Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Kemi Badenoch fumbled this morning's broadcast round on single sex spaces, while Keir Starmer announced a nuclear triple lock. Oli and Ava chat these stories and more - like where Oli gets his shirts from and digging up the plague dead to build the Elizabeth line. Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava Santina Producer: Laura Beveridge Sting design: Chris White Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 03, 2024•47 min
This week, three Corbynites found themselves at the mercy of the Labour leader’s wrath. Two deselected, one on the brink. There’s a growing consensus that Starmer was hoping to rid the party of socialists before the general election. So do we believe him when he describes himself as one? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 03, 2024•14 min
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Speaking exclusively to PoliticsJOE, the first minister of Scotland demands the UK recognises the state of Palestine, and answers questions on the expenses scandal engulfing his government. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 01, 2024•15 min
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. In a Dudes Rock special, Oli and Ed chat Green Party politics after their campaign launch yesterday, as well as the topic that two British journalists are most qualified to talk about: Trump and the US election. Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ed Campbell Producer: Laura Beveridge Sting design: Chris White Production: Shawnee Linstead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 31, 2024•53 min
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Ed's returned from Scotland and reports back with the latest from the First Minister and SNP. Then, Ava chats Labour de-selections, following last night's Stand with Diane rally. Presenters: Ed Campbell and Ava Santina Producer: Laura Beveridge Sting design: Chris White Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 30, 2024•35 min
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Labour continue to hold the headlines in week two of general election buildup. Today we get into news that Diane Abbott has been blocked from running for Labour in her constituency of Hackney North and Stoke Newington. Then we're talking NHS privatisation, after Wes Streeting touted the benefits of using the private sector in the NHS. Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava Santina Producer: Laura Beveridge Sting design: Chris White Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee...
May 29, 2024•46 min
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. The Conservatives are offering pensioners a triple lock on their pensions - and young people a year in the the Army. Oli and Ava discuss this, Carol Vorderman, and Parties' positions on Gaza. Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ed Campbell, and Ava Santina Producer: Laura Beveridge Sting design: Chris White Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 28, 2024•36 min
Did Rishi Sunak call the election to avoid pushing through certain new laws? Why haven’t we been talking about Palestine? And what’s Jeremy Corbyn up to? In her first dispatch of GE 2024, Ava delves into the big stories of the first week of the election. Stay tuned for weekly pods on the latest from the campaign trail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 25, 2024•16 min
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Jeremy Corbyn's standing as an independent in Islington North, running against the Party he used to lead. There's no flights to Rwanda taking off before the General Election - or, so Sunak says. And, it's only day two of the campaign. Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ed Campbell, and Ava Santina Producer: Laura Beveridge Sting design: Chris White Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 24, 2024•47 min
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Ava, Oli, and Ed unite for the first instalment of daily podcasting throughout the General Election. Here we go, boys. Presenters: Ed Campbell and Ava Santina Producer: Laura Beveridge Sting design: Chris White Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 23, 2024•29 min
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Ava and Ed chat the rumours that a General Election could be called any minute, as well as misogyny and dirty waters at PMQs. Presenters: Ed Campbell and Ava Santina Producer: Laura Beveridge Sting design: Chris White Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 22, 2024•39 min
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Where did the infected blood come from? Who was involved in the cover up? Have the victims received justice? In this bonus episode, Oli breaks down the Infected Blood Inquiry with expert Cara McGoogan. Presenters: Oli Dugmore Producer: Laura Beveridge Sting design: Chris White Production: Shawnee Linstead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 21, 2024•26 min
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Ed's away swimming with the fishes, while Oli and Ava chat Julian Assange's extradition, University tuition fees, and the findings of the Infected Blood Inquiry. Oh, and the best way to remove custard from a bath. Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava Santina Producer: Laura Beveridge Sting design: Chris White Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 20, 2024•55 min
What's informing Keir Starmer's policy? From the NHS to water, why are Britain's services failing? And, why is Britain the second-most mentally unwell country in the world? Journalist and activist George Monbiot believes he knows the answer: neoliberalism. Oli spoke to him about his new book, The Invisible Doctrine, which locates Britain's perma-crises in the abstract ideology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 18, 2024•50 min
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. In scenes reminiscent on 1997, Keir Starmer unveiled six campaign pledges today - including his plan to tackle small boats. As an extra treat, Oli and Ava analyse his speech. Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava Santina Producer: Laura Beveridge Sting design: Chris White Production: Seán Hickey and Oli Johnson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 16, 2024•19 min
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Oli, Ed, and Ava analyse today's PMQs, which saw Labour spear Sunak on prison releases, arms exporting to Israel, and rape conviction rates. Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina and Ed Campbell Producer: Laura Beveridge Sting design: Chris White Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 15, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. In this bonus episode, Oli interviews housing journalist Vicky Spratt, interrogating if there's any truth to the belief that immigration is causing the housing crisis. Oli will be hosting a conversation with Aaron Bastani at HowTheLightGetsIn festival. Get your tickets here: https://howthelightgetsin.org/festivals/hay?utm_source=PolJOE&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=HTLGI%2BH24&utm_id=MP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 14, 2024•49 min
On this week's episode, Ed gives us the lowdown from the student encampment at Cambridge University in protest against Israel's attacks on Gaza. Then, we get into the story that's sticking to Keir Starmer like glue: how can Labour be a party of the left while they accept defections from the furthest right factions of the Tory party? Get your tickets to HowTheLightGetsIn here: https://howthelightgetsin.org/festivals/hay?utm_source=PolJOE&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=HTLGI%2BH24&utm...
May 13, 2024•58 min
From the Rwanda Plan to the bombardment of Gaza, the importance - and fragility - of human rights have come to the for of British politics. Oli spoke to Labour Peer and human rights lawyer Shami Chakrabarti about the Rwanda Plan's fundamental incompatibility with human rights, why she believes Rishi Sunak is waging war on your rights, and our duty to Gaza's refugees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 11, 2024•54 min
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. The holy trinity of podcasting are re-united to analyse this week's PMQs and the latest defection from the Tories to Labour. You can buy tickets to Oli and Aaron Bastani's conversation at How the Light Gets In Festival here: https://howthelightgetsin.org/festivals/hay?utm_source=PolJOE&utm_medium=Socials&utm_campaign=HTLGI%252BHay%252B2024&utm_id=Media%252BPartner Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell Producer: Laura Beveridge Sting...
May 08, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Ed and Ava chat what the local elections could mean for a general one and what the election of Scotland's new First Minister could mean for the SNP. Then, as a special treat, they're joined by Seán Hickey with the latest stateside news. Presenters: Ava Santina and Ed Campbell Producer: Laura Beveridge Sting design: Chris White Production: Seán Hickey and Oli Johnson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 07, 2024•1 hr 23 min
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. What does it mean to be English? On St George’s Day, I was joined by author and journalist Tom Baldwin and academic Marc Stears who argue that Englishness is a collection of stories we tell ourselves, discuss how they’ve been appropriated for political ends, and if Keir Starmer can be the one to reclaim them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 04, 2024•55 min
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Ed is still MIA, so Oli and Ava are joined by London Mayor Sadiq Khan ahead of tomorrow's elections. Get your tickets to HowTheLightGetsIn here: https://howthelightgetsin.org/festivals/hay?utm_source=PolJOE&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=HTLGI%2BH24&utm_id=MP Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava Santina Producer: Laura Beveridge Sting design: Chris White Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
May 01, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. It all gets a bit philosophical as Oli and Ava discuss yesterday's Westminster Hall debate on assisted suicide. Then, they chat the timing of MP Dan Poulter's decision to defect from the Conservatives to Labour. Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava Santina Producer: Laura Beveridge Sting design: Chris White Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 30, 2024•38 min
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Humza Yousaf announced his resignation as Scotland's First Minister. So, while Ed's away, producer Laura fills in the token Scot chair to analyse the decision with Oli and Ava. And, Oli and Ava discuss the latest Brexit Benefit: import fees on our food. Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Laura Beveridge Producer: Laura Beveridge Sting design: Chris White Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
Apr 29, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Today, ‘Israel is a lunatic state’. That is, according to the controversial academic and scholar of the Israeli-Palestine conflict, Norman Finkelstein. In the week following Iran launching rockets into Israel, Oli spoke to Finkelstein about the conditions that pushed Gazans to breaking point, Israeli politics, and if peace can ever be achieved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 27, 2024•1 hr 25 min
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Oli, Ava, and Ed analyse today's punch PMQs as Oliver Dowden and Angela Rayner filled in for the Party leaders at the dispatch box. Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ed Campbell, and Ava Santina Producer: Laura Beveridge Sting design: Chris White Production: Seán Hickey, Shawnee Linstead, and Finley Talbot-Jones Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 24, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE podcast. Two years after its proposition, the Rwanda plan became law last night. In this bonus episode, Oli and Ava analyse last night's showdown in Parliament. Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava Santina Producer: Laura Beveridge Sting design: Chris White Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 23, 2024•38 min
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE podcast. Oli has returned and he's brought with him two weeks' worth of chatting shit...or should that be piss? The trio also chat Rishi Sunak's attempt to force the Rwanda Plan through parliament and the latest on the bizarre scandal enthralling Tory MP Mark Menzies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 22, 2024•51 min
Britain’s nightclubs are vanishing. In Manchester, Parklife and Warehouse Project founder Sacha Lord was appointed by Andy Burnham to advise on how to save the night time economy. In this interview, Ava spoke to him about why nighttime venues are closing, his new book Tales from the Dancefloor , and what other cities can learn from Manchester. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 20, 2024•1 hr 5 min