PoliticsJOE Podcast

Following his return from Scotland, Ed is reunited with Oli and Ava to talk immigration protests in LA, wade into last week's backlash, and figure out what's going on with Reform.Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Iain Dale, a broadcaster and author of 'Margaret Thatcher: The Prime Ministers Series,' joins Oli Dugmore to dive deep into the legacy of Britain's first female Prime Minister. They explore the misunderstandings around Thatcher's policies, particularly in housing and trade unions. The conversation highlights her lasting influence on modern politics, including immigration and economic challenges post-Brexit. Iain emphasizes the importance of respectful dialogue in political discussions, making Thatcherism relevant for today's audience.

In recent years, Ireland has seen a steady increase in anti-immigration, racist and conspiracy laden politics.What began as an online fringe has manifested in recent months and years into events such as the Dublin riots in 2023, or the burning down of buildings destined to house asylum seekers across the country.While the sentiment and emotion behind Ireland's anti-refugee activists tends to be represented in the media by racist and xenophobic protesters, there are underlying cultural and societal issues that have been trigger points the political fringe have latched on to.Here, we delve into the issues that have given rise to far-right sentiment in Ireland, such as the housing crisis, the Covid-19 pandemic and post 2008 austerity.Roscrea crew: Oisín Deignan, Peter Cooney and Eoin Ronayne.Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sound the emergency podcast button, it's Trump versus Musk, politics is good again baby, awooga! Ed and Laura chat about the insane fallout between Trump and Musk, Zia Yusuf leaving Reform, and what really happened in a Scottish by-election. Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kate Nash, a British singer and actress known for her advocacy on feminist issues, dives into a lively critique of the music industry. She addresses the challenges women face—from exploitative contracts to the impact of streaming. Nash discusses the need for greater support for female artists and the importance of addressing social issues like trans rights through music. The conversation also tackles the role of social media in shaping toxic masculinity and highlights the urgency for inclusivity in feminist dialogue.

PMQs is back with a vengeance, and Ava and Oli rise to the occasion.Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this fine Tuesday Ava and Seán react live to Robert Jenrick's latest video in his one-man war against Labour, as well as Ava's interview with Secretary for Work and Pensions Liz Kendall.Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Oli and Ava draw back the curtain and discuss what went into last Friday's interview with U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders. Join them for a peek.Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bernie Sanders, the U.S. Senator from Vermont and a fierce advocate for social justice, dives into the pressing issues of wealth inequality and the influence of billionaires in politics. He discusses strategies to reclaim power for the working class and the importance of progressive taxation. With a keen focus on climate action, he addresses the concerns of younger voters and critiques media freedom under current political tensions. Sanders inspires a movement for collective action, urging the youth to challenge oppressive narratives and fight for equity.

Ava was in Cheltenham at Question Time on Thursday night and came back to the PolJOE dungeon to talk about it.Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.