
Pod Save the UK is your weekly fix of political news, big ideas and a shot of inspiration. Each week hosts, comedian Nish Kumar and journalist Coco Khan are joined by politicians, experts, and famous friends to unpick the latest news, look for solutions, and inspire action. From Crooked Media – the creators of Pod Save America – tune in to new episodes of Pod Save the UK every Thursday wherever yo... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 178 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryGovernmentNews | |||

This week, journalist and friend of the show Will Hayward joins to unpack a landmark summit between the leaders of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. With pro-independence parties joining forces and declaring that “Westminster’s time is coming to ... more
This week, there’s a lot of news! Nish & Coco react to the announcement of sanctions on the West Bank, after Ed Miliband accuses Israel of turning a blind eye to the “ethnic cleansing” of Palestinians by illegal settlers. As Andy Burnham wrote in the... more
This week, Nish is back from his fringe frolics, and joins Coco to talk about parliament’s return from summer recess. The revolving door continues as Keir Starmer resigns, Nigel Farage gets sworn in (again) and Andy Burnham tests his stamina with nea... more
This week, we take a minute to remember dear Dolly Parton (Comrade Dolly!); an extraordinary force of nature, talented musician, incredibly generous person and fierce ally, whose kindness and positivity inspired millions across the world–we’ve lost o... more
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But the umbrella on the cover should be a UK umbrella 😭
Oh yes to Coco’s podcast all things sewerage. Recommend get Lezlie Lowe on as a guest ~ write of No Place To Go: How Public Toilets Fail Our Private Needs.
Súin (sounds like Shoon) brit migrant to ozstralia + a plumber’s daughter (the puns are endless)
hear one, you’ve heard them all. turned into back slapping each other while running the country down. boring. avoid.
Great episode with Ben Rhodes, as always. I hope Burnham listens to some of Ben’s advice.
Would love to listen to this podcast each week, but I simply can’t because Nish’s voice and personality are beyond grating. Also, can you wear something other than frat boy T-shirts for the recordings, bro?
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A sharp, conversation-driven analysis of UK politics, focusing on leadership dynamics, party strategy, regional by-elections, and the intersection of politics with culture, technology, and climate. Episodes routinely blend policy breakdown with real-world implications, guest expertise, and personal anecdotes to illuminate where power and public sentiment are headed. Standout elements include cross-Atlantic comparisons, deep dives into Labour's internal dynamics, critical takes on tech regulation and private equity, and timely discussions about climate, public services, and social policy. The tone mixes humor with rigorous critique, making complex issues approachable for engaged, policy-minded listeners who want both context and a call to ac... more
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