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 | 337 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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The budget crunch is on for Andy Burnham’s new government, with Ed Balls and George Osborne warning that the economic outlook has got much worse from when the new PM entered No. 10. The Fed raising interest rates, and the Bank of England likely to fo... more
Veteran journalist John Sweeney starts this week’s EMQs asking Ed Balls and George Osborne why Farage falls out with all his mates. From Rupert Lowe right back to his Ukip days, the Clacton MP has a long list of former friends turned bitter enemies. ... more
Foreign affairs took centre stage in British politics this week, with Andy Burnham finally showing where he stands. Ed Balls and George Osborne examine the shake-up in rhetoric to Israel/Gaza, but suggest the policy was already planned by the Starmer... more
Off the back of our preview of the Bayeux Tapestry, The Rest is History’s own Tom Holland asks Ed Balls and George Osborne about another significant English date: 926. The show is broadcast from inside the British Museum and Tom asks whether we shoul... more
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- Are u actually on a windup
Why is GO allowed to peddle his billionaire brown nosing democracy destroying verbal rubbish to us
Apple Podcasts1:-260
United Kingdom7 days ago - Ed sniffing
Is it edited out for kitchen cabinet?
Apple Podcasts5Ghost of DycheUnited Kingdom11 days ago - Proper insight
Wade through the centrist Dad stuff and GO’s arrogance (mostly misplaced) for some real insights.
100% better than the competition (u know who)
Apple Podcasts5David 240866United Kingdom23 days ago - Mixed
While still much better and more insightful than The Rest Is Politics, that is a low bar. Balls’ Brownite factionalism can become tiring and his interview of Sue Gray was unforgivably sycophantic. But it does generally treat its listeners like grown ups and can be thought provoking where its rival podcast prefers just to tickle the tummy of it’s listeners
Apple Podcasts3Tamino79United Kingdoma month ago - Sue Gray
I do really like this podcast, but gave up listening to to Sue Gray, due to her constant ummming. Impossible to follow the conversation!!!!
Apple Podcasts3BenarchieUnited Kingdoma month ago
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Spotify | #105 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #14 | United Kingdom/News |
Apple Podcasts | #150 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #10 | United Kingdom/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #21 | United Kingdom/News |
Apple Podcasts | #30 |  Italy/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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1. Tom Holland
2. Peter Wanless
3. Michael Lewis
4. Emily Dean
5. Sarah Hadland
6. Richard Hussey
7. Sue Gray
8. Amol Rajan
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