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Pod Save the UK

Pod Save the UK
Labour Party
Keir Starmer
Donald Trump
Conservative Party
Rishi Sunak
Climate Change
Gaza
UK Politics
Public Services
NHS
Nigel Farage
Brexit
Human Rights
UK Immigration Policy
Green Party
UK Government
UK Economy
National Insurance
Immigration
Rachel Reeves

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, it’s just Nish, Coco, and you! You asked, they answered – thanks to everyone for their questions! Nish and Coco discuss how to stay positive amidst all the current political noise, how hopeful they are about our new Prime Minister, and wha... more

This week, as Britain enters its fourth heatwave amidst blazing wildfires across Europe, Coco & Nish are joined by Climate scientist and educator Simon Clark to ask: is this the new normal? They discuss rising temperatures, online misinformation, fir... more

This week, Nish & Coco do a deep dive into the beginnings of Burnham’s Britain. He’s only been Prime Minister for a few days, but Andy has already pledged to end rough sleeping, cut electricity bills, and cap bus fares, as his new ‘cost of living gov... more

This week, with Andy Burnham’s coronation just days away, Coco & Zoe dig into why the whole thing felt like such a foregone conclusion, and unpack what we might expect from Burnham’s summer season.

Speaking of Burn-ing, the UK is literally on fire… ... more

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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
Adele Zeynep Walton
Journalist and online-safety advocate, author of Logging Off
Advocate on online harms; journalist
Episode: No10 in the North: Andy Burnham’s Manchester mission... Plus, is ‘free speech’ just a free pass for tech bros?
Ben Rhodes
Co-host of Pod Save the World, former Deputy National Security Advisor and Chief Speech Writer to President Barack Obama
Pod Save the World / Former White House role
Episode: Starmer Resigns! Listen up, Labour: Lessons learned from the Trump trap w/ Ben Rhodes
Jack Dulhanty
Journalist, Manchester Mill
Manchester Mill
Episode: Makerfield decides, Labour holds its breath…Plus, Palestine Action & Social Media bans w/ Akiko Hart
Hasan Piker
Streamer, left-wing political commentator
Twitch/online media
Episode: Hasan Piker: “Not Conducive to the Public Good”?

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
  • 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 Kingdom2 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 States2 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 States2 months ago
  • Love Coco!

    And Nish.. but especially Coco

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Olive xo GMH
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • My favourite politics podcast.

    I listen a few and this is one of the best. I love the team and quality of discussion. Is Nish one of the best political commentators in the UK?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    teaandpodcasts
    United Kingdom2 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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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.
The Exxon Heatwave: Climate Crisis & Denial w/ Simon Clark. Plus, Save Our Humanities!
Q: What is the scale and urgency of the heatwave problem in Europe?
Experts describe it as an emergency, with heatwaves breaking records, wildfires intensifying, and temperatures climbing rapidly, driven in large part by fossil fuel emissions; adaptation and mitigation both require immediate, large-scale action.
Wildfires, World Cup Football and Women’s Aid w/ Farah Nazeer
Q: What was your reaction to the comments by Sarah Pochin about using England's success to stop domestic violence escalating?
We discussed that such framing shifts accountability away from perpetrators and misleads the public about what actually causes domestic abuse, which is the behaviour of the abuser, not the outcome of a football match.
Burnham’s Britain & Cabinet Pic ‘n’ Mix w/ Anoosh Chakelian
Q: Do you think there will be a snap general election?
The guests largely think a snap election is unlikely given the lack of a strong mandate and manifesto guardrails, with focus instead on how Burnham navigates policy funding and public perception.
‘The Sleaze By-Election’: Farage Resigns…and Runs Again?! Plus, World War Three is here w/ Hannah Lucinda Smith
Q: Is NATO still powerful and should we have confidence in it?
Hannah argued that NATO still matters but must adapt to new security challenges, including hybrid warfare and cyber threats. The alliance's effectiveness depends on credible spending commitments, political will, and maintaining democratic values inside member states, even as leadership with mixed views complicates unity.

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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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