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Is Rishi Sunak about to lose his seat?

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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 BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey and Oli JohnsonSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain 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 CampbellProduction: Oli Johnson and Seán HickeySting Design: Chris WhiteSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 25, 202433 min

200TH EPISODE BONANZA

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Get your tickets to the live podcast here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/politicsjoe-live/Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain 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.Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 23, 202434 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/ Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 21, 20241h 5m

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 looking for clarity before they cast their vote. Even if you’re simply looking for an exciting way to spend your Sunday night, the PoliticsJOE Pre-Election Live Show is the place to be.Tickets are available here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/politicsjoe-live/ Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 21, 20240 min

Between two nerds

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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 SantinaProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey and Oli JohnsonSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 19, 202429 min

Reform UK's "contract" analysis

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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 CampbellProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey and Oli JohnsonSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 18, 202437 min

It's all kicking off

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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 CampbellProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey and Oli JohnsonSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 17, 202443 min

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

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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. Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain 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 CampbellProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey and Oli JohnsonSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 14, 202456 min

Green Party manifesto analysis

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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 CampbellProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey and Shawnee LinsteadSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 13, 202440 min

Sky News Leaders' Debate analysis

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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. Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 13, 202459 min

Conservative manifesto analysis

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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 CampbellProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey and Shawnee LinsteadSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 12, 202449 min

Lib Dem manifesto analysis

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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 CampbellProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey and Shawnee LinsteadSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain 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 CampbellProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey and Shawnee LinsteadSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 10, 202457 min

Torsten Bell: Economist breaks down Labour and Tories election campaign promises

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Economist - and candidate for Swansea West - Torsten Bell swung by JOE Towers to deconstruct Labour and the Conservatives fiscal campaign pledges. Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 9, 202434 min

Tax isn't a dirty word

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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 SantinaProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey and Shawnee LinsteadSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 6, 202430 min

Leaders' debate analysis

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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 SantinaProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey and Shawnee LinsteadSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 5, 202447 min

Nigel Farage is running

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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 SantinaProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey and Shawnee LinsteadSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 4, 202436 min

Keir Starmer goes nuclear

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Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.Kemi Badenoch fumbled this morning's broadcast round on single sex spaces, while Keir Starmer announced a nuclear triple lock.Oli and Ava chat these stories and more - like where Oli gets his shirts from and digging up the plague dead to build the Elizabeth line.Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava SantinaProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey and Shawnee LinsteadSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 3, 202447 min

On the campaign trail: Is Keir Starmer a socialist?

This week, three Corbynites found themselves at the mercy of the Labour leader’s wrath. Two deselected, one on the brink. There’s a growing consensus that Starmer was hoping to rid the party of socialists before the general election. So do we believe him when he describes himself as one?Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 3, 202413 min

First Minister John Swinney: Can the SNP hold their seats?

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Speaking exclusively to PoliticsJOE, the first minister of Scotland demands the UK recognises the state of Palestine, and answers questions on the expenses scandal engulfing his government.Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 1, 202414 min

Dudes Rock the General Election

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Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.In a Dudes Rock special, Oli and Ed chat Green Party politics after their campaign launch yesterday, as well as the topic that two British journalists are most qualified to talk about: Trump and the US election.Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ed Campbell Producer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Shawnee LinsteadSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 31, 202452 min

The Labour Purge

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Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.Ed's returned from Scotland and reports back with the latest from the First Minister and SNP. Then, Ava chats Labour de-selections, following last night's Stand with Diane rally.Presenters: Ed Campbell and Ava SantinaProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey and Shawnee LinsteadSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 30, 202434 min

What's going on with Labour and Diane Abbott?

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Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.Labour continue to hold the headlines in week two of general election buildup. Today we get into news that Diane Abbott has been blocked from running for Labour in her constituency of Hackney North and Stoke Newington.Then we're talking NHS privatisation, after Wes Streeting touted the benefits of using the private sector in the NHS.Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava SantinaProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey and Shawnee LinsteadSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 29, 202446 min

Once more unto the breach

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Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.The Conservatives are offering pensioners a triple lock on their pensions - and young people a year in the the Army.Oli and Ava discuss this, Carol Vorderman, and Parties' positions on Gaza.Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ed Campbell, and Ava SantinaProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey and Shawnee LinsteadSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 28, 202435 min

On the campaign trail: Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Corbyn

Did Rishi Sunak call the election to avoid pushing through certain new laws? Why haven’t we been talking about Palestine? And what’s Jeremy Corbyn up to?In her first dispatch of GE 2024, Ava delves into the big stories of the first week of the election.Stay tuned for weekly pods on the latest from the campaign trail.Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 25, 202416 min

Jeremy Corbyn's running against Labour

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Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.Jeremy Corbyn's standing as an independent in Islington North, running against the Party he used to lead.There's no flights to Rwanda taking off before the General Election - or, so Sunak says.And, it's only day two of the campaign.Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ed Campbell, and Ava SantinaProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey and Shawnee LinsteadSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 24, 202447 min

General Election '24: LFG

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Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.Ava, Oli, and Ed unite for the first instalment of daily podcasting throughout the General Election.Here we go, boys. Presenters: Ed Campbell and Ava SantinaProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey and Shawnee LinsteadSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 23, 202428 min

Sunak calls an election

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Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.Ava and Ed chat the rumours that a General Election could be called any minute, as well as misogyny and dirty waters at PMQs.Presenters: Ed Campbell and Ava SantinaProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey and Shawnee LinsteadSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 22, 202438 min

Infected Blood Inquiry breakdown

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Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.Where did the infected blood come from? Who was involved in the cover up? Have the victims received justice?In this bonus episode, Oli breaks down the Infected Blood Inquiry with expert Cara McGoogan.Presenters: Oli Dugmore Producer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Shawnee LinsteadSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 21, 202425 min

Netanyahu wanted by the Hague

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Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.Ed's away swimming with the fishes, while Oli and Ava chat Julian Assange's extradition, University tuition fees, and the findings of the Infected Blood Inquiry.Oh, and the best way to remove custard from a bath. Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava SantinaProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey and Shawnee LinsteadSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 20, 202455 min

Another round: Is Keir Starmer Thatcher's heir?

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What's informing Keir Starmer's policy?From the NHS to water, why are Britain's services failing?And, why is Britain the second-most mentally unwell country in the world?Journalist and activist George Monbiot believes he knows the answer: neoliberalism. Oli spoke to him about his new book, The Invisible Doctrine, which locates Britain's perma-crises in the abstract ideology. Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 18, 202449 min

Keir Starmer's manifesto launch

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Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.In scenes reminiscent on 1997, Keir Starmer unveiled six campaign pledges today - including his plan to tackle small boats.As an extra treat, Oli and Ava analyse his speech.Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava SantinaProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey and Oli JohnsonSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 16, 202419 min

PMQs analysis

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Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.Oli, Ed, and Ava analyse today's PMQs, which saw Labour spear Sunak on prison releases, arms exporting to Israel, and rape conviction rates. Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina and Ed CampbellProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey and Shawnee LinsteadSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 15, 20241h 2m

Another round: Is immigration causing the housing crisis?

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Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.In this bonus episode, Oli interviews housing journalist Vicky Spratt, interrogating if there's any truth to the belief that immigration is causing the housing crisis.Oli will be hosting a conversation with Aaron Bastani at HowTheLightGetsIn festival. Get your tickets here: https://howthelightgetsin.org/festivals/hay?utm_source=PolJOE&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=HTLGI%2BH24&utm_id=MPSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 14, 202448 min

Labour's Elph-icky shift to the right

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On this week's episode, Ed gives us the lowdown from the student encampment at Cambridge University in protest against Israel's attacks on Gaza.Then, we get into the story that's sticking to Keir Starmer like glue: how can Labour be a party of the left while they accept defections from the furthest right factions of the Tory party?Get your tickets to HowTheLightGetsIn here: https://howthelightgetsin.org/festivals/hay?utm_source=PolJOE&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=HTLGI%2BH24&utm_id=MPPresenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina and Ed CampbellProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey and Oli JohnsonSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 13, 202457 min

Another round: Does Rishi Sunak want to abolish human rights?

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From the Rwanda Plan to the bombardment of Gaza, the importance - and fragility - of human rights have come to the for of British politics. Oli spoke to Labour Peer and human rights lawyer Shami Chakrabarti about the Rwanda Plan's fundamental incompatibility with human rights, why she believes Rishi Sunak is waging war on your rights, and our duty to Gaza's refugees. Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 11, 202453 min

PMQs analysis

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Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.The holy trinity of podcasting are re-united to analyse this week's PMQs and the latest defection from the Tories to Labour.You can buy tickets to Oli and Aaron Bastani's conversation at How the Light Gets In Festival here: https://howthelightgetsin.org/festivals/hay?utm_source=PolJOE&utm_medium=Socials&utm_campaign=HTLGI%252BHay%252B2024&utm_id=Media%252BPartnerPresenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed CampbellProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey and Oli JohnsonSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 8, 20241h 4m

Certified local elections, certified FM

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Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.Ed and Ava chat what the local elections could mean for a general one and what the election of Scotland's new First Minister could mean for the SNP.Then, as a special treat, they're joined by Seán Hickey with the latest stateside news.Presenters: Ava Santina and Ed Campbell Producer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey and Oli JohnsonSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 7, 20241h 22m

Another round: Can Keir Starmer reclaim English nationalism?

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Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. What does it mean to be English? On St George’s Day, I was joined by author and journalist Tom Baldwin and academic Marc Stears who argue that Englishness is a collection of stories we tell ourselves, discuss how they’ve been appropriated for political ends, and if Keir Starmer can be the one to reclaim them. Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 4, 202455 min

PMQs analysis (feat. Sadiq Khan)

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Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.Ed is still MIA, so Oli and Ava are joined by London Mayor Sadiq Khan ahead of tomorrow's elections.Get your tickets to HowTheLightGetsIn here: https://howthelightgetsin.org/festivals/hay?utm_source=PolJOE&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=HTLGI%2BH24&utm_id=MPPresenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava SantinaProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey and Shawnee LinsteadSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 1, 20241h 9m

Should we have the right to die?

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Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.It all gets a bit philosophical as Oli and Ava discuss yesterday's Westminster Hall debate on assisted suicide.Then, they chat the timing of MP Dan Poulter's decision to defect from the Conservatives to Labour.Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava SantinaProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey and Shawnee LinsteadSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 30, 202437 min

Humza Yousaf resigns

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Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.Humza Yousaf announced his resignation as Scotland's First Minister. So, while Ed's away, producer Laura fills in the token Scot chair to analyse the decision with Oli and Ava.And, Oli and Ava discuss the latest Brexit Benefit: import fees on our food.Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Laura BeveridgeProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey and Shawnee LinsteadSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 29, 20241h 5m

Another round: Norman Finkelstein on Israel-Palestine

Today, ‘Israel is a lunatic state’. That is, according to the controversial academic and scholar of the Israeli-Palestine conflict, Norman Finkelstein. In the week following Iran launching rockets into Israel, Oli spoke to Finkelstein about the conditions that pushed Gazans to breaking point, Israeli politics, and if peace can ever be achieved. Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 27, 20241h 25m

PMQs analysis

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Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Oli, Ava, and Ed analyse today's punch PMQs as Oliver Dowden and Angela Rayner filled in for the Party leaders at the dispatch box. Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ed Campbell, and Ava SantinaProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey, Shawnee Linstead, and Finley Talbot-JonesSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 24, 20241h 1m

Rwanda plan becomes law

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE podcast.Two years after its proposition, the Rwanda plan became law last night.In this bonus episode, Oli and Ava analyse last night's showdown in Parliament.Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava SantinaProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey and Shawnee LinsteadSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 23, 202438 min

Mark Menzies MP in bio

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Welcome to the PoliticsJOE podcast. Oli has returned and he's brought with him two weeks' worth of chatting shit...or should that be piss?The trio also chat Rishi Sunak's attempt to force the Rwanda Plan through parliament and the latest on the bizarre scandal enthralling Tory MP Mark Menzies. Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 22, 202451 min

Another round: How to save nightlife

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Britain’s nightclubs are vanishing. In Manchester, Parklife and Warehouse Project founder Sacha Lord was appointed by Andy Burnham to advise on how to save the night time economy. In this interview, Ava spoke to him about why nighttime venues are closing, his new book Tales from the Dancefloor, and what other cities can learn from Manchester. Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 20, 20241h 5m