Guardian political columnist John Harris hosts a cast of voices from up and down the country as well as across the political spectrum to analyse the week’s political news. For US Politics with Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland, make sure to search 'Politics Weekly America' wherever you get your podcasts
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Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker, Stephen Carroll, Yuan Potts and Lizzy Burden have your daily guide to British politics. We'll tell you what's happening and explain why it matters.
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Reporting and analysis to help you understand the forces shaping the world - with Andrew Marr, Hannah Barnes, Kate Lamble and Tom Gatti, plus New Statesman writers and expert contributors. WEEKLY SCHEDULE Monday: Culture Tom Gatti explores what cultural moments reveal about society and the world. Wednesday: Insight One story, zoomed out to help you understand the forces shaping the world. Hosted by Kate Lamble. Thursday: Politics Andrew Marr and Hannah Barnes are joined by regulars Rachel Cu ...
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Chit chat and debate about politics and culture in the US and UK, with Host Roifield Brown and guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jonny Bentley and Adam Bragan are two British twentysomethings with an interest in all things politics. Pints & Politics aims to deliver an analysis of Britain's politics in a fun and digestible manner, as if you were having the discussion in a British pub! Breaking down current affairs, debating ethical issues and looking at America from afar. Debating. Educating. Entertaining (hopefully!).
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What are the differences between the US and UK? How do the countries run themselves and who's in charge?
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Andrew Marr: "National service, watch this space"
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27:17Keir Starmer has promised defence spending will reach 2.5% of GDP by 2027 and 3% in the next Parliament. There’s been some sparring over exactly how much money this equates to, has a maths crime been committed? And how far can this money go? Hannah Barnes is joined by political editor Andrew Marr and business editor Will Dunn, and later in the prog…
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On the road in south Wales: why is Reform UK on the rise?
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38:13This week, Politics Weekly UK is on the road in south-east Wales, hearing from those in traditional Labour heartlands. But with people increasingly frustrated that public services are crumbling and that nothing seems to change, Nigel Farage’s party fancies its chances at next year’s Senedd elections. John Harris asks why Reform UK is on the rise in…
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Kash Patel, Trump 2.0, and Britain's Identity Crisis
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1:00:39On this episode of Mid Atlantic, host Roifield Brown, broadcasting from sunny Oakland, takes on a transatlantic feast of political intrigue with guests Aram Fischer, Cory Bernard, Denise Hamilton, and Mike Donahue. In the U.S., Kash Patel’s confirmation as FBI director raises alarm bells about the erosion of institutional integrity. Denise calls it…
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Save Our Scholars: Cambridge University Vice Chancellor Talks Funding & UK Growth
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14:21Cambridge and Oxford Universities are at the heart of Chancellor Rachel Reeves' plans to boost UK economic growth. But what do the institutions need to succeed? We ask Vice Chancellor of Cambridge University, Professor Deborah Prentice. Hosted by Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Last week Steve Bannon, Trump’s chief strategist for the first seven months of his first term in office, graced the stage at CPAC (the annual Conservative Political Action Conference) to rapturous applause. "We're not going to retreat. We're not going to surrender. We're not going to quit. Fight! Fight! Fight!" Although Bannon fell out of favour wi…
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Can Starmer stop Trump’s Ukraine sell-out? – Politics Weekly Westminster
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26:34Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look ahead to a pivotal week of diplomacy for Keir Starmer as he prepares to visit the White House. With Donald Trump’s hostility towards Kyiv looming large over the three-year anniversary of Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine, can the prime minister persuade the US president to change tack? Send your questions and f…
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Why Britain isn't working - with Alison McGovern, Minister of State for Employment
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29:34The number of working age people out of work in Britain 2010 was around 9 million. In 2025? Around 9 million. But why is worklessness in Britain now deemed a crisis, and what can the government do to fix this? Will Dunn, the New Statesman's business editor, is joined by Alison McGovern, Minister of State for Employment. Sign up to the New Statesman…
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Russia has been brought in from the cold
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37:27Donald Trump has reached out to Vladimir Putin, over the heads of Ukraine and Europe. The Western alliance is fracturing, so what comes next? Can European nations find the defence budget? And whose terms will this war end on? Hannah Barnes is joined by Lawrence Freedman, emeritus professor of War Studies at Kings College London, and later in the pr…
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What role could the UK play in ending the Ukraine war? – Politics Weekly
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31:24Donald Trump’s plans to end the war in Ukraine have taken centre stage this week. But, with Ukraine excluded from US-Russia talks, could they really accept what might be on offer? And what role will the UK and Europe play?John Harris hears from diplomatic editor Patrick Wintour and columnist Gaby Hinsliff about what a resolution could look like Sen…
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Conservative Conversations: Right-Wing Figures Gather in London
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12:32This week figures from the across political right including Canadian psychologist Jordan Peterson and former Republican Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy descended on London's ExCel centre for the 'Alliance for Responsible Citizenship' (ARC) conference. The organisers say they're working on 're-laying the foundations of our civilisation' but h…
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Did JD Vance boost Germany's far right?
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26:12Last Friday the US Vice President - JD Vance, took to the stage and railed against his country’s European allies, accusing them of not listening to voters on issues of migration and free speech. That speech raised serious questions about how the transatlantic alliance will be transformed. But Vance also called into question the "democracy" of the f…
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A Transatlantic Bridge? Starmer Responds to Trump's Demands
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12:39Keir Starmer has said the UK can play a "unique role" in helping Europe and America work together to achieve peace between Ukraine and Russia. This as Donald Trump's administration pressures European leaders to shoulder more responsibility for their security, and suggests they could take a backseat in negotiations. How can the UK proceed now? We di…
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The novel is a living thing, argues author Deborah Levy in the New Statesman Goldsmith's Prize lecture. Tom Gatti hosts Deborah Levy, author of Swimming Home and The Man Who Saw Everything, to deliver a special lecture live from the Southbank Centre in London. Presented in partnership with the Goldsmiths Prize and the Southbank Centre, and recorded…
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The rise of the "super-council" - plus, assisted dying interview with Kim Leadbeater
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28:13Are local council changes "an attack on democracy"? Rachel Cunliffe and Megan Kenyon join Hannah Barnes to discuss changes to the rules governing local elections, which Ed Davey and Nigel Farage have attacked as anti-democratic. They answer a listener question about why their local council can "delay my right to vote". Also in this episode, Megan K…
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Keir Starmer is making a radical shift to appease Reform and "blue labour". "There has been a conservative revolution going on around the world," says Andrew Marr - and it leaves Keir Starmer with some hard choices. Andrew joins Hannah Barnes to explain why the prime minister is making a "handbrake turn", and how a new group of MPs known as Blue La…
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Trump's Ukraine Move: How the US is Reshaping Europe's Security
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13:16The US President has spoken to Russia's Vladimir Putin and agreed to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has insisted the move is not a "betrayal" of America's Nato's allies. Our European security reporter Andrea Palasciano reports from the ministerial meeting in Brussels, which the UK's John Healey is attendin…
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Is the assisted dying bill doomed? – Politics Weekly UK
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31:50The spotlight was back on the assisted dying bill this week after it was revealed that the requirement for a high court judge to decide on cases was to be scrapped. Those in favour of assisted dying say the change will make it safer, but does it undermine trust in the bill? Gaby Hinsliff, in for John Harris, talks to our deputy political editor, Je…
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Who should decide how our children are taught?
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22:22The freedoms that the UK's academy schools have been granted could be curtailed. Labour's Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill proposes centralising and standardising decision making across state schools in the UK. The Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, claims this will improve conditions for every student across the country. Katharine Birba…
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Worse than the Weather: Upbeat Growth Forecast Stands Out Amid Gloom
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13:12Bloomberg has learned that Rachel Reeves has received the latest economic forecast from the Office for Budget Responsibility, and it's not good. The fiscal watchdog has downgraded growth, putting the Chancellor at risk of breaking her fiscal rules. The National Institute of Economic and Social Research has a more upbeat view. We hear from Niesr's S…
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Tariff Talk: UK Hopes For US Deal As EU Vows Response
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13:06The EU says it’s ready to retaliate to US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports. But the UK is pursuing a different strategy, seeking to avoid the levies altogether. We discuss the diverging strategies with our Brussels Bureau Chief Kevin Whitelaw. Hosted by Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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How can we trust what we see online? | Sponsored
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20:04The rapid rise of generative AI has revolutionised creativity while also raising significant challenges. The rapid rise of generative AI has revolutionised creativity while also raising significant challenges. In this episode, we explore how responsible innovation can reduce misinformation's impact and protect creators. Host Jon Bernstein is joined…
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Can Kemi and Keir combat the rise of Reform UK? – Politics Weekly Westminster
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26:01As Reform UK creeps up the polls, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at how the Conservatives and Labour are responding to the threat from Nigel Farage’s party. Plus, will the government’s efforts to show voters it is serious about tackling illegal migration cut through? Send your questions and feedback to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help sup…
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Words Matter: Labour MPs Apologise For "Unacceptable" Messages
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12:18Junior health minister Andrew Gwynne has been sacked and suspended from the party for posting what he described as "completely unacceptable" messages in a WhatsApp chat with other Labour colleagues. A second Labour MP, Oliver Ryan, has also apologised for his comments in the group. The party has announced an investigation. We discuss with Bloomberg…
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Trump's Florida Project: how the Sunshine State became the centre of power
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28:30Ten years ago the sunshine state was mainly known for its outlandish stereotypes: swamps, gators, retirees, Disneyland all the time. But now power is shifting. How did that state that was once the political joke of America become the nation’s centre of power? Tom Gatti is joined by Gary Mormino author of Land of Sunshine, State of Dreams: A Social …
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Trump’s Gaza Gambit & Britain’s Colonial Reckoning
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53:51This episode of Mid Atlantic tackles two seismic geopolitical issues shaping transatlantic discourse. First, Donald Trump’s alarming suggestion that the U.S. should take control of Gaza sparks global outrage, raising questions about America’s stance on foreign intervention and human rights. The panel—featuring host Royfield Brown, progressive organ…
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US investment already owns much of the British high street. Are "ignorant" politicians "selling the UK down the river"? As Donald Trump announces new tariffs on trading partners around the world, Hannah Barnes and Rachel Cunliffe are joined by Angus Hanton, author of Vassal State, to explore how the UK economy is, in many ways, "in thrall" to the U…
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Special episode: Behind the scenes of David Lammy’s Ukraine trip
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25:28Almost three years after Russia invaded Ukraine, what is the situation like on the ground in Kyiv? And is there a path to peace? Pippa Crerar travelled to the war-ravaged country with the foreign secretary to find out. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspodAv The Guardian
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Going Nuclear: Government Moves To Boost Energy Investment, Eventually
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13:17The UK is set to ease the rules around where nuclear power plants can be built in a bid to revitalise the sector and encourage investment. It's part of the government's plans to boost economic growth, while also pursuing ambitious decarbonization targets. But when will this plan yield any results? We discuss with Bloomberg's energy reporter Will Ma…
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Does Morgan McSweeney really run Labour?
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27:57Andrew Marr is joined by the authors of Get In: The Inside Story of Labour Under Starmer, Gabriel Pogrund and Patrick Maguire. But while this is ostensibly the story of Starmer's Labour, who really runs the party behind the scenes? Sign up to the New Statesman's daily politics newsletter: Morning Call Submit a question for a future episode: You Ask…
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Starmer’s diplomatic dance with Trump and the EU – Politics Weekly UK
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30:49Keir Starmer is treading a fine line as he avoids picking sides between the EU and US. But with Donald Trump saying he wants to ‘take over’ Gaza and threatening to impose tariffs on the EU, can the prime minister really keep both on side? John Harris asks Prof Anand Menon, director of UK in a Changing Europe, and Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff Se…
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Cash for Chagos: Mauritius Payments Cause Cabinet Concer
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13:15Mauritius' recently-elected Prime Minister has suggested the UK would double its payments to retain a military base on the Chagos islands, once London cedes control of the archipelago. The prospect of paying billion of pounds more under a re-negotiated deal is causing concern among ministers, at a time when the Treasury is looking for savings. We d…
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"It's guided by six rats": The battle for a life-changing drug
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28:46For some with epilepsy, valproate is the only medication which can control their seizures. But for decades women say they were not made aware of the risk this drug posed for their unborn children. Today we know around 11% of the children born to women who take valproate during pregnancy have major congenital disorders. 30-40% experience other condi…
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Jeremy Hunt on Trump and the Tories’ future – Politics Weekly Special
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19:08Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey chat to the veteran Conservative MP Jeremy Hunt about how to handle Donald Trump’s trade wars, his new life in opposition, and what’s next for the Tories. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspodAv The Guardian
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Déjà Vu: Austerity Looms as Government Plans Budget Freezes
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13:03Bloomberg has learned that the Treasury has told several government departments to prepare for their budgets to be frozen in cash terms, ahead of a major spending review in June. Such a freeze would mean real-terms spending cuts, creating a political dilemma for the Chancellor Rachel Reeves. We discuss with our economics reporter Tom Rees. Hosted b…
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Back to Brexit – Politics Weekly Westminster
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23:03Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss Keir Starmer’s trip to Brussels this week, as he attempts a post-Brexit reset. But how risky is seeking closer ties with the EU when Donald Trump is threatening a trade war?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspodAv The Guardian
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Tug Of War: UK Dodges Trump's Tariffs, For Now
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13:09Donald Trump has pledged to impose tariffs on the European Union after announcing sweeping measures on Canada, China and Mexico over the weekend. The UK has been spared for now, as the US President said he was “getting along very well" with Keir Starmer. As the Prime Minister heads to Brussels, how will his plans for closer ties with the EU change …
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