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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dive into the challenges young British men face today, from gender-based violence to the impact of social media. Explore the complex relationship between masculinity, emotional health, and societal expectations. The conversation critiques media biases and stereotypes while examining how austerity affects youth identity. It also highlights the nuances of adolescence and the need for empathy in therapy. With humorous anecdotes, the hosts reflect on their teenage years, shedding light on the often misunderstood journey of growing up.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.