Podcast Episodes

Show 393. Dr Michelle Clement

Delivery. 

It's a popular word in politics, but how to Prime Ministers ensure it happens?

Michelle is Researcher in Residence at 10 Downing Street and Lecturer in Government Studies at The Strand Group…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Show 392. Alan Rhodes

Alan Rhodes

A few weeks ago Reform took control of Nottinghamshire County Council on a landslide. 

How did this happen and why didn't Nottinghamshire vote Labour instead?

Alan Rhodes has been a Labour c…

Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago

Show 391. Wes Streeting - LIVE

Wes Streeting - LIVE

The Health Secretary is on cracking form as he defends Labour's progress so far but demonstrates a clear impatience to deliver change as quickly as possible.

We discuss all the big…

Published on 7 months ago

Show 390. John McTernan

Local Elections Analysis with John McTernan

Why were the local elections so bad for Labour and how do they reverse their fortunes?

Is there a ceiling on Nigel Farage's popularity?

Does Labour lack confi…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

Special Announcement *The Matt Forde Focus Group*

The Matt Forde Focus Group is my new comedy series for Radio 4 and tickets are now available! We are recording a run though on May 7th at The Bush Hall is London. For tickets visit sroaudiences.com o…

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Show 389. Julie Bindel

Following the unanimous Supreme Court ruling that a woman is defined by biological sex under equalities law, Julie tells us how and why we got here. 

This is a fascinating history not just of women's …

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Show 388. Gregor Poynton

Gregor was elected as the MP for Livingston in Labour's 2024 landslide. 

It was a full circle moment for the man who'd been the party's organiser in the 2005 Livingston by-election following the death…

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Show 387. Jason Stockwood

Jason Stockwood

Brace yourself, you're about to discover one of the most inspiring voices in politics.

Jason is Labour's candidate to be the Mayor of Greater Lincolnshire. He's a hugely successful busi…

Published on 8 months ago

Show 386. Dr Scott Arthur

Dr Scott Arthur

Scott is one the few lucky MPs who topped the ballot for Private Members' Bills. 

He wants to bring in a Rare Cancers Bill.

But what would the Bill do?

What difference would it make to so…

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

Show 385. *LIVE* Anthony Scaramucci

Anthony Scaramucci - LIVE

The Mooch is back and is on barnstorming form. 

He's full-throttle from the start and gives his expert (and hilarious) view on how other world leaders should deal with Trump.

P…

Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago