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Oh God, What Now?

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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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Social media’s sewer pipe of white nationalism, conspiracy thought and violent far-right incitement is seeping into mainstream politics. But where is all this extremism coming from? Who’s creating it? Is anyone on political social media not a bot? An... more

What went wrong with “Your Party”? As absolutely nobody could have predicted, the new Left vehicle’s first conference collapses amid factional squabbles. Zarah Sultana gets to rule over the ruins but will all that new energy on the left now head over... more

Britain is in trouble. Stagnating wages, collapsing public services and a feeble economy are turning politics angry and rancorous. Keir Starmer says Labour’s economic plan will take “years” to deliver – but does the party really have a long-term plan... more

Behind all the predictable shrieking about “tax raids”, what really happened in Rachel Reeves’s much-trailed misery Budget? And what’s behind Labour’s fear of making bolder moves? Plus, Private Eye’s Daily Mailograph gag comes true – it looks like th... more

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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
David Klemperer
Researcher at the Institute for Policy Research at the University of Bath
Institute for Policy Research
Episode: Starmer’s dilemma – Electoral reform or Farage in No.10?
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?

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Alison Phillips
Writer and presenter
Andrew Harrison
Host of Oh God, What Now?
Dorian Lynskey
Host of Oh God, What Now?

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
    Netherlands2 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 Kingdom3 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
    France3 months ago

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#31
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#200
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Apple Podcasts
#15
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#29
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#31
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#51
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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.
Budget ’25 – Why Rachel Reeves should hold her nerve
Q: Is it purely a matter of the endlessly discussed financial black hole or are there more serious underlying structural problems?
The underlying problem is a lack of growth, which significantly impacts fiscal issues and needs addressing through coherent economic strategies.
Budget ’25 – Why Rachel Reeves should hold her nerve
Q: How does a smart Chancellor pull off the issue of high debt levels?
A smart Chancellor needs to be transparent about the necessity of tax increases and maintain clarity on how the debt impacts public services and investment.
System Failure – Why does British politics feel broken?
Q: What do you think about the ability to tax the ultra-rich effectively?
The US method of taxing worldwide income shows that exit taxes may not be effective, as they do not prevent tax evasion.

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A vibrant and incisive discussion of political happenings offers an engaging reflection on current events, particularly within the UK political landscape. The content frequently highlights the intricacies of party politics and social issues, tackling topics ranging from leadership struggles in major parties to pressing matters of civil rights and international relations. The podcast is known for its unique blend of humor and serious analysis, making even complex legislative topics accessible and relatable. With a roster of knowledgeable guests, it provides varied perspectives essential for listeners looking to grasp the nuances of contemporary politics. Regular discussions around figures like Angela Rayner and issues such as trans rights, a... more

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5. Matt Warman
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