

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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Jun 1, 2024 • 15min
First Minister John Swinney: Can the SNP hold their seats?
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Speaking exclusively to PoliticsJOE, the first minister of Scotland demands the UK recognises the state of Palestine, and answers questions on the expenses scandal engulfing his government. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 31, 2024 • 53min
Dudes Rock the General Election
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.In a Dudes Rock special, Oli and Ed chat Green Party politics after their campaign launch yesterday, as well as the topic that two British journalists are most qualified to talk about: Trump and the US election.Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ed Campbell Producer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Shawnee Linstead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 30, 2024 • 35min
The Labour Purge
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.Ed's returned from Scotland and reports back with the latest from the First Minister and SNP. Then, Ava chats Labour de-selections, following last night's Stand with Diane rally.Presenters: Ed Campbell and Ava SantinaProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 29, 2024 • 46min
What's going on with Labour and Diane Abbott?
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.Labour continue to hold the headlines in week two of general election buildup. Today we get into news that Diane Abbott has been blocked from running for Labour in her constituency of Hackney North and Stoke Newington.Then we're talking NHS privatisation, after Wes Streeting touted the benefits of using the private sector in the NHS.Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava SantinaProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 28, 2024 • 36min
Once more unto the breach
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.The Conservatives are offering pensioners a triple lock on their pensions - and young people a year in the the Army.Oli and Ava discuss this, Carol Vorderman, and Parties' positions on Gaza.Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ed Campbell, and Ava SantinaProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 25, 2024 • 16min
On the campaign trail: Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Corbyn
Did Rishi Sunak call the election to avoid pushing through certain new laws? Why haven’t we been talking about Palestine? And what’s Jeremy Corbyn up to?In her first dispatch of GE 2024, Ava delves into the big stories of the first week of the election.Stay tuned for weekly pods on the latest from the campaign trail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 24, 2024 • 47min
Jeremy Corbyn's running against Labour
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.Jeremy Corbyn's standing as an independent in Islington North, running against the Party he used to lead.There's no flights to Rwanda taking off before the General Election - or, so Sunak says.And, it's only day two of the campaign.Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ed Campbell, and Ava SantinaProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 23, 2024 • 29min
General Election '24: LFG
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.Ava, Oli, and Ed unite for the first instalment of daily podcasting throughout the General Election.Here we go, boys. Presenters: Ed Campbell and Ava SantinaProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 22, 2024 • 39min
Sunak calls an election
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.Ava and Ed chat the rumours that a General Election could be called any minute, as well as misogyny and dirty waters at PMQs.Presenters: Ed Campbell and Ava SantinaProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 21, 2024 • 26min
Infected Blood Inquiry breakdown
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.Where did the infected blood come from? Who was involved in the cover up? Have the victims received justice?In this bonus episode, Oli breaks down the Infected Blood Inquiry with expert Cara McGoogan.Presenters: Oli Dugmore Producer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Shawnee Linstead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.