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PoliticsJOE Podcast

PoliticsJOE
Labour Party
Keir Starmer
Green Party
Donald Trump
Peter Mandelson
UK Politics
Nigel Farage
Your Party
Israel
Jeremy Corbyn
Andy Burnham
Cost Of Living Crisis
Brexit
Palestine
Conservative Party
NHS
Jeffrey Epstein
Iran
Rachel Reeves
Reform UK

This is PoliticsJOE's podcast - the only explicitly anti-nonce podcast in the UK.

Reporting on British politics with a sense of humour, the podcast is a recorded version of the conversations we have after work.

So pull up a stool, pour yourself a cold one, and laugh through the misery alongside us.

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Latest Episodes

Andy Twelves caused a bit of a stir on GB News last week, clashing with host Nana Akua in a viral clip. But what was the context?

Andy takes us behind the scenes, revealing what it's like to be talking head, as well as the perils of being a left-win... more

Donald Trump’s second presidency has been marked by a striking lack of resistance. While figures inside his first administration regularly challenged his decisions, Trump 2.0 has seen politicians, business leaders, media organisations and institution... more

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Skip to 9:20 if you want straight economy chat.

Andy Burnham's Chancellor John Healey gave his first budget, and the first of Andy Burnham's reign as Prime Minister.

Ava and Seán headed into the content dungeon to chew the fat.

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Robin Wigglesworth, Financial Times journalist and author of The Fabulous Debt, joins us to explain how government borrowing works, why rising gilt yields matter, and how Labour's first Budget under Andy Burnham could take Britain out of a doom cycle... more

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Recent Guests

Jacob Weisberg
Political journalist, former Slate publisher and author of Profiles in Cowardice
Slate
Episode: The American Midterms Can END Trump | Jacob Weisberg interview
Robin Wigglesworth
Financial Times journalist, Alphaville editor and author of The Fabulous Debt
Financial Times
Episode: Should You Be Scared of the Bond Markets?
Andrew Feinstein
Former South African parliamentarian, anti-corruption investigator and author
Camden People's Alliance
Episode: How Big Tech Profit From Terror | Andrew Feinstein interview
Tariq Ali
British left-wing writer and political commentator
Episode: How Andy Burnham can save Labour | Tariq Ali interview
Astra Taylor
Writer, organizer, and co-author of End Times Fascism: The Fight for the Living World
Writer and organizer
Episode: The New Fascists | Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor interview
Naomi Klein
Author and activist who identifies as a writer and co-author of End Times Fascism
Author and activist
Episode: The New Fascists | Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor interview
Zack Polanski
Green Party leader/figure discussed in interview
Green Party
Episode: Has Andy Burnham Squashed the Green Party? Zack Polanski and Russell Warfield interview
Jeremy Corbyn
Former UK Labour Party MP and former party leader, prominent for his anti-austerity and anti-war views
Labour Party
Episode: We Need To Talk About Cuba | Jeremy Corbyn interview
Daron Acemoglu
Nobel Prize-winning economist, author of How to Save Liberal Democracy
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Episode: Nobel-Winning economist: AI WILL Destroy Democracy | Daron Acemoglu interview

Host

Sean Hickey
Sean Hickey, co-host with a focus on politics and policy analysis

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • Bikes

    Love the podcast, great takes. Please stop talking about the London commute… as a northerner it enrages me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DaCloneTrupa
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Utterly pointless

    Updated review - Latest pod with Hasan Piker and Jeremy Corbyn wondering why Piker wasn’t allowed in - With the rise of antisemitism. The Pod has been an great example of excuses for antisemitism whilst allowing unfettered Pro Islam an utter joke

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MartyFarty
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Weak grasp of the issues and occasional rewriting of history. Strictly for the diletante, if you want solid reporting that gets you out of your bubble, this ain't it. Really is surprising how weak and amateurish this is.

    Podcast Addict
    1
    mowgli
    6 months ago
  • Weak grasp of the issues and occasional rewriting of history. Strictly for the diletante, if you want solid reporting that gets you out of your bubble, this ain't it.

    Podcast Addict
    1
    mowgli
    6 months ago
  • No PoliticsJoe to be found

    The hosts seem to use the platform as an opportunity to express tedious waffle often less than adjacent to current affairs. Akin to your mates rambling voice note.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    hollielou_
    United Kingdom7 months ago

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Audience engagement appears strong in discussing controversial topics with candor.
Criticism centers on perceived waffle and left-leaning bias at times.
Listeners praise its range of expert guests and insightful policy discussions.
Many appreciate the mix of serious analysis with accessible humor.
Some reviewers complain about repetitive banter and sound quality.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#30
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Apple Podcasts
#68
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Apple Podcasts
#169
Australia/News/Politics
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#9
Ukraine/News/Politics
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#52
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#108
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Should You Be Scared of the Bond Markets?
Q: How could John Healy start that tomorrow? Or how could John Healy start that in the budget?
Wigglesworth suggests that the main parties consider a bipartisan package of tax increases and spending cuts, drawing on Canada's experience to restore credibility and lower borrowing costs.
Should You Be Scared of the Bond Markets?
Q: What does a bond actually mean, and why are bonds so fundamental to the conversations around the budget that's coming up?
A bond is a tradable loan that pays interest, while its market price and yield change over time. Government borrowing costs influence the room available for spending and tax decisions.
The American Midterms Can END Trump | Jacob Weisberg interview
Q: We are looking ahead to the midterms. Can you sort of, you know, for a UK audience, how important are these midterms?
Weisberg says Democrats winning the House would give them committee control and enable public investigations into corruption and abuse of power in Trump's administration.
The American Midterms Can END Trump | Jacob Weisberg interview
Q: What do you think that means about Trump's relationship with big tech? Do you think they've won him over? Do you think it's been successful? They've been able to buy back his favorability?
Weisberg says tech leaders want to avoid regulation, especially of AI, and are pleased by Trump's opposition to government oversight. He says they have accommodated Trump as he returned to power.
How Andy Burnham can save Labour | Tariq Ali interview
Q: What can be done?
Ali argues for creating a single Israel-Palestine state with equal rights for everyone, rather than a state based on ethnicity. He acknowledges that this may not be achievable, but says it is worth advocating.

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This show blends sharp political commentary with humor, covering UK politics, policy debates, and current-events analysis. Episodes frequently feature interviews with economists, policymakers, and academics, plus panel discussions that dissect leadership, governance, and regulatory issues—from wealth taxes and public value to regional devolution, online safety, and PMQ dynamics. A recurring strength is the willingness to challenge conventional wisdom and spotlight underexplored angles, often backed by vivid anecdotes and real-world examples. Listeners who enjoy candid banter, brisk analysis, and guest insights across economics, democracy reform, tech policy, and political strategy are likely to find it engaging and provocative.

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1. Jacob Weisberg
2. Robin Wigglesworth
3. Andrew Feinstein
4. Tariq Ali
5. Astra Taylor
6. Naomi Klein
7. Zack Polanski
8. Jeremy Corbyn

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