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The Lowdown from Nick Cohen

Nick Cohen
Brexit
Labour Party
Post Office Scandal
Phillips O'brien
Conservative Party
Israel
Ukraine
Left-Wing Ideology
Managerialism
Russia
Nationalism
Hamas
Middle East Conflict
Artificial Intelligence
Psychopathy In Management
Nigel Farage
US Presidential Election
Inflation
Christopher Hitchens
Economic Theory

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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Latest Episodes

Nick Cohen talks to and Ronan McCrea about the current state and future challenges of the gay rights movement. Ronan expressed concerns about the potential reversal of LGBTQ+ gains due to weakening secular and liberal forces, arguing that the movemen... more

Can the Centre hold in France?

Nick Cohen discusses the dire state of French politics with journalist, author & academic Agnès Poirier. They discuss the chaos of politics in France over the last years which has seen 4 prime ministers come and go in ... more

Is is already too late to save US democracy?

In this week's The Lowdown, Nick Cohen asks Edward Luce - the Washing-based editor & columnist of the Financial Times - is it already too late to save the US? Trump is already trying to gerrymander the cr... more

Nick Cohen and historian and author James Hawes explore the rise of far-right sentiment in Britain and the Conservative Party's transformation, including their evolving definition of English identity and embrace of discriminatory immigration policies... more

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Ronan McCrea
Professor of Constitutional and European Law at University College London
University College London
Episode: Gay rights are under threat
Agnès Poirier
French journalist and author known for her insights into contemporary French and British politics.
French journalist
Episode: Can France be saved from the Far Right?
Edward Luce
Chief US commentator of Financial Times
Financial Times
Episode: Is it already too late to save US democracy?
James Hawes
Historian, novelist, and commentator
Episode: The UK won't survive Tory far right lunge
Charlie Sykes
Never Trump conservative journalist from America
The Bulwark
Episode: A warning from Trump's kingdom of fear
Ed Hodgson
Expert from the think tank More in Common
More in Common
Episode: Will Farage's Trump worship backfire?
Anne Applebaum
Journalist, historian, and author, known for her work on democracy and totalitarianism.
Episode: America in free fall
Sunder Katwala
Political commentator and think tank leader
Britain's Future
Episode: Fighting Farage extremism
Arthur Snell
Former Foreign Office diplomat, foreign affairs commentator
Episode: Is Trump a Russian spy?

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Nick Cohen
Host of The Lowdown, a long-term columnist known for his incisive commentary on contemporary politics and culture.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 177 ratings
  • Essential listening

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jukebox99
    United Kingdom22 days 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 Kingdom23 days ago
  • Consistently Terrific

    If you like Nicks writing then you’ll definitely enjoy this, subscribe and you won’t miss an episode, in fact even though many episodes are topical, most are about issues so fundamental that it’s worth going back and listening to previous episodes in the channel, Ann Applebaum in this week and as good as ever

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    P0mmylee
    Australia2 months ago
  • LornaF

    So pleased to have found Nick Cohen! Have missed him at the Observer and just listened to conversation with Sunder. Really good discussion it felt like being at the dining table with them after a good lunch. So much clarity and good sense I hope the Labour Party strategists (if there are any) were listening

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NotDoone
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Kath Thom

    Really interesting analysis with Sunder Katwala -I hope someone in Labour listens to this or reads his book -love the idea of talking it all over with a cup of tea -I like the Sunder calm approach to how we oppose the Righf

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scot in England
    United Kingdom2 months ago

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Overall, the podcast is seen as essential listening for those engaged in current political debates and looking for informed perspectives.
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Some complaints are noted regarding the frequent ad breaks and interruptions during episodes.

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Gay rights are under threat
Q: What do you think about the constant adding of new sexual minorities in the LGBTQIA+ movement?
The addition of new sexual minorities could alienate moderate support that is crucial for political change.
Gay rights are under threat
Q: Why do you think the Gay Rights Revolution is in danger?
The Gay Rights Revolution is vulnerable because it was an incidental outcome of a broader sexual freedom movement, which is now fading.
Is it already too late to save US democracy?
Q: What advice would you give to British people who don't want the same thing to happen here?
There are swings in public opinion in Britain, but in the U.S. there is much deeper tribalism with little change in mindset.
Is it already too late to save US democracy?
Q: Has your mood lightened or darkened since then?
My mood has darkened; I struggle to wake up happy or un-anxious nowadays.
The UK won't survive Tory far right lunge
Q: Do you think that drives them on?
Yes, they believe they can manipulate extreme figures because they think, at the end of the day, order will return to normal.

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2. Agnès Poirier
3. Edward Luce
4. James Hawes
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7. Anne Applebaum
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