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Coffee House Shots

The Spectator
Labour Party
Keir Starmer
Andy Burnham
Conservative Party
Nigel Farage
Reform UK
Iran
Peter Mandelson
Donald Trump
Green Party
Kemi Badenoch
United Kingdom
United States
Ed Miliband
Israel
European Union
Rachel Reeves
Manchester
Makerfield
Tony Blair

Daily political analysis from The Spectator's top team of writers, including Michael Gove, Tim Shipman, Isabel Hardman, James Heale and many others.

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Recent Guests

Laura Trott
Shadow Education Secretary
Labour Party
Episode: Laura Trott: 'Labour are kowtowing to the unions'
Sir Malcolm Rifkind
Former Conservative MP, Foreign Secretary and Defence Secretary
Former Conservative Government
Episode: ‘Andy Burnham did the Tories a huge favour’ | Sir Malcolm Rifkind
Nick Tyrone
Former Lib Dem, author focusing on Reform and the rise of political disruptors
Book: The Rise of Reform
Episode: How to write about Farage
Al Carns
Labour MP for Birmingham Selly Oak, former Veterans Minister
Labour Party
Episode: Al Carns: we are failing Northern Ireland veterans – and why I quit government
Lord Goodman
Political commentator guest
The Spectator
Episode: Shadow cabinet reshuffle: what to expect | with Lord Goodman
Mark Galeotti
Regular Spectator contributor and Director of MIAC Consultancy
MIAC Consultancy
Episode: Burnham gifts missile blueprints to Zelenskyy
Thangam Debbonaire
Baroness, Labour politician, former shadow culture secretary
House of Lords, Labour Party
Episode: Reviewing Andy's report card | with Baroness Debbonaire
Andrew Gilligan
Writer for The Spectator; former special adviser to Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak
The Spectator
Episode: Has the Green civil war finally begun?
Russell Warfield
Communication strategist and writer
Former Green Party communications staff; commentator for The New Statesman, Research and Syncologists, Byline Times
Episode: One year of Polanski: more continuity than change?

Hosts

Natasha Feroze
Host of Coffee House Shots
James Heale
Host of Coffee House Shots / Political commentator
Noa Hoffman
Co-host / Host of Coffee House Shots
Tim Shipman
Co-host and political commentator
Isabel Hardman
Co-host, political columnist

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 3.5k ratings
  • Curate’s Egg

    I’ve seen a lot of grumbling on here about Tim Shipman. His interview with Malcolm Rifkind was excellent and very insightful, I thought.

    Like the short form format.

    Isabel Hardman barely lets politicians get a word in. But blessedly, it’s still short!

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    Dfg 325
    United Kingdom6 days ago
  • Triggered, right wing rubbish

    I listened to this podcast on occasion because I found it hilarious how triggered the spectator is over Andy Burnham and Labour, although the right wing rhetoric has become tedious. However, the spectator’s despicably racist targeting of the late Professor Jason Arday, and now Lord Simon Woolly means they have crossed a very dangerous line. Unfollowed. Please do the same.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Azalea Blooms
    United Kingdom16 days ago
  • Who told Shippers

    He’s amusing?

    Was it for a bet?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ghost of Dyche
    United Kingdom19 days ago
  • Maligned malcontents

    Shipman et al proudly show you how much dirt they have under their fingernails. Just don’t agree to smelling their fingers.

    Apple Podcasts
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    ❤️Radio4Comedy
    Netherlandsa month ago
  • Noah

    The lead-ah in Americ-ah

    Auf Englisch, bitte

    Apple Podcasts
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    George Agdgdgdwango
    United Kingdoma month ago

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Listeners value concise, informed analysis but some feel recent episodes drift toward monologues or partisan framing.
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Some feedback highlights ongoing debate about balance and inclusion of guest viewpoints.

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Talking Points

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Laura Trott: 'Labour are kowtowing to the unions'
Q: Absolutely. And you talk about the public service reform agenda, you would undo what Labour have done since July 2024. What else would you pursue, Laura, if you were given the power to be Education Secretary tomorrow?
Laura Trott explains her broad, ambitious plan, emphasizing a focus on the university system and children's social care, with reforms to SEND and a new deal for young people that prioritizes apprenticeships and job-ready qualifications.
Chris Philp: mass immigration is making Britain ‘ungovernable’
Q: What have you learned from your previous time in the Home Office that would shape your approach if you became Secretary of State?
You learn that radical ideas must be matched with rigorous preparation and a clear implementation plan; you need to ensure the policy can be executed without being stymied by legal or civil service constraints, and you must empower ministers to push bold reforms while maintaining accountability.
How to write about Farage
Q: Nick, welcome. And tell us why you decided this book and why you write it now.
I wanted to write the most objective book I could about reform, and to do that I planned to talk to MPs, donors, and activists across the country, not just in London, to capture how Reform is viewed on the ground.
Burnham gifts missile blueprints to Zelenskyy
Q: Tell us why he's doing this now.
Mark explains that legal and practical considerations, including French cooperation on similar missiles and proprietary UK elements, create a window where providing blueprints signals commitment without escalating costs, while allowing Ukraine to advance its own manufacturing capability.
‘This is not a war!’ – why politicians are turning on the media | with Gabriel Pogrund
Q: Is that just the price now of good journalism?
Gabriel suggests that while scrutiny can feel aggressive, strong investigative work is fundamental to informing the public and maintaining democratic accountability, and the price is worth paying for truth and transparency.

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Short-form daily analysis of Westminster politics and policy, with a focus on strategy, party dynamics, and policy implications. Episodes frequently cover immigration, defence, social care, and high-profile cabinet moves, often featuring insider perspectives from prominent political journalists and policymakers. The show stands out for its bite-sized format, fast-paced debates, and guest-driven conversations, though listener sentiment suggests a divide between balanced analysis and partisan framing depending on the hosting lineup. This mix makes it a solid pick for listeners seeking crisp, timely political insight and for guests aiming to reach a politically engaged audience.

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1. Laura Trott
2. Sir Malcolm Rifkind
3. Nick Tyrone
4. Al Carns
5. Lord Goodman
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8. Andrew Gilligan

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