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PoliticsJOE Podcast

PoliticsJOE
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Joey Barton
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Culture Wars
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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

We sat down with Children's Minister Josh MacAlister to hear about the government's launch of a new Child Protection Authority.

In a wide-ranging conversation, MacAlister tells us about his role, the mess the Labour government inherited from the Co... more

As another year draws to a close, we are joined for another therapy session by none other than Ian Hislop.

The editor of Private Eye took time out of his busy schedule to run through the insanity that has been the year in politics.

From the rise of... more

Welcome to the final PMQs podcast of the season! Today Keir Starmer came under fire for two ongoing strikes: The resident doctor strikes set to go ahead in the run up to Christmas, and the ongoing hunger strikes in British prisons.

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Yesterday, Keir Starmer defended his record in government before the Liaison Committee. Ava and Laura check his report card.

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Recent Guests

Josh MacAlister
Labour Minister focused on child protection policy and inquiries
Labour Government
Episode: Labour Minister slates Tories for failing grooming gang victims | Josh MacAlister interview
Grace Blakeley
An author, and her recent book is Vulture Capitalism.
Episode: Economist spells out how Labour's Budget helped the super rich | Grace Blakeley interview
Richard Murphy
Former Chartered Accountant who campaigns on issues of tax avoidance and evasion.
Tax Research UK
Episode: Economist unpicks Rachel Reeves' Budget | Richard Murphy interview
Stephen Flynn
SNP MP reacting to the budget, focusing on implications for Scotland.
Scottish National Party
Episode: PoliticsJOE reacts to the Budget
Corey Doctorow
Author of Enchidification
Author
Episode: PMQs reaction (with Noah of Northstar Politics)
Ed Miliband
Former Secretary of State and prominent politician focused on climate change and energy policies.
Labour Party
Episode: Ed Miliband on Climate Change, Nigel Farage, and the future of Britain
Farha Khalidi
Content creator, TikTok and YouTube personality, OnlyFans model, and reality show star.
OnlyFans
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)
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)

Hosts

Laura Bedridge
Co-host and journalist discussing politics and conference events.
Ava Santina
Co-host providing commentary and analysis on political events.
Ben Holden
Co-Host providing witty commentary on various political matters.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • 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 Kingdoma month ago
  • audio levels 👎

    i like this pod but often feel like i’m straining to hear one presenter, then getting blasted in the ear by another presenter. switched it off a few times because of this

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    mandu9999
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • If you want solid reporting that gets you out of your bubble, this ain't it

    Podcast Addict
    2
    mowgli
    4 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 Kingdom4 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
    Ireland4 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the humor and informal tone, with many finding it a refreshing take on serious political discussions.
Some criticisms revolve around audio quality and occasional tangents that detract from the main topics.
Many express appreciation for thoughtful commentary paired with humor, making the podcast engaging while addressing complex topics.

Chart Rankings

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

Spotify
#44
United Kingdom/News
Apple Podcasts
#44
United Kingdom/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#98
United Kingdom/News
Apple Podcasts
#221
Italy/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#243
Germany/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#144
Poland/News/Politics

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ian Hislop reviews the chaos of 2025
Q: Do you think he has the same problem with immigration?
Yes, and again, he was going to be sensible and not say, let's send them to Rwanda or send the Navy in and overturn the boats.
Ian Hislop reviews the chaos of 2025
Q: Do you think Nigel Farage will be Prime Minister?
It's perfectly possible, but it is very volatile.
Ian Hislop reviews the chaos of 2025
Q: How do you explain this year?
There's been a dearth of Tories, and it's basically Starmer imploding, which was really quick.
Answering your questions about Your Party conference
Q: Can we expect any candidates to unite the factions?
No potential candidates seem likely to unify the factions, as deep divides remain, particularly between supporters of Zara Sultana and Jeremy Corbyn.
Answering your questions about Your Party conference
Q: How deep-seated is the Sultana Corbyn faction?
There seems to be a marked difference between their public appearances at the conference, highlighting the tensions surrounding leadership and unity within the party.

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Content focuses on a range of pressing political issues in the UK, balancing humorous commentary with serious discussions. Topics often include the inner workings and controversies surrounding major political figures and parties, particularly the Labour Party and its leadership dynamics. The hosts frequently engage with current news stories, offering insightful critiques while maintaining a relatable and informal tone that resonates with listeners looking for both information and entertainment. The unique approach blends analysis with banter, making it appealing to a youthful audience interested in political discourse alongside lightheartedness.

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PoliticsJOE Podcast launched 3 years ago and published 549 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. Josh MacAlister
2. Grace Blakeley
3. Richard Murphy
4. Stephen Flynn
5. Corey Doctorow
6. Ed Miliband
7. Farha Khalidi
8. Oobah Butler

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