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Jan 21, 2016 • 44min

NS#132: Integration, Inquest, and Autopsies

This week Helen Lewis and Stephen Bush discuss Labour's post-mortem into its general election defeat, then delve inside the world of forensic anthropology (and breeding face-mites) with Stephanie Boland. We also hear from George Eaton about the latest Westminster resignation, in Down-the-Line from the Lobby, and finish up with Stephen's Joke of the Week. (Stephanie Boland, Stephen Bush, George Eaton, Helen Lewis)SAVE £££ THIS CHRISTMAS:⭐️ Gift big ideas, bold politics, and proper journalism from just £2LISTEN AD-FREE:📱Download the New Statesman appMORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN:❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 14, 2016 • 25min

NS#131: Leadership, Legacy and the Latest in videogames

This week, co-hosts Helen Lewis and Stephen Bush review the extended Labour reshuffle and discuss David Cameron’s legacy. We also hear from George Eaton, down-the-line from the lobby, on who might be the next Labour leader. And from Emad Ahmed on the videogames that are making us cry. (Helen Lewis, Stephen Bush, George Eaton, Emad Ahmed)SAVE £££ THIS CHRISTMAS:⭐️ Gift big ideas, bold politics, and proper journalism from just £2LISTEN AD-FREE:📱Download the New Statesman appMORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN:❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 7, 2016 • 34min

NS#130: Reshuffle, Revolt and Writing Gender

This week co-chairs Helen Lewis and Stephen Bush discuss the never-ending Labour reshuffle and are joined by Stephanie Boland to talk about gender in confessional writing. We then hear from George Eaton, down the line from the lobby, on the latest from Westminster. (Helen Lewis, Stephen Bush, Stephanie Boland, George Eaton)SAVE £££ THIS CHRISTMAS:⭐️ Gift big ideas, bold politics, and proper journalism from just £2LISTEN AD-FREE:📱Download the New Statesman appMORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN:❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 23, 2015 • 24min

NS #129: Star Wars Special

We review the latest Star Wars film, The Force Awakens, and ask: in what order should you watch the full series? And who might possibly be related to whom? (Helen Lewis, Stephen Bush, Barbara Speed)SAVE £££ THIS CHRISTMAS:⭐️ Gift big ideas, bold politics, and proper journalism from just £2LISTEN AD-FREE:📱Download the New Statesman appMORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN:❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 17, 2015 • 33min

NS #128: Christmas Special 2015

We review the year in politics, and ask the most important of questions: what is your favourite siege? Plus, a festive Joke of the Week. (Helen Lewis, Stephen Bush, George Eaton, Jonn Elledge)SAVE £££ THIS CHRISTMAS:⭐️ Gift big ideas, bold politics, and proper journalism from just £2LISTEN AD-FREE:📱Download the New Statesman appMORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN:❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 10, 2015 • 21min

NS#127: Rhetoric, Racism and Reform

This week, we talk about Momentum: what is it for and what do people fear it is? Then consider Trump's devastating views on Muslims: is this a turning point in his campaign? Also listen out for Stephen Bush's joke-of-the-week. (Caroline Crampton, Anoosh Chakelian, Stephen Bush, George Eaton, Jonn Elledge, Barbara Speed)SAVE £££ THIS CHRISTMAS:⭐️ Gift big ideas, bold politics, and proper journalism from just £2LISTEN AD-FREE:📱Download the New Statesman appMORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN:❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 3, 2015 • 41min

NS#126: Benn, By-election and Books

This week we discuss Hilary Benn's electrifying speech before the Syria vote and Labour's prospects ahead of the Oldham by-election. We then take a look at Marlon James and prejudice in the publishing industry. (Caroline Crampton, Stephen Bush, Barbara Speed, Helen Lewis)SAVE £££ THIS CHRISTMAS:⭐️ Gift big ideas, bold politics, and proper journalism from just £2LISTEN AD-FREE:📱Download the New Statesman appMORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN:❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 27, 2015 • 46min

NS#125: Security and the State

This week Jason Cowley interviews the philosopher John Gray about the future of the state. We also discuss the spending review, the tampon tax, and finish up with Stephen Bush's joke of the week. (Helen Lewis, Anoosh Chakelian, Stephen Bush, Barbara Speed, Jason Cowley, John Gray)SAVE £££ THIS CHRISTMAS:⭐️ Gift big ideas, bold politics, and proper journalism from just £2LISTEN AD-FREE:📱Download the New Statesman appMORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN:❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 19, 2015 • 22min

NS #124: How cities will save the world

This week, we talk about Corbyn's media gaffes, and explain how cities will save the world. (Helen Lewis, Anoosh Chakelian, George Eaton, Jonn Elledge, Barbara Speed)SAVE £££ THIS CHRISTMAS:⭐️ Gift big ideas, bold politics, and proper journalism from just £2LISTEN AD-FREE:📱Download the New Statesman appMORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN:❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 13, 2015 • 37min

NS #123: Isis and the threat to Britain

Editor Jason Cowley talks to Shiraz Maher about the threat Isis pose to Britain. Plus: we talk Corbyn's week in Westminster, and an interview with Goldsmiths prize-winner Kevin Barry. (Jason Cowley, Xan Rice, Shiraz Maher, Helen Lewis, Anoosh Chakelian, George Eaton, Tom Gatti, Kevin Barry)SAVE £££ THIS CHRISTMAS:⭐️ Gift big ideas, bold politics, and proper journalism from just £2LISTEN AD-FREE:📱Download the New Statesman appMORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN:❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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