
Based on his live one-man show Rock & Roll Politics, the broadcaster and author Steve Richards takes a weekly behind-the-scenes tour of UK politics and the media that shapes the way we view the epic political dramas. The future is ridiculously unpredictable and the past is so easy to misread. Subscribe to your weekly guide through seismic times.
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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 467 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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Recorded live at the York Literary Festival, host Steve Richards is joined by the former cabinet minister Alan Johnson to discuss three Labour Prime Ministers that have all won landslide election victories. But do they have much else in common? Liste... more
The emails from the co-operative have been flying - so this podcast concentrates solely on the brilliant, illuminating never-ending debate. Today, a focus on the energy crisis, the media, Iran, and the continuing mysteries of Harold Wilson.
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The Observer columnist Philip Collins argues that the future lies on the “centre ground” which he defines as spanning the Cameron government to Blairite Labour. But at a time when voters are impatient for sweeping change, is that outdated, misleading... more
With the departure of Morgan McSweeney, the right in the media and well beyond detect that Ed Miliband has become the unofficial prime minister.
The Spectator editor Michael Gove has written an article on this theme, and is by no means alone. Appar... more
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An excellent analysis of Gove’s column -this is where your experience and knowledge of politicians and political history come to the fore -most people reading the column will nod in agreement without knowing how shallow it was at least in some of his argument
Years back, I enjoyed Dateline London (Sunday TV show) and thought the episodes were better with Steve Richards as a guest. I am not a UK resident but I do enjoy following the politics of this country. Full disclosure, I am of a different political position than Steve. That said, I think his knowledge, delivery and calmness while covering issues keep me listening to R n R Politics. An aside, I had a brief chat with him in public and he was very friendly. Good work.
On pain of death I am writing a good review for Steve Richard’s regular round up of Westminster politics.
If you’ve seen Steve live, or even managed to catch his BBC4 tv shows (now archived on YouTube- they’re a must watch), he is delivering a breathless monologue inspired most often by recent Westminster events but in many cases takes a more broader look at ideas, albeit those that have come into view of late, or re-entered the fray.
Steve has such a wealth of knowledge on Westminster, having... more
It’s to Steve’s great credit that he has attracted the interest and loyalty of so politically diverse a range of listeners as make up what he refers to as the Rock & Roll Politics Collective. And you do really get a sense of a shared enterprise. This is especially true of the second half of the show when Steve responds to the collectives’ emails. The show begins with a deeply informed analysis of what’s making the news in politics. The whole thing’s conducted with enormous warmth, generosity and... more
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This podcast offers an insightful exploration of contemporary UK politics, blending humor and analysis to reflect on key political events and shifts. The host engages with various themes, including leadership dilemmas, electoral dynamics, and the impact of historical contexts on current political developments. Notably, the podcast features listener engagement, contributing a sense of community and shared narrative around political discussions. Its unique perspective on the interplay between politics and society makes it particularly noteworthy for those interested in nuanced, informed commentary on the changing political landscape.
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