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Quiet Riot, the politics podcast with more passion, less shouting and lots of laughter

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Welcome to the US midterms. This time, they are game-changers for all of us so here's everything you need to know about what's happening.

Alex and Kenny talk you through the basics, from what is Congress to when you can expect results, as well as h... more

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Today we look to the young voters of Serbia and Brazil, who have helped achieve quite remarkable political results, and also back to the late Patrick Stewart, whose politics were as admirable and authentic as his acting.

Alex and Kenny also turn the... more

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And so to John Healey's Budget which went... pretty well as predicted.

Horses were not scared, rabbits were not pulled from hats and Healey was, well, pretty dogged.

Alex and Kenny are joined by economist extraordinaire Vicky Pryce to look at the h... more

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'An afterthought' – that is the damning description of how Government treated care homes during the pandemic, according to a coruscating report from the independent Covid 19 Inquiry.

Alex and Kenny lift the bonnet on the report's disturbing findings... more

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Recent Guests

Vicky Pryce
Economist, author and former senior public-sector and private-sector economist
Episode: No rabbits were harmed in the making of this Budget
Christina Pagel
UCL Professor of Operational Research and co-founding member of Independent Sage
University College London
Episode: B-Side: Exposing the Covid care home scandal
Ryan Austin
PHP security researcher who found a serious vulnerability with AI assistance
Episode: Sunday School: Robot Reboot – good machine v bad machine
Arthur Snell
Geopolitics expert and host of Behind The Lines
Behind The Lines
Episode: It's a mad, mad, mad, mad world
Alex Sobel
Labour MP for Leeds Central and Headingley and Chair of the APPG for Fair Elections
UK Parliament
Episode: B-Side: The Last of First Past The Post?
Michael Peel
Science editor at the Financial Times and author
Financial Times
Episode: The politics of science
Sehgal Abdiwale
Candidate featured on the show
Camden community politics (as discussed)
Episode: Sunday School: Zack's the way the cookie crumbles
Olivier Morel
Esteemed guest, friend of the show
Unspecified in transcript
Episode: B-Side: Élysée-come, Élysée-go
Joy Morrissey
Guest (joined discussion)
Conservative Party MP (as discussed)
Episode: Kemi-detached

Hosts

Alex Andreou
Greek-British comedian, writer, and political commentator with long-running involvement in the show.
Naomi Smith
Co-host with a background in journalism and political commentary; leads discussion with hosts.
Kenny Campbell
Producer and host; handles mixing desk and on-air banter.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 951 ratings
  • Excellent analysis

    Finally! Episode 22/10/26 was the sort of conversation I have been hoping you guys would deliver. As frustrating as I find many of your episodes you guys clearly have some smarts. Today they were in full display.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ❤️Radio4Comedy
    Netherlands13 days ago
  • Essential UK politics analysis

    Micro & macro covered expertly and thoughtfully. Plus the best banter…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yickbob
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • A Tragedy in Black & White

    Pitch-perfect about this most important and dramatic story 👏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OlivierMP
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Taking L’s

    And crying about it.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ❤️Radio4Comedy
    Netherlands2 months ago
  • Love this

    Thoughtful, insightful, kind. Great guests, great chat.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Quite interested
    United Kingdom4 months ago

Listeners Say

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Guests are well-chosen and bring strong expertise.
Hosts maintain warmth and humor, making tough topics approachable.
Listeners appreciate the rigorous, non-sensational political analysis.

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

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#22
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#50
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Apple Podcasts
#124
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#158
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Apple Podcasts
#52
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#75
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

B-Side: Exposing the Covid care home scandal
Q: What do you think are the most significant kind of recommendations that the report makes?
Pagel highlights the need for a joined-up system that tracks and supports care workers, plus clear guidance on isolation, testing, and visits, with social care placed on a more equal footing with healthcare.
B-Side: Exposing the Covid care home scandal
Q: For those of our listeners who haven't read the report, could you summarize its key findings, please?
Pagel says more than 40,000 people died of Covid in care homes between March 2020 and July 2022, and that care homes were treated as an afterthought while resources and planning focused on the NHS.
No rabbits were harmed in the making of this Budget
Q: Why do forecasters repeatedly underestimate the resilience of the UK economy?
Vicky Pryce points to the UK's relatively high interest rates and inflation, the effects of the Liz Truss period, and uncertainty affecting forecasts across Europe. She also notes that forecasters may have underestimated investment and the effects of AI.
No rabbits were harmed in the making of this Budget
Q: What was the main test of the Budget, and did John Healey pass it?
Vicky Pryce says the key test was whether the Chancellor could reduce the fiscal headroom without provoking a negative market reaction, and says he passed because markets remained steady.
Sunday School: Robot Reboot – good machine v bad machine
Q: Is resilience something that modern life has systematically designed out, and is there evidence the timing of the preparedness advice is significant?
Alex argues that ready-made lifestyles can weaken self-reliance and that emergency supplies are sensible for short disruptions, while Kenny points to interconnected systems and past service failures as reasons to prepare.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Quiet Riot

What is Quiet Riot about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show consistently centers on UK politics, policy debates, and media coverage, blending in-depth analysis with humor and accessible storytelling. Recent episodes span housing policy, government reform, immigration and asylum, criminal justice, climate and agriculture, and international affairs, all through a pragmatic, non-hype lens. A standout feature is how the hosts balance sober policy discussion with witty segments and crowd-pleasing formats, making complex topics approachable for engaged, well-informed listeners who want thoughtful, nonpartisan-leaning political discourse and practical takeaways for public policy or business strategy. The show's cadence—regular features, guest perspectives, and live-event banter—helps it stand out... more

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2. Christina Pagel
3. Ryan Austin
4. Arthur Snell
5. Alex Sobel
6. Michael Peel
7. Sehgal Abdiwale
8. Olivier Morel

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