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Pod Save the UK

Pod Save the UK
Labour Party
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Conservative Party
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Nigel Farage
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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

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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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Cory Doctorow
Writer and activist, coined term encharitification (enchantification)
Writer/activist, The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI
Episode: ‘Radicalised, organised, and thick as s**t’: Nish has had it with far-right protests. Plus - why Cory Doctorow is waiting for the AI bubble to burst.
Taj Ali
Journalist and historian, author of Come What May, We're Here to Stay
Independent researcher/author
Episode: Nish is Back - and Keir’s Off! Plus ‘The Shafted Majority’: Racism and Resistance w/ Taj Ali
Robert Barrington
Professor of Anti-Corruption Practice and former Head of Transparency International in the UK
Transparency International (UK)
Episode: Britain’s Rotting Barrel: it’s time to use the ‘C’ word w/ Robert Barrington
Natasha Devon
Writer, broadcaster and activist; MBE recipient
LBC (guest on show)
Episode: The Nuance Drought: False Binaries and Critical Friends w/ Natasha Devon
Simon Clark
Atmospheric physicist, climate communicator and YouTuber
Independent researcher/YouTuber
Episode: The Exxon Heatwave: Climate Crisis & Denial w/ Simon Clark. Plus, Save Our Humanities!
Dr Peter Riley
Lecturer in English and Creative Writing, Exeter University; union representative
University of Exeter
Episode: The Exxon Heatwave: Climate Crisis & Denial w/ Simon Clark. Plus, Save Our Humanities!
Anoosh Chakelian
New Statesman Britain editor
New Statesman
Episode: Burnham’s Britain & Cabinet Pic ‘n’ Mix w/ Anoosh Chakelian
Farah Nazeer
CEO of Women's Aid
Women's Aid
Episode: Wildfires, World Cup Football and Women’s Aid w/ Farah Nazeer
Hannah Lucinda Smith
Foreign correspondent and author of Hinterlands
Author/Foreign Correspondent
Episode: ‘The Sleaze By-Election’: Farage Resigns…and Runs Again?! Plus, World War Three is here w/ Hannah Lucinda Smith

Hosts

Nish Kumar
Host of Pod Save the UK
Coco Khan
Co-host of Pod Save the UK

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 3.7k ratings
  • Love the pod

    But the umbrella on the cover should be a UK umbrella 😭

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Karen Darren
    United Statesa month ago
  • Flushed with success

    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)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    the tofuchick
    Australiaa month ago
  • negative

    hear one, you’ve heard them all. turned into back slapping each other while running the country down. boring. avoid.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    app review 726726
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Ben

    Great episode with Ben Rhodes, as always. I hope Burnham listens to some of Ben’s advice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LegalAlien in MI
    United States3 months ago
  • Sigh…

    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?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JohnReader
    United States3 months ago

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Overall value as a politics podcast with insightful cross-Atlantic comparison.
Guests are good - the hosts are great and the show continues to be engaging.
Some listeners feel it can lean too partisan at times, with strong viewpoints.
The hosts are strong on analysis and the guests are quality experts.
Audience appreciates the blend of policy detail and humor.

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‘Radicalised, organised, and thick as s**t’: Nish has had it with far-right protests. Plus - why Cory Doctorow is waiting for the AI bubble to burst.
Q: What is critic hype and why is it important in evaluating AI claims?
Critic hype is when hype about tech is exaggerated by repeating dramatic claims and then noting it as critique; Doctorow argues we should distinguish between sensational hype and credible critique to avoid enabling misinformation and to hold technologists accountable.
Nish is Back - and Keir’s Off! Plus ‘The Shafted Majority’: Racism and Resistance w/ Taj Ali
Q: What prompted Taj Ali to focus on South Asian resistance in Britain for his book?
Taj explains that the history of South Asian communities resisting racism shows how working-class solidarity formed across ethnic lines, and he aims to illuminate those collective actions beyond elite narratives.
The Nuance Drought: False Binaries and Critical Friends w/ Natasha Devon
Q: So Natasha, what were your initial thoughts when you heard about Jason Arday's death and the surrounding coverage?
I felt guilty for not speaking up sooner and recognized the danger of piling on; I also noted that there was a broader systemic issue with how the media and public discourse flattened a nuanced, personal tragedy into a binary debate about race and DEI.
Britain’s Rotting Barrel: it’s time to use the ‘C’ word w/ Robert Barrington
Q: What does a tipping point in UK corruption look like in practice?
Barrington explains it as the accumulation of breaches of integrity across many sectors—policing, prisons, borders, education, sports, and politics—paired with reduced accountability mechanisms, leading to a systemic problem rather than isolated incidents.
What happens if no one votes in the Clacton s**tshow? And what's Nish's favourite pizza? Question Time - PSUK-style
Q: If you two were to create your own political party, what would be the three main flagship policies?
Nish and Coco discuss a platform focusing on universal healthcare and social care, a public-facing policy on transparency of ownership of public infrastructure, and a bold anti-inequality stance including publishing faces of very rich individuals to increase accountability, while acknowledging political feasibility and potential pushback.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pod Save the UK

What is Pod Save the UK about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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7. Anoosh Chakelian
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