

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 23, 2023 • 37min
Unpopular ways to save the environment with Tom Bailey
Welcome to the the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.Oli, Ava, and Ed are joined by co-founder of the environmental movement Take The Jump, Tom Bailey. Ed reveals how he cleans his bathroom, while Tom reveals how small changes to our everyday lives can help save the environment. Let us know what you thought of the episode and aggressively tweet us or the PolJOE account.Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, Ed CampbellProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Shawnee Linstead, Seán HickeySubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 22, 2023 • 1h 1min
Can we forgive Lucy Letby?
Topics include Lucy Letby's sentencing, sexism in women's football, a hot tub debate, bathroom mishaps, growing support for women's football, the death penalty debate, séances and mediums, symbolism of dragons and salmon, and fear of fish and dangerous scenarios.

Aug 19, 2023 • 51min
Another round: How The Sun destroyed British society (with Chris Horrie)
At times, the Sun's position in the print landscape was imperious, wrecking and emboldening political careers. Despite declining newspaper sales, its influence still exists: mostly because broadcast journalists use The Sun and other papers to inform and dictate their own coverage. Oli sat down with Chris Horrie, journalist and author of Stick it Up Your Punter: The Uncut Story of the Sun Newspaper, to discuss its turbulent role within British society. Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 16, 2023 • 48min
Is this the UK's hottest politician? (with Cllr Carl Cashman)
Welcome to the the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.Oli and Ava are joined by Liverpool Councillor and Lib Dem Carl Cashman, who's often dubbed the UK's hottest politician. We chat to Carl about his city, Net Zero, and - most importantly - hitting the gym. Let us know what you thought of the episode and aggressively tweet us or the PolJOE account.Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava SantinaProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Shawnee Linstead, Seán HickeySubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 14, 2023 • 51min
Boats, bathrooms, and bullshit
Welcome to the the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.A hungover Oli is reunited with Ava and Ed to discuss Ava's recent trip to the Bibby Stockholm, whether they'd rather have a pint with Starmer or Sunak, and the government's crackdown on gender-neutral toilets.Let us know what you thought of the episode and aggressively tweet us or the PolJOE account.Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, Ed CampbellProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Shawnee Linstead, Seán HickeySubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 12, 2023 • 44min
Another round: How to stop MPs behaving badly with Chris Bryant
The House of Commons is in an embarrassing state: from partygate, to paid lobbying, to the Pincher scandal. Westminster is broken, but it can be fixed, argues the Chair of parliament's Standards Committee. Rhondda MP Chris Bryant sat down with Oli to discuss all this and more.Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 8, 2023 • 38min
How to fix a broken media system, and Rishi Sunak's future post-election (with Jacob Jarvis)
Welcome to the the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.Today we are joined by special guest, Jacob Jarvis of many great podcasts such as The Bunker, Papercuts and Oh God, What Now? We chat to Jacob about the state of the journalism and the world of news media, the problems of political centrism, and the future of the Conservative party once they finally face their fate of total electoral wipeout next year. Let us know what you thought of the episode and aggressively tweet us or the PolJOE account.Presenters: Ed Campbell and Ava SantinaProducer: Seán HickeySting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Shawnee Linstead, Seán HickeySubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 7, 2023 • 39min
Schrödinger's Rwanda
Welcome to the the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.Oli is away prepping Charlotte Owen for the House of Lords, but Ava is back and discovers that all boats have names. She and Ed pick apart rumours that the Tories are planning to send asylum seekers to a mid-Atlantic rock if Rwanda falls through, before discussing Keir Starmer's move to start cheerleading for the oil and gas industry. Finally, we pick through Liz Truss' planned honours list, and how some would-be lords aren't keen on getting nominated by her.Let us know what you thought of the episode and aggressively tweet us or the PolJOE account.Presenters: Ed Campbell and Ava SantinaProducer: Seán HickeySting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Shawnee Linstead, Seán HickeySubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 5, 2023 • 30min
Another round: Is journalism broken? (with Robert Peston)
British journalist Robert Peston discusses the challenges facing journalism, including the closure of local newspapers and lack of diversity. He shares his efforts to provide work experience for state school students and assesses the effectiveness of Westminster journalism. The conversation also touches on the influence of media on politicians, the importance of transparency, and the need for diversity in newsrooms.

Aug 2, 2023 • 33min
How to build 4 million homes with Ant Breach
Welcome to the the PoliticsJOE Pubcast.Oli and Ed are joined by Centre for Cities' Ant Breach to discuss how to solve the housing crisis, ULEZ, and their favourite - and least favourite - cities. Let us know what you thought of the episode and aggressively tweet us or the PolJOE account.Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ed Campbell, Ant BreachProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Shawnee Linstead, Kesia EvansSubscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


