Rephonic
Artwork for The Lowdown from Nick Cohen

The Lowdown from Nick Cohen

Nick Cohen
Donald Trump
Brexit
Labour Party
Ukraine
Conservative Party
Keir Starmer
Vladimir Putin
Farage
European Union
Russia
Immigration
NATO
Nigel Farage
Reform Party
Republican Party
Human Rights
Gaza
Elon Musk
American Politics
Israel

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

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes122Founded3 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
NewsPoliticsNews Commentary

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for The Lowdown from Nick Cohen

Latest Episodes

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

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Horatio Clare
Author, seafarer, writer of Down to the Sea Ships
Author, Seafarer
Episode: All we have comes by sea
Turi Munthe
Author and founder of Parlia
Parlia
Episode: Why we think what we think!
John Kampfner
Author of Brave a New World, An Examination of Democratic Politics that actually works
Episode: The UK is the no-can-do nation
James Marriott
Columnist for The Times, author of The Dawn of the Post-Literate Society and The New Dark Ages
The Times
Episode: The death of the book means trouble
Andrew Gawthorpe
Editor of America Explained, academic at Leiden University
America Explained; Leiden University
Episode: America - The decline & fall
Adrian Wooldridge
Author of Centrists of the World Unite, The Lost Genius of Liberalism
Bloomberg/ Economist (as discussed in interview)
Episode: Centrists of the world unite!
Howard Jacobson
Booker Prize-winning novelist, author of Howl
Author
Episode: Antisemitism on the march!
Zsuzsanna Szelényi
Hungarian writer and politician, author of Zsuzsanna Szelényi: Zsuzsanna
Hungarian politics and academia
Episode: Will Dictator Orban fall?
Victor Mallet
Distinguished foreign correspondent for Financial Times and author of "Far-Right France, Le Pen, Bardella, and the Future of Europe"
Financial Times
Episode: Will France fall to the far right?

Host

Nick Cohen
Host of The Lowdown

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 224 ratings
  • Essential listening

    Podcast Addict
    5
    nosebag
    a month ago
  • Great podcast

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stevibee
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Excellent podcast

    Thoughtful, engaging analysis of politics with excellent guests

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    googly1234567891234
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Expertise.

    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.

    Audible
    5
    Anne Muntean
    United Statesa month ago
  • Consistently excellent. Courageously prepared to examine the flaws and excesses of both the left and right.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Mark Hazelwood
    2 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The host delivers punchy, informed insights with engaging guests.
Some praise the show's depth but note occasional mic/production issues across episodes.
Listeners appreciate balanced, well-researched discussions and thoughtful critique.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

All we have comes by sea
Q: Horatio, how many people would be on each tanker in the Gulf, roughly?
On a 150,000-ton tanker there's a small crew; container ships need around 18-20 people, with larger tankers carrying proportionally fewer crew due to automation and ship size.
The "Special Relationship" is dead
Q: Looking at it from the Iranian point of view, what are the possible deals they might seek and what would they concede?
Two main lines are discussed: one where Iran seeks a more permanent security arrangement with guarantees from external powers to deter future Western pressure, and another where internal disorganization leads to a temporary hardline stance; in either case, a potential face-saving deal could involve elements of JCPOA-like terms to relieve external pressure while preserving the regime's hold on power.
The "Special Relationship" is dead
Q: Phil, okay, you've got, is Trump going into Iran as scupid and as cataclysmic a decision as Putin in February, 2022 saying, hey, we can beat in Kiev in days.
The guest explains that Trump's approach to Iran mirrors a dangerous miscalculation where expectations of a quick victory overlook the resilience of the Iranian regime and the broader, prolonged nature of such interventions; the situation is unlikely to mirror Putin's fast march, given different regional dynamics and domestic political constraints in the US.
Centrists of the world unite!
Q: What do you consider the core failure of liberalism that has led to today's crises?
The core failure is that liberalism became over-identified with a dogmatic, global, market-first agenda and lost touch with the everyday concerns of ordinary people, leading to alienation and the appeal of populist solutions.
America - The decline & fall
Q: What is the nature of the MAGA movement's internal debate about foreign policy and immigration?
Inside MAGA, there is a battle between those advocating rapid foreign intervention and a hardline approach to immigration, contrasted with others pushing for a more restrained stance; the movement also grapples with antisemitic tropes and how far to push aggressive nationalist policy, reflecting a broader struggle over identity and strategy.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About The Lowdown from Nick Cohen

What is The Lowdown from Nick Cohen about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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.

What sets this series apa... more

Where can I find podcast stats for The Lowdown from Nick Cohen?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The Lowdown from Nick Cohen. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to The Lowdown from Nick Cohen and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does The Lowdown from Nick Cohen get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The Lowdown from Nick Cohen, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for The Lowdown from Nick Cohen?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The Lowdown from Nick Cohen, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does The Lowdown from Nick Cohen have?

To see how many followers or subscribers The Lowdown from Nick Cohen has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to The Lowdown from Nick Cohen?

These podcasts share a similar audience with The Lowdown from Nick Cohen:

1. Behind The Lines with Arthur Snell
2. Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards
3. Quiet Riot
4. The Bunker – News without the nonsense
5. Oh God, What Now?

How many episodes of The Lowdown from Nick Cohen are there?

The Lowdown from Nick Cohen launched 3 years ago and published 122 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact The Lowdown from Nick Cohen?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for The Lowdown from Nick Cohen?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The Lowdown from Nick Cohen from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for The Lowdown from Nick Cohen?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The Lowdown from Nick Cohen. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on The Lowdown from Nick Cohen?

Recent guests on The Lowdown from Nick Cohen include:

1. Horatio Clare
2. Turi Munthe
3. John Kampfner
4. James Marriott
5. Andrew Gawthorpe
6. Adrian Wooldridge
7. Howard Jacobson
8. Zsuzsanna Szelényi

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days