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Oh God, What Now?

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Labour Party
Donald Trump
Keir Starmer
Brexit
Reform UK
Nigel Farage
UK Politics
Immigration
Andy Burnham
Rachel Reeves
Conservative Party
Trump
UK Economy
Elon Musk
Ukraine
European Union
Social Media
Kemi Badenoch
NATO
Populism

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 first of our occasional weekend bonus episodes… Bewildered by the tangled stories of Putin’s war on Ukraine, Trump’s incomprehensible loyalty to the Russian tyrant, and Russia’s interference in British politics? The Guardian’s foreign corresponde... more

Good news for newsrooms: Harry and Meghan are back in Britain and editors are beside themselves. We might say we don’t care about “Reverse Megxit” but why does the clickrate say otherwise? Plus: Giftgate was only two years ago, but MPs are still acce... more

Is communism having a mini revival? Marxist critiques and socialist ideas are becoming the in thing with Gen Z, while Donald Trump is harking back to the Red Scare of his youth to attack the Democrats. Is it anything more than a resurrected bogeyman ... more

The climate crisis got horribly real this summer – but is it really true that ordinary people can’t do anything about it? The National Emergency Briefing is a growing movement around a stunning documentary film that makes clear the reality of the cri... more

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Recent Guests

Angela Francis
Policy expert in green economics, National Emergency Briefing
National Emergency Briefing
Episode: Yes, you CAN do something about the Climate Crisis
Amil Khan
Disinformation analyst and former journalist
VALENT / Information Threats
Episode: Jason Arday and the Information Crisis
Rachel Wearmouth
Political commentator and co-author of Landslide
Episode: Bin Day
Rachel Cunliffe
New Statesman associate political editor
New Statesman
Episode: Welcome to Veto Britain… where you can only drink lying down
Marie Le Conte
Writer for The New World and The I
The New World / The I
Episode: Shock as new Labour government… quite good?
Rafael Behr
Guardian columnist and leader writer joining from France
The Guardian
Episode: Shock as new Labour government… quite good?
James Ball
Political editor/ commentator
The New World
Episode: Shock as new Labour government… quite good?
Paul Nowak
General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress (TUC)
TUC
Episode: Can Burnham master the A.I. Revolution? – with the TUC’s Paul Nowak
Daniel Trilling
Trailblazing journalist, author</br>expert on Britain's far right
Author of If We Tolerate This, How the British Establishment Made the Far Right Respectable
Episode: Binface vs. the Has-Bin

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
  • Dreamers

    The shoulda, woulda, coulda podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ❤️Radio4Comedy
    Netherlands11 days ago
  • Vocal Fry

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

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Saoifre
    United Kingdom2 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 Zealand2 months ago
  • Very thoughtful, well-prepared, interviews thank you

    Podcast Addict
    5
    PaulS
    3 months ago
  • Simplistic falsehoods.

    Spent an hour falsifying their opponents positions and actions so they may feel better about themselves. Top quality hand ringing.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ❤️Radio4Comedy
    Netherlands3 months ago

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#24
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#180
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#11
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#22
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#198
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#20
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Emergency Clactoncast! – Trash defeats Bin, with Steve Richards
Q: What does this imply for Farage's future as a potential prime minister or party leader?
The discussion stresses that true leadership requires strategic skill and policy credibility, and current events show a lack of clear strategic capacity in this by-election, suggesting a challenging path forward for Farage without broader coalition-building.
Emergency Clactoncast! – Trash defeats Bin, with Steve Richards
Q: Was the election itself broadly bad for Farage and Reform, given the margins and turnout?
Richards presents two valid readings: while Farage maintained a sizable vote share compared to past performances, the absence of major party candidates and the strong showing for Binface signal complications for Reform and Farage's broader appeal.
Care vs Scare – Can Burnham get social care past the “Death Tax” die-hards?
Q: Dylnut Report was mentioned as a foundational moment for social care policy. What happened to those recommendations and why haven't they been pursued?
The Dylnut (Diynut) commission proposed a broad set of reforms including a cap on care costs and a funding strategy; over time political will faded, with various governments stalling or watering down reforms, and later cycles revisiting but not fully implementing the proposed framework.
Emergencycast! – Andy Burnham and The Cabinet of Mystery
Q: How does the reshuffle reflect Burnham's approach to governance and messaging?
The guests argue Burnham wants to project energy and a clear mission, with ministers delivering, while real funding and practical constraints will test how far the early bold promises can be carried through.
Emergencycast! – Andy Burnham and The Cabinet of Mystery
Q: What kind of a Chancellor do you think he's going to be?
Steve Richards suggests Healey is a decent, dedicated public servant, capable of delivering big changes, but the role will require him to navigate funding and fiscal constraints, especially given ambitious defense and social spending plans.

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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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3. Rachel Wearmouth
4. Rachel Cunliffe
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