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Never Mind The Bar Charts

Mark Pack
Liberal Democrats
Labour Party
Conservative Party
Brexit
British Politics
2024 General Election
Local Elections
Charles Kennedy
Tactical Voting
Jeremy Thorpe
House Of Lords
Liberalism
Voter Behavior
Iraq War
General Election
Reform Party
Populism
Alcoholism
The Iron Lady
British Government

Mark Pack and guests talk about the Liberal Democrats, British politics and a few stray digressions. Only a few.

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The latest episode of Never Mind The Bar Charts features the authors of a great new book, Tribal Politics: How Brexit Divided Britain.

Sara Hobolt and James Tilley discuss how the Brexit referendum was the trigger for new political identities, ident... more

A special treat for listening of this podcast: a new episode of my other podcast, Political Fictions:

"Mark and Cory talk about political TV for the first time, and there’s nowhere better to start than The Thick of It. After rewatching the first ser... more

Exciting news! This month I’m launching Political Fictions, a new podcast with Cory Hazlehurst, from the Not Enough Champagne podcast. It’s all about TV, film and books featuring politics.

Take a listen to our trailer to find out more.

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For the latest episode of Never Mind The Bar Charts I talked with Paul Webb about the report "Britain's Party Members" which has new data on who joins political parties in Britain and what they get up to.

Are Lib Dems the keenest campaigners? Is the... more

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Recent Guests

Sara Hobolt
Co-author of Tribal Politics, expert on European politics
London School of Economics (implied)
Episode: Tribal Politics: How Brexit Divided Britain - and lessons for pro-European campaigners
James Tilley
Co-author of Tribal Politics, political scientist
University of Oxford (implied)
Episode: Tribal Politics: How Brexit Divided Britain - and lessons for pro-European campaigners
Rob Hutton
Host of War Movie podcast
War Movie Podcast
Episode: Fail Safe: the film that got overshadowed by Dr. Strangelove
Duncan Weldon
Co-host of War Movie podcast
War Movie Podcast
Episode: Fail Safe: the film that got overshadowed by Dr. Strangelove
Phil Cowley
Professor of Political Science and author of The Smallest Room in the House
Episode: 50 gems from political science: Phil Cowley's new book
Professor Rob Ford
Professor of Political Science and author
University of Manchester
Episode: Liberal trends, populist politics: who is going to win out? Podcast with Rob Ford
Steve Akehurst
Polling analyst and founder of Persuasion UK.
Persuasion UK
Episode: What's happened to those who voted Labour in 2024?
Jonathan Parry
Professor and author of the book Liberalism
Agenda Publishing
Episode: Liberalism: a great new book focusing on what politicians do
Duncan Brack
Lib Dem History Group founder
Episode: Jeremy Thorpe: European triumph, political leadership and personal scandal

Host

Mark Pack
Host of Never Mind The Bar Charts; long-running political commentator and Liberal Democrat figure with multiple affiliations.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 70 ratings
  • Always interesting

    Podcast Addict
    4
    4 years ago
  • Always interesting

    Podcast Addict
    4
    needs to know
    4 years ago
  • Balanced take on Liberal issues

    Really appreciate this podcast- it’s a very balanced and open minded podcast but focused on issues which are interesting for any liberal social democrat.

    Would be even better if Mark would invest in a better microphone!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Appâter
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Love the Lib Dem view

    Although a LibDem voice the guests provide a balanced view from the guests and goes to show there a broad range within the party

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Corealo
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Finally

    It’s so refreshing to have a Lib Dem focussed podcast which advances the liberal cause

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wolf of Fallowfield
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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Guests and content are described as informative and valuable for understanding Liberal Democrat perspectives.
Balanced take on Liberal issues – open-minded and balanced, though microphone could be better.
There is a perceived Lib Dem bias by some listeners, highlighting a potential audience sensitivity to balance.
Sound quality has been a recurring issue for some episodes.
Lib Dem focus is clear, guests provide a broad view within the party.
Refreshing to have a Lib Dem-centric show that still engages with wider politics.

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Tribal Politics: How Brexit Divided Britain - and lessons for pro-European campaigners
Q: Sara, what was the thinking as to why you felt this is a topic that needed another book?
The authors emphasize that Brexit and its aftermath transformed British politics and society in ways that went beyond the immediate referendum; the book seeks to explain how identities around Brexit have become sticky, shaping voting, attitudes to economics, and perceptions of others for years after the vote.
Fail Safe: the film that got overshadowed by Dr. Strangelove
Q: Why did you choose 'Fail Safe' for this discussion?
I was particularly fascinated by Eugene Burdick and how his story and the film illustrate political communication during the Cold War.
Liberalism: a great new book focusing on what politicians do
Q: Is there any advice for the current crop of Liberal Democrat politicians?
Parry suggests they should emphasize local government successes and challenge narratives about politics being broken.
Local elections 2025: the Lib Dem verdict
Q: Why do the Lib Dems do so well?
The impression is that where Lib Dems campaigned hard, they presented a credible alternative and could outwork other parties, finding success in areas where there was solid ground campaigning.

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This show centers on UK politics with a liberal Democrat lens, featuring discussions of party strategy, policy debates, and current events through a thoughtful, analytical lens. Episodes commonly pair the host with academics, policymakers, and commentators to unpack political trends, electoral dynamics, and historical context, often tying in party identity and local campaigning. Noteworthy is the consistent blend of rigorous political analysis with accessible storytelling, plus a leaning toward centrism and party-specific perspectives that still invites diverse viewpoints.

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