was on the ground covering Saturday's Palestine Action protests in London. Oli and Seán join Laura to discuss both.

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Reflecting on the Manchester synagogue terror attack (with Na'amod)

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 03:20:00 GMT

PoliticsJOE is joined by British Jewish writer, organiser, and co-founder of Na'amod Emily Hilton to reflect on yesterday's terrorist attack: how politicians responded and how we can move forward.

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EXPLAINED: Manchester synagogue attack

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 17:00:35 GMT

Laura breaks down what we know about the attack at the synagogue in Manchester.

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Did Keir Starmer save his job with his Conference speech?

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:30:22 GMT

Today Oli and Ed react to Keir Starmer's Labour conference speech, and ask whether the Prime Minister's fortunes have turned.

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Reacting to Keir Starmer's conference speech

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 20:04:02 GMT

Labour Party conference is still in full swing in Liverpool, and Ava and Laura reacted to Keir Starmer's speech live from the conference hall floor. Amidst the discussion they spoke to MPs like Dawn Butler, Henry Tufnell, and Pat McFadden.

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Behind the scenes at Labour conference

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 18:05:34 GMT

Live from the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, Ava and Laura debrief their day interviewing MPs, covering protests, and paying an arm and a leg for drinks.

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Israel deported me to hide their crimes | Labour MP interview

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Dr Simon Opher joined us over the airwaves to speak about his experience being barred from entering Israel. Representing Stroud and also working as an NHS GP, Opher was invited alongside other doctors to observe healthcare facilities and meet both Israelis and Palestinians. Instead, he was stopped at the border, detained for hours, and eventually deported back to Jordan on grounds of “public security, safety, and order.”

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Why is the British state coming for Kneecap?

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Today Seán is joined by musician Seán Finch to chat about Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh's terrorism trial, Irish music and its connection to the anti-colonial tradition.

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Trump thinks London is under Sharia Law

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 11:52:14 GMT

Hot off Donald Trump's 55-minute speech at the UN General Assembly yesterday, Ed and Seán recap the most bizarre moments—including Trump's suggestion that Sadiq Khan's London wants 'to go to Sharia Law". They also debate the effectiveness of Ed Davey's attack lines against Farage.

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Trump's bizarre autism announcement

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 11:39:20 GMT

Donald Trump announced this morning that his administration has linked Tylenol use during pregnancy to autism, and is skeptical of certain vaccine practices. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy joined in with similarly controversial remarks. Seán and Ava try to make sense of it all.

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What's going on with Your Party?

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 11:40:54 GMT

Tweets and statements were flying last week as Zarah Sultana accused fellow Your Party members of excluding her, rebelling against the group to set up a payment portal. Ed and Laura sit down to try and get to the bottom of it all. Also discussed is the UK's move alongside Canada and Australia to recognise a Palestinian state, and the Scottish far right.

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The far-right CAN be stopped. This is how | Nick Lowles interview

Sat, 20 Sep 2025 05:00:00 GMT

In this in-depth interview, Laura sits down with Nick Lowles, CEO of Hope Not Hate, to discuss the growing threat of Britain’s far right and what can be done to confront it. Lowles, a leading anti-fascist campaigner and author of the new book How To Defeat The Far Right, gives a clear-eyed assessment of where the movement stands today and why government responses have been so ineffective.

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EXPLAINED: Why are so many Tories defecting to Reform?

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 12:06:42 GMT

After Danny Kruger this week jumped ship from the Conservative party to Reform UK, Laura takes a dive into the future of the two parties.

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Jimmy Kimmel taken off air over Charlie Kirk comments

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 12:40:54 GMT

Dudes are rocking. Late night host Jimmy Kimmel's show was pulled indefinitely by ABC over comments he made about Charlie Kirk and the Trump administration, Oli and Ed discuss. They also get into the comments made by the incoming Oxford Union president about Kirk and their resultant fallout.

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Ed Davey: Why I'm boycotting Trump's visit

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:55:22 GMT

Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey joins us at JOETowers to explain why he's boycotting Trump's state dinner with King Charles. He believes that Trump could put an end to Israel's occupation of Gaza, and wants to spark a debate.

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Can Andy Burnham dethrone Starmer?

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 09:58:34 GMT

'King in the North' Andy Burnham is supposedly weighing up a return to Westminster, with eyes on Starmer's spot at the top of a divided Labour Party. Ed and Laura discuss if the man and timing are right, as well as Paul Ovenden's resignation over explicit comments made about Dianne Abbott, and Danny Kruger's defection to Reform.

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Tommy Robinson's rally and Starmer's Epstein problem

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:29:25 GMT

The dudes pause their rocking to meet the national moment. Oli and Ed are in the studio to break down Tommy Robinson's "Unite the Kingdom" rally, Business Sec Peter Kyle's lack of concern for it, and the dubious position of Starmer's government following the sacking of Epstein's pal Peter Mandelson.

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Mick Lynch and Eddie Dempsey on the rise of Reform and Labour's lurch to the right

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 05:00:00 GMT

We spoke to RMT General Secretaries present and past at the TUC conference in Brighton this week, as the union continued a rolling strike across the London Underground network.

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EXPLAINED: Jeffrey Espstein's "best pal" sacked

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 09:55:06 GMT

Ava explains the latest in the sordid tale of Peter Mandelson and updates us on the Labour Deputy Leader race.

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PMQs LIVE with Zack Polanski

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:36:59 GMT

We were joined in studio today by newly ordained leader of the Green Party Zack Polanski to react to the latest scandals pummelling Keir Starmer, as Peter Mandelson's relationship with pedophile Jeffrey Epstein gains speed.

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Why you should back the RMT strike

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 09:47:24 GMT

Eddie's putting his foot down. London Underground staff have started a five day walkout, organising for better working hours and an end to extreme shift rotations. Ava and Seán break it down.

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EXPLAINED: How the Labour leadership contest works

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:05:26 GMT

After the fall of Ange, Ava has the latest on Labour's deputy leadership race.

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Yuval Noah Harari on Israel, AI, and the future of humanity

Sat, 06 Sep 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Oli spoke to Yuval Noah Harari on all the pressing issues of our time, and the issues that will come to define humanity.

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Explained: Angela Rayner and Starmer’s reshuffle

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 16:01:10 GMT

After Angela Rayner handed in her badge and gun on Friday, Ava breaks down what the next few months of Labour party politics could look like.

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Go to the pub or watch Babestation? (with Jimmy Mac)

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:48:16 GMT

Pub enthusiast and impresario Jimmy Mac joins Oli and Ed to talk pubs, Britain's drinking culture, and the night-time economy. From such discussions the great question arises: Would you rather go to the pub or watch Babestation?

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PMQs live reaction (with James Schneider and Zoe Gardner)

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 13:28:40 GMT

Yes, PMQs is back. With controversy swirling around Labour's immigration policy and the Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, Ava is joined by former advisor to Jeremy Corbyn James Schneider and immigration campaigner Zoe Gardner.

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Labour move right on immigration

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 10:29:49 GMT

In the Commons yesterday Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced that Labour would be closing family asylum routes until reforms take place. Seán and Laura are here to talk about it, and how anti-immigration rhetoric connects the right across the Irish sea.

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Silicon Valley is taking over Britain (Dudes Rock)

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 11:09:50 GMT

It's Monday. Recess is over. Ed returns. He joins Seán to recap the Old Firm, dive into immigration protests across the globe, and cover news from Coventry as their council signs a long-term deal with US AI firm Palantir to aid their children's services.

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Britain is becoming a pariah state | Sacha Deshmukh interview

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 13:37:35 GMT

Sacha Deshmukh is the Chief Executive of Amnesty UK. He came by the studio to speak to us about Amnesty's decision to issue an Urgent Action against the UK government for their crackdown on free speech, seen most recently at pro-Palestine Action demonstrations in London.

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Are the Libs losing the podcast war?

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:58:30 GMT

Friend of the podcast Adam Friedland interviewed prominent pro-Israel democrat Ritchie Torres, and Oli and Seán are here to explain why it's an example of everything wrong with the political class and their media strategy.

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Reform want a deal with the Taliban

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 11:59:03 GMT

Ed returns to the podcast as a citizen, joining Oli and Ava to discuss Reform's new migration plan. Announced yesterday by Nigel and Zia, the plan would see returns deals made with all willing countries (including Taliban-controlled Afghanistan). Also Taylor Swift got engaged.

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Is the St. George's Cross racist?

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 10:41:46 GMT

English and British flags are popping up all over the country. Seán, an Irishman, and Laura, a Scot, discuss who's flying these flags, why, and what they have to do with the far right.

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I am witnessing a man-made famine in Gaza. Israel must be stopped

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Tess Ingram is UNICEF's spokesperson in Gaza. She spoke to us following the IPC report declaring famine in Gaza City.

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Why the Epping hotel anger is misplaced (with Jovan Owusu-Nepaul)

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 12:04:52 GMT

Former Labour candidate for Clacton, activist, and podcaster Jovan Owusu-Nepaul joins Ava and Laura at JOETowers to break down the fallout over the injunction barring Epping's Bell Hotel from housing asylum seekers, as well as who you should really be angry with.

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Epping hotel blocked from housing asylum seekers

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 12:06:17 GMT

It's planning laws all the way down. Ed, Oli, and Ava break down the interim injunction that will stop Epping's Bell Hotel from accommodating asylum seekers, alongside some analysis of the new inflation figures.

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Zelenskyy's Conversations with Friends

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 10:41:09 GMT

Dudes rock no more. Seán and Laura wrestle back control of the studio to talk Sally Rooney and the Ukraine summit.

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Trump and Zelenskyy Showdown

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 12:10:22 GMT

The dudes that rock are back.

After kicking down the studio door, Ed and Oli chew the fat over the showdown at the whitehouse, what constitutes a genocide, and a wartime deli in Edinburgh.

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Holocaust survivor destroys Israel and Keir Starmer

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Holocaust survivor Stephen Kapos joins us in the studio to deliver a searing critique of Israel’s actions in Gaza, Keir Starmer’s leadership, and the UK’s political establishment. Drawing on his own childhood experiences of persecution, Stephen reflects on the dangers of racism, militarism, and the misuse of Holocaust memory to justify oppression.

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My family is trapped in Gaza. Israel must be stopped | Humza Yousaf interview

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 09:46:36 GMT

Today we are joined by former Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf to discuss the unfolding atrocities in Gaza, and how his family have been directly affected by the situation.

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The truth about asylum hotel protests

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 10:39:28 GMT

Laura was on the ground at the asylum hotel protest in Canary Wharf yesterday, and returns to tell Seán all about it.

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Journalists murdered by Israel

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 13:47:20 GMT

Ed, Ava, and Oli discuss the latest in Gaza, as well as the Palestine Action arrests this weekend.

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Adam Curtis interview | SHIFTY: The unauthorised sixth episode

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 05:00:00 GMT

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The Bonnie Blue interview

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Entrepreneur Bonnie Blue came by JOETowers this week to chat about her new doc on Channel 4, 1000 Men and Me.

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How football became a toy for authoritarian regimes | Joey D'Urso interview

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:10:29 GMT

Journalist and author Joey D’Urso joins Oli to unpack the big questions facing modern football, and discuss his new book More Than a Shirt: How Football Shirts Explain Global Politics, Money and Power. From the Lionesses’ recent victory and the growing popularity of women’s football, to the dark side of the game: sportswashing, soft power, and the influence of autocratic regimes like Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

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EXPLAINED: Belfast's Drag Queen Storytime row (with Divina de Campo)

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 14:06:41 GMT

Ava is joined on today's episode by Conor Clark of Gay Star News and renowned drag queen Davina de Campo to discuss the clash between Belfast Communities Minister Gordon Lyons and a Drag Queen Storytime event at a local library.

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Is Sydney Sweeney a fascist?

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 10:23:34 GMT

How's the head? After last night's live show, Seán and Laura wade bravely into the Sydney Sweeney American Eagle discourse. They break down the ad's backlash, as well as the wider state of American politics.

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Debriefing Bonnie Blue with Jacob Hawley

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 13:14:15 GMT

Jacob Hawley of the Screen Rot Podcast joins us at JOETowers to unpack last week's interview with Bonnie Blue.

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Are digital IDs coming?

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 10:39:59 GMT

Happy Monday. This morning Ed, Ava, and Oli reunite to debrief Bonnie Blue, talk digital IDs, and further unpack the Online Safety Act.

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Reform humiliate Labour on draconian free speech crackdown

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 09:38:48 GMT

Reform UK chairman Zia Yusuf came by the PoliticsJOE studio this week to chat to us about Labour's roll out of the Online Safety Bill.

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PolJOE v Next Gen Tories

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 09:21:23 GMT

In the yellow and green corner, Ava and Oli. In the blue corner, Tom Tugendhat MP and James Cowling of Next Gen Tories. The two slides clash and debate housing, immigration, and the state of the major parties.

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Peter Kyle says Nigel Farage is on Savile's side

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 10:12:54 GMT

Labour Tech Secretary Peter Kyle had some choice words for Nigel Farage, saying he is on the side of 'people like Jimmy Savile'. Ed and Ava break down his comments and all the ensuing fallout.

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Donald Trump has a change of heart on Palestine

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 10:38:42 GMT

Today Seán and Laura reunite to chew the cud on Donald Trump's summer holiday in Scotland, where he sat down with Ursula Von Der Leyen and Keir Starmer to finalise trade talks, parry questions on Jeffrey Epstein, and change his tune on Israel's conduct in Palestine.

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Going deep on the Online Safety Act

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 10:42:14 GMT

It's Monday morning. Oli and Ava chat about the Online Safety Act, child protection, and all types of graphic materials.

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Inside the dark world of Elon Musk's empire | Sönke Iwersen interview

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Head of Investigative research at Handelsblatt Sönke Iwersen came by JOE Towers this week on the release of his and Michael Verfürden's book The Tesla Files.

In this chat we break down the findings of a massive data leak from Tesla that fell into Sönke's lap, the inner workings of Elon Musk's empire, and what all these things tell us about the life and mind of the world's richest man.

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Why are men so bloody lonely? (with polling expert)

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 10:39:38 GMT

Richie Jones of Ipsos joins Ed and Oli to chat about exclusive new polling that sheds light on the male loneliness epidemic. Are the headlines right? Where are the third spaces? What makes a friendship meaningful?

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Tory reshuffle and the Epstein files

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:32:19 GMT

Oli and Ed break down Kemi Badenoch's latest chess move (a minor cabinet reshuffle) and ask why Donald Trump won't just release the Epstein files already.

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Who will 16 year olds vote for?

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 13:12:48 GMT

UK Director of More in Common Luke Tryl joins Laura to dive into voting at 16 and how it might impact future elections.

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Starmer's Labour: No place for Diane Abbott

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10:38:18 GMT

Oli was on Newsnight. Ed was on holiday. The pair reunite to talk Diane Abbott, the Labour rebels, and far-right activity in Epping.

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I worked in a SEND school. This is what it's like | Jack Beaumont

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Oli and Ava are joined by South-East Londoner, journalist, and teacher-in-training Jack Beaumont to hear about his experience working in a SEND school ahead of Labour's projected education reforms.

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Are steroids ruining young men?

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:53:05 GMT

Happy Thursday. Ava is joined by JOE's national reporter Tom Usher to talk steroids, body image, and men's mental health.

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EMERGENCY POD: Keir Starmer's shock purge of leftwing Labour MPs

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 15:58:11 GMT

On the eve of parliamentary recess, Keir Starmer has just purged his party. Ava and Laura report and react to the news as it unfolds.

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Last PMQs reaction of the season

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 15:43:34 GMT

Ed, Oli, and Ava sit down to react to the final PMQs before parliament enters recess. Kemi and Keir's last dance, if you will.

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Make officials lying illegal | Ian Byrne interview

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 11:02:01 GMT

Ava is joined by MP for Liverpool West Derby Ian Byrne to talk about the Hillsborough Law, which was blocked in parliament last week. He also speaks to his experience being a progressive Labour MP in an era of welfare cuts.

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Ban the Royals from Wimbledon, and is Reform lying?

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 10:55:50 GMT

It's Monday morning. Oli and Ava talk Wimbledon, Donald Tusk's dinner, and Ed Miliband reminding the Commons that climate change exists. All this and Mapgate, an exclusive scoop from the West Midlands broken by Oli's dad.

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I have been to Gaza. This is what I saw | James Elder interview

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 05:00:00 GMT

James Elder is global spokesperson for UNICEF. He came by the studio to speak to us about what he has seen on the ground in Gaza since Israel's violent campaign against the Palestinians began nearly two years ago.

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I will unite the British left. This is how | Zack Polanski interview

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:54:57 GMT

Green leader candidate and self-declared eco-populist Zack Polanski joins us to talk wealth taxes, a new direction for the Greens, and how he can beat Farage.

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PMQs reaction

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:27:03 GMT

In today's PMQs analysis Ava and Oli debut their new segment: Lickarse of the Week.

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Wealth tax, definitely maybe?

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 10:50:01 GMT

Ed, Oli, and Seán chat about a wealth tax, but they also just chat. How will Rachel Reeves fill the newest hole in government finances? Is a seal a bird?

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(0:28:00) Aquatic birds

(0:41:30) Wealth tax?

(0:56:24) Footy chat

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Reform MP flames out and Zarah + Jez against the world (?)

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 10:49:22 GMT

It's Monday morning. Another Reform scandal, another party on the left. Oli and Ed discuss.

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Another round: Ruchir Sharma: Why capitalism doesn't work

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Global investor and author Ruchir Sharma joins us to unpack the core arguments from his latest book, What Went Wrong With Capitalism. Drawing on decades of experience in global markets and political analysis, Sharma offers a sweeping critique of how modern capitalism has strayed from its original purpose — and why it's no longer delivering for the many.

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Reacting to Channel4's Gaza documentary

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:05:37 GMT

Today Ava and Seán react to the Gaza documentary the BBC refused to publish.

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Rachel Reeves cries at PMQs | Analysis with Marc Jennings

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:16:30 GMT

Ed and Ava are joined by comedian and fellow Scot Marc Jennings to discuss today's blockbuster PMQs, which saw Rachel Reeves cry and Starmer struggle to answer for yesterday's rebellion.

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Will Keir Starmer get to punish the disabled? Will the Labour party stop him?

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 09:54:17 GMT

In what's being dubbed a modern classic, Oli and Seán discuss Labour's welfare rebellion and Bob Vylan's criminal investigation, as well as partaking in some vacuum-sealed analysis.

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Are Bob Vylan the next KNEECAP?

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:38:04 GMT

Today the triple threat are back in the dungeon on this, the Monday after Glastonbury, to chew the cud over the weekend's events. As the BBC comes under fire for broadcasting Bob Vylan's set where the group led anti-IDF chants, we ask whether the backlash is overegged and whether free speech is dying at the hands of right-wing snowflakes.

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Another round: Neoliberalism is under threat with the IEA's Chris Snowden

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Chris Snowden of the IEA, a neoliberal think tank, joins Ava in the JOETowers basement to talk smoking, gambling, and threats to the neoliberal way of life.

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Who is really running the Labour party? Anushka Asthana interview

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:01:10 GMT

Ava sits down with the US Editor of Channel 4 News Anushka Asthana on the launch of her new book Taken for Red. They get into the mind of Keir Starmer, his plans for the country, and his cutthroat nature at the helm of Labour.

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Welfare Cuts and Pride as protest

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:25:01 GMT

Today Ava and Conor talk welfare cuts, the rebellion Starmer faces over them, and the state of Pride in 2025.

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PMQs with Vittorio Angelone

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:50:15 GMT

Comedian and friend of friends of the podcast Vittorio Angelone joins us for some (deputy) PMQs analysis.

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What we saw at the Palestine Action protest

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 10:06:44 GMT

Laura returns from yesterday's Palestine Action protest to tell Seán all about it.

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Are we doing Iraq 2.0?

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 12:43:35 GMT

In what could be described as a loose record, Ed and Ava touch on recent developments in the Middle East, Labour's threatened proscription of Palestine Action, and are joined by Fawaz Gerges, Professor of International Relations at LSE, for some real analysis of Trump's actions in Iran.

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Another round: How Trump destroyed his own legacy

Sat, 21 Jun 2025 03:20:00 GMT

Author of The Big Short Michael Lewis swing by JOETowers to chat to Oli about "who" actually is government.

His new book Who is Government? is out now.

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Why there are no "geniuses" anymore

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 09:58:24 GMT

Helen Lewis swung by JOETowers to chat if anyone is actually a genius - and what who we label "geniuses" tells us about society.

She argues that "genius" is a romanticised idea: the notion that extraordinary talent excuses bad behaviour or moral failings. Think, Elon Musk.

She unpacks how celebrated (almost always male) figures like Edison, Einstein, Picasso, Tolstoy (and even Elon Musk) benefit from a halo effect that glosses over serious flaws such as abuse, neglect, misogyny, and selfishness.

She traces the historical roots of the term “genius,” linking it to hierarchy-driven ideologies and the eugenics movement, arguing that intelligence testing and the “innate talent” narrative come with harmful baggage.

Helen Lewis is a journalist and staff writer at The Atlantic. She is a former deputy editor of the New Statesman, and has also written for The Guardian and The Sunday Times.

Her new book "The Genius Myth" is out now.

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What we saw at the terrorism trial of KNEECAP

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 10:03:03 GMT

After reporting from the scene of Mo Chara's court hearing and its surrounding protest yesterday, Seán and Laura dive into what they saw and why the British state are really going after KNEECAP.

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(0:01:20) Love Irish podcasts hate Irish nonces

(0:01:47) A note on endangered languages

(0:04:30) The trial of Mo Chara

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Big Ange and Philpch have it off at PMQs

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:16:10 GMT

On today's 'tight' record, Ed and Oli discuss the illustrious Deputy Prime Minister's Questions, Robert Jenrick's dark arts, and school uniforms.

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(0:01:20) Grand opening

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(0:40:13) The record gets loose

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What’s controversial about the mass rape of children?

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:49:59 GMT

After Yvette Cooper's statement in the Commons yesterday responding to the findings of the Casey report, Seán, Oli, and Laura delve into what's really going on with grooming gangs.

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On the ground in Ballymena

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 12:24:09 GMT

Ed returns to the studio to discuss his Journalism in Northern Ireland, where he was on the ground reporting on the Ballymena riots. Oli joins him to create the platonic ideal of a podcast.

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How Trump changed the world with Anne Applebaum

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Ava is joined by journalist and historian Anne Applebaum on the release of the paperback of her book Autocracy Inc. They discuss Trump, authoritarianism, and the failure of liberal democracies and world order.

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Does Britain have a "fentanyl" crisis?

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 15:14:02 GMT

Laura's been in Birmingham, finding out about the city's synthetic opioid crisis.

She chats to DISPATCH's editor Jacob Furedi about the drug deadlier than fentanyl being cut into Britain's drug supply.

You can watch Laura's report tomorrow on the PoliticsJOE YouTube.

You can read Jacob's investigation here: https://dispatch-media.com/britains-hidden-opioid-crisis/

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Some thoughts on Rachel Reeves' spending review

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:07:09 GMT

In a quiet studio, Oli Dugmore alone takes on Rachel Reeves' spending review with some hard analysis... and a surprise at the end.

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Going deep on the Ballymena riots

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:47:33 GMT

Before Oli dives into the spending review tomorrow morning, Seán joins him to talk the Ballymena riots and how the far right are mobilising across borders.

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Why I confronted Nigel Farage on Reform's tax plans

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 14:03:17 GMT

Ava was at Reform's unveiling of a new party chairman on Tuesday, where Zia Yusuf was also shown off as heading up their UK DOGE wing. We got in the studio for a quick few minutes to break down the crossroads the party is beginning to find itself.

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Why we should nationalise everything with Mathew Lawrence

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:01:37 GMT

Mathew Lawrence of the progressive think tank Common Wealth makes the trip down to JOETowers to talk deindustrialisation, GB Energy, and all things nationalisation.

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Emergency Pod: Labour U-turn on Winter Fuel

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 15:11:15 GMT

Ed, Oli, and Ava hastily reassemble in the PolJoe dungeon to cover Labour's announcement that they will reinstate the winter fuel payment for pensioners.

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Riots in LA, our cancellation, and Zia Yusuf's return

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:02:33 GMT

Following his return from Scotland, Ed is reunited with Oli and Ava to talk immigration protests in LA, wade into last week's backlash, and figure out what's going on with Reform.

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Another round: Oli Dugmore vs Iain Dale on Thatcherism

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Iain Dale is a broadcaster, political geek and author of many books, most recent among them Margaret Thatcher: The Prime Ministers Series.

He swung by JOETowers on release of his book to sit down with Oli and chew the fat over her legacy, her policies and how her actions as Britain's first female Prime Minister are misunderstood.

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Explained: Immigration and the rise of the Irish far-right

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 05:00:00 GMT

In recent years, Ireland has seen a steady increase in anti-immigration, racist and conspiracy laden politics.

What began as an online fringe has manifested in recent months and years into events such as the Dublin riots in 2023, or the burning down of buildings destined to house asylum seekers across the country.

While the sentiment and emotion behind Ireland's anti-refugee activists tends to be represented in the media by racist and xenophobic protesters, there are underlying cultural and societal issues that have been trigger points the political fringe have latched on to.

Here, we delve into the issues that have given rise to far-right sentiment in Ireland, such as the housing crisis, the Covid-19 pandemic and post 2008 austerity.

Roscrea crew: Oisín Deignan, Peter Cooney and Eoin Ronayne.

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PoliticsJOE reacts to Elon and Trump's insane beef

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:21:13 GMT

Sound the emergency podcast button, it's Trump versus Musk, politics is good again baby, awooga!

Ed and Laura chat about the insane fallout between Trump and Musk, Zia Yusuf leaving Reform, and what really happened in a Scottish by-election.

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Kate Nash: Feminism, why Musk is a fool and the music industry

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Today Ava and Conor are joined by totem of the British music industry Kate Nash.

We get into attacks against Imane Khelif, anti-trans activists, and right-wing grifters hell-bent on making everybody's life worse.

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PMQs reaction: Badenoch's best?

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 13:49:34 GMT

PMQs is back with a vengeance, and Ava and Oli rise to the occasion.

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Reacting to Bobby J and Ava's interview with DWP Secretary

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 11:37:28 GMT

On this fine Tuesday Ava and Seán react live to Robert Jenrick's latest video in his one-man war against Labour, as well as Ava's interview with Secretary for Work and Pensions Liz Kendall.

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Debriefing the Bernie Interview

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 10:50:35 GMT

This week Oli and Ava draw back the curtain and discuss what went into last Friday's interview with U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders. Join them for a peek.

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Another Round: Bernie Sanders on how to beat the billionaires

Sat, 31 May 2025 03:30:00 GMT

Bernie Sanders is a busy man these days.

When he's not holding Trump's cabinet to account, he's speaking to record-breaking crowds with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as part of his Fighting Oligarchy tour.

The Senator for Vermont was in the UK this week, and took time out of his busy schedule to speak to us about Donald Trump, the billionaires ruling the world, and how to reclaim power from them.

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What I didn't get to say on Question Time

Fri, 30 May 2025 11:39:16 GMT

Ava was in Cheltenham at Question Time on Thursday night and came back to the PolJOE dungeon to talk about it.

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A deep dive into online relationships with Ipsos

Thu, 29 May 2025 09:28:43 GMT

Today we are joined by Director of Politics at Ipsos UK Kieran Pedley after the pollsters conducted research in partnership with JOE Media Group investigating the world of dating, feminism, masculinity and the changing world of human relationships in the digital age.

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Does Lucy Connolly belong in prison?

Wed, 28 May 2025 15:37:34 GMT

This week Oli and Ava talk Tommy Robinson's release, Trump's crackdown on free speech, and go head-to-head on Lucy Connolly's 31 month sentence.

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Another Round: Feminism vs the Algorithm

Sat, 24 May 2025 03:20:00 GMT

Cyber brothels in Berlin. Deepfake pornography in schools. AI "girlfriends".

Oli speaks to activist and author Laura Bates about how AI is revolutionising how men and women interact.

Her new book The New Age of Sexism: How AI is Reinventing Misogyny is out now.

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Labour MP on why Starmer shouldn't cut welfare

Fri, 23 May 2025 11:04:58 GMT

Neil Duncan-Jordan came by JOETowers to break down his party's crusade against benefits claimants, and why it's the worst possible idea.

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Kneecap member charged with terror offence, and Labour want to castrate nonces

Thu, 22 May 2025 11:13:30 GMT

Today we're reacting to the news that KNEECAP's Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh has been charged with a terror offence after a video of a gig resurfaced after their Coachella gig, and to news the Justice Secretary is considering mandatory castration of sex offenders on early release from prison.

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PMQs analysis

Wed, 21 May 2025 14:41:48 GMT

After Keir Starmer hinted at another u-turn at PMQs today, we ran down to the dungeon to bring you another morsel of analysis.

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Virgin Island's therapists on radical sex therapy

Tue, 20 May 2025 10:04:48 GMT

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Gary Lineker and Ed's Tales from the Country

Mon, 19 May 2025 18:00:00 GMT

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How to fix the UK's broken planning system with Labour's Chris Hinchliff

Fri, 16 May 2025 09:47:31 GMT

Labour MP Chris Hinchliff swung by JOE Towers to run us through his proposals to overhaul Britain's planning system.

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Talking Assisted Dying with Gay Star News

Thu, 15 May 2025 10:38:27 GMT

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PMQs Analysis with Paul Chowdhry

Wed, 14 May 2025 15:11:46 GMT

Today we're getting into the meat and veg of PMQs with comedian Paul Chowdhry after Keir Starmer faced aggro from within the Labour ranks over his "island of strangers" comments at his migration policy announcement on Monday.

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Is Labour invoking the language of Enoch Powell?

Tue, 13 May 2025 11:04:15 GMT

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Keir Starmer goes Tory on immigration

Mon, 12 May 2025 15:02:08 GMT

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EXPLAINED: Keir Starmer's pivot to the right on immigration

Mon, 12 May 2025 10:21:11 GMT

As the Labour government look to take pages out of Reform and the Tories' book on immigration, we take a deep dive on what the move means for Keir Starmer's party.

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Another Round: Why the right abandoned neoliberalism with Quinn Slobodian

Sun, 11 May 2025 11:45:47 GMT

Ed sits down with historian Quinn Slobodian on the release of his new book Hayek's Bastards: The Neoliberal Roots of the Populist Right.

In this conversation, we get into the history of the populist right, its origins in the dismantling of the state, and the contradictions at the heart of its modern rise.

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Has Brexit hurt UK Music?

Fri, 09 May 2025 11:19:08 GMT

We were joined in the PolJOE dungeon by Luke Pritchard of The Kooks to chat Brexit, the music industry, and what Labour need to do to save the jewel of Britain's cultural crown.

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PMQs reaction: Starmer needs to be more Australian

Wed, 07 May 2025 14:41:44 GMT

Today we're reacting to Keir Starmer's newfound rage against the Lib Dems, Kemi Badenoch finding her voice and the government's continued refusal to recognise a genocide in Gaza.

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Reform versus the Greens: A New Era of British Politics?

Tue, 06 May 2025 10:56:19 GMT

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How to beat Reform at their own game (with Zack Polanski)

Mon, 05 May 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Zack Polanski is running to be the new leader of the Green Party.

He wants to turn the party into the left-wing alternative to Reform.

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Undercover with Britain's neofascists

Sun, 04 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Harry Shukman is a journalist who spent a year deep undercover in the UK's most prominent far-right organisation, Britain First.

On the release of his book Year of The Rat, Harry swung by the PoliticsJOE dungeon to run us through what being involved in the extreme right of politics looks like.

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Analysis: Reform's Local Election surge

Fri, 02 May 2025 11:56:47 GMT

After Labour lost a safe seat to Reform and an ex-Tory MP won the Greater Lincolnshire mayoralty for Farage, we ran in to the PolJOE dungeon on Friday morning to give you the lowdown of the Local Election results so far.

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PoliticsJOE reacts to Louis Theroux's The Settlers

Thu, 01 May 2025 11:23:25 GMT

On today's episode, Laura, Ed and Seán go deep on Louis Theroux's new documentary highlighting the plight of the Palestinians living under Israeli occupation in the West Bank, and the flagrant breaches of international law at the heart of the Zionist settler movement.

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PMQs analysis: Keir Starmer wants to make fun illegal

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:23:52 GMT

Before we get into the meat and spud of this week's PMQs, we do a bit of reflecting on the absolute freak out around KNEECAP, and their being held to a higher standard than actual elected politicians.

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Are Reform about to gain 1000 councillors?

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:00:53 GMT

May 1st will see 23 local elections, 4 metro mayor elections, and one by-election.

But, who are the runners and riders?

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Have Kneecap broken terrorism laws?

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:15:08 GMT

After rappers Kneecap drew the ire of FOX News and Sharon Osborne for their Coachella back drop, two instances from gigs of theirs in the UK have been taken to be assessed by counter-terrorism police.

On today's podcast, we break down the band's activism, Ireland's links to Palestine, and the significance of America in the UK's investigations.

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PMQs analysis, and the story of Rosie Duffield

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:22:57 GMT

Today Kemi Badenoch was taking aim at Keir Starmer's latest U-turn, this time on trans women in light of the Supreme Court's ruling on the definition of a woman. We break it down in today's PMQs analysis.

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Runners and riders in the race for the Vatican

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:37:39 GMT

Ed has crash landed back to earth after joining Katie Perry et al on their Blue Origin flight and we're chatting Vatican.

After the Pope passed away on Easter Monday, we take something of a look at who could replace him at the head of the Catholic Church.

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Q and A Easter Special

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 03:20:00 GMT

He hath risen and so have the PoliticsJOE - to deliver you this Easter special.

Ava, Laura, and Séan answer your questions from the Reddit.

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Report: Britain's Stinkiest City

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 03:20:00 GMT

Talks to end the Birmingham bin strikes collapsed this week.

No deal was reached between Birmingham council and Unite union and the all-out strike entered its fifth week.

There’s warnings of a public health emergency. Bin bags line the street, mountains of rubbish pile up in alleys, and an influx of rats is plaguing the city. And, Unite’s General Secretary Sharon Graham has warned bin strikes could spread to other local authorities as cash strapped councils make further cuts.

The dispute began when the effective bankruptcy of Birmingham council triggered their decision to remove Waste Recycling and Collection Officers, a safety role it says does not exist at other authorities.

Last month, I went to Birmingham to speak to striking bin workers, and some local residents, whose voices you’re about to hear.

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Report: Is there a left-wing threat to Reform?

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 03:20:00 GMT

Reform UK is contesting nearly all the 1,600 council seats up for re-election on the 1st of May.

And, with the popularity of Labour dropping in the polls since the general election, and the Conservatives stagnant, could the Green Party position itself as the real opposition to Reform?

PoliticsJOE went to Kent to find out.

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On the Supreme Court's "woman" ruling

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 16:43:46 GMT

Today Ava is joined by Charlie Craggs and Conor Clark to break down the Supreme Court's ruling on Wednesday that found the term "woman" refers to biological sex.

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How to fix Britain's collapsing birth rate with Labour MP Josh Simons

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 10:05:45 GMT

Today Oli is joined by Labour MP for Makerfield Josh Simons to chat fatherhood, birth rate and how to make the UK work for the people rather than growth for growth's sake.

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Labour all but nationalise British Steel, and on the campaign trail with the Greens

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 11:11:36 GMT

Laura and Seán hold the fort today with a breakdown of the goings on in Parliament over the weekend, where Jonathan Reynolds seized control of British Steel in a bid to save jobs in Scunthorpe.

Laura was in Kent with the Green Party on Saturday, and we take a look at what the party need to do to win votes from a Reform-curious electorate.

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Another round: Yanis Varoufakis on the tariff war

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 03:20:00 GMT

Economist Yanis Varoufakis joined Oli to analyse Trump's tariff war - and what the fallout could mean for the rest of the world's economy.

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Report: The end of British steel?

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 08:47:06 GMT

British Steel has been warning for several days that the raw materials needed to keep its plant's two blast furnaces operational are running out.

The Chinese-owned company says the business is no longer sustainable, and are willing to let the factory cease operations - at the cost of 2,700 jobs.

Labour have 24 hours to buy in new products and make a bid to nationalise the plant.

Will they do it?

Journalist and Video Edit: Ava Santina Evans

Videographer: Oli Johnson

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Is Starmer about to destroy British industry?

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 12:33:55 GMT

Today we've drafted in Laura to get Ava to talk about Scunthorpe since Oli failed to do so on Wednesday.

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Labour are in deep trouble, and Farage's deepening MAGA link

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 14:22:26 GMT

Today Oli and Ava sit down and catch up after Ava returned from Scunthorpe where Nigel Farage surprisingly called for the steel industry to be nationalised.

We then get into the methods we use to get to work.

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Trump picks a fight with China, and bankers are panicking

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:01:16 GMT

Today we're reacting to the latest from America, after confusion over whether a 90 day pause on tariffs was coming spurred a quick peak and trough in the stock market. We also break down what the latest push against China means for the future of US hegemony, and the UK's response to the whole disaster.

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Donald Trump is destroying the global economy

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 11:02:25 GMT

Today we're going deep on the financial meltdown the US President has sent the world into, after his sandwich board tariff declaration last week.

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Another round: How to spot an incel (with Meadhbh Park)

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 03:20:00 GMT

Academic Meadbh Park spends her time interviewing incels.

She swung by JOETowers to chat with Oli about how mainstream media created the blackpill ideology.

Her new book Blackpilled is out now.

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Renters' rights deep dive with Alex Sobel MP

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 15:42:44 GMT

The private rented sector is broken and tenants across the UK have been waiting for the government to ban no-fault evictions.

Labour MP Alex Sobel tabled the amendment that on top of this ban, would see landlords banned from charging tenants more than one months rent up front.

He's also looking at loosening guarantor laws to help more people get into private rentals.

This interview was originally recorded in January 2025.

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Living in an abandoned hospital to escape the housing crisis

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:20:04 GMT

Rent in London has increased by a third over the last 5 years - and wages haven’t. The average rent in the capital is now £2121 a month.

Resultantly, an increasing number of young Brits are living as property guardians in empty schools, police stations, and office blocks, usually awaiting demolition - but is this really a viable solution to the housing crisis?

To find out, junior political correspondent Laura Beveridge visited 27-year-old musician Szofia Rozsa (@rozsa___), who lives in a decommissioned NHS hospital.

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PMQs analysis with Horatio Gould

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:33:51 GMT

As Keir Starmer looks at more ways to force the nation to watch his favourite TV shows, we are joined by comedian and podcaster Horatio Gould to react to another week of PMQs.

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Why are Labour making kids watch Adolescence? With Tom Usher

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 11:56:37 GMT

We're joined by friend and colleague Tom Usher for today's episode of the podcast. After Keir Starmer announced that Netflix's Adolescence will be shown in schools nationwide, we break down whether young people actually are the target audience.

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The Horrors of Renting with Róisín Lanigan

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:59:22 GMT

Ava Santina is joined by journalist and author Róisín Lanigan to talk about her new book: I Want To Go Home But I'm Already There.

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Another round: Nationalise water or we're doomed (with Feargal Sharkey)

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 04:20:00 GMT

Feargal Sharkey and Megan Trump join Ava Santina to discuss the scourge of water companies dumping sewage in Britain's rivers.

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Another round: Judith Butler on masculinity and Trump

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 16:10:42 GMT

Pioneering feminist academic Judith Butler swung by JOETowers to chat again with Oli.

They spoke about how men perform masculinity and why the Republican's get so riled up by gender.

The paper back of Butler's book Who's Afraid of Gender? is out now.

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This is how America runs Britain (with Angus Hanton)

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:33:09 GMT

Businessman and author Angus Hanton swung by JOE Towers last week to speak to us about his book Vassal State: How America Runs Britain.

During our chat, Angus breaks down the checks and balances the US have embedded into the British political system to ensure complete control of the country, and how we aren't winning sovereignty any time soon.

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Divina De Campo: We didn't vote for neoliberalism

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 09:40:17 GMT

It's been 8 months since Divinia last visited JOE towers, so we thought we'd catch up on life since the Labour election.

Not forgetting four months into Donald Trump's administration.

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Spring Statement reaction

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:22:01 GMT

Ava and Seán are in the PolJOE dungeon this afternoon straight after Rachel Reeves decided to tighten the screw on some of the most vulnerable people in the United Kingdom.

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Another Round: How The Hell Do You Buy A House in 2025?

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 16:01:25 GMT

This episode is brought to you in partnership with Moneybox.

PolJOE host Ed Campbell sat down with Moneybox expert Brian Byrnes, to explore the challenges young people face in buying a house, from reliance on the "bank of mum and dad" to the difficulty of saving while stuck in the rental cycle.

Govt. withdrawal charge may apply. ISA and tax rules apply. For S&S LISA, capital at risk. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

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Is Keir Starmer bad? Dudes rock with Fin Taylor

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 17:04:24 GMT

Today we're joined by comedian and podcaster Fin Taylor on the podcast.

We're chatting Keir Starmer, Reform UK and whether or not Ed is a cyclist.

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Another Round: The "Israel exception" to human rights

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 04:20:00 GMT

Former executive director of Human Rights Watch discusses how to get Trump to negotiate peace deals that protect human rights, and why the West exercises a double standard when it comes to Israel.

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Do young men hate democracy? | Alex Mahon interview

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 09:59:33 GMT

Alex Mahon is the CEO of Channel 4. She came by JOE Towers to chat to us about recent media trends her organisation have been reacting to, their recent reporting on young people turning away from democracy, and how to bring them back from the brink.

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Going deep on Adolescence

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:05:42 GMT

Today we're going deep on Stephen Graham's Netflix show Adolescence and what it says about the society young British men live in.

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PMQs reaction and Gareth Southgate's speech on young men

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:27:27 GMT

Today we kick things off by taking a look back at Gareth Southgate's Dimbleby lecture, where he warned of toxic influencers manipulating young men across the world. Then, we get into PMQs, where Keir Starmer faced another week of chucking out the same tired lines and non-answers.

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Conor McGregor's embarrassing White House appearance, and Labour's threat to benefits

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 12:36:56 GMT

Today Laura and Seán are getting through Donald Trump's air strikes on Yemen and what they mean for the Middle East. They also get into Conor McGregor's appearance at the White House, and why it makes absolutely no sense. Finally, we look ahead to Liz Kendall's reform of disability benefits to be presented in the Commons today.

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Trump dials up Canada trade war, and Starmer's flip flopping on cutting benefits

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 13:36:44 GMT

Today while we're waiting for Ed to cycle in we're dissecting new Canadian PM Mark Carney's pivot to Europe, and then we get on to the will they won't they of Labour's trailed plans to cut benefits.

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Another round: Economist explains Starmer's austerity

Sat, 15 Mar 2025 04:20:00 GMT

We were joined in the studio by economist Cahal Moran in lieu of the release of his book Why We’re Getting Poorer: A Realist’s Guide to the Economy and How We Can Fix It.

During our conversation we break down exactly what's wrong with Keir Starmer's economic strategy, how it could spell his downfall and why the UK doesn't need its own DOGE.

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Economist spells out why Britain needs benefits | Emma Holten interview

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:25:03 GMT

Emma Holten is an economist and author of Defecit: How Feminist Economics can change our world.

She swung by JOETowers to break down the politics of austerity economics, care and what the economy can learn from European states who've made cuts over the last decade and experienced economic downturn.

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PMQs reaction

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:59:54 GMT

Keir Starmer is getting bloody good at not answering questions on a Wednesday.

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Is Starmer about to lose a Labour safe seat?

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 11:17:05 GMT

Former Labour MP Mike Amesbury declared his plan to stand down as MP for Runcorn on Monday following his sentencing and acquittal on appeal for assaulting a constituent. Today we take a look at the runners and riders, and why Reform could win here.

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Explained: Nigel Farage's Reform meltdown

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:18:53 GMT

It's been a torrid weekend at Reform Towers. MP Rupert Lowe had some diparaging words for leader Nigel Farage in the Daily Mail. He's subsequently been refered to the police. The two events are not connected.

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Another round: Why the West is apathetic to Gaza's destruction

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 04:20:00 GMT

Omar El Akkad's new new book One Day Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This offers a searing indictment of the complicit liberalism and hypocrisy of the West and asks the question: how will we remember the war in Gaza?

He swung by JOETowers to chat to Oli about his work.

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The shocking truth about weight-loss drugs

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 15:02:45 GMT

Investigative journalist Ellie Flynn swung by JOETowers to discuss the findings of her new documentary, Dispatches: Skinny Jab Scandal, available to stream now on Channel 4.

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EXPLAINED: The Employment Right Bill with Labour's Andy McDonald

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 12:44:02 GMT

We were joined by Labour MP for Middlesbrough and Thornaby East Andy McDonald to dissect the Employment Rights Bill, what's in it, and how it could change the game for British workers.

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PoliticsJOE reacts to PMQs and Donald Trump's Congress address (with Alexandra Haddow)

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 15:11:20 GMT

Comedian Alexandra Haddow joins us in the content dungeon for today's PMQs reaction with a little extra sweetener - Donald Trump's Congress address.

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Reacting to JD Vance's insane FOX interview

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:43:44 GMT

JD Vance made some unhinged claims on Sean Hannity's FOX show on Monday, claiming the UK and France are "random" countries that haven't been in a war in 30 or 40 years. Today we dissect what on earth he was on about.

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PoliticsJOE react to Trump going mental at Zelenskyy

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 10:18:06 GMT

der. Ed, Ava, and Oli dive into the steaming hot saddle ready to dissect the end of the rules-based international order.

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Another Round: Why the right wins elections

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 04:20:00 GMT

Michael Chessum swung by JOETowers to discuss how to build a new Left in the wake of the fall of the Corbyn project.

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The left-wing threat to Reform

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 04:20:00 GMT

David Littlefair of Blue Collar Parliament joined us in the studio to outline his campaign's goal to secure greater working-class representation in Westminster.

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The Tates escape Romania, and will Labour lose a seat to Reform?

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:30:36 GMT

Today Laura and Seán react to news that Andrew and Tristan Tate are on a plane from Romania to America, despite still facing charges in Romania and the UK.

We also get into Laura's trip to Runcorn on Wednesday, where she spoke to the constituents of now convicted Mike Amesbury and how they'd vote in a potential by-election.

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PMQs reaction with Milo Edwards

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:12:18 GMT

Today we are joined by comedian and podcaster Milo Edwards to break down arguably the best PMQs since Kemi Badenoch started asking the questions.

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Starmer cuts foreign aid

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 16:36:24 GMT

Ava and Laura react to Starmer's surprise announcement in parliament today that he would be cutting foreign aid to fund defence.

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Macron schools Trump on Ukraine, and Sam Fender talks about working-class men

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:01:08 GMT

Today we're reacting to the French President's trip to the White House on Monday where he made Donald Trump look quite silly in front of journalists on Ukraine. We also react to Sam Fender's Sunday Times interview, and his comments on privilege and white working-class men.

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Are the Nazis back in Germany?

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 10:58:33 GMT

Today we're reacting to the news overnight where the AfD had the far-right's biggest win in Germany since World War Two. We break down what it could mean for Keir Starmer, and wider European politics.

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Another round: How the far-right are taking over German politics

Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:20:00 GMT

George Hancorn is a digital reporter with ITV News, and he joined us to talk about his new documentary Young, German, and Voting far-right.

As Germany prepares to head to the polls on Sunday, we discuss how the AfD have managed to mobilise German youth for right-wing politics, and what the phenomenon could mean for the rest of Europe.

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The Ash Sarkar interview: Why woke is dead

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 04:20:00 GMT

We had the pleasure to be joined in the studio by journalist and author Ash Sarkar before the release of her new book Minority Rule: Adventures in the Culture War.

During a wide ranging conversation we get into Keir Starmer's grip on power, the rise of the right and the death of identity politics.

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Trump doubles down on Ukraine, and Nigel Farage meets the doctor

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:24 GMT

Today we're chatting about Donald Trump's continued antagonism towards Ukraine after claiming that Zelenskyy was a dictator in a speech on Wednesday.

Then, we catch up with Seán, who was at Jordan Peterson's right wing jamboree in the ExCel centre, the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship.

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Is Rishi Sunak British?

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 12:51:52 GMT

After a bizarre interview from the mainstream right's Fraser Nelson and the online right's Konstantin Kisin, PoliticsJOE react to the insane claim Rishi Sunak isn't English.

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Trump's plan to colonise Ukraine and hand Donbas to Putin

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 11:15:29 GMT

Today we're reacting to leaked terms the United States are proposing to reach a peace deal in Ukraine, including allowing Putin to consolidate his gains in eastern Ukraine, and the US getting a slice of Ukraine's resource production.

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Keir Starmer wants to send you to Ukraine, and JD Vance scolds Europe

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 11:49:03 GMT

On today's podcast we're chatting about the Prime Minister's intervention over the weekend to say Brits could serve as peacekeepers in Ukraine. We also get into the meat and veg of JD Vance's speech at the Berlin Security Conference, where he suggested wokism is destroying Europe.

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Another round: Who really runs the Labour Party?

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 04:20:00 GMT

In advance of their new book Get In, we were joined in studio by journalists Gabriel Pogrund and Patrick Maguire.

During our conversation they lift the lid on the inner workings of Keir Starmer's government, the movers and shakers behind the scenes and whether the Prime Minister is actually in the driving seat.

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Can British pubs survive the economy?

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 17:30:00 GMT

In this bonus episode, Ava reports from Loughborough, where she met Labour MP Jeevun Sandher, who's on a mission to save the pub.

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PMQs reaction (and Kanye West's fall off)

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:37:07 GMT

Kemi Badenoch once again spent 10 minutes making Keir Starmer look good at PMQs.

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The funeral of Drake and Labour's WhatsApp problem

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:42:05 GMT

Today we're going deep on the Superbowl, after Kendrick Lamar took to the stage to slaughter Drake live. We chat about the politics, or lack thereof, during his set.

We then get into news from the weekend which saw Labour stripping the whip from now sacked health minister Andrew Gwynne after WhatsApp messages surfaced where he took aim at an elderly constituent.

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Another Round: Donald Trump and the end of US hegemony with Robert Kaplan

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 04:20:00 GMT

The election of Donald Trump for his second term in the White House sent the world into a spiral of uncertainty since November last year, and recent weeks have proved more chaotic than anyone may have forecast.

Robert D. Kaplan reckons the chaos and crisis can only deepen in the next four years.

We were joined by author Robert D. Kaplan on the release of his book Waste Land: A World in Permanent Crisis.

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Ilan Pappé interview: What Trump's claim on Gaza means for Palestine's future

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 17:15:19 GMT

Ilan Pappé is an Israeli academic, author and activist with an expertise in the history of the conflict between Israel and Palestine. He spoke to us on the day that Donald Trump announced his plans to turn Gaza into the "Riviera of the Middle East".

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PMQs reaction, and Donald Trump's batshit Gaza comments

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:12:36 GMT

Another Wednesday rolls through and like clockwork MPs gather in the Commons chamber for another session of PMQs. We react to the latest.

We also reflect on the comments of the American president overnight, where he expressed intentions to level Gaza and turn it into the "Riviera of the Middle East".

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In defence of David Mitchell

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:11:49 GMT

It's a Brexit bonanza on today's episode as Keir Starmer gets prime to schmooze EU leaders for closer trade arrangements with the bloc, Ava gives us the lowdown from Reform's latest rally in Kemi Badenoch's constituency, and Ed puts it all on the line for David Mitchell.

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Another round: Economist spells out why stopping immigration won't save the economy

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 04:20:00 GMT

Inequality economist, and former City trader, Gary Stevenson swung by JOETowers to talk the failings of Rachel Reeves, the rise of the radical right, and his book The Trading Game, which is out now.

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Deeping men's mental health

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 13:55:23 GMT

In part 2 of our conversation with The Screen Rot Podcast's Jacob Hawley, we asked our audience if they were lonely. Here's what they said.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava Santina

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Sam Sharrocks

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PMQs (with Screen Rot's Jacob Hawley)

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:11:34 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Oli and Ava are joined by the Screen Rot Podcast's Jacob Hawley to post-match review this week's Prime Minister's Questions.

Part 2 of the conversation with Jacob is out tomorrow.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava Santina

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Sam Sharrocks

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Gen Z wants a British dictator

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 15:36:15 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Kemi Badenoch was at it again this weekend with her thoughts on "peasants". Ed and Ava discuss this, alongside new polling on Gen Z's politics.

Presenters: Ava Santina and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Sam Sharrocks

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Inside the UK's only porn star university

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Ed and Laura discuss Ed's report from the Porn Star Univerisity, the UK's only training school for OnlyFans.

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On Southport

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 12:55:57 GMT

Following the sentencing of the Southport killer, Axel Rudakubana, PoliticsJOE discussed its media coverage, MPs, and terrorism laws.

Presenters: Ava Santina, Ed Campbell, and Laura Beveridge

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Sam Sharrocks, Oli Johnson

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PMQs reaction

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 17:33:24 GMT

Get your sexy little ears wrapped round this

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American Carnage II

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:12:09 GMT

Oli, Ava, and Ed breakdown the chaos of Donald Trump's inauguration. Strap in.

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Another Round: Economist deconstructs Reeves' economic strategy

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 04:20:00 GMT

Professor Richard Murphy spoke to PoliticsJOE as pressure mounts on the Chancellor over the continuing collapse of the pound, and interest rates remaining sky high.

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PMQs (and Mon Cheri Gerry Adams)

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:59:07 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Ed and Ava react to PMQs, discuss Gerry Adams (who was not in the IRA), and Laura interviews Best For Britain's Naomi Smith on parliament's vote on a UK-EU Youth Mobility Scheme.

Presenters: Ava Santina, Ed Campbell, and Laura Beveridge

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Sam Sharrocks, Seán Hickey

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Can Starmer's AI plan save the economy?

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 18:10:17 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

This morning Keir Starmer laid out how unleashing AI will fuel the UK’s economic growth.

Ava is joined by some new and returning faces to chat whether this plan for change is for the better.

Presenters: Ava Santina, Seán Hickey, Laura Beveridge, and Conor Clark

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Sam Sharrocks, Oli Johnson

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Another round: Philosopher deconstructs Tommy Robinson

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 04:20:00 GMT

Ava sat down with philosopher Jack Symes to review a week in which Elon Musk, Tommy Robinson, and grooming gangs dominated the news.

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PMQs analysis

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 16:02:37 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Oli, Ed, and Ava analyse this week's PMQs, where Starmer was questioned over grooming gangs.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Sam Sharrocks, Oli Johnson

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Is Reform UK a credible threat?

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 12:30:31 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Ava and Laura attended Reform UK's conference on Saturday and met their young voters.

Presenters: Ava Santina and Laura Beveridge

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Sam Sharrocks, Oli Johnson

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On grooming gangs.

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 15:23:33 GMT

Welcome back to the PoliticsJOE podcast.

A social media storm gone mainstream has engulfed the first week of 2025.

Oli, Ava, and Ed reconvene to discuss grooming gangs, Elon Musk, and Tommy Robinson.

Presenters: oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Sam Sharrocks, Oli Johnson

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Another round: Experts on Palestine in 2024

Sat, 04 Jan 2025 04:20:52 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

PoliticsJOE welcomed experts on the Gaza, Palestine, and the history of the region, into our studio the as the bombardment continued to unfold throughout 2024.

This episode features the voices of: Norman Finkelstein, Yanis Varoufakis, Bassem Youssef, and Judith Butler

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2024 in review

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 04:20:31 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE podcast.

Oli, Ava, and Ed review the most memorable political moments of 2024.

Presenters: oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Sam Sharrocks

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Lewis Goodall unpacks the madness of 2024

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 09:00:25 GMT

Rival podcaster and erstwhile News Agent Lewis Goodall swung by PolJOE Towers to try to make sense of the madness that was 2024.

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Another round: The best of economists on PoliticsJOE

Sat, 28 Dec 2024 04:20:50 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Enjoy the best takes from economists that chatted to PoliticsJOE in 2024.

In order of appearance: Yanis Varoufakis, Eliza Filby, Gary Stevenson, Torsten Bell, and Paul Wallace.

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Christmas Q&A Special

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 15:30:49 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

It's the Christmas Q&A Special!

Oli, Ed, and Ava enjoy some Madri and Pringles while answering your questions.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Sam Sharrocks and Seán Hickey

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The future of Britain's post-industrial towns

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:00:28 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

2024 has seen the continued closure of the industries that once fuelled the British economy. Ava and Laura discuss the towns they visited this year - from Grangemouth's oil refinery to Port Talbot's Steelworks - and what the future may hold for them.

Presenters: Ava Santina and Laura Beveridge

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Sam Sharrocks

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Another Round: The hypocrisy of consumer capitalism

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 04:20:01 GMT

Sky's Economics Editor - and author of multiple books on the topic - swung by JOETowers to chat to Oli about his latest title Material World.

Material World is out now.

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PMQs (and if Starmer needs to befriend Musk)

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 17:25:26 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Ava and Ed react to the last PMQs before Parliament breaks for Christmas, before disagreeing over Farage's latest meeting with Musk.

Presenters: Ava Santina and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Izzy Duffus

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Nigel Farage could be the next Prime Minister (and Royal Mail is over)

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 17:04:32 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Ed and Ava are re-united to discuss the government approved sale of the Royal Mail to a Czech billionaire and the latest in the Prince Andrew spy drama.

Presenters: Ava Santina and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Sam Sharrocks

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Another Round: How the Treasury keeps you poor

Sat, 14 Dec 2024 04:20:54 GMT

Economist - and Knight of the Realm - Paul Collier swung by JOETowers to chat about regional inequality in the UK, the Treasury's role in creating it, and how to fix it.

His new book Left Behind: A New Economics for Neglected Places is out now.

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PMQs analysis and the attack on cousin love

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 14:59:36 GMT

Before we get into the meat and spud of this week's PMQs analysis, we reflect on the presentation of a bill to ban first cousins marrying each other, and one brave MPs decision to stand against such overreach.

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Reading United Healthcare CEO shooter fanfiction

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 15:53:18 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Ed and Oli are re-united for a Dudes Rock episode of the podcast. As Assad is reported to be in Moscow, Ed and Oli discuss the Syrian civil war's connection to UK politics. Then, Ed reads Oli fanfiction about United Healthcare's CEO shooter - and what this means for class consciousness in the USA.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Sam Sharrocks, Oli Johnson, and Seán Hickey

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Another round: Being stalked showed me the law needs to change

Sat, 07 Dec 2024 04:20:46 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Actress, activist, and broadcaster Nicola Thorp joined Ava to discuss her experience being stalked, and how it's led her to campaign for a change to the law.

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PMQs analysis (feat. Nicola Thorp)

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 15:58:24 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Oli, Ava, and Ed react to this week's face-off between Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch.

Then, Ava is joined by actress, activist, and broadcaster Nicola Thorp, who's experience with a stalker has inspired new legislation.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Sam Sharrocks, Oli Johnson, and Seán Hickey

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Joe Biden: Dad of the Year

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 15:20:39 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Oli, Ava, and Ed wonder what's the British equivalent of a presidential pardon, and discuss The Times' report that Elon Musk is considering donating $100mn to Reform UK.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Sam Sharrocks, Oli Johnson, and Seán Hickey

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Another round: Ian Hislop reviews 2024

Sat, 30 Nov 2024 04:20:12 GMT

As we wind down another wild year of politics at home and abroad, Oli sat down with Private Eye editor Ian Hislop to review the highs and lows of 2024.

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PMQs analysis (and Cooking with Gerry Adams)

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:19:01 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Ava and Ed react to this week's PMQs - and pitch a new PoliticsJOE show featuring Gerry Adams.

Presenters: Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Sam Sharrocks and Seán Hickey

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Is New Labour back?

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 16:27:02 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Oli, Ava, and Ed are re-united to discuss where Keir Starmer seems to be drawing inspiration from lately.

With the introduction of Asbos spiritual successor, Liz Kendall getting tough on benefits, and the possibility of war, it's all looking a bit Tony Blair.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Sam Sharrocks and Oli Johnson

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Another round: How football violence became England's favourite pastime

Sat, 23 Nov 2024 04:20:31 GMT

Football writer Sam Diss swung by JOE Towers to chat about football hooliganism: why people enjoy it, its relationship to class, and its cross-over with the far-right.

Sam's series The English Disease is available to listen to on all podcast platforms.

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(Deputy) PMQs: Farmers and Reeves' CV

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:55:12 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Oli, Ava, and Ed are re-united to react to PMQ's, which was helmed this week by the deputy leaders.

And Ava, back from the farmers protests in Westminster yesterday, provides a run-down of the dispute.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Sam Sharrocks

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Keir Starmer: Farmer Harmer or Dalai Lama?

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 18:06:49 GMT

Ed and Oli dig into the all the farmer harming that's been going on in Westminster.

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PoliticsJOE react to PMQs

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:22:33 GMT

Ed and Ava react to Starmer v Badenoch at PMQs.

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What Keir Starmer should learn from Trump

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:23:58 GMT

Welcome to a dudes rock edition of the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Oli and Ed reflect on the US election: what lessons Starmer should take from Trump's victory; the wrong lessons the Conservatives will come away with; and the role of Joe Rogan.

They also chat pranking politicians and what Telegram channels Ed frequents.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Oli Johnson

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Another round: Where Kamala Harris' went wrong

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 04:20:42 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE podcast.

On the day of Trump's victory, Laura chatted with New Statesman's US Correspondent Freddie Hayward about where the Democrat's campaign went wrong.

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PMQs: Reacting to Kemi Badenoch's first outing as Tory leader

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:25:37 GMT

Ed and Laura are still going from the US election this morning and are joined by Seán, who had the decency to come in to work today.

We react to Kemi Badenoch's first time examining Keir Starmer at PMQs, and how MPs reacted to Donald Trump's election.

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Trump taking back the White House

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 07:44:22 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Trump's declaring victory, so Ed and Laura are chatting about what this could mean for the US, UK, and Ukraine.

Presenters: Ed Campbell and Laura Beveridge

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Sam Sharrocks

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Kemi Badenoch's in charge

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 15:15:06 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Ed and Ava react to Kemi Badenoch's Tory leadership win and the Sunday Times' revelation that the King charges millions in rent to the NHS.

Presenters: Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Oli Johnson

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Another Round: News Agent Jon Sopel on the US Election

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 04:20:32 GMT

The News Agents Jon Sopel swung by JOETowers to chat to Ed ahead of the US election to chat why men could be the deciding factor in its outcome.

Jon's new book Strangeland is out now.

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Live Budget Reaction

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 15:54:38 GMT

Welcome to a two-hour long, live record of the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Listen along with Oli, Ava, and Ed to Rachel Reeves delivering the Budget.

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Another round: The dark side of Vinted

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 03:20:45 GMT

With the second-hand clothes market booming, journalist Ellie Flynn investigated Vinted, an app that has seen rapid growth, to find hidden dangers that users are not aware of.

Vinted’s Dirty Laundry: Dispatches airs Friday 18 October, 7.30pm on Channel 4.

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PMQs: Rayner v Dowden

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:39:13 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Are the "far-left" Labour Party interfering in the UK? What's Trump's podcast strategy? And who does Keir Starmer consider a working person?

Oli, Ed, and Ava answer all of the above as they react to this week's PMQs.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Sam Sharrocks and Seán Hickey

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Cinema tickets on the NHS

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:50:36 GMT

Today we're taking a look at the government's consultation into the future of the NHS, where you can make public suggestions on the running of the health service.

People have been having lots of fun with it.

Presenters: Ava Santina, Ed Campbell, and Oli Dugmore

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Oli Johnson

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Another round: How I oversaw the downfall of three Prime Ministers

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 03:20:35 GMT

Former Tory MP Graham Brady was the 1922 committee's leader for 14 years.

He had the task of receiving letters of no confidence, and informing the Prime Minister if their backbenchers were about to revolt.

His book Kingmaker is out now.

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PMQs analysis (and the Assisted Dying Bill)

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 14:37:22 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Ed and Ava analyse this week's PMQs in which Ed Davey compelled the Government to sanction Israeli ministers.

Then, they discuss Kim Leadbeater's Asissted Dying Bill, due to be tabled in parliament today.

Presenters: Ava Santina and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Oli Johnson

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Alex Salmond's mixed legacy

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 15:42:06 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Ed and Ava analyse Keir Starmer's morning courting investment from the world's largest companies.

Then, Ed's joined by producer Laura to discuss the mixed legacy of the First Minister that led Scotland to an independence referendum.

Presenters: Ava Santina, Ed Campbell, and Laura Beveridge

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Izzy Duffus

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Another round: Baroness Sayeeda Warsi on Israel-Gaza and her Party's move to the far-right

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 03:20:09 GMT

Former Conservative Party Chairwoman, Baroness Sayeeda Warsi, came by JOETowers to speak to Ava about her outrage over the Government's approach to Israel and her Party's move the the far-right.

Her book Muslims Don't Matter is out now.

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Midnight special: Labour's plan to 'make work pay'

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 23:01:21 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

At 00.01, Labour revealed it's plan to 'make work pay', including changes to the minimum wage, ending zero-hours contracts, and making flexible working the default.

Ava and Laura dissect some of the changes Labour are bringing forward.

Presenters: Ava Santina and Laura Beveridge

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey

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PMQs returns

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:58:43 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

After a quick recess for conferences, Prime Minister's Questions has returned. Ava and Ed analyse Sunak's line of questioning, MPs upset about VAT on private schools, and the worst things they did at school.

Presenters: Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Oli Johnson

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October 7, Britain's "crime against humanity", and Sue Gray

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 16:42:40 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Following a Pro-Palestine rally this weekend demanding a ceasefire, Ed and Ava talk on the one year anniversary of October 7.

Then, they talk Britain's "crime against humanity" in the Chagos Islands, after Ed spent the morning talking with Chagossians, and the latest in the Sue Gray psychodrama.

Presenters: Ava Santina and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Sam Sharrocks

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Another round: How inheritance is destroying our economy

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 03:20:07 GMT

The Bank of Mum and Dad is one the UK's biggest mortgage lenders.

But the impact of inheritance stretches far beyond one's ability to get onto the property ladder.

Dr Eliza Filby argues the UK is now an "inheritocracy", shaping our politics, the dynamics of the family, and gender relations.

Her book Inheritocracy: It’s Time to Talk About the Bank of Mum and Dad is out now.

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The Tories' leadership race gets weird

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 16:16:13 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

It's an all-timer. The trio are re-united to dissect the Tory leadership candidates' speeches to conference - featuring a very wet Oli.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Sam Sharrocks

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Irish Mount Rushmore (and Tory conference breakdown)

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 15:17:05 GMT

Ava and Ed return to the PolJOE dungeon for this episode of the podcast, where we catch up on what the runners and riders in the Tory leadership contest as the Conservative Party conference gets underway.

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Another round: Inside Andrew Tate's Romanian compound

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 03:20:20 GMT

Oli spoke with former Vice journalists Matt Shea and Jamie Tahsin about the time they spent with Andrew Tate in Romania taking part in the masculinity test he sells to his followers.

Matt and Jamie's book, Clown World: Four Years Inside Andrew Tate's Manosphere, is out now.

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Reacting to Keir Starmer's speech with senior Labour politicians

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 08:58:02 GMT

Ava and Laura catch up with Barry Gardiner, Tracy Brabin, Alastair Strathern, and Anas Sarwar to analyse Keir Starmer's first speech to Labour conference as prime minister.

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Rachel Reeves' promises at Labour Conference (feat. Andrew Fisher)

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 18:18:10 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Ava and Laura are joined by the Corbyn-era director of Labour policy, Andrew Fisher, to analyse Rachel Reeves' conference speech.

Presenters: Ava Santina and Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey

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Opening night at Labour Conference

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 19:13:55 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast

Ava and Laura are podcasting from Labour Conference.

They chat a less than ideal weekend of headlines for Keir Starmer's first day of conference, from controversy over accepting donations to Sue Gray's salary.

Presenters: Ava Santina and Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey

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Another round: Adam Friedland on Kamala Harris, Israel and Palestine, and Starmer's Arsenal tickets

Sat, 21 Sep 2024 03:20:41 GMT

This is not The Adam Friedland Show - it's the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

But, Ed and Seán are joined by its host for this wide ranging discussion of British and American politics. Expect chat about George Bush, Seinfeld, and whether Alastair Campbell invented Satanism.

Presenters: Ed Campbell and Seán Hickey

Producer: Ed Campbell and Seán Hickey

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Sam Sharrocks

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An entirely uncontroversial episode about Brexit, abortion, and Scottish independence

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:08:50 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Ed and Ava unite to talk about the tenth anniversary of the Scottish independence referendum, John Major's opinions on that other referendum, and the UK's new abortion law.

Presenters: Ava Santina and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Sam Sharrocks

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The Prime Minister's new clothes

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 14:40:45 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Ed returns to join Ava. They chat Keir Starmer's meeting with Italy's Giorgia Meloni to discuss immigration. Then, whether Starmer's wife should be accepting clothing donations, followed by eye-eating bacteria.

Presenters: Ava Santina and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Sam Sharrocks

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Another round: Carol Vorderman on the insane weirdness of Tories

Sat, 14 Sep 2024 03:20:06 GMT

We had the pleasure of being joined at JOE Towers by Carol Vorderman for a chat about all things political.

Here Carol reacts to some choice moments of the last few years of Conservative rule, pinpointing the downfall of the government, and what Keir Starmer needs to do in power to win back the trust of the British public.

Carol Vorderman's Now What? On a Mission To Fix Broken Britain is out now in all good bookshops.

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Is this the end of the NHS as we know it?

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 14:34:37 GMT

Ava attended Starmer's speech this morning in which he announced three fundamental reforms to the NHS.

She was joined by Laura in the studio to discuss whether Labour can fix the crisis in healthcare.

Presenters: Ava Santina and Laura Beveridge

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Sam Sharrocks

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PMQs analysis

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 13:25:46 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

PMQs is back and Oli and Ava are here to analyse it - alongside chat about Chaucer and the Unibomber.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava Santina

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Sam Sharrocks

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Cold as Your Nan (Taylor's Version)

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 15:41:26 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE podcast. Today we're getting into Keir Starmer's decision to strip some pensioners of their winter fuel allowance. Then, we look to the states where Taylor Swift decided to become a Republican.

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Another Round: How Liz Truss ruined the country with Anthony Seldon

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 03:20:48 GMT

Historian and author Sir Anthony Seldon swung by JOE Towers this week to chat to us about his new book, Truss at 10: 49 Days That Changed Britain.

During the course of the interview we get into the disaster that was Liz Truss' tenure, the downfall of the Conservative party, and the country that Keir Starmer has inherited.

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Findings of the Grenfell Inquiry (and PMQs)

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 15:13:01 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Ava and Laura discuss the damning findings of the Grenfell Inquiry released today. Then, the chat the first PMQs back after recess.

Presenters: Ava Santina and Laura Beveridge

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Sam Sharrocks

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There's a new party in parliament

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 14:41:36 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Ava is joined by Laura and Seán as news breaks of the new Independent Alliance of MPs in parliament, involving Jeremy Corbyn. Then, they chat whether landlords should be MPs and whether people are rizz-less without Rizlas under Keir Starmer's proposed smoking area ban.

Presenters: Ava Santina, Seán Hickey, and Laura Beveridge

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey, Sam Sharrocks, and Oli Johnson

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Another round: What's next for the Conservative Party? (with Telegraph political editor, Ben Riley-Smith)

Sat, 31 Aug 2024 03:20:13 GMT

The Telegraph's political editor Ben Riley-Smith swung by JOE Towers to talk to Oli about his new book, Blue Murder: The Rise and Fall of the Conservative Party.

The duo also analyse how the Conservatives lost the election and Keir Starmer's leadership, his ruthlessness and ideology.

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Phantom Tax

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 15:42:11 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Ed and Ava discuss the paranormal and pranking, before chatting with Dr Richard Murphy about Keir Starmer's economic plans.

Presenters: Ava Santina and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey, Sam Sharrocks, and Oli Johnson

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Definitely, maybe a podcast about politics

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 14:45:42 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE podcast.

Should we tax gear to fill the £22 billion blackhole in the economy?

Oli, Ed, and Ava are reunited to chat the Oasis reunion and Keir Starmer's speech today warning of a painful October Budget.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey, Sam Sharrocks, and Oli Johnson

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Another round: KNEECAP on bridging divides, British colonialism, and the far-right

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 03:20:05 GMT

To mark the release of their self-titled movie in Britain, Belfast rap trio KNEECAP sat down with us this week for a chat.

We get into the resurgence of the Irish language, culture and identity in the north of Ireland, along with recent far-right riots and their support for Palestine.

KNEECAP the movie is in cinemas in the UK now.

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The boyfriends of Taylor Swift

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 15:42:41 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE podcast.

It's another helping of dudes rock, with a thoughtful chat on masculinity after Ed's interviews with boyfriends attending Taylor Swift's performance in London last night - followed by lots of chat about piss.

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Farage's freebies and Starmer's ASOS haul

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 14:58:43 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

It's once again the platonic ideal of a podcast as Oli and Ed chat MPs declaring their alternative income sources and donations, before moving on to Starmer's decision to imprison riot-related social media use.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey, Sam Sharrocks, and Oli Johnson

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Another round: The prison crisis (with Lord Charlie Falconer)

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 03:20:26 GMT

The UK's prison system is in crisis.

And, in the week that the former chief inspector of prisons urged the Labour government to fund prisoner rehabilitation, Ava sat down with Tony Blair's Justice Secretary Lord Charlie Falconer to talk about prison reform.

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No one cares about Tory leadership

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:22:17 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

No one cares about the Conservative leadership election, according to Ipsos polling. Nonetheless, Ava, Sean, and Laura spend an hour talking about it in this episode - including, who would win in a fight.

Presenters: Ava Santina, Seán Hickey, and Laura Beveridge

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Oli Johnson

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Olympic Cockfighting

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 14:47:38 GMT

Welcome back to the PoliticsJOE podcast. Once again dudes do in fact be rocking as Ed and Oli take to the desk for this week's ep.

Strap in you clown.

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Report: Thousands of Londoners turn out to show down rioters.

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 16:44:16 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

In this episode, Producer Laura gives a rundown of the counter-protest that took place against racist riots in Walthamstow.

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White Riot

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 12:31:08 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

In this deep dive, Oli and Laura dissect this weekend's far-right violence, social media's role in it, and Keir Starmer's response.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Laura Beveridge

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Sam Sharrocks and Oli Johnson

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Another round: Jess Phillips on far-right riots in Southport

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 03:20:38 GMT

After a night of rioting in Southport stoked by far-right disinformation on the stabbing and murder of multiple children in the town, Oli spoke to Jess Phillips.

The Labour MP for Birmingham Yardley takes aim at the opportunism of right-wing figures around the stabbings, and debunks the misinformation shared by prominent figures from the community.

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Southport riots

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 13:39:21 GMT

Welcome to PoliticsJOE.

Ed and Laura discuss the riots that unfolded last night in Southport, then chat Angela Rayner's "radical" housing plans.

Presenters: Ed Campbell and Laura Beveridge

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Sam Sharrocks and Oli Johnson

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Austerity 2.0?

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 10:51:55 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Oli and Ed chat Rachel Reeves' fiscal announcements, made yesterday in the Commons, before descending into some classic Dudes Rock chat. Then, Ed is joined by Producer Laura to chat the runners and riders in the Tory leadership race.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Sam Sharrocks and Oli Johnson

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Another round: Why Clive Lewis refused to swear an oath to the King

Sat, 27 Jul 2024 03:20:14 GMT

Labour's Clive Lewis was recalled to the House of Commons after refusing to swear an Oath of Allegiance to the British monarch, and their heirs and successors.

He was told under 19th Century legislation, he would be counted as "deceased" and a by-election would be held in his constituency to replace him if he failed to re-do his oath.

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Keir Starmer's first PMQs (as Prime Minister)

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 13:45:08 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Ed and Ava analyse a rather civil Prime Minister's Questions, following last night's suspension of seven Labour MPs.

Presenters: Ava Santina and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Sam Sharrocks and Oli Johnson

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Biden out, Brat summer in?

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 14:29:10 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Biden may be out, but Oli Dugmore is back.

He's joined by Ed and Ava to chat the latest in the race for US president, as well as Labour's latest hints on public sector pay rises and Suella Braverman's rumoured defection to Reform UK.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Oli Johnson

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Another Round: The housing emergency with Kwajo

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 03:20:37 GMT

Ava interviews Kwajo, activist and author of Our Country in Crisis: Britain's Housing Emergency and How We Rebuild.

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The King's Speech

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 14:00:44 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

The King's Speech in parliament today heralded good news for renters and bad news for vapers.

Ed and Ava break it all down.

Presenters: Ava Santina and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey, Oli Johnson, and Sam Sharrocks

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The re-unification of Trump and Farage

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 13:51:19 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Ava and Ed discuss why Farage is flying out to support Donald Trump after a failed assassination attempt, and who's the frontrunner in the Conservative leadership race.

Presenters: Ava Santina and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey, Oli Johnson, and Sam Sharrocks

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Another round: There are no 'good chaps' left in parliament

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 03:20:56 GMT

The 'good chaps' theory refers to the informal understanding governing what's considered acceptable behaviour from out elected politicians.

But what happens when the politicians we elect aren't good chaps?

From lobbying to lying in the Commons, the last fourteen years have seen a a degradation in the public's trust in MPs.

Oli speaks to author and Financial Times journalist Simon Kuper about his new book Good Chaps: How Corrupt Politicians Broke Our Law and Institutions and What We Can Do About It.

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Conservative Civil War

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 14:41:46 GMT

Ed and Seán catch up on the latest from Popular Conservatism, the Tories' Civil War, and a lesson in Irish history.

Presenters: Ed Campbell and Seán Hickey

Producer: Sam Sharrocks

Production: Oli Johnson and Sam Sharrocks

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Prison Reform UK

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 14:34:06 GMT

Welcome to the first PoliticsJOE Podcast under a Labour government!

Ed and Ava have a genuine argument about sending waiters to jail, we talk about the crisis in British dentistry, and will Reform voters survive to the next election?

Hosts: Ed Campbell and Ava Santina

Production: Seán Hickey, Sam Sharrocks, Oli Johnson

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Boris is back

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 11:41:27 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Today we break down Boris Johnson's appearance on the campaign trail warning against voting Reform and Labour.

Laura also takes a very important call.

Presenters: Ava Santina, Laura Beveridge, and Seán Hickey

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Oli Johnson

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The Tories' latest attack line isn't working

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 11:07:48 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

It's almost over.

Ava is joined by Producer Laura and Sean to chat the Tories' latest attack line on Keir Starmer, as well as what lessons Starmer should learn from the French elections.

Presenters: Ava Santina, Laura Beveridge, and Seán Hickey

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Oli Johnson

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Lee Anderson: Hard for Ashfield

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 14:03:48 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

In this phone-call role play heavy episode, Ed and Ava chat Reform UK's candidates and whether it matters which party the Sun endorses.

Presenters: Ava Santina and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Oli Johnson

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PoliticsJOE live at the Apollo Theatre

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 08:51:44 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

The PoliticsJOE podcast was recorded live on Sunday at the Apollo Theatre.

Oli, Ava, and Ed were joined by special guest Mhairi Black for election campaign reflections, audience questions, and their voter confessions.

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Another round: Sleaford Mods' Jason Williamson on 14 years of Conservative government

Sat, 29 Jun 2024 03:20:02 GMT

Sleaford Mods' Jason Williamson swung by JOETowers to chat to Oli about the general election, class, welfare, and the possibility of socialism.

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Sh***ing in Rishi Sunak's pond

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 09:10:18 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

It's another Dudes Rock special, so expect chatting shit (literally), as well as Ed's report back from South Devon, where he was investigating the health of local democracy.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Oli Johnson

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Is Rishi Sunak about to lose his seat?

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 12:24:25 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Ava, Seán, and Laura have been out and about, across the country, visiting different constituencies from the Isle of Wight to Stoke-on-Trent, investigating what issues matter to voters.

In this episode, they convene to discuss their findings.

Presenters: Ava Santina, Laura Beveridge, and Seán Hickey

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Oli Johnson

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Build prisons, spur growth

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 09:17:28 GMT

On today's episode we're (finally) getting to the gambling scandal that is following Rishi Sunak like a bad smell during the election campaign, and we wonder just how Keir Starmer's government will encourage growth in the UK if they gain power.

Hosts: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Production: Oli Johnson and Seán Hickey

Sting Design: Chris White

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200TH EPISODE BONANZA

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 11:18:45 GMT

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Another round: A socialist analysis of Labour's manifesto

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 03:20:01 GMT

Andrew Fisher was Director of Policy of the Labour Party, and was at the heart of Jeremy Corbyn's manifestos in 2017 and 2019.

He swung by JOE Towers to speak to us about Keir Starmer's Labour manifesto, and what the country should expect if he takes power in July.

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Leaders' Question Time Warm Up and Reaction LIVE

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 15:29:27 GMT

Ava and Laura host a podcast special right outside the debate room at the University of York, before and after the party leaders' Question Time event.

Get ticket for our live show on Sunday 30th June right bloody here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/politicsjoe-live/

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Very Special Liveshow Reminder

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 14:46:25 GMT

Get ready for an evening of political banter and insightful analysis at The Apollo on Sunday, 30th June, as PoliticsJOE presents an unmissable Live Show ahead of the much-anticipated General Election.

Join us for a night that promises to be a blend of political discourse, sharp analysis, and unfiltered opinions.

All of this with the unique blend of wit, charm, and charisma that only PoliticsJOE can offer.

This event is not only for the political buffs but also for the undecided voters who are looking for clarity before they cast their vote. Even if you’re simply looking for an exciting way to spend your Sunday night, the PoliticsJOE Pre-Election Live Show is the place to be.

Tickets are available here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/politicsjoe-live/

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Between two nerds

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 10:20:52 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Oli and Ava sit between two ferns to discuss why billionaires are backing Labour and whether inflation rates can save Rishi Sunak's campaign.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava Santina

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Oli Johnson

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Reform UK's "contract" analysis

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 09:19:18 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Oli and Ava go through Reform UK's manifesto, deciding pledge by pledge whether they're pro or con.

Plus, Oli puts his foot in his mouth.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Oli Johnson

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It's all kicking off

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 09:15:40 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Oli, Ed, and Ava provide a post-match analysis of the weekend's Euros' fixtures and a preview of the Reform manifesto launch.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Oli Johnson

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Another round: Armando Iannucci breaks down Rishi Sunak's election campaign

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 03:20:51 GMT

Oli interviews The Thick of It creator Armando Iannucci about the UK general election, the rise of Nigel Farage and Reform UK, and the alienation of the general public by the main parties.

Dr Strangelove opens on 8 October 2024 at the Noël Coward theatre in London.

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Labour manifesto analysis

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 10:04:13 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Today we're trawling through Labour's manifesto after Keir Starmer dropped on Thursday afternoon - and this time nobody's holding us back.

No girls allowed.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Oli Johnson

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Green Party manifesto analysis

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 09:39:08 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Oli, Ed, and Ava analyse the pledges made in the Green Party manifesto - as well as questioning if Vichy France was an afters and the viability of nuclear deterrence theory.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead

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Sky News Leaders' Debate analysis

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 09:11:45 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Last night, Ava, Oli, and Ed recorded live from the PoliticsJOE dungeon, reacting to the somewhat painful to watch interrogation of Sunak and Starmer by Sky's Beth Rigby.

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Conservative manifesto analysis

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 09:08:06 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE podcast.

In a dudes rock episode, Oli and Ed analyse the pledges made in the Conservative manifesto, released yesterday, before discussing whether or not Rishi Sunak should attend the Euros.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead

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Lib Dem manifesto analysis

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 09:17:17 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Can Oli ever forgive the Lib Dems for U-turning on tuition fees? Does Ava support their pledge for a written manifesto? And what does Love Island have to do with it all?

Oli, Ava, and Ed discuss the Liberal Democrats' manifesto.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead

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Young people are voting for the New Right

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:40:06 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Ed's returned from Boston to chat with Oli about why the New Right swept up youth votes in the EU elections (causing a snap election in France) - and whether Farage could do that same.

Then, they chat Friday night's Seven Party debate and heavy farm machinery.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead

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Torsten Bell: Economist breaks down Labour and Tories election campaign promises

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 03:20:43 GMT

Economist - and candidate for Swansea West - Torsten Bell swung by JOE Towers to deconstruct Labour and the Conservatives fiscal campaign pledges.

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Tax isn't a dirty word

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 09:13:39 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

And to another day in the General Election campaign.

Why is tax being treated like a dirty word? Do you like it when politicians cry? And should Welsh FM Vaughan Gething have accepted a £200,000 donation to his leadership campaign from a man convicted of environmental offences?

Ava and Oli chat all of these questions and more.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava Santina

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead

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Leaders' debate analysis

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 09:39:53 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Oli, Ava, and Ed react to last night's debate between Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer.

They chat cost of living, what each party offers young people, and whether it's ever appropriate to throw a milkshake at a politician.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ed Campbell, and Ava Santina

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead

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Nigel Farage is running

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 09:08:53 GMT

Welcome to PoliticsJOE.

Before Ava heads to Clacton, she chats with Oli about its Reform UK candidate, Nigel Farage, who announced he was running yesterday.

Then, they chat the Conservatives' fight-back with their latest pledge to cut immigration.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava Santina

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead

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Keir Starmer goes nuclear

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 09:19:43 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Kemi Badenoch fumbled this morning's broadcast round on single sex spaces, while Keir Starmer announced a nuclear triple lock.

Oli and Ava chat these stories and more - like where Oli gets his shirts from and digging up the plague dead to build the Elizabeth line.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava Santina

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead

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On the campaign trail: Is Keir Starmer a socialist?

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 07:07:21 GMT

This week, three Corbynites found themselves at the mercy of the Labour leader’s wrath. Two deselected, one on the brink. There’s a growing consensus that Starmer was hoping to rid the party of socialists before the general election. So do we believe him when he describes himself as one?

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First Minister John Swinney: Can the SNP hold their seats?

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 03:20:21 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Speaking exclusively to PoliticsJOE, the first minister of Scotland demands the UK recognises the state of Palestine, and answers questions on the expenses scandal engulfing his government.

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Dudes Rock the General Election

Fri, 31 May 2024 10:08:00 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

In a Dudes Rock special, Oli and Ed chat Green Party politics after their campaign launch yesterday, as well as the topic that two British journalists are most qualified to talk about: Trump and the US election.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead

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The Labour Purge

Thu, 30 May 2024 10:13:06 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Ed's returned from Scotland and reports back with the latest from the First Minister and SNP. Then, Ava chats Labour de-selections, following last night's Stand with Diane rally.

Presenters: Ed Campbell and Ava Santina

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead

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What's going on with Labour and Diane Abbott?

Wed, 29 May 2024 11:51:23 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Labour continue to hold the headlines in week two of general election buildup. Today we get into news that Diane Abbott has been blocked from running for Labour in her constituency of Hackney North and Stoke Newington.

Then we're talking NHS privatisation, after Wes Streeting touted the benefits of using the private sector in the NHS.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava Santina

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead

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Once more unto the breach

Tue, 28 May 2024 09:32:37 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

The Conservatives are offering pensioners a triple lock on their pensions - and young people a year in the the Army.

Oli and Ava discuss this, Carol Vorderman, and Parties' positions on Gaza.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ed Campbell, and Ava Santina

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead

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On the campaign trail: Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Corbyn

Sat, 25 May 2024 03:30:07 GMT

Did Rishi Sunak call the election to avoid pushing through certain new laws? Why haven’t we been talking about Palestine? And what’s Jeremy Corbyn up to?

In her first dispatch of GE 2024, Ava delves into the big stories of the first week of the election.

Stay tuned for weekly pods on the latest from the campaign trail.

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Jeremy Corbyn's running against Labour

Fri, 24 May 2024 09:16:25 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Jeremy Corbyn's standing as an independent in Islington North, running against the Party he used to lead.

There's no flights to Rwanda taking off before the General Election - or, so Sunak says.

And, it's only day two of the campaign.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ed Campbell, and Ava Santina

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead

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General Election '24: LFG

Thu, 23 May 2024 08:51:41 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Ava, Oli, and Ed unite for the first instalment of daily podcasting throughout the General Election.

Here we go, boys.

Presenters: Ed Campbell and Ava Santina

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead

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Sunak calls an election

Wed, 22 May 2024 13:27:28 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Ava and Ed chat the rumours that a General Election could be called any minute, as well as misogyny and dirty waters at PMQs.

Presenters: Ed Campbell and Ava Santina

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead

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Infected Blood Inquiry breakdown

Tue, 21 May 2024 15:07:30 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Where did the infected blood come from? Who was involved in the cover up? Have the victims received justice?

In this bonus episode, Oli breaks down the Infected Blood Inquiry with expert Cara McGoogan.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead

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Netanyahu wanted by the Hague

Mon, 20 May 2024 14:48:40 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Ed's away swimming with the fishes, while Oli and Ava chat Julian Assange's extradition, University tuition fees, and the findings of the Infected Blood Inquiry.

Oh, and the best way to remove custard from a bath.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava Santina

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead

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Another round: Is Keir Starmer Thatcher's heir?

Sat, 18 May 2024 03:30:35 GMT

What's informing Keir Starmer's policy?

From the NHS to water, why are Britain's services failing?

And, why is Britain the second-most mentally unwell country in the world?

Journalist and activist George Monbiot believes he knows the answer: neoliberalism. Oli spoke to him about his new book, The Invisible Doctrine, which locates Britain's perma-crises in the abstract ideology.

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Keir Starmer's manifesto launch

Thu, 16 May 2024 15:12:56 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

In scenes reminiscent on 1997, Keir Starmer unveiled six campaign pledges today - including his plan to tackle small boats.

As an extra treat, Oli and Ava analyse his speech.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava Santina

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Oli Johnson

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PMQs analysis

Wed, 15 May 2024 14:51:17 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Oli, Ed, and Ava analyse today's PMQs, which saw Labour spear Sunak on prison releases, arms exporting to Israel, and rape conviction rates.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead

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Another round: Is immigration causing the housing crisis?

Tue, 14 May 2024 15:30:00 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

In this bonus episode, Oli interviews housing journalist Vicky Spratt, interrogating if there's any truth to the belief that immigration is causing the housing crisis.

Oli will be hosting a conversation with Aaron Bastani at HowTheLightGetsIn festival. Get your tickets here: https://howthelightgetsin.org/festivals/hay?utm_source=PolJOE&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=HTLGI%2BH24&utm_id=MP

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Labour's Elph-icky shift to the right

Mon, 13 May 2024 15:59:37 GMT

On this week's episode, Ed gives us the lowdown from the student encampment at Cambridge University in protest against Israel's attacks on Gaza.

Then, we get into the story that's sticking to Keir Starmer like glue: how can Labour be a party of the left while they accept defections from the furthest right factions of the Tory party?

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Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Oli Johnson

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Another round: Does Rishi Sunak want to abolish human rights?

Sat, 11 May 2024 03:20:38 GMT

From the Rwanda Plan to the bombardment of Gaza, the importance - and fragility - of human rights have come to the for of British politics.

Oli spoke to Labour Peer and human rights lawyer Shami Chakrabarti about the Rwanda Plan's fundamental incompatibility with human rights, why she believes Rishi Sunak is waging war on your rights, and our duty to Gaza's refugees.

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PMQs analysis

Wed, 08 May 2024 15:29:31 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

The holy trinity of podcasting are re-united to analyse this week's PMQs and the latest defection from the Tories to Labour.

You can buy tickets to Oli and Aaron Bastani's conversation at How the Light Gets In Festival here: https://howthelightgetsin.org/festivals/hay?utm_source=PolJOE&utm_medium=Socials&utm_campaign=HTLGI%252BHay%252B2024&utm_id=Media%252BPartner

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Oli Johnson

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Certified local elections, certified FM

Tue, 07 May 2024 16:08:04 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Ed and Ava chat what the local elections could mean for a general one and what the election of Scotland's new First Minister could mean for the SNP.

Then, as a special treat, they're joined by Seán Hickey with the latest stateside news.

Presenters: Ava Santina and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Oli Johnson

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Another round: Can Keir Starmer reclaim English nationalism?

Sat, 04 May 2024 03:20:51 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

What does it mean to be English?

On St George’s Day, I was joined by author and journalist Tom Baldwin and academic Marc Stears who argue that Englishness is a collection of stories we tell ourselves, discuss how they’ve been appropriated for political ends, and if Keir Starmer can be the one to reclaim them.

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PMQs analysis (feat. Sadiq Khan)

Wed, 01 May 2024 15:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Ed is still MIA, so Oli and Ava are joined by London Mayor Sadiq Khan ahead of tomorrow's elections.

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Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava Santina

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead

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Should we have the right to die?

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:07:47 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

It all gets a bit philosophical as Oli and Ava discuss yesterday's Westminster Hall debate on assisted suicide.

Then, they chat the timing of MP Dan Poulter's decision to defect from the Conservatives to Labour.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava Santina

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead

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Humza Yousaf resigns

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 14:55:42 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Humza Yousaf announced his resignation as Scotland's First Minister. So, while Ed's away, producer Laura fills in the token Scot chair to analyse the decision with Oli and Ava.

And, Oli and Ava discuss the latest Brexit Benefit: import fees on our food.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Laura Beveridge

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead

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Another round: Norman Finkelstein on Israel-Palestine

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 03:00:30 GMT

Today, ‘Israel is a lunatic state’.

That is, according to the controversial academic and scholar of the Israeli-Palestine conflict, Norman Finkelstein.

In the week following Iran launching rockets into Israel, Oli spoke to Finkelstein about the conditions that pushed Gazans to breaking point, Israeli politics, and if peace can ever be achieved.

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PMQs analysis

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 15:36:10 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Oli, Ava, and Ed analyse today's punch PMQs as Oliver Dowden and Angela Rayner filled in for the Party leaders at the dispatch box.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ed Campbell, and Ava Santina

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey, Shawnee Linstead, and Finley Talbot-Jones

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Rwanda plan becomes law

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 15:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE podcast.

Two years after its proposition, the Rwanda plan became law last night.

In this bonus episode, Oli and Ava analyse last night's showdown in Parliament.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava Santina

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead

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Mark Menzies MP in bio

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 15:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE podcast.

Oli has returned and he's brought with him two weeks' worth of chatting shit...or should that be piss?

The trio also chat Rishi Sunak's attempt to force the Rwanda Plan through parliament and the latest on the bizarre scandal enthralling Tory MP Mark Menzies.

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Another round: How to save nightlife

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 03:20:33 GMT

Britain’s nightclubs are vanishing.

In Manchester, Parklife and Warehouse Project founder Sacha Lord was appointed by Andy Burnham to advise on how to save the night time economy.

In this interview, Ava spoke to him about why nighttime venues are closing, his new book Tales from the Dancefloor, and what other cities can learn from Manchester.

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The crisis of local journalism (with Josh Widdicombe and Nish Kumar)

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 03:20:02 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE podcast.

Following the taster in Wednesday's podcast, here's Ed's full conversation with comedians Nish Kumar and Josh Widdicombe about the state of local journalism, the stranglehold of the right-wind press, and Benidorm.

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PMQs reaction (and National Conservatism chaos)

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 15:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

PMQs is back. And, luckily for you, so are Ed and Ava to analyse it.

They also discuss last night's vote on the smoking ban and the chaos of this year's National Conservatism Conference in Brussels.

Presenters: Ed Campbell and Ava Santina

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead

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Liz Truss is back (feat. Josh Widdicombe and Nish Kumar)

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:45:48 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE podcast.

In this serving, Ed and Ava discuss David Cameron's response to Iran's attack on Israel, as well as the return of Britain's shortest-serving PM.

Then, Ed is joined by comedians Nish Kumar and Josh Widdicombe to assess the state of local journalism, as is documented in their new series Hold the Front Page.

Presenters: Ed Campbell and Ava Santina

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead

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Another round: Can we abolish landlords?

Sat, 13 Apr 2024 03:20:38 GMT

Last week, housing Lawyer and author Nick Bano spoke to Ava about his new book Against Landlords: How to Solve the Housing Crisis.

In this conversation, he spoke about how Britain's housing system is set up to create winners and losers and how to end the age of the landlord.

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Analysing the NHS review into trans kids healthcare

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 14:46:07 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Ed gives an update on his favourite Westminster story: William Wragg sexting scandal.

Then, he's joined by Ava to analyse the NHS commissioned review into the healthcare provided to trans children.

Ava also interviews MP Stella Creasy on why she wants to decriminalise abortion.

Presenters: Ed Campbell and Ava Santina

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Finley Talbot-Jones

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Lee Anderson doubles down on anti-traveller comments

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 16:32:14 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Following Ava's questioning of Lee Anderson this morning over anti-traveller comments, she is joined by The Traveller Movement's Olivia Morrison.

Then, Ed gives the latest on the Westminster honeypot nudes scandal.

Presenters: Ed Campbell and Ava Santina

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead

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Another round: Bassem Youssef on Palestine and why the West is scared of Israel

Sat, 06 Apr 2024 03:20:34 GMT

Bassem Youssef is known in America as the Egyptian John Stewart.

But, he is, perhaps, better known in the UK for his fiery clash with Piers Morgan over Israel's response to the October 7th attacks.

In the interview, he chat's to Oli about Israel's ongoing campaign of violence against the Palestinians, the West's complicity in war crimes being perpetrated by the IDF and Benjamin Netanyahu's government, and how the media needs to be more responsible in its coverage of the bombardment of Gaza.

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Sadiq Khan calls for halt on arms sales to Israel

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 15:21:11 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE podcast.

Fresh from meeting the Mayor of London, Ava reports back to Ed on the breaking news that Sadiq Khan's calling for the halt of all arms exports to Israel.

Then, they discuss the Politico story that revealed multiple MPs had been caught in a nudes phishing scandal, and Ed's latest dispatch to the most miserable place in Britain.

Presenters: Ed Campbell and Ava Santina

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Oli Johnson

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Why JK Rowling is begging to be arrested

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 16:36:38 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Ed, Oli, and Ava are re-united in the ideal podcast form: two boys, one girl.

The discuss why DUP MP Jeffrey Donaldson resigned as Party Leader, following police charges; why JK Rowling's begging Police Scotland to arrest her; and why Germany's kit is causing more controversy than England's.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ed Campbell, and Ava Santina

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Oli Johnson

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Another round: The Politics of Porn

Sat, 30 Mar 2024 04:20:26 GMT

Pornography. It's said "you know it when you see it".

And, today, it's almost impossible for any internet-user to avoid seeing it - whether it's actively sought out or posted by bots on X.

But, what impact is the ubiquity of pornography having on us? Does pornography challenge or uphold relations of power? Who benefits and who's harmed by its consumption?

In this interview, Oli speaks to sociologist Dr Fiona Vera-Gray to find out.

Her book Women on Porn is out now.

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The Tories finally fill Lee Anderson's shoes

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 15:55:21 GMT

Ed Campbell has returned and the Fall of Rome is complete.

Ed is joined by Ava to discuss Jonathan Gullis' promotion, why the Tories were forced to delete an attack ad about Sadiq Khan, and why farmers drove their tractors to Westminster.

Presenters: Ed Campbell and Ava Santina

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead

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Rishi Sunak at the Liaison Committee (and the Deep State)

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 17:21:58 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

While Ed remains in exile in Cornwall, Oli and Ava analyse how Rishi Sunak held up under the scrutiny of the Liaison Committee today. They took him to task on council bankruptcies, the Rwanda plan, and the UK's sale of arms to Israel.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava Santina

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead

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The England football kit is bisexual now

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 17:00:47 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Ed's away in questionable circumstances, so Oli and Ava are left alone to chat about the ridiculousness of the England kit reaction.

Then, Ava analyses the Chancellor's commitment to the pension triple lock and Oli finds out about the Fall of Rome.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava Santina

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead

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Another round: Judith Butler on "what is a woman?"

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 04:20:04 GMT

Oli interviews feminist icon Judith Butler about British TERFS, her controversial statements on Israel-Palestine, and why Rishi Sunak keeps asking Keir Starmer what a woman is.

Their new book Who's Afraid of Gender? is out now.

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Will you ever own a home?

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 16:08:10 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

In this bonus episode, especially for all you policy wonks, Oli interviews Common Wealth co-founder Mathew Lawrence about the impact of Labour's U-turn on investing £28 billion in the green economy.

And, Oli discusses whether Michael Gove's housing policy could actually increase your chances of homeownership with Centre for Cities' Ant Breach.

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PMQs analysis

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 16:15:04 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE podcast.

Another week, another call for a general election for Keir Starmer.

And, another analysis of Prime Minister's Questions.

Oli and Ava talk Starmer on prisons, Flynn on Thatcher, and Andy Slaughter on Gaza.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava Santina

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead

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Sadiq Khan's London

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:12:51 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Ava returns with news from Sadiq Khan's campaign launch for a third term as London Mayor.

Then, Oli, Ed, and Ava chat if Penny Mordaunt is the people's princess (or planning to topple Sunak) and whether Jeremy Corbyn will run as an independent at the next election.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey, Shawnee Linstead, and Finley Talbot-Jones

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Another round: Why elites are terrified of the working class

Sat, 16 Mar 2024 04:20:14 GMT

Grace Blakeley is a writer, commentator and economist whose new book Vulture Capitalism: Corporate Crimes, Backdoor Bailouts and the Death of Freedom is out on the 14th March.

She came by JOE Towers to chat to us about neoliberal capitalism, the destruction of working-class power and how our brains have been rewired to accept mediocrity.

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PMQs react

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:11:28 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcatst.

Despite Oli's determination to do a Dune 2 review, Ed and Ava keep things on track, analysing this week's PMQs and the abhorrent, racist comments made by a Tory Party donor towards Diane Abbott.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead

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Lee Anderson defects to Reform

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 16:20:36 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Where's Kate Middleton? Not at Reform's press conference this morning.

But Ava was, and she reports back to Ed and Oli on Lee Anderson's defection from the Conservatives.

Ed also shares what he learned at Landlord Conference last week, as well as sharing his worst interaction with his own landlord.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead

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Andy Burnham: Labour needs to be less London-centric

Sat, 09 Mar 2024 04:20:20 GMT

In this audio-exclusive episode of the PoliticsJOE podcast, Oli interviews Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham.

They discuss the North-South divide, the failure of levelling up, and why Keir Starmer's Labour needs to be less London-centric.

Andy's book Head North: A rallying cry for a more equal Britain is co-authored by Steve Rotheram and is out now.

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Budget: Tories don't care about young people

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 17:42:51 GMT

Ed’s away terrorising landlords.

So, Ava breaks today’s budget up with Oli, analysing how London’s become the WeWork of the UK and just who benefits from today’s announcements.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava Santina

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead and Finley Talbot-Jones

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Ed and Nigel Farage are texting

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 17:45:38 GMT

Ed texts Nigel Farage - and he replies.

And, Oli, Ava, and Ed chat George Galloway entering the commons, why Jeremy Corbyn has instructed lawyers, and their predictions for Wednesday's budget.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead, and Finley Talbot-Jones

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Another Round: The truth about homophobia in football (with Rylan Clark)

Sat, 02 Mar 2024 04:20:56 GMT

Football may be known as the beautiful game, but the nation’s favourite sport has its ugly side.

Oli met Rylan at West Ham’s London Stadium to discuss his new documentary with TNT sport, Rylan: Homophobia, Football and Me, out now.

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What the hell happened at the Rochdale by-election?

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 10:25:07 GMT

George Galloway stormed to victory in the Rochdale by-election with 39% of the vote, with former Labour candidate Azhar Ali coming fourth - behind an independent and the Conservative candidate.

Ava Santina breaks down the winners and losers from Rochdale, and what this means for Labour's General Election Prospects.

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PMQs react

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 17:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE podcast.

Oli, Ava, and Ed talk this week's Prime Minister's Questions, as well as stramashing with St Anthony.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey, Shawnee Linstead, and Finley Talbot-Jones

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Is the Conservative Party racist?

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 17:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

After Lee Anderson's comments about "Islamists" this weekend, Oli, Ava, and Ed discuss Islamophobia within the Labour Party.

Then, why the trio agree with Jacob Rees-Mogg on the citizenship status of Shamima Begum and the latest on the Speaker Lindsey Hoyle 'brouhaha'.

And, marking the two-year anniversary of Putin's invasion of Ukraine, Oli interviews journalist Andy Hayward, who spent 2023 reporting from inside Russia.

You can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rnFtnDa_Oo&t=72s

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey, Shawnee Linstead, and Finley Talbot-Jones

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Another round: The secret economics ruining Britain (with Gary Stevenson)

Sat, 24 Feb 2024 04:20:16 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Gary Stevenson (or @garyseconomics) was Citibank's most profitable trader in 2011 by betting on an increase in economic inequality. Now, he spends his time exposing the inequality embedded into the global economic system and campaigning against it.

He came by JOETowers to discuss his book, The Trading Game: A Confession, the failure of the British state to truly address inequality, and how to avoid the UK becoming a failed state.

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Should the Speaker resign?

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 17:41:50 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

In this bonus episode, Oli is joined by Laura and Seán to react to the chaos that erupted in the House of Commons last night during the motion for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Seán Hickey, and Laura Beveridge

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Oli Johnson

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PMQs and the ceasefire vote

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 17:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

With Ava's return from Rochdale, she reports back to the boys on the upcoming by-elections.

Oli, Ava, and Ed discuss the motion for a ceasefire in Gaza, voted on in parliament today, as well as why Kemi Badenoch was the subject of questions not only over the delayed payouts to victims of the Post Office scandal, but also over her approach to trans people.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Oli Johnson

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Starmer calls for a ceasefire

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 17:16:25 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

In this whopper of an episode, Oli, Ava, and Ed discuss Keir Starmer's call for a ceasefire - but not an immediate one - in Gaza and the bizarre cadre of candidates standing in the Rochdale by-election.

Also featured is journalist Ben Zand, who Ed interviewed about his recent investigation into transmaxxing, the latest incel offshoot.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead and Finley Talbot-Jones

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Another round: Yanis Varoufakis on Starmer's Labour and Israel-Gaza

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 04:20:07 GMT

If elected, Keir Starmer, a man - I quote - with nothing between his ears, is going to veer towards the ultra-right, betraying the people he claims to represent, says economist Yanis Varoufakis.

How can he be so sure? Well, he’s seen it before.

In his conversation with Oli, he polemicises Starmer’s Labour, the west’s complicity in genocide in Gaza, and laments how the City of London operates like a mafia, with its capos rewarded by Westminster.

You can find out more about In The Eye of the Storm: The Political Odyssey of Yanis Varoufakis at http://www.eyeofthestorm.info/

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Michael Gove is scared to come on this podcast

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 17:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

After two-short-TV-shows-worth of chat about the Super Bowl, Oli, Ava, and Ed discuss whether 28 A-levels is too many A-levels.

They also reveal why Michael Gove is scared to come on the podcast after a WhatsApp from Oli, and why Labour U-turned on a promise to spend £28bn a year on green investment.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead and Finley Talbot-Jones

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Another round: How to interview a politician (with Rob Burley)

Sat, 10 Feb 2024 04:20:21 GMT

In the week that saw Piers Morgan interview the Prime Minister and former Fox News pundit Tucker Carlson interview Vladimir Putin, it seems like there is no better time to ask what makes a good political interviewer and what makes a good political interviewee.

Oli sat down with Rob Burley, who worked alongside the likes of Andrew Marr and Emily Maitlis as the BBC’s editor of live political programmes, and today is the author of Why is this Lying Bastard Lying to Me: The Search for Truth on Political TV.

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PMQs analysis

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 15:21:40 GMT

Welcome back to another edition of PMQs analysis.

Oli is away this week, so Ed and Ava take up the mantle to break down the lows and the very lows of Rishi Sunak's shameless conduct during this week's session.

Presenters: Ava Santina and Ed Campbell

Edit: Seán Hickey

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead and Seán Hickey

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Another round: How Sunak's wife's firm makes millions from his government

Sat, 03 Feb 2024 04:20:12 GMT

Corruption. It’s something that happens in tin-pot dictatorships. Amongst oligarchs scrambling for power in post-communist states. Not in the democratic mother of all parliaments. Right?

But, this week, investigative journalist Peter Geoghegan, revealed that Rishi Sunak’s wife part-owns the IT firm Infosys, which is set to land tens of millions of pounds in government contracts.

Oli sat down with Peter to discuss these findings and what they mean for government integrity.

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PMQs analysis

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 17:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

Who had the funniest divorce? What's Ed's safe word? What do you buy in Iceland?

These are the questions Oli is asking - but the trio are (mainly) reacting to Keir Starmer's questions for the Prime Minister today.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead and Finley Talbot-Jones

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Vape nation

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 17:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE podcast.

Joined by comedian Olga Koch, Ed and Oli disagree over Rishi Sunak's ban on ripping fat (disposable) vapes.

They also chat cancel culture and what British Homes for British Workers actually means.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ed Campbell, and Olga Koch

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead and Finley Talbot-Jones

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Another round: Holocaust survivor criticises Government rhetoric on asylum seekers

Sat, 27 Jan 2024 04:20:33 GMT

The interview you’re listening to, with Holocaust survivor Uri Winterstein, is published on Holocaust Memorial Day.

It marks 78 years since Auschwitz-Birkenau was liberated by the Soviets and remembers the millions of people, including 6 million Jews, who were murdered in the Holocaust - and in the genocides that followed.

Uri Winterstein shares his testimony in schools and colleges across the UK through the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Outreach Programme, ensuring that everyone everywhere has the opportunity to learn about the Holocaust, and to understand contemporary antisemitism. Find out more about the work of the Trust at www.het.org.uk

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PMQs (and white rhinos)

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 17:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to another episode of the PoliticsJOE podcast.

Oli has returned and is joined by capital J journalist Ava Santina to analyse this week's particularly punchy Prime Minister's Questions.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava Santina

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead and Seán Hickey

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Get a mortgage or get noo-noo-ed trying

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 17:00:48 GMT

Oli is away, establishing his trout farm in the USA.

So, Ed and Ava are joined by Sean to discuss Ava’s campaign to be London’s Night Tsar, Rishi Sunak’s plan to help first-time buyers, and whether they would pass the British citizenship test.

Presenters: Ava Santina, Ed Campbell, and Seán Hickey

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead and Fin Talbot-Jones

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Another round: Asylum expert debunks Tory lies about refugees and Rwanda plan

Sat, 20 Jan 2024 04:20:01 GMT

Zoe Gardner is a researcher and campaigner and general expert in UK & EU refugees & migration.

With this expertise, she has supplied evidence to multiple government bills - including the Nationality and Borders bill.

Today, she debunks some of the myths pumped out by the government.

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PMQs analysis

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 22:44:38 GMT

Ed and Oli are away.

So Ava helms this week's analysis of Prime Minister's Questions, joined by producer Laura and content editor Sean.

Presenters: Ava Santina, Laura Beveridge, and

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead and Finley Talbot-Jones

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The culture war deconstructed, and made into a disgusting sausage

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 16:38:34 GMT

In what could be the most tangent-full episode yet, Oli, Ed, and Ava discuss the culture wars and David Cameron's performance as foreign secretary.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead

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Another round: Jon Ronson explains why the right are abandoning the culture war

Sat, 13 Jan 2024 04:20:04 GMT

Broadcaster and journalist Jon Ronson came into PoliticsJOE to discuss the culture wars, getting sucked in himself, and why the right are turning away from them.

The second series of Jon's podcast Things Fell Apart is available now on BBC Sounds.

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PMQs

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 17:19:22 GMT

Oli, Ava, and Ed discuss PMQs.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead

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Don't listen to Joey Barton

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 17:00:00 GMT

Oli, Ava, and Ed are re-united to discuss ex-footballer Joey Barton's comments on female pundits which dominated timelines this weekend.

They also chat Jeremy Corbyn's return to party politics, the Post Office scandal, and ask the perennial question: are 9/11 jokes funny?

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead

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Another round: How the British press hacked my phone and ruined my life (with Chris Huhne)

Sat, 06 Jan 2024 04:20:51 GMT

Chris Huhne, the former Lib Dem energy secretary, made headlines when he settled a phone hacking allegation against News UK for a six-figure sum.

Huhne alleges that executives at the corporation authorised the hacking of his phone to facilitate Rupert Murdoch's attempted purchase of BSkyB.

Ed sat down with Chris to discuss the trial, Rupert Murdoch, and the state of the British media.

Responding to the statement, a spokesperson for News UK told the Guardian that Chris Huhne had made “serious allegations which are denied”.

They said: “Mr Huhne had the right to go to trial but chose to negotiate a financial settlement and to settle his legal action rather than have these allegations tested at trial. It is strongly denied that there was any corporate motive or direction to obtain information unlawfully. Huhne was a senior politician and stories published were legitimate and in the public interest.”

A spokesperson for News Group Newspapers (NGN), part of News UK, told the Guardian that it had made an “unreserved apology” to victims of voicemail interception by the News of the World and paid damages to those with “proper claims” since.

They said: “As we reach the tail end of litigation, NGN is drawing a line under disputed matters, some of which date back [to] more than 20 years ago. In some cases it has made commercial sense for both parties to come to a settlement agreement before trial to bring a resolution to the matter.”

News UK does not accept any liability or make any admissions to claims regarding the Sun for these or any future claims.

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Asking the least white place in Britain about immigration

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 17:07:22 GMT

What's Ed been up to? Do Reform UK present a legitimate threat to the Conservative's vote share? Is it fair that the HMRC is coming for the Depop girlies?

Oli, Ava, and Ed disagree over the answers to these questions - as well as the French, Saltburn, and Woody Allen.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead

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Rishi Sunak's lying about immigration

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 16:39:02 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE podcast.

The gang are reunited for the first time since the 100th episode "incident" to discuss Rishi Sunak's immigration obsession, the XL Bully Ban, and their predictions for 2024.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Ava Santina

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead

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Another Round: How to fix Britain's broken political system (with Ben Ansell)

Sat, 23 Dec 2023 04:20:25 GMT

Ben Ansell is a political scientist, Professor at Oxford University, and the BBC's Reith Lecturer for 2023.

He came by JOETowers to speak about his book, Why Politics Fails, unpicking the fundamental issues in the British political system and how to solve them.

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Rishi and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Year

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 13:00:24 GMT

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Michelle Mone: Bad day for girl bosses

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 17:22:03 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast! Ed and Ava are at the helm this week as Oli is busy advising the Conservative party on their digital strategy.

We're talking Michelle Mone and Miriam Cates and the heat they get simply for being girl bosses.

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Another Round: Ian Hislop reviews 2023

Sat, 16 Dec 2023 04:20:22 GMT

Oli popped down to the Private Eye offices to catch up with Ian Hislop and mark the release of the the magazine's 2023 annual.

Ian and Oli roll back the months in what has proved to be yet another unhinged year of British politics, including Charles' coronation, the arrest of Nicola Sturgeon, and Rishi Sunak's weak attempts to steady the creaking ship that is the Conservative Party.

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100th episode lock in

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 17:00:49 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.

In this three hour special, Oli, Ava, and Ed answer your questions - featuring copious amounts of alcohol, live fish, and guest appearances from the whole PoliticsJOE team.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead, Seán Hickey, and Harry Ainsworth

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PMQs: Rwanda Plan revival and a Minister for Men

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 17:16:31 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE podcast.

Analysing this week's PMQs, Ed and Ava discuss the James Cleverly's Rwanda scheme revival and Sunak's plan to cut net immigration, before disagreeing over whether there should be a Minister for Men.

Presenters: Ava Santina and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead and Seán Hickey

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Why Keir Starmer's praising Thatcher

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 16:48:21 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE podcast.

Ed takes a break from his XL Bully farm to join Oli and Ava as they reflect on Starmer's praising of Margaret Thatcher this weekend.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead and Seán Hickey

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Another round: How Britain benefits from slavery today with Clive Lewis MP

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 04:20:23 GMT

Labour MP Clive Lewis speaks to Ava about his friendship with former BBC journalist Laura Trevelyan, whose family owned more than 1,000 slaves in Grenada - including Clive's relatives.

Their new podcast Heirs of Enslavement sees Clive and Laura travel to Grenada to explore their families' histories and the campaign for reparative justice.

In this conversation, Clive discusses how the Atlantic slave trade led to present-day debt in Caribbean nations, as well as to the wealth of British banks and a certain MP, whose fortune derives from slave plantations.

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PMQs analysis: Starmer spanks Sunak

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 17:32:38 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE...podcast.

Oli, Ava, and Ed reveal why the podcast's intro may be changing. Then, after 25 minutes of pints, chit chat, and good people, they react to this week's PMQs.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead and Seán Hickey

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Why we should return the Elgin Marbles (to the Ottomans)

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 17:24:06 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

In the Pubcast this week, Ed subjects Oli and Ava to the age-old Scottish tradition of complaining about the price of things.

We also discuss the weekend's protests, and whether the UK should return the Elgin Marbles.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead

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Another round: Economist Torsten Bell explains why the Autumn Statement screws you over

Sat, 25 Nov 2023 04:20:50 GMT

On Wednesday this week, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced the biggest tax cuts since 1988.

But are we actually going to be better off?

Economist Torsten Bell explains why the Government are actually in the business of tax rises - and why, in spite of this, public services probably won't improve.

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Analysing Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement, and PMQs

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 17:34:51 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

In the Pubcast this week, Oli, Ava, and Ed analyse the Autumn Statement and react to Prime Minister's Questions.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Oli Johnson

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Nigel Farage in the Jungle

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 16:57:33 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

After Nigel Farage's debut on I'm a Celebrity: Get Me Out of Here last night, Ed and Ava set out to answer why do politicians go on reality TV? As well as, is Glastonbury really just for the middle-class Range Rover set? And, does the Government even know what's in the Autumn statement?

Presenters: Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Oli Johnson

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Another round: James O'Brien on the Tories who broke Britain

Sat, 18 Nov 2023 04:20:23 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

It’s been a turbulent week in British politics. Thankfully, in his new book, James O’Brien provides a genealogy of this chaos.

In this conversation, O’Brien tells Oli why “Suella Braverman is like a nasty rash”, why Sunak’s party is “like a drunk in a pub car park”, and why we shouldn’t be fooled into thinking Cameron is a centrist.

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Cenotaph defending deep dive

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 12:04:36 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

In the fifth instalment of the Pubcast this week, Oli, Ava, and Ed reflect on Ed's experience attending Saturday's defence of the cenotaph and interviewing its attendees.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead

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Labour MPs resign over Gaza vote

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 14:17:50 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Oli, Ava, and Ed discuss the dramatic scenes in parliament yesterday evening as eight Labour frontbenchers resigned - and dozens more backbench MPs rebelled - in order to back an SNP motion calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead

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PMQs: Rwanda plan unlawful

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 16:08:52 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Oli, Ava, and Ed react to Sunak defending both his appointment of David Cameron to Foreign Secretary and the Government's controversial Rwanda plan, which was upheld as unlawful by the Supreme Court this morning.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead

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Why David Cameron shouldn't be foreign secretary

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 15:55:54 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

In this additional episode to the Pubcast's roster, Oli and Ava discuss just what makes David Cameron fit - or unfit - to be Foreign Secretary.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava Santina

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead

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Suella Braverman sacked, David Cameron rides again

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 16:40:38 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Oli and Ava chat about the sacking of Suella Braverman, the far right turning out on the streets of London, and the glorious return of David Cameron to frontline politics.

Then, Ava is joined by Jeremy Corbyn to hear why he believes a ceasefire is the only option in the Israel-Hamas war.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead

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Another round: Jeremy Corbyn on the King's Speech and Israel-Palestine

Sat, 11 Nov 2023 04:20:24 GMT

Ava is joined by Jeremy Corbyn, former Labour leader and Independent MP for Islington North.

They discuss the need for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Labour's decision under Keir Starmer to call for a "humanitarian pause" instead, and the King's Speech.

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Suella Braverman is inciting the far-right

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 16:38:46 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Oli, Ava, and Ed chat Braverman stirring up football hooligans into defending the Cenotaph, as well as the commencement of the laughing gas ban (including Oli's once lucrative side hustle).

Then, Ava is joined by Jeremy Corbyn to hear why he believes a ceasefire is the only option in the Israel-Hamas war.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead

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A new low for Suella Braverman

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 17:29:37 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Ed and Ava are joined by Matthew Torbitt, a Labour MP's staffer, who was once himself homeless, to discuss Braverman's leaked plans to ban rough sleepers' tents. They also chat the claim, alluded to by Nadine Dorries, that the Tory Party covered up alleged rapes by an MP; and the Government's fear that Armistice Day will be 'desecrated' by 'hate marches'.

Presenters: Ava Santina and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead

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Another round: Slavoj Žižek on Israel Palestine

Sat, 04 Nov 2023 04:20:58 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

"The most dangerous philosopher in the West", Salvoj Žižek, says "context” has become a dirty word in the discussion of Israel and Palestine.

However, in this conversation, he dives into that context discussing: how the real aim of Hamas is to “eternalise war”; why the war serves Netanhyahu’s purpose; and why the West is guilty of anti-semetic zionism.

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Israel and Palestine: Ceasefires and protests

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 17:23:38 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

In the second part of the gang's conversation with Josh Kaplan of the Jewish Chronicle, they discuss Starmer's speech in which he did not call for a ceasefire in Gaza, and protests in London.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, Ed Campbell, and Josh Caplan

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead

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Dominic Cummings testifies

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 17:35:17 GMT

Welcome to PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Oli, Ava, and Ed are joined by Digital Editor of the Jewish Chronicle Josh Kaplan to analyse the revelations of the Covid Inquiry, including exactly what is a f*ckpig.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, Ed Campbell, and Josh Caplan

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead

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Boris joins GB News

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 16:18:23 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

With Ava away, the platonic ideal of a podcast returns.

Oli and Ed discuss why the former PM has joined GB News, where the Government's WhatsApp messages have gone, and the meet up of "the absolute worst f*****s in the world" - also known as the ARC Conference, taking place in London this week.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Joel Dunn-Wilson

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Another round: Life in Gaza and the West Bank

Sat, 28 Oct 2023 03:20:26 GMT

We’ve all seen the horrifying images of death and destruction that have emerged out of Israel and Palestine.

Hamas’ launching of 5,000 rockets into Southern Israel on October 7th sparked a flashpoint in a region with a long and complex history.

A Day in the Life of Abed Salama: Anatomy of a Jerusalem Tragedy recounts the road accident that took the life of Abed’s five-year-old son, Milad, and five other Palestinian children. In the aftermath, Abed’s search for his son sees him navigate the travel restrictions placed on Palestinians within Israel.

Oli interviews Abed, and the book's author Nathan Thrall, an American journalist, living in Jerusalem, whose reporting and analysis of Israel has been cited on the floor of the UN General Assembly and in the UN Security Council.

In doing so, a concise image is painted of the territories and boundaries within which we can place the current, unfolding events.

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PMQs analysis: Ceasefires and housing

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 16:29:30 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Oli, Ed, and Ava react to PMQs, including the SNP's Mhairi Black's call for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Joel Dunn-Wilson

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Pro-Palestine and Israel protests in London

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 16:17:51 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Oli and Ava are joined by producer Laura for a segment on the pro-Palestine and Israel rallies that took place in London this weekend. Then, Ava explains how we're all being screwed by landlords and why Michael Gove - and his Renters' Reform Bill - may be our saviour.

Presenters: Ava Santina and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead

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Another round: How liberalism is failing us with John Gray

Sat, 21 Oct 2023 03:20:44 GMT

The optimistic assumptions of liberalism are failing us, causing crises abroad and at home.

And, our political parties are unfit to address them, argues political philosopher John Gray.

In this conversation, he explains to Oli why we must perceive politics differently to create any hope of escaping current crises.

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By-elections special

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 10:08:30 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE pubcast.

Ava and Ed discuss Labour's stonking wins in the Tamworth and Mid-Bedfordshire by-elections, constituencies that they both spent time in this week.

Presenters: Ava Santina and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead

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Taking the piss out of Amazon with Oobah Butler

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 13:40:11 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Oli, Ava, and Ed are joined by filmmaker Oobah Butler to discuss his latest project in which he takes on Amazon, going undercover in their fulfilment centre and selling drivers' piss on their website.

You can watch Oobah's documentary The Great Amazon Heist tonight at 10pm on Channel 4.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead

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PMQs analysis

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 16:42:32 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Ed, Oli, and Ava analyse the most recent Prime Minister's Questions, which focused on events in Israel and Palestine.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead

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Israel Palestine.

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 16:37:02 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Ed, Oli, and Ava are reunited to analyse Sunak and Starmer's responses to the unfolding events in Israel and Palestine, as well as the latest MP facing suspension for sexual misconduct. They also chat the SNP's ingenious new plan for independence and how many prisoners Ed could take at HMP Belmarsh.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead

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Another round: How Big Tech made us serfs with Yanis Varoufakis

Sat, 14 Oct 2023 03:20:08 GMT

Yanis Varoufakis is an economist, former politician, and author of Technofeudalism: What Killed Capitalism.

Capitalism's latest mutation has turned us into serfs, training the algorithms of our Big Tech feudal lords with every Amazon purchase made, Tweet liked, and Tesla driven.

Oli and Yanis discuss the personal and geopolitical implications of recognising this economic epoch - and if we can every break free from its chains.

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Analysing Keir Starmer's speech, and other conference goss

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 09:32:56 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Upon her return from Labour conference, Ava discusses Keir Starmer's speech and reveals which MPs could be found in the DJ booth. Oli explains why he thinks Sir Starmer listens to PoliticsJOE and why he's enthused about Sadiq Khan's beavers.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava Santina

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead

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Pubcast live with Mick Lynch

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 14:05:00 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Enjoy the first Pubcast in front of a live studio audience at The World Transformed in Liverpool, recorded on the first day of the Labour Party Conference.

Ava is joined by the General Secretary of the RMT, Mick Lynch, as well as friend of PoliticsJOE and digital editor of HUCK Magazine, Ben Smoke.

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Another round: Tory MP Caroline Nokes Dismantles Suella Braverman's Culture War

Sat, 07 Oct 2023 03:20:31 GMT

After Suella Braverman's statements regarding immigration and transgender people at Conservative conference, her colleague Caroline Nokes swung by JOE Towers to explain why she could not serve as a minister under the current Home Secretary.

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Rishi's Hail Marys

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 15:53:13 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Ed's returned from Tory Conference to dissect Rishi Sunak's speech with Ava.

Buy tickets to our live Pubcast in Liverpool here: https://theworldtransformed.org/twt23/programme/the-politicsjoe-pubcast-live/

Presenters: Ed Campbell and Ava Santina

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead

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Tory war at conference

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 12:55:33 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

While Ed's in Manchester at his favourite annual event - Tory Conference -, Oli and Ava discuss the infighting within the Conservative Party that's threatening to upstage the Prime Minister.

Buy tickets to our live Pubcast in Liverpool here: https://theworldtransformed.org/twt23/programme/the-politicsjoe-pubcast-live/

Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava Santina

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead

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Another round: Naomi Klein dives into conspiracy culture

Sat, 30 Sep 2023 03:20:58 GMT

In 2019, when Russell Brand was still a contestant on Celebrity Bake Off, "conspiracy theorist" conjured images of eccentric flat-earthers or your uncle, who was never quite convinced Neil Armstrong landed on the moon.

But, then, the pandemic hit.

Dr Naomi Klein's new book, Doppelganger, she explores the conspiracy landscape that went mainstream during the covid-years.

Oli speaks to her about this; whether conspiracy “influencers” are simply grifters; and why the wellness community found a friend in fascism.

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Responding to Laurence Fox's vile sexism about Ava

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 13:06:22 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Ava and Ed respond to the comments made last night by Laurence Fox on Dan Wootton's GB News show.

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Presenters: Ava Santina and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Oli Johnson

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On the ground for the XL Bully march

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 16:25:28 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Ed reveals what he learned attending a Bully XL protest, Oli gives his thoughts on whether the Met Police should be armed, and Ava reveals an interesting fact about former MP Edwina Currie.

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Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Oli Johnson

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Another round: How the British Empire made you poorer (with Kojo Koram)

Sat, 23 Sep 2023 03:20:20 GMT

The systems of colonialism didn't end with the British Empire.

And, now the same systems which uphold inequality between nations are driving inequality at home, argues academic and author of Uncommon Wealth, Kojo Koram.

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What the hell is Rishi Sunak doing?

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 18:00:04 GMT

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Ava and Ed give their thoughts on the Prime Minister's decision to U-turn on Net Zero policies - including scrapping the seven bins that we all have.

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Presenters: Ava Santina and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Cem Ibrahim

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Russell Brand allegations

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 15:39:59 GMT

Welcome to the the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Oli, Ava, and Ed return to discuss the allegations made against Russell Brand over the weekend and the reaction to them.

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Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead, Oli Johnson

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Another round: Why politicians get economic policy wrong with Mariana Mazzucato

Sat, 16 Sep 2023 03:20:37 GMT

British politicians are obsessed with growth. But what if putting growth at the centre of economic policymaking is a mistake?

Economist and founding director of the UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose Mariana Mazzucato argues that it is.

Ten years since her book The Entrepreneurial State: Debunking Public v Private Sector Myths was first published, Oli chats to her about what Labour and the Conservatives get wrong about economic policy.

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PMQs: Spies gone wild

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 14:44:22 GMT

Welcome to the the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Ava and Ed react to PMQs Dugmore-less as Oli celebrates his thirtieth birthday at SoHo House's all-you-can-eat buffet (according to Ed). They chat prisons, national security, and Keir Starmer impressions.

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Presenters: Ava Santina and Ed Campell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Oli Johnson

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EXCLUSIVE: Ed's saucy DMs with the alleged Chinese spy ('the snatch hoover')

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 15:54:23 GMT

Welcome to the the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Today's episode contains two piping hot espionage-related PoliticsJOE exclusives.

Ed and Oli are joined by Horatio Castille, who was arrested after being mistaken for escaped prisoner Daniel Khalife, while on his way to a Royal Blood signing.

Then, Golden Boy breaks that he met the alleged Chinese spy in Westminster at a Model UN Conference, where he represented Iran. And, find out why he declared himself the "snatch hoover" as Ed reads out their DMs.

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Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Oli Johnson, Shawnee Linstead

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Another round: Sadiq Khan and Chris Packham on free school meals and Tory climate deniers

Sat, 09 Sep 2023 03:20:21 GMT

With MPs returning from recess, it's been a busy week in Westminster - and, unsurprisingly, a busy week for PoliticsJOE's political correspondent, Ava Santina.

She caught up with Mayor of London Sadiq Khan as he announced funding for free school meals and chatted to naturalist Chris Packham, fresh off the back of a summer of protesting with Just Stop Oil.

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PMQs is back (with Harry Lambert)

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 17:02:38 GMT

Welcome to the the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Oli, Ava, and Ed are joined by the New Statesman's Harry Lambert to react to the first Prime Minister's Questions post-recess.

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Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava Santina

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Oli Johnson

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Labour Reshuffle

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 16:37:00 GMT

Welcome to the the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Oli, Ava, and Ed give their thoughts on Keir Starmer's cabinet reshuffle, Gillian Keegan's hot mic moment, and the pros and cons of national service.

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Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santin, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead, Oli Johnson

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Another round: Why space militarisation is inevitable with Tim Marshall

Sat, 02 Sep 2023 03:20:17 GMT

As space travel becomes cheaper, more players are entering the space race, and it really matters who wins.

Ed chats to author Tim Marshall about his latest book The Future of Geography, why space warfare is inevitable, and how the battlefields of this new frontier are beginning to take shape.

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Does this man deserve to be kicked out of the Labour Party with Neal Lawson

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 08:20:12 GMT

Welcome to the the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Oli and Ed are joined by the director of Compass, Neal Lawson, to discuss what a "good society" looks like and why he may be kicked out of the Labour Party.

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Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Oli Johnson

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Wrong'un Rubiales

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 14:46:21 GMT

Welcome to the the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Oli and Ed discuss Rachel Reeves ruling out a wealth tax, Nadine Dorries finally resigning, ULEZ, and Luis Rubiales' shocking behaviour at the Women's World Cup.

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Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Oli Johnson

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Another round: Why Churchill was a racist with Tariq Ali

Sat, 26 Aug 2023 03:20:30 GMT

Winston Churchill. You learned about him at school. The wartime prime minister who gave rousing speeches and led the allied forces to victory in Europe.

But, history is made up of narratives which, more-often-than-not, serve some purpose in the present day.

Oli sat down with the author of Winston Churchill: His Times, His Crimes, Tariq Ali, to discuss the events and episodes of the Prime Minister's life that they didn't teach you in your high school history class.

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Unpopular ways to save the environment with Tom Bailey

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 14:08:01 GMT

Welcome to the the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Oli, Ava, and Ed are joined by co-founder of the environmental movement Take The Jump, Tom Bailey. Ed reveals how he cleans his bathroom, while Tom reveals how small changes to our everyday lives can help save the environment.

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Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead, Seán Hickey

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Can we forgive Lucy Letby?

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:58:14 GMT

Welcome to the the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Oli, Ava, and Ed discuss Lucy Letby's sentencing, sexism in women's football, and whether Ed would rather be in a hot tub with a tuna or a salmon.

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Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead, Seán Hickey

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Another round: How The Sun destroyed British society (with Chris Horrie)

Sat, 19 Aug 2023 03:20:38 GMT

At times, the Sun's position in the print landscape was imperious, wrecking and emboldening political careers.

Despite declining newspaper sales, its influence still exists: mostly because broadcast journalists use The Sun and other papers to inform and dictate their own coverage.

Oli sat down with Chris Horrie, journalist and author of Stick it Up Your Punter: The Uncut Story of the Sun Newspaper, to discuss its turbulent role within British society.

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Is this the UK's hottest politician? (with Cllr Carl Cashman)

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 13:18:03 GMT

Welcome to the the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Oli and Ava are joined by Liverpool Councillor and Lib Dem Carl Cashman, who's often dubbed the UK's hottest politician. We chat to Carl about his city, Net Zero, and - most importantly - hitting the gym.

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Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava Santina

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead, Seán Hickey

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Boats, bathrooms, and bullshit

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 15:43:49 GMT

Welcome to the the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

A hungover Oli is reunited with Ava and Ed to discuss Ava's recent trip to the Bibby Stockholm, whether they'd rather have a pint with Starmer or Sunak, and the government's crackdown on gender-neutral toilets.

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Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead, Seán Hickey

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Another round: How to stop MPs behaving badly with Chris Bryant

Sat, 12 Aug 2023 03:20:37 GMT

The House of Commons is in an embarrassing state: from partygate, to paid lobbying, to the Pincher scandal.

Westminster is broken, but it can be fixed, argues the Chair of parliament's Standards Committee.

Rhondda MP Chris Bryant sat down with Oli to discuss all this and more.

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How to fix a broken media system, and Rishi Sunak's future post-election (with Jacob Jarvis)

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 15:30:00 GMT

Welcome to the the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Today we are joined by special guest, Jacob Jarvis of many great podcasts such as The Bunker, Papercuts and Oh God, What Now? We chat to Jacob about the state of the journalism and the world of news media, the problems of political centrism, and the future of the Conservative party once they finally face their fate of total electoral wipeout next year.

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Presenters: Ed Campbell and Ava Santina

Producer: Seán Hickey

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead, Seán Hickey

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Schrödinger's Rwanda

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 15:15:23 GMT

Welcome to the the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Oli is away prepping Charlotte Owen for the House of Lords, but Ava is back and discovers that all boats have names. She and Ed pick apart rumours that the Tories are planning to send asylum seekers to a mid-Atlantic rock if Rwanda falls through, before discussing Keir Starmer's move to start cheerleading for the oil and gas industry. Finally, we pick through Liz Truss' planned honours list, and how some would-be lords aren't keen on getting nominated by her.

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Presenters: Ed Campbell and Ava Santina

Producer: Seán Hickey

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead, Seán Hickey

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Another round: Is journalism broken? (with Robert Peston)

Sat, 05 Aug 2023 03:20:43 GMT

British journalism is in a bleak place. It's estimated that around 300 local newspapers have ceased operating in the passed decade. And, despite various efforts to diversify newsrooms, they remain the domain of the middle classes.

During this conversation, Robert Peston tells Ed about his efforts to expand work experience placements for state school kids and his opinion on whether Westminster journalism is fit for purpose.

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How to build 4 million homes with Ant Breach

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 08:44:03 GMT

Welcome to the the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Oli and Ed are joined by Centre for Cities' Ant Breach to discuss how to solve the housing crisis, ULEZ, and their favourite - and least favourite - cities.

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Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ed Campbell, Ant Breach

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead, Kesia Evans

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Oppenheimer review (4 hour extended edition)

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 15:16:04 GMT

Welcome to the the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Oli and Ed went to see Oppenheimer this weekend and, as film bros should, they're going subject you to their thoughts about it, before discussing Ed's trip to a Cannabis Club in Teesside and Rishi Sunak's trip to Scotland.

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Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead, Kesia Evans

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Another round: The problem with George Monbiot's solution to the climate crisis

Sat, 29 Jul 2023 03:20:49 GMT

Recent crises have exposed the weaknesses of globalisation and its hyper-extended supply chains. These shocks will only increase in frequency as climate change further destabilises the planet, inducing famines and the mass movement of people escaping extreme weather events.

Human activity is the root cause of these problems - including the industrialised way in which we farm.

Chris Smaje proposes agrarian localism as a radical alternative: the construction of many, many small-holdings across the UK, with enough land to grow food and raise livestock for the people that live in them.

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How to fix the energy market, and the most powerful company you've never heard of

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 16:21:06 GMT

Welcome to the the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Oli, Ed and Ava are joined by the founder of Common Wealth, Mathew Lawrence, to discuss why the national grid should be taken into public ownership and the power of BlackRock.

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Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, Ed Campbell, Mathew Lawrence

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead, Oli Johnson

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Michael Gove is good?

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 13:21:49 GMT

Welcome to the the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Oli, Ed and Ava dissect last week's by-elections, Michael Gove's answer to Ava's housing question, and whether Keir Starmer's 'prevention politics' could save the NHS from an oncoming crisis.

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Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead, Joel Dunn-Wilson

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Another round: Why capitalism doesn't need democracy with Quinn Slobodian

Sat, 22 Jul 2023 03:20:57 GMT

In Liz Truss' disasterous mini budget, she promised to rip up the so-called economic orthodoxy, slashing taxes, in an effort to make Britain a country more like Singapore - but one where you're allowed to chew gum.

The ideas that Liz Truss was so determined to implement can be found in practice all over the world: in zones where capital can run unburdened, free from the limits of pesky, old democracy. And, the British right are still looking to them for inspiration.

Ed Campbell explores the story of these zones in this interview with professor and author Quinn Slobodian.

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PMQs with Labour MP Jon Trickett

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 15:41:10 GMT

Welcome to the the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Oli Dugmore and Ava Santina are joined by Labour MP Jon Trickett to react to Prime Minister's Questions.

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Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, Jon Trickett

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead, Oli Johnson

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Meet the dominatrix who unionised Scottish strippers

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 17:11:34 GMT

Welcome to the the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Oli, Ed, and Ava are joined by dominatrix Megara Furie to discuss her turn as a union organiser, Oli and Ava's recent appearances on the BBC, and which university courses the Conservatives consider to be Mickey Mouse degrees.

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Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Oli Johnson

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Another round: George Monbiot

Sat, 15 Jul 2023 03:20:02 GMT

Oli Dugmore interviews writer and radical thinker George Monbiot about why we need a revolution in farming and Russell Brand’s connection to the world of far right conspiracy.

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Huw Edwards and The Sun (don't buy it)

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 11:13:14 GMT

Welcome to the the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Oli and Ava discuss the Huw Edwards story and The Sun's coverage of it.

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Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava Santina

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead, Oli Johnson

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PMQs with Labour MP Charlotte Nichols

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 15:53:05 GMT

Welcome to the the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Oli Dugmore and Ava Santina are joined by Labour MP Charlotte Nichols to react to Prime Minister's Questions and discuss her work as Chair of the Pubs APPG.

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Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, Charlotte Nichols

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead, Oli Johnson

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BBC Nonce Top Allegations

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 15:37:09 GMT

Welcome to the the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Oli, Ed and Ava dissect the allegations at the BBC, then regret it, as well as LBC's latest presenter and the protester at George Osborne's wedding.

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Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead, Oli Johnson

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Another round: Laura Bates

Sat, 08 Jul 2023 03:20:19 GMT

Ava Santina is joined by founder of the Everyday Sexism project to discuss misogyny online and how influencers like Andrew Tate harm young boys.

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PMQs: Rayner v Dowden

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 14:58:29 GMT

Welcome to the the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Oli Dugmore and Ava Santina react to Prime Minister's Questions.

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Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava Santina

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Oli Johnson

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Farage against the machine

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 16:15:45 GMT

Welcome to the the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Oli is reunited with Ed and Ava to discuss Ofcom's investigations into GB News and Talk TV, the New Conservatives, Lee Anderson eating cat food, and Nigel Farage's banking troubles.

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Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead

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Another round: Adam Curtis

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 03:20:48 GMT

Oli Dugmore interviews journalist and filmmaker Adam Curtis about austerity, autocracy in Russia, and the Soviet Union's worrying parallels with modern Britain.

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PMQs with Mhairi Black: The 668 Million Dollar Man

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 15:45:57 GMT

Welcome to the the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Ed Campbell and Ava Santina are joined by SNP MP Mhairi Black to react to Prime Minister's Questions and discuss Andrew Bridgen's bizarre ten-minute rule bill.

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Presenters: Ava Santina, Ed Campbell, and Mhairi Black

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead, Oli Johnson

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Saturday night's alright for fighting

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 03:20:39 GMT

Welcome to the the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Ed Campbell and Ava Santina are joined by journalist Tom Usher to discuss how fighting helped his mental health, if Glastonbury is middle class, and Labour's decision not to include universal free school meals in their manifesto.

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Presenters: Ed Campbell, Ava Santina, and Tom Usher

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead, Oli Johnson

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Another round: Mariana Mazzucato

Sat, 24 Jun 2023 03:20:49 GMT

Economist Mariana Mazzucato joined Oli Dugmore to chat about how the economy is set up to fail and the evils of the consultancy industry.

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PMQs: House of Landlords

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:22:21 GMT

Welcome to the the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Ava and Seán are joined by i-D's Roisin Lanigan to react to Prime Minister's Questions and the mortgage catastrophe's effects on renters.

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Presenters: Ava Santina, Seán Hickey and Roisin Lanigan

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead, Oli Johnson

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The platonic ideal of a podcast

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 15:12:21 GMT

Welcome to the the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Golden boy Ed Campbell and PoliticsJOE's own Seán Hickey discuss Johnson's Partygate fate, David Cameron's parliamentary grilling, and wax lyrical about wind turbines.

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Presenters: Ed Campbell and Seán Hickey

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead, Oli Johnson

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PMQs (and reviewing d*** pics)

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 16:52:25 GMT

Welcome to the the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Ed, Ava and Oli react to Prime Minister's Questions, and discuss the Pestminster scandal

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Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead, Kesia Evans

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Bye, bye, by(-elections)

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 15:44:05 GMT

Welcome to the the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Golden boy Ed is reunited with Oli and Ava to discuss the by-elections triggered by Boris Johnson's Resignation Honours, Nicola getting nicked, and Britain's antiquated abortion laws.

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Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey, Oli Johnson, Shawnee Linstead

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Labour lanslide? feat. Carol Vorderman

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 17:14:52 GMT

Welcome to the the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Oli and Ava discuss polling that shows Labour could storm a general election, from the experts that predicted Trump and Johnson's majority (within one seat.)

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Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Oli Johnson, Henry Lewin-Titt

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What's happening in Ukraine? feat. Jake Hanrahan

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 16:36:15 GMT

Welcome to the the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Jake Hanrahan joins Oli and Ava to discuss what's happening on the ground in Ukraine, having reported on the war there since 2016.

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Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, Jake Hanrahan

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey, Oli Johnson, Henry Lewin-Titt

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Another round: Bernie Sanders

Sat, 03 Jun 2023 08:11:21 GMT

Bernie Sanders joined PoliticsJOE to discuss the repeated failures of capitalism, and what to do about it.

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Breaking: The return of Pestminster

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 16:39:34 GMT

Welcome to the the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

In this bonus shot, Oli Dugmore and Ava Santina discuss Geraint Davies losing the Labour whip over allegations of sexual harassment and whether Westminster's culture is conducive to these behaviours.

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Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava Santina

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead, Seán Hickey, Kesia Evans

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Doms vs Subs paintball tournament

Wed, 31 May 2023 03:20:59 GMT

Welcome to the the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Two teenagers have died in Ely, and the police lied about. Should we be surprised? Plus, Just Stop Oil target the jeans and sheux brigade, and millennials stand to inherit trillions.

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Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ed Campbell, Ava Santina

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Kesia Evans, Henry Lewin-Titt, Joel Dunn-Wilson

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Another Round: Cleo Madeleine

Sat, 27 May 2023 03:20:56 GMT

Cleo Madeleine of Gendered Intelligence joins Ava Santina to discuss the Tories' war on the trans community.

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Shots: Boris better call Saul

Thu, 25 May 2023 03:20:58 GMT

Welcome to the the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

In this bonus shot, Oli Dugmore, Ed Campbell and Ava Santina discuss Boris Johnson's legal difficulties with the covid inquiry, the latest PMQs mudslinging, and Suella Braverman.

Let us know what you thought of the episode by aggressively tweeting us or the PolJOE account.

Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ed Campbell, Ava Santina

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead, Seán Hickey, Kesia Evans

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Bad kid Man City

Wed, 24 May 2023 03:20:17 GMT

Welcome to the the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

Manchester City are probably going to win the treble, and that sucks. Plus, influencer Mizzy is moving mad on Tik Tok, and Dominic Raab has put us all out of our misery.

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Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ed Campbell, Ava Santina

Producer: Laura Beveridge, Eve Brennan

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead, Oli Johnson, Seán Hickey

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Another Round: Sam Bright

Mon, 22 May 2023 09:25:26 GMT

Sam Bright joins Ava Santina to discuss how Old Etonians in the Bullingdon Club wrecked restaurants and then British society.

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Shots: A plague of greenbelt houses

Thu, 18 May 2023 03:20:34 GMT

Welcome to the the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

In this bonus shot, Oli Dugmore and Ed Campbell discuss Keir Starmer's most recent pledge to make Labour the party of housebuilding, to "back the builders, not the blockers" and allow councils to build on greenbelts.

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Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead, Oli Johnson, Kesia Evans

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When blue tribes go to war

Wed, 17 May 2023 03:20:18 GMT

Welcome to the the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

The team talks in depth about National Conservatism, interviewing Tory councillor and writer Tom Jones, and exploring Ed's vox pops with conference attendees - including a man who believes Britain is descending into sexual chaos.

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Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ed Campbell, Ava Santina

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead, Oli Johnson

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Another Round: Nish Kumar

Sat, 13 May 2023 04:30:04 GMT

Nish Kumar joins Oli Dugmore to discuss Suella Braverman fuelling racist extremism.

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Watch the throne ft. Ben Smoke

Tue, 09 May 2023 16:21:02 GMT

Welcome to the the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

The team talks about the coronation of King Charles, and its sadly predictable over-zealous policing, as well as the local elections results, and Suella Braverman's hate boat.

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Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ed Campbell, Ben Smoke

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Shawnee Linstead, Joanne George

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Of Keirs and Kings

Wed, 03 May 2023 17:06:26 GMT

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.

We're talking Labour leader Keir Starmer, we're talking The King, and we're deciding whether or not to replace Ed Campbell with Ed Miliband.

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Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Oli Johnson, Joel Dunn-Wilson, Jack Parry

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Trailer

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 13:58:48 GMT

The Pubcast is a critical look at the surreal chaos of British politics. Mixing the Westminster drama and gossip with the soul-crushing reality of life in Modern Britain.

You’ll hear from distinguished thinkers and slightly less-distinguished politicians.

And PoliticsJOE's take on all of it, via the dulcet tones of Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell.

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