
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 | 668 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsNews CommentaryPolitics | |||

Ava is joined by Claire Hanna, the Social Democratic and Labour Party MP for Belfast South and Mid Down, to break down the recent violence and unrest in Northern Ireland.
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For millions of graduates, student loans are just another deduction on the payslip. But what does Plan 2 actually mean — and why has it become one of the most controversial policies affecting young people in Britain?
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At the centre of this week's PMQs was the tragic killing of Henry Nowak, which some political figures seem to have used for their own ends. Seán is joined by Charlie Herbert of The London Economic to breakdown the session.
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Simon Dubbins is the Head of International at Unite the union, and came by the JOE studios to speak to us before the leadership race for General Secretary in one of Britain's biggest unions. He speaks to Laura and Andy about the union's changing rela... more
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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.
Unsubscribed after a few minutes. Why do they think people are interested in hearing them present a load of self indulgent rambling full of in jokes and them laughing at themselves.
I simply don’t get the point of this podcast at all. Full of waffle, the podcast seems to revolve around the personalities of the show’s presenters with little information, insight and analysis.
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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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PoliticsJOE Podcast launched 3 years ago and published 668 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on PoliticsJOE Podcast include:
1. Simon Dubbins
2. Taylor Lorenz
3. Alan Milburn
4. Ava Santina
5. Sadiq Khan
6. Jeevun Sandher
7. Hannah Spencer
8. Norman Finkelstein
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