Podcast Episodes

Who really owns Britain's houses? | Susan J. Smith interview

Britain is in the grip of a housing crisis and politicians from all sides claim to have the solutions. But as prices rise, renters struggle and inves…

1 year ago

Do politicians understand the internet? | Politics with Rachel Cunliffe

The team answer listener questions on the practicalities of the online safety act, a Labour-Lib Dem coalition, and the revival of the commonwealth.

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1 year ago

Britain's summer of discontent | Cover Story with Anoosh Chakelian

Asylum protests. NHS strikes. A faltering economy. Is the Labour government facing a summer of discontent?

Last year, riots sparked by the brutal murd…

1 year ago

Starmer's threat to recognise Palestine | Politics with Megan Gibson

The UK will recognise Palestinian statehood in September unless Israel abides by a ceasefire, commits to a two-state solution and agrees not to annex…

1 year ago

Why can't Trump shake Epstein? | US politics with Katie Stallard and Freddie Hayward

Once upon a time Donald Trump loved to talk about conspiracy theories. Now, well, not so much.

Why can’t Trump shake the Epstein story - and what coul…

1 year ago

All hail Emperor Trump | Politics with Tom McTague

As Donald Trump visits Scotland, world leaders - including Keir Starmer - flock to pay tribute at the emperor's feet.

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1 year ago

The UK TV industry is "in dire straits" - Peter Kosminsky interview

Director, writer and producer Peter Kosminsky, who directed of the BBC's adaptation of Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall, has worked in the television indust…

1 year ago

If you care about Gaza, why vote Labour? - Listener questions episode

Our Listeners ask: With Keir Starmer and his government under fire over their approach to Gaza, and the emergence of Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana'…

1 year ago

The fraying of the social fabric | Politics with Rachel Cunliffe

This week - Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has identified immigration, economic insecurity and time spent online as key causes of unrest and rio…

1 year ago

Kemi Badenoch isn't working | Cover Story with Tom McTague

She was the Tory saviour. Now, by November, she could be gone.

Where did it all go wrong for Kemi Badenoch?

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1 year ago