

PoliticsJOE Podcast
PoliticsJOE
This is PoliticsJOE's podcast - the only explicitly anti-nonce podcast in the UK.Reporting on British politics with a sense of humour, the podcast is a recorded version of the conversations we have after work.So pull up a stool, pour yourself a cold one, and laugh through the misery alongside us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Oct 9, 2025 • 34min
Is social media the new mainstream? (with Ipsos)
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 8, 2025 • 32min
Robert Jenrick wants political judges and only white faces?
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 7, 2025 • 53min
Is there a left wing argument for leaving the ECHR? (with Freddie Feltham)
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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 6, 2025 • 45min
Tory conference and the Palestine Action protest
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 4, 2025 • 14min
Reflecting on the Manchester synagogue terror attack (with Na'amod)
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 2, 2025 • 8min
EXPLAINED: Manchester synagogue attack
Laura breaks down what we know about the attack at the synagogue in Manchester. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 1, 2025 • 39min
Did Keir Starmer save his job with his Conference speech?
Today Oli and Ed react to Keir Starmer's Labour conference speech, and ask whether the Prime Minister's fortunes have turned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 30, 2025 • 31min
Reacting to Keir Starmer's conference speech
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 29, 2025 • 26min
Behind the scenes at Labour conference
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 27, 2025 • 12min
Israel deported me to hide their crimes | Labour MP interview
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.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.