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Pod Save the UK

Pod Save the UK
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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, while Nish is on tour, Coco is joined by journalist Zoë Grünewald to make sense of the first ‘steady-as-he-goes’ Burnham budget. From Burnham’s barnstormer, to Healey’s humdrum address… it was, fine I guess? Weeks of pitch-rolling and pre-... more

It’s a bumper episode this week! Put on your big brain hats, as Nish & Coco are joined by two incredible thinkers from around the world: PSUK goes global.

First up, it’s pioneering (or ‘OG’) trans historian Susan Stryker who discusses her new book, ... more

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This week, Nish & Coco reckon with the latest act of political desperation from Farage and his ailing Reform party: returning to their single-issue roots and promising to shut down England’s asylum system altogether.

Plus, amidst the ongoing Manche... more

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This week, Nish & Coco are joined by Megan Kenyon, Political Correspondent at the New Statesman, to unpack some of the noisy headlines coming out of the Green Party conference over the weekend. They discuss what the passing of the ‘Zionism is Racism’... more

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Recent Guests

Anand Menon
Director of UK in a Changing Europe; Professor of European Politics and Foreign Affairs at King's College London
UK in a Changing Europe / King's College London
Episode: The Brexit Cinematic Universe w/ Anand Menon, and Premier League pitfalls ft. Man City
Megan Kenyon
Political correspondent covering the Green Party for the New Statesman
New Statesman
Episode: It’s Conference season: ideology, Iron Domes and independence. Plus, why is Burnham “hypocritical and insulting”? w/ Lara Bird MP
Lara Bird
SNP MP for Arbroath and Broughty Ferry and former Britain Palestine Project researcher
Scottish National Party
Episode: It’s Conference season: ideology, Iron Domes and independence. Plus, why is Burnham “hypocritical and insulting”? w/ Lara Bird MP
Naomi Klein
Author and documentary filmmaker, End Times Fascism
Public intellectuals featured in End Times Fascism and the Fight for the Living World
Episode: Burnham’s barnstormer - ‘Hope Again’ for Labour? Plus, ‘the most dangerous story ever told’: Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor on ‘End Times Fascism’
Astra Taylor
Documentary filmmaker and author, End Times Fascism
End Times Fascism and the Fight for the Living World
Episode: Burnham’s barnstormer - ‘Hope Again’ for Labour? Plus, ‘the most dangerous story ever told’: Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor on ‘End Times Fascism’
Galen Druke
One third of Crooked's Still Counting; data-driven political polling expert
Crooked Media
Episode: “The world is a casino”: polling, politics & Palantir w/ Galen Druke
Jordan Stephens
Writer, speaker, and musician; co-creator of In Search Of Peace
Episode: Good Men, Bad Algorithms w/ Jordan Stephens. Plus, The Future of the Union: Is Westminster’s Time Coming to an End?
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

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
  • Thank you

    So clear-sighted and compassionate, whilst being a very funny listen. I turn to this podcast for light in many ways in the dark xxx

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lozzzamw
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Love the pod

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Karen Darren
    United States2 months 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
    Australia3 months 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 Kingdom4 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 States4 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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It’s Conference season: ideology, Iron Domes and independence. Plus, why is Burnham “hypocritical and insulting”? w/ Lara Bird MP
Q: Why does this group now feel that this is the time to sort of refocus on independence?
Lara Bird says the SNP has won five consecutive Scottish Parliament elections and that support for independence has risen since 2014. She argues that discussion about how to secure independence is important, while rejecting the suggestion that the SNP has failed to advance that goal.
It’s Conference season: ideology, Iron Domes and independence. Plus, why is Burnham “hypocritical and insulting”? w/ Lara Bird MP
Q: Can you give us a rundown on the background to this motion, where it came from, who backed it, and what it actually outlines?
Megan Kenyon explains that Greens for Palestine proposed the motion. It defines Zionism as a political ideology and practice, calls for a single democratic Palestinian state, and includes demands concerning Palestinian prisoners and the Palestine Action ban. Proposed amendments to soften the state position and clarify protections for Jewish members failed.
The Brexit Cinematic Universe w/ Anand Menon, and Premier League pitfalls ft. Man City
Q: Is rejoining the EU realistically on the table, and under what terms could it happen?
Experts argue rejoining is possible but would require compromises on budget contributions, freedom of movement, and a bespoke deal would be unlikely; any return would come on terms acceptable to the EU and likely after long negotiations.
The Brexit Cinematic Universe w/ Anand Menon, and Premier League pitfalls ft. Man City
Q: What are the immediate implications of Burnham's Commons announcements for Labour's Brexit strategy?
The panel suggests Labour is weighing a nuanced approach: closer EU ties in the near term with a possible future referendum, while recognizing significant trade-offs and the risk of alienating Brexit voters.
“The world is a casino”: polling, politics & Palantir w/ Galen Druke
Q: What makes polling still relevant in a world with AI and predictive markets?
Polls remain a key, though imperfect, tool for gauging public opinion; they provide a structured way to understand trends, but must be read with caution due to methodology, sampling, and framing issues.

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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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7. Jordan Stephens
8. Cory Doctorow

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