PoliticsJOE Podcast
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.
Latest episodes
Sep 9, 2024 • 50min
Cold as Your Nan (Taylor's Version)
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 7, 2024 • 37min
Another Round: How Liz Truss ruined the country with Anthony Seldon
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 4, 2024 • 39min
Findings of the Grenfell Inquiry (and PMQs)
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 BeveridgeProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey and Sam Sharrocks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 2, 2024 • 48min
There's a new party in parliament
Jeremy Corbyn, the former leader of the UK Labour Party, joins the conversation about the newly formed Independent Alliance of MPs. They dive into whether landlords should hold political office, exploring the intersection of housing crises and political representation. The group humorously debates Keir Starmer's proposed smoking area ban, reflecting on personal liberties versus public health. With insights into the challenges of urban living and political identity, the dialogue is both engaging and thought-provoking.
Aug 31, 2024 • 42min
Another round: What's next for the Conservative Party? (with Telegraph political editor, Ben Riley-Smith)
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 28, 2024 • 58min
Phantom Tax
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 CampbellProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey, Sam Sharrocks, and Oli Johnson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 27, 2024 • 1h 1min
Definitely, maybe a podcast about politics
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 CampbellProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey, Sam Sharrocks, and Oli Johnson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 24, 2024 • 30min
Another round: KNEECAP on bridging divides, British colonialism, and the far-right
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 21, 2024 • 1h 5min
The boyfriends of Taylor Swift
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 20, 2024 • 49min
Farage's freebies and Starmer's ASOS haul
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 CampbellProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey, Sam Sharrocks, and Oli Johnson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
