

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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Oct 14, 2023 • 1h 4min
Another round: How Big Tech made us serfs with Yanis Varoufakis
Yanis Varoufakis is an economist, former politician, and author of Technofeudalism: What Killed Capitalism.Capitalism's latest mutation has turned us into serfs, training the algorithms of our Big Tech feudal lords with every Amazon purchase made, Tweet liked, and Tesla driven. Oli and Yanis discuss the personal and geopolitical implications of recognising this economic epoch - and if we can every break free from its chains. Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 12, 2023 • 56min
Analysing Keir Starmer's speech, and other conference goss
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Pubcast. Upon her return from Labour conference, Ava discusses Keir Starmer's speech and reveals which MPs could be found in the DJ booth. Oli explains why he thinks Sir Starmer listens to PoliticsJOE and why he's enthused about Sadiq Khan's beavers. Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava Santina Producer: Laura Beveridge Sting design: Chris White Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 10, 2023 • 60min
Pubcast live with Mick Lynch
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Pubcast. Enjoy the first Pubcast in front of a live studio audience at The World Transformed in Liverpool, recorded on the first day of the Labour Party Conference.Ava is joined by the General Secretary of the RMT, Mick Lynch, as well as friend of PoliticsJOE and digital editor of HUCK Magazine, Ben Smoke.Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 7, 2023 • 42min
Another round: Tory MP Caroline Nokes Dismantles Suella Braverman's Culture War
After Suella Braverman's statements regarding immigration and transgender people at Conservative conference, her colleague Caroline Nokes swung by JOE Towers to explain why she could not serve as a minister under the current Home Secretary. Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 4, 2023 • 44min
Rishi's Hail Marys
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.Ed's returned from Tory Conference to dissect Rishi Sunak's speech with Ava.Buy tickets to our live Pubcast in Liverpool here: https://theworldtransformed.org/twt23/programme/the-politicsjoe-pubcast-live/Presenters: Ed Campbell and Ava SantinaProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey and Shawnee LinsteadSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 2, 2023 • 55min
Tory war at conference
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.While Ed's in Manchester at his favourite annual event - Tory Conference -, Oli and Ava discuss the infighting within the Conservative Party that's threatening to upstage the Prime Minister. Buy tickets to our live Pubcast in Liverpool here: https://theworldtransformed.org/twt23/programme/the-politicsjoe-pubcast-live/Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava SantinaProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey and Shawnee LinsteadSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 30, 2023 • 53min
Another round: Naomi Klein dives into conspiracy culture
In 2019, when Russell Brand was still a contestant on Celebrity Bake Off, "conspiracy theorist" conjured images of eccentric flat-earthers or your uncle, who was never quite convinced Neil Armstrong landed on the moon. But, then, the pandemic hit.Dr Naomi Klein's new book, Doppelganger, she explores the conspiracy landscape that went mainstream during the covid-years. Oli speaks to her about this; whether conspiracy “influencers” are simply grifters; and why the wellness community found a friend in fascism. Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 27, 2023 • 18min
Responding to Laurence Fox's vile sexism about Ava
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.Ava and Ed respond to the comments made last night by Laurence Fox on Dan Wootton's GB News show. Buy tickets to our live Pubcast in Liverpool here: https://theworldtransformed.org/twt23/programme/the-politicsjoe-pubcast-live/Presenters: Ava Santina and Ed CampbellProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey and Oli JohnsonSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 25, 2023 • 1h 7min
On the ground for the XL Bully march
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.Ed reveals what he learned attending a Bully XL protest, Oli gives his thoughts on whether the Met Police should be armed, and Ava reveals an interesting fact about former MP Edwina Currie. Buy tickets to our live Pubcast in Liverpool here: https://theworldtransformed.org/twt23/programme/the-politicsjoe-pubcast-live/Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed CampbellProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey and Oli JohnsonSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 23, 2023 • 43min
Another round: How the British Empire made you poorer (with Kojo Koram)
The systems of colonialism didn't end with the British Empire. And, now the same systems which uphold inequality between nations are driving inequality at home, argues academic and author of Uncommon Wealth, Kojo Koram. Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


