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PoliticsJOE Podcast

PoliticsJOE
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Housing Crisis
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Refugee Policy
Super Bowl
Joey Barton
UK Government
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Ceasefire
Culture Wars
Gaza
Labour Party

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

Andy's been looking into Gorton and Denton by-election loser Matthew Goodwin's new book over the weekend, and has some hefty claims about its author. He tells Ava about his discoveries.

Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: linktr.ee/howto... more

Paul Holden is an investigative journalist and author of The Fraud: Keir Starmer, Morgan McSweeney, and the crisis of British Democracy.

He came by the PoliticsJOE studio to chat to us about his book, which has become essential reading for anyone tr... more

Kate Dearden is the Employment Rights Minister, and she sat down with Ava to break down the government's new plan to crack down on employers failing to pay their workers fairly.

This comes after the Department for Business and Trade published the na... more

Laura sits down with Lena Swedlow of Compass to uncover the flaws of Britain's electoral system, as well as imagining what a future without it could look like.

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Recent Guests

Paul Holden
Journalist and author of The Fraud
Independent investigations into Labour politics
Episode: Labour tried to ruin me for exposing Keir Starmer | Paul Holden interview
James Bloodworth
Author of Lost Boys; expert on the Manosphere and online anti-feminist subcultures
Author/Researcher
Episode: Everything Louis Theroux got wrong about the manosphere | James Bloodworth interview
Hannah Spencer
New MP for Gortland-Denton, discussed in maiden speech
Member of Parliament (Gortland-Denton)
Episode: Should Keir Starmer resign?
David Hearst
Co-founder and editor-in-chief of the Middle East Eye
Middle East Eye
Episode: The Truth about Donald Trump's war on Iran | David Hearst interview
Sam Bright
Journalist and political commentator, Substack writer
Sam Bright Substack
Episode: Who is funding the Reform Party? | Sam Bright interview
Lisa McKenzie
University professor and sociologist focused on working-class politics
University (sociology/Education)
Episode: I was cancelled for calling the Green Party middle-class
Scott Lucas
Professor of contemporary politics and international relations
Professor at [institution referenced in episode]
Episode: What the media aren't telling you about Trump and Iran | Scott Lucas interview
Clara Mattei
Economist and founding president of the Forum for Real Economic Emancipation (FREAY)
Forum for Real Economic Emancipation
Episode: Capitalism is a trap - and you can't get out | Clara Mattei interview
Tony Blair
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and significant political figure
Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
Episode: The Truth about Tony Blair | Michael Waldman interview

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • 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
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    drewla2
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • If you want solid reporting that gets you out of your bubble, this ain't it

    Podcast Addict
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    mowgli
    2 months ago
  • Gambling Ads

    Please can you stop the gambling adverts. I’ll stop listening. I’m just one person. But I can’t be the only one who is repulsed. Gambling ruins lives. Be better Joe.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Turkey_Brewster
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Utterly pointless

    Updated review - persevered but it’s like losing the will to live - Sean is a narcissist who loves himself, Laura is the constant giggling fool and the pod just goes from bad to worse

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MartyFarty
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Huge improvement

    Since Ava has taken over and begun leading the podcast with Sean and Laura, the quality of the content has increased a lot and I find myself looking forward to episodes. I really like this new direction. Topics are more focused and it seems better produced.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    e9967
    United Kingdom4 months ago

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Spotify
#44
United Kingdom/News
Apple Podcasts
#31
United Kingdom/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#63
United Kingdom/News
Apple Podcasts
#238
Italy/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#99
Finland/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#106
South Africa/News/Politics

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

What the media aren't telling you about Trump and Iran | Scott Lucas interview
Q: What is the core reason you think a quick left-to-right regime change in Iran is unlikely to succeed?
Because removing leadership does not dismantle an entrenched military and political system, and the regime can adapt while other actors in the region react—leading to extended conflict rather than swift victory.
Jeremy Corbyn on Iran, student loans, and electing the king
Q: What is your reaction to Rachel Reeves' economic plan and its perceived headroom in the context of rising gas prices?
Corbyn suggests that while Reeves' plan is ambitious, the reality of escalating energy costs due to geopolitical tensions undermines the level of fiscal headroom and requires a more honest discussion about spending, inflation, and social support.
I was cancelled for calling the Green Party middle-class
Q: What makes you work in class? How would you define someone as working class?
McKenzie says working class is not a fixed label but a lived reality tied to daily experiences of inequality, education access, and cultural capital; she emphasizes that class is enacted through material conditions, mobility prospects, and who represents those communities in Parliament, rather than through a simple background label.
What should we replace the monarchy with? Q&A special
Q: How legitimate is Restore, and do you think it could split the reform vote?
I think that there is definitely an appetite for that rhetoric, which is carte blanche on immigration.
What should we replace the monarchy with? Q&A special
Q: What would you replace our current system with if the monarchy were abolished?
I think that the House of Lords has a function, which is a controversial thing to say on the left, but I think that you need two chambers.

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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. Paul Holden
2. James Bloodworth
3. Hannah Spencer
4. David Hearst
5. Sam Bright
6. Lisa McKenzie
7. Scott Lucas
8. Clara Mattei

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