
PoliticsJOE Podcast
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Another round: Economist spells out why stopping immigration won't save the economy
Inequality economist, and former City trader, Gary Stevenson swung by JOETowers to talk the failings of Rachel Reeves, the rise of the radical right, and his book The Trading Game, which is out now. Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deeping men's mental health
EIn part 2 of our conversation with The Screen Rot Podcast's Jacob Hawley, we asked our audience if they were lonely. Here's what they said.Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava SantinaProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Sam SharrocksSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PMQs (with Screen Rot's Jacob Hawley)
EWelcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.Oli and Ava are joined by the Screen Rot Podcast's Jacob Hawley to post-match review this week's Prime Minister's Questions.Part 2 of the conversation with Jacob is out tomorrow.Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava Santina Producer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Sam SharrocksSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gen Z wants a British dictator
EWelcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.Kemi Badenoch was at it again this weekend with her thoughts on "peasants". Ed and Ava discuss this, alongside new polling on Gen Z's politics.Presenters: Ava Santina and Ed CampbellProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Sam SharrocksSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inside the UK's only porn star university
Ed and Laura discuss Ed's report from the Porn Star Univerisity, the UK's only training school for OnlyFans. Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Southport
EFollowing the sentencing of the Southport killer, Axel Rudakubana, PoliticsJOE discussed its media coverage, MPs, and terrorism laws.Presenters: Ava Santina, Ed Campbell, and Laura BeveridgeProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Sam Sharrocks, Oli JohnsonSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PMQs reaction
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American Carnage II
EOli, Ava, and Ed breakdown the chaos of Donald Trump's inauguration. Strap in. Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another Round: Economist deconstructs Reeves' economic strategy
Professor Richard Murphy spoke to PoliticsJOE as pressure mounts on the Chancellor over the continuing collapse of the pound, and interest rates remaining sky high.Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PMQs (and Mon Cheri Gerry Adams)
EWelcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.Ed and Ava react to PMQs, discuss Gerry Adams (who was not in the IRA), and Laura interviews Best For Britain's Naomi Smith on parliament's vote on a UK-EU Youth Mobility Scheme.Presenters: Ava Santina, Ed Campbell, and Laura BeveridgeProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Sam Sharrocks, Seán HickeySubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can Starmer's AI plan save the economy?
EWelcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.This morning Keir Starmer laid out how unleashing AI will fuel the UK’s economic growth. Ava is joined by some new and returning faces to chat whether this plan for change is for the better. Presenters: Ava Santina, Seán Hickey, Laura Beveridge, and Conor ClarkProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Sam Sharrocks, Oli JohnsonSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another round: Philosopher deconstructs Tommy Robinson
EAva sat down with philosopher Jack Symes to review a week in which Elon Musk, Tommy Robinson, and grooming gangs dominated the news. Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PMQs analysis
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.Oli, Ed, and Ava analyse this week's PMQs, where Starmer was questioned over grooming gangs.Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed CampbellProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Sam Sharrocks, Oli JohnsonSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Reform UK a credible threat?
EWelcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Ava and Laura attended Reform UK's conference on Saturday and met their young voters. Presenters: Ava Santina and Laura BeveridgeProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Sam Sharrocks, Oli JohnsonSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On grooming gangs.
EWelcome back to the PoliticsJOE podcast.A social media storm gone mainstream has engulfed the first week of 2025.Oli, Ava, and Ed reconvene to discuss grooming gangs, Elon Musk, and Tommy Robinson.Presenters: oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed CampbellProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Sam Sharrocks, Oli JohnsonSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another round: Experts on Palestine in 2024
EWelcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. PoliticsJOE welcomed experts on the Gaza, Palestine, and the history of the region, into our studio the as the bombardment continued to unfold throughout 2024. This episode features the voices of: Norman Finkelstein, Yanis Varoufakis, Bassem Youssef, and Judith ButlerSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024 in review
EWelcome to the PoliticsJOE podcast.Oli, Ava, and Ed review the most memorable political moments of 2024.Presenters: oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed CampbellProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Sam SharrocksSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lewis Goodall unpacks the madness of 2024
Rival podcaster and erstwhile News Agent Lewis Goodall swung by PolJOE Towers to try to make sense of the madness that was 2024. Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another round: The best of economists on PoliticsJOE
EWelcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Enjoy the best takes from economists that chatted to PoliticsJOE in 2024. In order of appearance: Yanis Varoufakis, Eliza Filby, Gary Stevenson, Torsten Bell, and Paul Wallace. Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christmas Q&A Special
EWelcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.It's the Christmas Q&A Special!Oli, Ed, and Ava enjoy some Madri and Pringles while answering your questions.Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed CampbellProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris White Production: Sam Sharrocks and Seán HickeySubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The future of Britain's post-industrial towns
EWelcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.2024 has seen the continued closure of the industries that once fuelled the British economy. Ava and Laura discuss the towns they visited this year - from Grangemouth's oil refinery to Port Talbot's Steelworks - and what the future may hold for them.Presenters: Ava Santina and Laura BeveridgeProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Sam SharrocksSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another Round: The hypocrisy of consumer capitalism
Sky's Economics Editor - and author of multiple books on the topic - swung by JOETowers to chat to Oli about his latest title Material World.Material World is out now. Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PMQs (and if Starmer needs to befriend Musk)
EWelcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.Ava and Ed react to the last PMQs before Parliament breaks for Christmas, before disagreeing over Farage's latest meeting with Musk.Presenters: Ava Santina and Ed CampbellProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Izzy DuffusSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nigel Farage could be the next Prime Minister (and Royal Mail is over)
EWelcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.Ed and Ava are re-united to discuss the government approved sale of the Royal Mail to a Czech billionaire and the latest in the Prince Andrew spy drama.Presenters: Ava Santina and Ed CampbellProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Sam SharrocksSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another Round: How the Treasury keeps you poor
EEconomist - and Knight of the Realm - Paul Collier swung by JOETowers to chat about regional inequality in the UK, the Treasury's role in creating it, and how to fix it. His new book Left Behind: A New Economics for Neglected Places is out now. Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PMQs analysis and the attack on cousin love
Before we get into the meat and spud of this week's PMQs analysis, we reflect on the presentation of a bill to ban first cousins marrying each other, and one brave MPs decision to stand against such overreach.Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reading United Healthcare CEO shooter fanfiction
EWelcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.Ed and Oli are re-united for a Dudes Rock episode of the podcast. As Assad is reported to be in Moscow, Ed and Oli discuss the Syrian civil war's connection to UK politics. Then, Ed reads Oli fanfiction about United Healthcare's CEO shooter - and what this means for class consciousness in the USA.Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ed CampbellProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Sam Sharrocks, Oli Johnson, and Seán HickeySubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another round: Being stalked showed me the law needs to change
EWelcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Actress, activist, and broadcaster Nicola Thorp joined Ava to discuss her experience being stalked, and how it's led her to campaign for a change to the law. Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PMQs analysis (feat. Nicola Thorp)
EWelcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.Oli, Ava, and Ed react to this week's face-off between Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch.Then, Ava is joined by actress, activist, and broadcaster Nicola Thorp, who's experience with a stalker has inspired new legislation.Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed CampbellProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Sam Sharrocks, Oli Johnson, and Seán HickeySubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Biden: Dad of the Year
EWelcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.Oli, Ava, and Ed wonder what's the British equivalent of a presidential pardon, and discuss The Times' report that Elon Musk is considering donating $100mn to Reform UK.Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed CampbellProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Sam Sharrocks, Oli Johnson, and Seán HickeySubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another round: Ian Hislop reviews 2024
As we wind down another wild year of politics at home and abroad, Oli sat down with Private Eye editor Ian Hislop to review the highs and lows of 2024.Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PMQs analysis (and Cooking with Gerry Adams)
EWelcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.Ava and Ed react to this week's PMQs - and pitch a new PoliticsJOE show featuring Gerry Adams.Presenters: Ava Santina, and Ed CampbellProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Sam Sharrocks and Seán HickeySubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is New Labour back?
EWelcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.Oli, Ava, and Ed are re-united to discuss where Keir Starmer seems to be drawing inspiration from lately.With the introduction of Asbos spiritual successor, Liz Kendall getting tough on benefits, and the possibility of war, it's all looking a bit Tony Blair.Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed CampbellProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Sam Sharrocks and Oli JohnsonSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another round: How football violence became England's favourite pastime
EFootball writer Sam Diss swung by JOE Towers to chat about football hooliganism: why people enjoy it, its relationship to class, and its cross-over with the far-right. Sam's series The English Disease is available to listen to on all podcast platforms.Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Deputy) PMQs: Farmers and Reeves' CV
EWelcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.Oli, Ava, and Ed are re-united to react to PMQ's, which was helmed this week by the deputy leaders.And Ava, back from the farmers protests in Westminster yesterday, provides a run-down of the dispute.Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed CampbellProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey and Sam SharrocksSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keir Starmer: Farmer Harmer or Dalai Lama?
Ed and Oli dig into the all the farmer harming that's been going on in Westminster. Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PoliticsJOE react to PMQs
Ed and Ava react to Starmer v Badenoch at PMQs.Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What Keir Starmer should learn from Trump
EWelcome to a dudes rock edition of the PoliticsJOE Podcast.Oli and Ed reflect on the US election: what lessons Starmer should take from Trump's victory; the wrong lessons the Conservatives will come away with; and the role of Joe Rogan.They also chat pranking politicians and what Telegram channels Ed frequents.Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ed Campbell Producer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Oli JohnsonSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another round: Where Kamala Harris' went wrong
EWelcome to the PoliticsJOE podcast. On the day of Trump's victory, Laura chatted with New Statesman's US Correspondent Freddie Hayward about where the Democrat's campaign went wrong. Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PMQs: Reacting to Kemi Badenoch's first outing as Tory leader
Ed and Laura are still going from the US election this morning and are joined by Seán, who had the decency to come in to work today.We react to Kemi Badenoch's first time examining Keir Starmer at PMQs, and how MPs reacted to Donald Trump's election.Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump taking back the White House
EWelcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.Trump's declaring victory, so Ed and Laura are chatting about what this could mean for the US, UK, and Ukraine.Presenters: Ed Campbell and Laura BeveridgeProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey and Sam SharrocksSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kemi Badenoch's in charge
EWelcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.Ed and Ava react to Kemi Badenoch's Tory leadership win and the Sunday Times' revelation that the King charges millions in rent to the NHS.Presenters: 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.

Another Round: News Agent Jon Sopel on the US Election
EThe News Agents Jon Sopel swung by JOETowers to chat to Ed ahead of the US election to chat why men could be the deciding factor in its outcome. Jon's new book Strangeland is out now. Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live Budget Reaction
EWelcome to a two-hour long, live record of the PoliticsJOE Podcast.Listen along with Oli, Ava, and Ed to Rachel Reeves delivering the Budget.Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another round: The dark side of Vinted
EWith the second-hand clothes market booming, journalist Ellie Flynn investigated Vinted, an app that has seen rapid growth, to find hidden dangers that users are not aware of. Vinted’s Dirty Laundry: Dispatches airs Friday 18 October, 7.30pm on Channel 4.Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PMQs: Rayner v Dowden
EWelcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Are the "far-left" Labour Party interfering in the UK? What's Trump's podcast strategy? And who does Keir Starmer consider a working person?Oli, Ed, and Ava answer all of the above as they react to this week's PMQs.Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed CampbellProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Sam Sharrocks and Seán Hickey Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cinema tickets on the NHS
Today we're taking a look at the government's consultation into the future of the NHS, where you can make public suggestions on the running of the health service. People have been having lots of fun with it.Presenters: Ava Santina, Ed Campbell, and Oli DugmoreProducer: 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.

Another round: How I oversaw the downfall of three Prime Ministers
EFormer Tory MP Graham Brady was the 1922 committee's leader for 14 years.He had the task of receiving letters of no confidence, and informing the Prime Minister if their backbenchers were about to revolt. His book Kingmaker is out now. Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PMQs analysis (and the Assisted Dying Bill)
EWelcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.Ed and Ava analyse this week's PMQs in which Ed Davey compelled the Government to sanction Israeli ministers.Then, they discuss Kim Leadbeater's Asissted Dying Bill, due to be tabled in parliament today.Presenters: 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.

Alex Salmond's mixed legacy
EWelcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.Ed and Ava analyse Keir Starmer's morning courting investment from the world's largest companies.Then, Ed's joined by producer Laura to discuss the mixed legacy of the First Minister that led Scotland to an independence referendum.Presenters: Ava Santina, Ed Campbell, and Laura BeveridgeProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey and Izzy DuffusSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.