Strong Message Here
BBC Radio 4Armando Iannucci hosts the programme that gives you a cast-iron guarantee to be laser-focused on decoding the baffling world of political language.
Each week he'll be joined by a guest to crack open the political phrasebook and attempt to demystify the doublespeak. Why does everything now have to be 'turbo-charged'? What's the difference between a 'pledge' and a 'mission'? Why has my local MP been... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 83 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Comedy | |||
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Fresh from a trip to America, Munya Chawawa joins Armando to discuss the political art of saying nothing.
Munya recently looked at the parallels between Trump and Wrestling, and talks about how the language and theatre of WWE has inspired Trump's po... more
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We look at why people get so bloodthirsty in politics when 'the herd moves', who '... more
This week, we look at the language of embattled leaders, and some triumphant ones.
Joined by Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Ayesha Hazarika, we pore over the speech of Starmer's life - the third such event we have covered on this programme. Is rhetoric t... more
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Armando, Stewart and founder of The Nerve, Carole Cadwalladr, discuss the language and posture of the manifesto released by Palantir's Alex Karp last year.
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- Great when Stewart is on
Fantastic episodes with Stewart. The rest are considerably weaker, and having a conversation with Michael Gove where he’s spoken to like he is a normal human being is nigh on unforgivable. Could we at least have some satire against demonstrably terrible people?
Apple Podcasts3Chocken Sindwach
United Kingdoma month ago - Excellent
Very funny. Infectious laughter from Natalie Haynes, Stewart Lee always witty, and Helen is a joy
Apple Podcasts5R blandUnited Kingdoma month ago - When’s Helen back?
Great pod, it misses Helen’s take on language, which is the purpose of the show and suffers for her absence.
Apple Podcasts4PaullbbUnited Kingdoma month ago - Amazingly good show.
Amazingly good show.
Apple Podcasts5I’m listening.
Australia2 months ago - It’s what Thursdays are for!
Been enjoying this a while now. Don’t usually review things but it makes me laugh quite a bit. Great guests, particularly Stewart Lee. Keep on x
Apple Podcasts5klutzMHYHUnited Kingdom2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #169 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #38 | United Kingdom/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #202 |  Italy/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #212 | Australia/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #237 |  Germany/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #44 |  New Zealand/Comedy |
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Sharp, witty exploration of political language and doublespeak, with a rotating cast of guests who bring insider perspectives from politics, media, and satire. The format centers on decoding phrasing, framing, and rhetoric used by politicians and institutions, often illustrated with real-world examples and humorous asides. Notable is the collaboration between Armando Iannucci and high-profile guests, plus the evolving role of a rotating co-host as Helen Lewis is away, which keeps conversations fresh while staying true to a language-focused skew. Potential listeners can expect smart, entertaining takes on current events, with a track record of high-profile guests and timely cultural critique that appeals to media professionals, policymakers,... more
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Recent guests on Strong Message Here include:
1. Tom Peck
2. Kiri Pritchard-McLean
3. Ayesha Hazarika
4. Carole Cadwalladr
5. Tim Shipman
6. Amol Rajan
7. Stewart Lee
8. Ria Lina
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