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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

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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?
Mark Urban
Journalist, historian, defense expert
Sunday Times
Episode: A lonely UK's defence dilemma
Claire Berlinski
Writer, chief writer and editor of The Cosmopolitan Globalist
The Cosmopolitan Globalist
Episode: Trump's madness threatens us all
Professor Sam Greene
Professor of Russian Politics at King's College London
King's College London
Episode: Comparing Trump & Putin
Charlie Sykes
NeverTrump journalist and columnist
The Bulwark
Episode: America's Dark Revolution
Charlotte Leslie
Former Conservative MP for Bristol Northwest and Director of the Conservative Middle East Council
Conservative Middle East Council
Episode: The Tories ain't dead yet!

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Nick Cohen
Host of The Lowdown

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 216 ratings
  • Great podcast

    Podcast Addict
    5
    trlange
    a month ago
  • Coming out of the wardrobe

    A great podcast! Nick asks ALL the right questions and has a no-nonsense approach to the topics. But…Think it’s time to come out of the wardrobe or wherever it’s recorded.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RemainReform
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Thanks for the clear headed analysis…

    I’m surrounded by well meaning, but naive liberals. It’s such a relief to hear from someone with journalistic experience and perspective to call things out for what they are…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike SLondon
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Essential listening

    The most original and thought-provoking podcast on current UK politics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jukebox99
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Great podcast

    No, not one of the best, the best.

    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 Kingdom7 months ago

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A must-listen for listeners who want punchy political conversations with depth.
High-quality guests and thoughtful analysis, though editing can distract some listeners.
The host asks incisive questions and keeps a steady, no-nonsense tone.
Consistently engaging, with a center-left perspective and clear, informed critique.

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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.
America - The decline & fall
Q: So how did that produce this war? What explains the push to war and how does it reflect broader U.S. political culture?
The war reflects a militaristic culture on the American right, with a leadership and media ecosystem that normalize aggressive interventions, while a divided domestic political landscape makes coherent, cautious strategy harder; the dynamic is driven by perceptions of national pride and a belief in quick, decisive victories rather than nuanced statecraft.
America - The decline & fall
Q: Okay, speaking of the weak, is he now weak? Is his political position back in America weakened?
There is domestic decline in Trump's position with more GOP splits and MAGA skeptics, suggesting a weakening hold, though the presidency still commands significant power; the long-term trajectory will depend on how the party navigates this split and the upcoming political dynamics.
Can the U.S. be saved from itself?
Q: What could Democrats do to restore faith and functionality in the system?
They need aggressive introspection, stronger institutional checks, and messaging that resonates with swing voters while addressing internal missteps like the woke critique and perceived elite detachment.

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2. Howard Jacobson
3. Zsuzsanna Szelényi
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6. Claire Berlinski
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