Targeting is vital for election success. From choosing the right areas or honing your message to a particular demographic. In this episode our panel talks through what targeting is, why we do it and how we do it. On LibDem Podcast Extra (exclusive to Patreon supporters) we also talk about how it goes wrong Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you ...
Nov 08, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 29
What kind of Prime Minister will Rishi Sunak be? Has his cabinet choices already scuppered his chance to reset the Conservatives? David, Hannah and John discuss the installation of the new prime minister and what it means going forward Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. If you want to support the show why not join our ...
Oct 28, 2022•54 min•Season 4Ep. 28
Recorded the night before Liz Truss resigned as Prime Minister, the panel talk about the collapse of the Tories and the massive opportunity for the LibDems to win target seats. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. If you want to support the show why not join our Patreon exclusive service at: www.patreon.com/libdempod Tha...
Oct 20, 2022•52 min•Season 4Ep. 27
Massive polling leads, huge seat gain predictions and very confident party members. Have Labour got the next election in the bag? John, Hannah and David discuss the chances of Labour winning a majority but also how Lib Dems need to counter this up tick in Labour popularity Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. If you want...
Oct 09, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 26
The podcast team are joined by former MEP Caroline Voaden and Cllr Martin Boffey to discuss the crazy last week in politics. Will Truss survive? Why are the Tories going down this economic road? Can the Conservatives recover from the economic crash and polling free fall Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. If you want to...
Oct 02, 2022•54 min•Season 4Ep. 25
With the sad passing of The Queen, the Liberal Democrat Conference in Brighton has been cancelled. John, Laura and Hannah are joined by Party President Mark Pack as well as the Chair of the Federal Conference Committee Nick da Costa to discuss why it happened, what happens next and how this decision will affect our manifesto preparations and party finances. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouT...
Sep 13, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 24
This episode we discuss the sewage scandal, the costs of living crisis and will there be a snap election this year As always fire across any comment and questions you might have. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. If you want to support the show why not join our Patreon exclusive service at: www.patreon.com/libdempod T...
Aug 30, 2022•49 min•Season 4Ep. 23
Professor Tim Bale joins Mark Pack, John Potter and Mary Regnier-Wilson to discuss the ideology and demographics of the modern Conservative member. What do they believe in, are they driving the leadership contest agenda and do they leave an opportunity for the Lib Dems? Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. If you want to...
Aug 05, 2022•57 min•Season 4Ep. 22
Sunak Vs Truss - who will win, what does this say about the direction of the Conservatives and has Boris done lasting damage to politics in this country Regular panellists Alison, Richard and John are joined by the amazing Antoinette Sandbach to discuss all these issues and more Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. If yo...
Jul 25, 2022•48 min•Season 4Ep. 21
The polling slump for the Tories combined with a string of massive by-election victories for the LibDems has raised the probability of a Conservative defeat at the next General Election. John, Lisa and Hannah discuss the dangers and risks to the Lib Dems if any formal pact was ever entered into with either Labour or the Conservatives Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through y...
Jul 14, 2022•56 min•Season 4Ep. 20
He's gone...or has he? Laura Gordon and John Potter are joined at first time panellists Martin Boffey and Freddie Hoareau to discuss the dramatic development has Boris announces that he will resign but will stay on as a caretaker. We chat about his controversial speech as well as the runners & riders to be the next Conservative Leader and Prime Minister Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouT...
Jul 08, 2022•57 min•Season 4Ep. 19
Is it finally going to happen? Have the Conservative finally had enough of Boris Johnson as Prime Minister? Richard, David, Alison and John discuss the latest developments as it looks like we are entering the end days of the Johnson government This episode was recorded at 2pm on Wednesday and during the recording 7 ministers resigned. Do subscribe on your podcast provider and on our YouTube channel so you don't miss our latest episodes Many thanks The LibDem Pod team Keep up to date with the Lib...
Jul 06, 2022•38 min•Season 4Ep. 18
With the SNP announcing a date for a proposed 2nd Scottish independence referendum we talk to the leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, Alex Cole-Hamilton Do you believe that the SNP leadership even want independence right now or are they using the issue as a campaigning tactic for the next general election? Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider s...
Jul 03, 2022•39 min•Season 4Ep. 17
What a victory!!! The largest ever majority to be overturned in by-election history Mark Pack, Sam Al-Hamdani, Richard Kemp and John Potter discuss the incredible result from Tiverton and Honiton Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. If you want to support the show why not join our Patreon exclusive service at: www.patreo...
Jun 24, 2022•42 min•Season 4Ep. 16
Trans rights and trans issues and very important but too often are stoked up by many people, political parties and organisations looking to fan the flames of division and fear Laura Gordon and Lisa Smart are joined by Helen Belcher to discuss some of the issues regarding trans rights and the trans community Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you...
Jun 17, 2022•43 min•Season 4Ep. 15
Boris Johnson survives his no confidence vote but will he last until the next general election? Richard, John and Sam discuss the latest developments and what it means for the Liberal Democrats going forward. It's also our 3 anniversary today so a huge thank you to all our amazing listeners, fans, panelists and guest. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast prov...
Jun 07, 2022•35 min•Season 4Ep. 14
Laura catches up with Alice down in Devon for a quick update from the campaign team on ground for the Tiverton & Honiton by-election. The Conservatives are not complacent like they were in C&A and North Shropshire. This is going to be a full bodied battle. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. If you want to suppo...
May 19, 2022•15 min•Season 4Ep. 13
What do the elections last week actually mean for Northern Ireland? How do we get past the current impasse? David and John are joined by LibDem spokesperson for Northern Ireland Alistair Carmichael MP as well as Ian Marshall from the UUP and Danny Donnelly from the Alliance Party Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. If y...
May 13, 2022•59 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Joining forces with the Never Mind the Barcharts Podcast we discuss the results of the 2022 Local Election Campaigns with a couple of brilliant guests John Potter is joined by LibDem President Mark Pack, Welsh LibDem Leader Jane Dodds and campaign organiser/Edinburgh Cllr Kevin Lang Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. I...
May 07, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Yet another unprecedented week in the life of this extraordinarily terrible Conservative Government John Potter is joined by Max Wilkinson from Cheltenham to discuss the historic decision by the Met Police to issue fines to Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak. What does this mean for British politics, the Boris leadership, the local elections and the General election in the next few years. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subsc...
Apr 13, 2022•45 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Our panel, John, David and Alison, this week discuss the many big stories from the week including: • The politically awful week for Rishi Sunak • Public perception of the Tories on the doors • The scandal that the might be the downfall of Nicola Sturgeon • The shambles over the sale of Channel 4 and the banning of conversion therapy • The Govt Energy Strategy Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on Yo...
Apr 07, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 9
John, Sam and Claire react to the Chancellors Spring Statement, the on going cost of living crisis and what we predict from the local elections Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. If you want to support the show why not join our Patreon exclusive service at: www.patreon.com/libdempod Thanks for listening The Lib Dem Pod...
Mar 31, 2022•46 min•Season 4Ep. 8
John and Richard discuss the growing disgust at the Conservatives for their lack of action over Ukrainian refugees and dodgy Russia money. They also chat about the rising cost of energy and how LibDem deal with budget issues in the council chamber Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. If you want to support the show why n...
Mar 10, 2022•36 min•Season 4Ep. 7
How does the war in Ukraine end? What can we do to help? What is the one thing the Ukraine needs most from Britain? This episode the LibDem Podcast team are joined by Kira Rudik, the leader of the Ukrainian liberal party, Holos. Please follow Kira on twitter @kiraincongress Not only do we have a 20 minute interview with Kira, our panel then analyses the latest developments in the war. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subs...
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 6
On this episode Sam and John are joined by Wera Hobhouse MP and Maya Tutton, the co-founder of the Our Streets Now campaign. The panel discuss the ongoing fight to end Public Sexual Harassment in the UK through cultural and legislative change. We also have suggestion on how every LibDem can do something to tackle this serious problem If you want to know more about Our Streets Now the website can be found here: www.ourstreetsnow.org Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook &...
Feb 18, 2022•37 min•Season 4Ep. 5
The Sue Gray report/update is released as Hannah, Richard and John discuss party gate, defections, the polls, troubles in Eastern Europe and the cost of living crisis. We even have a bonus extra section reacting to Boris Johnson's statement in the House of Commons. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. If you want to supp...
Jan 31, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 4
This episode we are continuing our series interviewing the LibDem candidates in our target seats at the next General Election. In the hot seat in LibDemPod family member Lisa Smart. Lisa has been selected to fight Hazel Grove again and win back the seat from the Tories. You can follow Lisa on Twitter at @Lisa_Smart Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provide...
Jan 28, 2022•44 min•Season 4Ep. 3
John Potter, Lisa Smart and Alison Bennett discuss the leaders special episode and what their main takeaways were from it. We also discuss how the energy crisis will affect the fates of the political parties in the UK Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. If you want to support the show why not join our Patreon exclusive ...
Jan 08, 2022•42 min•Season 4Ep. 2
We are back for season 4 of the LibDem Podcast and we are kicking off 2022 with a bang. We have a special interview with CEO Mike Dixon, Party President Mark Pack and leader Sir Ed Davey MP. Hosted by Hannah Kitching we ask the panel for their review of 2021, what they want to see in 2022 and even what most annoys them about the LibDems Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as throug...
Jan 05, 2022•48 min•Season 4Ep. 1
What just happened!!!!!! John, Lisa, Sam and Hannah breakdown this historic election result in North Shropshire. Why did this happen, how did this happen and what does this mean for the future? Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. If you want to support the show why not join our Patreon exclusive service at: www.patreon.com/libdempod Thanks for listening The Lib Dem Podcast P.s many thanks to Prater Raines fo...
Dec 17, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 54
