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Oh God, What Now?

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Conservatism
UK Politics
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Keir Starmer
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Infected Blood Scandal
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Maria Ressa

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 affa... more

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Who and what will receive our FIFA Peace Prize-style gongs for the year? Elon Musk for his brief, mayfly political life of casual mass murder? Trump and Vance for their disgusting Oval Office attack on Zelenskyy? Liz Truss, madwoman for hire? Oasis? ... more

Thank God that’s nearly over… It’s been a grim old year in politics, so in the penultimate OGWN of 2025 our panel pores over the entrails of the year to seek reasons for optimism in 2026. Plus in a But Your Emails Special we answer as many of your qu... more

As 2025 spirals around the plughole of posterity, The Guardian’s parliamentary speechwriter John Crace joins us to look at the year inside the Westminster Village. Did Farage successfully cross over from consequence-free rabble-rouser to horribly pla... more

America’s new National Security Strategy is a hellish concoction of far-right obsessions, paranoid conspiracy thought, imperial fantasy, and outright aggression. European leaders are horrified but what are they going to do about it? Plus: Glasgow Sou... more

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Recent Guests

Olivia Brown
Associate Professor in Digital Futures at the University of Bath
University of Bath
Episode: Lost in the Far-Right Funhouse – How bots and fakes create a false, angry Britain
John Springford
Associate Fellow at the Centre for European Reform
Centre for European Reform
Episode: Can we get Britain out of its hole?
Mitch Benn
Comedian, science fiction author, satirical songwriter, veteran of The Now Show on Radio 4.
Episode: Big Budget Breakdown – Wage Against the Machine
Giles Wilkes
Senior fellow at the Institute for Government and former special adviser to Theresa May.
Institute for Government
Episode: Budget ’25 – Why Rachel Reeves should hold her nerve
Jon Elledge
Infrastructure lover and bestselling author.
Sunday Times
Episode: Budget ’25 – Why Rachel Reeves should hold her nerve
Matt Warman
Former Tory MP and digital minister
Conservative Party
Episode: Mamdani – First we take Manhattan
Ben Ansell
Professor of Comparative Democratic Institutions
Nuffield College, University of Oxford
Episode: System Failure – Why does British politics feel broken?
Alan Manning
Professor of Economics at the LSE and author of "Why Immigration Policy Is Hard And How To Make It Better"
Episode: Scary Migrants, Super Creeps – Can Britain break out of migration madness?
Will Snell
Chief Executive of the Fairness Foundation, focusing on socio-economic inequality.
Fairness Foundation
Episode: Don’t mention the pension! – Can we avoid a two-tier society?

Hosts

Andrew Harrison
Group Editor at Podmasters, known for his engaging and humorous commentary
Seth Thévoz
Host introducing the show, providing insights and leading discussions
Ros Taylor
Regular host and commentator known for her analysis on socio-political issues

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 4.1k ratings
  • Who to trust

    Well you know I don’t know what the fuss is about anymore you can’t trust USA anymore you can’t trust this PM for defo

    I rather take my punt on china as there economic are ahead of the curve

    I just don’t believe USA can be trusted more can Isreal

    But the fake historical narrative keep pumping out

    You should never have exited from EU

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lovealways#
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Navel gazing copium

    Mental gymnastics borne out of opinion passed as fact. Pseudo intellectual pretzels.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ❤️Radio4Comedy
    Netherlands3 months ago
  • Brilliant episode of a superior podcast! Always great to hear Steve and RAF and Andrew's fury at the injustice of it all chimed with my own. Bloody fantastic one and all.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Major Sharpe
    3 months ago
  • labour leadership

    My personal view is this

    It is sad to see talented deputy PM go the media were wanting a head on poll and they eventually got one

    Secondly- Blair I’m sorry but you trap what sow and he is rotten to the core just dig into his corrupt bank accounts and you see a trail of blood he Zionist

    Thirdly well what can one say about wooden leader PM he just wants to walk into shows of Blair and be puppet and walk towards war another Zionist leader who tragically again doesn’t care for genocide lies drip s... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lovealways#
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Good but

    I sometimes listen and enjoy the program but not keen on this Leconte person. This machine-gun style of speaker is really annoying...probably be ok in slow motion.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    amateur de savoir
    France4 months ago

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Overall, it provides a sense of connection to current events, resonating well with those who are politically active and informed.

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

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#28
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Apple Podcasts
#40
United Kingdom/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#91
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Apple Podcasts
#131
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#203
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#86
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Talking Points

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2025: The Year of Tragical Thinking – End of Year Special
Q: What piece of art do you wish every person in the world could see, read or watch?
I would suggest Life and Fate by Vasily Grossman, an amazing novel about the Battle of Stalingrad and living under Stalin's regime.
2025: The Year of Tragical Thinking – End of Year Special
Q: What word or phrase that was popularized or overused in 2025 would you rather never hear again?
I've got a load. Clickbait. People complain about clickbait. It's never used correctly.
Lost in the Far-Right Funhouse – How bots and fakes create a false, angry Britain
Q: What's the role of normal people in amplifying far-right views?
Any interaction with far-right posts drives further engagement, potentially inflaming their perspectives.
Why Tech Sucks – Cory Doctorow on Enshittification and how to fix it
Q: What can individuals do to combat the effects of enshittification?
Instead of merely voting with your wallet, which generally favors those with greater financial means, it's suggested that individuals should join community movements and be part of systemic change to address the monopolistic practices.
Why Tech Sucks – Cory Doctorow on Enshittification and how to fix it
Q: How does enshittification happen and can we escape it?
Enshittification typically happens in three stages: a platform starts by being good to its users to attract them, then it begins to take advantage of users when they are locked in by introducing ads and exploitative practices, and finally, it drains value from both users and advertisers, leading to a detestable experience.

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This podcast offers a candid, no-nonsense take on contemporary British politics, punctuated with humor and a variety of insightful discussions. Episodes typically center around pressing political issues, featuring analysis of recent events with contributions from prominent guests and regular panellists who provide expert commentary. Topics often range from economic policies and governmental controversies to societal challenges such as immigration and environmental concerns, making it a comprehensive resource for those seeking to understand the complexities of modern governance. The blend of humor and serious analysis creates an engaging atmosphere, appealing to listeners who value sharp insights into the political landscape alongside relata... more

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2. John Springford
3. Mitch Benn
4. Giles Wilkes
5. Jon Elledge
6. Matt Warman
7. Ben Ansell
8. Alan Manning

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