BBC's political expert Alex Forsyth and political analyst Henry Zeffman discuss the upcoming local elections, their impact on the political landscape, and the excitement of 'rolling psephological fun'. They delve into council numbers, election types, and strategic decisions of political parties.

Alex Forsyth, a political correspondent, and Dharshini David, a chief economic correspondent, join Steve Rosenberg, a Russia editor, to dissect the current turmoil stemming from Ukraine's advances into Russian territory. They delve into the economic impact of rising inflation in the UK, scrutinizing the Scottish government's spending cuts. Steve provides on-the-ground insights from Moscow, where a facade of normal life collides with the sobering reality of conflict, revealing the Kremlin’s struggle amid increasing public awareness of Ukraine's military successes.

Joining the conversation is Alex Forsyth, a political correspondent known for his expertise on governmental responses to unrest. The discussion dives into the significant rise in arrests following recent riots, while Forsyth offers insights into the emergency COBRA meeting chaired by Sir Keir Starmer. They examine the legal system's ability to handle the growing number of cases and the urgent pressures on the government to restore public safety. The role of far-right influence in the protests and the challenges of combating online extremism are also critically discussed.

Dominic Casciani, a home and legal correspondent, and Alex Forsyth, a political correspondent, discuss Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's strong condemnation of violence following the Southport attack. They dive into Starmer’s proposed ‘national violent disorder programme,’ aimed at tackling escalating unrest. The discussion also touches on the rise of far-right activism and how the government is adapting policing strategies. Additionally, they address the BBC's handling of former newsreader Huw Edwards amid serious allegations, exploring media accountability and transparency.

BBC political correspondents and media experts discuss the media's impact on elections, including the role of newspapers, TV debates, and social media. They also explore challenges faced by political parties and analyze the changing dynamics of media coverage in election campaigns.

Chris Mason and Alex Forsyth analyze the leaders debate where Rishi Sunak, Keir Starmer, John Swinney, and Ed Davey faced a live audience. They discuss the atmosphere, entourages, spin room tactics, and allegations of betting on election date. Ed Davey's credibility challenges are highlighted, reflecting trust issues in politics. The episode provides insights into post-debate analysis and upcoming political events.

Alex Forsyth and Simon Jack discuss Labour's business plans, Brexit strategies, and Reform Party's manifesto. They delve into the challenges faced by candidates and provide tips for election night. The hosts banter about healthy eating, BBC event announcements, and recommend other podcasts.

Political correspondent Alex Forsyth discusses the impact of marginal seats, tactical voting, and electoral pacts on UK elections. Exploring how constituency boundary changes, safe seats, and shifting dynamics influence election outcomes. Guest host Adam Fleming provides insights from a senior BBC elections analyst.

Laura Kuenssberg, Chris Mason, Alex Forsyth, Henry Zeffman, and Professor John Curtice discuss the local election results, highlighting Labour gains in various councils and winning the Blackpool South by-election. They analyze the impact on the Conservative party, potential leadership changes, and upcoming mayoral contests. The podcast delves into party performances, voter sentiment shifts, and strategic debates within political parties.

Election guru Prof. Sir John Curtice and former SNP leader Humza Yousaf join for local election analysis. Topics include upcoming local elections, key personalities, national vs. local impact, migration scheme confusion, broadcasting bloopers, leadership turmoil, and pronunciation banter.