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Oh God, What Now?

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Labour Party
Rishi Sunak
Conservatism
UK Politics
Democracy
Brexit
Keir Starmer
Post Office Scandal
Conservative Party
Elections
Chris Gidmore
Fujitsu Horizon IT System
Asylum Seekers
Right-Wing Media
Immigration Policy
Climate Change
Infected Blood Scandal
Grenfell Fire
Political Rancour
Maria Ressa

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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A neurotic obsession with illegal migration is driving British politics rightwards, trapping the parties in an arms race of escalating harshness towards migrants. Now Tory far-righter Katie Lam wants to cancel legal migrants’ right to stay, evoking t... more

Reform UK just pulled off the sequel to the Jackie Weaver Handforth Parish Council Zoom meeting, and it’s excellent. The leaked Zoom meeting from Reform’s flagship Kent County Council shows things aren’t perhaps going as well for Nigel Farage’s party... more

The papers still dangle the dream of a sun-dappled retirement. Yet millions have nowhere near the savings they’ll need, while a fortunate few are amassing family wealth that could change Britain forever. Meanwhile the generational wealth gap is forci... more

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After the collapse of the China spying case, do we have to accept that Britain is way past being able to spar with Beijing? Especially when we depend so much on their students? Green MP Siân Berry talks about the party’s future under new eco-populist... more

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Recent Guests

Siân Berry
Green MP for Brighton Pavilion
Green Party
Episode: Starmer’s China Syndrome – plus Green MP Siân Berry on the new power balance on the Left
Josh Glancy
Associate Editor of The Sunday Times
The Sunday Times
Episode: Is the Conservative Party dying? – Plus: What the Manchester terror attack means
Phillips Payson O'Brien
Historian and Professor of Strategic Studies at St. Andrews University
St. Andrews University
Episode: Who would win a war in Europe?
Anna Minton
Writer, journalist, and reader in architecture at the University of East London
University of East London
Episode: Build, baby, build – Is Labour losing the Regeneration Game?
Ros Taylor
Host of 'More Jam Tomorrow' and political commentator.
Episode: So wrong, it’s right wing – Could Project 2025 happen in Britain?
Jonn Elledge
Author of 'A Brief History Of The World In 47 Borders'.
Episode: So wrong, it’s right wing – Could Project 2025 happen in Britain?
Matthew Holehouse
British political correspondent for The Economist
The Economist
Episode: Inside the new ‘Battle for Britain’
Zoë Grünewald
Westminster editor at The Lead UK
The Lead UK
Episode: How to fix the future – with lessons from the past
Roman Krznaric
Australian philosopher and author of 'History For Tomorrow, How the Past Can Inspire Our Future'
Episode: How to fix the future – with lessons from the past

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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 4k 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 Kingdom11 days ago
  • Navel gazing copium

    Mental gymnastics borne out of opinion passed as fact. Pseudo intellectual pretzels.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ❤️Radio4Comedy
    Netherlands19 days 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
    a month 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 Kingdom2 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
    France2 months ago

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Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Spotify
#25
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Apple Podcasts
#225
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Apple Podcasts
#14
United Kingdom/News/Politics
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#30
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#50
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#121
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Starmer’s China Syndrome – plus Green MP Siân Berry on the new power balance on the Left
Q: What is the Green Party's stance on trade with China?
Siân Berry explains that the Green Party emphasizes maintaining human rights standards while engaging in trade, highlighting authoritarian practices in China.
Starmer’s China Syndrome – plus Green MP Siân Berry on the new power balance on the Left
Q: How much of a threat does China pose to the UK?
The panel discusses the sophisticated cyber threats posed by China, as well as the political and economic dependencies that complicate the UK's response.
Is the Conservative Party dying? – Plus: What the Manchester terror attack means
Q: How serious a prospect is this? Because a lot of non-Jewish people find the idea that you're safer in Israel to be quite hard to compute.
Josh Glancy expresses concern that while a mass exodus of Jews from Britain is unlikely, fears of increased anti-Semitism and security concerns are valid and reflective of a broader societal issue.
Who would win a war in Europe?
Q: Are we at the end of the superpower era and the return of a dog-eat-dog great powers world?
Yes, especially considering the shifting alliances and increasing conflicts in the current geopolitical landscape.
So wrong, it’s right wing – Could Project 2025 happen in Britain?
Q: Do you feel like for the reasons that you say that more is going to have to give in terms of fiscal rules?
Yes, due to the constraints on borrowing, it's clear that Labour will have to introduce tax rises soon.

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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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2. Josh Glancy
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4. Anna Minton
5. Ros Taylor
6. Jonn Elledge
7. Matthew Holehouse
8. Zoë Grünewald

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