Political Currency
PersephonicaEd Balls and George Osborne take us behind closed doors into the rooms where decisions are made. Having battled it out across the despatch box, the former Chancellor and shadow chancellor now meet in the studio to discuss the decisions that affect the nation’s pockets. Our frenemies have the knowledge and experience to explain how good politics follows the economics - and expose how the powerful b... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 280 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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Spotify | #136 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #17 | United Kingdom/News |
Apple Podcasts | #98 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #8 | United Kingdom/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #16 | United Kingdom/News |
Apple Podcasts | #210 |  Canada/News/Politics |
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Two veteran political insiders discuss how economics drives decisions, pulling back the curtain on policy, budgets, and power. Across episodes, the hosts explore UK political strategy, fiscal policy, and global events, often tying macro trends to real-world consequences for citizens and markets. Notable strengths include a high-frequency schedule, strong banter, and guests that illuminate both sides of the aisle while staying sharply opinionated. Listener takeaways often praise the duo's balance, practical insights, and accessible framing of complex topics, though some note rising ad load and occasional tonal blind spots.
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Recent guests on Political Currency include:
1. Arthur Kay
2. Giles Brandreth
3. Patricia McKenna
4. David Scaife
5. Verity Harding
6. Antonia Romeo
7. Tamara Finkelstein
8. Anne Franca
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