
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 | 507 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsSociety & Culture | |||

It’s the question asked of all incoming mid term prime ministers - should they get their own mandate? Should they call an election during their early honeymoon? But the risks- always - are huge.
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At the height of summer here are some political book recommendations from the distant past. Plus: how to hold local councils and mayors to account, and can the co-operative sort out FIFA?
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In the recent Greater Manchester mayoral contest the Conservatives finished behind Reform UK and Restore Britain. The right are split three ways for the first time in British political history, where usually the left vote fractures fatally. What are ... more
A whole series of prime ministers have promised a National Care service, but none have delivered. Can Andy Burnham? Plus brilliant questions in our never-ending debate on the opening of the Burnham era and the political drama in France.
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…he only does one podcast.
Stevey Richards, not another one!
Great on domestic matters, clueless on international affairs and defence.
He’s such an easy listening style one of my favourites even if you can pin down easily exactly where steve is on the political spectrum . Think he needs to be a bit less overtly anti Tory/Reform as recently his argument have been very one sided but still a good podcast
I have listened to a few of these although it lacks any balance or understanding of the issues of large state lefty governments.
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
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A sharp, opinionated UK politics podcast hosted by a seasoned broadcaster who provides a weekly, in-depth, historical context to current events, media coverage, and electoral dynamics. Episodes commonly thread together by-elections, party strategy, Devolution, leadership contests, and the balance between state power and public policy, often incorporating listener questions and live-show notes. Noteworthy traits include a strong emphasis on historical parallels, clear stance on major issues, and a collaborative listener community branded as a cooperative. This makes it particularly appealing to listeners who want thoughtful analysis with a narrative through-line and occasional humor, plus a robust sponsorship channel for politically engaged ... more
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Recent guests on Rock & Roll Politics include:
1. Dominica Joule
2. Mike Burgess
3. Paul Kelly
4. Andy Burnham
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6. Simon Fell
7. Alan Johnson
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