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PoliticsJOE Podcast

PoliticsJOE
Labour Party
Keir Starmer
Donald Trump
Gaza
Peter Mandelson
UK Politics
Conservative Party
Your Party
Israel
Green Party
Nigel Farage
Jeremy Corbyn
Jeffrey Epstein
Elon Musk
British Politics
Bonnie Blue
Cost Of Living Crisis
Asylum Seekers
Rachel Reeves
United Kingdom

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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On this episode of the PoliticsJOE Podcast, Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood joins the team for a candid and unfiltered conversation about the realities of representing her constituents—and why she believes Keir Starmer isn’t delivering for people like th... more

Columnist Stella Tsantekidou and Turn Left Media's Curtis Daly were feuding on Twitter earlier this week.

In response to our Hannah Spencer interview, Stella wrote: "Yeah no, sorry, MPs are often cooped up in Parliament for 15 hours a day, they will... more

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Ava, Seán, and Laura bear witness to what could be Keir Starmer's last PMQs as Prime Minister. Hear a man on the brink attempt to defend his record and talk up his achievements before the May elections.

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Earlier today Morgan McSweeney, formerly Keir Starmer's Chief of Staff, appeared before the Foreign Affairs Committee; thrust out from the shadows and into the spotlight to explain his role in the appointment of Peter Mandelson to Washington.

Laura,... more

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Recent Guests

Sorcha Eastwood
Politician, Alliance Party MP for Lagan Valley
Alliance Party
Episode: This is why my constituents HATE Keir Starmer | Sorcha Eastwood Interview
Hannah Spencer
Clip subject discussing drinking in Parliament
Episode: Lefties clash over MPs drinking in Parliament
Banseka Kayembe
Founder, Naked Politics
Naked Politics
Episode: Morgan McSweeney backs Starmer in Mandelson committee
Curtis Daly
Founder, Turn Left Media
Turn Left Media
Episode: Morgan McSweeney backs Starmer in Mandelson committee
David Maddox
Journalist discussing Mandelson security vetting and Keir Starmer's leadership
The Independent
Episode: Why Starmer can't recover from the Mandelson scandal | David Maddox interview
Lord George Robertson
Co-author of the Strategic Defence Review; former NATO Secretary General
Former NATO
Episode: Military experts break down if UK is ready for war
Kevin Rowlands
Editor of the RUCI Journal; former naval officer
RUCI Journal
Episode: Military experts break down if UK is ready for war
Zoë Garbett
Green Councilor in Dolston, London Assembly member, candidate for Mayor of Hackney
Green Party
Episode: Can the Green Party fix the housing crisis? Zoë Garbett interview
Scott Lucas
Political analyst and commentator analyzing international relations and security issues
Episode: What's next after Trump's Iran ceasefire? Scott Lucas interview

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • 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
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    mowgli
    14 days 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 Kingdoma month ago
  • 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.

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    antonrosenfeld
    a month ago
  • Absolutely terrible

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ursus262
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Tedious waffle

    Hard work. I tried listening to an episode (the PMQs/Lammy one) but after 15 minutes of inane drivel about what a terrible driver she is, I gave up. Truly dreadful, teenie-level shrieking and babbling. Better things to do, sorry. Or 'soz' as they probably say.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    drewla2
    United Kingdom2 months ago

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The show is valued for covering underrepresented or critical angles on UK politics.

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#20
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#44
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#150
Australia/News/Politics
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#12
South Korea/News/Politics
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#75
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#92
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Why Starmer can't recover from the Mandelson scandal | David Maddox interview
Q: Do you want to talk us through the story?
The guest recalls discovering a major exclusive about Mandelson's security vetting that aligned with earlier reporting, highlighting the press and parliamentary inquiries that followed, and discusses how the issue reflects on Starmer's judgment and the government's handling of appointments.
Military experts break down if UK is ready for war
Q: What do you make of that assessment of the state of the armed forces?
The panelists argue that while the UK has capable personnel and units, the scale is insufficient for sustained, large-scale operations, and dependency on broader Western/NATO support is a practical reality. They suggest focusing on strategic capabilities and alliance-based defense rather than chasing a simple spending target.
Your boss is scamming you. This is how | Matthew Cole interview
Q: How should policy respond to wage theft to be effective?
Stronger enforcement, higher penalties, and in particular criminal liability for wage violations could deter misconduct more effectively than fines alone; extending the consequences to criminal outcomes would raise the stakes for employers to comply with the law.
Your boss is scamming you. This is how | Matthew Cole interview
Q: What is the thrust of the book and what is it trying to get across?
The central aim is to interrogate what constitutes a fair wage for fair work within capitalism, examining how fairness is tied to history, institutions, and bargaining power, with a focus on how wage theft and unpaid labor are pervasive and structurally rooted.
Brian Eno: The system is broken. We need a wealth tax now.
Q: Or do you think that perhaps we should be bolder and suggest that people shouldn't be allowed to extract their wealth and put it into the Cayman Islands or into the Republic of Ireland?
The discussion pivots toward bolder approaches to wealth extraction limits, including wealth caps and aggressive taxation to prevent offshoring profits and assets.

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This show covers UK politics with a practical, irreverent bent, balancing sharp analysis with banter. Episodes frequently explore Labour, reform movements, class issues, foreign policy, and media influence, often featuring guests who offer left-leaning, academic, or insider perspectives on contemporary politics. A notable strength is its willingness to challenge mainstream narratives and discuss systemic change, with guests ranging from prominent politicians to researchers and journalists. Listeners can expect candid conversations, a blend of critique and humor, and timely takes on UK political dynamics and global affairs.

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Recent guests on PoliticsJOE Podcast include:

1. Sorcha Eastwood
2. Hannah Spencer
3. Banseka Kayembe
4. Curtis Daly
5. David Maddox
6. Lord George Robertson
7. Kevin Rowlands
8. Zoë Garbett

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