Dr Jan Halper-Hayes was a consultant to President Trump's transition team and Chair of Republicans Overseas from 2013-2016. As well as her political insight, Jan also shares her psychological insight on the President, politicians in general and her findings about successful men. Tickets for Matt's tour shows can be bought here: www.mattforde.com/live Follow Jan: @biz_shrink Follow Matt: @mattforde Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
Feb 15, 2018•1 hr 20 min
Paul Staines aka Guido Fawkes gives Matt a rare interview and takes us behind the scenes at Britain's most successful political blog site. As well as the history of the site and the driving force behind it, he and Matt discuss Paul's relationship with politics and politicians, his role in exposing the infamous 'Red Rag' story and a heck of a revelation about which influential individual was planning to buy the website off him and how much for. You can follow Paul on Twitter: @GuidoFawkes You can...
Feb 08, 2018•1 hr 5 min
James Cleverly, the new Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party, joins Matt for a riotous political hour. The pair discuss everything from housing to pornography. Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com Follow James on Twitter: @JamesCleverly Follow Matt on Twitter: @mattforde To buy tickets to the Political Party and Matt's other live dates go to www.mattforde.com/live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 02, 2018•1 hr 28 min
Owen Bennett, Deputy Political Editor of Huffington Post, gives us a first on the Political Party: a journalists perspective on politics. He takes Matt on a hilarious and magical journey into the Lobby - the exclusive group of reporters who are privy to regular briefings from Downing Street. Owen reflects on the highs and lows of the job, from bantering with Prime Ministers to getting spat at in the street. Decide which you think is worse... Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com Follow...
Jan 25, 2018•1 hr 6 min
Welcome to the new Political Party weekly. In the first episode of this bold new era Matt is joined by Theo Bertram who worked as a Special Adviser to both Tony Blair and Gordon Brown in Downing Street. Theo shares some brilliant inside stories that you won't hear anywhere else about working at the very top of UK politics, including going 'undercover' to record George Osborne... which doesn't exactly go to plan. Email the show with any questions, reactions or thoughts: politicalpartypodcast@gmai...
Jan 19, 2018•1 hr 6 min
An exciting announcement for the podcast and information on how to get tickets for the up and coming series of Unpsun on Dave TV Channel.Email: Unspuntickets@avalonuk.com with date you would like to come, your name and number of tickets required. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 10, 2018•3 min
Outspoken Conservative MP Anna Soubry and former London Mayor Ken Livingstone join Matt in the second of two shows recorded at the Leicester Square Theatre. Also features MP4 - the world's only Parliamentary rock band! For future dates please visit www.mattforde.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 24, 2017•1 hr 32 min
Former Conservative Party chair Baroness Sayeeda Warsi and former Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg join Matt to discuss their books, Cabinet rows, Christmas and why Sayeeda definitely wasn't part of an Islamist sleeper cell. The world's only Parliamentary rock band, MP4 are also part of the action. For future dates please visit www.mattforde.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 20, 2017•1 hr 24 min
Former Home Secretary Jacqui Smith tells Matt about what's it like taking protection to an Aston Villa game, the realities of Cabinet meetings, the pressures of being Home Secretary and why politicians shouldn't work with cats. You can follow Matt on Twitter here: @mattforde and Jacqui here: @jacqui_smith1 For tickets to the live shows, including the Christmas specials on 6 and 7 December and all of Matt's tour dates, go to www.mattforde.com/live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
Dec 05, 2017•1 hr 31 min
Labour MP Clive Lewis joins Matt to discuss his time serving in Afghanistan, Labour's changing fortunes under Corbyn, Clive's own experience of apologising for offence language and lots more. You can follow Matt here: @mattforde and Clive here: @labourlewis For tickets to the live shows, including the Christmas specials on 6 and 7 December and all of Matt's tour dates, go to www.mattforde.com/live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 28, 2017•1 hr 23 min
One of the biggest beasts in the history of British politics joins Matt for a unique discussion, covering Margaret Thatcher, Brexit and iPhones. It's an enlightening interview with an era-defining politician. Matt is on a nationwide tour from this weekend and you can get tickets for all of his shows here: www.mattforde.com/live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 29, 2017•1 hr 23 min
In a special episode recorded at the Edinburgh festival, Matt is joined by former Chancellor Alistair Darling. Alistair was Chancellor of the Exchequer during the most turbulent period since the war, and also at the centre of another major event – leading the campaign against Scottish independence referendum of 2014. For tickets to Matt Forde's Live dates go to www.mattforde.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 18, 2017•1 hr 3 min
The former Conservative leader and Foreign Secretary joins Matt to reflect on the recent 2017 General Election and talk about his fascinating career. Arguably the funniest Parliamentarian of his generation, William gives a frank and hilarious account of the state of British and global politics. Tickets for Matt's brand new Edinburgh show can be bought here: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/matt-forde-a-show-hastily-rewritten-in-light-of-recent-events-again Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...
Jun 30, 2017•1 hr 24 min
Matt is joined this month by Chris Huhne, British journalist and former politician who was the Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for Eastleigh from 2005 to 2013. You can still get FREE tickets to the last two episodes of UNSPUN Series 3, Sunday 4th June and Wednesday the 7th June at www.tvrecordings.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 02, 2017•1 hr 22 min
Matt is joined this month by Anna Soubry, MP for Broxtowe in Nottinghamshire since the 2010. Filming for UNSPUN Series 3 begins on the 17th May 2017 in London and continues every Wednesday and Sunday until 7th June. As a subscriber to the podcast you can get exclusive guaranteed tickets to Unspun recordings by emailing: unspuntickets@avalonuk.com Subject: FREE UNSPUN TICKETS Body: quantity of seats you would like and Date(s)you want to attend Show dates are: London Studios: May 17th, 21st, 24th,...
May 11, 2017•1 hr 27 min
This is the podcast version of Unspun with Matt Forde. You can watch the show in full on Dave catch-up online. dave.uktv.co.uk/shows/unspun-with-matt-forde/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 11, 2017•33 min
Former education secretary MP Nicky Morgan sat down with Matt on the day Article 50 was triggered and discuss what life has been like in her diverse roles in government. You can get FREE tickets to the season finale of UNSPUN at www.tvrecordings.com For live dates and more info on up-and-coming events please visit www.mattforde.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 31, 2017•1 hr 17 min
This is the podcast version of Unspun with Matt Forde. You can watch the show in full on Dave catch-up online. dave.uktv.co.uk/shows/unspun-with-matt-forde/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 27, 2017•23 min
This is the podcast version of Unspun with Matt Forde. You can watch the show in full on Dave catch-up online. dave.uktv.co.uk/shows/unspun-with-matt-forde/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 18, 2017•22 min
This is the podcast version of Unspun with Matt Forde. You can watch the show in full on Dave catch-up online. dave.uktv.co.uk/shows/unspun-with-matt-forde/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 13, 2017•23 min
This is the podcast version of Unspun with Matt Forde. You can watch the show in full on Dave catch-up online. dave.uktv.co.uk/shows/unspun-with-matt-forde/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 03, 2017•22 min
Matt is joined this month by Labour party MP for Leicester South and shadow secretary of state for health, Jon Ashworth. Book FREE tickets to see live recording of UNSPUN with Matt Forde weekly from Tuesday the 28th Feb 2017 here: www.tvrecordings.com and find out more at: www.mattforde.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 24, 2017•1 hr 21 min
Matt is joined by Labour rising star Jess Phillips on the latest Political Party Podcast. For future shows visit www.mattforde.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 26, 2017•1 hr 32 min
Matt hosted a Christmas Special political party with on stage guests Alastair Campbell and Ed Balls, there was also music from Unspun live band of MP4. For future dates please visit www.mattforde.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 16, 2016•1 hr 30 min
Matt is joined on stage this month by Paddy Ashdown, politician and former diplomat who served as Leader of the Liberal Democrats from 1988 until August 1999. For future dates please visit www.mattforde.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 06, 2016•1 hr 34 min
Matt is joined on stage this month by Ed Balls who was the Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer when he lost his seat in 2015. Ed has recently been labeled a "National Treasure" whilst competing on BBC One's - Strictly Come Dancing. For future dates please visit www.mattforde.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 28, 2016•1 hr 34 min
This is the podcast version of Unspun with Matt Forde. You can watch the show in full on Dave catch-up online.dave.uktv.co.uk/shows/unspun-with-matt-forde/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 24, 2016•16 min
This is the podcast version of Unspun with Matt Forde. Watch the full show every Wednesday on Dave at 10pm.Watch this episode in full at dave.uktv.co.uk/shows/unspun-with-matt-forde/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 17, 2016•14 min
This is the podcast version of Unspun with Matt Forde. Watch the full show every Wednesday on Dave at 10pm.Watch this episode in full at dave.uktv.co.uk/shows/unspun-with-matt-forde/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 07, 2016•16 min
Matt is joined on stage this month by Nick Clegg who was deputy prime minister during the Cameron coalition and previous leader of the Liberal Democrats, Nick has been MP for Sheffield Hallam since 2005. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 30, 2016•1 hr 20 min