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The Run of The Mill

The Mill
Manchester
University Of Greater Manchester
Joseph Wheeler
Royal Exchange
Christmas Markets
Levenshulme Market
Didsbury
Andy Burnham
Covid-19
Stef O'driscoll
Arts Council
Bolton
Primary Event Solutions
A Midsummer Night's Dream
The Carlton Club
ECN
Labour Party
Raja Miah
Oldham
Child Sexual Abuse

Hello! This is The Run of The Mill podcast — a somewhat-weekly podcast from the team behind The Mill, Manchester's best newspaper since 2020. Join Ophira, Jack and the rest of the team as they take you behind the scenes of the biggest stories in Greater Manchester. If you live in the area, it’s a must-listen. And, if you want to read our journalism, visit manchestermill.co.uk.

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In this week's episode of Run of The Mill, Ophira Gottlieb and Jack Dulhanty talk through our latest story on Educate and Empower, a self-proclaimed charity. Its employees dot the city asking for £5 donations from the public, but in its offices - wre... more

In our latest episode of our newly rebranded podcast, the Run of The Mill (ignore our outdated Spotify name, we're working on it), Ophira and Lucy talk about the latter's latest story about Moovin' Festival, which has landed in the sleepy village of ... more

In the latest episode of the Manchester Briefing from The Mill, Jack and Lucy discuss our recent mayoral hustings, breaking down each of the candidates' campaign promises and opening the floor to Reform's Sian Astley - who unfortunately dropped out o... more

In today's episode, staff writers Ophira Gottlieb and Jack Dulhanty recount a recent walking tour of all the places Andy Burnham could set up No.10 North. Jack has been speaking to the people who know Manchester's buildings best - the leaders of its ... more

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Recent Guests

Sian Astley
Reform candidate for mayor of Greater Manchester
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Episode: The Mill Mayoral election hustings roundup
Marcus Farmer
Independent candidate for mayor
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Bev Craig
Labour mayoral candidate
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Geraldine Coggins
Green Party mayoral candidate
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Richard Kilpatrick
Lib Dem mayoral candidate
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Episode: The Mill Mayoral election hustings roundup
Phil Eckersley
Conservative mayoral candidate
Conservative Party
Episode: The Mill Mayoral election hustings roundup
Rob Ford
Elections guru, University of Manchester politics professor
University of Manchester / The Mill interviewee
Episode: Political scientist Rob Ford on Burnham in Makerfield and how Labour collapsed
Jack Walton
Guest sharing firsthand experience with shared ownership in MediaCity
The Mill
Episode: Help! I'm trapped in MediaCityUK!
Mark Turnbull
Former director of Primary Event Solutions who provided key information about Sacha Lord
Episode: Sacha Lord resigns as advisor to Andy Burnham

Hosts

Jack Dulhanty
Host of The Manchester Weekly and The Mill contributor; extensive experience reporting on Greater Manchester.
Ophira Gottleb
Host/Co-host with a focus on Manchester news coverage and investigative journalism.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 104 ratings
  • Brilliant local news podcast

    A fantastic podcast that I look forward to listening to whenever a new episode drops! Love hearing the presenters tips of what is going on in Manchester!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DRME_DESIGN
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Soho house ep

    Says it all. I thought the mill was a northern publication, not with these two southerners. Did I hear Molly say she was working class?? Nah. Cancelling my paid membership

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    slrnvosntkwoc
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • First Rate Local Journalism

    This podcast is an excellent source of information about what is going on in Manchester. For those who read The Mill it adds background to the stories, giving an insight into how proper journalism works. Always an interesting listen, thoughtful and informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Webatolla
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Learning more about my city

    I am a Mancunian but spend half of my time in London.

    This podcast and subscribing to Manchester Mill has helped me to learn a lot more about what is happening in my city.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mohammed Amin MBE
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Great podcasts

    I subscribe to the mill since it started and now this is a great way to listen to the news I hope you do more being dyslexic this is the best way for me to get great news articles Flapper

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brian_fox1980
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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Some criticism about perceived regional bias and paywall discussions, with calls for broader inclusivity in coverage.
Audiences praise strong local reporting and thoughtful analysis of Manchester politics.
Listeners note accessible, in-depth coverage that connects policy to everyday life in the city.

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Is Burnham in trouble in Makerfield?
Q: What was the reaction to the by-election itself among residents?
Many residents described the by-election as unnecessary and expressed anger toward Burnham as a politician perceived to be advancing his career rather than addressing local concerns, which could dampen turnout.
Is Burnham in trouble in Makerfield?
Q: What stood out about the people you spoke to in Winstanley?
In Winstanley, a demographic shift was noted with more young people and families turning toward Reform, contradicting the assumption that older residents would dominate support for Labour and Burnham.
Is Burnham in trouble in Makerfield?
Q: And how did the conversations there compare to what you expected from the data?
Conversations in Hindley often contrasted with the model by showing Reform support and skepticism about Labour, highlighting a broader trend where ground-level concerns and personal histories shaped choices more than demographic projections.
Is Burnham in trouble in Makerfield?
Q: Tell me about the first place you went to Makerfield. What was your first impression? Who did you speak to?
The first place was Hindley, one of the most deprived areas, where we found Reform labels and a mix of views; many residents, including pensioners, were voting Reform despite a red forecast in our map.
Help! I'm trapped in MediaCityUK!
Q: But how did you end up in MediaCity in the first place, and why did you pursue shared ownership?
I moved up from the South in 2021, looked for a place to live, and the deposit barriers pushed me toward shared ownership as a ladder into property ownership, even though it meant accepting a more complicated financial arrangement.

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What is The Run of The Mill about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekly-ish local news show focused on Greater Manchester, blending on-the-ground reporting with policy analysis and behind-the-scenes newsroom coverage. Regular topics include mayoral elections, housing and planning, local governance, and the mechanics of politics in the region, often framed through live reports, hustings coverage, and investigations that reveal how decisions affect residents. Noteworthy are in-depth, citizen-facing reporting styles, strong emphasis on accountability, and a willingness to explore both practical implications and political strategy across campaigns. The show often pairs policy discussion with human-interest context, making it useful for listeners who want informed, locally grounded perspectives on Mancheste... more

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1. Sian Astley
2. Marcus Farmer
3. Bev Craig
4. Geraldine Coggins
5. Richard Kilpatrick
6. Phil Eckersley
7. Rob Ford
8. Jack Walton

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