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PoliticsJOE Podcast

PoliticsJOE
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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

Live from the PolJOE dungeon, Seán and Laura react to another blockbuster Prime Minister's Questions. Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch face off once again, this time on the economy.

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Laura's interview with Zarah Sultana has sparked a discourse inferno, and she joins Oli and Seán to break it down clip by clip. In the absence of many concrete Your Party policies, Sultana's thoughts on NATO, Zelenskyy, landlords, and Polanski's Gree... more

Plaid beat Reform in Caerphilly, Laura spent the morning with Green New Deal Rising, Ireland have elected a socialist president, and Zohran Mamdani is set to win the New York mayoralty next week. All of which is to say, is the Left back? Laura and Se... more

Zarah Sultana came by to chat to Laura and set out a bold vision for a new radical politics of the left. One that challenges the Labour Party’s shift to the right and offers a genuine voice for Britain’s working class. Sultana explains why Your Party... more

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Farha Khalidi
Content creator, TikTok and YouTube personality, OnlyFans model, and reality show star.
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Episode: How I conquered the manosphere (as an Onlyfans model) | Farha Khalidi interview
Oobah Butler
Documentary filmmaker and entrepreneur known for his unconventional methods and critique of the wealth-making culture.
Episode: How I became a millionaire in 90 days (with Oobah Butler)
Richie Jones
Pollster at Ipsos
Ipsos
Episode: Is social media the new mainstream? (with Ipsos)
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
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?

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
    2 months 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 Kingdom2 months 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
    6 months ago

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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
#26
United Kingdom/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#52
United Kingdom/News
Apple Podcasts
#132
Australia/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#191
France/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#35
Hong Kong/News/Politics

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British politics is about to change forever. This is how | Zarah Sultana interview
Q: What can people expect at the upcoming Euro party inaugural conference?
You can expect a democratic conference that will shape the party structures where there will be debate.
British politics is about to change forever. This is how | Zarah Sultana interview
Q: Does the UK need to go further and cut more or all ties with the US?
Yes, the UK is America's poodle, and we must have a policy about immediately withdrawing from NATO.
British politics is about to change forever. This is how | Zarah Sultana interview
Q: Why is your party, in your opinion, the best place for reform?
Because we are interested in making people's lives better as opposed to peddling racism and more cuts for everyone else.
How to save the world from a fascist takeover | Yanis Varoufakis interview
Q: What does that mean, when you say that, talking about empowering men to reject patriarchy with the backing of feminism?
He asserts that feminism is essential for liberating not just women but also men from patriarchal structures that limit their freedom and potential.
How to save the world from a fascist takeover | Yanis Varoufakis interview
Q: Do you find him, one thing I find very interesting about him, I think it's quite an obvious observation, many people have made this, is that he has pitched himself as an anti-establishment figure, when arguably he is not?
Varoufakis argues that the vilification of Farage by traditional media allows him to position himself as a voice of the disaffected, which strengthens his appeal to the public.

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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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2. Oobah Butler
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6. Nick Lowles
7. Danny Kruger
8. Nadine Dorries

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