

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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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.

May 20, 2024 • 55min
Netanyahu wanted by the Hague
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.Ed's away swimming with the fishes, while Oli and Ava chat Julian Assange's extradition, University tuition fees, and the findings of the Infected Blood Inquiry.Oh, and the best way to remove custard from a bath. 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 18, 2024 • 50min
Another round: Is Keir Starmer Thatcher's heir?
What's informing Keir Starmer's policy?From the NHS to water, why are Britain's services failing?And, why is Britain the second-most mentally unwell country in the world?Journalist and activist George Monbiot believes he knows the answer: neoliberalism. Oli spoke to him about his new book, The Invisible Doctrine, which locates Britain's perma-crises in the abstract ideology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 16, 2024 • 19min
Keir Starmer's manifesto launch
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.In scenes reminiscent on 1997, Keir Starmer unveiled six campaign pledges today - including his plan to tackle small boats.As an extra treat, Oli and Ava analyse his speech.Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava SantinaProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey and Oli Johnson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 15, 2024 • 1h 2min
PMQs analysis
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.Oli, Ed, and Ava analyse today's PMQs, which saw Labour spear Sunak on prison releases, arms exporting to Israel, and rape conviction rates. Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina and Ed CampbellProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 14, 2024 • 49min
Another round: Is immigration causing the housing crisis?
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.In this bonus episode, Oli interviews housing journalist Vicky Spratt, interrogating if there's any truth to the belief that immigration is causing the housing crisis.Oli will be hosting a conversation with Aaron Bastani at HowTheLightGetsIn festival. Get your tickets here: https://howthelightgetsin.org/festivals/hay?utm_source=PolJOE&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=HTLGI%2BH24&utm_id=MP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 13, 2024 • 58min
Labour's Elph-icky shift to the right
On this week's episode, Ed gives us the lowdown from the student encampment at Cambridge University in protest against Israel's attacks on Gaza.Then, we get into the story that's sticking to Keir Starmer like glue: how can Labour be a party of the left while they accept defections from the furthest right factions of the Tory party?Get your tickets to HowTheLightGetsIn here: https://howthelightgetsin.org/festivals/hay?utm_source=PolJOE&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=HTLGI%2BH24&utm_id=MPPresenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina and Ed CampbellProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey and Oli Johnson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 11, 2024 • 54min
Another round: Does Rishi Sunak want to abolish human rights?
From the Rwanda Plan to the bombardment of Gaza, the importance - and fragility - of human rights have come to the for of British politics. Oli spoke to Labour Peer and human rights lawyer Shami Chakrabarti about the Rwanda Plan's fundamental incompatibility with human rights, why she believes Rishi Sunak is waging war on your rights, and our duty to Gaza's refugees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 8, 2024 • 1h 4min
PMQs analysis
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.The holy trinity of podcasting are re-united to analyse this week's PMQs and the latest defection from the Tories to Labour.You can buy tickets to Oli and Aaron Bastani's conversation at How the Light Gets In Festival here: https://howthelightgetsin.org/festivals/hay?utm_source=PolJOE&utm_medium=Socials&utm_campaign=HTLGI%252BHay%252B2024&utm_id=Media%252BPartnerPresenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed CampbellProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey and Oli Johnson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 7, 2024 • 1h 23min
Certified local elections, certified FM
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.Ed and Ava chat what the local elections could mean for a general one and what the election of Scotland's new First Minister could mean for the SNP.Then, as a special treat, they're joined by Seán Hickey with the latest stateside news.Presenters: Ava Santina and Ed Campbell Producer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey and Oli Johnson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.