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Nov 10, 2020 • 38min

Special Relationship Wrecked

On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the impact that frosty relations between President-Elect Joe Biden and Boris Johnson could mean for the UK's pursuit of a trade deal with the US. Then they tackle the issue that is turning communities on one another all across London: low traffic neighbourhoods.If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers. Send us your You Ask Us questions at youaskus.co.uk.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.
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Nov 6, 2020 • 28min

Home Economics

On today's episode of the New Statesman podcast, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the first day of Lockdown 2.0 and the announcement that the furlough scheme will be extended into 2021. Then, for You Ask Us, they're joined by US Editor Emily Tamkin to probe her on what on earth is happening her side of the Atlantic.If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers. Send us your You Ask Us questions at youaskus.co.uk.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.
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Nov 3, 2020 • 31min

Lockdown Two, Sceptic Avenue

On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the imminent return of lockdown, and how it's dividing the nation and government. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on the successes and failures of Angela Rayner as Labour's deputy leader.If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers. Send us your You Ask Us questions at youaskus.co.uk.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.
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Oct 30, 2020 • 38min

On Your Bike!

On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss EHRC's verdict on antisemitism in the Labour party, as well as the suspension of Jeremy Corbyn. Then, in You Ask Us, they're joined by US Editor Emily Tamkin, to get the lowdown from Washington ahead of next week's Presidential election.If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers.Send us your You Ask Us questions at youaskus.co.uk.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.
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Oct 27, 2020 • 35min

Free School Mealy-Mouthed

On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the latest round of Marcus Rashford vs the Government over Free School Meals. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on regulating source attribution in journalism.If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers.Send us your You Ask Us questions at youaskus.co.uk.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.
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Oct 23, 2020 • 41min

The Andy Man Can

On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the new measures announced by Rishi Sunak – and whether his star is falling – and the response from Andy Burnham that has seen him dubbed 'King in the North'. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your question on how seriously we should take a politician's voting record.If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers.Send us your You Ask Us questions at youaskus.co.uk.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.
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Oct 20, 2020 • 39min

Firebreak and Fury

On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the Welsh 'firebreak' and the continued uncertainty over regional lockdowns. Then, in You Ask Us, they field your questions on whether Keir Starmer is still a man of the 'soft Left'.If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers.Send us your You Ask Us questions at youaskus.co.uk.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.
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Oct 16, 2020 • 27min

Tier Two: This Time It's Personal (but outdoors)

On today's New Statesman Podcast, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the move to bring London up to a 'tier two' covid warning, and then, in You Ask Us, are joined by Stephen Bush to answer your questions on Dan Carden's resignation and what it could mean for Starmer's leadership.If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers.Send us your You Ask Us questions at youaskus.co.uk.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.
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Oct 13, 2020 • 34min

The Road to Wigan Tier

On this episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the government's new three-tier system for covid control, and how the Labour party has responded. Then, You Ask Us temporarily makes way for Ailbhe Asks Anoosh, as we look at the data on people dying at home during the crisis.If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers.Send us your You Ask Us questions at youaskus.co.uk.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.
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Oct 9, 2020 • 29min

Local Discord

On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea gather to discuss the latest rumours about local lockdown restrictions, and then, in You Ask Us, take your questions on Labour's approach to the Covert Human Intelligence Sources Bill.If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers.Send us your You Ask Us questions at youaskus.co.uk.If you haven't signed up yet, visit newstatesman.com/subscribe to purchase your subscription.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.

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