
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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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 680 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsNews Commentary | |||

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Love the podcast, great takes. Please stop talking about the London commute… as a northerner it enrages me.
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
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.
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.
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.
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The show blends political analysis with informal banter, tackling UK current affairs, policy debates, and media dynamics through a left-leaning, chatty lens. Episodes frequently feature high-profile guests—from union leaders and MPs to journalists and scholars—while moderators balance sharp critique with accessible conversation. Notable strengths include a willingness to challenge established narratives, diverse guest perspectives, and a conversational format that can highlight practical policy ideas alongside lively banter. Some listeners prize the candid, forum-like vibe but there are recurring critiques about production quality and pacing that potential sponsors or guests may want to consider.
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Recent guests on PoliticsJOE Podcast include:
1. Andy Burnham
2. David Lammy
3. Hélène Landemore
4. Mariana Mazzucato
5. Jonathan Hinder
6. Baroness Ruth Davidson
7. Charles Herbert
8. Simon Dubbins
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