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PoliticsJOE Podcast

PoliticsJOE
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Asylum Seekers
Keir Starmer
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Taylor Swift
Rishi Sunak
Michael Gove
Housing Crisis
Rwanda Bill
Refugee Policy
Super Bowl
Joey Barton
UK Government
Conservative Party
Housing Market
a-Levels
Culture Wars
Gaza
Ceasefire
Human Rights

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

Chief Client Officer at Ipsos in the UK Richie Jones joined us to discuss exclusive polling about where Britain gets its news, who responds to different styles of communication, and how a global media landscape is changing local societies.

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Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick had to answer for a resurfaced remark about 'not seeing another white face' in Birmingham at Tory conference over the past few days, and Oli became embroiled in the discourse too. Ava joins him to talk private ... more

Freddie Feltham (of the What's Left podcast) swung by JOETowers to join Ava and Laura in recapping Tory conference and unpacking a media landscape that rewards grievance. Why isn't Starmer's deliverism working? And what's Freddie's left wing argument... more

It's Monday. Kemi Badenoch is hot off announcing her mnemonic BORDERS plan at Conservative conference in Manchester, and Laura was on the ground covering Saturday's Palestine Action protests in London. Oli and Seán join Laura to discuss both.

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Recent Guests

Freddie Feltham
Guest from the What's Left podcast discussing political issues
What's Left
Episode: Is there a left wing argument for leaving the ECHR? (with Freddie Feltham)
Seán Finch
The artist and political activist
Episode: Why is the British state coming for Kneecap?
Nick Lowles
CEO of Hope Not Hate, an anti-fascist, anti-extremist organization
Hope Not Hate
Episode: The far-right CAN be stopped. This is how | Nick Lowles interview
Graham Simpson
First Reform member of Scottish Parliament
Reform UK
Episode: EXPLAINED: Why are so many Tories defecting to Reform?
Danny Kruger
Former Shadow Work and Pensions Minister and MP for East Wiltshire
Reform UK
Episode: EXPLAINED: Why are so many Tories defecting to Reform?
Nadine Dorries
Former Conservative MP and prominent political figure
Reform UK
Episode: EXPLAINED: Why are so many Tories defecting to Reform?
Leila Cunningham
Bookies favourite for Reform's Mayor of London candidate
Reform UK
Episode: EXPLAINED: Why are so many Tories defecting to Reform?
Suella Braverman
Current MP who has been mentioned in discussions regarding potential defections
Conservative
Episode: EXPLAINED: Why are so many Tories defecting to Reform?
Jimmy Mac
A podcast guest and pub enthusiast
Episode: Go to the pub or watch Babestation? (with Jimmy Mac)

Hosts

Ed Campbell
Co-Host of the podcast
Oli Dugmore
Co-host of the podcast

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • If you want solid reporting that gets you out of your bubble, this ain't it

    Podcast Addict
    2
    mowgli
    a month ago
  • Enjoyable. Good insight and thoughtful but occasionally poorly put together and plain weird

    A good rotating cast of hosts that cover a wide range of political topics. All regular contributors seem well informed and are good talkers. Fair to say it’s left leaning but I don’t think it’s sneers at things unless they really deserve to be sneered at. They get an interesting range of guests and try not to be a total echo chamber of opinions.

    Constructive criticisms would be to stop having full blown conversations with people that don’t have a microphone, it’s impossible to hear what they’r... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    RFGB
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Savage Podcast!

    What a great podcast. We need more smart young people contributing to political dialogue. Well done guys and keep it up!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RónánR
    Ireland2 months ago
  • ridiculous intros

    15 minute intros be soooooo serious i don’t care

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    lou23847328943
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Some episodes are informative and interesting and others are banter driven trainwrecks. It's great either way.

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    5
    Steven Rivian
    5 months ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Fans value the balance of humor and serious discussions about political issues, though some critiques mention a desire for more nuanced debates.
Listeners enjoy the humorous approach to political commentary and appreciate the diverse range of guests.
The podcast features insightful and engaging discussions, making politics more accessible and relatable.
Some feedback points to issues with sound quality and editing that detract from the overall experience.

Chart Rankings

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

Spotify
#27
United Kingdom/News
Apple Podcasts
#30
United Kingdom/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#57
United Kingdom/News
Apple Podcasts
#84
France/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#245
Australia/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#71
Russia/News/Politics

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Reacting to Keir Starmer's conference speech
Q: Do you think that is the way to tackle the issue that you currently have with young people who are not in educational work?
The announcements about the youth guarantee and more apprenticeships are aimed at ensuring young people have options to enter the workforce instead of relying on welfare.
Reacting to Keir Starmer's conference speech
Q: What did you make of Keir Starmer's speech?
The speech emphasized unity and credible plans while challenging the current political atmosphere, calling for a fight back against the grievances impacting the country.
Reflecting on the Manchester synagogue terror attack (with Na'amod)
Q: How do we bring interfaith and non-faith communities together in common cause against racism and for collective liberation?
We need to be in relationship with each other, focusing on shared values of collective liberation, freedom, equality, and dignity for all people.
Did Keir Starmer save his job with his Conference speech?
Q: What do you think about Starmer's approach in the speech concerning university access?
The commitment to increase university or apprenticeship access is interesting, trying to raise the status of apprenticeships for working-class individuals.
Did Keir Starmer save his job with his Conference speech?
Q: What's your analysis about Starmer's speech, Ed? Is it the best speech he's ever given?
It's better than expected speech? Definitely. There's no protesters, so they got their game security-wise.

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What is PoliticsJOE Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A mix of humor and political commentary characterizes the content, where hosts engage in lively discussions on current UK political events. Major themes include factionalism within political parties, the rise of populism and far-right extremism, and critical examinations of party dynamics, particularly within Labour and Conservative spheres. The podcast features a diverse array of guests from various political backgrounds, offering insights on significant issues such as immigration, civil rights, and electoral shifts.

Listeners are likely drawn to the informal, relatable style that combines insightful political analysis with entertaining banter. Unique to this podcast is its candid exploration of sensitive topics, often accompanied by humo... more

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Recent guests on PoliticsJOE Podcast include:

1. Freddie Feltham
2. Seán Finch
3. Nick Lowles
4. Graham Simpson
5. Danny Kruger
6. Nadine Dorries
7. Leila Cunningham
8. Suella Braverman

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