On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian are discussing the first week of the General Election campaign, as the Conservatives get off to a rocky start. Then, in You Ask Us, they answer your questions about the new Speaker and, finally, Anoosh runs us through a new report on food banks. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers . If you haven't signed up yet, visit newstate...
Nov 07, 2019•31 min
On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian discuss the first findings of the report into the Grenfell fire which was presented to Parliament today. Then, in You Ask Us, they speak to Lib Dem MEP Luisa Porritt about life in the European Parliament, and then, finally, they get onto the subject of the December 12th General Election. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers . I...
Oct 31, 2019•42 min
On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian are defying technical limitations to bring you the latest updates from a(nother) tumultuous week in Brexit. They also discuss whether a Christmas General Election is becoming more or less likely by the day. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers . If you haven't signed up yet, visit newstatesman.com/subscribe to purchase your sub...
Oct 24, 2019•30 min
On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Ailbhe Rea have finally completely their conference marathon, returning from Aberdeen with tales of the Granite City, the SNP, and Richard Curtis. In You Ask Us, they tackle your questions about Boris Johnson's deal and, finally, Ailbhe brings tidings from the candidates to fill John Bercow shoes as Speaker. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers...
Oct 17, 2019•27 min
On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian are joined by Ailbhe Rea and Patrick Maguire at a live event in London to discuss conference season and bring you a mega You Ask Us, as they answer questions on subjects ranging from Jeremy Corbyn's successor to whether anyone will bother turning out for a winter election. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers . If you haven't s...
Oct 10, 2019•1 hr 3 min
On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian recap Tory conference as a worse-for-wear Stephen returns from Manchester. Then, in You Ask Us, they consider your questions on whether the next election will be about Brexit, before rounding up by looking at Labour's Universal Credit announcements. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers . If you haven't signed up yet, visit news...
Oct 03, 2019•27 min
On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian have returned (in one piece) from Labour conference in Brighton, which they recap along with the news of the Supreme Court's ruling on Boris Johnson's prorogation of Parliament. Then, in You Ask Us, they answer your question on why the ERG didn't bite for Theresa May's deal. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers . If you haven't...
Sep 26, 2019•28 min
On this week's New Statesman podcast, Stephen Bush and Ailbhe Rea discuss the Liberal Democrat conference in Bournemouth and whether the party is ready to welcome defectors with open arms. Then, Stephen talks to Emily Bootle about a new BBC app trying to make classical music accessible to the masses. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers . If you haven't signed up yet, visit newstatesman.com/subscri...
Sep 19, 2019•28 min
On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Ailbhe Rea are discussing the latest from Parliament, as Labour duck a general election and John Bercow heads for the exit door. Then, in You Ask Us, they consider whether Corbyn ought to shift the dial further towards remain, and what the implications would be for the Lib Dems. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers . If you haven't signed up ye...
Sep 12, 2019•33 min
On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian are bringing you the latest analysis as the country creeps ever closer to a general election. They also cast an eye over Sajid Javid's spending review and, in You Ask Us, answer your questions on the the timing and complexion of the country's trip to the polls. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers . If you haven't signed up yet...
Sep 05, 2019•30 min
On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian are discussing Boris Johnson's move to prorogue Parliament. They also touch upon the (long-awaited) spending review and, in You Ask Us, consider whether Jeremy Corbyn is stealthily using the media to his advantage. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers . If you haven't signed up yet, visit newstatesman.com/subscribe to purchase ...
Aug 29, 2019•28 min
On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Anoosh Chakelian and Stephen Bush are talking about how the preposterous idea of a government of national unity became part of mainstream political discourse. Then, in You Ask Us, they consider whether we're prepared for no deal and, finally, Anoosh is joined by Emily Bootle to discuss whether comedy panel shows have run their course. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nss...
Aug 22, 2019•32 min
On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush is joined by Patrick Maguire to look at the Tories' recent pledges and wonder whether they might be on election footing. Then, Stephen talks to Hettie O'Brien about political optimism before Patrick returns for You Ask Us, where this week they're looking at why independent candidates face such an uphill struggle. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscriber...
Aug 15, 2019•30 min
On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush is joined by Ailbhe Rea to discuss whether Downing Street's new supremo, Dominic Cummings, is a genius or a charlatan. Then, in You Ask Us, they consider whether a deal is likely to return to the commons, and, finally, they wonder whether writing your dissertation over night is really something to be proud of. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers ....
Aug 08, 2019•26 min
On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian discuss new Prime Minister Boris Johnson's tour of the United Kingdom. Then, they discuss stories of migrant communities, before, in You Ask Us, tackling your question as to whether the PM could be unseated in his home seat of Uxbridge. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers . If you haven't signed up yet, visit newstatesman.com/...
Aug 01, 2019•31 min
On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Patrick Maguire to discuss Boris Johnson's arrival at No.10, his cabinet appointments and the controversial strategist joining his team. Then, she's joined by Sarah Manavis to discuss the New Statesman's new culture newsletter, The Dress Down, and finally, in You Ask Us, Anoosh and Patrick consider whether Prime Minister Johnson might call a second referendum. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free...
Jul 25, 2019•27 min
On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Anoosh Chakelian and Stephen Bush are looking back on Theresa May's premiership: will historians rehabilitate her or savage her reputation? Then, they answer your questions on social care before, in You Ask Us, considering whether (new) Labour should be careful about how it talks about New Labour. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers . If you haven't signed up ...
Jul 18, 2019•26 min
On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian discuss the resignation of Kim Darroch, the UK's ambassador to the US, and what it means for civil servants' trust in their political colleagues. Then, in You Ask Us, they look at Labour's new Brexit policy and, finally, consider how social care funding has hit the agenda in the Tory leadership race. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssu...
Jul 11, 2019•27 min
On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian discuss the economic tussling of the Tory leadership contenders, Labour's trigger ballot crisis, and, in You Ask Us, they wonder whether the Conservatives could electorally weather a move to the economic left. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers . If you haven't signed up yet, visit newstatesman.com/subscribe to purchase your ...
Jul 04, 2019•35 min
On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian discuss the latest controversy around Boris Johnson, and whether we ought to be outraged by his deceit. Then, in You Ask Us, they look at Labour and Conservatives' deselection issues, before asking whether the Tories are doing enough to combat Islamophobia within their party. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers . If you haven'...
Jun 27, 2019•36 min
On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Helen Lewis and Stephen Bush are together for the final time. They discuss Brexit, the Tory leadership race and the problems facing all the major parties, before Helen interviews comedian Ahir Shah about race, politics and his new show Dots. Then, finally, in You Ask Us they tackle two questions: should parties trash their own records? And what's wrong with political journalism? If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to ...
Jun 20, 2019•1 hr
On this week's New Statesman podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian are discussing the launches of a number of Tory leadership challengers, not least a certain Boris Johnson. In You Ask Us, they question whether he is truly the electable behemoth some in his party think, and, finally, they turn their attention to the forgotten leadership race, where Jo Swinson and Ed Davey are facing off for the keys to the Liberal Democrats. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert f...
Jun 13, 2019•31 min
On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Helen Lewis and Stephen Bush are discussing Donald Trump's state visit to the UK, and whether there's any point to all the pomp and ceremony. Then, Helen talks to Ben Power, writer of The Lehman Trilogy, about how to dramatise centuries of the financial system, and, finally, in You Ask Us, we say goodbye to (most of) Change UK and answer your questions about whether the remaining MPs can make it to conference season. If you are a New Statesman digital subscr...
Jun 06, 2019•40 min
On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Helen Lewis and Stephen Bush are analysing the results from the European elections and considering whether there are any broader political messages to be extracted from the wreckage. Then they turn their eye to the question of the next Tory leader, rattling through the rabble of runners and riders (correct as of time of recording!). If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssub...
May 30, 2019•35 min
On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian sit down on polling day to discuss how the European elections are playing second fiddle to Theresa May and her reluctance to secede. Then, in You Ask Us, they discuss the new political act of 'milkshaking' before finishing with a consideration of Arsenal, Armenia and whether oil money has ruined football. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com...
May 23, 2019•28 min
On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian are discussing the upcoming European elections, and whether the latest polling is more ominous for Labour or the Tories. Then, in You Ask Us, they answer your questions on what's going wrong for Change UK, before considering the end of the Jeremy Kyle show and what provision for mental health aftercare reality TV should offer. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by vis...
May 16, 2019•28 min
On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Helen Lewis and Stephen Bush are looking back on the lessons learnt from last week's local elections. Then, in You Ask Us, they tackle the question of the smaller parties and how they can gain traction in a media climate not actively seeking their input. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers . If you haven't signed up yet, visit newstatesman.com/subscribe to pur...
May 09, 2019•39 min
On this episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Helen Lewis and Stephen Bush are discussing this week's local elections and what their importance might be. Then, Helen is joined by satirist Matt Forde to consider whether there's anything to admire in modern politics, and finally, in You Ask Us, Helen and Stephen return to Brexit in order to answer your questions on whether anything is changing. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting...
May 02, 2019•43 min
On this week's New Statesman podcast, Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Patrick Maguire and Eleni Courea to talk about Change UK (aka The Independent Group) who have launched their slate of candidates ahead of the European elections. Then, for something a bit different, Helen Lewis joins Anoosh to discuss Fleabag and the media's outrage cycle. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers . If you haven't signe...
Apr 25, 2019•30 min
On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Helen Lewis and Stephen Bush are joined by Anoosh Chakelian for an episode looking at politics beyond Westminster – firstly in Wales, and then discussing local elections in Maidenhead and Hartlepool. Then, in You Ask Us, they're recommending ways to enjoy your politics-free week as Parliament heads to recess. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers . If you haven'...
Apr 18, 2019•32 min
