
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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 866 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsSociety & Culture | |||

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
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The shoulda, woulda, coulda podcast.
A very specific complaint: why the hell has everyone started adopting vocal fry?
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!
Very thoughtful, well-prepared, interviews thank you
Spent an hour falsifying their opponents positions and actions so they may feel better about themselves. Top quality hand ringing.
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Apple Podcasts | #180 | |
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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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Recent guests on Oh God, What Now? include:
1. Angela Francis
2. Amil Khan
3. Rachel Wearmouth
4. Rachel Cunliffe
5. Marie Le Conte
6. Rafael Behr
7. James Ball
8. Paul Nowak
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