
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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 817 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsSociety & Culture | |||

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There’s no doubt the podcast formerly Remainiacs was going to, and had to change towards events. The era of the post-referendum wars, before Covid and pre withdrawal-deal was a different time and the Remainiacs podcast was a different context, you only have to watch documentaries on this era to be amazed at how frantic this time was, and just to prove it, all the major parties have different leaders now. Remainiacs really served as a way to cope with the fallout, hear intelligent analysis pepper... more
Due to their security policy a lot of salient facts get turned away at the door. Only the facts the support our ideology are materially relevant. Also an increasing whiff of anglophobia seems to emanating from some of the presenters of this podcasts.
I don’t know why this is acceptable but it seems to be an endorsed and widely supported position. Hope your prejudice serves you well. Seems like hypocrisy to me.
Well what a mic drop for Starmer
Without any doubt this PM needs to resign No I cannot accept that he is the victim He knew He chose Mandelson He made the choice knowing the facts
Yes Mandelson withheld this is the typology and character of offender behaviour
No surprise he and Trump trumped stammer and now he is playing the I didn’t w
Rubbish !!! This PM should resign and needs to be now!! He has to accept that put the country in danger by his actions of who he appointed and who ever his aid ... more
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A sharp, opinionated political discussion show that tackles UK and international affairs with candor and humor. Episodes cover party leadership, by-elections, national security, geopolitics, media freedom, and policy debates, often featuring journalists, historians, and academics who provide historical context, data-driven analysis, and insider perspectives. The tone blends rigorous critique with accessible storytelling, and guests frequently challenge conventional narratives, making it useful for listeners who want deeper understanding of current events, policy implications, and political strategy. A notable strength is the rotating cast of high-profile journalists and academics, which helps produce timely, testable takes on fast-moving st... more
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Recent guests on Oh God, What Now? include:
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2. Steve Richards
3. Jason Hazeley
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6. Surekha Davies
7. Jon Elledge
8. Marie Le Conte
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