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.
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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 498 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureNewsPolitics | |||
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The Reform leader is facing more allegations about donations made before he was an MP. Can he lead a ‘people’s revolt’ when stories erupt around him that suggest he is far removed from ‘the people’?
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There’s a strong focus on Andy Burnham’s plans for devolution but he has identified a bigger challenge in what he has called ‘the outsourced state’, where unelected agencies and companies run much of Britain. Plus, was Burnham right not to take quest... more
Andy Burnham has promised an historic transfer of power from the centre. Unlike some leaders who have made similar pledges he means it. But how will it work?
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- Great listen despite the obvious political bias
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
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United Kingdom2 months ago - Lefty love in
I have listened to a few of these although it lacks any balance or understanding of the issues of large state lefty governments.
Apple Podcasts1ghffnnUnited Kingdom3 months ago - Ed Milliband
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
Apple Podcasts5Scot in EnglandUnited Kingdom4 months ago - Enjoy Other Opinions
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.
Apple Podcasts5Detroit London
United States4 months ago - Write a review, but only a good one!
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
Apple Podcasts5Kindablue1984United Kingdom4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #26 | United Kingdom/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #52 | United Kingdom/News |
Apple Podcasts | #125 |  France/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #136 |  Italy/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #207 |  Australia/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #28 |  Ireland/News/Politics |
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A thoughtful, analysis-forward show that examines UK politics and media with historical context, aiming to unpack complex dynamics behind current events. Episodes often feature a single-voice monologue or extended commentary on governance, elections, and journalism, interspersed with listener questions and live show promos. Distinctive strengths include long-form context, sharp takes on power and media narratives, and a strong sense of audience community, sometimes calling the audience a cooperative. The format tends to reward listeners who enjoy deep dives, historical parallels, and nuanced debate over soundbites and headlines.
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Recent guests on Rock & Roll Politics include:
1. Andy Burnham
2. Andrew Wilkinson
3. Simon Fell
4. Alan Johnson
5. Dominique Joule
6. Shaun Woodward
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