Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards
Steve RichardsBased 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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 404 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsSociety & Culture | |||
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Who are the Liberal Democrats? The coalition years exposed a deep split between social democrats and free market liberals. Are those divisions healed? Is Ed Davey right to party play for laughs? Is he making the correct pitch in the current multi-par... more
Predictably, Peter Mandelson's return to the centre of the political stage has ended in crisis. Mandelson's influence on Keir Starmer grew after Labour lost the Hartlepool by-election in the early days of Starmer's leadership. The fashionable narrati... more
Keir Starmer has kept more or less the same Cabinet but given most of them new jobs. Will it work as Reform UK soars in the polls?
Rock & Roll Politics is live in the main concert hall at Kings Place on Thursday September 25th at the end of the Labo... more
With Labour languishing in the polls, Keir Starmer has reshuffled his top team… yet again. His leadership has been punctuated by changes in senior personnel, so does that tell us more about him or them?
My book on Tony Blair is published next Thursd... more
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- Absolutely barnstorming
I gave this series one star a few short weeks ago. In view of the most recent episode during which Steve discussed the government’s messaging; the hostility of most of the press; and the weakness of BBC interviewing currently, that just cannot stand.
When a highly respected political journalist, as Steve rightly is, discusses the current state of political journalism, you have to listen. A brilliant take indeed. I concede the effect of confirmation bias.
I hope Sir Keir and Mr McSweeney take hee... more
Apple Podcasts5Michael Coxon
United Kingdom2 months ago - The absolute best
I look forward to this every week. Incisive commentary that’s always set in a helpful wider context. Steve is a knowledgable human who connects with his listeners.
If I could only listen to 2 podcasts a week it would be this and ‘Not Another One’ that Steve cohosts.
Apple Podcasts5T'LinzUnited Kingdom3 months ago - Deeply shallow
It gives me no pleasure to criticise Mr Richards. We share politics. I have no axe to grind. But these podcasts, far from being insightful, are becoming unbearably trivial and gossipy. Please stop, or pause. No one has the capacity to produce a weekly in depth opinion piece that’s worth reading or listening to in an already overcrowded market. Far too many journalists; commentators; and former politicians seem to think that the best way to reach an audience is by sitting in a comfy chair with on... more
Apple Podcasts1Michael CoxonUnited Kingdom3 months ago - Best politics pod out there
Steve has that vast hinterland knowledge to be able to contextualise the present. He’s a genius. Steve, come to Bristol please!!
Apple Podcasts5whyarenicknamessotitesomeUnited Kingdom4 months ago - Lord Heseltine
Great episode could listen to him all day.
Apple Podcasts5penny loperUnited Kingdom4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #33 | United Kingdom/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #63 | United Kingdom/News |
Apple Podcasts | #122 |  France/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #240 |  Italy/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #95 |  Ireland/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #110 |  Russia/News/Politics |
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The content covers a wide range of contemporary political issues, focusing particularly on the Labour Party under the leadership of Keir Starmer and its ideological battles. Key themes include the examination of political leadership, the impact of historical legacies, and the relationship between current events and past political strategies. The discussions frequently engage with audience questions, which not only enrich the dialogue but also emphasize ongoing public sentiment and voter concerns. Unique is the blend of personal anecdotes and expert commentary, which creates an accessible yet thought-provoking atmosphere for listeners interested in politics and media dynamics in the UK.
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Recent guests on Rock & Roll Politics include:
1. Stuart Grant
2. Alex Hyde
3. Matthew Ryder
4. Patrick Martin
5. Fraser Oates
6. Estella Baker
7. Michael Heseltine
8. Tim Bale
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