

PoliticsJOE Podcast
PoliticsJOE
This is PoliticsJOE's podcast - the only explicitly anti-nonce podcast in the UK.Reporting on British politics with a sense of humour, the podcast is a recorded version of the conversations we have after work.So pull up a stool, pour yourself a cold one, and laugh through the misery alongside us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 7, 2025 • 41min
EXPLAINED: Belfast's Drag Queen Storytime row (with Divina de Campo)
Ava is joined on today's episode by Conor Clark of Gay Star News and renowned drag queen Davina de Campo to discuss the clash between Belfast Communities Minister Gordon Lyons and a Drag Queen Storytime event at a local library.Save more, earn more—up to 4.22% AER (variable). Interest rates are tiered,with the top rate for balances over £1M. Each tiered rate applies to theportion within that range. New Tide members get these rates free for 6 months; after that, your Tide plan’s rates apply. Visit tide.co/joe for more.” Rate correct as of 8th May 2025.Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 6, 2025 • 43min
Is Sydney Sweeney a fascist?
How's the head? After last night's live show, Seán and Laura wade bravely into the Sydney Sweeney American Eagle discourse. They break down the ad's backlash, as well as the wider state of American politics.Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 5, 2025 • 1h 14min
Debriefing Bonnie Blue with Jacob Hawley
Jacob Hawley of the Screen Rot Podcast joins us at JOETowers to unpack last week's interview with Bonnie Blue.Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 4, 2025 • 48min
Are digital IDs coming?
Happy Monday. This morning Ed, Ava, and Oli reunite to debrief Bonnie Blue, talk digital IDs, and further unpack the Online Safety Act.Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 1, 2025 • 36min
Reform humiliate Labour on draconian free speech crackdown
Reform UK chairman Zia Yusuf came by the PoliticsJOE studio this week to chat to us about Labour's roll out of the Online Safety Bill.Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 31, 2025 • 55min
PolJOE v Next Gen Tories
In the yellow and green corner, Ava and Oli. In the blue corner, Tom Tugendhat MP and James Cowling of Next Gen Tories. The two slides clash and debate housing, immigration, and the state of the major parties.Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 30, 2025 • 39min
Peter Kyle says Nigel Farage is on Savile's side
Labour Tech Secretary Peter Kyle had some choice words for Nigel Farage, saying he is on the side of 'people like Jimmy Savile'. Ed and Ava break down his comments and all the ensuing fallout.Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 29, 2025 • 48min
Donald Trump has a change of heart on Palestine
Today Seán and Laura reunite to chew the cud on Donald Trump's summer holiday in Scotland, where he sat down with Ursula Von Der Leyen and Keir Starmer to finalise trade talks, parry questions on Jeffrey Epstein, and change his tune on Israel's conduct in Palestine.Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 28, 2025 • 48min
Going deep on the Online Safety Act
It's Monday morning. Oli and Ava chat about the Online Safety Act, child protection, and all types of graphic materials.Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 26, 2025 • 46min
Inside the dark world of Elon Musk's empire | Sönke Iwersen interview
Sönke Iwersen, Head of Investigative Research at Handelsblatt and co-author of "The Tesla Files," sheds light on a troubling data leak from Tesla. He reveals the toxic workplace culture under Musk and how it often prioritizes speed over safety. The conversation also highlights Musk's controversial political engagements and their impact on Tesla's reputation. Iwersen discusses the paradox of wealth, exploring how Musk seeks solace in gaming amidst his chaotic life, ultimately questioning the authenticity of success both in business and gaming.


