PoliticsJOE Podcast

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.

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

Keir Starmer is getting bloody good at not answering questions on a Wednesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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

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