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PoliticsJOE Podcast
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.
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Episodes
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Another round: The prison crisis (with Lord Charlie Falconer)
The UK's prison system is in crisis. And, in the week that the former chief inspector of prisons urged the Labour government to fund prisoner rehabilitation…
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No one cares about Tory leadership
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. No one cares about the Conservative leadership election, according to Ipsos polling. Nonetheless, Ava, Sean, and Laura…
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Olympic Cockfighting
Welcome back to the PoliticsJOE podcast. Once again dudes do in fact be rocking as Ed and Oli take to the desk for this week's ep. Strap in you clown…
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Report: Thousands of Londoners turn out to show down rioters.
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. In this episode, Producer Laura gives a rundown of the counter-protest that took place against racist riots in Walthamstow…
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White Riot
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. In this deep dive, Oli and Laura dissect this weekend's far-right violence, social media's role in it, and Keir Starmer's…
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Another round: Jess Phillips on far-right riots in Southport
After a night of rioting in Southport stoked by far-right disinformation on the stabbing and murder of multiple children in the town, Oli spoke to Jess…
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Southport riots
Welcome to PoliticsJOE. Ed and Laura discuss the riots that unfolded last night in Southport, then chat Angela Rayner's "radical" housing plans. Presenters: Ed…
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Austerity 2.0?
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Oli and Ed chat Rachel Reeves' fiscal announcements, made yesterday in the Commons, before descending into some classic…
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Another round: Why Clive Lewis refused to swear an oath to the King
Labour's Clive Lewis was recalled to the House of Commons after refusing to swear an Oath of Allegiance to the British monarch, and their heirs and successors…
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Keir Starmer's first PMQs (as Prime Minister)
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Ed and Ava analyse a rather civil Prime Minister's Questions, following last night's suspension of seven Labour MPs…
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Biden out, Brat summer in?
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Biden may be out, but Oli Dugmore is back. He's joined by Ed and Ava to chat the latest in the race for US president, as…
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Another Round: The housing emergency with Kwajo
Ava interviews Kwajo, activist and author of Our Country in Crisis: Britain's Housing Emergency and How We Rebuild. Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now…
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The King's Speech
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. The King's Speech in parliament today heralded good news for renters and bad news for vapers. Ed and Ava break it all down…
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The re-unification of Trump and Farage
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Ava and Ed discuss why Farage is flying out to support Donald Trump after a failed assassination attempt, and who's the…
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Another round: There are no 'good chaps' left in parliament
The 'good chaps' theory refers to the informal understanding governing what's considered acceptable behaviour from out elected politicians. But what happens…
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Conservative Civil War
Ed and Seán catch up on the latest from Popular Conservatism, the Tories' Civil War, and a lesson in Irish history. Presenters: Ed Campbell and Seán Hickey…
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Prison Reform UK
Welcome to the first PoliticsJOE Podcast under a Labour government! Ed and Ava have a genuine argument about sending waiters to jail, we talk about the crisis…
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Boris is back
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Today we break down Boris Johnson's appearance on the campaign trail warning against voting Reform and Labour. Laura also…
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The Tories' latest attack line isn't working
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. It's almost over. Ava is joined by Producer Laura and Sean to chat the Tories' latest attack line on Keir Starmer, as well…
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Lee Anderson: Hard for Ashfield
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. In this phone-call role play heavy episode, Ed and Ava chat Reform UK's candidates and whether it matters which party the…
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PoliticsJOE live at the Apollo Theatre
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. The PoliticsJOE podcast was recorded live on Sunday at the Apollo Theatre. Oli, Ava, and Ed were joined by special guest…
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Another round: Sleaford Mods' Jason Williamson on 14 years of Conservative government
Sleaford Mods' Jason Williamson swung by JOETowers to chat to Oli about the general election, class, welfare, and the possibility of socialism. Subscribe to…
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Sh***ing in Rishi Sunak's pond
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. It's another Dudes Rock special, so expect chatting shit (literally), as well as Ed's report back from South Devon, where…
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Is Rishi Sunak about to lose his seat?
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Ava, Seán, and Laura have been out and about, across the country, visiting different constituencies from the Isle of Wight…
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Build prisons, spur growth
On today's episode we're (finally) getting to the gambling scandal that is following Rishi Sunak like a bad smell during the election campaign, and we wonder…
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200TH EPISODE BONANZA
Get your tickets to the live podcast here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/politicsjoe-live/ Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now…
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Another round: A socialist analysis of Labour's manifesto
Andrew Fisher was Director of Policy of the Labour Party, and was at the heart of Jeremy Corbyn's manifestos in 2017 and 2019. He swung by JOE Towers to speak…
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Leaders' Question Time Warm Up and Reaction LIVE
Ava and Laura host a podcast special right outside the debate room at the University of York, before and after the party leaders' Question Time event. Get…
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Very Special Liveshow Reminder
Get ready for an evening of political banter and insightful analysis at The Apollo on Sunday, 30th June, as PoliticsJOE presents an unmissable Live Show ahead…
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Between two nerds
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Oli and Ava sit between two ferns to discuss why billionaires are backing Labour and whether inflation rates can save Rishi…
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Reform UK's "contract" analysis
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Oli and Ava go through Reform UK's manifesto, deciding pledge by pledge whether they're pro or con. Plus, Oli puts his foot…
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It's all kicking off
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Oli, Ed, and Ava provide a post-match analysis of the weekend's Euros' fixtures and a preview of the Reform manifesto…
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Another round: Armando Iannucci breaks down Rishi Sunak's election campaign
Oli interviews The Thick of It creator Armando Iannucci about the UK general election, the rise of Nigel Farage and Reform UK, and the alienation of the…
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Labour manifesto analysis
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Today we're trawling through Labour's manifesto after Keir Starmer dropped on Thursday afternoon - and this time nobody's…
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Green Party manifesto analysis
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Oli, Ed, and Ava analyse the pledges made in the Green Party manifesto - as well as questioning if Vichy France was an…
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Sky News Leaders' Debate analysis
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Last night, Ava, Oli, and Ed recorded live from the PoliticsJOE dungeon, reacting to the somewhat painful to watch…
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Conservative manifesto analysis
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE podcast. In a dudes rock episode, Oli and Ed analyse the pledges made in the Conservative manifesto, released yesterday, before…
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Lib Dem manifesto analysis
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Can Oli ever forgive the Lib Dems for U-turning on tuition fees? Does Ava support their pledge for a written manifesto? And…
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Young people are voting for the New Right
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Ed's returned from Boston to chat with Oli about why the New Right swept up youth votes in the EU elections (causing a snap…
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Torsten Bell: Economist breaks down Labour and Tories election campaign promises
Economist - and candidate for Swansea West - Torsten Bell swung by JOE Towers to deconstruct Labour and the Conservatives fiscal campaign pledges. Subscribe to…
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Tax isn't a dirty word
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. And to another day in the General Election campaign. Why is tax being treated like a dirty word? Do you like it when…
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Leaders' debate analysis
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Oli, Ava, and Ed react to last night's debate between Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer. They chat cost of living, what each…
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Nigel Farage is running
Welcome to PoliticsJOE. Before Ava heads to Clacton, she chats with Oli about its Reform UK candidate, Nigel Farage, who announced he was running yesterday…
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Keir Starmer goes nuclear
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Kemi Badenoch fumbled this morning's broadcast round on single sex spaces, while Keir Starmer announced a nuclear triple…
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On the campaign trail: Is Keir Starmer a socialist?
This week, three Corbynites found themselves at the mercy of the Labour leader’s wrath. Two deselected, one on the brink. There’s a growing consensus that…
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First Minister John Swinney: Can the SNP hold their seats?
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Speaking exclusively to PoliticsJOE, the first minister of Scotland demands the UK recognises the state of Palestine, and…
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Dudes Rock the General Election
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. In a Dudes Rock special, Oli and Ed chat Green Party politics after their campaign launch yesterday, as well as the topic…
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The Labour Purge
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Ed's returned from Scotland and reports back with the latest from the First Minister and SNP. Then, Ava chats Labour…
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What's going on with Labour and Diane Abbott?
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Labour continue to hold the headlines in week two of general election buildup. Today we get into news that Diane Abbott has…
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Once more unto the breach
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. The Conservatives are offering pensioners a triple lock on their pensions - and young people a year in the the Army. Oli…
PoliticsJOE PodcastOn the campaign trail: Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Corbyn
Did Rishi Sunak call the election to avoid pushing through certain new laws? Why haven’t we been talking about Palestine? And what’s Jeremy Corbyn up to? In…
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Jeremy Corbyn's running against Labour
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Jeremy Corbyn's standing as an independent in Islington North, running against the Party he used to lead. There's no…
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General Election '24: LFG
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Ava, Oli, and Ed unite for the first instalment of daily podcasting throughout the General Election. Here we go, boys…
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Sunak calls an election
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Ava and Ed chat the rumours that a General Election could be called any minute, as well as misogyny and dirty waters at…
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Infected Blood Inquiry breakdown
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Where did the infected blood come from? Who was involved in the cover up? Have the victims received justice? In this bonus…
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Netanyahu wanted by the Hague
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Ed's away swimming with the fishes, while Oli and Ava chat Julian Assange's extradition, University tuition fees, and the…
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Another round: Is Keir Starmer Thatcher's heir?
What's informing Keir Starmer's policy? From the NHS to water, why are Britain's services failing? And, why is Britain the second-most mentally unwell country…
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Keir Starmer's manifesto launch
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. In scenes reminiscent on 1997, Keir Starmer unveiled six campaign pledges today - including his plan to tackle small boats…
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PMQs analysis
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Oli, Ed, and Ava analyse today's PMQs, which saw Labour spear Sunak on prison releases, arms exporting to Israel, and rape…
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Another round: Is immigration causing the housing crisis?
Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. In this bonus episode, Oli interviews housing journalist Vicky Spratt, interrogating if there's any truth to the belief…