
Get The Lowdown from Nick Cohen as he investigates a world that seems to get ever more crazy, with leading commentators, columnists and politicians.
Each week, leading commentator Nick Cohen talks to the country's leading movers and shakers - to cut the through much of the noise and commentary that passes for so much political discourse these days. Nick - a long-term columnist for The Observer and... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 122 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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Rail to nowhere - HS2 - the poster child project of a failed British political class
In this week's Lowdown podcast, Nick Cohen talks to author and doyen transport writerChristian Wolmar about the serial UK failed high-speed railway project. HS2 has... more
Iran and the Strait of Hormuz crisis reveal how much we owe to our merchant mariners
This week, Nick Cohen talks to author, travel writer and writer-mariner Horatio Clare about the hidden world of merchant marines and the critical role they play in ... more
Is instability the new normal with the UK's broken polticis.
In this week's Lowdown podcast, Nick Cohen talks to author and historian Robert Saunders about Britain's transition from decades of political stability to having six prime ministers in ten... more
Why we think what we think! The factors beyond our control that form our beliefs!
Nick Cohen chats to author, journalist and entrepreneur Turi Munthe about his latest book "Why We Think What We Think," which explores how non-rational factors signifi... more
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Essential listening
No, not one of the best, the best.
And just gets better, brilliant interview with Raf Behr and the previous with Phillips O’Brian was excellent.
Still the best of all the political podcasts
One of the best political journalists in the UK, excellent choice of guests too.
Somebody needs to sort out either his microphone or microphone technique though.
Thoughtful, engaging analysis of politics with excellent guests
Nick Cohen and his guests have a well-developed understanding of geopolitics. I find it both erudite and entertaining (I may be a nerd), and I highly recommend it.
Consistently excellent. Courageously prepared to examine the flaws and excesses of both the left and right.
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A sharp, commentary-driven program that analyzes current affairs through candid conversations with leading journalists, authors, politicians, and thinkers. Episodes often tackle UK politics, international relations, democracy, and media ethics, with a focus on how power, messaging, and ideology shape public discourse. Notable strengths include a steady stream of high-caliber guests and incisive, nonpartisan questioning that surfaces practical implications for policy and society. The show stands out for its willingness to challenge conventional wisdom and connect historical context to today's crises, making it attractive to listeners who want clear analysis and robust debate about the state of politics and culture.
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