
Politics Weekly UK
Guardian columnist John Harris, political editor Pippa Crerar, and political correspondent Kiran Stacey analyse the week's politics news
Latest episodes

Mar 3, 2022 • 35min
Nuclear threat, a refugee crisis and Britain’s dirty money problem
Guardian political columnist John Harris is joined by senior correspondent Luke Harding, in Lviv, Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff and Salma Shah, special adviser to Sajid Javid when he was home secretary, to discuss Ukraine and Britain’s response. To listen to Jonathan Freedland’s podcast Politics Weekly America, search ‘Politics Weekly America’ on Apple, Spotify, Acast or wherever you get your podcasts. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

Feb 25, 2022 • 23min
The first episode of Politics Weekly America: Biden sanctions Russia
To continue listening to Jonathan Freedland’s analysis of what’s happening in Washington and beyond, be sure to like and subscribe to Politics Weekly America wherever you get your podcasts. This week, as Russia invades Ukraine, Jonathan speaks to the former US ambassador to Nato, Ivo Daalder. The pair discuss why sanctions imposed on Putin by the west are probably too late for Ukraine. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

Feb 24, 2022 • 35min
Russia invades Ukraine
John Harris is joined by Dan Sabbagh, the Guardian’s defence and security editor, and the Guardian columnist Zoe Williams to talk about Vladimir Putin’s shocking decision to invade Ukraine and its implications for British politics. To hear Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland and former US ambassador to Nato Ivo Daalder talking about Joe Biden’s response, search ‘Politics Weekly America’ wherever you get your podcasts. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

Feb 21, 2022 • 30sec
Coming 24 February: your new Politics Weekly UK podcast
The Guardian political columnist John Harris hosts a cast of voices from across the country and political spectrum to analyse the week’s political news. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

Feb 18, 2022 • 25min
Will diplomacy win over war? Politics Weekly Extra
As scepticism continues over Russia’s claims it has withdrawn troops from the Ukrainian border, Joan E Greve speaks to congressman Tom Malinowski of New Jersey, who was in Ukraine a couple of weeks ago. He shares his thoughts on the Biden administration’s approach so far. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

Feb 16, 2022 • 48min
Russia, questionnaires and Covid testing: Politics Weekly podcast
In the final episode hosted by the Guardian’s lobby team, Jessica Elgot and Aubrey Allegretti look at how the government is responding to the Ukraine crisis, and a criminal investigation into Downing Street parties. Jess is then joined by Heather Stewart and John Crace to look back at a wild few years in UK politics. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

Feb 11, 2022 • 25min
Why Ohio is a state to watch in 2022: Politics Weekly Extra
Jonathan Freedland speaks to local Ohioan politics reporter, Andrew Tobias, about why the Senate and gubernatorial midterm races are shaping up to be a litmus test for the influence of Trumpism in Republican success. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

Feb 9, 2022 • 29min
Boris Johnson hopes reshuffle will steady the ship: Politics Weekly podcast
Jessica Elgot and Polly Toynbee question the prime minister’s ability to apologise after Keir Starmer is harassed by an angry mob. Plus, Giles Kenningham and Tim Durant examine the staff shake-up at Downing Street. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

Feb 5, 2022 • 49min
Weekend: episode one of a new podcast
Ease into the weekend with our brand new podcast, showcasing some of the best Guardian and Observer writing from the week, read by talented narrators. In our first episode, Marina Hyde reflects on another less than stellar week for Boris Johnson (1m38s), Edward Helmore charts the rise of Joe Rogan (9m46s), Laura Snapes goes deep with singer George Ezra (18m30s), and Alex Moshakis asks, “Are you a jerk at work?” (34m40s). If you like what you hear, subscribe to Weekend on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

Feb 4, 2022 • 24min
Biden’s supreme court nomination decision: Politics Weekly Extra
As Republicans take aim at Joe Biden’s supreme court nominee … before he has even picked it, Jonathan Freedland and Joan Greve discuss who might replace associate justice Stephen Breyer. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod