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Daily Politics from the New Statesman

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Helping you make sense of politics – every weekday.

Anoosh Chakelian, Oli Dugmore and the New Statesman team bring you sharp reporting, clear analysis and thoughtful conversations to help you understand what’s really going on in Westminster and beyond.

The New Statesman is Britain’s leading source of news and commentary on politics and culture with a progressive perspective. On Daily Politics, our... more

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Yanis Varoufakis
Former Greek finance minister and economist
Independent scholar and author
Episode: Yanis Varoufakis: Greece has become Israel's "handmaiden"
Charlie Maynard
Liberal Democrat MP
Liberal Democrats
Episode: Thames Water's careless vandalism
Ruben Stewart
Senior Fellow for Land Warfare at the IISS Think Tank; former Infantry Officer and UN Peacekeeper
IISS
Episode: Trump’s ground options in Iran
Ailbhe Rea
Political editor invited onto the podcast for discussion
New Statesman
Episode: Has Keir Starmer found his vision?
Rory Stewart
Former diplomat, cabinet minister, and broadcaster
Former UK Government roles, Turquoise Mountain
Episode: Rory Stewart sees fundamental evil in Trump
Will Lloyd
Deputy editor, New Statesman profile subject for this episode
New Statesman
Episode: Is Ed Miliband the most powerful person in government?
Philips O'Brien
American historian and professor of strategic studies
University of St Andrews
Episode: Does Trump regret the war in Iran?
Hannah Barnes
Investigations editor at the New Statesman
New Statesman
Episode: How Covid fear shaped the meningitis response
Thomas Hetherwick
Designer and public architect, involved in controversial projects and author of the Humanise campaign
Self-employed architect, founder of Hetherwick Studio
Episode: "Build the tunnel right through stonehenge" | Anoosh & Will's weekly round-up

Hosts

Oli Dugmore
Co-host of Daily Politics, provides insights into current political developments and discussions.
Anoosh Chakelian
Host of Daily Politics, provides clarity on complex political matters and hosts discussions.
Will Lloyd
Royal Correspondent and Deputy Editor, facilitates conversations around monarchy and politics.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 2.5k ratings
  • Come on guys

    I force myself to listen to this as a counterpoint to the Spectator podcast. But come on guys will you just say what you really think already? You’re journalists not politicians. You seem reasonably intelligent and well informed, but whenever logic leads you to an uncomfortable conclusion, you start the nervous laughter, hedging and summoning up ludicrous right wing straw men before you move on, leaving the conclusion unsaid. I want to take you seriously but it's hard.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    frutybun
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Crime stats UK

    Early this morning I listened to your podcast about the arrest of ex-prince Andrew..and l’m laughing. Lovely. The BBC mentioned first royal arrest in three hundred years..as though the royals have been crime free for 300 years. And don’t get me started on ‘working royals’.

    Chris

    Brisbane

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chr all
    Australia2 months ago
  • Needs more polish

    Discussion subjects are always interesting but some of the hosts need a little more coaching, lots of umms and errrs from the guy make for an irritating listen

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Hairless Whisper
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Can be superb but Dugmore is a complete switch off

    Usually topical and superb quality Tom, Anoosh and Ailbhe are great with great insight. Oli Dugmore is as boring as he is entitled and soon as I know it’s him it’s an instant switch off & delete

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    3
    MartyFarty
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Patchy

    Some of the NS podcasts are OK, but the one I half listened to today (Andy Burnham & Suella Braverman) had my least favourite presenter/guest who demonstrates the most appalling vocal fry, making her sound like an awful California Valley Girl. It makes my throat ache to listen to it and whenever this person is on, I have to give up after a few minutes. BTW, in German NS is another way of saying National Socialist, so I’m always careful not to let anyone see the logo when I listen to you!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    anon in germany
    Germany3 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the content's sharp insights and thoughtful analyses;
There are recurring critiques about certain hosts, particularly regarding their presentation style;
Some suggestions indicate a desire for more in-depth policy discussions rather than surface-level critiques.
Feedback highlights the engaging and humorous interactions among hosts, which keep the content lively;

Chart Rankings

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

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#27
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#204
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#20
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#45
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#204
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#110
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Rory Stewart sees fundamental evil in Trump
Q: What does being English mean to you?
Stewart describes Englishness as a blend of tradition, culture, and regional identity, with personal ties to Scotland and a nuanced sense of national character that goes beyond simple definitions.
AI is embedded in the British state
Q: If we're talking about sovereignty, what's the real risk of losing British control to American models?
The risk is losing sovereign AI capability and aligning regulatory and technical standards with the U.S., which could erode national autonomy and shape policy outcomes away from British priorities.
AI is embedded in the British state
Q: So tell us about Demis Hassabis and why is he important in this story?
Hassabis is a pivotal figure behind DeepMind, a British AI company that became a major driver in AI capability and investment, including how Britain's AI ambitions intersect with global tech dynamics and regulatory decisions.
AI is embedded in the British state
Q: Can you sort of tell us how this happened and why it is important?
The project grew from a push to simplify the state and make it more technologically capable, ultimately handing over parts of power to software that operates differently from traditional civil service updates, which changes who has influence over laws and policy.
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