Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Ava and Ed discuss why Farage is flying out to support Donald Trump after a failed assassination attempt, and who's the frontrunner in the Conservative leadership race. Presenters: Ava Santina and Ed Campbell Producer: Laura Beveridge Sting design: Chris White Production: Seán Hickey, Oli Johnson, and Sam Sharrocks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 15, 2024•40 min
The 'good chaps' theory refers to the informal understanding governing what's considered acceptable behaviour from out elected politicians. But what happens when the politicians we elect aren't good chaps? From lobbying to lying in the Commons, the last fourteen years have seen a a degradation in the public's trust in MPs. Oli speaks to author and Financial Times journalist Simon Kuper about his new book Good Chaps: How Corrupt Politicians Broke Our Law and Institutions and What We Can Do About ...
Jul 13, 2024•29 min
Ed and Seán catch up on the latest from Popular Conservatism, the Tories' Civil War, and a lesson in Irish history. Presenters: Ed Campbell and Seán Hickey Producer: Sam Sharrocks Production: Oli Johnson and Sam Sharrocks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 10, 2024•39 min
Welcome to the first PoliticsJOE Podcast under a Labour government! Ed and Ava have a genuine argument about sending waiters to jail, we talk about the crisis in British dentistry, and will Reform voters survive to the next election? Hosts: Ed Campbell and Ava Santina Production: Seán Hickey, Sam Sharrocks, Oli Johnson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 08, 2024•47 min
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Today we break down Boris Johnson's appearance on the campaign trail warning against voting Reform and Labour. Laura also takes a very important call. Presenters: Ava Santina, Laura Beveridge, and Seán Hickey Producer: Laura Beveridge Sting design: Chris White Production: Seán Hickey and Oli Johnson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 03, 2024•33 min
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. It's almost over. Ava is joined by Producer Laura and Sean to chat the Tories' latest attack line on Keir Starmer, as well as what lessons Starmer should learn from the French elections. Presenters: Ava Santina, Laura Beveridge, and Seán Hickey Producer: Laura Beveridge Sting design: Chris White Production: Seán Hickey and Oli Johnson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 02, 2024•28 min
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. In this phone-call role play heavy episode, Ed and Ava chat Reform UK's candidates and whether it matters which party the Sun endorses. 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.
Jul 01, 2024•36 min
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. The PoliticsJOE podcast was recorded live on Sunday at the Apollo Theatre. Oli, Ava, and Ed were joined by special guest Mhairi Black for election campaign reflections, audience questions, and their voter confessions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 01, 2024•1 hr 36 min
Sleaford Mods' Jason Williamson swung by JOETowers to chat to Oli about the general election, class, welfare, and the possibility of socialism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 29, 2024•31 min
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. It's another Dudes Rock special, so expect chatting shit (literally), as well as Ed's report back from South Devon, where he was investigating the health of local democracy. Presenters: Oli Dugmore 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.
Jun 27, 2024•48 min
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Ava, Seán, and Laura have been out and about, across the country, visiting different constituencies from the Isle of Wight to Stoke-on-Trent, investigating what issues matter to voters. In this episode, they convene to discuss their findings. Presenters: Ava Santina, Laura Beveridge, and Seán Hickey Producer: Laura Beveridge Sting design: Chris White Production: Seán Hickey and Oli Johnson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 26, 2024•38 min
On today's episode we're (finally) getting to the gambling scandal that is following Rishi Sunak like a bad smell during the election campaign, and we wonder just how Keir Starmer's government will encourage growth in the UK if they gain power. Hosts: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell Production: Oli Johnson and Seán Hickey Sting Design: Chris White Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 25, 2024•33 min
Get your tickets to the live podcast here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/politicsjoe-live/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 24, 2024•55 min
Andrew Fisher was Director of Policy of the Labour Party, and was at the heart of Jeremy Corbyn's manifestos in 2017 and 2019. He swung by JOE Towers to speak to us about Keir Starmer's Labour manifesto, and what the country should expect if he takes power in July. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 23, 2024•35 min
Ava and Laura host a podcast special right outside the debate room at the University of York, before and after the party leaders' Question Time event. Get ticket for our live show on Sunday 30th June right bloody here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/politicsjoe-live/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 21, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Get ready for an evening of political banter and insightful analysis at The Apollo on Sunday, 30th June, as PoliticsJOE presents an unmissable Live Show ahead of the much-anticipated General Election. Join us for a night that promises to be a blend of political discourse, sharp analysis, and unfiltered opinions. All of this with the unique blend of wit, charm, and charisma that only PoliticsJOE can offer. This event is not only for the political buffs but also for the undecided voters who are lo...
Jun 21, 2024•30 sec
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Oli and Ava sit between two ferns to discuss why billionaires are backing Labour and whether inflation rates can save Rishi Sunak's campaign. 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.
Jun 19, 2024•30 min
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Oli and Ava go through Reform UK's manifesto, deciding pledge by pledge whether they're pro or con. Plus, Oli puts his foot in his mouth. Presenters: Oli Dugmore, 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.
Jun 18, 2024•37 min
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Oli, Ed, and Ava provide a post-match analysis of the weekend's Euros' fixtures and a preview of the Reform manifesto launch. Presenters: Oli Dugmore, 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.
Jun 17, 2024•44 min
Oli interviews The Thick of It creator Armando Iannucci about the UK general election, the rise of Nigel Farage and Reform UK, and the alienation of the general public by the main parties. Dr Strangelove opens on 8 October 2024 at the Noël Coward theatre in London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 16, 2024•46 min
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Today we're trawling through Labour's manifesto after Keir Starmer dropped on Thursday afternoon - and this time nobody's holding us back. No girls allowed. Presenters: Oli Dugmore, 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.
Jun 14, 2024•56 min
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Oli, Ed, and Ava analyse the pledges made in the Green Party manifesto - as well as questioning if Vichy France was an afters and the viability of nuclear deterrence theory. 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....
Jun 13, 2024•41 min
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Last night, Ava, Oli, and Ed recorded live from the PoliticsJOE dungeon, reacting to the somewhat painful to watch interrogation of Sunak and Starmer by Sky's Beth Rigby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 13, 2024•59 min
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE podcast. In a dudes rock episode, Oli and Ed analyse the pledges made in the Conservative manifesto, released yesterday, before discussing whether or not Rishi Sunak should attend the Euros. Presenters: Oli Dugmore 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....
Jun 12, 2024•49 min
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Can Oli ever forgive the Lib Dems for U-turning on tuition fees? Does Ava support their pledge for a written manifesto? And what does Love Island have to do with it all? Oli, Ava, and Ed discuss the Liberal Democrats' manifesto. 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....
Jun 11, 2024•45 min
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Ed's returned from Boston to chat with Oli about why the New Right swept up youth votes in the EU elections (causing a snap election in France) - and whether Farage could do that same. Then, they chat Friday night's Seven Party debate and heavy farm machinery. Presenters: Oli Dugmore 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....
Jun 10, 2024•58 min
Economist - and candidate for Swansea West - Torsten Bell swung by JOE Towers to deconstruct Labour and the Conservatives fiscal campaign pledges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 09, 2024•35 min
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. And to another day in the General Election campaign. Why is tax being treated like a dirty word? Do you like it when politicians cry? And should Welsh FM Vaughan Gething have accepted a £200,000 donation to his leadership campaign from a man convicted of environmental offences? Ava and Oli chat all of these questions and more. Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava Santina Producer: Laura Beveridge Sting design: Chris White Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstea...
Jun 06, 2024•31 min
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Oli, Ava, and Ed react to last night's debate between Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer. They chat cost of living, what each party offers young people, and whether it's ever appropriate to throw a milkshake at a politician. 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....
Jun 05, 2024•48 min
Welcome to PoliticsJOE. Before Ava heads to Clacton, she chats with Oli about its Reform UK candidate, Nigel Farage, who announced he was running yesterday. Then, they chat the Conservatives' fight-back with their latest pledge to cut immigration. 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 04, 2024•36 min