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.
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Dec 14, 2024 • 1h 5min
Another Round: How the Treasury keeps you poor
Economist - and Knight of the Realm - Paul Collier swung by JOETowers to chat about regional inequality in the UK, the Treasury's role in creating it, and how to fix it. His new book Left Behind: A New Economics for Neglected Places is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 11, 2024 • 50min
PMQs analysis and the attack on cousin love
Before we get into the meat and spud of this week's PMQs analysis, we reflect on the presentation of a bill to ban first cousins marrying each other, and one brave MPs decision to stand against such overreach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 9, 2024 • 1h 7min
Reading United Healthcare CEO shooter fanfiction
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.Ed and Oli are re-united for a Dudes Rock episode of the podcast. As Assad is reported to be in Moscow, Ed and Oli discuss the Syrian civil war's connection to UK politics. Then, Ed reads Oli fanfiction about United Healthcare's CEO shooter - and what this means for class consciousness in the USA.Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ed CampbellProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Sam Sharrocks, Oli Johnson, and Seán Hickey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 7, 2024 • 24min
Another round: Being stalked showed me the law needs to change
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Actress, activist, and broadcaster Nicola Thorp joined Ava to discuss her experience being stalked, and how it's led her to campaign for a change to the law. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 4, 2024 • 55min
PMQs analysis (feat. Nicola Thorp)
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.Oli, Ava, and Ed react to this week's face-off between Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch.Then, Ava is joined by actress, activist, and broadcaster Nicola Thorp, who's experience with a stalker has inspired new legislation.Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed CampbellProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Sam Sharrocks, Oli Johnson, and Seán Hickey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 2, 2024 • 52min
Joe Biden: Dad of the Year
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.Oli, Ava, and Ed wonder what's the British equivalent of a presidential pardon, and discuss The Times' report that Elon Musk is considering donating $100mn to Reform UK.Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed CampbellProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Sam Sharrocks, Oli Johnson, and Seán Hickey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 30, 2024 • 49min
Another round: Ian Hislop reviews 2024
As we wind down another wild year of politics at home and abroad, Oli sat down with Private Eye editor Ian Hislop to review the highs and lows of 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 27, 2024 • 47min
PMQs analysis (and Cooking with Gerry Adams)
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.Ava and Ed react to this week's PMQs - and pitch a new PoliticsJOE show featuring Gerry Adams.Presenters: Ava Santina, and Ed CampbellProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Sam Sharrocks and Seán Hickey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 25, 2024 • 1h 5min
Is New Labour back?
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.Oli, Ava, and Ed are re-united to discuss where Keir Starmer seems to be drawing inspiration from lately.With the introduction of Asbos spiritual successor, Liz Kendall getting tough on benefits, and the possibility of war, it's all looking a bit Tony Blair.Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed CampbellProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Sam Sharrocks and Oli Johnson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 23, 2024 • 38min
Another round: How football violence became England's favourite pastime
Football writer Sam Diss swung by JOE Towers to chat about football hooliganism: why people enjoy it, its relationship to class, and its cross-over with the far-right. Sam's series The English Disease is available to listen to on all podcast platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
