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Oh God, What Now?

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Labour Party
Keir Starmer
Donald Trump
Brexit
Reform UK
Nigel Farage
Andy Burnham
Immigration
UK Politics
Trump
European Union
UK Economy
Ukraine
Conservative Party
Green Party
Russia
Rachel Reeves
NATO
Artificial Intelligence
United States

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

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The BBC created Nigel Farage. Endless “spiky” guest slots led to a sense of legitimacy, then inevitability, and now a fear of NOT covering the man they still think – despite Reform’s declining polls – is the PM-in-waiting. Why can’t our public broadc... more

Have YOU done YOUR emergency stash of sardines, toilet paper and Kit-Kats? The government’s warnings to stockpile tinned food and water set off a mix of panic, confusion and (from the usual suspects) mockery… but should we all be taking preparedness ... more

Fast reaction to the Budget with Jonathan Portes, King’s College London economics and public policy professor… It was billed as the “boring” Budget, and to be fair Chancellor John Healey mostly delivered – with a few surprises. It was good news for p... more

Like the Democrats we’ve been pinning our hopes on the 2026 US mid-terms to end (or at least interrupt) Trump’s cruel circus… and now they’re finally here. Will the Republicans get the devastating punishment they deserve when America votes on Tue 3 N... more

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Recent Guests

Jonathan Portes
Professor of Economics and Public Policy at King's College London
King's College London
Episode: Budget Minicast! – No rabbits in the hat – with economist Jonathan Portes
Casey Burgat
Former congressional staffer and associate professor at George Washington University's Graduate School of Political Management
George Washington University
Episode: The Midterms – Judgment Day for Donald Trump?
Steve Richards
Friend of the podcast, hosts Rock and Roll Politics
Rock and Roll Politics
Episode: BONUS: Is Zack Polanski sunk after Holborn & St Pancras?
Jan Zlinski
Associate professor at LSE Law School
Fair Square's Reboot FIFA campaign (mentioned)
Episode: Badenoch to the bone – Are the Tories becoming a Kemi cult?
Paul Richards
Labour writer and commentator, founder and columnist for Progress magazine, former Fabian and police/crime commissioner candidate
Progress magazine / Labour movement
Episode: Give ’em enough hope – Did Labour turn a corner in Liverpool?
James Ball
Columnist for The New World, on-site in Liverpool for the Labour Conference
The New World
Episode: “The best political speech of the 21st century”? – Burnham inspires Liverpool – BONUS
Peter Geoghegan
Founder of Democracy for Sale, investigative journalist
Democracy for Sale
Episode: Burnham won’t confront Britain’s Blackshirts. Why?
Jon Ronson
Writer and broadcaster, author of The Castle
Author
Episode: Jon Ronson in the Manosphere of Madness – Weekend Bonus
Sir Vince Cable
Economist, former Liberal Democrat cabinet minister, author of Eclipsing the West, China, India and the Forging of a New World
Author and former UK politician
Episode: “Brexit has left us at Trump’s mercy,” says Sir Vince Cable – Weekend Bonus

Hosts

Seth Thévoz
Historian and writer; regular panelist
Andrew Harrison
Co-host and managing editor
Zoë Grünewald
Regular host / panelist
Ros Taylor
Regular panelist and journalist

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 4.1k ratings
  • Oh God, is this what passes for political commentary now?

    One word you’ll never hear on this podcast is the word because, followed by fact, reason or persuasive argumentation. Finger jabbing hypocrites. Hates social media but uses it daily, for two decades. Part of the problem. No solutions, just plaintive whining.

    Apple Podcasts
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    ❤️Radio4Comedy
    Netherlands13 days ago
  • Entertaining and informative left wing news and commentary. I particularly like the rotation of panel members allowing for a range of voices to be heard.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    savant
    20 days ago
  • Dreamers

    The shoulda, woulda, coulda podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ❤️Radio4Comedy
    Netherlands2 months ago
  • Vocal Fry

    A very specific complaint: why the hell has everyone started adopting vocal fry?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Saoifre
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Love this show!

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Franky NZ
    New Zealand4 months ago

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#25
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#226
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#19
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#45
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#57
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#151
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Midterms – Judgment Day for Donald Trump?
Q: Do you think that he could successfully interfere with these elections?
Burgat distinguishes changing election results from undermining confidence in them. He doubts a coordinated effort could alter enough ballots, but expects intimidation, armed personnel near polling places and efforts to discredit the results.
The Midterms – Judgment Day for Donald Trump?
Q: Could the polls be wrong this time? Are the polls to be fully trusted?
Casey Burgat says polling accuracy changes as the electorate and voting patterns shift. He considers current polls more informative than those from earlier election cycles, but says small shifts in the right places could decide control of Congress.
England belongs to who? – The endless debate about “Englishness”
Q: As an older person whose view of Israel still has lingering images of kibbutz and Holocaust survivors, how can I express my shock and horror at the last year's events in Gaza, settler violence in the West Bank and racist nature of the extreme right in the Israeli government without falling into the trap of anti-Semitism?
The panel says criticism of a government and its actions can be separated from denying a country's right to exist or blaming its people. They note that historical context matters and that support for Israel's continued existence can coexist with opposition to violence and discrimination.
England belongs to who? – The endless debate about “Englishness”
Q: Will Palestine and discussions around it come to be treated by teachers and local councils in the same way as the 1988 Section 28 approach, same sex relationships?
The panel says it is difficult to predict, but argues that schools now support broader discussion of current affairs than they did in the 1990s. They distinguish the school debate from legal efforts to restrict Palestine Action and discuss the court rulings and protest rights.
Budget Minicast! – No rabbits in the hat – with economist Jonathan Portes
Q: Are we still in terrible position with borrowing and debt?
Portes says the UK's fiscal plans are in better shape than those of several G7 peers, but higher global interest rates and inflation still constrain government borrowing.

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A brisk, centrist-leaning political panel show that regularly probes UK policy, media dynamics, and current events with a mix of journalists, historians, and policy experts. Episodes typically feature sharp analysis on domestic politics, climate policy, social issues, and power struggles within parties, often paired with cultural banter and practical listener takeaways. Notable strengths include a steady rotation of high-caliber guests from outlets like The Guardian, New Statesman, and think tanks, plus a track record of thoughtful discussions that balance policy nuance with accessible humor. A standout trait is its ability to pivot between serious policy debates and timely political theater, aided by a core cast who bring deep institutiona... more

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2. Casey Burgat
3. Steve Richards
4. Jan Zlinski
5. Paul Richards
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7. Peter Geoghegan
8. Jon Ronson

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