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

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Latest Episodes

Look, we're STILL trying to work out what Melania's plan was with that WTF speech this week.

Plan, did we say? Alex Andreou and Kenny Campbell give miserable Mel's bizarre intervention their best shot and, for the adults in the audience, try to make... more

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One minute, it's Armageddon and profanity; the next, it's back to the clown show and Trump's biggest TACO yet.

Naomi, Alex and Kenny are joined by QR favourite Arthur Snell to rake through the ashes of Trump's Iranian dumpster fire, and try to make ... more

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Brace for betrayal, resurrection and chocolate in our Easter special!

Naomi Smith and Kenny Campbell examine the Judas Factor in politics, and then dive into that other great seasonal topic: the soaring price of Easter eggs.

All that plus the Wokey... more

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Welcome to the second part of our fabulous bank holiday two-parter with Baroness Ayesha Hazarika.

What does becoming a peer actually feel like? How should we reform the upper chamber? And will our friendly Baroness give us any juicy insights from b... more

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Recent Guests

Ayesha Hazarika
Baroness, political commentator and former Labour aide
House of Lords (informal guest)
Episode: Eureka Hazarika special – Part 1: Labour finally chooses Europe
Claire Higham
Campaigner and Long Covid patient
Long Covid campaign and patient advocate
Episode: QR Special: The cruelty of Long Covid
Dame Anneliese Dodds
Former MEP, former Minister of State for Development, current MP for Oxladeast and Chair of the APPG Sudan and South Sudan
Member of Parliament (UK)
Episode: With Europe we stand: Foreign policy special with Anneliese Dodds
John Donison
Middle East correspondent for the show
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Episode: Sunday School: One thing after another
Kenny Campbell
Guest speaker discussing youth unemployment and AI
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Episode: The Shadow Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
Kemi Badenoch
Leader of the Conservative Party and Minister for the Department for Business and Trade
UK Government
Episode: Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right
Arthur Snell
Political commentator and analyst
Episode: Deflections, Defections, and By-election Selection Reflections
Cindy Yu
Times columnist and former host of the Chinese Whispers podcast
The Times
Episode: In With The Old: Is Zahawi a Tory too far for Farage?
Jeevun Sandher
Loughborough MP and member of the Labour Party
UK Parliament
Episode: BONUS EPISODE: The Affordability Crisis, with Jeevun Sandher MP

Hosts

Alex Andreou
Host with partner Naomi Smith; long-running presenter known for policy analysis, humor, and structured discussion.
Naomi Smith
Co-host known for insightful commentary, policy framing, and engaging banter.
Kenny Campbell
Co-host/Producer bringing production polish, data-driven insights, and occasional guest spots.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 900 ratings
  • Feelings inform fact

    Lazy misandry and sneering at the natives by an Irish, Scot and a Greek. Anglophobic to its core.

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    1
    ❤️Radio4Comedy
    Netherlands2 months ago
  • A Very British Podcast

    Last week Quiet Riot asked what defines “British”. The answer is that it does. The Anglo-Hiberno-Helleno-Caledonian hosts are serious, generous, well informed, rational, warm-hearted, cool-headed, obstreperous, idiosyncratic, irreverent, and often very funny. Truly a very British podcast.

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    5
    Rosa_K
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Great discussion

    A great - and important - discussion on what Britishness mean. Keep up the good work!👏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OlivierMP
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Happy new year!

    What a wonderful, wonderful 1 Jan episode. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DeCive2023
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Oh God! -what a find.

    Where have you been my lovely people?

    Careful assured commentary on the week’s events. Served up on a Sunday morning swaddled in a soft blanket of humanity. What more could you want?

    Oh! and there’s humour as well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ACTgreen
    United Kingdom4 months ago

Listeners Say

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Humor and warmth keep heavy topics approachable.
Thoughtful, nonpartisan analysis that stays sane in a heavy news week.
Guests are consistently credible and discussions are well-structured.
High-quality debates that avoid partisan shouting while remaining engaging.
Listeners value depth over hot takes and appreciate the hosts' candor and banter.

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#48
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#99
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#220
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#241
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#150
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#171
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Talking Points

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Eureka Hazarika special – Part 1: Labour finally chooses Europe
Q: Is there merit in sending the King to negotiate with the US and Europe given the current volatility?
Yes, but it's high risk; a strong, high-visibility gesture could signal resilience and unity, but it could backfire if perceived as political theatre or if Trump dominates the narrative.
Eureka Hazarika special – Part 1: Labour finally chooses Europe
Q: What does the movement of voters mean for Labour if the party shifts its policies?
Voters have become more transactional and are not bound to one party; parties move more quickly than voters, so Labour must be careful about promising future fuel relief and risk losing credibility if conditions change.
Eureka Hazarika special – Part 2: Memoirs of a newly-minted peer
Q: What would your plan be to save journalism in the current media environment?
Strengthen verification processes, promote a range of trusted narrators, and encourage media literacy while supporting independent reporting and cross-party collaboration to restore public trust in information.
Eureka Hazarika special – Part 2: Memoirs of a newly-minted peer
Q: How worried are you about threats to journalism and the quality of journalistic output in the UK right now?
There is fragmentation and a dark side to social media, but editors and producers have to double-check and stay vigilant about biases; trust is fragile and requires responsible reporting and a diversity of credible sources.
Dud's Army; A review of Reform UK in local government
Q: Arthur, what does your book argue about the geopolitics of climate change and its impact on traditional power structures?
The book emphasizes that climate-driven geographic and resource shifts will redefine power, with democracies needing to adapt quickly to new energy realities and geopolitical alliances; it also argues that these changes can create opportunities if managed strategically.

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A politics show built on calm, sharp analysis, and wit, with a strong focus on UK policy, elections, and global affairs shaped by current events. Across recent episodes, discussions often center on leadership dynamics, party strategy, immigration and national identity, economic policy, and the impact of external events on domestic politics, all delivered with measured critique, humor, and accessible framing. Notable strengths include clear, nonpartisan analysis that digests complex policy debates, regular feature segments that add color and rhythm, and a willingness to challenge narratives while staying relatable for listeners who want thoughtful, informed discourse.

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1. Ayesha Hazarika
2. Claire Higham
3. Dame Anneliese Dodds
4. John Donison
5. Kenny Campbell
6. Kemi Badenoch
7. Arthur Snell
8. Cindy Yu

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