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 | 331 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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In our final special summer interview, George Osborne sits down with Amol Rajan as he leaves the Today Programme for a new venture. Amol gives George the scoop on his latest endeavour on YouTube and how he sees the media landscape shifting from his o... more
For our third summer EMQs we’re returning to our What Ifs. Ed Balls and George Osborne first consider how Britain would change had they never entered politics? Would the Bank of England become independent? Would there be a Manchester mayoralty? Or, w... more
The third of our exclusive summer interviews sees Ed Balls sit down with the former Chief of Staff for No. 10 Sue Gray. In her first major interview since her dramatic split from Keir Starmer’s team, she details the lead up to entering Downing Street... more
This week’s themed EMQs is all about America. Ed Balls and George Osborne reflect on their memories of the US from the Founding Fathers right through to Trump. They first consider whether the MAGA worldview is baked into American politics, particular... more
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- The Rest is Balls
Clearly ‘inspired’ by The Rest is Politics, this is another podcast bringing together the occasionally opposing views of two centrist former politicians, one a little bit left, the other a little right. In this case it’s also infused with a mild air of self-congratulation, which is perhaps unavoidable with the presence of the oleaginous George Osborne, and reality TV personality, Ed Balls.
Because both presenters were chancellors (one shadow), there’s a leaning towards an economic viewpoint, wh... more
Apple Podcasts2MinimumSafeDistance
United Kingdom16 days ago - Probably the best political analysis (with caveats)
Okay so they are both massively full of themselves in that particular Gen X way (you essentially rode a wave guys) but they are still less arrogant than Rory Stewart…..
Their analysis is generally excellent and pitched at exactly the right level (no dumbing down). Probably the best political analysis alongside Steve Richards.
What puzzles me about Osborne is he seems like a nice enough guy, obviously highly intelligent, but seems genuinely unaware regarding the impact of austerity on human liv... more
Apple Podcasts5park106United Kingdom17 days ago - So not tribal - hooray !
Really enjoy these podcasts - always engaging and informative and , rarely for political podcasts, humour. You’re my favourite!
Badenoch is very impressive. Vg interview with Ed.
Apple Podcasts5Issy55United Kingdom24 days ago - Ed Balls
Never thought I’d say this but Ed Balls really lets this podcast down. Increasingly he interrupts, is belligerent, doesn’t listen and repeats the same points ad nauseum. He derails a lot of George’s points and the overall momentum of the podcast.
Apple Podcasts1Windsor391United Kingdoma month ago - Tired of George
Tired of George’s constant smart arse comments every time Ed starts to speak. It’s the sort of behaviour seen in the school playground or in a classroom when a child is trying to appear clever and superior. Grow up George - there’s no doubt what you have to say is interesting, please consider your approach.
Apple Podcasts1Lexie 77United Kingdoma month ago
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Spotify | #73 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #10 | United Kingdom/News |
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Apple Podcasts | #63 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #6 | United Kingdom/News/Politics |
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Two veteran UK politicians-turned-proadcasters explore counterfactuals, policy trade-offs, and the mechanics of governance through candid dialogue, data-driven debate, and guest prompts. Across episodes, they blend economic context with political strategy, often focusing on fiscal policy, public services, devolution, and media dynamics, while inviting questions from listeners and experts to illuminate how leadership choices shape national outcomes. A distinguishing trait is the mix of sharp analysis with accessible, banter-rich conversation, plus guests who bring government, journalism, academia, and regional perspectives to the table. Potential listeners can expect trenchant policy insights delivered in a high-signal, low-pretense format t... more
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Recent guests on Political Currency include:
1. Richard Hussey
2. Sue Gray
3. Amol Rajan
4. Yvette Cooper
5. Jane Garvey
6. Fi Glover
7. Kemi Badenoch
8. Oliver Coppard
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