
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 | Daily | Episodes | 898 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsSociety & Culture | |||

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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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.
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.
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!
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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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Oh God, What Now? launched 9 years ago and published 898 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Oh God, What Now? include:
1. Jonathan Portes
2. Casey Burgat
3. Steve Richards
4. Jan Zlinski
5. Paul Richards
6. James Ball
7. Peter Geoghegan
8. Jon Ronson
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