Podcast Episodes

Show 373. Amy Callaghan

Amy has led an extraordinary life and she's still only in her 30s.

While the SNP MP for East Dunbartonshire she suffered a brain hemorrhage. As she recovered, she had to battle the arcane rules of the…

Published on 2 months ago

Show 372. Bridget Phillipson - LIVE

Bridget is one of the biggest stars of the Labour government. As well as being Education Secretary, she is standing to be Labour's Deputy Leader.

It's the first major test of members' opinion since La…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Show 371. Tom Harwood

Star of GB News (and many other places), Tom outlines his libertarianism as well as giving an engaging analysis about the problems facing the Tories, Reform and the government.

Tom is one of the most…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Show 370. Tom Tugendhat Returns. Again!

Tom Tugendhat Returns. Again!

Friend of the show Tom Tugendhat returns to give us the perspective from the Tory backbenches.

Why are so many Tories defecting to Reform?

How worried is he about the Tommy…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Show 369. Lindsay Hoyle - REPLAY

Lindsay Hoyle - REPLAY

The charismatic Speaker of the House was on cracking form back in 2022.

He shows how you can make the Commons function more effectively without sacrificing its unique atmosphere.…

Published on 3 months ago

Show 368. Mark Pougatch

Mark Pougatch

One of our most gifted sports broadcasters is also a massive politics nerd. Mark's usually seen anchoring ITV's coverage of England games. 

But should we keep politics out of sport? Is th…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Show 367. Kirsty Wark - LIVE

Kirsty Wark - LIVE

Newsnight star. Late Show legend. Celebrity Masterchef contestant...

Kirsty Wark is a gifted broadcaster and is at her charismatic and hilarious best in front of a live Edinburgh aud…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Show 366. Sadiq Khan - LIVE

Sadiq Khan - LIVE

The Mayor of London is on top form in this special episode recorded at the Edinburgh Festival. 

What's his analysis of Labour's first year in power?

Will Sadiq and Trump meet during th…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Show 365. Joanna Cherry - LIVE

Joanna Cherry - LIVE

This is a corker. 

Joanna Cherry doesn't hold back on what it was like to be inside the SNP, but outside the Sturgeon clique. 

Following the publication of the former First Minister…

Published on 4 months ago

Show 364. Ian Murray - LIVE

Ian Murray - LIVE

This is an absolute hoot.

For years Ian Murray was the only Labour MP in Scotland. Now he's in the Cabinet as Secretary of State. 

He takes us inside Labour's first year and tells some…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago