
Making sense of our political hell every Tuesday and Friday! Oh God, What Now? is the no-bulls**t politics podcast, making the unbearable bearable with top quality guests and analysis, plus poor quality jokes. Regulars include: Guardian writer Rafael Behr • Rachel Cunliffe of the New Statesman • New Statesman columnist Jonn Elledge • Writer and host of This Is Not A Drill Gavin Esler • Social aff... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 857 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsSociety & Culture | |||

The earth is burning, Britain is parched brown and rain is a distant memory. Yet the Tories are purging the last of their Net Zero advocates, the Greens seem to have lost interest in green policies, and Burnham’s Labour are teetering on the edge of r... more
Fifteen days in… Is Burnham’s government actually shaping up to be quite good? Impossible to say for certain, but the PM’s policy blitz seems to be landing pretty well, buoyed by Labour’s Greater Manchester mayoral win. Is the Age of Andy working out... more
Andy Burnham is promising to spend “whatever political capital” he has to fix the crumbling social care system after decades of political failure. As the right-wing press dusts off its “Death Tax” headlines, can he actually do it?
Plus… He leads Res... more
He’s a communist! He wants to drag us back to the 70s! He’s going to tax you to death! He’s weak! He’s a tyrant! He’s gone to war with the South! His jackets are too expensive! Burnham has only been PM for a week and the right-wing press are already ... more
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A very specific complaint: why the hell has everyone started adopting vocal fry?
OGWN is my weekly staple…it never fails to make me laugh, provide insight and genuinely fresh perspectives on big issues!
Keep up the great work team!
Very thoughtful, well-prepared, interviews thank you
Spent an hour falsifying their opponents positions and actions so they may feel better about themselves. Top quality hand ringing.
The podcast is OK, buts but right of centre. On the whole it feels like a group of people who think they are radical, but very much in the mould of the Starmer, McSweeney, Streeting right wingers who have stolen the Labour Party
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A sharp, panel-driven UK politics show that blends rigorous analysis with satire. Episodes frequently dissect leadership contests, party strategy, Brexit and EU realignment, local election dynamics, and media narratives, often featuring journalists, historians, and political commentators. The conversations balance policy critique with cultural humor, making complex Westminster machinations accessible to engaged listeners who want context, nuance, and timely takes. Noteworthy aspects include a steady rotation of high-profile guests from major media outlets, a penchant for historical parallels, and a style that mixes serious analysis with brisk, quippy banter that keeps discussions lively for a politically engaged audience.
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Oh God, What Now? launched 9 years ago and published 857 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 Oh God, What Now? include:
1. Daniel Trilling
2. Noah Law
3. David Plotz
4. Ahir Shah
5. Chris Grey
6. Sam Bright
7. Jason Hazeley
8. Turi Munthe
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