Episodes

  • What did Trump's inauguration tell us?

    What did Trump's inauguration tell us?
    Jan 22 2025
    The new US President will set the tone well beyond America and there are early clues on what it means for British politics. Plus: how well is Starmer handling this new challenge as the aftermath of the Southport tragedy plays out?

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    54 mins
  • How do we survive Trump?

    How do we survive Trump?
    Jan 17 2025
    Ahead of the inauguration, our team discusses the challenges facing Keir Starmer and Britain in dealing with the incoming President of the United States. Is it possible for the UK to have its cake and eat it, getting closer to the EU while also keeping in with Trump somehow? How will ministers navigate the difficult four years ahead?

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    42 mins
  • Is UK politics fragmenting?

    Is UK politics fragmenting?
    Jan 15 2025
    A new poll places Reform one point behind Labour, and with the Tories in third place. The Greens and Independent MPs stir to the left of Labour, while the Lib Dems command 72 seats in the Commons. Is this fragmentation here to stay and with what consequences for Labour and the Tories?

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    53 mins
  • Is Elon Musk destroying our politics?

    Is Elon Musk destroying our politics?
    Jan 11 2025
    In part two this week from the team, we look at Elon Musk’s recent intervention in Britain on the grooming scandal. What is the impact on media and government and what does it mean for the fortunes of Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage? And as this all plays out, will the fragmentation of our system continue?

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    43 mins
  • Will Rachel Reeves still be Chancellor at the next election?

    Will Rachel Reeves still be Chancellor at the next election?
    Jan 10 2025
    In the first of a two part special we start 2025 by discussing from different perspectives the state of Britain. Can the country be fixed? We discuss the economy and the fate of Rachel Reeves, public services and Musk’s wild tweets that have set the agenda dangerously. At the start of a pivotal year is Britain close to being beyond repair?

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    46 mins
  • Episode 3 Question Time Special

    Episode 3 Question Time Special
    Jan 3 2025
    To start the new year we host our first question time for listeners, from u-turns to Scotland to the ideal political lunch. Brilliant questions from listeners and answers from very different perspectives.

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    51 mins
  • What To Look Out For in 2025

    What To Look Out For in 2025
    Dec 27 2024
    We look ahead to what will be another epic year with help of Ed Davey and Nigel Farage. Trump will be back in the White House and there will be big tests for Keir Starmer and his opponents.

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    51 mins
  • Our Review of 2024

    Our Review of 2024
    Dec 20 2024

    The team take differing views on the epic politics of 2024, with the help of Jess Phillips and Mel Stride. Plus festive wine tips from Iain and leading critic Will Lyons.



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    1 hr and 7 mins