Podcast Episodes

Is Rishi Too Rich?

Matt is joined by Daniel Finkelstein and Henry Zeffman to discuss whether Rishi Sunak's wealth is a problem after it was revealed he's being investig…

3 years, 3 months ago

The Reagan Question

In the 1980 presidential election, Ronald Reagan asked "Are you better off than you were four years ago?"

With the economy likely to define the next g…

3 years, 3 months ago

The Death of TV Satire?

With Have I Got News For You one of the last satirical comedy shows still standing, Patrick Maguire asks why satire on our screens seems to be dying …

3 years, 3 months ago

When to Hold a General Election

When it comes to holding a general election, timing is everything. With Rishi Sunak reportedly hoping to pull off a surprise win late in 2024, Patric…

3 years, 3 months ago

Difficult Days For Humza Yousaf

Is Humza Yousaf done before he even gets started? Patrick Maguire looks at the SNP leader's chances after two weeks in office and a series of revelat…

3 years, 3 months ago

Does Negative Campaigning Work?

Patrick Maguire discusses political advertising - does going negative deliver, or do we all suffer when the parties get down in the gutter? He speaks…

3 years, 3 months ago

Good Friday Agreement 25 Years On: Inside the Negotiations

Carole Walker, sitting in for Matt Chorley, speaks to key figures that drafted the deal including Mark Durkan, assistant to SDLP leader John Hume, an…

3 years, 3 months ago

Focus Group: Hugh Grant vs. Desperate Dan

Matt is joined by James Johnson of JL Partners who leads a panel of undecided voters giving their verdict on the government, Rishi Sunak and Keir Sta…

3 years, 3 months ago

The Battle for Waterlooville

Suella Braverman faces losing her seat in a reselection battle with Flick Drummond. Matt speaks to journalist Michael Crick and local councillors Car…

3 years, 3 months ago

Killing Thatcher

Matt revisits the last night of the Conservative party conference in 1984 when the IRA bombed the Grand Hotel in Brighton in an attempt to kill Marga…

3 years, 3 months ago