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Helping you make sense of politics – every week.Anoosh Chakelian and the New Statesman team bring you sharp reporting, clear analysis and thoughtful conversations to help you understand what’s really going on in Westminster and beyond.The New Statesman is Britain’s leading source of news and commentary on politics and culture with a progressive perspective. On Politics, our journalists and expert guests cut through the noise of the headlines to explain the forces shaping our world. From the battles inside the Labour Party to the future of the Conservatives, from the rise of Reform UK to the debates that dominate Parliament, we provide the clarity you need to follow UK politics.--START HERE:▶︎ Kemi Badenoch isn't working | Cover Story with Tom McTague▶︎ Do billionaires really benefit the UK?▶︎ One year of Labour rule: can things still only get better?--LISTEN AD-FREE:📱Download and subscribe in the New Statesman app to enjoy all our episodes without the ads.--MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN:❓ Ask a question - we answer them on the podcast every Friday⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter in your inbox every morning✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday--Hosts:Anoosh ChakelianRegular contributors and co-hosts:Tom McTague, Editor-in-chiefAilbhe Rea, Political editorProduction team:Senior podcast producer: Catharine HughesPodcast and video producer: Rob Le MareAssistant producer: Biba KangExecutive producer: Chris Stone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 25, 2014 • 25min
The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Forty-Three
Rafael Behr, Helen Lewis and George Eaton discuss a rather lacklustre week in politics, tragedy strikes on Mount Everest and Sophie McBain asks - why are we all so anxious?LISTEN AD-FREE:📱Download the New Statesman appMORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN:❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 17, 2014 • 35min
The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Forty-Two
Helen Lewis, Laurie Penny and Caroline Crampton discuss the politics of the BBC zombie drama In The Flesh, Mark Haddon tells Tom Gatti why he's not just "a nice guy who writes about dogs", and Ian Steadman explains the pros and cons of wearable technology.LISTEN AD-FREE:📱Download the New Statesman appMORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN:❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 10, 2014 • 27min
The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Forty-One
George Eaton and Helen Lewis file an end of term report card for the parties in Westminster, and discuss the fallout from Maria Miller's resignation, Michael Prodger talks to Man Booker Prize-shortlisted novelist Jim Crace, and Ian Steadman explain why everyone should change their internet passwords.LISTEN AD-FREE:📱Download the New Statesman appMORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN:❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 3, 2014 • 36min
The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Forty
On this week's podcast, Alex Clark talks to Man Booker-winner Eleanor Catton about the New Zealand gold fields and her prize-winning novel The Luminaries, Rafael Behr and Helen Lewis discuss the fallout from the Nick Clegg and Nigel Farage EU debate, and Ian Steadman considers the pros and cons of #activism.LISTEN AD-FREE:📱Download the New Statesman appMORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN:❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 20, 2014 • 24min
The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Thirty-Nine
On this week's podcast: Helen Lewis, George Eaton and Rafael Behr discuss the fallout from the 2014 Budget, Kate Mossman talks to Jude Rogers about her recent encounter with Kylie Minogue and Ian Steadman explains why we could, but probably won't, bring back mammoths from extinction.LISTEN AD-FREE:📱Download the New Statesman appMORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN:❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 13, 2014 • 32min
The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Thirty-Eight
On this week's podcast: Helen Lewis, Rafael Behr and George Eaton discuss Labour, the EU and the George Osborne's upcoming Budget, Erica Wagner talks to Tom Gatti about neurosurgeon Henry Marsh, and Ian Steadman, Caroline Crampton and Sophie McBain ask how a plane can just disappear in mid air?LISTEN AD-FREE:📱Download the New Statesman appMORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN:❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 11, 2014 • 1h 16min
Alex Salmond's New Statesman lecture: "Scotland's Future in Scotland's Hands"
On 4 March, Alex Salmond came to Westminster to deliver a New Statesman lecture putting forward his case for Scottish independence. Listen to the full audio of the lecture and the question and answer session, hosted by NS editor Jason Cowley.LISTEN AD-FREE:📱Download the New Statesman appMORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN:❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 7, 2014 • 24min
The New Statesman Podcast Extra: Rafael Behr interviews Ivan Lewis
NS political editor Rafael Behr spoke to shadow Northern Ireland minster Ivan Lewis - listen to the full interview here.LISTEN AD-FREE:📱Download the New Statesman appMORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN:❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 7, 2014 • 36min
The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Thirty-Seven
Rafael Behr and George Eaton discuss the Scottish independence referendum and the situation in Crimea, Helen Lewis and Ed Smith talk about the rowdy nature of politics and PMQs, and Rafael Behr interviews Ivan Lewis, the Northern Ireland minister.LISTEN AD-FREE:📱Download the New Statesman appMORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN:❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 13, 2014 • 30min
The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Thirty-Six
On this week's podcast Rafael Behr, Helen Lewis and George Eaton talk Wythenshawe and leadership prospects, Ian Steadman asks why nobody is stating the obvious on climate change, and Laurie Penny describes her experience at Yarl's Wood Immigration Removal Centre.LISTEN AD-FREE:📱Download the New Statesman appMORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN:❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


