On today's New Statesman podcast, Stephen Bush and Ailbhe Rea gather to discuss the latest news from the Oxford vaccine trial, and what impact a return to normality in 2021 ought to have on government policy in the here and now. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on what Keir Starmer's endgame is in tackling Labour's antisemitism problems. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers . Send us y...
Nov 24, 2020•34 min
On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea are joined by special guest Gordon Brown to discuss devolution, Scottish Labour, Jeremy Corbyn, the covid crisis and much more. 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 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 20, 2020•25 min
On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea look at the fallout from the departure of Dominic Cummings and analyse the ideological rifts at No.10. Then, in You Ask Us, they consider Labour's chances of upsetting the odds at the next election. 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 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
Nov 17, 2020•35 min
On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian discuss the departure of Downing Street's comms supremo, Lee Cain, and what it means for the future of the Johnson administration. Then, in You Ask Us, they answer your questions on Croydon council going bankrupt. 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 . Hosted on Acast. See acast...
Nov 13, 2020•30 min
On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the impact that frosty relations between President-Elect Joe Biden and Boris Johnson could mean for the UK's pursuit of a trade deal with the US. Then they tackle the issue that is turning communities on one another all across London: low traffic neighbourhoods. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscriber...
Nov 10, 2020•38 min
On today's episode of the New Statesman podcast, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the first day of Lockdown 2.0 and the announcement that the furlough scheme will be extended into 2021. Then, for You Ask Us, they're joined by US Editor Emily Tamkin to probe her on what on earth is happening her side of the Atlantic. 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 ...
Nov 06, 2020•28 min
On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the imminent return of lockdown, and how it's dividing the nation and government. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on the successes and failures of Angela Rayner as Labour's deputy leader. 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 . Hosted on Acast. S...
Nov 03, 2020•31 min
On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss EHRC's verdict on antisemitism in the Labour party, as well as the suspension of Jeremy Corbyn. Then, in You Ask Us, they're joined by US Editor Emily Tamkin, to get the lowdown from Washington ahead of next week's Presidential election. 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...
Oct 30, 2020•38 min
On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the latest round of Marcus Rashford vs the Government over Free School Meals. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on regulating source attribution in journalism. 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 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...
Oct 27, 2020•35 min
On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the new measures announced by Rishi Sunak – and whether his star is falling – and the response from Andy Burnham that has seen him dubbed 'King in the North'. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your question on how seriously we should take a politician's voting record. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers . Send us ...
Oct 23, 2020•41 min
On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the Welsh 'firebreak' and the continued uncertainty over regional lockdowns. Then, in You Ask Us, they field your questions on whether Keir Starmer is still a man of the 'soft Left'. 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 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
Oct 20, 2020•39 min
On today's New Statesman Podcast, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the move to bring London up to a 'tier two' covid warning, and then, in You Ask Us, are joined by Stephen Bush to answer your questions on Dan Carden's resignation and what it could mean for 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 . Send us your You Ask Us questions at youaskus.co.uk . Hosted on Acast. See ...
Oct 16, 2020•27 min
On this episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the government's new three-tier system for covid control, and how the Labour party has responded. Then, You Ask Us temporarily makes way for Ailbhe Asks Anoosh, as we look at the data on people dying at home during the 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 questions at youaskus.co....
Oct 13, 2020•34 min
On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea gather to discuss the latest rumours about local lockdown restrictions, and then, in You Ask Us, take your questions on Labour's approach to the Covert Human Intelligence Sources Bill. 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...
Oct 09, 2020•29 min
On September 11th 2001, as he faced incalculable losses after the terrorist attacks that day, President George W Bush made a call to his greatest international ally: British Prime Minister Tony Blair. 18 months later, Bush and Blair led a coalition into a war that went horribly wrong. David Dimbleby, one of the BBC’s best known news hosts and reporters, takes us back to those crucial 18 months. Talking to prime ministers, politicians, spies and weapons inspectors he asks how and why we came to i...
Oct 07, 2020•6 min
On this special episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea are joined by Dr Phil Whitaker, a GP and the New Statesman's health columnist, to get his perspective from the long months inside the covid 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 questions at youaskus.co.uk . If you haven't signed up yet, visit newstatesman.com/subscribe to purchase...
Oct 06, 2020•27 min
On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Ailbhe Rea discuss the leaked reports that Priti Patel was considering sending asylum seekers to far-flung offshore detention centres, such as on Ascension Island in the South Atlantic. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on the route forward for Labour in Scotland. 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 ...
Oct 02, 2020•30 min
On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the troubled return of students to British universities. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on what the installation of Charles Moore and Paul Dacre at the BBC and Ofcom means for the future of the press. 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 y...
Sep 29, 2020•27 min
On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea look at the Chancellor's post-furlough economic plans and ask whether they go far enough. Then they answer your question on how the government intends to manage unlocking as it rolls out test and trace. 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 hav...
Sep 25, 2020•23 min
On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss Labour's virtual conference and Anneliese Dodds' speech. Then, in You Ask Us, they run listeners through the activities they're trying to squeeze in before the second 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 newstat...
Sep 22, 2020•27 min
On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss whether we are heading for a second national lockdown. Then, in You Ask Us, they answer your question on what the government's ultimate goal with the Internal Market Bill 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, ...
Sep 18, 2020•30 min
On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea dissect the dissent on Tory benches over the Internal Market Bill and, in You Ask Us, field your questions on what marks the new Conservative MPs out from the rest of the parliamentary party. 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 ...
Sep 15, 2020•28 min
On today's New Statesman Podcast, Anoosh Chakelian, Stephen Bush and Ailbhe Rea discuss the government's latest limitations, imposed to stop a resurgence of the coronavirus. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on the evolution of Keir Starmer's leadership position. 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...
Sep 11, 2020•30 min
On today's New Statesman Podcast, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea are joined by Anand Menon, director of the UK in a Changing Europe think tank, to discuss the latest Brexit news, as the government's 'oven-ready' deal starts to look more half-baked. Then, in You Ask Us, Stephen Bush joins to take your questions on why new Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey has ruled out campaigning to rejoin the EU. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting...
Sep 08, 2020•30 min
On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss Richard Leonard's position as leader of Scottish Labour and its long term viability. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on the dissatisfaction of Tory backbenchers and how many U-turns until it's the coup's turn. 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.u...
Sep 04, 2020•35 min
On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe discuss the government's conflicted 'back to the office' strategy and the economic challenges it poses. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on how the BBC fits into the political landscape. 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 si...
Sep 02, 2020•35 min
On today's New Statesman Podcast, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss Ed Davey's election as leader of the Liberal Democrats, and the new support rules for quarantining workers. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on whether U-turns are actually good. 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 newsta...
Aug 28, 2020•30 min
On today's New Statesman Podcast, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the final furlong of the Lib Dems' leadership race and then, in You Ask Us, take your question on whether middle class drug consumption should be the focus of greater scrutiny from the media and policy makers. 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 25, 2020•36 min
On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the government's plans to scrap Public Health England and place Dido Harding in charge of its replacement. Then, in You Ask Us, the team answer your questions on the schemes – like the furlough and rent eviction pauses – that are set to finish. 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 q...
Aug 21, 2020•39 min
On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the latest in the summer of U-turns, as the government disown the algorithm responsible for last week's controversial A-level results. Then, in You Ask Us, they discuss how severe the Labour party's internal rumblings really are. 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 youasku...
Aug 18, 2020•31 min
