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PoliticsJOE Podcast

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This is PoliticsJOE's podcast - the only explicitly anti-nonce podcast in the UK.


Reporting on British politics with a sense of humour, the podcast is a recorded version of the conversations we have after work.


So pull up a stool, pour yourself a cold one, and laugh through the misery alongside us.

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Episodes

The re-unification of Trump and Farage

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, 202440 min

Another round: There are no 'good chaps' left in parliament

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, 202429 min

Conservative Civil War

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, 202439 min

Prison Reform UK

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, 202447 min

Boris is back

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, 202433 min

The Tories' latest attack line isn't working

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, 202428 min

Lee Anderson: Hard for Ashfield

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, 202436 min

PoliticsJOE live at the Apollo Theatre

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, 20241 hr 36 min

Sh***ing in Rishi Sunak's pond

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, 202448 min

Is Rishi Sunak about to lose his seat?

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, 202438 min

Build prisons, spur growth

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, 202433 min

200TH EPISODE BONANZA

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, 202455 min

Another round: A socialist analysis of Labour's manifesto

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, 202435 min

Leaders' Question Time Warm Up and Reaction LIVE

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, 20241 hr 5 min

Very Special Liveshow Reminder

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, 202430 sec

Between two nerds

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, 202430 min

Reform UK's "contract" analysis

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, 202437 min

It's all kicking off

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, 202444 min

Another round: Armando Iannucci breaks down Rishi Sunak's election campaign

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, 202446 min

Labour manifesto analysis

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, 202456 min

Green Party manifesto analysis

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, 202441 min

Sky News Leaders' Debate analysis

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, 202459 min

Conservative manifesto analysis

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, 202449 min

Lib Dem manifesto analysis

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, 202445 min

Young people are voting for the New Right

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, 202458 min

Tax isn't a dirty word

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, 202431 min

Leaders' debate analysis

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, 202448 min

Nigel Farage is running

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, 202436 min
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