On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Ailbhe Rea discuss the rest of the UK following Scotland in receiving a controversial set of A-level results. Then, in You Ask Us, they take some listener feedback on Priti Patel and ask what makes her a good political operator. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers . Send us your You Ask Us questions at youaskus.co.uk . If you haven't signed up...
Aug 14, 2020•34 min
On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Ailbhe Rea discuss Labour MP Dawn Butler being pulled over by the police. Then, in You Ask Us, they tackle your question on what the modern signifier of being middle class is. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers . Send us your You Ask Us questions at youaskus.co.uk . If you haven't signed up yet, visit newstatesman.com/subscribe to purchase yo...
Aug 11, 2020•38 min
On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the appetite for the government's Eat Out to Help Out policy. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your question on the Scottish school grades debacle. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers . Send us your You Ask Us questions at youaskus.co.uk . If you haven't signed up yet, visit newstatesman.com/subscribe to purchase...
Aug 07, 2020•38 min
On today's New Statesman Podcast, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea are joined by the SDLP MP for South Belfast Claire Hanna for a special conversation about the life and legacy of John Hume, one of the principal architects of Northern Irish peace, who died today at the age of 83. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers . Send us your You Ask Us questions at youaskus.co.uk . If you haven't signed up yet...
Aug 04, 2020•27 min
On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the prospect of a second wave and Ailbhe gives the team an update on the situation in Belfast. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on the chances of Boris Johnson (politically) surviving another round of covid-19 shutdown. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers . Send us your You Ask Us questions at ...
Jul 31, 2020•30 min
On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian discuss Boris Johnson's obesity busting plans. Then, in You Ask Us, they answer questions on London's post-covid future and how an independent Scotland would've eased the lockdown. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers . Send us your You Ask Us questions at youaskus.co.uk . If you haven't signed up yet, visit newstatesman.com/su...
Jul 28, 2020•29 min
On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian discuss Prime Minister Boris Johnson's trip to Scotland and what's next for the independence movement. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your question on Downing Street's shake-up of Whitehall communications. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers . Send us your You Ask Us questions at youaskus.co.uk . If you haven't signed up yet, visi...
Jul 24, 2020•27 min
On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the positive news coming out of the Oxford trial looking at a coronavirus vaccine. Then, in You Ask Us, they examine the counterfactual looking at whether the Lib Dems' decision to support a 2019 General Election backfired. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers . Send us your You Ask Us questions a...
Jul 21, 2020•25 min
On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian sit down to appraise Keir Starmer's first hundred days as Labour leader. Then, in You Ask Us, they cast their eye over the Chris Grayling debacle and what it says about the government's party management. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers . Send us your You Ask Us questions at youaskus.co.uk . If you haven't signed up yet, visit ...
Jul 17, 2020•30 min
On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the government's confusingly non-committal policy on returning to work, and then, in You Ask Us, they answer your question on whether Keir Starmer is in danger of being 'Captain Hindsight' at PMQs. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers . Send us your You Ask Us questions at youaskus.co.uk . If you haven't signed ...
Jul 14, 2020•28 min
On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea take a look at Rishi Sunak's mini-budget, as well as the response of Anneliese Dodds, Labour's shadow chancellor. Then, in You Ask Us, they tackle the counterfactual: what would Sajid Javid's chancellorship have looked like during this crisis? If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers . Send us your You Ask Us...
Jul 10, 2020•39 min
On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss their results from the latest iteration of the political compass test, and then, in You Ask Us, look at the power sharing agreement in Northern Ireland and how it's faring during a coronavirus-related scandal. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers . Send us your You Ask Us questions at youaskus.co.uk . If you...
Jul 07, 2020•32 min
On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Anoosh Chakelian interviews David Ottewell, Head of Data Journalism, about the special edition of the New Statesman that dissects the coronavirus crisis via the use of data and polling. Then, in You Ask Us, Stephen Bush and Ailbhe Rea answer your question on Keir Starmer's stance on the Black Lives Matter movement. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers . Send us...
Jul 03, 2020•34 min
On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the departure of Mark Sedwill as Cabinet Secretary and consider what's next for the fractious relationship between Boris Johnson's government and the Civil Service. Then, in You Ask Us, they answer your questions on where the sacking of Rebecca Long-Bailey leaves the Labour left. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssub...
Jun 30, 2020•30 min
On today's New Statesman Podcast, with Stephen Bush having to shoot off seconds before recording in order to cover Rebecca Long-Bailey's sacking, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea are left to look at the fallout and how Robert Jenrick has avoided the same fate on the Conservative benches. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your question on Boris Johnson's struggles with party management. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesm...
Jun 25, 2020•34 min
On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the Labour Together report into the party's 2019 general election performance, and how Layla Moran is trying to position the Lib Dems to drink Labour's milkshake. Then, in You Ask Us, the gang take your question on Opposition Day Debates and whether they can achieve anything. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscri...
Jun 23, 2020•30 min
On today's New Statesman Podcast, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea are joined by the New Statesman's International Editor, Jeremy Cliffe, and US Editor, Emily Tamkin, ahead of the launch of their new podcast, World Review. The team discuss how Britain is perceived around the world in 2020, how India and China figure in global geopolitics, and, in You Ask Us, tackle your questions on Biden versus Trump. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by...
Jun 19, 2020•33 min
On today's New Statesman Podcast, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss Boris Johnson's vague announcement of a racism inquiry and whether it's a serious prospect, and then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on the furore around changes to the Gender Recognition Act. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers . Send us your You Ask Us questions at youaskus.co.uk . If you haven't signed up yet, vi...
Jun 16, 2020•26 min
On this episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the government's introduction of 'bubbles' into the coronavirus messaging, and then, in You Ask Us, look at the different perspectives being offered in Britain's debate over its statues If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers . Send us your You Ask Us questions at youaskus.co.uk . If you haven't signed ...
Jun 12, 2020•27 min
On this week's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the weekend's Black Lives Matter protests and the toppling of the Edward Colston statue in Bristol. Then, in You Ask Us, they tackle the counterfactual of whether Jeremy Corbyn and Keir Starmer's time as Leader of the Opposition would've been more effective in the reverse order. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstate...
Jun 09, 2020•29 min
On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian are joined by Gary Younge to discuss his cover piece which looks at how systemic racism has impacted Britain's covid-19 response, and how the George Floyd protests in America could catalyse a movement. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers . Send us your You Ask Us questions at youaskus.co.uk . If you haven't signed up yet, visit ne...
Jun 05, 2020•29 min
On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the decision to reopen schools and Parliament, and whether this is a premature move in the fight against the novel coronavirus. Then, in You Ask Us, they look at the killing of George Floyd in America, and the shape of this moment here in Britain. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers . Send us your You Ask U...
Jun 02, 2020•37 min
On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian, Ailbhe Rea and, for the final time, Patrick Maguire, sit down to discuss Boris Johnson's performance in the face of scrutiny from select committee chairs. Then, You Ask Us turns into You Ask Patrick, as he relives his finest moments at the New Statesman, including the juicy details of how he speared his white whale: Robert Kilroy-Silk. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast...
May 29, 2020•26 min
On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian, Ailbhe Rea and Patrick Maguire discuss the story that dominated the bank holiday weekend: Dominic Cummings and his trip to Durham. Then, in You Ask Us, they talk about their experiences in the manufactured world of political punditry. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers . Send us your You Ask Us questions at youaskus.co.uk . If ...
May 27, 2020•35 min
On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss how the economic impact of covid-19 is pushing its way to the political foreground. Then, in You Ask Us, they tackle your question on whether PMQs has any cut-through in the 'real world'. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers . Send us your You Ask Us questions at youaskus.co.uk . If you haven't signed up yet...
May 22, 2020•28 min
On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the thorny question of when schools ought to return, before, in You Ask Us, looking at the lessons that might be learnt from the Liberal Democrats 2019 election autopsy. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers . Send us your You Ask Us questions at youaskus.co.uk . If you haven't signed up yet, visit...
May 19, 2020•29 min
On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea gather to discuss whether Keir Starmer turned PMQs into an effective opposition moment. Then, in You Ask Us, we turn to digital culture writer Sarah Manavis to look at the rise of eco-fascism. 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 subsc...
May 15, 2020•28 min
On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the confusion surrounding the government's latest round of coronavirus communications. Then, in You Ask Us, they pitch their fantasy political parties and who would lead them. 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 subscription. ...
May 12, 2020•29 min
On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Patrick Maguire and Ailbhe Rea replace Stephen Bush with Steve Baker to ask the former-ERG chair to explain why he thinks lockdown needs lifting. They also discuss how public opinion is impacting the early days of Keir Starmer's leadership. 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...
May 08, 2020•34 min
On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Anoosh Chakelian, Ailbhe Rea and Patrick Maguire take a look at the 'constructive criticism' strategy of Keir Starmer's front bench, before putting their collective boffinery to the task of answering your questions on how to avoid reading British politics as a soap opera. 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.co...
May 05, 2020•29 min
