Ava-Santina Evans

Ava Santina Evans, political editor of Politics Joe, joins comedy writer Armando Iannucci and journalist Helen Lewis to dissect the strange landscape of political language. They delve into how casual communication, even emojis, has infiltrated politics and what that means for seriousness. Ava discusses efforts to engage younger audiences through new media and the web of controversies surrounding political journalism. The trio also examines the bizarre legacy of scandals labeled with 'gate' and reflects on the intersection of humor and politics in contemporary discourse.

Ava-Santina Evans and Patrick Maguire discuss the reshuffle in British politics, the potential Labour government, the rise of fake videos, and a politician's contradictory statement about his iPad usage involving his children. The hosts also joke about merchandise and promote their new weekly podcast.