Marie Le Conte

Marie Le Conte, a sharp journalist and commentator, joins social affairs expert Hannah Fearn and New Statesman columnist Jonn Elledge to tackle the heated immigration debate post a fiery speech by the British Prime Minister. They discuss the critical role of immigration in supporting the care system and challenge pervasive myths about migrants. The trio also critiques politicians' reliance on AI as a fix-all solution while pondering the decline of the after-work pint, reflecting on evolving social norms in our work culture.

Marie Le Conte, a regular contributor to Oh God What Now and author of 'Escape,' joins Jacob Jarvis to unpack the growing obsession of MPs with WhatsApp. They explore how the messaging app has revolutionized political communication, fostering connections while also breeding chaos and gossip. The conversation touches on the paranoia experienced by MPs, the issues of confidentiality, and communication challenges due to generational divides in tech skills. They discuss the implications of this shift for public service and the sustainability of parliamentary duties.