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  Starmer defiantly clings to power

  2026-05-12 · 26:18 · 60.27 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Over 80 MPs are calling for Keir Starmer’s resignation, reaching the threshold required for a contender to mount a leadership challenge, with ministers - including Jess Philips - resigning from government too. After a high stakes meeting this morning, several cabinet members voiced their support for the Prime Minister, as he defiantly vowed to “get on with g… more…
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  The weirdest day in Westminster

  2026-05-11 · 47:32 · 108.97 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Keir Starmer has pledged to “prove the doubters wrong” as he tries to head off a leadership challenge after the disastrous local election results last week. Fighting for his political life, the PM announced plans for stronger ties with the EU, powers to nationalise British steel and a scheme to help young people find work. But will it be enough? Many of his… more…
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  Local election results: the end of Starmer?

  2026-05-08 · 1:07:25 · 123.57 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Results from the local and devolved are coming in. It has been, as many expected, a disappointing result for the Labour Party. Meanwhile, the insurgent parties, the Green Party to an extent, but especially Reform, have delivered on their promise of snowballing momentum. Anoosh Chakelian is joined by senior data journalist Ben Walker, political editor Ailbhe… more…
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  The gutting of the two party system

  2026-05-06 · 27:53 · 63.96 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The UK is gearing up for local and devolved elections on Thursday. As Keir Starmer looks increasingly isolated as Prime Minister, much is being made of a potentially disastrous few days for the Labour Party. If results go as badly for Labour as some are predicting, this could be the end for the PM. Meanwhile, the insurgent Reform and Green parties are lookin… more…
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  Zack Polanski: Corbyn's true heir?

  2026-05-05 · 23:40 · 32.52 MB Open episode

  Zack PolanskiAilbhe ReaAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Crowds of young people chant his name but the Green leader is "nervous", says Ailbhe Rea. -- A year ago, Zack Polanksi was relatively unknown. Now, he's leading an "eco-populist" movement that has revitalised the Green Party and looks likely to propel a left-wing surge in the May local elections. Ailbhe Rea profiled the Green leader for the New Statesman, me… more…
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  Charles, royal court jester | Will and Anoosh’s weekly round up

  2026-05-02 · 29:41 · 40.78 MB Open episode

  Emily ThornberryAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Parliament boozers, Morgan McSweeney vs Emily Thornberry, and King Charles' stand-up routine. Will and Anoosh discuss another big week. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every… more…
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  Attacks on Jews are an indictment of Keir Starmer's Britain

  2026-04-30 · 47:11 · 64.82 MB Open episode

  Tom McTagueAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  "It makes me furious," says New Statesman editor Tom McTague. An attack in Golders Green, London, yet again exposes the rise of antisemitism in Britain. Anoosh Chakelian has been reporting from the borough, where local Jews fear for their safety, volunteer security guards patrol the streets and Jewish children have to pass through heavy security cordons to g… more…
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  Political F-bombs and Jacob Rees-Mogg “unbuttoned”

  2026-04-25 · 28:07 · 51.65 MB Open episode

  Jacob Rees-MoggPeter MandelsonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The inevitability of the Peter Mandelson scandal, Jacob Rees-Mogg’s live show, and the rising cost of condoms… Will Dunn and Anoosh Chakelian round up the stories of the week. READ: https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-politics/2026/04/whos-afraid-of-olly-robbins https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/the-sketch/2026/04/jacob-rees-mogg-relishes-the-limeli… more…
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  Keir Starmer is all alone

  2026-04-23 · 34:09 · 46.93 MB Open episode

  Peter MandelsonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The Mandelson affair has become less about Peter Mandelson’s alleged wrongdoing, and all about Keir Starmer’s ability to run the country. This week Olly Robbins, former chief civil servant at the Foreign Office, insisted the Prime Minister pressured him into clearing Peter Mandelson for the US ambassador post. Yesterday, Starmer was forced to admit his forme… more…
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  Does Starmer deserve more credit?

  2026-04-20 · 33:09 · 76.09 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Does Keir Starmer deserve more credit for keeping us out of a third Gulf war? Is Farage's relationship with Trump hurting Reform's polling? And who are the bright young things in British politics? Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Tom McTague and Ailbhe Rea to answer your questions. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓… more…
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  Ex defence secretary slams Starmer's strategy

  2026-04-18 · 28:10 · 51.78 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Criticism of Labour's response to the global threat, Trump's AI Jesus and parliament's "summer of sex". Will Dunn and Anoosh Chakelian round up this week's stories. Any suggestions for next week's categories, please comment below. 📚 READ: https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/the-sketch/2026/04/at-a-defence-conference-tech-execs-haggle-over-reducing-the-cost… more…
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  Why do young women hate men?

  2026-04-16 · 27:22 · 50.25 MB Open episode

  Andrew TateAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  For years, we have wrung our hands about the manosphere: the misogynist influencers like Andrew Tate exploiting a generation of disillusioned and impressionable lost boys. But what about radicalised young women? New, exclusive polling for the New Statesman has uncovered a huge difference in the political, economic and social outlook of women and men under 30… more…
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  Trump’s “demented” Easter and fragile ceasefire | Will and Anoosh's weekly round up

  2026-04-11 · 26:02 · 47.79 MB Open episode

  Zack PolAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Trump’s "demented" Easter announcement, Britain’s squeezed middle and getting “the ick” for Zack Polanski… Anoosh Chakelian and Will Dunn round up the stories of the week. READ: https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/the-sketch/2026/04/the-trumps-wish-the-world-a-very-demented-easter https://www.newstatesman.com/international-politics/economy-international-po… more…
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  AI is embedded in the British state

  2026-04-09 · 55:15 · 126.54 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  AI is embedded in the machinery of the British state: drafting legislation, shaping spending decisions, informing interest rate policy and writing speeches delivered in parliament. Has Britain handed over political power without ever really deciding to, and without fully understanding to whom? Tom McTague is joined by Will Dunn to discuss. READ Will's piece:… more…
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  Yanis Varoufakis: Greece has become Israel's "handmaiden"

  2026-04-06 · 1:03:56 · 87.83 MB Open episode

  Yanis VaroufakisAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Follow The Exchange on Spotify , Apple , and YouTube for more episodes like this. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo… more…
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  Thames Water's careless vandalism

  2026-04-03 · 31:18 · 71.74 MB Open episode

  Thames WaterAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The pollution of Britain’s waterways is well known, but the full extent of the carelessness and vandalism of Britain’s biggest water company, Thames Water, is a catalogue of wrongdoing on an industrial scale. Will Dunn speaks to the MP with the dubious honour of representing the constituency that is worst affected by sewage spills - Liberal Democrat MP, Char… more…
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  Trump’s ground options in Iran

  2026-04-02 · 31:46 · 58.28 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  As the war in Iran enters its second month, President Trump has delivered a prime time address promising, simultaneously, that the conflict will be over “very shortly” and that the United States is preparing to hit Iran “extremely hard”. Thousands more US troops have arrived in the region in recent days, including a marine expeditionary unit as the president… more…
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  Has Keir Starmer found his vision?

  2026-04-01 · 18:54 · 43.36 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Keir Starmer delivered one of his routine updates on the war in Iran in a press conference from Number 10 this morning - but this one was a little meatier than usual. Will Lloyd is joined by Ailbhe Rea to discuss LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politi… more…
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  How green is the Green Party?

  2026-03-31 · 30:56 · 70.90 MB Open episode

  Green PartyAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Green Party support is surging after its by-election victory in Gorton and Denton last month. But is Zack Polanski’s party leaving its environmental principles behind? Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Megan Kenyon to discuss. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our da… more…
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  Inside Labour’s immigration feud

  2026-03-30 · 31:58 · 58.66 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  As ministers and backbenchers criticise Shabana Mahmood’s immigration plans, is Labour about to water them down? And what is behind the splits over the policy? Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea go behind the scenes of Labour’s battle over immigration reform. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we ans… more…
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  “Another chapter in the farce that is HS2” | Will and Anoosh’s weekly round up

  2026-03-28 · 37:57 · 86.97 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Morgan McSweeney’s stolen phone, Kemi Badenoch’s council tax claims and the UAE defence attache, Group Captain Sandy Sandilands. Will Dunn and Anoosh Chakelian round up their stories of the week. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter eve… more…
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  Rory Stewart sees fundamental evil in Trump

  2026-03-27 · 1:09:18 · 95.20 MB Open episode

  Rory StewartAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Follow The Exchange on Spotify , Apple , and YouTube for more episodes like this. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo… more…
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  Ban Instagram? You must be kidding.

  2026-03-26 · 23:16 · 31.98 MB Open episode

  Ban InstagramAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  What does the Instagram and YouTube verdict mean for the UK's proposed social media ban? A California jury has found Meta and Google liable in a case that accused them of building intentionally addictive platforms. Here in the UK, the government is consulting on whether to ban children from using social media. Australia and Spain have already implemented sim… more…
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  Is Ed Miliband the most powerful person in government?

  2026-03-25 · 36:22 · 83.36 MB Open episode

  Ed MilibandAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Ed Miliband, everyone would agree, is a central part of the Labour government. The ex-Labour leader is a hugely popular figure within the party. Is his power and influence greater than we realise? Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Will Lloyd to discuss. READ: https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-politics/2026/03/a-certain-idea-of-ed-miliband LISTEN AD-FREE:… more…
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  Does Trump regret the war in Iran?

  2026-03-24 · 26:24 · 48.44 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Donald Trump is grappling with the consequences of staging a military intervention in Iran without a clear plan. Modern conflicts are often driven less by coherent national interest than by the instincts and ambitions of powerful leaders. From the Strait of Hormuz, to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, to the tension between China and Taiwan - miscalculation, ove… more…
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  How Covid fear shaped the meningitis response

  2026-03-23 · 24:23 · 44.71 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Earlier this month, a meningitis outbreak in Canterbury, Kent, led to the tragic death of two young people. So far there have been 29 confirmed or suspected cases in total. It’s thought that a “super-spreader” event at a nightclub is the source of the outbreak. Since then, there has been a mass rollout of vaccines for Meningitis B and preventative antibiotic… more…
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  "Build the tunnel right through stonehenge" | Anoosh & Will's weekly round-up

  2026-03-21 · 47:09 · 64.78 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Anoosh and Will are back with this week's round up of the politics stories you might have missed. This week: Housing Secretary Steve Reed has the perfect opportunity to "build, baby, build" Misinformation powerhouse InfoWars is officially over - just like the Metaverse Pete Hegseth seems to encourage the US army to commit war crimes Rachel Reeves takes a gam… more…
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  Is Angela Rayner making her move?

  2026-03-20 · 21:57 · 50.33 MB Open episode

  Angela RaynerAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Angela Rayner has called Shabana Mahmood’s immigration plans un-British. Is this the beginning of the dilution of these reforms and even of a leadership campaign? Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Ailbhe Rea to discuss. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily pol… more…
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  Keir Starmer’s cost of living crisis

  2026-03-19 · 25:47 · 47.30 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Keir Starmer’s cost of living crisis At the beginning of this year, Keir Starmer vowed to bring down the cost of living. But as other PMs learned before him, this is often out of the government’s control. The Iran war is threatening to ruin his strategy and Starmer now finds himself in a bind. Anoosh Chakelian is joined by political editor, Ailbhe Rea. READ:… more…
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  The new world war

  2026-03-18 · 30:43 · 56.36 MB Open episode

  Volodymyr ZelenskyAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Yesterday, Keir Starmer met Volodymyr Zelensky to sign a new defense partnership. The Ukrainian President said he faced a missile shortage due to the war in Iran and Keir Starmer resolved to remain focused on the fight against Russia. But is the war in Eastern Europe only the first act of a much wider conflict? Oli Dugmore is joined by Will Lloyd, who visite… more…
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  Why you'll never repay your student loan

  2026-03-17 · 39:01 · 53.61 MB Open episode

  Rachel ReeAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The Treasury Select Committee has announced an inquiry into Student Loans. It comes after Rachel Reeves announced a freeze on repayment thresholds meaning more graduates will start repaying once they earn just over the living wage. It's an issue that doesn't just affect today's students and graduates but is increasingly becoming a political issue the governm… more…
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  Could surging oil prices cause a global depression?

  2026-03-16 · 30:47 · 56.47 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Oil prices have spiked following the outbreak of war in Iran, with crude oil jumping to over £75 a barrel. This is having a huge impact around the world, and is set to get worse. Megan Gibson is joined by Rory Johnston, oil market researcher and author of the Commodity Context newsletter, who argues that this scenario could lead to a global depression. LISTE… more…
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  Farewell, George!

  2026-03-15 · 19:08 · 26.30 MB Open episode

  George EatonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  After a massive 17 years reporting on politics for the New Statesman, George Eaton joins Anoosh Chakelian the podcast for a farewell episode. Anoosh and George discuss his highlights from covering the past 17 years in British politics, from the post-crash austerity years, through Labour civil war and ultimately Keir Starmer's Labour election victory in 2024.… more…
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  “Won’t someone think of the hereditary peers?” | Will and Anoosh’s weekly round up

  2026-03-14 · 39:18 · 90.06 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Hereditary peers scrapped, tech overlord villainy, Tory hypocrisy and camel pageant botox cheating. It’s another weekly round up from Anoosh Chakelian and Will Dunn. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍️ Enjoy the best o… more…
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  Mandelson files: Starmer knew

  2026-03-13 · 23:18 · 32.02 MB Open episode

  Peter MandelsonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Keir Starmer apologised for appointing Peter Mandelson as US ambassador. Is it enough? After a vote by MPs forced its hand, the government has released the first batch of files relating to Mandelson’s appointment. They revealed that the Prime Minister was told the Labour peer posed a “reputational risk” because of his relationship with the convicted sex offe… more…
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  Britain’s imminent decline

  2026-03-12 · 1:09:10 · 127.42 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Is the UK going through the “fourth great disruption” to its geopolitical position? In this unprecedented moment, we take a look at how history can shed light on the current conflict, and which politician is best placed to handle the crisis. Editor-in-chief Tom McTague is joined by John Bew, professor of history at King’s College London and former foreign po… more…
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  David Lammy on the crisis abroad and within Labour

  2026-03-11 · 45:11 · 62.06 MB Open episode

  David LammyAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Were the strikes on Iran illegal? What's next for the controversial courts bill? Are Labour leaders aware of the existential crisis within their party? On this week's episode of The Exchange, we speak with Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Justice, David Lammy. To listen more episodes of The Exchange find us on Spotify , Apple , and YouTube .… more…
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  Trump's war is making us all poorer

  2026-03-10 · 30:36 · 42.05 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Trump is bombing Iran. Oil prices are volatile. Is the world heading for recession? Oil prices peaked after the US and Israel started their war on Iran. Around a fifth of the world's oil supply relies on one tiny shipping lane in the Middle East called the Strait of Hormuz, and shipping firms are refusing to use it for fear of attack. Meanwhile, Britain rema… more…
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  Starmer and Trump's relationship at an all time low

  2026-03-09 · 28:02 · 38.53 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Angry about the lack of support for his war in Iran, Donald Trump stated that he didn’t need any help from the UK, despite using British airbases for strikes. In an angry social media rant, he also called Keir Starmer a “loser” and “no Winston Churchill”. Just a day later, the two leaders had a call to discuss military cooperation. Can relations be repaired?… more…
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  ”Won’t somebody think of the labradoodles?” | Will and Anoosh’s weekly round up

  2026-03-07 · 36:22 · 83.30 MB Open episode

  Khan’s LondonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Despite Dubai’s proximity to Iran, is it safer than Sadiq Khan’s London? Do young people have a different perspective on class? And could the corgi be banned? Will and Anoosh round up their picks of news stories from the week. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get ou… more…
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  What is the future for jury trials?

  2026-03-06 · 30:40 · 70.25 MB Open episode

  Tribunals BillAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On Tuesday 10 March, MPs will debate the Courts and Tribunals Bill, in what could be the biggest shakeup of the justice system since the 1970s. To tackle the Crown Court backlog of over 80,000 cases, the government has put forward proposals to radically reform which cases are heard where, including restricting the right to a trial by jury in all but the most… more…
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  Exclusive: the progressive voters abandoning Labour

  2026-03-05 · 20:02 · 27.55 MB Open episode

  Labour LabourAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Labour is losing the voters it used to count on, a new study reveals. In the aftermath of the Green Party’s triumph in the Gorton and Denton by-election, and with local elections in London councils and other major cities coming up, Labour is losing the left progressive voters it could once rely on having “nowhere else to go”. Now, the biggest study ever of t… more…
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  Was Rachel Reeves’ spring statement out of date on arrival?

  2026-03-04 · 23:12 · 53.20 MB Open episode

  Rachel ReevesAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Yesterday, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her spring statement - an economic update - to the commons. With the news completely dominated by conflict in the Middle East, you would be forgiven for not noticing. In fact, many have deduced that this was exactly what the government were hoping for. Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Will Dunn to discuss. LISTE… more…
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  Should the phrase "special relationship" be banned?

  2026-03-03 · 31:55 · 73.16 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Yesterday afternoon in the Commons, Keir Starmer took a stance against Trump's attacks on Iran. The US President has expressed his dissatisfaction with the Prime Minister. Is a rift developing? Should the UK be pivoting away from the US and towards Europe? And should talk of the "special relationship" be banned from the government's parlance? Oli Dugmore is… more…
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  Iran war: Trump is playing into Putin's hands.

  2026-03-02 · 23:24 · 32.15 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  While the US bombs Iran, the Kremlin will see immediate advantages for Russia. Vladimir Putin expressed “deep condolences” to the people of Iran over the killing of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by US and Israeli forces. The Russian president – currently leading his own brutal and illegal war in Ukraine – condemned what he called Khamenei’s “assassin… more…
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  Does Trump have an endgame in Iran?

  2026-03-01 · 45:20 · 62.28 MB Open episode

  Fiona HillMegan GibsonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Fiona Hill, former presidential advisor, joins Megan Gibson. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Rare diseases: from lived experience to lasting treatments | Sponsored

  2026-03-01 · 21:16 · 29.23 MB Open episode

  Rare Disease DayAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  To mark Rare Disease Day, this special Spotlight episode explores why rare diseases - affecting an estimated one in 17 people in the UK – still face years of diagnostic delays and limited treatment options. Host Sarah Dawood speaks to CEO of LifeArc Dr Sam Barrell and Terry Pirovalakis, whose son Michael has been diagnosed with the rare neurological disorder… more…
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  "I'll handle a sea bass however I like" | Anoosh & Will's weekly round-up

  2026-02-28 · 34:16 · 47.08 MB Open episode

  Martin LewisAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Martin Lewis ambushed Kemi Badenoch, Your Party think bureaucracy will stop nuclear war, and the Sea Bass handling committee have released exciting new guidance. Anoosh Chakelian and Will Dunn round up the week's political news you might have missed. READ: Abandon all hope at the Your Party hustings LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM… more…
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  The end of the Starmer project?

  2026-02-27 · 50:50 · 69.83 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Does the Greens' decisive victory in Gorton & Denton spell the end of Keir Starmer's Labour? After the worst possible outcome for Labour in the Gorton & Denton by-election, Ailbhe Rea joins Tom McTague on Daily Politics from the New Statesman. They discuss what this means for Keir Starmer, for the Labour party - and for the future of politics in Britain. REA… more…
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  Historic win for the Greens

  2026-02-27 · 14:12 · 19.51 MB Open episode

  Hannah SpencerAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Hannah Spencer, a plumber and Green Party councillor, is now the MP for Gorton and Denton. The party takes the seat from right under Labour, following weeks of what was seen to be a three way race with Reform. Megan Kenyon is joined by Ben Walker. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them… more…
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  Puberty blockers, blocked

  2026-02-26 · 27:46 · 38.15 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Should some children be given drugs to stop them going through puberty? That’s the question the NHS, the government and an independent research and ethics committee have been trying to answer. The “Pathways” trial, backed by the NHS and led by a team from King’s College London, aims to test the effectiveness and safety of puberty blockers for children experi… more…
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  Andrew, Epstein and the crumbling crown

  2026-02-25 · 40:04 · 91.84 MB Open episode

  Andrew Mountbatten-WindsorAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Last Thursday, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He has since been released under investigation. The police have searched Andrew’s former home, Royal Lodge. The former Prince’s relationship to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein is triggering a reckoning for not just Andrew, but the monarchy itself. Oli Du… more…
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  A three horse race in Gorton and Denton

  2026-02-24 · 24:46 · 56.78 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On Thursday, a by-election in a Southern Manchester constituency, Gorton and Denton, is shaping up to be a seismic litmus test for British politics. After the previous MP, Labour’s Andrew Gwynne, stepped down in January, an opening for a new MP has set in motion a battle between Labour and their insurgent challengers, Reform and the Green Party. Oli Dugmore… more…
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  What if Russia wins?

  2026-02-23 · 35:41 · 81.73 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  It has been four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The war has settled into a grinding and uncertain stalemate. Despite proving remarkably resilient, Ukraine, and the rest of the world, must face the question: What if Russia wins? Katie Stallard explores this urgent question with German political scientist, Professor Carlo Masala. LISTEN A… more…
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  Labour Together’s attack on press freedom

  2026-02-21 · 27:45 · 50.96 MB Open episode

  Labour TogetherAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Why has Keir Starmer ordered an investigation into Labour Together? What the hell is going on with our local elections? And what are we meant to make of Reform UK’s new “shadow cabinet”? You asked, we’ll answer. Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Rachel Cunliffe for the listener questions episode of Daily Politics from the New Statesman. 📚 READ: https://www.newst… more…
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  Rutger Bregman “This Trump phenomenon really is fascism”

  2026-02-20 · 22:04 · 30.32 MB Open episode

  Rutger BregmanAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week we launched another, that’s right ANOTHER, podcast. The Exchange is the New Statesman’s long-form interviews show, featuring some big names you know, and some big names you’ll be glad to learn of. Listen on: Spotify and Apple LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday… more…
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  Andrew arrested

  2026-02-19 · 28:20 · 38.92 MB Open episode

  Andrew Mountbatten-WindsorAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The King’s brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has been arrested. The alleged offence: misconduct in public office. The arrest came after claims Andrew allegedly shared official documents during his time as UK Trade Envoy, with two emails in particular showing up in the latest Epstein files – although police haven’t yet released the specifics of their inves… more…
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  Is Bridget Phillipson really the most dangerous woman in Britain?

  2026-02-18 · 36:02 · 66.07 MB Open episode

  Bridget PhillipsonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  From “Nazi” to “Marxist” Bridget Phillipson, the education secretary, has faced intense criticism from all sides. But how exactly is she trying to reform the British education system? For the cover of this week’s New Statesman magazine, our executive editor Pippa Bailey has written an extended profile of Phillipson - exploring what motivates the education se… more…
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  Has Starmer killed Welsh Labour?

  2026-02-17 · 27:29 · 37.77 MB Open episode

  Welsh LabourEluned MorganAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Eluned Morgan, the first minister of Wales speaks to Megan Kenyon about her relationship with Keir Starmer, Welsh Labour’s prospects in the upcoming Senedd election and the threat of Plaid Cymru and Reform. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics new… more…
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  Should we ban social media for under-16s?

  2026-02-16 · 32:05 · 58.92 MB Open episode

  Will Keir StarmerAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Will Keir Starmer ban kids from social media? Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2DHAQOeEg-Z-4trARDXHRA?sub_confirmation=1 The PM has promised a crackdown on social media and said he’s “open-minded” to a full on, Australia-style ban for under 16s. Oli Dugmore is joined by senior editor George Eaton. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Sta… more…
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  The Labour Party's "unpopularity contest"

  2026-02-14 · 33:23 · 61.31 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Labour’s unpopularity contest, the joys of figure skating and bonkers advice from RFK Jr's nutrition chatbot. Anoosh Chakelian and Will Dunn explore the most ludicrous and laughable stories of the week. Including calls for Britain to set up a “Ministry of Sex”... LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question –… more…
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  £100k salary, feeling poor – is tax killing ambition?

  2026-02-13 · 24:24 · 402.24 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  A listener paying 67% in tax asks if Labour are destroying UK productivity. From the new and improved New Statesman podcast studio, Anoosh and Rachel answer listener questions on tax, student loans and Nigel Farage MP's second (and third, and fourth) jobs. In the mailbag this week: A listener earning over £100,000 writes in to ask why the government is faili… more…
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  Exclusive investigation: England's maternity scandal

  2026-02-12 · 27:50 · 63.84 MB Open episode

  University Hospitals SussexFoundation TrustAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  55 babies died at the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust between 2019 and 2023 that may have survived with better care. The New Statesman's investigations editor Hannah Barnes joins Anoosh Chakelian to explore the findings of her investigation. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we a… more…
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  Is the Labour party having an ideological crisis?

  2026-02-11 · 28:43 · 52.74 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Morgan McSweeney – Keir Starmer’s closest aide and confidante – has left the Number 10 operation. Our editor-in-chief Tom McTague asks, is it the beginning of the end for the Prime Minister – or the end of the beginning? He speaks to deputy editor Will Lloyd. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we… more…
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  Keir Starmer is safe - but for how long?

  2026-02-10 · 27:49 · 38.22 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  For days and weeks Westminster has been quivering with anticipation at the prospect of yet another prime ministerial resignation and leadership election. But following the resignation of Chief of Staff Morgan McSweeney in the wake of the Mandelson scandal, MPs appear to have closed ranks, rallying around Keir Starmer. So, no leadership election, at least for… more…
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  Starmer's top two aides quit

  2026-02-09 · 23:11 · 42.59 MB Open episode

  Tim AllanAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Less than 24 hours after Starmer's chief of staff Morgan McSweeney resigned, Tim Allan, director of communications, has quit. Is this a rutheless clearout by the PM, or signs of an entire system collapse? Ailbhe Rea joins Anoosh Chakelian. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Fr… more…
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  Elon Musk asked to attend Epstein's "wildest party"

  2026-02-07 · 37:45 · 86.47 MB Open episode

  Elon Musk’s EpsteinAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Elon Musk’s Epstein lies, Draco Malfoy as a Chinese mascot and two Reform MPs “accidentally” voting to scrap the two child benefit cap. Anoosh Chakelian and Will Dunn explore their stories of the week. Including the woman who just can’t stop stealing chocolate… LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – w… more…
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  What did Starmer already know about Mandelson and Epstein?

  2026-02-06 · 38:03 · 52.27 MB Open episode

  Peter MandelsonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The Labour government is fighting for its life as the Peter Mandelson scandal continues to unfold. Yesterday, Keir Starmer apologised for believing Mandelson's "lies" and appointing him as US ambassador when his friendship with the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein was public knowledge. Now, senior government figures are preparing to hand over private messages betw… more…
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  Labour MPs are turning on Starmer over Mandelson

  2026-02-05 · 18:30 · 34.03 MB Open episode

  Peter MandelsonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Keir Starmer has been grilled in the Commons on his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as US ambassador, despite knowing his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein continued after the financier’s conviction in 2008. Starmer pledged to release the vetting documents relating to Mandelson’s appointment, but argued that some details would need to be redacted on nation… more…
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  Will Mandelson be Starmer's downfall?

  2026-02-04 · 25:21 · 34.84 MB Open episode

  Will MandelsonPeter MandelsonJeffrey EpsteinAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Keir Starmer knew about Peter Mandelson's friendship with the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein – but still appointed him US ambassador. After a bruising Prime Minister's Questions for Keir Starmer, Ailbhe Rea joins Anoosh Chakelian to discuss whether the Mandelson affair could be the downfall of the Prime Minister – or his closest aide, Morgan McSweeney, who champ… more…
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  Mandelson’s leaks to Epstein “a disgrace”

  2026-02-03 · 35:47 · 82.01 MB Open episode

  Dan NeidleAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On Friday, the US Justice Department released millions of pages of the Epstein files. Dan Neidle, journalist and tax lawyer, used his investigative skills to uncover some of the most controversial details. In particular, damning emails suggesting ex-Labour business secretary Peter Mandelson shared highly sensitive UK government tax plans with Jeffrey Epstein… more…
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  Revealed: Jeffrey Epstein's direct line to Downing St

  2026-02-02 · 26:29 · 36.40 MB Open episode

  Jeffrey EpsteinDowning StPeter MandelsonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Peter Mandelson has resigned from the Labour Party following further revelations about his friendship with the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The access Epstein had to the British government marks a serious breach and existential questions for the Labour Party. Oli Dugmore is joined by Rachel Cunliffe. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM… more…
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  Did China hack the British government?

  2026-01-31 · 27:03 · 62.16 MB Open episode

  Did ChinaIf ChineseAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  If Chinese hackers accessed the government's private messages, maybe they could share the missing 5,000 text messages the Covid inquiry was looking for. Will Dunn and Anoosh Chakelian discuss their stories of the week, including: Border breach of the week: China accused of hacking Boris Johnson, Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss aides. Lee Anderson can't find the ri… more…
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  Student loans: Should graduates sue the government?

  2026-01-30 · 27:38 · 455.61 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Britain faces a looming student loan crisis. What can graduates do? Last week's episode on student loans prompted a flurry of questions. How did it get this bad? Should students sue over mis-sold loans? Rachel Cunliffe and Anoosh Chakelian answer your questions. Also in this episode: Labour's internal factions explained What does Nigel Farage really believe?… more…
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  Can Plaid Cymru defeat Reform again?

  2026-01-29 · 28:35 · 39.28 MB Open episode

  Can Plaid CymruLast OctoberSouth WalesAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Last October, a Senedd by-election took place in Caerphilly, South Wales. As long as the seat had existed, for over 100 years, it had belonged to Labour. But that night, Welsh Labour fell to third place. Reform galloped into second. And after fighting in 18 elections since the 1980s, Plaid Cymru’s Lindsay Whittle took first place with almost 50 per cent of t… more…
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  Do leasehold reforms go far enough?

  2026-01-28 · 27:20 · 37.56 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Millions of leaseholders in England and Wales will get their ground rents capped at £250 per year as part of Labour’s long-promised overhaul of a hated system. Reforms also include proposals to ban the sale of new leasehold flats, in a bid to give people greater control over their homes. Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Will Dunn. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the… more…
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  Shabana Mahmood's new police force

  2026-01-27 · 29:14 · 40.17 MB Open episode

  Shabana MahmoodAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The Home Secretary’s known for her blue Labour roots, a tough stance on immigration and has just proposed what she calls the “biggest ever” policing reforms for centuries. Tom McTague joins Oli Dugmore. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newslet… more…
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  Burnham blocked, Braverman defects

  2026-01-26 · 31:50 · 43.75 MB Open episode

  Andy BurnhamAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Yesterday, Keir Starmer’s camp blocked Andy Burnham’s plans to return to parliament. Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Ailbhe Rea to discuss how this has landed inside the party. But first, another defection in the one way pipeline from Conservative to Reform. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we ans… more…
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  Trump’s stand-up routine in Davos

  2026-01-24 · 25:58 · 59.51 MB Open episode

  Will DunnAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In a tumultuous week in geopolitics, Donald Trump delivered a bizarre speech in Davos. Will Dunn finds the moments of (unintentional) humour amidst the chaos. Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Will to for a rundown of this mad week. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get… more…
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  What happens when an MP defects?

  2026-01-23 · 28:47 · 39.55 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Robert Jenrick's defection prompted a lot of listener questions. So we'll try to answer them! Last week Robert Jenrick dramatically defected to Reform after being booted out of the Conservatives by a furious Kemi Badenoch. The Tory leader claimed that she had "irrefutable evidence" that Jenrick had been planning to defect in "the most damaging way possible".… more…
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  Is this Andy Burnham’s moment?

  2026-01-22 · 26:55 · 36.99 MB Open episode

  Andrew GwynneAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Andrew Gwynne, the MP for Gorton and Denton in Greater Manchester, has resigned. This opens up the path for another Andrew, King of the North and Labour leadership hopeful, Andy Burnham, to return to Westminster. Ailbhe Rea joins Anoosh Chakelian. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them… more…
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  The UK must crawl back to Europe

  2026-01-21 · 24:49 · 56.86 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  With Donald Trump threatening tariffs on the UK and eviscerating Keir Starmer on Truth Social, does the PM have no choice but run back into the arms of the EU? Many Labour MPs think yes. Tom McTague joins Rachel Cunliffe. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our dai… more…
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  Student loans have screwed over a generation

  2026-01-20 · 32:12 · 44.23 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Cast your mind back to 2010… Apple launched the ipad, a volcano erupted in Iceland and David Cameron and Nick Clegg passed a bill that would screw over a generation of young people. This was, of course, the decision to triple university tuition fees in England to £9,000 per year Oli Dugmore is joined by Rachel Cunliffe to discuss how this has radicalised gra… more…
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  Trump escalates Greenland threats

  2026-01-19 · 45:55 · 63.08 MB Open episode

  Nobel Peace PrizeAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  “Considering your country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS, I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace.” This is what Donald Trump wrote in a letter to Norway’s prime minister Jonas Gahr Støre this weekend. And true to his word, peace is not on the US President’s mind. Oli Dugmore speaks to the New Stat… more…
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  Is London a crime-ridden cesspit?

  2026-01-17 · 36:18 · 49.86 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Claims from politicians both at home and abroad paint an increasingly decrepit picture of the nation's capital. But just how much crime and chaos is there really in London? Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Will Dunn to discuss her reporting on the issue, as well as a rundown of the big and brazen ongoings in political Britain this week. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Downlo… more…
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  Should breaking manifesto pledges be illegal?

  2026-01-16 · 28:13 · 38.78 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  A frustrated listener calls for consequences over broken Labour promises. Anoosh Chakelian and Rachel Cunliffe answer listener questions about UK politics. In the mailbag this week: Should parliament impose legislation to force governments to honour manifesto pledges? Is it time to reform council tax? The Scottish independence referendum settled the question… more…
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  Jenrick defects to Reform

  2026-01-15 · 29:32 · 40.59 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Robert Jenrick has become the latest Tory to defect to Reform. This morning he was fired by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, after she discovered his plan. The announcement followed former Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi defecting to Reform earlier this week. Tories broke Britain, say Tories. What does it mean? How did it happen? Oli Dugmore is joined by Rachel C… more…
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  Why Keir Starmer U-turned on digital ID

  2026-01-14 · 28:58 · 39.81 MB Open episode

  Why Keir StarmerAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  How many U-turns before you admit you don’t know where you’re going? As little as four months ago, Keir Starmer said: "You will not be able to work in the UK if you don't have a digital ID, it's as simple as that." Now, he’s done yet another 180. Oli Dugmore is joined by Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE F… more…
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  Keir Starmer: Grok imagery “disgraceful”

  2026-01-13 · 33:50 · 46.47 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Keir Starmer is challenging Elon Musk and x.com over AI generated non-consensual intimate images. A proliferation of these images, generated by x.com’s AI chatbot Grok, has flooded the platform. Users have been instructing Grok to create these images of high profile figures and even of children. The British government have announced they will introduce legis… more…
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  Nadhim Zahawi defects from the Tories to Reform

  2026-01-12 · 14:30 · 19.93 MB Open episode

  Nadhim ZahawiOli DugmoreAnoosh Chakelian

  "Britain needs Nigel Farage as prime minister” said the former chancellor. Oli Dugmore is joined by Rachel Cunliffe and Ailbhe Rea. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Satu… more…
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  An interview with Salman Rushdie

  2026-01-10 · 30:55 · 42.47 MB Open episode

  Salman RushdieAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  We’re launching our new culture and society podcast here at the New Statesman: The New Society. Tanjil Rashid, the New Statesman's culture editor, discusses his interview with Salman Rushdie, Rushdie's latest work as a reflection of his life, and also what listeners can expect to hear on future episodes of this new podcast. You can find the full interview vi… more…
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  Blue Labour is splitting the party

  2026-01-09 · 32:17 · 44.36 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Labour is splitting. Earlier this week we reported that the government is now THIRD in the opinion polls behind Reform and the Tories. Now, as they barrel inexorably towards testing local elections in May, rifts are emerging within the Labour party. This week, Preet Kaur Gill – a personal private secretary to Home Secretary Shabhana Mahmood – announced in th… more…
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  Are we ready for a “Brexit reset”?

  2026-01-08 · 32:29 · 44.63 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Keir Starmer is planning on developing a “closer relationship” with the single market. The PM wants to realign with the EU in three key areas to help the free flow of trade: food and farm exports, electricity and emissions trading. But what will this mean for Britain, and how is it going down in Westminster? Anoosh Chakelian is joined by associate political… more…
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  It's official: Labour are in third place

  2026-01-07 · 21:09 · 48.79 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Christmas polling has revealed that the Tories have edged past Labour into second place in the polls. Nigel Farage’s Reform UK are still sitting pretty in the top spot, with Zack Polanski’s insurgent Greens chasing Labour’s tail. With elections in May incoming, this is the last thing Labour need. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE… more…
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  Russia suggested the US “swap” Venezuela for Ukraine

  2026-01-06 · 42:22 · 58.21 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In 2019, according to a deposition, Russia signalled that they could ease off their support for Venezuela if Washington were to ease its own position in Ukraine. The testimony was delivered by Fiona Hill, a former senior director on the US’s national security council during the first Trump administration. Fiona Hill joins Megan Gibson to discuss that Russian… more…
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  Trump kidnaps Maduro, and Starmer says… nothing?

  2026-01-05 · 37:21 · 51.31 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Emily Thornberry MP joins us to discuss the US's actions in Venezuela, the legality, and the international response. In the second half of the podcast, the Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee reflects on Starmer's moves to a closer relationship with the EU. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we… more…
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  A look ahead to politics in 2026

  2026-01-03 · 52:39 · 72.32 MB Open episode

  Ben WalkerAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  It’s New Year’s celebrations, part 2! Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Ben Walker to discuss the political climate of 2026. From the 10 year anniversary of Brexit and the UK’s relationship with the US, to our ageing population and SEND Reforms, here’s what to expect from next year. If you missed part one of our “Look ahead”, where we discussed the May elections… more…
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  The May elections will define UK politics in 2026

  2026-01-01 · 46:53 · 64.41 MB Open episode

  Will LabourAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Happy New Year from the New Statesman podcast! What will 2026 have in store? Will Labour flop in the May elections? Will the Greens make gains? And will Reform overtake the ailing Conservatives? Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Ben Walker to make their political predictions. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a q… more…
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  The biggest stories of 2025

  2025-12-28 · 1:03:25 · 87.11 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianNew StatesmanOli Dugmore

  As 2025 draws to a close Anoosh Chakelian joined by the New Statesman's associate political editor Rachel Cunliffe, and editor in chief Tom McTague to discuss the biggest domestic and international stories of the year. Daily Politics will return on 1 January 2026. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question… more…
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  Merry Quizmas!

  2025-12-25 · 38:58 · 90.39 MB Open episode

  Merry QuizmasVolodymyr ZelenskyAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  How did Trump's tariffs affect the price of Labubus? Which bear was voiced by Volodymyr Zelensky? And what, crucially, did Katy Perry describe California girls as? Join the New Statesman team for our quiz of the year! LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily p… more…
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  The greatest aviation disaster that didn't happen

  2025-12-22 · 30:17 · 69.41 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Months before 9/11, a passenger seized control of a Boeing 747 and nearly crashed it into the Sahara. Everyone survived - including a curious ensemble of famous passengers - but no one quite recovered. Kate Mossman tells the story of Flight 2069 to Oli Dugmore. READ: The strange fate of Flight 2069 LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM T… more…
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  Predictions for the year ahead

  2025-12-19 · 40:09 · 55.16 MB Open episode

  Wes StreetingAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Is the New Statesman too soft on Wes Streeting? Are the Lib Dems an unserious party? Plus our journalists make their predictions for what will happen in 2026, and listen back to their guesses from last year… Oli Dugmore is joined by Anoosh Chakelian and Rachel Cunliffe. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a que… more…
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  Misogyny is a "national emergency"

  2025-12-18 · 23:06 · 31.74 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  After being pushed back not once, not twice, but three times, the government's long-awaited strategy to halve violence against women and girls has been revealed. Measures include training teachers to spot signs of misogyny in the classroom and police forces introducing specialist rape and sexual offence investigation teams. But do they go far enough? Rachel… more…
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  Jimmy Lai’s Hong Kong show trial

  2025-12-17 · 27:25 · 37.67 MB Open episode

  Jimmy LaiAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong’s most famous media tycoon and a British citizen, could be sentenced to life in prison. What does his case say about the political climate in Hong Kong, and how might it affect relations between the East and West? Oli Dugmore is joined by Katie Stallard. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask… more…
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  Can Andy Burnham be the next Prime Minister?

  2025-12-16 · 20:00 · 45.94 MB Open episode

  Andy BurnhamManchester MayAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Speculation surrounding a leadership challenge to Keir Starmer is rife. Andy Burnham, Manchester Mayor, is in the mix as a challenger. But can he find the necessary seat in parliament, and what hurdles does he face? Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Ethan Croft and George Eaton to discuss. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATES… more…
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  Are Jews safe?

  2025-12-15 · 32:08 · 44.14 MB Open episode

  Bondi BeachAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The "evil" mass shooting at Bondi Beach was the latest in a rising number of antisemitic attacks. 16 people died in the attack in Sydney, Australia. They were Jews who had gathered to celebrate the first night of Chanukah. Among them, a holocaust survivor and a ten-year old girl. Antisemitic attacks are on the rise. In this year to September, Australia recor… more…
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  Is Britain complicit in genocide?

  2025-12-13 · 57:42 · 79.27 MB Open episode

  Peter OborneAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Journalist Peter Oborne claims both Labour and Conservatives have fallen short on their response to Israel's war in Gaza. -- Peter Oborne is a journalist, author and commentator. He was the political editor of The Spectator, a commentator for the Daily Telegraph and now writes for Middle East Eye. A long-time conservative, Oborne joins Oli Dugmore to explain… more…
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  You asked, we listened ... to Liz Truss' podcast

  2025-12-12 · 18:33 · 25.50 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In this week’s episode of You Ask Us, one listener wonders, is the media infatuated with Zack Polanski? And another challenges our journalists to listen to the Liz Truss podcast. You ask, we deliver. Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Rachel Cunliffe. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them e… more…
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  Wes Streeting is "pretty frustrated, tbh"

  2025-12-11 · 28:42 · 39.43 MB Open episode

  Wes StreetingAilbhe ReaAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Wes Streeting denied plotting to oust Keir Starmer. Ailbhe Rea met the Health Secretary to learn what he's really thinking. *** Ailbhe writes: Labour is in danger of presenting itself as the “maintenance department for the country”, he says. “The problem with that kind of practical, technocratic approach is that if someone else comes along and says, ‘Well, I… more…
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  Natalie Fleet MP: I won't report my rape

  2025-12-10 · 41:40 · 95.47 MB Open episode

  Natalie FleetAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  If you are raped in London today, you could be waiting until 2030 for a trial. Justice secretary David Lammy has stated that 60 per cent of rape victims drop their cases whilst waiting for the trial. Rape Crisis estimates 1 in 6 women go to the police. Oli Dugmore is joined by Labour MP Natalie Fleet, who has written for the New Statesman on the fight for ju… more…
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  Nigel Farage wants to be American

  2025-12-09 · 27:38 · 37.97 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Why does the Reform leader spend so much time in the US? Freddie Hayward has been speaking to him to find out. -- Winston Churchill had an American mother. Boris Johnson was a dual citizen. But if Nigel Farage makes it to Downing Street, he’ll have closer ties to the US than any other British PM. That’s the argument of our correspondent Freddie Hayward, who… more…
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  Labour’s Green attacks are misfiring

  2025-12-08 · 41:41 · 57.25 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Keir Starmer described Green party policy as “nuts” and “dangerous” in an interview with the Observer yesterday. But is he underestimating one of Labour’s biggest threats? And is Starmer alienating a generation of young voters who might run into the arms of Zack Polanski? Rachel Cunliffe is joined by George Eaton and Will Dunn. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the… more…
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  How can the UK win back the net zero narrative?

  2025-12-07 · 29:22 · 40.35 MB Open episode

  geopolitical shocksAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  As the UK grapples with cost of living pressures, geopolitical shocks and a shifting political landscape, the case for net zero remains strong - but the story around it seems to have stalled. How can policymakers, businesses and campaigners reconnect climate action with public priorities such as jobs, growth, energy security and household bills? In this epis… more…
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  Is Labour still Labour?

  2025-12-06 · 29:16 · 67.14 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Is the Labour Party holding true to its founding principles? Have we lost trust in the police? Are we in a recession? Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Luke O’Reilly and Rachel Cunliffe to answer your questions. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics ne… more…
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  Labour’s polling nightmare

  2025-12-05 · 28:51 · 66.50 MB Open episode

  Find Out NowAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  A recent result from pollsters Find Out Now has put Labour support at just 14%, behind Reform, the Tories and the Greens. Just how bad are these polling numbers for Labour? Oli Dugmore is joined by the New Statesman’s senior data journalist and polling expert Ben Walker to discuss. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN:… more…
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  Angela Rayner vs. Wes Streeting: has the next leadership race begun?

  2025-12-04 · 36:10 · 49.70 MB Open episode

  Angela RaynerWes StreetingAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Four senior Labour politicians are on manoeuvres. Ailbhe Rea reveals who's in the running to replace Keir Starmer. -- Keir Starmer has become desperately unpopular. All eyes now are looking towards the May 2026 local elections. A disappointing performance by Labour could prompt the Prime Minister to resign. And senior Labour figures are already positioning t… more…
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  Inside the battle to lead Your Party

  2025-12-03 · 27:48 · 38.21 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  After months of deliberation it’s been decided, it’s not our party, it’s not their party, it’s Your Party. This weekend, thousands of the new left party’s delegates flooded into a conference centre in Liverpool to try and decide the future life and fate of the movement. But in keeping with the last 5 months of trials and tribulations, in-fighting and spats b… more…
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  Our justice system is leaking from the sides

  2025-12-02 · 23:48 · 32.70 MB Open episode

  David LammAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In the past three weeks, 12 prisoners have been accidentally released - Justice Secretary David Lammy announced this morning. This is in addition to the 91 who’ve also been mistakenly freed in England and Wales in the last six months. It’s fair to say, the justice system is in a bad way - leaking from the sides. Trying his best to mop this up, Lammy also ann… more…
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  Keir Starmer is in denial

  2025-12-01 · 29:55 · 41.12 MB Open episode

  Rachel ReevesAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Keir Starmer has backed Rachel Reeves – but the Prime Minister has miscalculated. After weekend front pages accused the Chancellor of lying about the "fiscal black hole" which, Reeves says, necessitated last week's tax-and-spend budget, the PM has given a speech supporting Reeves and saying he's "proud" of the budget. Meanwhile polling reveals a majority bel… more…
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  Labour U-turn again, this time on employment rights

  2025-11-29 · 24:10 · 33.21 MB Open episode

  Labour U-turnAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Another bit has fallen off Labour’s car as its MPs flee Westminster and bid a hasty retreat to their constituencies. This time, Labour has been accused of breaking another manifesto promise by pulling a major one eighty on workers rights. Oli Dugmore is joined by Ailbhe Rea. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask… more…
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  Crap, trash and greed

  2025-11-28 · 27:02 · 61.92 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  It’s Black Friday and consumers are hunting for bargains. However, are Brits spending more and more money on goods that are getting worse and worse? Will Dunn joins Anoosh Chakelian to discuss his theory of "crapflation". Will also spent time this week in an enormous pile of trash, dumped by organised criminals in a field in Oxfordshire. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Do… more…
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  Middle earners targeted by budget

  2025-11-27 · 26:39 · 36.62 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  While many on the left were calling for a wealth tax, yesterday the Chancellor delivered a smorgasbord of stealth taxes. How will this platter of sneaky revenue streams boost the government’s finances? And what does it mean in the longterm, economically, for the country? Anoosh Chakelian is joined by the New Statesman's business editor, Will Dunn, and politi… more…
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  Rachel Reeves’ tax-heavy budget

  2025-11-26 · 24:13 · 33.28 MB Open episode

  Rachel ReevesAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Tax in Britain will rise to an all-time high following Rachel Reeves’ budget. The Chancellor has unveiled her latest budget. She’s promised to remove the two-child benefit cap, freeze income tax brackets and introduce a new mansion tax. Labour deny they are breaking their manifesto pledge to avoid raising income tax, while critics claim the freeze is doing j… more…
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  Rachel Reeves must climb out of a massive hole

  2025-11-25 · 41:55 · 57.59 MB Open episode

  Rachel ReevesAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The Chancellor has admitted that the economy feels stuck. But will tomorrow’s budget, which promises to “grip the cost of living” and looks likely to freeze income tax thresholds, actually do anything to help? Oli Dugmore is joined by the New Statesman's editor Tom McTague and political editor Ailbhe Rea. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE… more…
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  Jeremy Corbyn: “I’m sorry” for Your Party’s messy launch

  2025-11-24 · 32:50 · 75.23 MB Open episode

  Jeremy CorbynMPs Jeremy CorbynZarah SultanaAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This summer, MPs Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana announced the launch of the provisionally named ‘Your Party’. The new party was created to fill a gap on the left-wing of British politics that many believe Keir Starmer and his Labour government are ignoring. However, the launch process has not been smooth. Our political correspondent Megan Kenyon has been fo… more…
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  How Palantir conquered the world

  2025-11-22 · 31:33 · 43.34 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  For so long a fixture of public debate in the US, the software company Palantir is now increasingly being talked about here in Britain. In September the UK government announced a £1.5bn investment by Palantir in the military. It already has contracts with the police and the NHS. So, should we be worried? Tanjil Rashid is joined by journalist James Vincent. L… more…
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  Where are Britain’s communist parties?

  2025-11-21 · 41:55 · 96.04 MB Open episode

  Green PartyAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Whilst Your Party and the Green Party attempt to occupy the space on the left of British politics that they feel Labour has abandoned, our listener asks, what about the British communist parties? Oli Dugmore is joined by Tom McTague to discuss this, along with other listener questions on political briefings to the press and whether Labour can make a comeback… more…
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  How much does immigration actually matter to the public?

  2025-11-20 · 43:21 · 59.56 MB Open episode

  Shabana MahmoodAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Shabana Mahmood was back in the Commons today outlining her controversial immigration plans. Meanwhile, Clive Lewis said he’d give up his seat for Andy Burnham and a Labour MP defects to the Greens. In the second half of the podcast, Calum Weir from Labour Together tells us what really matters to Britain. Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Rachel Cunliffe and Ail… more…
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  The bond markets could bring down Rachel Reeves

  2025-11-19 · 34:30 · 47.40 MB Open episode

  Rachel Reeves MeetRachel ReevesAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Meet the money men with Britain's future in their hands. * Next week Rachel Reeves will deliver her budget and, for all the talk of fiscal rules, headroom and tax rises, there is a higher power she must contend with. When the Chancellor goes for meetings in the City, she is rarely introduced to the people whose job it is to press the button on buying or sell… more…
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  Labour has given up on integration

  2025-11-18 · 31:57 · 43.90 MB Open episode

  Shabana MahmoodAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Home secretary Shabana Mahmood has set out her plans for the biggest shake up of asylum laws in 40 years. It divided the Labour party, impressed some Conservatives and even earned the home sec an invite to join Reform. But what will it mean in the long term for Britain, and for the families affected? Oli Dugmore is joined by Anoosh Chakelian and Rachel Cunli… more…
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  Shabana Mahmood's asylum plans split Labour

  2025-11-17 · 26:06 · 35.87 MB Open episode

  Shabana MahmoodLabour Shabana MahmoodAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Shabana Mahmood, the home secretary, has unveiled a series of changes to the migration and asylum system. The plans, which have been trailed over the weekend, have been met with scorn from within the Labour party. “This approach isn’t just morally wrong” the MP Richard Burgeon tweeted earlier today, “it’s politically disastrous.” Oli Dugmore is joined by Eth… more…
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  Booker winner: Keir Starmer should read 'Flesh'

  2025-11-16 · 21:41 · 29.81 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  "If he feels talking about his favourite novel is politically disadvantageous, that's a sad state of affairs" - David Szalay on Keir Starmer's reading habits. -- David Szalay is the winner of the 2025 Booker Prize for Fiction. He disputes claims that his novel, Flesh, is a tale of modern masculinity as reviewers have claimed. Though it certainly explores the… more…
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  What Wes Streeting should do next

  2025-11-15 · 18:46 · 17.19 MB Open episode

  Wes StreetingAilbhe ReaAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  We share our strategy advice for the Labour rebels allegedly trying to oust Keir Starmer. Ailbhe Rea and Luke O'Reilly join Rachel Cunliffe to answer listener questions. In this episode: What's the best strategy for Labour rebels hoping to dethrone Starmer? How much power does a party chair wield? Can any politicians affect positive change? LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱… more…
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  Why is Rachel Reeves U-turning on income tax?

  2025-11-14 · 28:01 · 64.25 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  After weeks of preparing to break their manifesto pledge, Starmer and Reeves have ditched their plans to raise income tax. They’re scared it would have angered their MPs and voters, amid a dire performance in the polls. How will Reeves plug the £30 billion gap in public finances if she doesn’t raise income tax? Oli Dugmore is joined by Ailbhe Rea and Will Du… more…
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  There’s no “fundamental institutional bias” at the BBC | Lewis Goodall interview

  2025-11-13 · 34:02 · 77.98 MB Open episode

  Lewis GoodallTim DaviAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The BBC is still reeling from the dramatic resignation announcement of its director general Tim Davie on Sunday. Rachel Cunliffe gets Lewis Goodall’s insider perspective, drawing on his time working on BBC’s Newsnight programme. Lewis also shares his thoughts on the leadership threats surrounding Keir Starmer. READ: https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/medi… more…
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  Mutiny in the Labour Party

  2025-11-12 · 34:44 · 47.73 MB Open episode

  Labour Party LabourAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Labour hit its lowest-ever poll rating last week, coming fourth at just 17 per cent. Westminster is full of chatter about a leadership coup at the hands of Wes Streeting. And Labour MPs and government aides alike are dismayed by Keir Starmer’s leadership and the state of No 10. Has the Prime Minister reached the point of no return? Anoosh Chakelian is joined… more…
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  Will world leaders ever fix climate change?

  2025-11-11 · 36:33 · 50.22 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  It's now "impossible" to limit climate change to 1.5 degrees. Can COP30 achieve anything material at all? -- Keir Starmer has been in Brazil ahead of COP30 - the world’s largest annual climate meeting - where world leaders were told it’s now “virtually impossible” to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees. That’s according to the UN’s chief meteorologist. Brazi… more…
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  Crisis at the BBC

  2025-11-10 · 28:31 · 65.41 MB Open episode

  Tim DavieAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Yesterday evening, BBC director general Tim Davie resigned, as first reported in the New Statesman by our new political editor Ailbhe Rea, along with his head of news, Deborah Turness. In the end, it came down to a Panorama documentary accused of featuring a misleadingly edited speech by Donald Trump. But, having weathered years of BBC scandals, could Davie’… more…
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  Has Labour let down millennials?

  2025-11-08 · 25:30 · 35.05 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Has Labour let down Millennials? Are tax hikes on the horizon? And what would happen to the commonwealth if Britain dumped our King? Rachel Cunliffe joins Anoosh Chakelian to answer listener questions. Treat yourself or someone special to big ideas, bold politics and proper journalism from just £2 this Christmas when you subscribe to the New Statesman. Subsc… more…
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  Steve Reed's £7bn affordable housing fund | Exclusive interview

  2025-11-07 · 29:46 · 68.28 MB Open episode

  Steve ReedAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  “The dream of home ownership is closed off to younger people today” - Steve Reed, Housing Secretary Steve Reed exclusively tells the New Statesman about the seven billion pounds Labour are giving to the six mayoral combined authorities for social and affordable housing. In an interview with Oli Dugmore, Labour’s housing secretary outlines the plan, and discu… more…
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  What Labour must learn from Zohran Mamdani

  2025-11-06 · 25:09 · 34.56 MB Open episode

  Zohran Mamdani VotersAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Voters in New York City have elected a socialist, Muslim, 34-year old Mayor. Here's what Labour need to learn from Zohran Mamdani's campaign. -- Zohran Mamdani calls himself "Donald Trump's worst nightmare". In the UK, senior Labour figures including Wes Streeting have praised the young Democrat Mayor-Elect's campaign. But should Labour be celebrating a win… more…
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  Britain’s next maternity scandal

  2025-11-05 · 34:21 · 47.19 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  A four-month investigation with Channel 4 News reveals harrowing failings at one of Britain’s most prestigious hospitals. Oli Dugmore speaks to the New Statesman's Investigations Editor, Hannah Barnes. Read: Britain’s next maternity scandal LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every F… more…
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  Huntingdon train attack: knife crime in suburbia

  2025-11-04 · 39:45 · 54.60 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Is Britain becoming a country of mass violence? On Saturday evening, a Doncaster to London train was forced to stop in Huntingdon after eleven people were injured in a stabbing spree. Anthony Williams, a 32 year-old British national, was charged on Monday with multiple counts of attempted murder. Oli Dugmore is joined by Anoosh Chakelian and Rachel Cunliffe.… more…
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  What's Farage's plan for the economy?

  2025-11-03 · 44:02 · 60.48 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Today, Nigel Farage set out his updated vision for the UK economy. At a speech and press conference in London, The Reform UK leader talked tax, immigration, welfare, Brexit and his days working in the City. The New Statesman’s Ethan Croft was at the event. Ethan joins Oli Dugmore to discuss. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW… more…
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  Do we have too many leftist parties?

  2025-11-01 · 19:39 · 27.02 MB Open episode

  Katie LamPriti PatelAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Is Build Baby Build doomed? Is Katie Lam running for leader? Where is Priti Patel? Can the UK really support 5 large leftist parties? Luke O’Reilly joins Anoosh Chakelian to answer listener questions. Ask us a question LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily… more…
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  David Lammy's plan to stop Farage | Exclusive interview

  2025-10-31 · 22:30 · 30.92 MB Open episode

  David LammyAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The Deputy PM believes that Labour can beat the threat of the populist right, Nigel Farage and Reform. Lammy says that Labour can achieve this by tackling the cost of living crisis, uniting the centre and left of British politics and putting security first. Oli Dugmore sat down with David Lammy to discuss his plan. Read: Nigel Farage can be stopped LISTEN AD… more…
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  England's most deprived areas revealed

  2025-10-30 · 23:53 · 32.81 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Which are the most deprived neighbourhoods in England and how might this map onto voter intent? Anoosh Chakelian is joined by senior data journalist Ben Walker, to discuss what we can learn from the English Indices of Deprivation. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Ge… more…
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  Abolish the rotten monarchy

  2025-10-29 · 46:40 · 64.11 MB Open episode

  Prince AndrewAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Another bad week for Prince Andrew. You could say the man hasn’t had a good week since 2011. Although, actually, he does live in a 30-bedroom mansion in Windsor and enjoyed a million quid a year from his mum. In this week's cover story Will Lloyd makes the case for abolishing the monarchy , and that the Windsors have always been more involved with British po… more…
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  Can Labour afford to raise taxes?

  2025-10-28 · 24:50 · 34.11 MB Open episode

  Rachel ReevesAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  With the Autumn budget looming, the government has some tough decisions to make. Rachel Reeves has to find a predicted £30bn in extra revenue to meet her self-imposed fiscal rules. But as part of its manifesto pledges, Labour promised not to raise income tax, national insurance or VAT. And after a crushing defeat in Wales last week, what can the government a… more…
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  Should Labour sack Starmer to beat Reform?

  2025-10-27 · 25:58 · 35.67 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The Caerphilly by-election proves Reform can be beaten. But is Keir Starmer the man to do it? Last week voters in Caerphilly confounded pundits by electing their first Plaid Cymru Member of the Senedd (MS). Reform UK had expected to be the party to overturn Labour's 100 year dominance in the Welsh seat - but they were wrong. The loss was a disaster for Labou… more…
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  Two decades later, Booker Prize winner Kiran Desai returns

  2025-10-25 · 45:45 · 62.85 MB Open episode

  Kiran DesaiAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The youngest winner of the Booker Prize fell silent. Now she's back with a new novel. -- With only her second novel The Inheritance of Loss , Kiran Desai won the 2006 Booker Prize, the leading literary prize in the global Anglosphere, becoming - at the time - the youngest person ever to do so. She was thirty-five. Then: silence. 19 years of it, before anothe… more…
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  The death of Welsh Labour

  2025-10-24 · 29:15 · 40.18 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Is Welsh Labour dead? Plaid Cymru won a historic victory in the by-election, trouncing Labour who had been dominant for over 100 years. The "middle child" as Plaid's new MS describes them, also beat Reform, who pollsters expected to win the seat. In this episode, Harry Clarke-Ezzidio reports from Caerphilly to analyse the results of the election. He speaks t… more…
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  Labour loses Caerphilly for first time in over 100 years

  2025-10-24 · 16:37 · 22.84 MB Open episode

  Lindsay WhittleAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  After 14 attempts, Lindsay Whittle has won the Caerphilly seat in South Wales for Plaid Cymru. Reform came in second with over a third of the vote, and Labour trailed in third with 11%. A devastating loss for the party. Harry Clarke-Ezzidio is joined by Ben Walker in Caerphilly Leisure Centre. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NE… more…
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  Andrew Marr: Keir Starmer is failing Britain

  2025-10-23 · 45:34 · 62.60 MB Open episode

  Andrew MarrAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Andrew Marr says he thought Labour would fix everything, but: "I was wrong". -- Andrew Marr is stepping down as political editor of the New Statesman. In this, his last regular podcast appearance (he'll be back, don't worry!) he reflects on the last three years in politics - and where we're heading next. He admits committing "the journalistic sin" of optimis… more…
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  Why the Trump-Putin summit fell apart

  2025-10-22 · 31:58 · 43.92 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Donald Trump's planned summit with Vladimir Putin is cancelled. Here's why. -- Less than a week after Donald Trump offered to meet Vladimir Putin in Budapest, the proposed summit has already fallen apart. Officially, "there's no need" for the two presidents to meet, since their respective foreign ministers are conducting conversations. But what's really behi… more…
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  Your Party and the UK's left crisis

  2025-10-21 · 53:11 · 73.07 MB Open episode

  James SchneiderJeremy CorbynAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  James Schneider, the former director of strategic communications for Jeremy Corbyn, was involved in the founding of Your Party earlier this year. He has since stepped back from the project. In this episode he joins Anoosh Chakelian to discuss the growing gap on the left of UK politics and who could fill it. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MO… more…
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  Andrew, duke no more

  2025-10-20 · 26:21 · 36.21 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Andrew had already stepped down as a working royal, after that disastrous Newsnight interview in 2019, but he’s now gone a step further and agreed to relinquish the “title or the honours which have been conferred upon” him. Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Will Lloyd and Rachel Cunliffe to discuss what these latest decisions, announced on the eve of the publica… more…
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  100 years of Thatcher, with Charles Moore

  2025-10-18 · 45:15 · 62.18 MB Open episode

  Charles MooreAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  A century on from the her birth, Tanjil Rashid sits down with the Iron Lady's official biographer, Charles Moore. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted on Aca… more…
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  Is liberalism dead? with John Gray

  2025-10-17 · 1:21:08 · 111.45 MB Open episode

  John GrayArtificial IntelliAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  For over 30 years, John Gray has written for the New Statesman on everything from Artificial Intelligence to Friedrich Nietzsche. He joins deputy editor Will Lloyd to discuss the state of the nation. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter… more…
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  Unlock the triple lock

  2025-10-16 · 26:54 · 36.97 MB Open episode

  Andrew MarrRachel CunliffeAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Andrew Marr joins Rachel Cunliffe to discuss his column in this week's magazine, Tax the old . They also discuss the latest developments in the China spy case. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍️ Enjoy the best of our… more…
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  Emperor Trump and his British courtiers

  2025-10-15 · 20:44 · 28.50 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  "All I've done all my life is deals. The greatest deals just sort of happen…” President Trump announced at a celebratory peace-deal signing attended by dozens of nations in Sharm el-Sheikh earlier this week. But who were the powers behind Trump? Behind this deal? Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Freddie Hayward who has written this week’s cover story The Empero… more…
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  The UK needs a China reset

  2025-10-14 · 32:01 · 43.99 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Did Keir Starmer's government quash an espionage case to curry favour with China? -- There's fury in Westminster over the case of two alleged China spies which collapsed last month. Kemi Badenoch has accused the Labour government of deliberately quashing the prosecution to appease China, blaming National Security Advisor Jonathan Powell. The government denie… more…
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  Trump wins peace in the Middle East

  2025-10-13 · 33:37 · 46.20 MB Open episode

  Middle East AllAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  All 20 remaining, living hostages have returned to Israel after 2 years in captivity, following the October the 7th Hamas attacks. The remains of the 28 deceased hostages are yet to be returned. Meanwhile, Israel is expected to release 250 Palestinian prisoners and 1,700 detainees from Gaza today. To discuss this historic day in the Middle East and how it ca… more…
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  Is Labour just mild-mannered Faragism?

  2025-10-11 · 25:53 · 35.57 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Is Labour reading from the Reform handbook? And what is the government doing to address rising child poverty? Oli Dugmore is joined by Rachel Cunliffe to answer listener questions. Got a question? Ask us here! LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics… more…
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  On the ground in the new Calais Jungle

  2025-10-10 · 33:00 · 45.34 MB Open episode

  Calais JungleAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Almost 10 years ago the Calais 'Jungle' was demolished by the French authorities, structures were burned to the ground and the migrants were forced to flee, once again. Small-boats crossings are on the rise, and for those waiting for their chance, a new 'Jungle' has become home. Oli Dugmore is joined by Miles Ellingham and Jack Jeffrey who reported this week… more…
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  Labour's deja vu problem

  2025-10-09 · 30:15 · 41.57 MB Open episode

  Andrew MarrTom McTagueAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Andrew Marr joins Tom McTague to discuss the ascension of Shabana Mahmood, and the Blairites haunting Keir Starmer's government. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturda… more…
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  Tory conference through the eyes of the NS ... and GB News

  2025-10-08 · 26:32 · 36.46 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  You might have missed it, many people did, but this week the Conservatives met for their annual party conference in Manchester. Rachel Cunliffe is joined by Ethan Croft, who's just stepped out of the conference hall listening to Badenoch's speech, and later in the episode by Will Dunn - who's been watching the whole affair on GB News. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Downl… more…
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  Abolish landlords?

  2025-10-07 · 40:57 · 56.26 MB Open episode

  Green Party BritainAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Is the Green Party Britain’s only viable left wing party? Amid other proposals, their conference voted to abolish landlords at the weekend. Meanwhile Labour is tweaking the surveying process for house buying, and the Tories say they’ll cut benefits to subsidise first time buyers. Oli Dugmore is joined by Luke O'Reilly and Megan Kenyon. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Down… more…
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  October 7th changed the West forever

  2025-10-06 · 58:20 · 80.13 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Two years ago, on October the 7th, 2023, Hamas militants committed a series of atrocities in southern Israel. 1,195 people were killed in the attacks. 251 people were taken hostage by Hamas, 47 remain in captivity. Some alive, some dead. Since then, war has ravaged the Gaza Strip and, in the form of escalating settler violence, spread to the West Bank. Israe… more…
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  Are we talking about Reform too much?

  2025-10-04 · 21:31 · 29.58 MB Open episode

  Rachel CunliffeAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  And what do Labour really want from digital ID cards? Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Rachel Cunliffe to answer listener questions. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturd… more…
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  Dispatch from the Manchester synagogue attack

  2025-10-03 · 27:05 · 37.22 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Yesterday morning, on Yom Kippur - the holiest day in the Jewish calendar - worshippers were attacked outside a synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester. Two Jewish men were killed, three remain in hospital and the attacker, now known as Jihad Al-Shamie - a British citizen of Syrian descent - was shot dead at the scene by police. It was soon declared a terrorist i… more…
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  Is a Starmer comeback on the cards?

  2025-10-02 · 32:17 · 44.36 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Keir Starmer is polling as the UK’s most unpopular Prime Minister in history. But days after his conference speech, some are asking whether a Starmer comeback is on the cards. What would that look like? Are they delusional? Tom McTague is joined by Andrew Marr. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – w… more…
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  Is anyone taking Trump's peace plans seriously?

  2025-10-01 · 28:39 · 39.37 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Donald Trump says he has a plan to end the war in Gaza and bring eternal peace to the Middle East. Will Lloyd is joined by Katie Stallard to discuss how Trump is pursuing diplomacy in his second term. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newslette… more…
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  Keir Starmer loves Britain the most

  2025-09-30 · 21:39 · 29.76 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Keir Starmer is on a mission to reclaim British patriotism. The prime minister has just finished his conference speech in Liverpool, addressing a hall full of delegates waving flags from England, Scotland and Wales. In some ways this was an attempt to celebrate Britain, its values, and its triumphs. In other very clear ways it was an attempted attack on Nige… more…
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  The spectre of Farage looms over Labour conference

  2025-09-29 · 23:55 · 32.88 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The chancellor used her speech to define the Labour party in opposition to Reform and the Conservatives, and Shabana Mahmood the home secretary aimed to redefine patriotism in her speech, in hopes of clawing back voters lost to Farage's party. Meanwhile, Andy Burnham has been making headlines on the fringes. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app M… more…
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  Starmer has a lot to prove at Labour conference

  2025-09-28 · 25:27 · 34.98 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The prime minister has described the opposition to Reform UK as “the fight of our times”, but a new poll has also found that Starmer has become the most unpopular PM on record. Meanwhile the spectre of Andy Burnham's leadership bid will not rest. There's a lot for Starmer to prove over the next few days in Liverpool at the Labour Party conference. Anoosh Cha… more…
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  Who does the Tony Blair Institute really work for?

  2025-09-27 · 43:05 · 59.20 MB Open episode

  Larry EllisonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Since 2021, billionaire Larry Ellison’s personal foundation has donated or pledged at least £257m to the Tony Blair Institute. This took the former PM’s think tank to a whole new level: it now has over 900 staff and is working across at least 45 countries. But who, exactly, does it work for? Will Lloyd is joined by Peter Geoghegan and May Bulman whose invest… more…
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  Liz Truss is still, in some sense, running the country

  2025-09-26 · 27:11 · 37.35 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Three years ago, Liz Truss announced her “mini”-Budget. Since then, the phrase “crashed the economy” has been used 238 times in the Commons. It can be found just three times in the records before then. Will Dunn sat down with the former PM for an exclusive interview . He joins Anoosh Chakelian to discuss Truss's lasting impact on the economy. LISTEN AD-FREE:… more…
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  Andy Burnham has a plan for Britain

  2025-09-25 · 1:08:58 · 63.14 MB Open episode

  Andy BurnhamAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Inside his Manchester kingdom, Labour’s prince across the water outlined his radical blueprint to the New Statesman's editor, Tom McTague. Tom McTague joins Will Lloyd to discuss the mayor's vision. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter… more…
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  Ed Davey attacks Trump, Trump attacks world

  2025-09-24 · 31:29 · 43.25 MB Open episode

  Ed DaveyAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Ed Davey came out swinging at the Lib Dem conference in Bournemouth this week, saying "Reform wants Britain to be like Trump’s America." He said it was the Lib Dem’s moral duty to defeat Nigel Farage, and warned that over in the US, people are "really fearful for democracy." Meanwhile, at the UN General Assembly in New York, Trump was firing on all cylinders… more…
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  Britain recognises Palestinian statehood

  2025-09-23 · 20:52 · 28.67 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This weekend Keir Starmer announced that the UK has formally recognised Palestine as an independent state. The Prime Minister said, "In the face of the growing horror in the Middle East we are acting to keep alive the possibility of peace and a two-state solution." Benjamin Netanyahu called the decision “absurd” and “a reward for terrorism”. This week at the… more…
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  Reform's deportations & Your Party's implosion

  2025-09-22 · 17:34 · 24.15 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Nigel Farage has escalated Reform’s approach to the deportation of migrants, announcing that his party would abolish indefinite leave to remain should they take power … and Zarah Sultana drops her legal threats against fellow Your Party founder, Jeremy Corbyn. Hannah Barnes is joined by Megan Kenyon and Ethan Croft. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesm… more…
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  Has history overlooked the enslaved who fought for freedom? | Sudhir Hazareesingh interview

  2025-09-20 · 33:15 · 45.76 MB Open episode

  Sudhir HazareesinghAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The abolition of the slave trade and of slavery itself in the 19th Century is generally understood to have been instigated by European and American abolitionists. However, has history overlooked how the enslaved themselves resisted their oppressors? Author and politics tutor at Oxford University, Sudhir Hazareesingh, has explored these stories of resistance… more…
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  The US has bought Britain

  2025-09-19 · 31:46 · 43.64 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The US dollar is about to flood Britain. American firms have pledged £150bn worth of investment in the UK, the government celebrates this as part of a wider plan to deepen economic ties with the US. But is there a bigger cost? As the pound flows back across the Atlantic, are we slowly but surely becoming American? Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Andrew Marr an… more…
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  Your Party meltdown

  2025-09-18 · 26:54 · 36.97 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Donald Trump and Keir Starmer have just finished their joint press conference from Chequers, drawing a close to the US president’s state visit. Andrew Marr and Will Dunn will be joining Anoosh tomorrow on the podcast to discuss what these deals mean for Britain as dollars and pounds wash across the Atlantic Ocean - but today we’re looking at something else f… more…
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  Can Zohran Mamdani save the American left?

  2025-09-17 · 46:03 · 63.27 MB Open episode

  Zohran MamdaniAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Zohran Mamdani has upended New York City politics – and potentially revitalised the American left. Born in Uganda, raised in Manhattan - the socialist mayoral candidate has captivated voters with his viral social media videos and progressive policies. He became the democratic nominee this June, beating political veteran and former governor of New York - Andr… more…
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  Trump, Starmer and Mandelson don't walk into a banquet

  2025-09-16 · 37:57 · 52.15 MB Open episode

  Rachel CunliffeWill LloAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Trump is arriving in the UK today for his much anticipated state visit. Rachel Cunliffe and Will Lloyd look at how it might play out in the aftermath of the emergency debate which took place in parliament this afternoon concerning the appointment of Peter Mandelson. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a questio… more…
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  Tommy Robinson's protests & Danny Kruger's defection

  2025-09-15 · 32:26 · 44.55 MB Open episode

  Tommy RobinsonDanny KrugerAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This weekend more than 110,000 people from across the country took part in a far-right protest in central London organised by the activist Tommy Robinson - in his words, to “Unite the Kingdom”. This is thought to be the largest nationalist event in decades. St George’s flags flooded the streets, speakers including Katie Hopkins and Elon Musk were projected t… more…
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  Are politicians LARPing? | Listener questions

  2025-09-14 · 16:23 · 22.52 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Are the Greens ‘anarchists’? Has British politics become Americanised? And why was Theresa May prime minister? Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Rachel Cunliffe to answer listener questions and explain LARPing to Andrew Marr. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our dai… more…
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  Where does JK Rowling get the time to obsess about me? | Nicola Sturgeon interview

  2025-09-13 · 58:57 · 80.98 MB Open episode

  Nicola SturgeonFirst MinisterAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In power for nearly a decade, Nicola Sturgeon is Scotland’s longest-serving First Minister. She reshaped Scottish politics, leading the SNP through moments of crisis and opportunity, from the 2014 independence referendum to the Covid-19 pandemic. Since stepping down in 2023, Sturgeon has remained a powerful and sometimes polarising figure in public life. She… more…
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  Political violence becomes mainstream in the US

  2025-09-12 · 24:11 · 33.23 MB Open episode

  Charlie KirkAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Earlier this week the prominent right-wing activist, and close Trump-ally, Charlie Kirk was shot during a public appearance in Utah. Graphic videos of the shooting immediately circulated online and his death was soon confirmed by Donald Trump. While many politicians across the spectrum have denounced the killing of Charlie Kirk - Trump has blamed what he cal… more…
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  Starmer's mess

  2025-09-11 · 19:26 · 26.71 MB Open episode

  Angela RaynerPeter MandelsonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Following the disarray caused by Angela Rayner’s resignation and the sacking of Peter Mandelson, Keir Starmer’s latest reset is a mess. His newly reshuffled cabinet appears to be largely a response to the very real threat of Nigel Farage. It seems, to his critics, that the Prime Minister is drawn to Reform’s magnetic force to the right. But what does this me… more…
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  Mandelson and the friends he keeps

  2025-09-10 · 19:12 · 26.40 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week in part of an ongoing battle for the release of the “Epstein files”, Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released a trove of documents related to the pedophile financier. This comprised his will and personal address book - but generating the most controversy is an alleged "birthday book" given to Epstein in 2003 celebrating his fiftieth birt… more…
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  In Britain's broken housing market, does the Renters' Rights Bill go far enough?

  2025-09-09 · 32:23 · 44.50 MB Open episode

  Rights BillAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week the renters’ rights bill returns to the House of Commons for its final debate. But in a country where tenants are spending around 40% of their income on rent, amidst an increasingly inflating housing market - does the bill go far enough? Anoosh Chakelian is joined by the New Statesman's business editor Will Dunn, and director of the Renters' Reform… more…
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  Reform conference: "Farage has accepted the inevitability of being PM"

  2025-09-08 · 31:47 · 43.68 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  As Keir Starmer spent the weekend trying to glue his cabinet back together, another party leader was basking in the glow of the NEC spotlights and a governmental crisis. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍️ Enjoy the be… more…
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  What will Zack Polanski do first with the Green Party? | Listener questions

  2025-09-06 · 28:36 · 39.30 MB Open episode

  Zack PolanskiTom McTagueAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The Greens have a new leader. Listeners want to know what's in store for the left now. Tom McTague is joined by Andrew Marr, Rachel Cunliffe and Megan Kenyon to answer listener questions on: the future of the Green Party under Zack Polanski Jeremy Corbyn and Your Party's position on trans rights whether a pro-immigration left party could win working class vo… more…
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  The long and winding road to Brexit | Tom McTague interview

  2025-09-06 · 1:24:07 · 115.54 MB Open episode

  Tom McTagueAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  From the battlefields of Algiers to the corridors of Westminster, Britain’s uneasy relationship with Europe has been shaped by thinkers, politicians, financiers, and strategists. In his new book, Between the Waves, the New Statesman's editor Tom McTague traces a previously uncovered history spanning eight decades of how Britain came to say “no” to Europe. LI… more…
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  Rayner out, Labour moves right | Politics with Rachel Cunliffe

  2025-09-05 · 39:15 · 53.93 MB Open episode

  Rachel CunliffeAngela RaynerAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Angela Rayner resigned from government, and stood down as deputy Labour leader, following her failure to pay enough tax on a property in Hove. With this Keir Starmer has reshuffled his top cabinet, where are they headed now? Rachel Cunliffe is joined by Andrew Marr, Tom McTague and Megan Kenyon. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE… more…
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  Should Angela Rayner resign? | Politics with Tom McTague

  2025-09-04 · 38:48 · 53.31 MB Open episode

  Angela RaynerTom McTagueAndrew MarrGraham LinehanAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Andrew Marr joins the show to discuss Rayner, Immigration and Graham Linehan's arrest. *** Housing Secretary Angela Rayner is under fire for underpaying Stamp Duty. The right are gleeful but Keir Starmer is standing by his deputy PM. Is he making the right move ? Tom McTague is joined by Andrew Marr, Rachel Cunliffe, Megan Kenyon and George Monaghan. They al… more…
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  The age of deportation | Cover story with Tanjil Rashid

  2025-09-03 · 47:00 · 64.58 MB Open episode

  Tanjil RashidAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Who gets to belong in Britain? In the past year, the conversation around immigration in Britain - across the political spectrum - has become increasingly vicious. As Tanjil Rashid, the New Statesman’s culture editor, writes for this week’s cover story - we are no longer in “an age of migration”. We have been propelled into something altogether new, “an age o… more…
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  Britain’s booming export: stolen goods | Tom Sasse interview

  2025-09-02 · 28:31 · 39.17 MB Open episode

  Tom SasseAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  How your snatched iPhone feeds a global criminal supply chain. Britain’s exports have declined in many areas over the past few years, but there is one category in which trade is booming. The UK has become a leading exporter of stolen goods. From iPhones snatched by gangs on the streets of London to luxury cars stolen to order, criminal organisations are ship… more…
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  Keir Starmer's reshuffle reveals his priorities | Politics

  2025-09-01 · 18:11 · 24.98 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Who's in, who's out - and why? * Keir Starmer has reshuffled the treasury team and some key parliamentary staff, creating a new "Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister" role and restructuring the government's communication department. The changes indicate a renewed focus for the government, putting economic issues front-and-centre of operations ahead of the u… more…
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  Author Nicola Barker: "we are all weirdos" | Culture with Tanjil Rashid

  2025-08-30 · 37:57 · 52.14 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The experimental novelist on finding God, being "a misfit" and her return to writing. -- Nicola Barker is "has broken the mould so many times it's almost beyond repair". She's a post-punk literary anarchist who writes from the peripheries of the UK. Her experiments with narrative form have won her many plaudits, including the Goldsmith's Prize for literary f… more…
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  Has the English flag been co-opted by the far-right? | Politics with Anoosh Chakelian

  2025-08-29 · 16:24 · 22.54 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  “⁠Do you think the English flag has been so easily co-opted by by the far right because there is no English government that is proudly flying the flag and building a better narrative around English national pride?” Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Harry Clarke-Ezzidio and George Eaton to answer listener quesitons. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman ap… more…
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  "The UK government is complicit in genocide" | Humza Yousaf interview

  2025-08-28 · 39:36 · 54.42 MB Open episode

  Humza YousafAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  It was foreseen for months, as Israel cut off all aid, but this month the UN declared that more than half a million people in Gaza are trapped in famine. By the end of September, more than 640 000 people will face Catastrophic levels of food insecurity. Leading to preventable deaths on a devastating scale. For Humza Yousaf, the former First Minister of Scotl… more…
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  Inside the making of the Employment Rights Bill | Politics with Anoosh Chakelian

  2025-08-27 · 25:03 · 34.43 MB Open episode

  Anoosh Chakelian Last OctoberAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Last October, the government published the Employment Rights Bill, a slate of reforms set to change workers' rights in the UK - from banning “fire and rehire” tactics, to ending exploitative zero-hours contracts, to giving workers employment protection from day one. The bill has passed through the Commons and is currently on its third reading in the House of… more…
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  What the Treasury reshuffle reveals about the budget | Politics with Will Dunn

  2025-08-26 · 25:46 · 35.42 MB Open episode

  Will Dunn AheadAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Ahead of this autumn’s budget there has been a reshuffle in Rachel Reeves’ treasury team. What’s at play? And what might it tell us about the trajectory of Britain’s finances? Will Dunn, the New Statesman's business editor, is joined by George Eaton. Read: Torsten Bell rises as Rachel Reeves reshuffles her team ; Rachel Reeves will never get serious on tax D… more…
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  The Manosphere: Red pills, incels and a misogyny epidemic | James Bloodworth interview

  2025-08-23 · 25:12 · 34.72 MB Open episode

  James BloodworthAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Students across the UK have reported a dramatic rise in misogyny in their schools. The government has described this as being on an "epidemic scale". This is often connected to social media content targeted at young men and boys, but is there more to it? Anoosh Chakelian is joined by journalist James Bloodworth, author of Lost Boys: A Personal Journey Throug… more…
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  Can the UK solve the plummeting birthrate dilemma? | Politics with Anoosh Chakelian

  2025-08-22 · 21:11 · 29.12 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Due to Britain’s falling birth rates and the government’s desire for lower immigration levels, does the government have any plan to financially encourage and support couples to have children? Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Rachel Cunliffe and George Eaton to answer listener questions. Download the app LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM… more…
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  Andy Burnham: the next Prime Minister? | Politics with Anoosh Chakelian

  2025-08-21 · 20:50 · 28.62 MB Open episode

  Andy BurnhamAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The Mayor of Manchester is the most popular choice to replace Keir Starmer as Prime Minister. Keir Starmer is now less popular than Donald Trump. Despite the Labour Party's historic election win just over one year ago, popularity ratings for leading Labour figures have plummeted. Economic woes, crunching u-turns, unrest over Gaza and asylum hotel protests ha… more…
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  Why are people talking about an English civil war? | Politics with Anoosh Chakelian

  2025-08-20 · 32:51 · 45.13 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Following last year’s riots, in the wake of the Southport murders, Elon Musk predicted civil war in the UK was “inevitable”. So far, however, no civil war… Over the last century, people in British politics at times of turmoil have raised the prospect of civil war, repeatedly, in ways not unlike today. What did they fear, and why? And what might we learn from… more…
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  Trump meets Zelenskyy: hope for peace in Ukraine? | Geopolitics with Katie Stallard

  2025-08-19 · 26:47 · 36.81 MB Open episode

  Katie StallardVolodymyr ZelenskyAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Yesterday, Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Washington, flanked by seven European leaders, in order to meet with Donald Trump and push forward talks to end the war in Ukraine. This came just three days after Trump’s carefully choreographed meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Could this be the beginning of the end for the drawn out conflic… more…
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  Palestine Action arrests "will bring the law into disrepute" | Jonathan Dimbleby interview

  2025-08-18 · 34:41 · 47.65 MB Open episode

  Jonathan DimblebyDon McCullinAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In 1978, the broadcaster and journalist Jonathan Dimbleby, and photojournalist Don McCullin, published The Palestinians - a book that sought to tell the human story behind one of the world’s most intractable conflicts. This year, in the wake of the ongoing and constantly escalating war, the book will be republished with a new foreword. In this episode Dimble… more…
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  The New Statesman’s ultimate beach reads

  2025-08-16 · 38:48 · 53.30 MB Open episode

  Will LloydAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  There’s one thing you need this summer. A good book. Will Lloyd is joined by culture editor Tanjil Rashid, and staff writer Finn McRedmond to discuss the New Statesman's ultimate beach reads for 2025 and beyond. Download the app Host: Will Lloyd Guests: Tanjil Rashid, Finn McRedmond Producer: Catharine Hughes Video producer: Rob Le Mare Executive producer: C… more…
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  The government must address the graduate job crisis | Politics with Anoosh Chakelian

  2025-08-15 · 28:00 · 38.48 MB Open episode

  Will StarmerAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Will Starmer face a vote of no confidence? What does Reform UK mean by scrap Net Zero? Should the Democrats distance themselves from the Clintons? Anoosh Chakelian is joined by George Eaton and Will Lloyd to answer listener questions. Download the app Ask a question Host: Anoosh Chakelian Guest: George Eaton Guest: Will Lloyd Producer: Catharine Hughes Video… more…
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  UK economy "fastest growing in the G7 this year" | Politics with Anoosh Chakelian

  2025-08-14 · 25:21 · 34.96 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On Thursday morning, data was released showing that UK economic growth has slowed to 0.3%. Also, JD Vance has been holidaying in the UK, recently meeting with a who’s who of right-wing populists - from Robert Jenrick, to Nigel Farage, to, somewhat bizarrely, enjoying a BBQ with ex-Apprentice contestant and social media star, Thomas Skinner. Anoosh Chakelian… more…
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  Branding pensioners terrorists: "ridiculous... and deeply disturbing" | Sir Jonathon Porritt, arrested at Palestine Action Protest

  2025-08-13 · 21:57 · 30.15 MB Open episode

  Jonathon PorrittAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On Saturday, in Westminster, police arrested more than 500 people under the Terrorism Act. That’s more in a single day than have ever been charged with terrorist-related activity in a whole year. Many of those arrested were pensioners. Their crime: holding cardboard signs which read “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.” One of those 532 people arr… more…
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  What happens in Alaska won't stay in Alaska | Geopolitics with Katie Stallard

  2025-08-12 · 32:12 · 44.25 MB Open episode

  Katie StallardAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  US President Donald Trump will meet with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday for a high stakes summit to discuss the war in Ukraine. Trump has been upping the ante with his rhetoric around Putin in recent months. On July 14, the US president set Putin a 50 day deadline to agree a ceasefire with Ukraine. On July 28th, he reduced it to 10-12 d… more…
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  Labour students revolt over Gaza | Politics with Anoosh Chakelian

  2025-08-11 · 14:44 · 20.26 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Youth membership for the Labour party has collapsed – from 100,000 to just 30,000 under Starmer’s leadership. The relationship between Labour HQ and its members on university campuses has soured over the past year, reaching boiling point following the prime minister’s decision to conditionally recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel agrees t… more…
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  WASP movie | Whit Stillman interview

  2025-08-09 · 50:02 · 68.72 MB Open episode

  Whit StillmanAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Whit Stillman is something of a cult film director. He rose to prominence in 1990 with his debut film Metropolitan , which became the first in the so-called “Doomed. Bourgeois. In love” trilogy: Barcelona came out in 1994 and The Last Days of Disco in 1998. Set among America’s so-called “Preppy” class, the films are comedies of manners in the tradition of Ja… more…
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  Are the Tories more back-stabbing than Labour? | Politics with Anoosh Chakelian

  2025-08-08 · 19:18 · 26.53 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Is Keir Starmer sucking up to Donald Trump, and what do politicians get up to during parliamentary recess? Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Rachel Cunliffe and George Eaton to answer listener questions. Download the app LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily po… more…
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  Starmer is now less popular than Trump | Politics with Anoosh Chakelian

  2025-08-07 · 22:12 · 30.52 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  New polling has found that Keir Starmer is now less popular amongst British voters than Donald Trump. Today, we’re talking about Keir Starmer’s first year in government and the rapid decline in his personal popularity. From a triumphant election victory to sliding approval ratings, where has it gone wrong for the Labour leader? Anoosh Chakelian is joined by… more…
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  Eurostarmer | Politics with George Eaton

  2025-08-06 · 17:06 · 23.51 MB Open episode

  George EatonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Nine years after the Brexit referendum, the dream of 'Singapore-on-Thames' has quietly evaporated. Instead, we’ve got a Labour government embracing high taxes, stronger workers’ rights, even state ownership. What’s behind Labour’s European turn and is Starmer quietly reversing Thatcher’s legacy? Rachel Cunliffe is joined by George Eaton. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Do… more…
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  Divided and dormant Democrats | US politics with Anoosh Chakelian

  2025-08-05 · 22:50 · 31.37 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The dormant Democrat party must find a way to revive itself if it is to have any hope of challenging the Maga movement, Donald Trump, and his eventual successor. The party is split on whether Trump is simply an aberration to endure, or whether he represents the death of democracy, justifying a dirtier form of opposition politics. Anoosh Chakelian is joined b… more…
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  Nigel Farage won't take a day off | Politics with Anoosh Chakelian

  2025-08-04 · 22:04 · 30.31 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Parliament is in recess for the next four weeks, a time when Westminster usually goes quiet, but this year there’s one man who’s determined to keep working. Nigel Farage. Today the Reform UK leader delivered his third weekly conference as part of his campaign on “Lawless Britain”, broadening out (slightly) from the party's usual single-issue politics. Of cou… more…
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  Who really owns Britain's houses? | Susan J. Smith interview

  2025-08-02 · 42:52 · 58.89 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  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 investors profit - are we seeing housing policy serve the public good? Will Dunn, the New Statesman's business editor, is joined by Susan J. Smith, the new president of the British Academy and honorary professor of s… more…
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  Do politicians understand the internet? | Politics with Rachel Cunliffe

  2025-08-01 · 22:21 · 30.71 MB Open episode

  Rachel CunliffeAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The team answer listener questions on the practicalities of the online safety act, a Labour-Lib Dem coalition, and the revival of the commonwealth. Submit a question for a future episode: You Ask Us LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter… more…
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  Britain's summer of discontent | Cover Story with Anoosh Chakelian

  2025-07-31 · 25:06 · 34.49 MB Open episode

  Cover StoryAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Asylum protests. NHS strikes. A faltering economy. Is the Labour government facing a summer of discontent? Last year, riots sparked by the brutal murder of three young girls at a dance class in Southport rocked the UK. Rioters targeted hotels housing asylum seekers, wrongly connecting the murders to Muslim immigration. Now, asylum protests persist. At the sa… more…
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  Starmer's threat to recognise Palestine | Politics with Megan Gibson

  2025-07-30 · 18:42 · 25.69 MB Open episode

  Megan GibsonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  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 the West Bank.Yesterday, Keir Starmer marked a clear shift on the UK’s position on the Israel Gaza war. However, this has prompted backlash from all sides. So what is there to gain? Megan Gibson is joined by Ge… more…
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  Why can't Trump shake Epstein? | US politics with Katie Stallard and Freddie Hayward

  2025-07-29 · 27:39 · 38.00 MB Open episode

  Katie StallardAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  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 could it mean for his presidency? -- Last week, Katie Stallard and Freddie Hayward talked about how Donald Trump wanted his supporters to move on and stop talking about Jefrey Epstein, and how that seemed to be dri… more…
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  All hail Emperor Trump | Politics with Tom McTague

  2025-07-28 · 27:52 · 38.29 MB Open episode

  Tom McTagueAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  As Donald Trump visits Scotland, world leaders - including Keir Starmer - flock to pay tribute at the emperor's feet. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2DHAQOeEg-Z-4trARDXHRA?sub_confirmation=1 The US President is on a 4-day trip to his golf courses in Scotland. He has met with Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission,… more…
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  Tax Netflix now! | Peter Kosminsky interview

  2025-07-26 · 50:41 · 69.88 MB Open episode

  Tax NetflixPeter KosminskyAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Director, writer and producer Peter Kosminsky, who directed of the BBC's adaptation of Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall, has worked in the television industry for 45 years. The BAFTA and Golden Globe winner is one of the most respected voices in the industry. Kosminsky spoke to the New Statesman's Hannah Barnes in a wide ranging discussion about the state of Britis… more…
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  If you care about Gaza, why vote Labour? - Listener questions episode

  2025-07-25 · 38:25 · 52.88 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  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's new party, why vote Labour? And with infrastructure and public services in such a terrible state, and the prospect of taxes and bills rising, what are we paying for? Tom McTague is joined by Megan Kenyon, Geor… more…
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  The fraying of the social fabric | Politics with Rachel Cunliffe

  2025-07-24 · 19:37 · 27.08 MB Open episode

  Rachel CunliffeAngela RaynerAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week - Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has identified immigration, economic insecurity and time spent online as key causes of unrest and rioting in the UK following last year's Southport attacks. Also, Can Rachel Reeves avoid another fiscal crisis? Rachel Cunliffe is joined by Andrew Marr and George Eaton to discuss. READ Can Rachel Reeves avoid a n… more…
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  Kemi Badenoch isn't working | Cover Story with Tom McTague

  2025-07-23 · 40:50 · 56.09 MB Open episode

  Cover StoryTom McTagueAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  She was the Tory saviour. Now, by November, she could be gone. Where did it all go wrong for Kemi Badenoch? -- For this week's New Statesman magazine, Will Lloyd has written a powerful and revealing profile of the Nigerian immigrant who rose to lead the Conservative Party. Will joins Tom McTague to discuss what he discovered in the course of his reporting, i… more…
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  The Trump, Epstein and MAGA saga

  2025-07-22 · 39:49 · 54.76 MB Open episode

  Jeffrey EpsteinAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Could Donald Trump’s plea to his support base to “not waste time and energy on Jeffrey Epstein” finally drive a wedge between the US president and his MAGA faithful? And what are Trump and Vice President JD Vance doing in the UK this summer? Katie Stallard is joined by the New Statesman’s US correspondent Freddie Hayward to discuss. READ A conspiracy theory… more…
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  Now, re-nationalise water | Politics with Anoosh Chakelian

  2025-07-21 · 21:03 · 28.94 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Water regulator Ofwat is to be abolished - but Labour should go further. *** On Monday the results of an independent review of the water industry were published. The results were damning for the regulator, Ofwat, which will be abolished in response to the report. Megan Kenyon attended the announcement for the New Statesman and joins Anoosh Chakelian and Geor… more…
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  What does "Blue Labour" really mean? - Morgan Jones interview

  2025-07-20 · 26:47 · 37.04 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  As Keir Starmer's government appears to be buffeted by internal storms, multiple factions are influencing the flow of power. Not least, the oxymoronically-named 'Blue Labour'. But what is Blue Labour? And what do those in the movement actually want? In this episode, Anoosh Chakelian and Rachel Cunliffe are joined by the author Morgan Jones, who specialises i… more…
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  Is AI coming for our jobs? - Listener questions episode

  2025-07-18 · 23:51 · 32.82 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The government are pursuing AI developments, but at what cost? Why aren't Labour rebels protesting about stealth taxes? And will Jeremy Corbyn join the Green Party? Rachel Cunliffe is joined by Will Dunn and Andrew Marr to answer your questions. READ Magic and divination in the age of AI - Will Dunn LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM… more…
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  Is Keir Starmer "bold and brave" to suspend rebels?

  2025-07-17 · 29:01 · 39.97 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On Wednesday, the prime minister removed the whip from the group of MPs for breaches of discipline. The group of MPs have persistently rebelled against the Labour leader. The government are also reckoning with a revelation that leaked information compromised the safety of Afghans who supported the British military, and inflation has risen higher than expecte… more…
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  Israel is committing war crimes - former Supreme Court judge Jonathan Sumption exclusive interview

  2025-07-16 · 38:41 · 53.14 MB Open episode

  Jonathan SumptionAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Jonathan Sumption, Lord Sumption, served on the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom between 2012 and 2018. He has written a powerful and sobering essay for the New Statesman in which he argues that Israel is committing war crimes in Gaza. In this exclusive interview, Tom McTague meets Jonathan Sumption to discuss why he has come to this conclusion now, and w… more…
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  Is English literature dying - and does it matter?

  2025-07-15 · 36:57 · 50.94 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  English literature no longer makes the top ten of A-level subject choices. English departments at universities are regularly closing. Studies show dramatic drops in literacy and reading, particularly amongst teenagers. Today we’re asking: is English literature dying? The New Statesman’s deputy editor Will Lloyd is joined by the New Statesman’s new culture ed… more…
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  🚨 How to defeat Reform - *Exclusive* with political polling analyst Steve Akehurst

  2025-07-14 · 22:21 · 30.72 MB Open episode

  Steve AkehurstAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Nigel Farage and Reform UK are a real threat to Labour and the Conservatives alike. We've heard a lot about the strengths of the challenger party - who would be likely to form the next government if an election was held tomorrow. But one political polling analyst has been exploring where the Reform brand is most vulnerable to attack - and he reveals his resu… more…
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  Exclusive Green Party leadership debate

  2025-07-13 · 49:56 · 114.42 MB Open episode

  Zack PolanskiAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In a New Statesman exclusive, two of the Green Party's leadership candidates, Zack Polanski and Adrian Ramsey, present their visions for the party to host Anoosh Chakelian. READ Can the Green Party ever work with Jeremy Corbyn? - Megan Kenyon Sign up to the New Statesman's daily politics newsletter: Morning Call LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman a… more…
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  How can the UK take the lead in the skills revolution? | Sponsored

  2025-07-12 · 23:34 · 32.39 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  As the UK faces economic and technological change, building a skilled workforce is critical - but what should that workforce look like? And how can employers, educators and policymakers align to prepare people for what’s next? Host Zoë Grünewald is joined by Pearson’s UK Lead Sharon Hague and Vice Chair of Skills England Sir David Bell, to explore the future… more…
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  How is Sultana's new party ever going to work? - Listeners questions episode

  2025-07-11 · 24:36 · 56.40 MB Open episode

  Zarah SultanaAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Our listeners ask: How will Zarah Sultana's new party on the left ever be able to square wildly different views among those involved? Also in the show, listeners ask how well, or badly, have Labour been dealing with the media and whether Reform will now pull their support for voting reform. Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Rachel Cunliffe and Megan Kenyon to an… more…
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  Large parts of the State a 'complete car crash'

  2025-07-10 · 28:01 · 64.25 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  With resident doctors set to strike yet again, the courts log jammed and the OBR sounding the alarm over Britain's financial trajectory, what can and should be done to arrest the decline? Anoosh Chakelian is joined by colleagues George Eaton, Rachel Cunliffe and Will Dunn to unpack the latest symptoms of the British State's interminable malaise. READ Britain… more…
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  Robert Jenrick: Genuine PM potential or just foreshadowing Farage?

  2025-07-09 · 31:36 · 72.41 MB Open episode

  Harry LambertAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  'Some of his views are pretty extreme... I found it pretty sinister' - Harry Lambert, contributing writer to the New Statesman, talks to Anoosh Chakelian and Will Lloyd about his cover story profiling the Conservative MP and leadership hopeful Robert Jenrick. Can he really become PM, why is he so popular online and how did his politics get so radicalised? RE… more…
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  Are Oasis in fact the greatest Irish band ever?

  2025-07-08 · 18:35 · 42.61 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  With the biggest reunion tour in years kicking off in Cardiff last weekend, the culture show asks if Oasis were just too Irish to be the best Britpop band in the first place? The New Statesman's commissioning editor Finn McRedmond sits down with colleagues George Eaton, Nick Harris and Faye Curran to discuss the Gallagher brothers real allegiances. READ Oasi… more…
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  SEND: Labour's next backbench battle

  2025-07-07 · 18:53 · 43.27 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  After the bruising passage of the government's welfare reform bill, attention on the backbenches is now turning to another lightning rod issue - the potential overhaul of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system. Anoosh Chakelian discusses the battles looming with colleagues Hannah Barnes, Will Dunn and Pippa Bailey. READ Starmerism is di… more…
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  Jake Richards MP on the welfare bill and ECHR reform

  2025-07-06 · 21:21 · 48.93 MB Open episode

  Jake RichardsAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Labour MP Jake Richards sits down with Anoosh Chakelian to discuss the drama over the government's welfare reform bill and why he thinks the European Convention on Human Rights needs a desperate overhaul. Sign up to the New Statesman's daily politics newsletter: Morning Call Submit a question for a future episode: You Ask Us LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the Ne… more…
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  Was exorcising "the ghost of Jeremy Corbyn" a fatal mistake for Labour? - Listeners questions episode

  2025-07-04 · 22:28 · 51.51 MB Open episode

  Jeremy CorbynAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Our listeners ask: Can we really argue that Keir Starmer has a plan after yet another disaster over the welfare reform bill? Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Tom McTague and Rachel Cunliffe. This episode was recorded before MP Zarah Sultana announced she is launching a new political party with Jeremy Corbyn. Sign up to the New Statesman's daily politics newslet… more…
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  One year of Labour rule: Can things still only get better?

  2025-07-03 · 40:38 · 93.10 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  'We've not been here since the 70s' As the government marks one year in office, Anoosh Chakelian sits down with Andrew Marr, Tom McTague and Rachel Cunliffe to discuss Keir Starmer's highs, lows and the many, many challenges that lie ahead. READ We must prepare for Prime Minister Farage - Andrew Marr LISTEN JUST RAISE TAX Sign up to the New Statesman's daily… more…
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  JUST RAISE TAX

  2025-07-02 · 34:03 · 78.02 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  'You walk around the country and you know something's off' - After a bruising passage of the government's heavily altered welfare reform bill, for the sake of just a few billion pounds, many are left wondering where does the government and the country go now? In this episode, Anoosh Chakelian is joined by colleagues Tom McTague, Will Dunn and Megan Kenyon to… more…
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  Glastonbury's political hangover rages on

  2025-07-01 · 34:18 · 78.66 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  With some calling for the Director-General of the BBC to resign, Somerset police launching a criminal investigation and the US Deputy Secretary of State revoking visas, the political fireworks at this year's Glastonbury were even more sensational than the pyramid stage's. But what was it like on the ground? In this edition of the New Statesman culture podcas… more…
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  Daily Politics from the New Statesman - Trailer

  2025-06-30 · 0:55 · 1.27 MB Open episode

  Daily PoliticsNew StatesmanAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The British political system is failing. From the castration of state capacity to the shortage of human capital in our political parties, not much is working. The country and its people are in debt. Your wage is worth less. The last time housing was this expensive, cars hadn’t been invented. 50 years ago, the most common living arrangement for young men was… more…
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  Welfare warfare just the start of Starmer's problems

  2025-06-30 · 34:08 · 78.26 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  With yet another U-turn from the government, the fate of the welfare bill is left in the hands of the backbenchers. In this episode, Rachel Cunliffe is joined by Editor-in-Chief Tom McTague and business editor Will Dunn to discuss the potential consequences of defeat in Tuesday night's vote, Rachel Reeves‘ precarious position and how we got here in the first… more…
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  Iain Dale on debunking the myths around Margaret Thatcher

  2025-06-29 · 32:47 · 75.11 MB Open episode

  Margaret ThatcherAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Was Margaret Thatcher really some 'evil dictator' who's legacy still looms large over Britain? Or was she something else entirely? Broadcaster and author Iain Dale talks to Rachel Cunliffe about his new book, Margaret Thatcher , and why he wanted to dispel some of the myths and mistruths about the Iron Lady. READ Inside the false economy of Rachel Reeves’ we… more…
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  Addressing the dementia diagnosis waiting game | Sponsored

  2025-06-28 · 24:23 · 33.51 MB Open episode

  Sponsored TooAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Too many people in the UK are stuck anxiously waiting up to a year for a dementia diagnosis — and even longer in more deprived areas. In this episode, we explore why early and accurate diagnosis matters, and what must change to fix the system. Host Sarah Dawood is joined by Samantha Benham-Hermetz, Executive Director at Alzheimer’s Research UK; Chris Bane, A… more…
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  "Why won't Keir Starmer stand up to Israel?" - Listener questions episode

  2025-06-27 · 25:49 · 59.17 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Our listeners ask: How long will the government continue to support Israel after its actions in Gaza? Also in the show, one listener asks why longstanding issues like council tax reform are perennially ignored, another whether there could ever be a true 'red tory' faction in the Conservative party. Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Tom McTague and Rachel Cunliff… more…
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  “Sack Rachel Reeves” demand Labour MPs over welfare reforms

  2025-06-26 · 17:28 · 40.03 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianAndrew MarrGeorge EatonOli Dugmore

  Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Andrew Marr and George Eaton to discuss the the growing rebellion among Labour MPs over the government's welfare reform bill, and how many government figures may go in the fallout. READ: Keir Starmer faces war on all fronts - Andrew Marr Labour is locked in a vicious blame game - George Eaton SIGN UP: For a dose of political ana… more…
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  Welcome to the new nuclear age

  2025-06-25 · 32:03 · 73.41 MB Open episode

  Ankit PandaAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  “The proliferation toothpaste does not go back in the tube” - Ankit Panda - YOUR NEXT LISTEN: Trump's Ceasefire: From bunker bombs to F bombs - With events in Iran bringing the question of nuclear weapons back to the forefront of international news, where does the world go next? In this episode senior editor Katie Stallard speaks to Ankit Panda, author of Th… more…
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  Trump's Ceasefire: From bunker bombs to F bombs

  2025-06-24 · 19:33 · 44.80 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Publicly at least, most American Presidents have "held their tongue" over their disputes with Israel - Trump is a "different kettle of fish." - YOUR NEXT LISTEN: Iran War: "Our economy will be smashed" - The Trump-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Iran has gotten off to a shaky start. Both sides have accused the other of violating the agreement, with Isr… more…
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  Iran War: "Our economy will be smashed"

  2025-06-23 · 32:31 · 74.49 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Diplomacy has been "pushed aside" after Donald Trump bombed Iran - leaving Britain "weak". - YOUR NEXT LISTEN: Trump bombs Iran - Donald Trump has hinted in a social media that he would be in favour of regime change in Iran. His government have said otherwise. Elsewhere, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has so far refused to say whether the US bombing of Ira… more…
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  Emergency podcast: Trump bombs Iran

  2025-06-22 · 26:43 · 61.18 MB Open episode

  Lee SiegelWill StarmerAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  “American citizens will die” - Lee Siegel — YOUR NEXT LISTEN: Will Starmer back Trump on Iran? — Donald Trump announced on Sunday that US forces have bombed three nuclear sites in Iran. The attack comes after weeks of speculation about whether the US will follow Israel into war with Iran, after claims that Iran has enriched enough material to fuel nuclear we… more…
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  Can Labour win the next election?

  2025-06-20 · 17:10 · 39.36 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Our listeners ask: Do Labour have a realistic chance of winning the next election, and can Reform become a party for all regions of the UK? Also in the show, another listener asks how much is being done, or ever really has been, over the issue of class in British society and politics? Anoosh Chakelian is joined by George Eaton and Rachel Cunliffe. Sign up to… more…
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  Will Starmer back Trump on Iran?

  2025-06-19 · 26:06 · 59.80 MB Open episode

  Will StarmerGeorge EatonRachel CunliffeAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Anoosh Chakelian is joined by George Eaton, Freddie Hayward and Rachel Cunliffe to discuss the fast moving situation in the Middle East, how the UK Government is wrangling with an unpredictable US President and also unpick the news of a new national inquiry into grooming gangs. SIGN UP: For a dose of political analysis every morning, sign up for our newslett… more…
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  Israel vs. Iran: what next? | Professor of War Studies, Lawrence Freedman, on the Isreal-Iran conflict.

  2025-06-17 · 33:55 · 46.61 MB Open episode

  Lawrence FreedmanAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Is there a route to de-escalation between Israel and Iran? -- YOUR NEXT LISTEN: As Gaza faces famine, where does the US stand on Isreal? -- On Friday, the 13th of June, Israel launched a surprise attack on multiple targets across Iran. Israel strikes hit missile sites and nuclear facilities, and more recently also targeted Iranian state tv. The two nations h… more…
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  Spending review: NHS wins - but tax rises are coming

  2025-06-13 · 17:56 · 24.64 MB Open episode

  Andrew MarrRachel CunliffeRachel ReevesAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Andrew Marr, Anoosh Chakelian and Rachel Cunliffe review Rachel Reeves's latest financial statement. LISTEN NEXT: What Keir Starmer can't say - NS editor Tom McTague on his profile of the Prime Minister https://pod.fo/e/2e40f0 -- Rachel Reeves unveiled her latest spending review this week. Andrew, Anoosh and Rachel unpack the winners and losers, and discuss… more…
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  What Keir Starmer can't say - New Statesman editor Tom McTague on his new profile of the Prime Minister

  2025-06-12 · 40:50 · 56.09 MB Open episode

  Tom McTagueAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Keir Starmer had tears in his eyes as he spoke of the death of his brother. The Prime Minister was talking with the New Statesman's new editor, Tom McTague, about how his personal life informs how he runs the country. Tom has spent weeks accompanying and interviewing Keir Starmer for an extensive profile published in the latest issue of the New Statesman. In… more…
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  Jeremy Hunt: Reform's mission is to destroy the Tories

  2025-06-09 · 31:48 · 43.69 MB Open episode

  Jeremy HuntAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Jeremy Hunt held an extensive number of briefs in successive Conservative cabinets; culture secretary, health secretary, foreign secretary, and chancellor. He's now back on the back benches after just holding onto his seat, focusing his time on "reading and writing". Last week he published a new book "Can We Be Great Again? - looking at Britain’s global posi… more…
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  Britain is trapped in a new build nightmare

  2025-06-06 · 28:51 · 39.63 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  If you live in a new build, or know someone who does, who might already be all too familiar with the fact that Britain has a housing problem. Yes we have a severe shortage of housing, and the government has promised to build 1.5million new homes by the end of parliament - but something which is affecting many people but remains underreported is the terrible… more…
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  Does Andy Burnham want to be prime minister?

  2025-06-05 · 22:59 · 31.59 MB Open episode

  Andy BurnhamAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  There's a gap on the left and several figures have stepped forward to fill it! Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Rachel Cunliffe and George Eaton to discuss Andy Burnham's leadership pitch, Jeremy Corbyn's Gaza inquiry, dysfunction in no 10, and what the hell Robert Jenrick is doing on the internet. Sign up to the New Statesman's daily politics newsletter: Morni… more…
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  Why is Trump shilling crypto?

  2025-06-03 · 35:26 · 48.68 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  If there's one thing that the president loves, it's money. Recently, Trump has turned his attention to crypto - going into business with his sons and also launching $TRUMP and $MELANIA memecoins. But while this is one of Donald Trump’s latest passion projects, it joins a long, long list of business ventures over his lengthy career. A story that in reality in… more…
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  Who can fill the left-wing gap?

  2025-05-30 · 15:59 · 21.98 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  With Reform being a right-wing populist movement, and splitting Tory voters. Why is there a lack of a strong left-wing populist party?, one listener asks. And another listener, Damon, writes in to ask, Why are fishing rights on the agenda with regards to this latest EU deal? Do you agree that France has a disproportionate influence on the EU? Anoosh Chakelia… more…
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  Labour are U-turning it up

  2025-05-29 · 18:23 · 25.27 MB Open episode

  Rachel ReevesAngela RaynerAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Winter fuel cuts? Two child benefit gap? Rachel Reeves' fiscal rules? Angela Rayner? The team discuss what will stay and what will have to go for Labour in the coming weeks and months, and where Nigel Farage is lurking to capitalise on Labour and Tory struggles. Anoosh Chakelian is joined by George Eaton and Rachel Cunliffe. Sign up to the New Statesman's da… more…
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  As Gaza faces famine, where does the US stand on Israel?

  2025-05-26 · 37:30 · 51.51 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Last week, the Israeli military launched a major new ground assault on Gaza. The aim, according to Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is to force the surrender of Hamas, free the remaining Israeli hostages, and bring the entire territory under Israel’s control. The UK, France and Canada have demanded Israel halt "its military operations" and "immedi… more…
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  Gordon Brown on the “cruel” two-child benefit cap

  2025-05-23 · 24:27 · 33.61 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The former Labour prime minister speaks to the New Statesman Podcast about how the government can reduce levels of child poverty. Read: Gordon Brown: the moral economist Submit a question for a future episode: You Ask Us LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our dail… more…
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  Brentrance

  2025-05-22 · 25:38 · 35.22 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Starmer has sealed the deal with the EU, U-turned on winter fuel, and made a marked departure on the UK's stance on Israel. This has been a big week for Labour, but how will it wash with the public? Anoosh Chakelian is drawn by the New Statesman's political editor Andrew Marr, senior editor George Eaton, and senior data journalist Ben Walker. Sign up to the… more…
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  This house believes private schools should be abolished

  2025-05-21 · 48:27 · 66.55 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Seven per cent of British children attend private school – a tiny minority – and yet they retain a grip on our elite institutions. The latest figures show that 65% of judges, 44% of newspaper columnists and 23% of MPs were independently educated. Fee-paying schools, however, do not merely cater for the privileged few, but hard-working aspirational parents wh… more…
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  Alice Vincent: rediscovering music after trauma

  2025-05-19 · 30:49 · 42.33 MB Open episode

  Alice VincentAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In our teenage years, music can be everything. But as we age, our relationship with music changes. Alice Vincent was a music journalist for many years, and in this frank conversation tells Kate Mossman how childbirth, PTSD and depression turned her love of music into something darker. In her new book, Hark: How women listen , Alice recounts her quest to redi… more…
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  Should we abolish the Treasury?

  2025-05-16 · 17:10 · 23.60 MB Open episode

  Blue LabourTurquoise LabourAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  “Having moved on from Blue Labour, which other policies will Turquoise Labour adopt from the far right?"; “Given that they are a break on everything, should the Treasury department be abolished?”; “What would happen if Labour and the Conservatives got completely wiped out at the general election and the Lib Dems and Greens also had bad polling results and th… more…
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  Starmer moves right on immigration

  2025-05-15 · 31:46 · 43.65 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week saw potentially the boldest moment of Keir Starmer’s leadership, as the Government announced its white paper - Restoring Control over the Immigration System. According to the Prime Minister, it marks a a significant overhaul of UK immigration policy. The headlines, however, have been less kind - focussing on the wording of his speech announcing the… more…
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  An American in the Vatican

  2025-05-14 · 32:27 · 75.17 MB Open episode

  Pope LeoAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  For the first time, the Conclave of cardinals at the Vatican have elected an American pope. Pope Leo XIV has ascended to the papacy following the death of his modernising predecessor, Pope Francis. Katie Stallard is joined by writer Madoc Cairns and the New Statesman’s Finn McRedmond to discuss Francis’s legacy and Leo’s future. Read: Pope Francis's illusion… more…
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  Turner at 250: why Britain's most influential artist still matters

  2025-05-12 · 37:54 · 52.06 MB Open episode

  Joseph Mallord William TurnerAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of Joseph Mallord William Turner, widely celebrated as Britain's greatest landscape painter. -- YOUR NEXT EPISODE: The untold story of Picasso's muses -- Yet, beyond the familiar image of the "painter of light", Turner was a complex figure whose radical art often baffled his contemporaries. Tom Gatti meets the Ne… more…
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  Do the Greens need a more charismatic leader?

  2025-05-09 · 23:05 · 31.73 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The team answer questions on the Green party's charisma issue, how Reform's power in local council could hurt their overall polling, and whether too many Lib Dems are vegan. Rachel Cunliffe is joined by Ben Walker, Megan Kenyon, and George Eaton. Listen to our episode on constitutional issues Submit a question for a future episode: You Ask Us LISTEN AD-FREE:… more…
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  The Labour party is turning in on itself

  2025-05-08 · 32:44 · 44.98 MB Open episode

  Tom McTagueAndrew MarrAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Tom McTague, the incoming editor of the New Statesman, joins Andrew Marr to discuss Labour's rocky week following Reform's dramatic wins, the India and US trade deals, and also his vision for the future of the publication. Read more: New Statesman International Submit a question for a future episode: You Ask Us LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman ap… more…
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  A year undercover on the far right

  2025-05-07 · 28:42 · 39.43 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The far right now makes up a third of terrorism convictions and a majority of referrals to the governments Prevent counter-radicalisation scheme But what fuels the far-right and how influential are they becoming? Harry Shukman, journalist and researcher at HOPE not hate, an anti-fascist organisation, went undercover with the British far right to find out how… more…
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  100 years of The Great Gatsby

  2025-05-05 · 49:44 · 68.33 MB Open episode

  Tom GattiSarah ChurchwellErica WagnerAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Tom Gatti meets authors Sarah Churchwell and Erica Wagner to discuss why The Great Gatsby is still relevant a century after it was published. Considered by many to be the great American novel, F. Scott Fitzgerald's iconic tale of ambition, class and the American dream continues to resonate today. Sarah Churchwell and Erica Wagner joined Tom Gatti at the Camb… more…
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  Reform wins: dire for Labour, existential for Tories

  2025-05-02 · 24:23 · 33.50 MB Open episode

  Tories YesterdayAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Yesterday elections took place up and down the country, for councils, six mayoral contests, and a by-election. What we’re looking at today is a big win for Nigel Farage’s Reform - and a seismic shift in British politics. Hannah Barnes is joined by senior data journalist Ben Walker and senior editor George Eaton. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman a… more…
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  Trump finally invests in Ukraine

  2025-05-01 · 23:17 · 32.00 MB Open episode

  Hannah BarnesAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Overnight, Ukraine and the United States have signed a long-awaited minerals deal. Hannah Barnes is joined by political editor Andrew Marr and international editor Megan Gibson to discuss what this means for Ukraine's security and the future of the conflict with Russia, and later in the episode the team look at Mark Carney's anti-Trump win in Canada and what… more…
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  Trump's 100 day fight with democracy

  2025-04-30 · 35:18 · 48.50 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In the short period which has elapsed since Donald Trump took office (again) in January, he has slashed public health funding, gone after education, attacked media freedom, and challenged the authority of the legal system of the courts. Some of this seems outright reckless, but some of the actions taken by this Trump administration mirror the political traje… more…
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  Do billionaires truly benefit the country?

  2025-04-25 · 17:17 · 23.76 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The politics team answers listener questions on council tax, the voters ignored by Labour and the Tories, and the true value of billionaires. Hannah Barnes is joined by Andrew Marr and Rachel Cunliffe. Sign up to the New Statesman's daily politics newsletter: Morning Call Submit a question for a future episode: You Ask Us LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New S… more…
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  Ukraine peace talks crumble

  2025-04-24 · 24:13 · 33.28 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  After the purported 'Easter truce' fighting has resumed in Ukraine and Russia, meanwhile peace talks in the West have broken down with the US speaking to Russia separately. Hannah Barnes is joined by Andrew Marr to discuss this week in UK politics, and later in the episode by Rachel Cunliffe and George Eaton to look at Reform UK's surging popularity ahead of… more…
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  This isn't China's first rodeo (or trade war)

  2025-04-23 · 32:23 · 44.50 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  China's modern history is also a story about trade. So how will the echoes of the past 200 years shape the trade war that Donald Trump has waged on the world's second largest economy? Katie Stallard is joined by Rana Mitter and Kevin Xu. Read: What will China look like in 20 years Read: Interconnected LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FRO… more…
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  Should we have an elected House of Lords?

  2025-04-18 · 31:45 · 43.63 MB Open episode

  Jill RutterAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Former senior civil servant Jill Rutter joins the podcast to answer listener questions on the inner workings of government. This episode is hosted by the New Statesman's associate political editor, Rachel Cunliffe. Sign up to the New Statesman's daily politics newsletter: Morning Call Submit a question for a future episode: You Ask Us LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Downl… more…
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  America's greatest hoax

  2025-04-17 · 23:39 · 32.51 MB Open episode

  Rachel CuAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  How did a joke gone awry in 1967 forever changed the nation’s relationship with the truth? Rachel Cunliffe is joined by Phil Tinline, a regular writer for the New Statesman and author of the new book Ghosts of Iron Mountain: The Hoax that Duped America and its Sinister Legacy. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ As… more…
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  Big Pharma: Gaming the system

  2025-04-16 · 25:42 · 35.52 MB Open episode

  Big PharmaAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Major pharmaceutical companies - or Big Pharma - research, develop and distribute medicines and treatments that we rely upon. However, their pursuit of commercial interests has often led to accusations of prioritising profits over the healthcare of patients both in the UK and beyond. Katie Stallard is joined by doctor and medical commentator Dr Phil Whitaker… more…
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  Can the government’s AI Action Plan drive innovation and growth in the UK?

  2025-04-14 · 20:22 · 27.99 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s new 50-point AI Opportunities Action Plan aims to drive national growth and transform public services. In this episode host Jon Bernstein talks to AWS Director of Technology for the UK Public Sector Holly Ellis, and Director of Government Innovation Policy at Tony Blair Institute for Global Change Alexander losad about the plan… more…
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  Runcorn by-election decisive for British politics

  2025-04-11 · 27:23 · 37.62 MB Open episode

  council electionsmayoral racesAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The first of May is set to be a big day for local government with council elections, mayoral races, and even a by-election taking place. Rachel Cunliffe is joined by senior data journalist Ben Walker to discuss what's being contested and where the polls stand at the moment. Read more from Ben here Sign up to the New Statesman's daily politics newsletter: Mor… more…
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  A big bad week for money

  2025-04-10 · 22:28 · 30.87 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Thanks to Donald Trump and his dodgy formula, last week tariffs were applied to countries all over the world. Consequently, the stock markets had their worst downturn since the pandemic. And economists warned of a weakened dollar, trade wars, and global recession. The White House denied for days that the US would back down on the tariffs. Until yesterday, wh… more…
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  Strongman at The Hague: The fall of Duterte

  2025-04-09 · 25:10 · 34.58 MB Open episode

  Duterte Rodrigo DuterteAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Rodrigo Duterte led a bloody war on drugs — now he faces The Hague. As the former Philippine president is brought closer to justice, what could his fall could mean for other powerful figures with ICC warrants, including Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu? Katie Stallard is joined by photojournalist Basilio Sepe and political scientist Kelebogile Zvobgo. L… more…
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  The untold story of Picasso's muses

  2025-04-07 · 31:04 · 42.68 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The women who loved Picasso shaped his art in surprising ways. -- YOUR NEXT EPISODE: Why we can't let go of Never Let Me Go -- "We look at paintings to imagine other worlds, other times. They are doors into an alternative, creative way of life." So writes Sue Roe in her latest book, Hidden Portraits: the Untold Story of Six Women Who loved Picasso. And if th… more…
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  Russia's next war?

  2025-04-04 · 22:56 · 31.51 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  As Putin wages a shadow war across the European continent—and the US commitment to NATO grows uncertain—we ask: would the West really defend the Baltic states if Russia advanced? Andrew Marr is joined by Oliver Moody, Berlin bureau chief for The Times and author of Baltic: The Future of Europe. Drawing on deep history, extensive reporting, and sobering milit… more…
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  American beef

  2025-04-03 · 22:11 · 30.48 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Yesterday the US president Donald Trump unveiled his plans for his long trailed tariff liberation day. After a lengthy ‘speech’ about the cost of eggs and why the rest of the world wont buy American chicken and beef, Trump unveiled the quote unquote reciprocal tariffs the US will impose in the coming week. So do the figures add up? And what will these tariff… more…
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  The fight for Greenland

  2025-04-02 · 36:22 · 49.96 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  US President Donald Trump has his sights set on making Greenland part of the US, claiming the autonomous, self-governing territory of Denmark is essential "for national security and international security." However, the vast majority of Greenlanders have said they do not want to become part of the US. Denmark has also strongly opposed the suggestion. Despite… more…
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  The ageing rock gods and me - Kate Mossman on meeting KISS, Bon Jovi, Terence Trent D'arby and more

  2025-03-31 · 28:10 · 38.69 MB Open episode

  Kate MossmanAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  "Meet your heroes - it'll help you get over them" Kate Mossman is known for her singular, surprising and ultra-perceptive interviews - in which she often reveals more about her subjects than sometimes they appear to know themselves. And there is one breed of interview subject Kate has written about more than any other: the ageing male rock star. If anyone kn… more…
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  Why aren't we getting a wealth tax?

  2025-03-28 · 21:51 · 30.03 MB Open episode

  If BritainAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  How would it work? Can a state really find out how rich someone is? If Britain were to introduce serious wealth taxes, would the super rich simply leave? Rachel Cunliffe is joined by the political editor Andrew Marr and business editor Will Dunn to discuss the prospect of a wealth text, and the implications of the Houthi PC small group on Westminster's Whats… more…
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  Unpacking a grim Spring Statement

  2025-03-27 · 29:56 · 41.12 MB Open episode

  Spring Statement GrowthAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Growth has halved, welfare has been cut, and defence is hoovering up more and more. Things are looking, and sounding, pretty grim for the Chancellor - and in yesterday's Spring Statement we learned what the fallout from this harsh economic reality will be. Rachel Cunliffe is joined by the New Statesman's political editor Andrew Marr and economist Ben Zaranko… more…
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  Are we living through an overdiagnosis epidemic?

  2025-03-26 · 43:51 · 60.24 MB Open episode

  Spring Statement LabourAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In today's Spring Statement Labour are having to make cuts - and welfare has been hit hard. Last week the health secretary Wes Streeting said that too many people were being written off work due to overdiagnosis. A statement which received considerable backlash. But what do we really mean by overdiagnosis? And how is it affecting public health? Hannah Barnes… more…
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  Why we can't let go of Never Let Me Go

  2025-03-24 · 29:22 · 40.35 MB Open episode

  Kazuo IshiguroAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Kazuo Ishiguro's most popular novel is as relevant today as when it was published 20 years ago. -- When it was published in 2005, Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel Never Let Me Go was acclaimed by critics and shortlisted for the Booker Prize. Twenty years on – having been adapted for stage and screen and adopted as a set text for schools – it is Ishiguro’s most read wo… more…
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  Why can't the left be mobilised?

  2025-03-21 · 15:55 · 21.88 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Are Labour on track for their target of 1.5million homes? What is NHS England? Why can't the Green's electrify the left in the same way that Reform has done for the right? What will the consequences be of cutting international aid? Hannah Barnes answers listener questions with the New Statesman's political editor, Andrew Marr, and associate political editor,… more…
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  Is Boris Johnson ... back?

  2025-03-20 · 28:26 · 39.06 MB Open episode

  Liz KendallAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The prospect of peace in Ukraine, Liz Kendall's welfare cut announcements, and while Kemi Badenoch flails as Conservative leader ... who's waiting around the corner for her job? Hannah Barnes is joined by Andrew Marr and Rachel Cunliffe to discuss this week in Westminster and beyond. Read: A Labour welfare revolt is still brewing , Diane Abbott rails against… more…
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  Nato’s fragile future

  2025-03-19 · 31:46 · 43.64 MB Open episode

  Since NatoAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Since Nato’s inception in 1949, the US has always formed a central part of the alliance and been the biggest contributor to its defensive strength. However, since his second term began, President Donald Trump has shifted the US’s allegiances towards Vladimir Putin’s Russia and away from Nato. Simultaneously, the US President has repeatedly criticised Europe’… more…
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  How The Beatles' love story shaped the 20th Century

  2025-03-17 · 43:10 · 59.31 MB Open episode

  Ian LeslieAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  A fateful meeting at a village fête "tilted" the 20th Century "on its axis" So argues Ian Leslie in his new book, John and Paul: A Love Story in Songs. In the book, Leslie argues that The Beatles didn't just dominate pop culture - they redefined how we see ourselves. He reframes the relationship between John Lennon and Paul McCartney as a kind of love story,… more…
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  Panic! at the "Nigel dog-and-pony show"

  2025-03-14 · 17:28 · 24.02 MB Open episode

  Rupert LoweHannah BarnesAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Given the Rupert Lowe drama, what does the future looks like for Reform and Farage? Hannah Barnes is joined by Andrew Marr and George Eaton to answer listener questions about trouble in Reform land and where to watch in the upcoming local elections. Read: Inside the Reform civil war , Will the Farage-Lowe saga hurt Reform at the polls? , A Reform Labour show… more…
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  It's time to debloat the flabby state

  2025-03-13 · 28:43 · 39.46 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This morning the PM announced that the state is overstretched and unfocused. The solution? NHS England has been scrapped, quangos are to be slashed, and the civil service shrunk. Do we finally have a vision of Starmerism? Hannah Barnes is joined by the New Statesman's political editor Andrew Marr, and later in the episode by business editor Will Dunn to disc… more…
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  The return of America First

  2025-03-12 · 27:41 · 38.03 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In recent weeks President Trump’s foreign policy pronouncements have been loud and abrasive. American allies watched in barely concealed dismay as the US president shouted at Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval office. Since then Trump has halted military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine and embarked on trade wars with Canada, Mexico,… more…
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  Lady Gaga and the evolution of the pop icon

  2025-03-10 · 30:40 · 42.14 MB Open episode

  Lady GagaAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Lady Gaga rewrote the rules of female pop stardom. Now she's back with a new album. Can she do it again? Kate Mossman reviewed Lady Gaga's latest album, Mayhem, for the New Statesman and joins Tom Gatti on the Culture podcast to discuss the changing face - and powerful influence - of pop music. Read Kate's review here: https://www.newstatesman.com/culture/mu… more…
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  What do Reform voters think of Trump?

  2025-03-07 · 23:48 · 32.71 MB Open episode

  Could FarageAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Could Farage’s lack of criticism of Trump damage Reform’s prospects in future UK elections? The team answer listener questions on Trump and Reform, the prospects of the Tories in the local elections, and the point of state visits. Read: The The strange rise of the pro-Russia right , Tories’ anti-Farage opportunity Sign up to the New Statesman's daily politic… more…
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  Welfare cuts spell trouble ahead for Labour

  2025-03-06 · 20:46 · 28.53 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The politics team discuss Starmer's week on the world stage and whether he can be the pivotal bridge between Ukraine and the US, as well as the prospective welfare cuts which have been announced ahead of Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement. Hannah Barnes is joined by the New Statesman's political editor Andrew Marr, and senior editor George Eaton. Listen: Europe… more…
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  Europe's battleground: war or peace?

  2025-03-05 · 31:13 · 42.89 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Not even a week ago European countries were hailing the prospects of peace in Ukraine, but after a disastrous visit to the White House for President Zelensky, and the pause of aid from the US government - things have soured. In this episode we’re asking what role Europe can play in the future of Ukraine. Kate Lamble is joined by Sam Greene and Hans Kundnani.… more…
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  How to protect elections in the age of AI | Sponsored

  2025-03-04 · 20:04 · 27.59 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The 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 by Adobe’… more…
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  Andrey Kurkov: "Life is now measured in Orwells and Kafkas"

  2025-03-03 · 26:35 · 36.53 MB Open episode

  Andrey KurkovAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Reflecting on the passing of the third anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, award-winning author Andrey Kurkov has written the diary for this week’s New Statesman magazine. In this conversation, with Tom Gatti, Kurkov contemplates daily life in his hometown, Kyiv, and how the war has changed him as a writer. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New S… more…
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  Starmer & Trump: a (qualified) victory?

  2025-02-28 · 20:35 · 28.29 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Keir Starmer returns victorious from his meeting with Donald Trump. But was it the success it seems? Andrew Marr, Hannah Barnes and Rachel Cunliffe answer listener questions on the New Statesman podcast. Also in this episode: Has Zelensky "put one over" on Trump with the rare earth minerals deal? Trump's "mob boss" geopolitics How the UK could make a radical… more…
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  Andrew Marr: "National service, watch this space"

  2025-02-27 · 27:17 · 37.49 MB Open episode

  Andrew MarrAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Keir 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 programme byt… more…
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  The Godfather of Maga

  2025-02-26 · 26:14 · 36.05 MB Open episode

  Steve BannonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  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 with the pre… more…
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  Why Britain isn't working - with Alison McGovern, Minister of State for Employment

  2025-02-21 · 29:34 · 40.63 MB Open episode

  Alison McGovernAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The 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's daily p… more…
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  Russia has been brought in from the cold

  2025-02-20 · 37:27 · 51.45 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Donald 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 programme by… more…
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  Did JD Vance boost Germany's far right?

  2025-02-19 · 26:12 · 35.99 MB Open episode

  JD VanceAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Last 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 firewall. I… more…
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  Why fiction matters - Deborah Levy

  2025-02-17 · 46:13 · 63.50 MB Open episode

  Deborah LevyAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  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 at the So… more…
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  The rise of the "super-council" - plus, assisted dying interview with Kim Leadbeater

  2025-02-14 · 28:13 · 38.77 MB Open episode

  Kim LeadbeaterRachel CunliffeMegan KenyonHannah BarAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Are 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 Kenyon meet… more…
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  A Labour crash is coming

  2025-02-13 · 29:52 · 41.03 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  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 Labour are h… more…
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  Who should decide how our children are taught?

  2025-02-12 · 22:22 · 30.77 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The 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 Birbalsingh, wh… more…
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  Trump's Florida Project: how the Sunshine State became the centre of power

  2025-02-10 · 28:30 · 39.15 MB Open episode

  Florida ProjectSunshine StateAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Ten 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 History of… more…
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  How America runs Britain

  2025-02-07 · 30:06 · 41.35 MB Open episode

  How AmericaAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  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 US. They al… more…
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  Does Morgan McSweeney really run Labour?

  2025-02-06 · 27:57 · 38.40 MB Open episode

  Andrew MarrGabriel PoAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Andrew 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 Us LISTEN… more…
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  "It's guided by six rats": The battle for a life-changing drug

  2025-02-05 · 28:46 · 39.54 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  For 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 conditions incl… more…
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  How do you solve a problem like Margaret Thatcher?

  2025-02-03 · 28:05 · 38.59 MB Open episode

  Margaret ThatcherNigel LawsonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In 1989, following the shock resignation of the chancellor, Nigel Lawson, Margaret Thatcher sat down with veteran broadcaster, friend, and former Labour MP Brian Walden for a 45 minute interview. It was a disastrous encounter for Thatcher, that ultimately spelled the beginning of the end of her 10 years in power – a year later she resigned. The story behind… more…
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  Returning to Labour is John McDonnell's "greatest wish"

  2025-01-31 · 19:19 · 26.55 MB Open episode

  John McDonnellAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Last week marked the end of the sanctioned 6 month whip removal of 7 Labour MPs who voted against the two-child benefit cap in July. Andrew Marr is joined by one of them, John Mcdonnell MP for Hayes and Harlington to ask - what next? Sign up to the New Statesman's daily politics newsletter: Morning Call Submit a question for a future episode: You Ask Us LIST… more…
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  Are Labour "clutching at straws" on growth?

  2025-01-30 · 24:32 · 33.73 MB Open episode

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  Rachel Reeves' latest growth speech has failed to convince one curious listener. George Eaton and Rachel Cunliffe join Hannah Barnes for a special listener questions episode. They tackle your questions on Labour's latest intervention on growth, which George describes as an "attempt" at a vibe shift. They also discuss whether Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves ha… more…
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  Beg, borrow or steel

  2025-01-28 · 35:00 · 48.10 MB Open episode

  Queen AnneAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Last year Scunthorpe’s two blast furnaces Queen Anne and Queen Bess became the last remaining primary steelmaking facility in the UK. However there were reports that those facilities were soon to be mothballed - 2,500 jobs lost before Christmas. Despite those reports, smoke is still rising from the Scunthorpe Steelworks and talks about its future are continu… more…
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  The Times They Have a-Changed: Where is the protest song now?

  2025-01-27 · 31:25 · 43.18 MB Open episode

  Bob DylanAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In 1966, to the chagrin of his fans and the folk music community, Bob Dylan went electric. The five years leading up to this moment is the focus of A Complete Unknown, the new Bob Dylan biopic from James Mangold. This indignation came at a time where folk was the language of protest, from the civil rights movement to the Vietnam war, but when did folk get le… more…
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  What does Trump 2.0 mean for the UK?

  2025-01-24 · 27:05 · 37.21 MB Open episode

  Freddie HaywardAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Freddie Hayward joins from Washington DC to answer listener questions on the new Trump administration. Following his inauguration on Monday January 20, Donald Trump signed a flurry of executive orders to implement new policy or reverse work done by the Biden administration. Listeners have asked what the US president's actions will mean for Britain. Freddie j… more…
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  How do we fight terror now? - Andrew Marr and Jacob Davey on the Southport killer trial.

  2025-01-23 · 22:46 · 31.28 MB Open episode

  Andrew MarrJacob DaveyAxel RudakubanaHannah BarnesAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Is Axel Rudakubana a terrorist, or just a very disturbed individual? Hannah Barnes is joined by Andrew Marr and Jacob Davey of the Institute for Strategic Dialogue to discuss the trial of Alex Rudakabana, who has pled guilty to the murder of three young girls in Southport. Keir Starmer has responded to the guilty plea and ordered a new public inquiry - but c… more…
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  Will the ceasefire hold?

  2025-01-22 · 23:37 · 32.44 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This weekend, almost 500 days after the October 7th attack, a ceasefire came into effect between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. But just how fragile is this peace? And what will determine whether it breaks or holds? Kate Lamble speaks with Sondos Sabra, Yair Wallach and Bruno Maçães. Follow the links to read more from Sondos , Yair and Brun… more…
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  Why are we having fewer children?

  2025-01-20 · 30:08 · 41.39 MB Open episode

  Tom GattiAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Birth rates are declining around the world. Why? And what can - or should - be done? Tom Gatti meets authors Madeleine Davis and Anastasia Berg, who have both written on the changing attitudes to child-rearing, to explore the reasons behind these changes. They discuss why financial, social and romantic circumstances are leading fewer people to have children,… more…
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  Will Labour reconsider the Chagos deal?

  2025-01-17 · 20:36 · 28.32 MB Open episode

  Will LabourAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Keir Starmer is stuck between the UN and Donald Trump. Under pressure from the International Court, Labour are due to relinquish British ownership of the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean. But the islands house a strategic US airbase, and the Prime Minister needs to maintain good relations with the incoming Trump administration. Andrew Marr, Hannah Barnes a… more…
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  Rachel Reeves won't resign (yet) - here's why

  2025-01-16 · 29:47 · 40.93 MB Open episode

  Rachel ReevesAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Rachel Reeves is under fire for her management of the country's finances. With suggestions of an impending income tax raise, some have called for her to resign. Andrew Marr and Will Dunn join Hannah Barnes to explain why the Chancellor won't quit - yet. Will Dunn also explains how government debt is calculated - and why the economic crash really might not ha… more…
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  The ideological contradictions of Trump 2

  2025-01-15 · 24:56 · 34.25 MB Open episode

  Pete HegsethMarco RubioAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Pete Hegseth, Marco Rubio, Elon Musk - what do these men have in common? Just a few days from Donald Trump’s second inauguration as US President, hearings to confirm the team around him have started in earnest and the incoming 47th president has managed to pull together a coalition of competing interests - different groups with different priorities - all of… more…
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  Could it be magic?: Inside Britain's boyband machine

  2025-01-13 · 25:48 · 35.45 MB Open episode

  Inside BritainAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The 90's is often heralded as the era of Blur, Oasis, Pulp - but this decade belongs as much to boybands as it does to Britpop. But what was behind these manufactured groups? What does this era reveal about Britain's relationship with class and masculinity? And will Robbie Williams' legacy be a CGI monkey? Tom Gatti is joined by senior commissioning editor a… more…
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  Could the government raise the top income tax rate?

  2025-01-10 · 23:27 · 32.21 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Would it be politically safe to go back on their promise not to raise income tax if the increase only affected high earners?, a listener writes in to ask. Hannah Barnes is joined by political editor Andrew Marr and associate political editor Rachel Cunliffe, and in the first half of the programme we hear from senior data journalist Ben Walker about whether t… more…
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  Elon Musk’s “outrageous” meddling in grooming gangs scandal

  2025-01-09 · 22:54 · 31.48 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Can Elon Musk reshape British democracy? The X-owning billionaire has waded into one of the darkest scandals in recent British history: the horrific rape and abuse of thousands of girls across the UK by so-called “grooming gangs”. Musk’s inflammatory posts on his social media platform, X, have prompted statements from Keir Starmer, questions from Kemi Badeno… more…
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  The end of America's global dominance

  2025-01-08 · 27:34 · 37.87 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Donald Trump is talking about the 'Gulf of America' but in reality the US is no where near as powerful as it once was. Kate Lamble is joined by this week's cover writer Robert D. Kaplan, as well as George Magnus and Jonny Ball. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get o… more…
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  Mackenzie Crook on talking to ghosts and playing skinny weirdos

  2025-01-06 · 32:17 · 44.35 MB Open episode

  Tom GattiAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Tom Gatti is joined by BAFTA award winning writer, director, and actor, Mackenzie Crook to discuss his acting career from The Office to Detectorists, as well as Crook's new book 'If Nick Drake Came to My House'. This conversation was recorded at the recent winter edition of the Cambridge Literary Festival. To find out more about the festival, or to watch an… more…
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  The New Statesman - trailer

  2025-01-01 · 0:33 · 790.20 KB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Submit a question for us to answer on a future podcast: www.newstatesman.com/youaskus Get our free daily politics newsletter, Morning Call: morningcall.substack.com Subscribe to the New Statesman. Get your first five weeks for just £5 at www.newstatesman.com/feb25 LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question… more…
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  The world in 2025

  2024-12-30 · 30:16 · 41.61 MB Open episode

  Hannah BarnesAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Trump round 2, instability in Europe, and power struggles in the Middle East. Hannah Barnes is joined by Katie Stallard and Wolfgang Münchau to take a look at the world in 2025. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍️ Enjo… more…
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  Politics 2024: The good, the bad, and the ugly

  2024-12-23 · 21:39 · 29.74 MB Open episode

  Hannah BarnesAndrew MarrAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Biggest gaffe? Dampest squib? Best political trolling? Hannah Barnes is joined by Andrew Marr and Freddie Hayward to go through the highs and the lows of UK politics in 2024. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍️ Enjoy t… more…
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  What Musk's money could do for Reform UK

  2024-12-20 · 19:21 · 26.60 MB Open episode

  Hannah BarnesRachel CunliffeAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  It's the last listener questions episode of 2024! Hannah Barnes is joined by Rachel Cunliffe and George Eaton to discuss Elon Musk's support and intentions for Reform UK. The team also consider how Children Not In School register could help increase children's safety and wellbeing, especially considering up to 300,000 children may have been missing from educ… more…
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  Emily Thornberry: I won't be on the welcome committee for Trump

  2024-12-19 · 27:45 · 38.13 MB Open episode

  Prince AndrewAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The team discuss two big political stories of the week; WASPI women and Prince Andrew's friendship with the alleged Chinese spy. And the New Statesman's policy correspondent Harry Clarke-Ezzidio sits down with Emily Thornberry, chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee. Submit a question for a future episode: You Ask Us LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New… more…
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  Torsten Bell: Is Britain's decline reversible?

  2024-12-18 · 34:40 · 47.64 MB Open episode

  Torsten BellAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This conversation was recorded at the Cambridge Literary Festival. To watch an extended version or to find out more about Cambridge Literary Festival please head to cambridgeliteraryfestival.com - The New Statesman’s business editor Will Dunn sat down with Torsten Bell, Labour MP for Swansea West, and former chief executive of the Resolution Foundation - a t… more…
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  How Paddington became the spokesbear for Britain

  2024-12-16 · 29:30 · 40.53 MB Open episode

  Michael BondAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  First conceived in 1956 by Michael Bond, the marmalade-loving immigrant from Peru has become an iconic British cultural figure – treasured for his chaotic nature, impeccable manners, and proximity to royalty. So, how did Paddington become the spokesbear for Britain, crossing political divides in the country, and one of the most commercially successful charac… more…
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  France's centre has collapsed, is the UK's next?

  2024-12-13 · 16:30 · 22.68 MB Open episode

  Heidi AlexanderAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The team answer listener questions on the appointment of Heidi Alexander to transport secretary and whether the UK's mainstream centrist politics are at risk from the far-right. Hannah Barnes is joined by Andrew Marr and George Eaton. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday… more…
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  Will Starmer engage with HTS?

  2024-12-12 · 17:03 · 23.42 MB Open episode

  Will StarmerShamima BegumAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Will his history as a human rights lawyer play a part? Will Shamima Begum be able to return? And why have all Syrian asylum claims been suspended? Hannah Barnes is joined by Andrew Marr and George Eaton to discuss Britain's reaction to the collapse of the Syrian regime and also Britain's trade talks with the EU. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman a… more…
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  What happens when a tyrant flees

  2024-12-11 · 31:47 · 43.66 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On Sunday Morning the sound of gunfire filled the air in Damascus. The noise, not of fighting, but celebrations. President Bashar al-Assad and his family had fled to Russia. A family which ruled for more than 50 years, brought down by a rebel offensive which had begun less than two weeks earlier. Kate Lamble is joined by Rajan Menon, Marcel Dirsus, and John… more…
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  The politics of faith: Britain's changing relationship with Christianity

  2024-12-09 · 35:26 · 48.69 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Is the Church experiencing an existential crisis? And what is the role of Christianity in modern Britain? Tom Gatti is joined by Pippa Bailey, David Sexton, and Madeleine Davies. Read: Conclave: this papal power struggle is high entertainment Read: The race for Lambeth Palace Read: The rise of cultural Christianity LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesma… more…
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  Hunter Biden and South Korea: What's going on in the world?

  2024-12-06 · 29:42 · 652.66 MB Open episode

  Hunter BidenHannah BarnesWill DunnKatie StallardAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Hannah Barnes is joined by Will Dunn and Katie Stallard to answer your economics questions AND try to make sense of some big world events this week. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via… more…
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  Labour’s swamp: Keir Starmer resets

  2024-12-05 · 30:01 · 41.25 MB Open episode

  Peter HymanAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Former Labour strategist and architect of the Labour missions, Peter Hyman, joins the New Statesman podcast to discuss Keir Starmer’s “plan for change” speech on Thursday. Hyman discusses the difficulties Labour will face in implementing their missions and is scathing about Whitehall, saying resistance from staffers is stifling innovation: “Three permanent s… more…
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  Is more devolution really a good thing?

  2024-12-04 · 26:57 · 37.02 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Labour’s white paper on how further devolution might work is due to be released in the next few weeks. It has been reported that the government is considering a reorganisation of local councils including abolishing some councils and replacing them with larger unitary authorities However, there have been suggestions Labour’s plans to bring power to the people… more…
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  Is the UK ready for AI innovation? | Sponsored

  2024-12-03 · 1:16:09 · 104.60 MB Open episode

  Sponsored ArtificialAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Artificial intelligence is fast becoming a part of life. The UK strives to become a global AI superpower. But do we have the talent, skills and regulatory framework to deliver on that? The New Statesman were media partners in a fascinating discussion hosted by 3M with technology and business leaders to explore how Britain can accelerate AI-driven innovation.… more…
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  Inside the UK's most influential record store

  2024-12-02 · 30:46 · 42.27 MB Open episode

  Banquet RecordsAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Banquet Records, in Kingston South-West London, are probably the most influential record store in the UK right now at helping an artist or a band secure a number one. How did they do it? Tom Gatti is joined by Hannah Barnes to discuss the kingmakers of the UK album charts, and also as December is upon us, how to get a Christmas number one. Read: Kingmakers o… more…
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  Wes Streeting: pouring in money won't change the NHS | Sponsored

  2024-11-30 · 16:52 · 23.19 MB Open episode

  Wes StreetingAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Wes Streeting is "a man in a hurry". In this episode, recorded in front of a live audience at the Labour party conference, the health secretary discusses his actions in government so far and his plans for NHS reform. Wes Streeting spoke to Hannah White, director of the Institute for Government, for this episode which is sponsored by the Institute for Governm… more…
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  Dazed and confused: how are new MPs adjusting to parliament?

  2024-11-29 · 19:30 · 26.79 MB Open episode

  free sweAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  They're terrified of the whips - and of their tiny majorities. From a “fresher’s fair” with free sweets to the struggles of finding a place to live, joining parliament is a lot like starting at University - but with the fate of the country in your hands. Andrew Marr and Rachel Cunliffe have been speaking to the new intake of MPs and join Hannah Barnes to ans… more…
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  The politics of assisted dying

  2024-11-28 · 30:50 · 42.37 MB Open episode

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  MPs are about to vote on arguably the biggest social change since abortion. ***If you enjoyed this, listen to our previous episode, "Is the UK ready for Assisted Dying?"*** Listen here: https://pod.fo/e/274d9c -- Kim Leadbeater’s private members bill proposing to legalise assisted dying faces a free vote on Friday November 29. In a free vote, MPs are not whi… more…
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  "A long conflict plays into Putin's hands" - is the end in sight?

  2024-11-27 · 29:12 · 40.13 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Last week, the US and the UK gave permission for long-range missiles to be used by Ukrainian forces against military facilities inside Russia for the first time. In response, Putin announced Russia had fired a new hypersonic intermediate-range missile at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. Meanwhile the rhetoric from the Russian government and the western media ha… more…
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  Autobahn at 50: How Kraftwerk defined modern music

  2024-11-25 · 27:42 · 38.06 MB Open episode

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  50 years ago this month the German band Kraftwerk released Autobahn – an album that not only marked a dramatic departure in their sound, but went on to change the entire course of contemporary music. With the title track, a 22-minute ode to the German motorway, Kraftwerk’s founding members Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider forged a modern musical language, u… more…
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  When will Labour Britain actually start to get good?

  2024-11-22 · 18:52 · 25.92 MB Open episode

  Labour BritainAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  And what's behind the global "incumbency curse" which has seen so many incumbent leaders ousted in 2024 elections? Hannah Barnes is joined by political editor Andrew Marr, and associate political editor Rachel Cunliffe to answer listener questions. Read Andrew's column: The UK’s broken system makes losers of us all LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesma… more…
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  Marr on Prescott: "I'm very upset he's gone"

  2024-11-21 · 30:32 · 41.95 MB Open episode

  Andrew MarrAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Andrew Marr pays tribute to "an extraordinary character" - the former Labour deputy Prime Minister and titan of Blair-era New Labour, who died on Thursday. Also, George Eaton interviews the David Lammy in New York. The foreign secretary opened his appearance at the UN security council with a declaration of "shame on Putin". In an interview with George Eaton,… more…
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  Sinn Féin's growing pains

  2024-11-20 · 30:39 · 42.13 MB Open episode

  Sinn FéinAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In 2020, Sinn Féin, a left-wing party born out of Ireland’s nationalist movement, claimed victory. At the time Ireland’s two major parties, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, went into coalition with each other, preventing Sinn Fein from forming a government. Sinn Fein’s leader, Mary-Lou McDonald proudly claimed that she would be the first female Taoiseach. Four yea… more…
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  Booker prize winner Samantha Harvey: "political choices are sculpting the surface of the earth"

  2024-11-18 · 20:41 · 28.43 MB Open episode

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  The author of Orbital says Elon Musk's "individualistic" future is "problematic in all sorts of ways". Samantha Harvey, winner of the 2024 Booker Prize for fiction speaks to Nicholas Harris in this episode of Culture from the New Statesman. She discusses how her novel portrays the politics and powers of the world from orbit, and why the de-orbiting of the IS… more…
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  How do we reduce the life expectancy gap?

  2024-11-16 · 24:18 · 33.41 MB Open episode

  National StatAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Where you live could drastically impact how long you live. According to the Office for National Statistics, a person in South Kensington, one of London’s wealthiest areas, can expect to live up to 16 years longer than someone in a more deprived area, like Blackpool. In this episode, host Sarah Dawood is joined by a panel of guests to discuss the stark health… more…
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  Will Team Trump push Labour to the right?

  2024-11-15 · 14:53 · 20.47 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  And what can Keir Starmer learn from Theresa May's relationship with Trump? (keep hands firmly in pockets) Read: Andrew Marr's weekly column LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email e… more…
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  The return of the Blairites

  2024-11-14 · 24:16 · 33.35 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  As Starmer contends with a fraught political landscape, he has increasingly turned to figures from the Blair administration: Jonathan Powell, Liz Lloyd, Peter Mandelson, Alan Milburn. What will this means for the factions within the current Labour government? We are also midway through COP29 which is taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan. Keir Starmer was only on… more…
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  Trump, Putin, and the future of Ukraine?

  2024-11-13 · 31:36 · 43.43 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Last month Russia gained the most Ukrainian territory since March 2022 when the war was in its infancy. At least 10,000 North Korean troops have also joined the fight, which will do little to replace the roughly 1,500 Russian soldiers killed or injured daily. And among all that Donald Trump was re-elected as US President. Kate Lamble is joined by Chris York,… more…
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  How anger defined 2024

  2024-11-11 · 34:32 · 47.44 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Why are we all becoming increasingly angry? And what did Donald Trump understand about harnessing this emotion to win back the presidency? Tom Gatti is joined by New Statesman columnist Sarah Manavis and psychoanalyst Josh Cohen. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get… more…
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  Fuel Poverty and Rising Costs: Who’s Struggling This Winter? | Sponsored

  2024-11-09 · 27:42 · 38.07 MB Open episode

  Fuel PovertyRising CostsSponsored FuelAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Fuel poverty is hitting homeowners, full-time workers, and young people. As energy prices rise and the cost of living crisis deepens, heating our homes is becoming increasingly difficult. In this episode, host Zoe Grunewald speaks with Jessica Taplin, CEO of British Gas Energy Trust, Martin Lord from Citizens Advice Essex, and Carol Shreve from Citizens Advi… more…
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  Are Reform UK a threat to Labour?

  2024-11-08 · 24:37 · 33.82 MB Open episode

  Nicholas HarrisAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Nicholas Harris reports from the new Labour seat of Southport, which was rocked by riots three months ago. There he found anger and resentment towards migrants. A listener asks if Reform UK now pose as much of a threat to Labour as they do to the Conservatives. Plus Rachel Cunliffe joins Hannah Barnes and Nicholas Harris to answer a listener who asks whether… more…
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  Trump: The Sequel - is the UK watching?

  2024-11-07 · 30:06 · 41.37 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Class? Gender? Economy? What did the Democrats get wrong, what did Trump get right, and how will the UK respond to this? Hannah Barnes is joined by senior editors George Eaton and Katie Stallard as the dust settles on the US election. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday… more…
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  US Election: What's at stake - for America and the world?

  2024-11-05 · 40:43 · 55.94 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The US has headed to the polls and we want to ask what’s at stake - what will a Trump or Harris victory mean for America, international diplomacy, even your finances. Kate Lamble is joined by senior editor Katie Stallard and New Statesman columnists Jill Filipovic and Sohrab Ahmari. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN… more…
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  Bezos, Murdoch, Musk: what drives the men who control our media?

  2024-11-04 · 26:43 · 36.71 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  What was behind the Washington Post's shock decision not to endorse a presidential candidate? Its owner, Jeff Bezos, has cited reasons of impartiality and a perception of bias. Others have suggested that the decision was financially motivated, made out of fear of losing support and contracts from a Trump government. Tom Gatti is joined by Alison Phillips, fo… more…
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  Could “abrasive” Kemi Badenoch ever be Prime Minister?

  2024-11-01 · 27:15 · 37.45 MB Open episode

  David GaukeAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  David Gauke reveals his pick for the Tory leadership “not without reservations”. As Labour deliver “hard decisions” in their first budget in 14 years, a listener asks if Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves are reliving Nick Clegg’s 2011. David Gauke, who served with Nick Clegg in government, gives his take. He joins Rachel Cunliffe and Hannah Barnes on our weekly… more…
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  Budget 2024: Will Labour's gamble pay off?

  2024-10-31 · 26:09 · 35.94 MB Open episode

  Rachel ReevesAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The first Labour budget in 14 years is "refreshing" but risky, say the IFS. Rachel Reeves has delivered her maiden budget in the House of Commons. As expected, thanks to leaks and pre-briefing over the preceding week or so, the Chancellor is raising employers' National Insurance, changing capital gains and inheritance tax, and increasing stamp duty. Andrew M… more…
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  Is American conservatism over?

  2024-10-30 · 27:54 · 613.22 MB Open episode

  Presidential ElectionsAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  One week from the US Presidential Elections, the race remains tight. There’s been renewed focus on Trump’s political rallies. At Madison Square Garden in New York Trump spoke to tens of thousands about the enemy from within, others who appeared likened Kamala Harris to a prostitute with pimp handlers, called her the antichrist and described Puerto Rico an is… more…
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  Why Britain can't move on from its 'blitz spirit'

  2024-10-28 · 27:31 · 37.82 MB Open episode

  Steve McQueenAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  A new film from Steve McQueen is about to hit cinema screens: Blitz. Set during the devastating German bombing raids of 1940 to 1941, it follows Saiorse Ronan as east end mum Rita, and her son George, played by Elliot Heffernan, as they travel across London searching for each other. In some ways, it’s a new look at history, Rita’s son is mixed race – and iss… more…
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  Labour's first three months: the voters' verdict

  2024-10-25 · 22:28 · 30.88 MB Open episode

  Andrew MarrHannah BarnesRachel CunliffeAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Andrew Marr, Hannah Barnes and Rachel Cunliffe hear from a focus group of voters in a marginal Kent constituency, to get their views on Labour's first three months in government. They reveal why they're struggling to trust "posh" Keir Starmer, whether they regret their vote, and which public figure they would love to see in parliament. This focus group was a… more…
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  This is how Labour can fill the 'black hole'

  2024-10-24 · 20:55 · 28.74 MB Open episode

  Ben ZarankoAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Ben Zaranko, senior research economist from the Institute for Fiscal Studies, takes us through the numbers ahead of next week's budget, and the New Statesman's political editor Andrew Marr takes us through the politics. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily… more…
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  Can we ever trust the US polls?

  2024-10-23 · 25:24 · 34.90 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  We’re just two weeks from the 2024 US Presidential election. Donald Trump is up against Kamala Harris. Polls are vanishingly close. They suggest Harris has a 53% chance of moving into the Oval office. But after years of incorrect predictions, can they be trusted? In this episode of Insight, Kate Lamble speaks with Scott Keeter from Pew Research centre as wel… more…
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  Who made Donald Trump?

  2024-10-21 · 27:58 · 38.43 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Donald Trump has reshaped American politics. But who shaped him? A new film has some answers. The Apprentice , written by Gabriel Sherman and directed by Ali Abasi, charts the rise of a young Trump (Sebastian Stan) under the caustic tutelage of bulldog lawyer Roy Cohn (Jeremy Strong). Megan Gibson interviews writer Gabriel Sherman to discuss the creative cha… more…
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  Will Kemi Badenoch split the Tories?

  2024-10-18 · 17:44 · 24.37 MB Open episode

  Will Kemi BadenochJames CleverlyAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  With "normal" James Cleverly out of the Tory leadership race, a listener asks if a Badenoch or Jenrick leadership would split the Conservative party in two. Andrew Marr, Hannah Barnes and Rachel Cunliffe answer listener questions in our weekly episode, You Ask Us - published every Friday. Also in this episode: do journalists talk about Westminster gossip too… more…
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  Should the government prescribe Ozempic?

  2024-10-17 · 23:56 · 32.89 MB Open episode

  Wes StreetingAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The health secretary Wes Streeting has suggested this week that weight loss injections should be used to get Britain back to work. Is this a good idea? And what does it miss from the root of the problem? Hannah Barnes is joined by political editor Andrew Marr and business editor Will Dunn. Read: Wes Streeting can’t solve unemployment with weight-loss drugs L… more…
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  Are we actually ready for assisted dying?

  2024-10-16 · 29:41 · 40.79 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This is a deeply personal, deeply divisive issue; and today a private members bill to permit assisted dying in the UK is being presented to the House of Commons. Politicians will have a free vote on the issue later this year. The New Statesman this week asks whether the UK and its care system is ready for such a law. In this episode we speak to those who've… more…
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  How do we solve the NHS productivity puzzle? | Sponsored

  2024-10-12 · 26:37 · 36.58 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The NHS is facing the most difficult period in its history. Just days into office, the new government declared the official position of the Department for Health and Social Care is that the NHS is “broken”. While there’s evidence NHS productivity has been growing at a faster rate than other public sectors over the last decade, major barriers still remain. Th… more…
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  Rachel Reeves on who will foot the budget bill

  2024-10-11 · 23:24 · 514.19 MB Open episode

  Rachel ReevesAndrew MarrAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Andrew Marr sits down for an exclusive interview with the Chancellor of the Exchequer. And later on in the episode the team discuss what we might have missed from Labour's first 100 days in power. Sign up to the New Statesman's daily politics newsletter: Morning Call Submit a question for a future episode: You Ask Us LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New States… more…
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  Nicola Sturgeon on Boris Johnson the “playground bully”

  2024-10-10 · 37:11 · 51.09 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Power shifts inside Number 10, a Tory leadership shock twist, and Sturgeon reviews Johnson’s book. **follow in your podcast app so you never miss an episode** Keir Starmer has made changes at the top of his Number 10 team. Sue Gray has been ousted as chief of staff and replaced by the Labour campaign supremo Morgan McSweeney. George Eaton and Rachel Cunliffe… more…
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  The US election result is already being legally challenged

  2024-10-09 · 37:17 · 51.24 MB Open episode

  Republic National CommitteeAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Right now the Republic National Committee is involved in around 120 legal cases across the US connected to the upcoming 2024 elections. It's predicted that we won't know the results of the election for days after the vote. And when we do it might very well be challenged. This is set to be the most litigious election in US history. So what does this mean prac… more…
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  Is our political funding system broken?

  2024-10-04 · 17:07 · 23.52 MB Open episode

  Rachel CunliffeAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  "If we don't like it, we should demand it changes," one listener writes in. Rachel Cunliffe is joined by Andrew Marr and George Eaton to answer listener questions, including if Andrew stands by his comments from February that Starmer would be radical, and whether Lebanon has a right to self-defence. Sign up to the New Statesman's daily politics newsletter: M… more…
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  What really happened at the Conservative Party party?

  2024-10-03 · 27:57 · 38.41 MB Open episode

  Rachel CunliffeAndrew MarrAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  And why is democracy a low priority for American voters? Rachel Cunliffe is joined by Andrew Marr, George Eaton, and Katie Stallard. Sign up to the New Statesman's daily politics newsletter: Morning Call Submit a question for a future episode: You Ask Us LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answe… more…
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  One year of devastation in the Middle East

  2024-10-02 · 33:36 · 46.16 MB Open episode

  October Sharone LifschitzAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On the 7th October Sharone Lifschitz's parents were taken as hostages by Hamas. One year later her father, along with almost 100 other hostages, have not returned and the entire region stands at a crossroads. Tens of thousands have been killed and millions displaced by the ensuing conflict as Israel have conducted air strikes, first on Gaza, currently on Leb… more…
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  Could conspiracy trump democracy in America?

  2024-09-26 · 40:25 · 55.54 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In a 2022 poll, a majority of Americans said they believe their government was corrupt and rigged, and more than a quarter believed it might soon be necessary to take up arms against it. Conspiracy theories have ripped across America’s political landscape for decades, but in the last 10 years the divide between fact and fiction has become almost indistinguis… more…
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  "Intensity, fury, passion": Starmer's conference speech

  2024-09-24 · 21:43 · 29.84 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  "A very dark speech, very serious, very closely argued, but there was passion there, but the passion was anger" - Andrew Marr reacts after Keir Starmer's speech at Labour party conference, the first Labour prime minister to do so in 15 years. We also hear from David Blunkett, Wes Streeting MP, Baroness Taylor, and Henry Tufnell MP, on the key takeaways from… more…
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  Can Rachel Reeves turn the page on Labour's pessimism?

  2024-09-23 · 29:42 · 40.81 MB Open episode

  Rachel ReevesAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  We're coming to you from Liverpool where Rachel Reeves has just delivered her keynote speech at this year's Labour Party Conference. There were lots of smiles in the Chancellor's speech as well as the commitment to the tough economic decisions that she has to make, but has she managed to turn the page on Labour's rough beginning in government? Hannah Barnes… more…
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  Giveaways and Sue Gray's pay, do they matter?

  2024-09-20 · 17:30 · 24.04 MB Open episode

  Sue GrayAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Labour Party Conference is just around the corner and the party needs to tell a story about the bigger picture for their time in government, but could this get lost amongst the smaller stories cropping up around free clothes and the chief of staff's pay? Hannah Barnes, associate editor, is joined in the studio by Andrew Marr, political editor, and George Eat… more…
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  Ed Davey thinks he could be leader of the opposition

  2024-09-19 · 24:33 · 33.74 MB Open episode

  Ed DaveyRachel CunliffeAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Conference season is underway and Ed Davey sat down with the New Statesman's Rachel Cunliffe to set out his party's ambitions to become the party of opposition. We also hear from Wes Streeting and the political battle for NHS reform. Hannah Barnes is joined in the studio by Andrew Marr, political editor, and Rachel Cunliffe, associate political editor. Ed Da… more…
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  Led By Donkeys: "Liz Truss was fair game"

  2024-09-16 · 38:38 · 53.07 MB Open episode

  Will DunnAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Will Dunn meets the political pranksters who sent Liz Truss fleeing in rage. **Follow on your podcast app to get new episodes as soon as they're released** From films detailing Conservative hypocrisy projected on Parliament buildings, to remote-controlled lettuce banners unfurling over the head of the former Prime Minister, Led By Donkeys have been a regular… more…
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  Why is US politics "so mad"?

  2024-09-13 · 24:57 · 34.29 MB Open episode

  Freddie HaywardAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Freddie Hayward rejoins the podcast in his new role as US correspondent to answer listener questions on the weird world of US politics. **Hit 'follow' on your podcast app to get new episodes first** He speaks to Hannah Barnes and Rachel Cunliffe to discuss how Keir Starmer’s commitment to “tough choices” compares with the Kamala Harris campaign, and how US e… more…
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  Has Rachel Reeves made a “huge mistake”?

  2024-09-12 · 32:12 · 44.24 MB Open episode

  Rachel ReevesAndrew MarrAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  “She’s done an awful lot of damage to morale,” says Andrew Marr. Hit “Follow” in your podcast app to get new episodes as soon as they publish Chancellor Rachel Reeves secured a victory in Parliament for her proposed changes to the Winter Fuel allowance. But the move has divided the Labour party, angered voters, and possibly tarnished Keir Starmer’s authority… more…
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  Losing Gaza

  2024-09-09 · 41:15 · 56.66 MB Open episode

  Losing GazaFollowing HamasAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  “We cannot know what sort of human beings will emerge from this.” Following Hamas’s deadly attack on 7 October 2023, Israel’s military response has been described as “inevitable”. Eleven months on, the scope and ferocity of that military response has stunned the world. In this episode of the podcast we speak to four of the writers who contributed to the New… more…
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  Is Jeremy Corbyn trolling Keir Starmer?

  2024-09-06 · 18:36 · 25.56 MB Open episode

  Jeremy CorbynAndrew MarrAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The former Labour leader’s new coalition could be “a real force” in Parliament, says Andrew Marr. **Hit ‘Follow’ in your podcast app to get every episode as soon as it drops** Jeremy Corbyn has formed a new “Independent Alliance” of MPs, united around opposition to the Gaza war. Answering a listener question on this “You Ask Us” episode, Andrew Marr says Cor… more…
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  Grenfell prosecutions are now “essential” - Andrew Marr

  2024-09-05 · 26:29 · 36.40 MB Open episode

  Andrew MarrAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The Grenfell report is damning. Will there finally be justice for Grenfell? -- After seven long years the Grenfell Inquiry has published its damning verdict: the 72 deaths caused by the Grenfell Tower fire were completely avoidable. The 1500-page report names and shames companies and government bodies who’s choices and actions led to the deaths. In this epis… more…
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  Can Oasis bring back Cool Britannia?

  2024-08-29 · 21:36 · 29.68 MB Open episode

  Cool BritanniaLiam GallagherAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Noel and Liam Gallagher have managed the impossible. They've apparently buried the hatchet and announced that Oasis is coming back in 2025. Is this the return of Cool Britannia? Rachel Cunliffe, associate editor, is joined by George Eaton, senior editor, to answer listener questions about ex-MP's jobs, SPADs, and the politics of Britpop. Sign up to the New S… more…
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  "Things will get worse": is austerity back?

  2024-08-28 · 24:43 · 33.96 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On Tuesday morning Keir Starmer addressed the nation and warned that Labour’s first Budget “is going to be painful”, suggesting that tax rises are on the way. While the prime minister stressed that those with the “broadest shoulders should bear the heavier burden”, he warned that he won’t “shy away from making unpopular decisions”, raising the question of wh… more…
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  Should Labour push harder on immigration?

  2024-08-23 · 15:18 · 21.03 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  A listener asks: will Keir Starmer and the Labour government attempt to change the conversation around immigration, or continue with a more hawkish stance in an attempt to win over reform voters? Hannah Barnes and George Eaton discuss in our latest listener questions episode. They also answer questions on how the electorate might change by the next election… more…
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  Tories "scent blood" over Labour union deals

  2024-08-21 · 16:29 · 22.65 MB Open episode

  Nhs staffservice workerstrain driversAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Labour have agreed pay deals with NHS staff, public service workers and now train drivers - but they've handed the conservatives an effective attack line. Are Labour really beholden to "union paymasters"? And can they sustain pay rises while cutting the winter fuel allowance? Hannah Barnes and George Eaton discuss on the New Statesman podcast. Also in this e… more…
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  Elon Musk is The Joker of politics

  2024-08-16 · 12:03 · 16.57 MB Open episode

  Hannah BarnesAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  And should Starmer be trying to befriend Elon Musk? Hannah Barnes, associate editor, is joined by senior editor George Eaton to answer this week's listener questions. Sign up to the New Statesman's daily politics newsletter: Morning Call Submit a question for a future episode: You Ask Us LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STAT… more…
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  Can Keir Starmer unite a divided nation?

  2024-08-15 · 19:09 · 26.33 MB Open episode

  Can Keir StarmerAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The unrest and violence which gripped the country last week after the killing of three young girls seems to have halted for the time being. A brief sigh of relief. But this doesn’t mean that the anger - which was unleashed on asylum seekers, police, mosques, and local communities - or what may lie beneath it, has gone away. The prime minister promised that r… more…
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  Are Gen Z the loneliest generation in human history?

  2024-08-12 · 44:21 · 60.93 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The number of children who say they feel lonely at school more than doubled between 2012 and 2018, and Britons aged 16-29 are more than twice as likely to report feeling often or always lonely as those aged over 70. A report by the think tank Onward found that one in five Britons aged 18-24 have one or no close friends, a proportion that has tripled in the p… more…
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  What's the most likely replacement for the House of Lords?

  2024-08-09 · 16:07 · 22.15 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  If the Labour party in the next 5 years decide to get rid of the House of Lords, what is the most likely option for a replacement? Should there be upper and lower age limits for politicians? What are the rules for becoming a lobby journalist? Who decides who gets in, and can a journalist be kicked out? Hannah Barnes, associate editor, is joined by Rachel Cun… more…
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  Thousands join anti-racism protests, is this a turning point?

  2024-08-08 · 27:30 · 37.78 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  After over a week of violence and unrest, it was feared last night that the riots would gather even more momentum, targeting immigration offices and centres across the country. Instead, we saw an outpouring of solidarity and counter-protests took place. Hannah Barnes, associate editor, is joined by Rachel Cunliffe, associate political editor, and Nick Harris… more…
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  Former Chief Prosecutor: "We've forgotten about those three little girls"

  2024-08-05 · 17:50 · 24.51 MB Open episode

  Former Chief ProsecutorAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This weekend, far-right riots and violence have continued to spread across the country after the killing of three young girls in Southport last week. Hundreds of people have been arrested following violent altercations and the destruction and burning of hotels in Rotherham and Tamworth where asylum seekers were living. Nazir Afzal was a Chief Crown Prosecuto… more…
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  What happens practically when a MP has the whip suspended?

  2024-08-02 · 18:28 · 25.38 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Should Starmer be more open to challenge from his party? Did the Blair government carefully chose to ignore housing issues because they thought doing anything would alienate middle class voters? What events lead to the dissolution of he Whig party and how does it correlate to the Tories now? This is our weekly listener questions episode, You Ask Us. Hannah B… more…
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  How disinformation turned Southport's tragedy into violence

  2024-08-01 · 21:37 · 29.71 MB Open episode

  Hannah BarnesRachel CunliffeAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Hannah Barnes, associate editor, is joined by Rachel Cunliffe, associate political editor to discuss the horrific events in Southport, violence on the streets, and how Labour plan to fill their financial black hole. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily pol… more…
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  How to fix Britain's social housing crisis

  2024-07-29 · 31:58 · 43.93 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Britain faces a severe housing crisis. But while high interest rates, mortgages, and sky high prices in the private rental market dominate headlines, Britain's diminishing social housing stock gets less attention. The supply shortages, landlord mismanagement, and unsafe conditions often seen in social housing are all issues that the new Labour government wil… more…
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  Should funding for GB News be considered a political donation?

  2024-07-26 · 15:33 · 21.37 MB Open episode

  Ben HouchenAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  What do parliamentary private secretaries, aka 'bag carriers', really do? How will Ben Houchen fare as a mayor in opposition? How much will Labour commit to international development? And should funding for GB News be considered a political donation? Hannah Barnes, associate editor, is joined by George Eaton, senior editor, and Freddie Hayward, political cor… more…
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  Starmer suspends seven MPs, what precedent does this set?

  2024-07-25 · 25:55 · 35.62 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Keir Starmer’s leadership of the Labour party has been described countless times over the past 4 years as ‘ruthless’, and this week we saw this in action for the first time as prime minister withdrawing the Labour whip from seven MPs who voted with an SNP amendment to scrap the two child cap in certain benefits. Hannah Barnes, associate editor, is joined by… more…
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  Andrew Marr: Kamala Harris is "empowered and freed"

  2024-07-23 · 25:14 · 34.68 MB Open episode

  Andrew MarrAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In a surprise social media post this weekend, Joe Biden stood down from his re-election campaign and endorsed VP Kamala Harris. Significant support has mounted in the past 48 hours for Harris, but how does this change the presidential race? Hannah Barnes, associate editor at the New Statesman, is joined by political editor Andrew Marr to discuss the developm… more…
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  How long is Starmer's "honeymoon" period?

  2024-07-19 · 13:29 · 18.53 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The new PM has been in office a couple of weeks, but you've already asked how long he's got. In our weekly "You Ask Us" episode, Hannah Barnes and Rachel Cunliffe answer listener questions on how long Keir Starmer has before the Conservatives can form a coherent opposition, how a Labour government will approach China, and the things that have surprised them… more…
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  Will Labour's "Great British Energy" deliver?

  2024-07-18 · 21:10 · 29.08 MB Open episode

  Will LabourEd MilibandAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Clean energy by 2023? We're "pretty far off". Ed Miliband today made his first parliamentary speech as the new Energy Secretary, hailing the Labour government's progress on their energy plans. Central to their goal to reach clean energy by 2023 is their proposal for a new publicly owned energy firm, Great British Energy. Sustainability correspondent Megan Ke… more…
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  King's speech reveals Starmer's uncommon ambition

  2024-07-17 · 29:38 · 40.72 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  "It's been a long time since we've had a government with this level of ambition" - George Eaton Black Rod has been summoned and the weighty wooden doors swung open on a new parliamentary year. At the State Opening of Parliament, Keir Starmer's government unveiled their ambitious legislative agenda through the King's speech, which introduced a bumper 39 bills… more…
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  ADHD in the criminal justice system | Sponsored

  2024-07-17 · 12:16 · 16.87 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This episode was initiated and funded by Takeda UK Ltd. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects millions worldwide, yet its presence within the criminal justice system is often misunderstood or overlooked. In this podcast we navigate the complex landscape where ADHD and the criminal justice system intercept; shedding light on the unique chall… more…
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  Andrew Marr: What if the Trump assassination attempt had succeeded?

  2024-07-16 · 24:06 · 33.11 MB Open episode

  Andrew MarrAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Donald Trump has been greeted like a messiah at the Republican National Convention. But what if that bullet had been an inch to the right? Just over 48 hours after narrowly escaping death from a gunman’s bullet, Trump has been confirmed as the Republican Party’s candidate for president in the upcoming election. He has named critic-turned-loyalist JD Vance as… more…
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  Trump shooting: what the Democrats must do now

  2024-07-15 · 32:39 · 44.87 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Trump loyalists are blaming Democrats for inciting the assassination attempt on the former President. How should Dems respond? Republicans and Democrats alike have rightly condemned the shocking attack on former US President Donald Trump which left a bystander dead, two more injured and the presumptive Republican candidate bloodied but defiant. However Trump… more…
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  What does Labour's "growth worth having" actually mean?

  2024-07-12 · 15:06 · 20.75 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Labour want to distinguish themselves from Boris Johnson's "levelling up". What are they planning instead? Hannah Barnes, Rachel Cunliffe and Freddie Hayward answer listener questions on Labour's growth strategy, and whether the new government's plans will impact individuals' personal finances. They also discuss the new "rising star" Labour MPs to look out f… more…
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  The Conservative party's very public nervous breakdown

  2024-07-11 · 20:17 · 27.88 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The Conservative party are scrapping it out to have their visions of the future of the party heard and things are getting messy. Hannah Barnes, associate editor, is joined by Rachel Cunliffe, associate political editor, and Freddie Hayward, political correspondent. Read: Kemi Badenoch is the early front-runner for the Tory leadership Sign up to the New State… more…
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  How will global affairs define the Starmer era?

  2024-07-10 · 24:10 · 33.22 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Today is the day we see our Labour government on the world stage for the first time. Starmer is in Washington today for the 75th summit of the Nato defence alliance. Ahead of the summit Starmer has met with President Joe Biden and praised the UK-US special relationship. Starmer has also told reporters that his plan to raise defence spending to 2.5% was “cast… more…
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  Andrew Marr: "The smell in Whitehall? An invigorating reek of change."

  2024-07-09 · 22:27 · 30.86 MB Open episode

  Andrew MarrAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  A record number of new MPs are flooding through Westminster, Starmer has been on a tour of the UK, and this morning the metro mayors gathered in Downing Street. What is the new reality for the UK? Do we need to think seriously about electoral reform? And how is Macron going to get out of his political deadlock? Hannah Barnes, associate editor, is joined by A… more…
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  What can we learn from Labour's first days in power?

  2024-07-08 · 26:38 · 36.60 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Since forming a new government on Friday, Keir Starmer's cabinet has been hard at work across the weekend to prove to the nation that they are a government of service. Hannah Barnes, associate editor, is joined by Rachel Cunliffe, associate political editor, and Freddie Hayward, political correspondent, to discuss surprise appointments, early policy announce… more…
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  Election results: Welcome to Labour Britain

  2024-07-05 · 39:56 · 54.86 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The UK has just voted in its 7th ever Labour prime minister, Keir Starmer. As the results from yesterday’s general election trickled in overnight it became clear that this was not so much a story of Labour victory, as it was of Tory defeat. The last 14 years of conservative rule has dismantled both the country and much of the party’s once loyal supporters. ‘… more…
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  What to expect when you're expecting ... a new government

  2024-07-04 · 24:40 · 33.88 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Today the country heads to the polls to decide who will be in government for the next five years. Hannah Barnes, associate editor, is joined by Rachel Cunliffe, associate political editor, and senior data journalist to go through the key timings and processes of the day, what we know so far and what to look out for. Sign up to the New Statesman's daily polit… more…
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  The penultimate day of Tory Rome

  2024-07-03 · 29:07 · 40.01 MB Open episode

  Tory RomeAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In a final poll published before the election things have never looked worse for the Conservatives, Rishi Sunak has expressed fear that he might lose his seat, and Boris Johnson has been wheeled out at the 11th hour. How long will it take for the Tories to come back from this and where will they begin? Hannah Barnes, associate editor, is joined by the New St… more…
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  How many hours a week should a prime minster be working?

  2024-07-02 · 19:15 · 26.45 MB Open episode

  Another ReformAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Another Reform UK candidate has stepped down to back the Tories as the “vast majority” of her fellow candidates are “racist, misogynistic and bigoted”, the Conservatives have launched an attack campaign on Keir Starmer, claiming he is work-shy, and the Tory leadership contest may or may not be underway. Rachel Cunliffe, associate political editor, is joined… more…
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  Andrew Marr: To succeed, Starmer must upset a lot of people

  2024-07-01 · 29:31 · 40.56 MB Open episode

  Andrew MarrAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In order to succeed in a first term in government, to deliver for working people, Keir Starmer will need to enforce some quietly radical change. And doing so will upset quite a lot of people ... It's the last week of the campaign and Hannah Barnes, associate editor, is joined by political editor Andrew Marr, and political correspondent Freddie Hayward. As we… more…
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  What's happening in Northern Ireland? and should polling be banned?

  2024-06-28 · 18:19 · 25.18 MB Open episode

  Finn McRedmondAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  It's listener question time! Freddie Hayward, political correspondent, is joined by Finn McRedmond, junior commissioning editor and writer, to answer questions on Northern Ireland, personal approval ratings, presidential debates, and polling influence. Sign up to the New Statesman's daily politics newsletter: Morning Call Submit a question for a future episo… more…
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  On the road with Corbyn, Farage, and Lammy

  2024-06-27 · 34:03 · 46.79 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Today New Statesman is publishing an election special issue of the magazine which includes our election endorsement as well as in-depth political interviews with Jeremy Corbyn, Nigel Farage, and David Lammy. Rachel Cunliffe, associate political editor, is joined in the studio by George Eaton, senior editor, and editor-in-chief Jason Cowley. Sign up to the Ne… more…
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  Up all night to Bet Lucky

  2024-06-26 · 29:47 · 40.92 MB Open episode

  Bet Lucky AnotherAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Another day, another flurry of betting allegations. More and more parties are now being dragged into the gambling scandal, but should we discern some distinction between the nature of these bets and their repercussions? Hannah Barnes, associate editor, is joined by Freddie Hayward, political correspondent, and Ben Walker, senior data journalist. Sign up to t… more…
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  Andrew Marr: "If I were Sunak, I'd be wailing under the table"

  2024-06-25 · 21:53 · 30.08 MB Open episode

  Andrew MarrAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Everything's been going so badly for the prime minister, one can't help but admire the fact that he's carrying on. Hannah Barnes, associate editor, is joined by Andrew Marr, political editor, to discuss the developments in the betting scandal, how Nigel Reform lost the right, and why Labour failed to win over the Murdoch empire. Sign up to the New Statesman'… more…
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  Is GamblingGate the new PartyGate?

  2024-06-24 · 22:02 · 30.29 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  We’re in the penultimate week of campaigning, which may come as a relief to those suffering from election fatigue - maybe no one more so than Rishi Sunak. The prime minister has not had a particularly smooth weekend as the Tory betting scandal continues to rumble on … Hannah Barnes, associate editor, is joined by George Eaton, senior editor, to discuss the l… more…
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  Rishi Sunak is campaigning through gritted teeth

  2024-06-21 · 21:12 · 29.13 MB Open episode

  Ed DaveyAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  We were bestowed yet another leadership TV special last night, Ed Davey said sorry for tuition fees, Rishi Sunak said sorry for Liz Truss, and Keir Starmer said sorry for Jeremy Corbyn. But one unmissable feature of the night was the grimace on the prime ministers face as the impassioned audience put their questions to him. Rachel Cunliffe, associate politic… more…
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  Stop The Bets!

  2024-06-20 · 24:16 · 33.35 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The Tory gambling scandal respawned last night when it was revealed that a met officer working in Rishi Sunak's protection team had been arrested over alleged bets, and also being looked into by the Gambling Commission is Laura Saunders - a Conservative candidate who happens to be married to the director of campaigns in CCHQ. The team also discuss the three… more…
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  Is there still momentum for Scottish independence?

  2024-06-19 · 30:58 · 42.55 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  "Vote SNP for Scotland to become an independent country" - bold letters shout from the first page of the SNP manifesto. But is there still momentum for independence in Scotland? And what else is John Swinney pledging in his fight to retain seats from the hands of Scottish Labour. Hannah Barnes, associate editor, is joined by Chris Deerin, Scotland editor, an… more…
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  Andrew Marr: Labour must prepare for the turning tide

  2024-06-18 · 22:16 · 30.60 MB Open episode

  Andrew MarrAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Labour are set to win a majority, if not a supermajority, but in these politically fragmented times will people who vote for the party necessarily stay loyal in their support after July the fifth? Hannah Barnes, associate editor, is joined by political editor Andrew Marr to discuss the changing political tides, Starmer's continued struggle with tax and Corby… more…
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  How Reform UK found £50billion down the back of the sofa

  2024-06-17 · 32:09 · 44.18 MB Open episode

  Richard TiceAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Nigel Farage and Richard Tice have been playing good cop bad cop today in Merthyr Tydfil, not launching Reform UK's manifesto, but the party's "contract". The pitch contains some dramatic pledges and mathematical gymnastics. Hannah Barnes, associate editor, is joined by Rachel Cunliffe, associate political editor. Sign up to the New Statesman's daily politic… more…
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  Why is Jeremy Hunt love bombing affluent voters in Surrey?

  2024-06-14 · 23:09 · 31.81 MB Open episode

  Jeremy HuntAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On today's episode of listener questions: How many of them 2019 manifesto commitments have been met?; Who will be the biggest name to lose their seat?; If Jeremy Corbyn wins as an independent, assuming he'd like to continue to sit with old allies, could he sit on the government benches?; Is there a reason why D-Day is a bigger deal than eg Boris stealing a j… more…
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  Money Money Money (Keir Starmer's version)

  2024-06-13 · 32:23 · 44.50 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In the words of ABBA, and Keir Starmer, Money Money Money - the Labour leader announced this morning in Manchester that wealth creation was the ‘number one priority’ for the party. Hannah Barnes, associate editor, is joined by Rachel Cunliffe, associate political editor, and senior editor George Eaton to analyse the final manifesto's of the week from Labour… more…
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  The Conservatives are headed for a "superdefeat"

  2024-06-12 · 25:25 · 34.92 MB Open episode

  Grant ShappsAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Grant Shapps has said that Labour could be on course for a “supermajority”, perhaps a more accurate way of viewing it is that the Conservatives are on course for a "superdefeat". But if the Tory vote crashes the votes aren't necessarily going to Labour, so how will they be split? Hannah Barnes, associate editor, is joined by senior data journalist Ben Walker… more…
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  Andrew Marr: Could Tory tax cuts hurt the poorest?

  2024-06-11 · 26:05 · 35.83 MB Open episode

  Andrew MarrAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  It's Tory manifesto Tuesday and the party is leading with pledges to make homes more affordable for first time buyers as well as a fresh new batch of tax cuts. But where is the money coming from to afford this? When the Conservatives say "welfare reform", what exactly do they mean? Hannah Barnes, associate editor, is joined by political editor Andrew Marr. T… more…
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  Does the Lib Dem manifesto add up?

  2024-06-10 · 30:45 · 42.24 MB Open episode

  Lib DemAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  It's manifesto week! It's week three of the election campaign and parties are set to deliver their manifestos in the coming days. This was kicked off today with the launch of the Lib Dem manifesto. So what have they pledged? Do the numbers add up? And does it really matter if they don't? The team also discuss what's been happening politically over the weeken… more…
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  Has Rishi Sunak just destroyed his own campaign?

  2024-06-07 · 16:26 · 22.59 MB Open episode

  Finn McRedmondAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Freddie, Ben and podcast newcomer Finn McRedmond answer listener questions. By deserting the D-day commemorations, Rishi Sunak has dealt his own campaign a massive blow and handed Keir Starmer and Nigel Farage explosive attack lines. In this special election edition of You Ask Us, the team answer your questions about the threat to the Conservatives from Refo… more…
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  Who really holds power on the left?

  2024-06-06 · 22:37 · 31.08 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The most powerful person on the left of British politics is not Keir Starmer. So who is it? This week the New Statesman published the 2024 Left Power List, which ranks the 50 most influential people in British politics. George Eaton edited the list and joins Hannah Barnes and Freddie Hayward on the New Statesman podcast to discuss who's up, who's down, and w… more…
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  Who's going to win the "£2,000" debate?

  2024-06-05 · 34:34 · 47.48 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Starmer and Sunak went head to head for the first time last night in their TV debate. Did we learn anything new? Not particularly. But the story dominating the headlines today is Sunak's claim that people would pay around £2,000 more in tax if Labour wins the election. He said that figure had been calculated by "independent Treasury officials". Starmer calle… more…
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  Andrew Marr: “Reform means game over for the Conservatives”

  2024-06-04 · 23:52 · 32.80 MB Open episode

  Andrew MarrAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Nigel Farage is back ... what does this mean for the Conservatives and the future of the right in Britain? The team also discuss the Lib Dems pledge for social care, and why the main two parties refuse to talk about this issue which is affecting a high proportion of the electorate. Hannah Barnes, associate editor, is joined by political editor Andrew Marr, a… more…
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  Why Starmer needs to embrace nuclear weapons now

  2024-06-03 · 23:44 · 32.62 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Labour have launched their defence plans, leading with their 'triple lock' which focuses on nuclear submarines and a constant at sea deterrent for the UK. Does this departure from Labour's 2016 stance represent a change in the party or a change in the state of global affairs? Meanwhile, today the Conservatives have focused their energy on the Equality Act an… more…
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  Has Rishi Sunak made a big mistake?

  2024-05-31 · 26:16 · 36.09 MB Open episode

  Ed DaveyAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Could the Conservatives become the third party? Is Ed Davey being too frivolous? Has Rishi Sunak made a huge mistake? And why do we still talk about older people like they're the Second World War generation? Rachel Cunliffe, associate political editor, and Freddie Hayward, political correspondent, answer listener questions and give their campaign highlights… more…
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  Is Labour purging the left of the party?

  2024-05-30 · 23:12 · 31.87 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  One week down, five to go. The Diane Abbott row continues to be a tricky thorn in Keir Starmer's side, and in the past 24 hours there have been more reports that candidates and MPs have been barred from standing. Is this a purge on the left of the party? Hannah Barnes, associate editor, and Rachel Cunliffe, associate political editor, also discuss the launch… more…
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  Labour's grand mishandling of the Diane Abbott row

  2024-05-29 · 22:43 · 31.22 MB Open episode

  Diane AbbottToday LabourAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Today Labour announced some bold plans for the NHS, stating that they would clear the Tory backlog in their first time. However this has been completely overshadowed by the mishandling of Diane Abbott's position in the party. This morning, Abbott, who has served as Labour MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington since being elected in 1987, has announced tha… more…
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  Andrew Marr: "The Conservatives have fallen apart"

  2024-05-28 · 19:52 · 27.30 MB Open episode

  Andrew MarrAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  For the next six weeks we’re bringing you new episodes every weekday, with updates on the party campaigns, reaction from around the UK and the best polling analysis with our experts. Hannah Barnes, associate editor, is joined by Andrew Marr, political editor, and Freddie Hayward, political correspondent, to discuss the developments over the busy bank holiday… more…
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  Political ads are embracing legal loopholes and playing dirty

  2024-05-27 · 22:36 · 31.05 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Political advertising in the UK has been a largely regulated space, that us up until about a decade ago. Historically, political advertising has been banned from broadcast aside from a small allotted period of time in the run up to an election. However, as the times are-a-changin, and technology and advertising formats have evolved, political parties have fo… more…
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  Will Farage get a job with Trump? Why can't the water companies go bankrupt?

  2024-05-24 · 22:20 · 30.68 MB Open episode

  Will DunnAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On Monday we published an investigation by business editor Will Dunn into England's water and sewage crisis. Will joins Hannah Barnes, associate editor, and Freddie Hayward, political correspondent, on this episode of You Ask Us to answer some listener questions on the water companies. The team also give their 90:50:10 predictions for this year in British po… more…
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  Rishi Sunak has already given up

  2024-05-23 · 36:58 · 50.80 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  After a day of increasing speculation, Rishi Sunak called the next general election which will take place on the 4th of July. Sadly, for him, he was almost drowned by the pouring rain, and drowned out by the pounding of D:Ream's ‘Things Can Only Get Better', the song widely known as Labour's 1997 anthem. To kick of the New Statesman's general election covera… more…
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  "Heat or eat": how to help millions in fuel poverty | sponsored

  2024-05-22 · 24:55 · 34.24 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Fuel poverty is on the rise with millions of households in England having to choose whether to “heat or eat”. Last year, the Government estimated almost 9 million households could be classed as “fuel poor”. This means that, after housing costs, more than 10 per cent of their household income would be spent on heating. Covid supply disruptions and the war in… more…
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  The Great Stink: how England came to swim in sewage

  2024-05-20 · 34:26 · 47.31 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The sea is no longer safe to swim in, tomatoes are growing on beaches from seeds in undigested human faeces, and rivers are awash with pig’s blood. When did everything start to go wrong, and who bears the brunt of this grotesque responsibility? The Great Stink by Will Dunn is this week’s cover story and you can find it here LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New… more…
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  Are there any Tory MPs Labour wouldn't welcome?

  2024-05-17 · 30:56 · 42.51 MB Open episode

  Tory MPs LabourAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  It's a defection listener questions special. We’ve had lots of questions come in this week about defection, prompted by the surprise and somewhat contentious defection of the once Conservative MP for Dover and Deal, Natalie Elphicke, to Labour last week. To help guide us through Hannah Barnes, associate editor, is joined in the studio by Rachel Cunliffe, ass… more…
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  Will Starmer stick to his pledges?

  2024-05-16 · 21:16 · 29.22 MB Open episode

  Will StarmerAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This morning Keir Starmer has laid out six key pledges for a Labour government, should they win power this election year. So what is the Labour leader promising, and will those promises be kept? Hannah Barnes, associate editor, is joined on the New Statesman podcast by Freddie Hayward, political correspondent, and George Eaton, senior editor. LISTEN AD-FREE:… more…
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  Hilary Cass: "Do I regret doing it? Absolutely not"

  2024-05-13 · 1:01:44 · 84.79 MB Open episode

  Hilary CassAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Just over a month ago Dr Hilary Cass published her landmark review of gender identity services for children and young people. In her last UK media interview before her team wrap up, she spoke to the New Statesman about the four years it took to compile and complete the review, as well as the reflections she’s had since it was published and criticisms that ha… more…
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  Who would want Rishi Sunak's job now?

  2024-05-10 · 11:34 · 15.90 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Are any Tories desperate enough to take over as Prime Minister? In our listener questions episode, You Ask Us, Rachel Cunliffe, George Eaton and Freddie Hayward answer your questions on whether any Conservative MPs would really want to take over as PM before the next election, and how on earth they will explain Britain's failing economy during the election c… more…
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  Defeat and defection: Tories are down bad

  2024-05-09 · 20:17 · 27.89 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The longer the Conservatives hang on, the worse it gets. Last week Rishi Sunak lost 474 councillors, the constituency of Blackpool south, and Andy Street’s West Midlands mayoral. And yesterday things went from bad to worse for Sunak with a surprise defection to Labour from Natalie Elphicke MP for Dover and Deal. The Conservatives can’t seem to escape this en… more…
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  How can life sciences investment make the UK healthier? | Sponsored

  2024-05-08 · 32:39 · 44.86 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The UK is on course for a huge rise in preventable illness. The Health Foundation charity predicts that by 2040, one in five adults will be living with a serious condition, such as cancer, dementia or heart disease. Meanwhile, economic activity is stagnating, with roughly 2.8 million people currently out of work due to ill health, according to the latest fig… more…
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  What do we really know about ‘Starmerism’?

  2024-05-06 · 28:28 · 39.11 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Keir Starmer is the man poised to be the next leader of the UK. But he is also a man of whom many - including those in his own party - have asked: what does he stand for? Four years after Starmer became leader of the Labour party we know a little more about him. We’ve heard about his childhood, the pebble-dashed semi and his time at the Crown Prosecution Ser… more…
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  Election Special: "by and large, the country has moved against the government"

  2024-05-03 · 27:08 · 37.28 MB Open episode

  Election SpecialAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  It has been a terrible night for the Conservatives who have lost councillors, constituencies, and new Mayoral positions to Labour. Keir Starmer has called this result a sign to move on and for Rishi Sunak to call a general election. So far the Tories have held onto the Tees Valley mayoral position but Labour have won in Rishi Sunak's backyard. So as the rest… more…
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  John Swinney - the next leader of Scotland?

  2024-05-02 · 22:24 · 30.78 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  One week ago, Humza Yousaf, first minister of Scotland and leader of the Scottish National Party, terminated the power-sharing deal with the Scottish Greens. There had been mounting pressure on both Yousaf’s leadership and ending the coalition, but the eventual timing of the termination caused the now former leader to appear panicked and triggered a Scottish… more…
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  The Rwanda bill will create a legacy of suffering - an interview with a former asylum seeker

  2024-04-29 · 21:39 · 29.76 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In 2022, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees announced that for the first time since records had begun, 100 million people were displaced by war, violence, persecution and human rights abuses. No one wants to leave their home, but for many, the threat of death, danger and destruction leaves them with very little choice. But where can they go? A… more…
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  What are the chances of a Conservative-Reform UK coalition?

  2024-04-26 · 16:54 · 23.23 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  A listener writes in to ask, "Is there any risk of a Conservative - Reform coalition?" "Why do journalists not ask “how are you going to pay for it” when it comes to defence spending? Why is Keir Starmer's defence spending target covered so differently to planned green spending?" - another listener asks. Hannah Barnes, associate editor, is joined by Rachel C… more…
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  Can Labour get Britain's trains back on track?

  2024-04-25 · 20:33 · 28.23 MB Open episode

  Can LabourAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Train travel in the UK has become an increasingly painful experience in the past few years. Prices continue to rise at an astonishing rate, meanwhile delays, cancellations and strikes have become the norm. Many have simply given up on this mode of transport. Last night, Labour announced their plan to get Britain’s railways back on track. But what does this m… more…
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  Can Britain quit smoking for good? | Sponsored

  2024-04-24 · 27:08 · 37.28 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  MPs have voted to back Rishi Sunak's progressive smoking ban. Can it work? The Tobacco & Vapes Bill includes new legislation to increase the smoking age by one year, every year, banning the sale of cigarettes to anyone born after 1st January 2009. MPs have voted the bill through its second reading and it is now in the committee stage. The tobacco firm Philip… more…
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  Boarding school boys rule Britain, at what cost?

  2024-04-22 · 38:59 · 53.56 MB Open episode

  Charles SpencerEarl SpencerAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In March, Charles Spencer, the 9th Earl Spencer, published his memoir - A Very Private School. This recounted, in devastating detail, the abuse, both mental and physical, that he had been subjected to at his elite prep boarding school. The brutality is laid bare. For centuries in the UK, a private education has been the pathway to opportunity. Today those wh… more…
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  How Iran and Israel are dividing British politics

  2024-04-19 · 17:52 · 24.57 MB Open episode

  How IranAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This episode was recorded on the 18th of April, prior to Israel's missile strikes on Iran. Tensions in the Middle East have heightened further after Iran launched a missile attack on Israel last week. This was in response to Israel’s strike on the Iranian embassy in Damascus, Syria - which killed 16 people. Western leaders came to Israel’s defence and condem… more…
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  Does Liz Truss believe what she's saying?

  2024-04-18 · 22:49 · 31.35 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week Liz Truss has embarked on the press tour of a lifetime with her new book, Ten Years to Save the West: Lessons from the only conservative in the room. She's been casting blame from the UN to the Bank of England for the failure of her time in office, but does she really believe what she's saying? And how might this affect her standing in the next gen… more…
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  Decaying Britain: how severe is the NHS dental crisis?

  2024-04-15 · 29:25 · 40.42 MB Open episode

  Decaying BritainAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  People up and down the country have been struggling to get NHS dental appointments for the past few years, forcing some to pay inflated prices for private treatment, or ignore their oral health until it’s reached an unbearable point. This crisis is also greatly impacting children across the nation, and today the number one reason children are admitted to hos… more…
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  The Angela Rayner investigation: scandal or smear campaign?

  2024-04-12 · 14:14 · 19.57 MB Open episode

  Angela RaynerAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Angela Rayner, the Labour deputy leader, is being accused of being a ‘tax avoider’. While these attacks are coming predominantly from the right, they’ve been mounting in recent weeks and now Labour is having to confront the allegations. So what could this mean for the deputy leader? Is Labour in trouble? Or is this a Tory smear campaign? Anoosh Chakelian, Br… more…
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  How will the gender care report affect politics?

  2024-04-11 · 25:33 · 35.10 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  We’ve been digging around in our virtual mailbag and have brought a couple of your questions to discuss. One listener asks: What are the political implications of the Cass report and will it affect how British politicians approach the transgender conversation? And another listener writes in to ask: Could a Starmer win in the UK and a Trump win in the US spel… more…
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  Is Britain addicted to monarchy?

  2024-04-08 · 25:37 · 35.19 MB Open episode

  Queen ElizabethAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The British royal family was in crisis even before Queen Elizabeth II died, and the new King and princess of wales both became ill with cancer. In this modern age where access increasingly equates to relevance, and truth and conspiracy so often intertwine, how is Britain’s relationship with monarchy changing? Chris Stone is joined on the New Statesman podcas… more…
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  Why do politicians push culture wars? And should landlord MPs vote on renting laws?

  2024-04-06 · 14:56 · 20.53 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianRachel CunliffeOli Dugmore

  It's listener questions time! Anoosh Chakelian and Rachel Cunliffe answer a listener who asks why senior politicians flock to address culture wars issues "which are frankly below their station", and another who wants to know if MPs who are also landlords should recuse themselves from voting on laws affecting renters. Submit a question for us to answer on a f… more…
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  Sh*tstorm: who's to blame for England's water crisis?

  2024-04-04 · 23:17 · 31.99 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  England’s waterways are overflowing with sewage. In a recent report it has been found that a record amount of sewage is being discharged into rivers and seas around England. Data revealed that last year raw sewage was discharged, by private water companies, for more than 3.6 million hours, a 105% increase on the previous 12 months. And in addition to all of… more…
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  Reshaping the gig economy: union representation and worker protections | Sponsored

  2024-04-03 · 29:10 · 40.09 MB Open episode

  Sponsored FlexibleAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Flexible work has existed for decades. Think about local hairdressers, personal trainers, or tutors working for themselves – or even the jazz musicians in the early 1900s who coined the term ‘gig economy’. But the past ten years of technology have made it more accessible – and visible – to both the people who use it and those who work in it. But what is the… more…
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  Alison McGovern: "people want respect and dignity"

  2024-04-01 · 26:00 · 35.72 MB Open episode

  Alison McGovernAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Today on the podcast we're bringing you a conversation from the New Statesman's Path to Power conference which looked inside the Labour Party machine as it gears up for the next election. In this session Rachel Cunliffe, associate political editor at the New Statesman, was joined by Alison McGovern, MP for Wirral South and Shadow Minister for Work and Pensio… more…
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  How would a general election shift if all UK residents, not just citizens, could vote?

  2024-03-29 · 18:38 · 25.61 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This is an episode we like to call “You Ask Us”. Our first question from James who says: "How would the results of a general election change if all British residents were allowed to vote, not just British Citizens? In other words what happens if we let immigrants without British passports vote?" Ryan also writes in to say: "Will Labour be forced into a stric… more…
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  "Turning up to a gun fight with a wooden spoon": should the UK be tougher on China?

  2024-03-28 · 17:15 · 23.71 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Earlier this week the UK government accused China of stealing 40 million UK registered voters’ names and addresses. The breach occurred in 2021 and 2022, in which time GCHQ has ascertained that China state-affiliated actors also targeted several parliamentarians’ emails - including former Conservative leader Iain Duncan Smith. So what could the Chinese gover… more…
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  The UK's social care system is failing all of us

  2024-03-25 · 29:54 · 41.09 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Each one of us in the UK is likely to be or become a carer at some point in our lives. Women have a 50:50 chance of caring by the time they are 46 and men by the time they reach the age of 57. But the UK’s social care system is failing all of us. This includes those that require care (whether this is older or disabled adults), and both formal employed carers… more…
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  Is Vaughan Gething’s victory politically significant?

  2024-03-22 · 13:11 · 18.13 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This is an episode we like to call “You Ask Us”. Our first question from Adam in Cardiff who says: "Does it matter who was elected in the Welsh Labour leadership election? It seems that both candidates had a very similar platform. Does the selection of Vaughan Gething have political implications in Westminster?" Rory also writes in to say: "With the Mayoral… more…
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  Labour's economic plans: 'Bidenomics' without the money?

  2024-03-21 · 16:09 · 22.19 MB Open episode

  Shadow ChancelAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Stability, investment, and reform - these are the three pillars for growth set out by Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves in her Mais Lecture to business and finance leaders earlier this week. “In a changing world, Britain has been behind the curve,” she said, but a Labour government, she stated, would seek to bring a “new chapter in Britain's economic history”.… more…
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  Why are female politicians still taken less seriously?

  2024-03-18 · 38:01 · 52.24 MB Open episode

  Alona FerberAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Why are women still taken less seriously than men? Alona Ferber, senior editor at the New Statesman, is joined by Mary Ann Seighart, journalist, former assistant editor of The Times, visiting professor at Kings College London and author of The Authority Gap: Why women are still taken less seriously than men, and what we can do about it. One of the things tha… more…
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  How does the whip system work? + Are Tory voters dying out?

  2024-03-15 · 14:24 · 19.79 MB Open episode

  Ben WalkerAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Ben Walker shares exclusive analysis on the impact of a dying electorate. In our weekly listener questions episode, Rachel Cunliffe is joined by Freddie Hayward and Ben Walker to answer two questions from New Statesman listeners: Nick asks: "what is the whip system and how (the hell) can it be democratic?" Freddie explains how it works, and Ben shares his ex… more…
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  Rishi Sunak has lost control

  2024-03-14 · 19:42 · 27.07 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The Tory racism row exposed the Prime Minister's weakness. It's been another "torrid" week for the Conservatives, with a row over alleged racist comments made by their largest donor overshadowing the announcement of new extremism rules. Rachel Cunliffe is joined by George Eaton and Freddie Hayward to discuss how Rishi Sunak's response to Frank Hester's alleg… more…
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  Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram's "rallying cry for a more equal Britain"

  2024-03-11 · 42:00 · 57.70 MB Open episode

  Andy BurnhamSteve RotheramAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  At the beginning of February Anoosh Chakelian, Britain editor at the New Statesman, travelled to Liverpool to interview two regional mayors: Andy Burnham the Mayor of Greater Manchester and Steve Rotheram, Metro Mayor of the Liverpool City Region. Their new co-authored book, Head North: A Rallying Cry for a More Equal Britain, chronicles their intersecting j… more…
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  Is Starmer showing his "true colours"?

  2024-03-08 · 15:57 · 21.92 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  It's listener question time! Neil from Cambridge asks: "Rishi Sunak and other Conservatives keep telling us that Labour will take us 'back to square one' either through their policies or lack of a plan. What point in time does he want us to think of as being 'square one'? And why does he think that voters would believe that it is necessarily worse than where… more…
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  Spring Statement: let's talk about growth!

  2024-03-07 · 22:42 · 31.20 MB Open episode

  Jeremy HuntAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Yesterday, Jeremy Hunt delivered the spring statement, the last before the next general election and his fourth budget since becoming Chancellor in October 2022, after replacing Kwasi Kwarteng. Non-doms have been abolished, national insurance has been cut by 2p, a vaping tax has been introduced, and the NHS has been promised 3.4 billion towards a digital tra… more…
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  Leaseholds are a big feudal con

  2024-03-04 · 35:45 · 49.12 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Over 5 million people in the UK live in a leasehold; a property ownership agreement which entitles people to the space inside the property but not necessarily the building it’s in nor the land it is built on. England and Wales are the last countries in the world where leaseholds are still widely used. So why is this, how does it affect the 5 million people l… more…
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  George Galloway's back, back again

  2024-03-01 · 22:55 · 31.49 MB Open episode

  George GallowayAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  After a dramatic and chaotic campaigning period for the Rochdale by-election, the controversial politician George Galloway will be returning to Westminster - yet again. He currently represents the Workers Party of Britain, but this is the fourth city he’s been elected to represent and the third party in four decades. Rachel Cunliffe, associate political edit… more…
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  Tory islamophobia: “Reform UK is driving them demented” – with Andrew Marr

  2024-02-29 · 17:16 · 23.73 MB Open episode

  Andrew MarrLee AndersonSadiq KhanSteve BannonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  From Lee Anderson’s rant against Sadiq Khan on GB News, to Liz Truss’s appearance with Steve Bannon, this week has been nothing short of a conspiratorial catastrophe for the Conservative Party. Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Andrew Marr and Rachel Cunliffe to discuss why Rishi Sunak and senior Conservatives are “too scared” to call out islamophobia – while Re… more…
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  Where do we get the money to fix the world's biggest problems? | Sponsored

  2024-02-28 · 39:08 · 53.76 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The world is currently facing multiple crises, from geopolitical conflicts to pandemics and climate change. But amidst this turbulence, international aid budgets are being stretched as domestic issues take precedence. The UK has cut its overseas aid budget significantly, from 0.7 to 0.5 per cent of gross national income. Meanwhile, low-income countries need… more…
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  Chumocracy is tearing Britain apart

  2024-02-26 · 28:49 · 39.60 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  From opaque contract awards, to cosy relationships between politicians and business elites, the idea of a ‘chumocracy’ has long been making headlines and raising eyebrows. But just how endemic is the issue? And how does it affect the functioning of the state? Harry Clarke-Ezzidio, policy correspondent at the New Statesman, is joined by business editor, Will… more…
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  Have the Tories given up on the culture wars?

  2024-02-23 · 15:06 · 20.77 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  "I've heard speculation that the Tories' election strategy is not really about "culture war and wedge issues" or evoking fear of Labour spending plans. It's about showing Starmer as indecisive and untrustworthy, and the Labour Party as divided." - one listener writes in to ask if the Conservatives election tactics have changed in recent months. Another liste… more…
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  Out of Order! Chaos in parliament over ceasefire vote

  2024-02-22 · 20:42 · 28.45 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Almost five months on from the beginning of the conflict, Labour appears to have shifted its position - calling for an “immediate humanitarian ceasefire” in Gaza. This culminated in a chaotic debate in parliament last night with SNP and Tory MPs walking out and this morning Lindsay Hoyle, speaker of the house, is facing calls to resign. Anoosh Chakelian, Bri… more…
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  How to tackle the UK's plastic pollution problem | Sponsored

  2024-02-21 · 25:32 · 35.08 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The UK is one of the biggest plastic polluters in the world. According to Greenpeace we produce more plastic waste per person than almost any other country, with our supermarkets creating roughly 800,000 tonnes every year. We need to find ways to minimise waste through keeping products and packaging in circulation for as long as possible. This is where the c… more…
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  Why do local councils keep collapsing?

  2024-02-19 · 33:04 · 45.44 MB Open episode

  effectively declarAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  More councils have gone bust in 2023 than in the 30 years before 2018, with eight effectively declaring bankruptcy since that year: Northamptonshire, Croydon, Slough, Northumberland, Thurrock, Woking, Birmingham and Nottingham. But why are councils going bust? Anoosh Chakelian, Britain editor, is joined by policy correspondent Megan Kenyon and Jonny Ball, as… more…
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  Swing Time: Wellingborough and Kingswood turn red

  2024-02-16 · 30:49 · 677.36 MB Open episode

  Swing TimeAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The results of yesterday’s by-elections are in, Kingswood and Wellingborough - both previously Conservative seats - have turned red in a historic loss for the Tories. Anoosh Chakelian, Britain editor, is joined by the New Statesman's associate political editor Rachel Cunliffe, and senior data journalist Ben Walker to discuss what these results mean for Labou… more…
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  Labour’s Rochdale unravelling, with Andrew Marr

  2024-02-15 · 15:38 · 21.50 MB Open episode

  Andrew MarrAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week Labour has suspended not one, but two parliamentary candidates for reported comments made over Israel. The party has been on a mission to purge anti-semitism from its ranks over the past few years, so just how catastrophic has this week been for them? Anoosh Chakelian, Britain editor, is joined in the studio by the New Statesman's political editor… more…
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  Fake romance: the UK’s leading "catfishing" fraud specialist

  2024-02-12 · 46:13 · 63.49 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  How did one detective take on an international network of romance fraudsters? This episode was written Stuart McGurk and read by Will Dunn. The commissioning editor was Melissa Denes. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍… more…
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  Your polling questions answered, with Ben Walker

  2024-02-10 · 19:24 · 26.66 MB Open episode

  Ben WalkerAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Our polling expert answers listener questions. Many of you have written in with questions for Ben Walker, the New Statesman's polling data analyst. In this episode Anoosh asks Ben your questions: What impact will tactical voting have on the next election? How will constituency boundary changes impact the main parties? Why are voters less "brand loyal" than i… more…
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  Liz Truss is back – and this time she’s “popular”

  2024-02-08 · 22:35 · 31.03 MB Open episode

  Will Liz TrussAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Will Liz Truss’s “PopCon” undermine Rishi Sunak? On Tuesday Tory right-wingers gathered in Westminster for the launch of “Popular Conservatism”, a new political group spearheaded by Liz Truss, who was joined by the likes of Jacob Rees-Mogg, Lee Anderson and Mark Littlewood, formerly of the IEA. Rachel Cunliffe and Freddie Hayward attended the launch and join… more…
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  Left Behind: the failed revolutions of the 2010s

  2024-02-05 · 36:02 · 49.51 MB Open episode

  Left BehindAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The 2010s were a decade that many hoped would usher in a new era of leftist revolutions. Yet, as we look back, the question looms large: What went wrong? In this episode of the podcast Alona Ferber, senior editor, is joined by William Davies, writer and Professor in Political Economy at Goldsmiths, University of London, to look back at the 2010s, the figures… more…
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  Vape ban, smoking ban: Rishi Sunak's "nanny state"

  2024-02-03 · 16:33 · 22.74 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week's disposable vape ban follows a generational ban on smoking and an XL Bully ban. Is this Rishi Sunak's legacy? The Conservatives are typically against a "nanny state" but low-cost, high-impact interferences into personal choice seem to be Rishi Sunak's bread and butter. Anoosh Chakelian, Freddie Hayward and Rachel Cunliffe discuss the decision-maki… more…
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  How would a Labour government handle Northern Ireland?

  2024-02-01 · 19:05 · 26.22 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  As the UK government and the DUP appear likely to break their Brexit impasse with a new deal, a listener asks what Labour would do differently in Northern Ireland. For two years, the DUP has been boycotting power sharing in Stormont in opposition to post-Brexit trade rules. Now the UK government has published a deal which would reduce checks and paperwork on… more…
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  Is the NHS ready for developments in cancer care? | Sponsored

  2024-01-31 · 23:32 · 32.35 MB Open episode

  Sponsored NewAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  New technology means cancer diagnosis is better than ever. Advances in genomic testing and other new technologies mean we are spotting cancer earlier, and getting better at identifying the best treatment for patients. But a greater understanding of the disease – or group of diseases – means a requirement for more tailored treatment plans to improve patient o… more…
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  Parliament’s sleaze epidemic, with Chris Bryant

  2024-01-29 · 52:39 · 72.32 MB Open episode

  Chris BryantAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  We’ve seen the fastest turnover of prime ministers in our history, and more MPs have been suspended from the house or stood down from their seats than ever before in recent years. Politicians breaking the rules and expecting to get away with it is one of the biggest issues in our parliament today - which seems to be unable to escape the mire of sleaze, crony… more…
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  Are the Conservatives laying a trap for Labour?

  2024-01-27 · 15:47 · 21.69 MB Open episode

  Simon ClarkeAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Earlier this week former minister Simon Clarke wrote in the Telegraph, the Conservative party faces an electoral "massacre" under Rishi Sunak's leadership and warned “extinction is a very real possibility for our party”. “He does not get what Britain needs. And he is not listening to what the British people want.” and “Instead of conviction, we have conventi… more…
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  Is Labour's green agenda under threat?

  2024-01-25 · 14:15 · 19.59 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Anoosh reports on the Port Talbot steelworkers job losses, and how they will impact Labour's green agenda. 2,800 industrial jobs will be lost in Port Talbot steelworks if planned "green" updates go ahead. Anoosh Chakelian visited the Tata Steel plant to meet the workers who will lose their jobs, and joins Freddie Hayward to report what she found. They discus… more…
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  Susan Neiman: "It's not about being pro-Israel or pro-Palestine, but pro-human rights"

  2024-01-22 · 16:16 · 22.36 MB Open episode

  Susan NeimanAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The ongoing war between Israel and Hamas has now passed the 100 day mark. On the 14 January Alona Ferber attended the Jewish Labour Movement conference, which happened to take place on the 100th day of the war. In this podcast she speaks with Susan Neiman, the American moral philosopher, about the splits this war has caused on the left and tensions she sees… more…
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  Will David Cameron be forced to face the Commons?

  2024-01-19 · 16:26 · 22.59 MB Open episode

  Will David CameronAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  "How powerful are select committees in holding government and other bodies to account? Highly important topic at the moment, given Lord Cameron cannot be held to account in the House of Commons?" a listener writes in. But while the foreign secretary wouldn't usually be seen in the House of Commons, he may be forced to answer questions there soon using an arc… more…
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  Rwanda: the Conservatives' bill to die on

  2024-01-18 · 21:14 · 29.19 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  We’re discussing the Rwanda bill, yet again. On Tuesday there was a rebellion from the right of the Conservative party who attempted to put down amendments on the bill to try and ensure neither UK nor international law can be used to stop a person being deported to Rwanda, and to make it more difficult for people to appeal against their deportation. The bill… more…
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  Restoring nature: can data halt biodiversity loss? | Sponsored

  2024-01-17 · 20:42 · 28.46 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The UK is one of the world’s most nature-depleted countries. According to a recent study, the annual State of Nature report , nearly one in six of more than ten thousand species assessed – that's 16 per cent – could be lost. Many key habitats for our nature are at risk, and this is a problem both for biodiversity but also for our ability to cope with the cli… more…
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  Why Team Starmer refuse to believe the hype around them

  2024-01-15 · 24:24 · 33.52 MB Open episode

  Team StarmerAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The Labour Party has a talent for losing elections. Over the last century, it has held office for just 33 years and has produced just six prime ministers. The Conservatives, by comparison, have held office for 67 years and produced 14 prime ministers. It is the burden of history that explains Labour’s caution at the outset of this election year. Senior edito… more…
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  Have millennials forgiven the Lib Dems?

  2024-01-12 · 14:54 · 20.48 MB Open episode

  Lib DemsAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  "I felt sure that millennials would never forgive the Lib Dems, but it seems like young people who are leaving London are voting Lib Dem in Tory strongholds. So have millennials forgiven the Lib Dems?" one listener asks. The team discusses how voter priorities change with age, and how this might be advantageous for the Lib Dems. Another listener writes in to… more…
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  The Post Office scandal: Lessons from one of the UK's greatest miscarriages of justice

  2024-01-11 · 22:52 · 31.43 MB Open episode

  Post OfficesAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Between 2009 and 2015 more than 700 people who ran Post Offices, also known as sub-postmasters, were wrongly accused of embezzling money and subsequently prosecuted. The fault was actually that of a dodgy computer accounting system. In addition to having to pay back the money from their own pockets, the strain, stress and stigma of this wrongful conviction d… more…
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  How will elections shape the world in 2024?

  2024-01-08 · 28:18 · 38.88 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In 2024 countries with more than 4 billion people will be sending their citizens to the polls. The US, Russia, and India to name a few; this is set to be the biggest election year in history. In this episode of the podcast Anoosh Chakelian is joined by the New Stateman's foreign correspondent Bruno Maçães and senior data journalist Ben Walker to review some… more…
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  Could parliament introduce a proportional representation system?

  2024-01-05 · 18:24 · 25.28 MB Open episode

  Proportional RepresentationAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  "How likely would it be for parliament to introduce a Proportional Representation system similar to the rest of Europe? Would this even be feasible given both main parties benefit from a First Past The Post system?", one listener asks. And after the team tackles the questions of constitutional reform they answer listener Paul's question about Rishi Sunaks re… more…
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  Six-day walkout: will the government budge on junior doctors' pay?

  2024-01-04 · 18:18 · 25.16 MB Open episode

  Emma RunswickAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Dr Emma Runswick, junior doctor in the North West and the current Deputy Chair of the BMA Council. They discuss what's driven junior doctors to the current 6 day walk out, on top of an accrued 28 days of stoppages over the past year. Will the BMA settle for anything less than a 35% pay rise? Has the new health secretary Victoria… more…
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  How will elections shape Britain in 2024?

  2023-12-28 · 48:27 · 66.56 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  2024 is set to be the biggest election year in history and countries with more than 4 billion people will be sending their citizens to the polls. And whether or not the UK government decides to hold a general election before January 2025, it will still be an incredibly decisive electoral year for the country. Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Rachel Cunliffe, as… more…
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  Andy Burnham: "2024 could be a bigger moment than 1997 for Labour"

  2023-12-23 · 25:13 · 34.66 MB Open episode

  Andy BurnhamAndrew MarrAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In this conversation our political editor Andrew Marr sits down with Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, to discuss why 2024 could be a bigger moment for Labour than 1997. This recording is from from our Path to Power conference which delved inside the Labour Party machine as it gears up for an election in 2024. Download the app: iOS: https://apps.app… more…
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  2023: The good, the bad, and the outright bizarre

  2023-12-21 · 29:15 · 40.18 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianAndrew MarrOli Dugmore

  In a special festive episode of the podcast, Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Andrew Marr and Freddie Hayward to revisit some of the best, the worst, and weirdest moments from UK politics in 2023. You can watch the video from this episode on our YouTube channel. Download the app: iOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/new-statesman-magazine/id610498525 Android: htt… more…
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  Labour's mission to make Britain a clean energy super power | Sponsored

  2023-12-20 · 27:46 · 38.15 MB Open episode

  New Statesman Media GroupAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This is a live recording from the New Statesman Media Group's Path to Power conference which delved inside the Labour Party machine as it gears up for an election in 2024. In this session, hosted by Sarah Dawood - senior associate editor at the New Statesman, we look at Labour's mission for the UK to become a clean energy superpower. This panel was supported… more…
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  What's gone wrong with political journalism in the UK? With Ash Sarkar, Ian Dunt and Armando Iannucci | Westminster Reimagined

  2023-12-18 · 50:26 · 69.28 MB Open episode

  Ash SarkarIan DuntArmando IannucciAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Armando and Anoosh delve into the inner workings of British political reporting, exploring the complex world of the Lobby, the blurred relationships that many political journalists and politicians balance - trading access and trust, - and how this landscape has been evolving over the past few years with the rise of digital and alternative media. To do this t… more…
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  What does it mean to be Jewish and on the left today?

  2023-12-16 · 58:45 · 80.70 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Earlier this month we published a magazine with the cover ‘Being Jewish Now’. At this time of crisis in the Middle East, with divisions over the Gaza war and rising anti-Semitism, we asked a group of writers, thinkers, and activists to reflect on the question of what it means to be Jewish and on the left today. In this episode of the podcast senior editor Al… more…
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  Who are the 'five families' of the Tory right? | You Ask Us

  2023-12-15 · 17:38 · 24.25 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  A listener writes in to ask what the real threat is from the right of the Tory party, and our associate political editor, Rachel Cunliffe, breaks this down - starting with identifying who the different factions of the Tory right are, and what they want. Download the app: iOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/new-statesman-magazine/id610498525 Android: https://p… more…
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  First minister Mark Drakeford resigns, what's next for Wales?

  2023-12-14 · 21:10 · 29.08 MB Open episode

  Mark DrakefordAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Yesterday Wales’s first minister Mark Drakeford announced his resignation, after exactly five years in office. He drew tributes for his tenure at PMQs from both leaders, with Keir Starmer describing him as “a true titan of Welsh politics”. Who will be the next Welsh leader? How will this affect Labour's general election campaign in Wales? And what will Mark… more…
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  Why don't politicians care about happiness? With Richard Layard and Armando Iannucci | Westminster Reimagined

  2023-12-11 · 35:16 · 48.46 MB Open episode

  Richard LayardArmando IannucciWestminster Reimagined ThurrockAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Thurrock is suffering major cuts to all its council services since it went effectively bankrupt last December, after hundreds of millions of pounds were put into risky investments that didn’t pay off. One of the services to be gravely affected by the cuts is a place called “Thameside”, an arts complex, described locally as a “mini Barbican”, which houses a t… more…
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  Is the NHS stuck on life support?

  2023-12-09 · 41:15 · 56.66 MB Open episode

  Cambridge Literary FestivalAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This discussion was recorded at the Cambridge Literary Festival in November 2023. Anoosh Chakelian was joined by Isabel Hardman, assistant editor at the Spectator and author of Fighting for Life, and Phil Whitaker, GP and medical editor at the New Statesman. They came together to ask, can we fix the NHS? Watch and listen more from the Cambridge Literary Fest… more…
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  A week inside frantic Tory migration plans

  2023-12-08 · 25:32 · 35.09 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week it seems that the government have been doing anything and everything to tackle the high migration numbers, that means cracking down on both illegal and legal routes to entering the UK. First new visa requirements were announced, stating that applicants would need to earn £38,700 to be eligible (higher than the average UK salary) and that this would… more…
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  "B*llocks": Boris Johnson at the Covid inquiry

  2023-12-07 · 20:29 · 28.15 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Boris Johnson appeared "diminished" at the Covid inquiry - and still couldn't quite apologise properly. Rachel Cunliffe, associate political editor for the New Statesman, was in the room as the former prime minister gave evidence. She joins Anoosh Chakelian and Freddie Hayward to analyse two "blockbuster" days, figure out if we've learned anything new, and l… more…
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  Is British democracy under threat? With Armando Iannucci | Westminster Reimagined

  2023-12-04 · 44:41 · 61.38 MB Open episode

  Armando IannucciWestminster ReimaginedAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Is democracy slipping away from us? How protected are we by our constitution? And do governments have the power to swiftly change this? In June, in front of a live audience, Armando and Anoosh were joined by Simon Woolley, founder and director of Operation Black Vote and Principal of Homerton College, Cambridge, and Graham Smith, CEO of the anti-monarchy cam… more…
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  The housing crash is just beginning

  2023-12-02 · 36:54 · 50.70 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Housing in the UK has become increasingly unaffordable during the last two decades, buying a home is an unattainable prospect for many in the country, and the challenges facing renters are now reaching a tipping point. And the rentier economy is not only freezing out housing tenants. Small, and sometimes large, businesses are also being priced out of these s… more…
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  The most misleading phrases in political journalism | You Ask Us

  2023-12-01 · 17:10 · 23.60 MB Open episode

  Andrew MarrAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Andrew Marr joins the team in the studio this week to answer listener questions. John writes in to ask which often used misleading expressions in political journalism might warrant the use of a 'broadcaster swear jar'. Meanwhile, Xia asks the podcast team which policies they're most optimistic about that might be put in place by a Starmer government. In this… more…
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  Tories shaken by record high migration

  2023-11-30 · 17:16 · 23.74 MB Open episode

  Andrew MarrAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Andrew Marr, political editor at the New Statesman, speaks to Freddie Hayward, political correspondent, about why the newly published figures on net migration for 2022 have sent shockwaves through the Conservative party. The focus, he says, has shifted from illegal migration - 'stop the boats' - to legal migration, because of these figures. Last week the Off… more…
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  Can older workers fix the economy? | Sponsored

  2023-11-29 · 27:10 · 37.33 MB Open episode

  Sponsored SinceAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Since the start of the pandemic in 2020, nearly a million people aged 50-64 have left the workforce. Other major economies have seen their employment rates bounce back after the pandemic, and the Financial Times have reported that the UK is the only developed economy where inactivity kept rising after the initial pandemic shock. In this episode, sponsored by… more…
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  How do Gen Z want to vote? With Armando Iannucci | Westminster Reimagined

  2023-11-27 · 42:36 · 58.52 MB Open episode

  Armando IannucciWestminster ReimaginedAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The writer, satirist and broadcaster Armando Iannucci returns to the New Statesman Podcast to co-host our fourth series of Westminster Reimagined . In this episode, which was recorded in the summer of 2023, Armando and Anoosh visit a group of sixth form students who will be voting for the first time in the upcoming general election. They want to know what ho… more…
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  100 years of British political nightmares

  2023-11-25 · 30:15 · 41.57 MB Open episode

  Great DepressionAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  How did the Great Depression’s spectres of fascism, bombing and mass unemployment force politicians to think the unthinkable, and pave the way to post-war Britain? How was Thatcher’s road to victory made possible by a decade of nightmares: of hyperinflation, military coups and communist dictatorship? And why, since the Crash in 2008, have new political threa… more…
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  Are we poorer than we were in 2010? | You Ask Us

  2023-11-24 · 14:32 · 19.99 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  "The economy will play a central part of next year's election. Do you know if people are better off than in 2010?" - one listener writes in to ask. The podcast team discuss how this can be measured, and how parties might frame this in the run up to the election. Another listener writes in to ask about the constant churn in the ministerial system. Anoosh Chak… more…
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  Autumn Statement: "A whacking great return to austerity"

  2023-11-23 · 26:09 · 35.94 MB Open episode

  Jeremy HuntAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Jeremy Hunt would like this Autumn Statement to be seen as what the government is branding “the biggest tax cut in British history”, but what are the actual costs and implications of the yesterday's budget? Anoosh Chakelian is joined in the studio by Rachel Cunliffe, associate political editor, and Freddie Hayward, political correspondent. Download the app:… more…
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  Is Britain really great? With Armando Iannucci | Westminster Reimagined

  2023-11-20 · 50:30 · 69.38 MB Open episode

  Armando IannucciWestminster ReimaginedAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The writer, satirist and broadcaster Armando Iannucci returns to the New Statesman Podcast to co-host our fourth series of Westminster Reimagined . Across this season he is joined by co-host Anoosh Chakelian, Britain editor at the New Statesman, to explores parts of British public life he believes to be broken, and is joined by guests from inside and outside… more…
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  Iran's interest in Israel, with former ambassador John Jenkins

  2023-11-18 · 28:05 · 38.59 MB Open episode

  John JenkinsAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Iran, Hamas and Hezbollah – all of whom operate out of Beirut’s southern suburbs – have coordinated their positions in various ways for years in pursuit of what they see as the greater good. John Jenkins, former British ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Libya, Iraq, Syria and Burma, speaks to senior editor Katie Stallard about Iran's interest in the Israel-Hamas c… more…
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  You Ask Us: How is a foreign secretary's success judged? Will Labour reform the Lords?

  2023-11-17 · 14:03 · 19.32 MB Open episode

  Will LabourHome OfficeAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  "At the Home Office you have immigration figures, as health secretary there are NHS waiting lists. Is David Cameron likely to improve his reputation because it’s harder to fail as foreign secretary?" - one listener asks. Anoosh Chakelian is joined in the studio by associate political editor Rachel Cunliffe and political correspondent Freddie Hayward to answe… more…
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  Rwanda, resignations, and a rancorous letter

  2023-11-16 · 30:39 · 42.11 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The government's Rwanda plan has been put on hold, yet again, after being ruled illegal earlier this week by the Supreme Court. And someone who would have a lot to say about this is the former Home Secretary Suella Braverman who was fired on Monday. Braverman has since published a blistering letter to the Prime Minister attacking his failure to deliver on an… more…
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  Reshuffle special: (Lord) Cameron returns

  2023-11-13 · 20:25 · 28.07 MB Open episode

  Suella BravermanAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Suella Braverman is out of government... and a shock appointment rocks Westminster. Anoosh Chakelian and Freddie Hayward record an emergency episode of the New Statesman podcast to discuss the breaking news of Rishi Sunak's dramatic reshuffle following a weekend of protests which the now former Home Secretary had previously branded "hate marches". This episo… more…
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  The great private school con | Audio Long Reads

  2023-11-11 · 29:37 · 40.68 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  They no longer have a stranglehold on Oxbridge and would lose tax breaks under Labour. So what is elite education really selling? At the Labour Party conference in Liverpool in October, the Independent Schools Council hosted a forlorn drinks reception: not one of the more than 40 MPs showed up. ‘We are not the enemy,’ one private school headmaster complained… more…
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  You Ask Us: why can't Tory MPs behave themselves?

  2023-11-09 · 21:39 · 29.75 MB Open episode

  Michelle MoneAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In the week the Tory peer Michelle Mone has finally admitted involvement in a PPE firm awarded £200m in "VIP" Covid contracts, we discuss the numerous allegations against politicians and ask why Parliament is beset with bad behaviour - and how it's affecting the Tories' reputation. And then we let you in behind the scenes of the New Statesman newsroom, to ta… more…
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  Rishi Sunak's "watered down" Kings Speech pledges

  2023-11-08 · 16:55 · 23.25 MB Open episode

  Charles IiiAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Amid much pomp and circumstance, this week King Charles III delivered the first King's Speech in over 70 years. In this episode of the podcast Anoosh Chakelian is joined by deputy political editor Rachel Wearmouth, and political correspondent Freddie Hayward, to discuss what Charles announced in his speech, and perhaps more notably - what went unmentioned. S… more…
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  How Rishi Sunak became the first Silicon Valley prime minister | Audio Long Read

  2023-11-04 · 22:27 · 30.84 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On 2 November 2023, Rishi Sunak closed his global AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park by interviewing the richest man on Earth, Elon Musk. The mood was deferential (the PM towards the tech billionaire). Was Sunak eyeing up a post-politics job in San Francisco, some wondered , or calculating that Musk’s Twitter might be an effective campaigning tool come 2024?… more…
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  You Ask Us: Why won't the government call for a ceasefire?

  2023-11-03 · 16:16 · 22.36 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  "Looking at the polling for a ceasefire in Gaza, it seems like foreign policy is the area where Westminster is most out of touch with public opinion. Why is this?" - one listener asks. Anoosh Chakelian is joined by business editor Will Dunn and politics correspondant Freddie Hayward to discuss the government's position on a ceasefire, Labour's plans, and als… more…
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  The Covid Inquiry: Inside a toxic government

  2023-11-02 · 23:04 · 31.70 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Module two of the Covid inquiry - decision-making and political governance - was set to be the most controversial section, looking into the workings of central government. And from the use of the term “f***pigs” to Boris Johnson’s query about blowing a hair dryer up his nose, this has rung true. On this episode of the podcast Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Em… more…
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  Solving lung cancer inequality | Sponsored

  2023-11-01 · 31:35 · 43.40 MB Open episode

  Sponsored LungAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide – but it doesn't affect everyone equally. Data shows wide regional variation of lung cancer diagnoses, as well as huge differentials linked to socio-economic factors and class. In this episode Becky Slack is joined by a panel including a leading clinical expert, Professor David Baldwin, Lorr… more…
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  Andrew Marr: War, conspiracies and the "cloud of unknowing"

  2023-10-31 · 12:15 · 16.85 MB Open episode

  Andrew MarrAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  We’re bringing you something new on the podcast today – a pilot of a new show we’re working on from our political editor, Andrew Marr. Before we make this a regular feature on the New Statesman podcast, we’d really value some feedback from you, our listeners. If you enjoy this episode or have any thoughts you’d like to share, please get in touch at podcasts@… more…
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  Israel, Hamas and the unravelling of the West | Audio Long Read

  2023-10-28 · 16:11 · 22.24 MB Open episode

  Audio Long Read WhatAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  What might be the long term impact of the Israel-Hamas war on global alliances? In this week’s audio long read, the New Statesman ’s contributing writer John Gray reflects on three weeks of bloodshed, beginning with the massacres of 7 October, and their wider consequences. An escalating conflict will empower Iran and Russia , he writes, as well as strengthen… more…
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  One year of Rishi Sunak: what has he achieved?

  2023-10-27 · 20:05 · 27.60 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This Wednesday marked one year of Rishi Sunak as Prime Minister. Following Liz Truss's short, yet chaotic, premiership - has Rishi Sunak managed to stabilise the economy and the Conservative Party? Where does he stand on his 5 pledges? And is he still being haunted by 'Tory sleaze'? Joining Anoosh Chakelian to analyse the first year of Sunak's premiership is… more…
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  Will Labour unity break over Israel-Hamas?

  2023-10-26 · 14:29 · 19.92 MB Open episode

  Will LabourAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Nine days after saying on LBC that “Israel has that right” to cut of water and power off to Gaza, Keir Starmer explained that this wasn't what he meant. This has caused quite a lot of damage, with 23 Labour councillors resigning and over 150 Muslim Labour Councillors now petitioning Labour’s leadership to support an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Could Israel… more…
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  The Israel war is a "global terror risk"

  2023-10-23 · 27:30 · 37.78 MB Open episode

  Bruce HoffmanAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  "We're in a very dangerous and unstable situation" Bruce Hoffman has been observing and studying global terrorism for over 50 years. In this episode he speaks to the New Statesman's Katie Stallard about how the war between Israel and Hamas places the world in danger. They discuss the threat from Hezbollah in Lebanon and the risk of escalation within the Midd… more…
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  Two for two: Labour's by-election clean sweep

  2023-10-20 · 24:49 · 34.11 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Earlier today, Labour won by-elections in Mid-Bedfordshire and Tamworth - two seats which were previously safe Tory heartlands. Labour leader Keir Starmer has described this result as a "game changer". So how did this pan out, and what does it mean looking ahead to the general election? Are Conservative voters turning to Labour, or are they being apathetic?… more…
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  Humza Yousaf is preparing the SNP for heavy losses

  2023-10-19 · 18:23 · 25.26 MB Open episode

  Chris DeerinAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Chris Deerin reports from the SNP conference, where even "statesmanlike" Humza Yousaf couldn't outshine a guest appearance from his predecessor Nicola Sturgeon. Chris joins Anoosh Chakelian and Rachel Wearmouth to discuss the mood of the conference, which was heavy on expectation management. Read Chris Deerin's interview with Humza Yousaf: https://www.newsta… more…
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  Why web browsers are key to cyber security | Sponsored

  2023-10-18 · 17:44 · 24.38 MB Open episode

  Sponsored CyberAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Cyber-crime is predicted to cost the global economy $8tn this year, in part due to increased remote working - borne out by a spike in malware attacks at the start of the pandemic. But should responsibility for security lie solely with individual employees? “We really think it should be the responsibility of the browser vendor, the web developer, and the IT a… more…
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  War in Israel and Palestine: could it spread?

  2023-10-16 · 26:55 · 36.99 MB Open episode

  Katie StallardAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  As Israel prepares a ground attack on Gaza, Katie Stallard is joined by Alona Ferber and Professor Lina Khatib to explore the wider geo-political situation in the Middle East - including mounting violence on Israel's west bank and the looming shadow of Hezbollah in Iran. Follow the New Statesman's reporting and analysis of the crisis in Israel and Gaza at ww… more…
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  Has your AI therapist got your back? | Audio Long Read

  2023-10-14 · 22:05 · 30.35 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In May this year, an American woman sought the help of a chatbot on an eating disorders website. The bot, named Tessa and running on an evolving, generative AI, advised her to start counting calories. Perhaps she should get some calipers, it suggested, to measure her body fat. When it emerged that Tessa had given similarly dangerous advice to others, the bot… more…
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  You Ask Us: Is Sunak a tech bro? Is Paddington a centrist?

  2023-10-13 · 30:04 · 41.31 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's You Ask Us we're getting to the heart of British politics and asking, is Paddington a centrist? But before we get there the team answers a listener's question on Rishi Sunak's ambitions for the UK and AI. The host of this podcast is Britain editor Anoosh Chakelian, and joining her is policy and politics correspondent Zoë Grünewald, and busines… more…
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  Tackling the digital divide through partnership | Sponsored

  2023-10-11 · 23:35 · 32.41 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  20 million people in the UK lack the basic digital skills required to download apps, apply for jobs online, or use the internet with confidence. This results in a £5.5bn loss of earnings to UK employees, and is a serious problem for UK productivity and individual quality of life. In this special episode, Jon Bernstein from the New Statesman’s Spotlight on Po… more…
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  Keir Starmer: "half fabulous, half ready to fight"

  2023-10-10 · 19:48 · 27.22 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Arriving on stage to an attack of glitter from a protester, Labour leader Keir Starmer quickly recovered to deliver his speech. Amongst many mentions of fighting, he promised that as Prime Minister, he will fight "for you". Anoosh Chakelian is joined by deputy political editor Rachel Wearmouth and political correspondent Freddie Hayward to discuss Starmer's… more…
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  Rachel Reeves: 7 standing ovations but no big new policies

  2023-10-09 · 29:00 · 39.84 MB Open episode

  Rachel ReevesDarren JonesAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Darren Jones, Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, joins the podcast to take us behind the scenes of the Shadow Cabinet's announcements at this year's Labour Party conference, including Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves ' speech which received 7 standing ovations and an endorsement from Mark Carney - the former Bank of England Governor. Joining our host Ano… more…
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  How Britain became a dangerous place to have a baby

  2023-10-07 · 23:54 · 32.85 MB Open episode

  How BritainCare Quality CommissionAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  What are the roots of today’s maternity crisis? Recent research by the Care Quality Commission has found a “concerning decline” in England, with over half of maternity wards rated substandard. Donna Ockenden’s review of Shrewsbury and Telford maternity trust found that, between 2001 and 2019, 201 babies and nine mothers had died avoidable deaths. In this wee… more…
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  Labour takes Rutherglen: the end of SNP domination?

  2023-10-06 · 26:22 · 36.23 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In what has been described by Keir Starmer as a 'seismic result', Labour has taken the Rutherglen and Hamilton West seat with more than twice the votes received by the SNP candidate. Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Ben Walker, the New Statesman's senior data journalist, and Chris Deerin, Scotland editor, to discuss what this result means for the future of Labo… more…
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  Is Suella Braverman the future of the Conservative Party?

  2023-10-05 · 22:15 · 30.59 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Rishi Sunak wrapped up this year's Conservative Party conference with an hour long speech in which he finally announced the long-rumoured cancellation of HS2 Manchester. He also proposed a life-ban on smoking and a replacement for A-levels, as well as waging into the culture wars asserting that 'a man is a man and a woman is a woman'. Anoosh Chakelian is joi… more…
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  How thriving cities can unlock productivity | Sponsored

  2023-10-03 · 24:47 · 34.06 MB Open episode

  Sponsored EconomicAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Economic growth in the UK is stagnating. Can a radical reshaping of private and public sector roles in core cities help unlock productivity and prosperity in Britain? The latest in our Spotlight on Policy series welcomes the Mayor of Bristol, Marvin Rees, the CEO of Leeds City Council, Tom Riordan, and PwC’s Public Sector expert Katie Johnston, to explore th… more…
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  Soft-launching the end of HS2

  2023-10-02 · 17:06 · 23.50 MB Open episode

  Conservative PartyAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  We're bringing you this episode from Manchester where this year's Conservative Party conference is taking place. Rachel Cunliffe, associate political editor, is joined by political correspondent Freddie Hayward, and deputy political editor Rachel Wearmouth to discuss the speculation around the scrapping of HS2 Manchester, as well as Liz Truss's popularity at… more…
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  A year inside GB News: "what the hell have we done?"

  2023-09-30 · 47:35 · 65.38 MB Open episode

  Audio Long ReadAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  For today’s Audio Long Read we’re bringing you one from our archives, which is suddenly extremely prescient. This week GB News is in the spotlight once again, this time for broadcasting misogynist comments made by Laurence Fox about a female journalist, Ava Evans. The channel has suspended Fox, along with host Dan Wootton, and has apologised for broadcasting… more…
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  You Ask Us: What was behind Suella Braverman's speech on immigration?

  2023-09-29 · 20:10 · 27.71 MB Open episode

  Suella BravermanAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The Home Secretary made a speech this week in Washington to a right-wing US think tank called the American Enterprise Institute. She made a number eye-catching statements, including “a misguided dogma of multiculturalism” has proven “toxic” for Europe, and the pace of migrant arrivals posed an “existential threat” to the West. Anoosh Chakelian, Britain edito… more…
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  Who really controls Britain's right wing?

  2023-09-28 · 21:55 · 30.11 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The Conservatives have been in power for more than 13 years under five different prime ministers. We have experienced Cameroon austerity, Mayite statism, Johnsonite populism, and Trussite libertarianism. But who now wields the greatest influence among the Tories and on the British right? George Eaton, senior editor, joins the podcast to discuss the publicati… more…
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  IQ fetishism, in Silicon Valley and beyond

  2023-09-25 · 28:42 · 39.44 MB Open episode

  Silicon ValleyAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Where does the concept of IQ fetishism originate? And why has it resurfaced in contemporary discussions, particularly within the tech-right movement? Join historian Quinn Slobodian as he discusses how IQ-based hierarchies have influenced societal perceptions and policies and the potential societal consequences and divisions resulting from the prevalence of s… more…
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  The philosopher and the crypto king: Sam Bankman-Fried and the effective altruism delusion | Audio Long Read

  2023-09-23 · 36:12 · 49.73 MB Open episode

  Sam Bankman-FriedAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  At the time of writing, the crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried is due to stand trial on 3 October 2023. He stands accused of fraud and money-laundering on an epic scale through his currency exchange FTX. Did he gamble with other people’s money in a bid to do the maximum good? In this week’s long read, the New Statesman ’s associate editor Sophie McBain exa… more…
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  You Ask Us: How might a Labour government manage a Trump government?

  2023-09-22 · 17:49 · 24.49 MB Open episode

  into viewAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  With both the UK and US elections coming into view, the team consider what's happening with Labour's foreign policy agenda and how the relationship between a Labour government and a Trump government could play out. And another question from a listener casts a look back to the appointment of Jeremy Hunt as Chancellor. Had Sunak not been required to keep Hunt… more…
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  Rishi Sunak and his environmental straw men

  2023-09-21 · 15:28 · 21.27 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This Wednesday Rishi Sunak gave a speech rolling back on the government’s Net Zero pledges, pushing back the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030 to 2035, scrapping plans to force landlords to upgrade the energy efficiency of their homes, watering down the gas boiler phaseout (aiming for 80% rather than 100% by 2035), and ruling out plans… more…
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  Trussonomics isn't dead

  2023-09-18 · 28:48 · 39.58 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Liz Truss thought she had two years to save the economy, but her mini-budget caused it all to blow up in less than two months. We're now a year on from her chaotic 49 day premiership, but there are groups of economists and politicians who think her free-market growth strategy was right and it's only a matter of time before it makes a comeback. Read The Truss… more…
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  How Chile (almost) democratised Big Tech | Audio Long Read

  2023-09-16 · 22:23 · 30.77 MB Open episode

  Salvador AllendeAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Fifty years after Salvador Allende was ousted, might his greatest legacy be his battle with the emerging tech giants? On 1 August 1973, a seemingly mundane diplomatic summit took place in Lima, Peru. But there was nothing mundane about its revolutionary agenda. The attendees – diplomats from Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru – aspired to create a mo… more…
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  You Ask Us: Why are so many councils going bust?

  2023-09-15 · 16:30 · 22.68 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Since being recently surpassed by India, Britain has the world's sixth largest economy. But, one listener asks, how do we square this position with the reality of our crumbling services? And on the subject of government funding, another listener asks: will Birmingham City Council's financial crisis will make Labour more weary of devolving power to local auth… more…
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  Angela Rayner can’t let the unions down now

  2023-09-14 · 15:24 · 21.16 MB Open episode

  Angela RaynerAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The deputy labour leader and “trade union favourite” delivered a speech full of promises at the TUC. Now she has to deliver. Reaffirming Labour’s commitment to the New Deal for Working people, Rayner shored up support among the unions as Labour approaches the next election. But, as Rachel Wearmouth tells Anoosh Chakelian and Freddie Hayward, Rayner’s “one of… more…
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  Legacy tech & the move to sustainable computing | Sponsored

  2023-09-13 · 24:02 · 33.02 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The UK is one of the largest producers of household electronic waste in the world. In 2022 we threw away nearly 24 kilos of things like plugs, mobile phones and computer hardware per person. The volume of e-waste produced world-wide is predicted to increase from more than 61 million metric tons this year to nearly 75 million in 2030 – and the vast majority o… more…
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  Britain's great tax delusion

  2023-09-11 · 19:17 · 26.50 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Rishi Sunak earned almost £5m in the past three years, yet this was only taxed at a rate of 22%. Britain's tax system is broken, focusing on income rather than wealth, and it seems like no one plans on doing anything about this. Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves has explicitly stated that should Labour come into power, a wealth tax will not be introduced. In t… more…
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  The prime minister and the AI that solved the climate crisis

  2023-09-09 · 22:49 · 31.34 MB Open episode

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  After the extreme heat of summer 2024, which saw children stretchered out of their exams, Britain’s prime minister calls a press conference in Westminster Hall. He has one eye on life after office (skiing in Aspen, a big gig in Silicon Valley), but before he leaves, he wants to unveil something truly ground-breaking: a large language model that has been trai… more…
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  Crumbling Britain, with Andrew Marr

  2023-09-08 · 14:42 · 20.22 MB Open episode

  Andrew MarrAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  We inhabit an economy too small to deliver the social goods British people expect, and now Britain is cracking. From the concrete crises affecting schools across the country, to crumbling policies and leadership on both the right and left, Andrew Marr reflects on the state of the nation and its place in the world. Andrew Marr, political editor of the New Sta… more…
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  You Ask Us: The big Labour reshuffle, promotions and demotions

  2023-09-07 · 22:09 · 30.43 MB Open episode

  Angela RaynerLisa NandyAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Angela Rayner up, Lisa Nandy down - what’s motivated the moves in Keir Starmer’s shadow cabinet reshuffle this week and what does this tell us about the direction of the Labour party if they get into power? Freddie Hayward, Zoë Grünewald, and Rachel Cunliffe, answer listener questions. Submit a question for You Ask Us: https://www.newstatesman.com/YouAskUs D… more…
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  The trappings of Western hyper-liberalism | Conversation

  2023-09-04 · 29:05 · 39.95 MB Open episode

  Will LloydJohn GrayAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Can liberalism survive the horrors of our modern world? Will Lloyd is joined by John Gray political philosopher and author of The New Leviathans: Thoughts After Liberalism. They discuss how Thomas Hobbes seminal work Leviathan can be reinterpreted in the 21st century, particularly in the contexts of Russia, China, and the liberal West. Read more of John Gray… more…
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  Summer of Light: a new short story by Jonathan Coe | Audio Long Read

  2023-09-02 · 20:22 · 27.98 MB Open episode

  Jonathan CoeAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In the summer of 1924, a highly regarded painter falls – or is he pushed? – into the canal while celebrating his exhibition at the Venice Biennale. Two young women are heard running away into the night. In this dazzling new coming-of-age story first published in the New Statesman’s summer issue , the award-winning novelist Jonathan Coe explores the relations… more…
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  You Ask Us: if you're a centrist politician, how do you choose one party over another?

  2023-09-01 · 18:35 · 25.53 MB Open episode

  Rory StewartAlastair CampbellAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Rory Stewart, Tony Blair, Alastair Campbell: a listener writes in to ask why centrist politicians align themselves with one party over another? But before the team dissects the evolution of centrist politicians, they turn an imminent matter. Has the recent turmoil and churn, with multiple prime ministers in quick succession, given the UK an appetite for freq… more…
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  Ben Wallace and Nadine Dorries, the long goodbye

  2023-08-31 · 22:10 · 30.46 MB Open episode

  Ben WallaceAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  “History will not remember you kindly” Nadine Dorries’ wrote this weekend in her resignation letter to Rishi Sunak. But this is not the only departure which has been looming over the Conservatives for the past few weeks. This morning former defence secretary Ben Wallace handed in his resignation and was swiftly replaced by Grant Shapps, who stepped into his… more…
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  Escaping Eden: life after the Plymouth Brethren | Audio Long Reads

  2023-08-26 · 43:10 · 59.31 MB Open episode

  Escaping EdenPlymouth BrethrenAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  For those who leave the ultra-conservative Christian sect, separation comes at great personal cost. The New Statesman’s assistant editor Pippa Bailey had always been curious about the Plymouth Brethren, ever since discovering that her maternal grandparents had left the group in the 1960s. What might her life have been like if they stayed? Who were the cousin… more…
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  You Ask Us: will Labour stop the culture wars, and does the government control what journalists report?

  2023-08-25 · 20:33 · 28.23 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The Conservatives seem intent on fighting the next election on "culture wars" issues. A listener asks, would a Labour government put an end to all that? Also, how does the government control its media messaging? Is there a shadowy office pulling the strings and controlling what journalists report? We look at the concept of "the grid". Anoosh Chakelian, Rache… more…
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  Have Conservatives forgotten education?

  2023-08-24 · 21:04 · 28.96 MB Open episode

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  GCSE and A Level results are out, and the proportion of top grades have dipped since the pandemic years. It's an opportunity for the government and the opposition to talk about their ambitions for education. Are they both failing to do so? Anoosh Chakelian, Rachel Cunliffe and Freddie Hayward discuss the Tory education record, from Michael Gove’s reforming a… more…
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  Russia’s war on the future | Conversation

  2023-08-21 · 28:30 · 19.57 MB Open episode

  Conversation AfterAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  After spending several days reporting in Pokrovsk, a small city in eastern Ukraine and the recent target of two missile strikes, Katie Stallard describes the devastating impact of Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine’s civilians. “The first strike hit just as people were making dinner, coming home from a long day at work. The first strike hit and the emergency se… more…
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  In defence of counterfactual history | Audio Long Read

  2023-08-19 · 23:13 · 15.95 MB Open episode

  Audio Long Read WhatBerlin CrisisAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  What if the rush to war in 1914 had been averted? What if the Berlin Crisis of 1961 had led to nuclear war? What if the liberal revolution of 1848 had been successful? A new exhibition in Berlin considers a series of momentous what-ifs, an intriguing addition to the canon of counterfactual history. In this week’s long read, the New Statesman ’s contributing… more…
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  You Ask Us: Should it be easier to recall MPs, and how do Rishi Sunak and John Major compare?

  2023-08-18 · 22:04 · 20.21 MB Open episode

  John MajorVarious MPsAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Various MPs, including Nadine Dorries, have been accused of not doing their jobs. Should there be a standard of work all MPs must meet? Anoosh and Freddie tackle a listener’s question. Also – much has been said about the similarities and differences between Tony Blair and Keir Starmer, but what about John Major and Rishi Sunak? Submit a question: https://www… more…
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  Labour’s caution could turn to radicalism in office

  2023-08-17 · 15:53 · 14.54 MB Open episode

  Would LabourFreddie HaywardAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Would Labour be radical in office? Freddie Hayward spoke to party insiders to find out – he joins Anoosh Chakelian to talk about how Labour can make meaningful policy changes in an age of cynicism and poor public finances. Read the full article here: https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-politics/2023/08/labours-caution-could-turn-to-radicalism-in-office… more…
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  Where do Labour and the Tories differ on growth? With Bridget Phillipson and Bim Afolami | Conversation

  2023-08-14 · 27:47 · 38.19 MB Open episode

  Bridget PhillipsonBim AfolamiAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Two visions for how Britain can increase productivity and boost growth. Freddie Hayward interviews shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson and Conservative MP Bim Afolami on how Labour and the Conservatives propose to boost growth and prepare Britain for the future. This conversation was recorded live at the New Statesman’s Politics Live conference on… more…
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  What Simone De Beauvoir knew about loss, by Ali Smith | Audio Long Read

  2023-08-12 · 21:41 · 17.38 MB Open episode

  Ali SmithAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The novelist Ali Smith first came across the work of Simone de Beauvoir in an Inverness bookshop, aged 18 or 19, and was instantly compelled by her “tough, troubling” prose. In this week’s long read, Smith reflects on De Beauvoir’s 1964 memoir A Very Easy Death, a slight, visceral book about her estranged mother’s death. What happens when an existentialist,… more…
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  You Ask Us: Is Starmer haunted by Blair, and how do you raise voter turnout?

  2023-08-11 · 15:01 · 20.64 MB Open episode

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  Labour’s dominance in the polls draws obvious comparisons with 1997-era New Labour. But is it fair to compare Keir Starmer with Tony Blair – and what should the current Labour leader learn from his predecessor? Anoosh and Freddie tackle a listener’s question. Also – how do we incentivise voter turn out? One listener has a novel idea. Could it work? Submit a… more…
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  Rishi Sunak's asylum policy is all at sea

  2023-08-10 · 14:58 · 20.58 MB Open episode

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  The first residents have boarded the Bibby Stockholm barge moored off the coast of Dorset. Anoosh Chakelian visited Portland to meet locals and asylum seekers, and joins Freddie Hayward in the studio to reveal what she discovered. They also discuss why leaving the European Court of Human Rights is no deterrent for people seeking asylum in the UK, and how Bre… more…
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  The Trump trial and the internet conspiracy infecting the world | Conversation

  2023-08-07 · 30:44 · 42.23 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  An internet hoax conceived on a fringe message board grew into an online conspiracy theory so far-reaching that it sparked the January 6 attack on the US capitol. Now Qanon has gone global, what are the consequences for politics and society? Rachel Cunliffe is joined by James Ball, journalist and author of The Other Pandemic: How QAnon Contaminated the World… more…
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  George Monbiot: how I escape climate despair | Audio Long Read

  2023-08-05 · 15:53 · 14.56 MB Open episode

  George MonbiotAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  There is one question the environmental journalist and author George Monbiot is asked more than any other: how do you cope? When your job is to report on the climate crisis, where do you find hope? Monbiot’s answer is a very personal one: he goes sea kayaking – alone, often far off the coast, with (if he’s lucky) a pod of dolphins or a flock of shearwaters f… more…
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  You Ask Us: Is a new party possible, and has Andy Burnham avoided policing scandal?

  2023-08-04 · 25:22 · 23.24 MB Open episode

  Andy BurnhamAnoosh ChakelianBen WalkerOli Dugmore

  Anoosh Chakelian, Freddie Hayward and Ben Walker answer listener questions. There have been multiple attempts to launch credible new political parties in recent years, but very few have taken hold. Why? A listener, quite possibly the youngest fan of the New Statesman Podcast, asks what it would take for a new party to gain ground in Parliament. And Greater M… more…
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  Rutherglen by-election: Labour’s key to unlock Scotland?

  2023-08-03 · 13:20 · 12.21 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Yet another by-election could provide a key opportunity for Anas Sarwar’s Scottish Labour to regain lost seats in Scotland. The former SNP MP Margaret Ferrier has been recalled by her Rutherglen and Hamilton West constituents, triggering a by-election. Ben Walker and Freddie Hayward join Anoosh Chakelian on the New Statesman podcast to discuss what the lates… more…
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  All politics is local, with Westminster council leader Adam Hug

  2023-07-31 · 27:57 · 38.41 MB Open episode

  Adam HugAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  When Labour won Westminster Council from the Conservatives in 2022, they made history. Now in power for the first time ever, the Labour council leadership is faced with the challenge and opportunity of running one of the UK’s richest councils – inheriting what council leader Adam Hug calls “mediocre” and “wasteful” Conservative policies. In this revealing in… more…
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  The 1922 committee: inside the Conservatives’ assassination bureau | Audio Long Read

  2023-07-29 · 26:51 · 18.45 MB Open episode

  Conservative Private Members CommitteeAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The Conservative Private Members Committee, informally known as the 1922 Committee (or the ’22), is the Tory confessional, its trade union and backbenchers’ common room. If that makes it sound chaotic (and it sometimes is) it is also the assassination bureau that felled Margaret Thatcher , and, more recently, three prime ministers in four years: Theresa May,… more…
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  You Ask Us: How would a Lib Dem return change parliament? And why Liz Truss was worse for Labour.

  2023-07-28 · 16:24 · 13.15 MB Open episode

  Lib DemAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Anoosh Chakelian and Freddie Hayward answer your questions. After a routing in 2015, the Liberal Democrats have languished as a minor player in the Commons while the SNP have enjoyed the advantages of being the third largest party in parliament. Their positions could reverse at the next election. Our listener asks how politics would change if the Lib Dems be… more…
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  Are Labour and the Tories u-turning on green policies?

  2023-07-27 · 11:23 · 9.13 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Keir Starmer has faced criticism for appearing to water down some key environmental policies, particularly in light of Labour's narrow defeat in the Uxbridge and South Ruislip by-election. But is that criticism fair? Anoosh Chakelian and Freddie Hayward discuss how perceived opposition to the Net Zero agenda and schemes like London's Ulez have impacted the g… more…
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  What does a think tank actually do?

  2023-07-24 · 30:15 · 41.56 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Shadowy forces, deep state actors in the pay of nefarious oligarchs... or an important part of the political ecosystem? Rachel Cunliffe meets senior figures from three think tanks from across the political spectrum to find out how think tanks work, how they are funded, and the role they play in creating public policy. Guests: Robert Colvile, director of the… more…
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  How Saudi Arabia is buying the world | Audio Long Read

  2023-07-22 · 36:29 · 25.06 MB Open episode

  How Saudi ArabiaAudio Long Read WhenAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  When Saudi cinemas reopened in 2018, for the first time in 35 years, they screened the Marvel movie Black Panther. Many saw parallels between the kingdom and the fictional world of Wakanda, as crown prince Mohammed bin Salman unveiled ambitious plans for modernisation and an economy that would diversify away from oil, investing in futuristic projects such as… more…
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  By-election special: Tory wipeout, interrupted

  2023-07-21 · 24:31 · 33.70 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In a terrible night of results for Rishi Sunak in rural England, Labour faltered in outer London. Rachel Cunliffe, Anoosh Chakelian, Rachel Wearmouth and Ben Walker analyse the results of the by-elections in Somerton and Frome, Selby and Ainsty, and Boris Johnson’s old seat of Uxbridge and South Ruislip. Submit a question: https://www.newstatesman.com/YouAsk… more…
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  You Ask Us: Why won't Keir Starmer undo the two-child cap - and can we fix rip-off banks?

  2023-07-20 · 26:22 · 21.13 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Keir Starmer says he’ll keep the two-child cap on benefits. Is this a knee-jerk reaction to public opinion, or an attempt at “fiscal discipline”? The New Statesman Podcast team answer your questions. The Labour leader has risked the anger of his own MPs by apparently reneging on a previous commitment to reverse limits on child benefit introduced by George Os… more…
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  Brexit "has broken Britain" - Stephen Flynn interview

  2023-07-17 · 23:11 · 31.85 MB Open episode

  Stephen FlynnZoë GrünewaldAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Stephen Flynn, Westminster leader of the SNP, speaks to Zoë Grünewald at the New Statesman's Politics Live conference. They discuss the SNP’s ambitions for Scottish independence in the light of Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation, arrest and subsequent release, and how a Labour government under Keir Starmer might relate to the SNP over issues including Brexit in r… more…
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  The Spanish election reveals the future of Europe | Audio Long Read

  2023-07-15 · 22:10 · 17.77 MB Open episode

  Pedro SánchezAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Since 2018, prime minister Pedro Sánchez has led a surprisingly durable and impactful Spanish government, implementing progressive policies such as improved rights for abortion, transgender people and migrants. His coalition government has repositioned Spain as a European “pivot” state, a bridge between north and south, east and west. Its economy is predicte… more…
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  You Ask Us: Who replaces Rishi Sunak – and could Labour MPs defect?

  2023-07-14 · 19:27 · 26.72 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The Conservatives are on track to lose the next election. Who would lead them in opposition? Anoosh Chakelian, Rachel Wearmouth and Zoë Grünewald answer a listener question on the senior Conservatives who currently look most likely to replace Rishi Sunak as Tory leader. They also address whether Keir Starmer will survive as leader of the Labour party until t… more…
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  Are Labour's missions enough - and is a reshuffle ahead?

  2023-07-13 · 15:49 · 14.49 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Keir Starmer has finished announcing Labour’s five missions. Are they enough to get Labour into government? Vocational education, social mobility, and breaking the “class ceiling” – Labour’s final "mission" was designed to represent the party’s core values. Keir Starmer's mission-based approach is supposed to give us an insight into how a Labour government m… more…
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  The Keir Starmer interview: “my mortgage is up – and Sunak doesn’t get it.”

  2023-07-10 · 28:23 · 38.99 MB Open episode

  Rachel WearmouthAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In this wide-ranging interview with Rachel Wearmouth, Keir Starmer discusses the “really damaged economy” Labour will inherit if they win the next election – and attacks Rishi Sunak for being “out of touch” with ordinary people. Speaking in front of a live audience at the New Statesman politics live conference on 27 June 2023, Starmer said a Labour governmen… more…
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  You Ask Us: Will Keir Starmer do electoral reform - and Andy Burnham ever be Prime Minister?

  2023-07-07 · 15:58 · 21.94 MB Open episode

  Andy BurnhamAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Anoosh, Freddie and Zoë answer your questions in You Ask Us. Keir Starmer has said that voter reform is not a priority for the Labour party. But in the event of a hung parliament at the next election, he may look to the Liberal Democrats – who have long campaigned for proportional representation – for support. Could this sway his hand to change the electoral… more…
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  Why Britain is broke, with Ed Conway

  2023-07-06 · 27:58 · 38.43 MB Open episode

  Ed ConwayAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The UK is experiencing higher inflation than any other G7 country. Ed Conway, Economics editor for Sky News, joins Anoosh, Freddie and Zoë on the New Statesman podcast to explain why Britain appears caught in a "contagious" cycle of economic pain - and why Rishi Sunak and the Bank of England appear unable to break it. Read Ed Conway's cover story for this we… more…
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  Russia's new Time of Troubles – with Vladislav Zubok

  2023-07-03 · 26:30 · 36.42 MB Open episode

  Vladislav ZubokGlobal AfAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Following Yevgeny Prigozhin's short-lived mutiny in Russia, the New Statesman 's China and Global Affairs Editor Katie Stallard speaks to the historian Vladislav Zubok about what the failed rebellion means for the future of Vladimir Putin's regime. Zubok is professor of international history at the London School of Economics and the author of multiple books… more…
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  Can Wes Streeting save the NHS?

  2023-07-01 · 59:16 · 81.41 MB Open episode

  Wes StreetingAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In this bonus episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Wes Streeting, the shadow health secretary, meets Phil Whitaker , the New Statesman ’s medical editor and a working GP, at his surgery in Somerset, to have a conversation chaired by Anoosh Chakelian. They clash over Streeting’s plans for GPs and how best to take pressure off hospitals, and discuss what the… more…
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  You Ask Us: Will there be another “Portillo moment” – and could rural England vote Labour?

  2023-06-30 · 25:02 · 34.40 MB Open episode

  Ben WalkerAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In this week’s You Ask Us, our polling expert Ben Walker joins the podcast to answer some of your queries. With so many senior MPs standing down at the next election, might there still be a “Portillo moment” when a high-profile Conservative loses their seat, and who will it be? The team also answer consider which party is better placed to win over rural vote… more…
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  Nicola Sturgeon’s encore – and Humza Yousaf’s new(-ish) plan for independence

  2023-06-29 · 26:01 · 35.75 MB Open episode

  Nicola SturgeonHumza YousafFollowing Nicola SturgeonNew StatesmanAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Following Nicola Sturgeon’s evidence session at the Covid inquiry in London, the New Statesman ’s Scotland editor, Chris Deerin, joins Anoosh Chakelian and Rachel Wearmouth to discuss what she had to say. They chat about how much the prospect of a no-deal Brexit affected pandemic planning in Scotland, what the relationship between Holyrood and Westminster wa… more…
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  Why do newspaper endorsements still matter?

  2023-06-26 · 16:46 · 23.04 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Have the newspapers decided who they are going to back at the next general election and if they have will it actually have any impact? The New Statesman’s media correspondent, Will Turvill, joins Rachel Cunliffe to discuss his research into the main papers’ editorials to understand what they might say at the next election and why it still matters. They talk… more…
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  You Ask Us: What next for Boris Johnson – and Angela Rayner

  2023-06-23 · 13:53 · 19.08 MB Open episode

  Angela RaynerAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In today’s special You Ask Us episode of the New Statesman Podcast , Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Rachel Wearmouth and Freddie Hayward to answer listeners’ questions: They discuss what role Angela Rayner might have in a Starmer government and whether she’s being sidelined. Then they tackle a question on whether Boris Johnson could return to politics through… more…
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  Rishi Sunak’s inflation pledge backfires

  2023-06-22 · 18:08 · 24.92 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  As the Bank of England raises interest rates again after worse than expected inflation figures, Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Andrew Marr, Rachel Wearmouth and Freddie Hayward to discuss what it all means for voters, the government and the opposition. They discuss why the Conservatives seem unable to come up with a plan to deal with the approaching mortgage… more…
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  How trailblazers are using smart meters to make the switch to net zero | Sponsored

  2023-06-21 · 21:09 · 29.07 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In this special podcast from the Spotlight team in partnership with Smart Energy GB we're looking at how smart meters can help bring down energy bills. From July ofgem, the regulator, will be reducing the price cap on energy. But household bills in Britain are expected to stay high. The government has an aim for all homes to be offered a smart meter by 2025.… more…
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  Is Keir Starmer a radical or conservative? With his former aide Claire Ainsley

  2023-06-19 · 23:13 · 31.90 MB Open episode

  Claire AinsleyAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  As Labour starts to set out its policy agenda for the next election, Anoosh Chakelian speaks to one of the people who helped shape it. Claire Ainsley worked in Starmer’s policy team from 2020 to 2022 – before that she was at the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, and is now a director at the Progressive Policy Institute. They discuss how radical or conservative Sta… more…
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  You Ask Us: Could Sadiq Khan lose, and is Britain the new Poland?

  2023-06-16 · 16:40 · 22.91 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianRachel WearmouthOli Dugmore

  In our weekly You Ask Us episode, Anoosh Chakelian, Rachel Wearmouth and Freddie Hayward answer your questions. This week, they tackle whether Labour’s comparison of the UK economy with Poland and Romania can be considered xenophobic and if London is as Labour as Sadiq Khan thinks. If you have a question for You Ask Us go to newstatesman.com/youaskus, or lea… more…
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  Boris Johnson: the verdict

  2023-06-15 · 17:02 · 23.42 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  As a long-awaited investigation finds Boris Johnson knowingly misled parliament – and disrespected its processes – Anoosh Chakelian, Rachel Wearmouth and Freddie Hayward discuss what the report means for Johnson and his party. They go through what the report found, how Boris Johnson reacted and whether this is ultimately good or bad politically for Rishi Sun… more…
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  SPOTLIGHT: Can redesigning cities boost economic growth and happiness?

  2023-06-13 · 33:59 · 46.69 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  A bonus podcast from our Spotlight team: Placemaking – the process of creating quality places that people want to live, work, play and learn in – can contribute significantly to the UK’s productivity. It revitalises public spaces, and can lead to a range of societal and economic benefits, including increased levels of employment, better health and wellbeing,… more…
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  Boris Johnson resigns and Nicola Sturgeon is arrested

  2023-06-12 · 26:06 · 35.85 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  After Nicola Sturgeon's arrest and Boris Johnson flounced out of the Commons over his honours list and the Privileges Committee investigation into whether he misled parliament, the New Statesman Podcast team discuss what all the drama means for the UK. Anoosh Chakelian, Rachel Wearmouth and Ben Walker consider the difficulties Scottish First Minister Humza Y… more…
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  Why is Caroline Lucas standing down?

  2023-06-09 · 10:19 · 14.19 MB Open episode

  Caroline LucasRachel WearmouthAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In this week’s You Ask Us, Anoosh Chakelian, Freddie Hayward and Rachel Wearmouth answer listeners’ questions on Caroline Lucas, the Green MP, standing down and why Jamie Driscoll, mayor of the North of Tyne, was blocked from running for the newly created North East mayoralty. If you have a question for You Ask Us you can submit it on the New Statesman websi… more…
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  The real Rachel Reeves

  2023-06-08 · 17:27 · 23.99 MB Open episode

  Rachel ReevesAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  As Rachel Reeves returns from her visit to the US – where she was accompanied in Washington DC and New York by the NS editor-in-chief, Jason Cowley – we ask what a Labour government will mean for the economy, and what drives the shadow chancellor both personally and politically. Jason joins Anoosh Chakelian, Rachel Wearmouth and Freddie Hayward to discuss hi… more…
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  What’s gone wrong with British policing?

  2023-06-05 · 28:19 · 38.90 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  As more allegations of misconduct within the Metropolitan Police reach the courts, Anoosh Chakelian speaks to a former officer about what’s going wrong with British police. Matt Lloyd-Rose speaks to about his new book, an account of his time as a volunteer police officer with the Met. They discuss misogyny and racism, how police officers’ focus on what they… more…
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  Is greed driving inflation?

  2023-06-01 · 27:25 · 37.66 MB Open episode

  Will DunnAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Our business editor Will Dunn joins Anoosh Chakelian and Freddie Hayward to discuss his New Statesman cover feature on the age of greedflation . Some companies have been accused of taking advantage of rising food prices to increase their profit margins. The panel talk about why they have been able to get away with not reducing mark-ups, and what the politica… more…
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  Is there a future for moderates in the Conservative Party?

  2023-05-29 · 35:29 · 48.75 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  With the Conservative Party showing open divisions, its right emboldened to hold separate conferences, and many Tory MPs already announcing their plans to stand down at the next election, Zoë Grünewald takes a look at what’s happening to moderates in the party. She’s joined by the writer and commentator Benedict Spence, and Ryan Shorthouse, the chief executi… more…
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  Does unionism have a future in Northern Ireland?

  2023-05-25 · 25:57 · 35.67 MB Open episode

  Rachel WearmouthAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  After the local elections in Northern Ireland, Rachel Wearmouth and Freddie Hayward are joined by the Belfast Telegraph reporter Sam McBride to discuss how the different parties did, and what it might mean for the future of power-sharing and the Union as a whole. Then they look at another difficult week for Rishi Sunak, and why Labour feels like it could hav… more…
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  Is Westminster broken?

  2023-05-22 · 29:27 · 40.47 MB Open episode

  Harry LambertAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Harry Lambert, New Statesman contributing writer, joins Anoosh Chakelian to discuss what could work better in political journalism, the way Westminster and Whitehall are structured, and local government – inspired by two new books, Ian Dunt’s How Westminster Works...and Why It Doesn’t and Paul Johnson’s Follow the Money , on the subject. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Do… more…
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  Who holds the power on the left?

  2023-05-18 · 23:59 · 32.95 MB Open episode

  New StatesmanLeft Power ListAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  As the New Statesman publishes the Left Power List – the 50 most powerful people on the British left – George Eaton, senior editor, joins Anoosh Chakelian, Rachel Wearmouth and Freddie Hayward to discuss who’s on the list and why. They talk about how power has changed on the left, what the reaction has been. Then in You Ask Us they tackle listeners’ question… more…
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  SPOTLIGHT: How Smart Meters help small businesses

  2023-05-17 · 7:41 · 10.58 MB Open episode

  energy pricesAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  With rising energy prices, Small businesses are keen to take more control over their bills. Smart meters can help companies understand in detail how they are using energy, which can help find ways to make things more efficient. In this special episode of Spotlight, in partnership with Smart Energy GB we speak to Josh Kay, co-founder of a production and art f… more…
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  BONUS: Have the Conservatives already lost the next election? With Andrew Marr and David Gauke

  2023-05-16 · 15:43 · 21.60 MB Open episode

  Andrew MarrDavid GaukeAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In a bonus episode of the New Statesman Podcast , we bring you a discussion between Andrew Marr and David Gauke after the local elections earlier this month, in which the Tories did poorly. They talk about the rise of the “Not the Conservatives” party, the chances of Labour winning the next election, and whether voters are concerned about the chances of a co… more…
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  The art of the political interview – with Rob Burley

  2023-05-15 · 32:16 · 44.33 MB Open episode

  Rob BurleyJeremy PaxmanAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Why is this lying bastard lying to me? That’s the question Jeremy Paxman famously asked when trying to pin down slippery politicians, and it’s the title of Rob Burley’s new book, published on 11 May. With 25 years of experience working with the great political interviewers of our age – from Andrew Neil to Emily Maitlis, and Andrew Marr to Beth Rigby – he joi… more…
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  Is Labour heading for a majority after all?

  2023-05-11 · 28:33 · 39.22 MB Open episode

  Rachel WearmouthAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Now all the local ballots have been counted, Anoosh is joined by Freddie Hayward, Rachel Wearmouth and Ben Walker to work out who did well, who did badly, and what the results might tell us about the next election. They look at what’s behind Labour wins in places like Medway and Thanet, whether Keir Starmer should be worried about the Greens, and how the Lib… more…
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  Is it time to abolish the monarchy - Recorded live at the Cambridge literary Festival

  2023-05-08 · 1:22:59 · 113.98 MB Open episode

  New StatesmanAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In this special edition of the New Statesman Podcast we bring you the New Statesman debate, recorded live at the Cambridge Literary Festival , on the motion: “This house believes it is time for Britain to abolish its monarchy.” The death of the Queen, followed by Harry and Meghan’s revelations, marked a turning point for the royal family. On the eve of the c… more…
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  A bad night for the Conservatives at the local elections

  2023-05-05 · 26:06 · 35.86 MB Open episode

  Rachel WearmouthAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  As the first results from the English local elections come in, Rachel Wearmouth, Freddie Hayward and Ben Walker look at what they mean for the main parties. They talk about where the Conservatives are losing, and where Labour, the Lib Dems and the Greens are succeeding. Subscribe to Morning Call  LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM TH… more…
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  Are the Tories failing children?

  2023-05-01 · 30:13 · 41.52 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianRachel CunliffeZoë GrünewaldOli Dugmore

  What’s it like to be a child today? Anoosh Chakelian, Rachel Cunliffe and Zoë Grünewald discuss the New Statesman 's recent interview with Rachel de Souza, the children’s commissioner for England – who is tasked with protecting and promoting the rights of children – and how government and tech companies are failing young people. We hear about what it’s like… more…
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  The writer at the centre of the Diane Abbott row

  2023-04-27 · 20:36 · 28.30 MB Open episode

  Diane AbbottJeremy CorbynAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Diane Abbott, the former shadow home secretary and ally of Jeremy Corbyn, has been suspended as a Labour MP after she claimed Jewish people cannot be victims of racism, in a letter to the Observer responding to a column by Tomiwa Owolade, a New Statesman contributing writer. He joins Anoosh Chakelian and Freddie Hayward to talk about her suspension, why the… more…
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  Is Rishi Sunak reviving the Tories? Live at the Cambridge Literary Festival

  2023-04-24 · 53:53 · 74.03 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In a special episode of the New Statesman Podcast recorded live at the Cambridge Literary Festival, Anoosh Chakelian, Freddie Hayward and Ben Walker discuss Dominic Raab’s resignation and what it means for Rishi Sunak's position. They also examine the Prime Minister's improving poll numbers and ask whether the recovery is real – and what Labour under Keir St… more…
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  From election fever in England to SNP turmoil in Scotland

  2023-04-20 · 32:44 · 44.98 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The local elections in England are on 4 May, with more than 8,000 council seats across the country up for grabs. It is the first major electoral test for Rishi Sunak since becoming Prime Minister and a sign of how things could go in the general election next year. What should we watch out for? Anoosh Chakelian, Rachel Wearmouth and Freddie Hayward are joined… more…
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  Can we restore faith in parliament? With Hannah White

  2023-04-17 · 27:26 · 37.69 MB Open episode

  Hannah WhiteAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  With the public's view of government and parliament at new lows after the pandemic, what can be done to increase belief in politics? Dr Hannah White, director of the Institute for Government, speaks to Zoë Grünewald about her new book Held in Contempt, What’s Wrong with the House of Commons . They discuss how trust was damaged so severely under Boris Johnson… more…
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  Joe Biden’s visit exposes the UK’s Brexit impasse

  2023-04-13 · 36:50 · 50.59 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The US president, Joe Biden, arrived in Belfast on a week-long visit to the island of Ireland marking the 25th anniversary Good Friday Agreement. Northern Ireland has been in a year of political limbo since it’s devolved government collapsed as a result of divisions over the post-Brexit trade regime. Anoosh Chakelian and Rachel Wearmouth are joined by the Ne… more…
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  Spotlight: How Smart Meters can help with the energy crisis

  2023-04-11 · 10:30 · 14.44 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The energy market is complicated. Consumers are understandably confused by the range of tariffs and suppliers – and even by where energy comes from. In 2021, 40 percent of our electricity was generated using gas, around half of which was imported by pipeline from Norway or by ship from places such as Qatar, the United States and Russia. Smart meters enable t… more…
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  The New Statesman political editors’ reunion: covering Westminster from Thatcher to Sunak

  2023-04-10 · 45:45 · 62.84 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In this special podcast, nine political editors and writers come together to discuss working at the New Statesman , covering everything from the rise and fall of Thatcher and New Labour through to the coalition government and the recent period of Conservative hegemony. We hear from Patrick Wintour, Sarah Baxter, Steve Richards, Jackie Ashley, Rafael Behr, Me… more…
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  Is the Good Friday Agreement under threat? With Jonathan Powell

  2023-04-07 · 20:40 · 28.39 MB Open episode

  Jonathan PowellAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  It’s a quarter of a century since a peace deal introduced cross-community power-sharing to Northern Ireland. One of the architects of the deal was Tony Blair’s chief of staff Jonathan Powell. He speaks to the New Statesman 's deputy political editor Rachel Wearmouth about how the deal came together, how it has fared since 1998, and the likelihood today of an… more…
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  Dover delays, the Brexit taboo and Stevenage Woman

  2023-04-06 · 27:00 · 37.09 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The Easter exodus from the UK has begun but holidaymakers hoping for a quick getaway were stranded by lengthy delays at the Port of Dover. Suella Braverman, the Home Secretary, has denied that this was related to Brexit , instead blaming the weather. Anoosh Chakelian, Zoë Grünewald and Ben Walker discuss what’s causing the snarl-up, why evasiveness around th… more…
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  Are social conservatives the future of British politics?

  2023-04-03 · 35:00 · 48.09 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  As the Tories increasingly use social issues and culture wars to appeal to voters, we talk about the key MPs behind this trend, analyse how socially conservative the country really is, and debate what this means for the future of the Conservative Party and the UK more broadly. Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Rachel Wearmouth, Rachel Cunliffe and our polling ex… more…
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  Tough on crime? Britain’s new political battleground

  2023-03-30 · 28:22 · 38.98 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Petty crime is emerging as a central battleground of the next election. The Prime Minister has announced headline-grabbing plans to ban laughing gas (nitrous oxide), which the Levelling Up Secretary, Michael Gove, has described as an “increasing scourge”. This swiftly followed a big speech on law and order from the Labour leader, Keir Starmer, which unveiled… more…
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  How Brexit remade the Conservative Party, with Tim Bale

  2023-03-29 · 30:57 · 42.53 MB Open episode

  Tim BaleAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Has winning the Brexit vote made the Conservative Party ungovernable? That’s the question political scientist Tim Bale is tackling in his new book The Conservative Party After Brexit . He speaks to Anoosh Chakelian about how the party has changed, why its coalition of right-wing populism and free-market fundamentalism is inherently unstable and why the damag… more…
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  What Humza Yousaf means for the SNP, Scottish independence and Labour

  2023-03-27 · 21:04 · 28.95 MB Open episode

  Kate ForbesAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Humza Yousaf is the new leader of the SNP after beating his closest rival, Kate Forbes, by 52 per cent to 48 per cent in the final round of the party’s leadership election. He’s the continuity candidate, but is continuity enough to keep the SNP in power in Holyrood and dominant in Scottish Westminster seats as it continues to push for independence? Anoosh Ch… more…
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  Is the era of Boris and Brexit over?

  2023-03-23 · 30:48 · 42.32 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  During a grumpy four-hour hearing with the Commons Privileges Committee, Boris Johnson appeared to lack the deft political touches that got him into No 10. The team discuss how his performance didn’t help him, why he was unable to lead a dramatic revolt against Rishi Sunak’s Brexit deal, and if this is good or bad for the current prime minister. Then in You… more…
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  Childcare gets top billing in the Budget, but will it work?

  2023-03-20 · 20:02 · 27.54 MB Open episode

  Jeremy HuntAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  After Jeremy Hunt announced an extension of free childcare provision to children older than nine months in the Budget this week, some parents groups are celebrating – but is this really a victory? Rachel Cunliffe is joined by Zoë Grünewald and Alona Ferber to discuss what was announced, whether it leaves Labour in a difficult position, and if the new policy… more…
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  What’s behind the Budget? With Andrew Marr

  2023-03-16 · 26:03 · 35.79 MB Open episode

  Andrew MarrJeremy HuntAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Jeremy Hunt presented his first Budget on Wednesday (15 March) as forecasts said that Britain faces a record fall in living standards over the next two years. Anoosh Chakelian is joined by the New Statesman’s political editor, Andrew Marr, and business editor, Will Dunn, to take us through the key measures. They discuss the huge stealth tax rises the Chancel… more…
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  What’s behind the Tories’ new voter ID laws?

  2023-03-13 · 23:31 · 32.31 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The local elections in May will be the first time that voters in England must show a form of photo ID to cast their vote. The government has said we need these tough restrictions to combat election fraud but pilots suggest one million voters could be put off voting, with police told to prepare for polling station chaos . Anoosh Chakelian, Rachel Cunliffe and… more…
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  Why are women voters moving to the left?

  2023-03-09 · 22:02 · 30.28 MB Open episode

  Conservative PartyAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Women have turned away from the Conservative Party over the past few decades, who since 2010 have been more likely to vote for Labour. The Conservatives’ failure to support women – who are bearing the brunt of the cost-of-living crisis – has not helped things. Anoosh Chakelian, Zoë Grünewald and Rachel Wearmouth discuss why the Tories have failed to win over… more…
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  BONUS: Britain’s childcare crisis, with Stella Creasy

  2023-03-08 · 33:36 · 46.15 MB Open episode

  Stella Creasy ChildcareAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Childcare in the UK is among the most expensive among the countries of the OECD. The lack of affordable and accessible childcare is costing the nation £27bn a year – equivalent to 1 per cent of GDP – according to report by Centre for Progressive Policy. In this bonus episode of the New Statesman podcast, brought to you by the Spotlight team, Alona Ferber, ed… more…
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  Could childcare win Labour the next election?

  2023-03-06 · 31:52 · 43.78 MB Open episode

  Progressive PolicyAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  A new report from economics think tank the Centre for Progressive Policy (CPP) reveals the UK is losing 1 per cent of GDP through a lack of suitable childcare. Rachel Cunliffe, Alona Ferber and Zoë Grünewald discuss the cost of Britain’s broken childcare system as the pressure increases for action. We hear from Labour MP Stella Creasy, who with shadow educat… more…
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  What the Brexit deal means for Rishi Sunak – and Keir Starmer

  2023-03-02 · 19:58 · 27.43 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Rishi Sunak has agreed a deal with the EU on the Northern Ireland protocol. He has hailed this as a “new chapter” in relations, but will he reap the rewards ? Anoosh Chakelian, Freddie Hayward and Rachel Wearmouth discuss the “Windsor framework”, as the deal is known, and what the DUP and hardline Tory Brexiteers will do now . They also debate whether Labour… more…
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  Inside Westminster’s warped workplace

  2023-02-27 · 33:44 · 46.35 MB Open episode

  Inside WestminsterZoë GrünewaldAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Anoosh Chakelian and Zoë Grünewald are joined by two parliamentary researchers to delve into the working conditions, power imbalances and abuses that take place within Westminster. Jenny Symmons and Holly Brazier Tope are senior researchers for Labour MPs and representatives of parliamentary staff for the GMB union. They open up about the problems at their w… more…
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  Kate Forbes: How faith can make you political "roadkill", with Tim Farron

  2023-02-23 · 34:06 · 46.84 MB Open episode

  Kate ForbesTim FarronAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  For a hot moment Kate Forbes was favourite to replace Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader and Scotland’s first minister. But revealing her socially conservative views in a series of interviews, including being against equal marriage, gender self-identification and sex outside of marriage, has dismayed her supporters and jeopardised her campaign. Anoosh Chakelian a… more…
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  SPOTLIGHT: The autonomous future is nearly here - with Wejo

  2023-02-22 · 22:16 · 30.59 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Widespread use of autonomous cars is on the horizon. Self-driving vehicles are already out on our roads. And autonomy will change our relationship with our vehicles. But what will the new immersive world inside a vehicle be like? In the third episode of a three-part special series partnered with Wejo, the smart mobility tech company, a panel of expert guests… more…
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  Will being tough on crime decide the next election?

  2023-02-20 · 17:07 · 23.53 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  With the criminal justice system under immense strain, from huge case backlogs to crumbling court buildings and staff shortages, Labour has seized the opportunity to attack the Tories’ record on crime. In a speech on Thursday 16 February the shadow home secretary, Yvette Cooper, declared that “only Labour is the party of law and order”. Rachel Cunliffe, Fred… more…
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  Nicola Sturgeon resigns – what next for Scottish politics?

  2023-02-16 · 32:25 · 44.53 MB Open episode

  Nicola SturgeonFirst MinisterAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  After surprising the country by announcing her resignation as First Minister and SNP leader, Nicola Sturgeon leaves a vacuum in UK politics. The New Statesman ’s Scotland editor, Chris Deerin , joins the podcast to discuss what's behind her decision and what it means for the Union, independence and the prospects of Scottish opposition parties. Then in You As… more…
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  An intensive care doctor’s remedy for the NHS, with Jim Down

  2023-02-13 · 22:23 · 30.75 MB Open episode

  Jim Down AheadAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Ahead of the publication of his new book, Life in the Balance: A Doctor’s Stories of Intensive Care , Dr Jim Down speaks to Anoosh Chakelian about the struggles the NHS is facing, why privitisation isn’t the answer, and the toll the job is taking on the mental health of many doctors. Jim’s book is published on 23 February. Subscribe to the Morning Call newsl… more…
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  Will Rishi Sunak’s reshuffle restore his authority?

  2023-02-09 · 18:16 · 25.10 MB Open episode

  Will Rishi SunakAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Rishi Sunak is struggling to restore order over a divided and unruly Conservative party. His latest attempt, this week, takes the form of a cabinet reshuffle and a restructuring of Whitehall that created four new government departments. Anoosh Chakelian, Rachel Wearmouth and Freddie Hayward break down the main changes and talk about what this disruptive and… more…
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  Can we stop the government criminalising protest? With Jodie Beck of Liberty

  2023-02-06 · 26:49 · 36.85 MB Open episode

  Jodie BeckPublic OrdAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Last week the government faced multiple defeats in the House of Lords on its wide-ranging Public Order Bill, which have peers warned would have a chilling effect on the right to protest. As the government continues to try to push its legislation through, Jodie Beck, head of policy and campaigns at the human rights organisation Liberty, talks to Rachel Cunlif… more…
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  Rishi Sunak’s first 100 days, with Andrew Marr

  2023-02-02 · 21:05 · 28.97 MB Open episode

  Andrew MarrAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Rishi Sunak is marking 100 days in office just after Britain was hit by the biggest day of industrial action in a decade and the IMF predicted that the UK will be the only major economy to shrink in 2023. With the Tory party engulfed in sleaze and sackings, Sunak is feeling the pressure. Andrew Marr joins Anoosh Chakelian and Freddie Hayward to discuss wheth… more…
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  Are the Lib Dems winning here?

  2023-01-30 · 19:44 · 27.11 MB Open episode

  Lib DemAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  After a series of by-election victories, could the Lib Dem election machine be powering the party back to its late 90s levels of popularity? Anoosh Chakelian, Freddie Hayward and Ben Walker look at the party’s recent performance, how it is preparing to fight an upcoming election and why Brexit has changed the kinds of seats it is fighting for. Listen to our… more…
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  The return of Tory sleaze

  2023-01-26 · 29:44 · 40.86 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Rishi Sunak promised to draw a line under the scandalous Boris Johnson era when he became Prime Minister, but Tory sleaze seems here to stay. He is facing serious questions over the integrity of his party after a succession of allegations against senior figures. Anoosh Chakelian, Freddie Hayward and Will Dunn, the New Statesman’s business editor, try to figu… more…
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  How to fix the NHS, with Phil Whitaker

  2023-01-24 · 27:16 · 37.47 MB Open episode

  Phil WhitakerAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  With the crisis in the health service growing, the New Statesman ’s medical editor Phil Whitaker speaks to Rachel Cunliffe about his prescription for fixing it. They discuss how the system is currently broken, why the Health Secretary Steve Barclay and the shadow health secretary Wes Streeting could benefit from spending time on the front line with GPs, and… more…
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  SPOTLIGHT: Are we there yet?: The EV story - with Wejo

  2023-01-23 · 22:07 · 30.38 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  A special podcast from Spotlight, the New Statesman’s policy supplement - The New Statesman podcast will return tomorrow. In 2020, the UK announced the end of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030. At the time, Boris Johnson’s government pledged £1.8bn to support greater uptake of zero emission vehicles, including £1.3bn to rollout more chargepoints for electri… more…
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  From Scotland to Stormont, is Rishi Sunak losing the Union?

  2023-01-19 · 21:05 · 28.97 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Rishi Sunak’s government has decided to block legislation to simplify gender recognition passed by the Scottish Parliament using a mechanism that’s being described as the “nuclear option”. The decision has precipitated a constitutional crisis, with Nicola Sturgeon calling the decision a “full-frontal attack” on devolution. Anoosh Chakelian, Freddie Hayward a… more…
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  Why Britain’s economy has never been worse, with Duncan Weldon

  2023-01-16 · 22:41 · 31.17 MB Open episode

  Duncan WeldonWill DunnAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Will Dunn, the New Statesman ’s business editor, is joined by the journalist and former political adviser Duncan Weldon to discuss how Britain is facing a decline like never before. They talk about the country’s long history of economic woe and what we can learn from it, why we are feeling the current crisis more acutely than our neighbours, and if this call… more…
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  Is Rishi Sunak's anti-strike law a trap for Labour?

  2023-01-12 · 17:42 · 24.33 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  After the Prime Minister and the leader of the opposition met across the despatch box for the first time in 2023, Anoosh Chakelian is joined by the New Statesman 's Political Editor Andrew Marr and Freddie Hayward to analyse whether Rishi Sunak can start turning his polling figures around. They discuss Sunak’s answers about his use of private healthcare and… more…
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  How do the SNP and Welsh Labour compare with the Tories in England?

  2023-01-09 · 39:13 · 53.88 MB Open episode

  Welsh LabourAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In a devolution special for the New Statesman Podcast, we take a look at how the NHS crisis - and other political problems - are playing out in Scotland and Wales. Our Scotland editor, Chris Deerin, returns to the podcast to speak to Anoosh Chakelian about his own experience in a Scottish hospital, and how problems with the service are affecting the SNP. The… more…
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  Sunak vs Starmer: The battle of the New Year’s speeches

  2023-01-05 · 30:09 · 41.42 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer welcomed in 2023 with speeches setting out their priorities for the year and beyond. Anoosh Chakelian, Freddie Hayward and Rachel Cunliffe discuss Sunak’s five pledges and why he appears more Blue Peter presenter than prime minister. They also analyse Starmer’s embrace of a Brexit slogan with his promise to help voters “take back… more…
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  Will Labour change the voting system?

  2023-01-02 · 16:26 · 22.59 MB Open episode

  Will LabourAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Half of Britain (51 per cent) wants the voting system to change, according to the British Social Attitudes survey, while only 44 per cent want to retain the current system. Most Labour supporters are in favour and this year the Labour Party conference voted for a manifesto commitment to proportional representation for general elections. Anoosh Chakelian is j… more…
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  From partygate to Trussonomics, 2022 in review

  2022-12-29 · 54:42 · 75.14 MB Open episode

  Harry LambertAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In a special episode of the New Statesman Podcast , Harry Lambert joins Anoosh Chakelian to look back at the year in politics. They cast their minds back to the three prime ministers, two monarchs, one controversial beer and korma, and the collapse of more “walls” than you can shake a comedy Lib Dem prop at. You can submit a question for You Ask Us at newsta… more…
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  SPOTLIGHT: How connected vehicle data is going to change the world - with Wejo

  2022-12-28 · 19:46 · 27.18 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In the very near future, your car will use data from your mobile device to help you navigate and stay safe. But vehicles already generate useful data. In the first episode of a three-part special partnered series with Wejo , the smart mobility tech company, a panel of expert guests discuss how connected vehicle data is already changing the world. Real-time d… more…
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  The best of culture in 2022

  2022-12-26 · 46:09 · 63.39 MB Open episode

  Rachel CunliffeAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  A special Boxing Day episode hosted by Rachel Cunliffe, looking back at the best (and worst) of the year in culture. She is joined by Tom Gatti, the New Statesman ’s executive editor for culture, Kate Mossman, senior writer, and Rachel Cooke, our regular TV critic, to talk about their picks across TV, music, books, and film. In music, they discuss the high-a… more…
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  Rishi Sunak could face more NHS strikes next year

  2022-12-22 · 35:49 · 49.22 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  It’s been an unprecedented week of strike action involving both nurses and ambulance workers – and the government still refuses to negotiate with NHS unions over pay. Anoosh Chakelian and Zoë Grünewald, the New Statesman ’s political reporter, are joined by Dr Emma Runswick, a mental health doctor and deputy chair of council for the British Medical Associati… more…
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  Why Love Actually has ruined politics, with Jonn Elledge

  2022-12-19 · 30:29 · 41.88 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In a special festive edition of the New Statesman Podcast , NS columnist Jonn Elledge speaks to Rachel Cunliffe about the highs and lows of the year, how Love Actually messed up our politicians, and why residents of a town in Sweden spend every Christmas trying to burn a wooden goat. If you have a question for You Ask Us, go to newstatesman.com/youaskus You… more…
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  Are strike politics trickier for Rishi Sunak or Keir Starmer?

  2022-12-15 · 36:11 · 49.70 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Nurses in England, Wales and Northern Ireland went on strike today for the first time in their history. With the UK facing “winter lockdown” following the latest wave of strikes and with inflation still high, Rishi Sunak’s government is under pressure. Labour leader Keir Starmer has described the nurses' strike as a “badge of shame for this government” , whi… more…
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  What politicians get wrong about immigration, with Sunder Katwala

  2022-12-12 · 21:30 · 29.55 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  After figures showed record net migration to the UK in 2022, is immigration still a toxic political issue? Freddie Hayward talks to Sunder Katwala, director of the think tank British Future, about how public attitudes to immigration have changed, the impact of Brexit, and why the Conservatives may not get much electoral benefit from discussing the topic. If… more…
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  Are British prime ministers too powerful? With Armando Iannucci | Westminster Reimagined

  2022-12-09 · 32:35 · 26.10 MB Open episode

  Armando IannucciWestminster ReimaginedAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The writer, satirist and broadcaster Armando Iannucci returns to the New Statesman Podcast to co-host our third series of Westminster Reimagined . In six special episodes Iannucci explores parts of British public life he believes to be broken, and is joined by guests from inside and outside Westminster to work out how to fix them. In this final episode of th… more…
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  Is Rishi Sunak’s authority starting to crumble? With Andrew Marr

  2022-12-08 · 21:06 · 28.99 MB Open episode

  Andrew MarrAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Keir Starmer dubbed Rishi Sunak the “blancmange prime minister” – comparing him to a particularly weak and wobbly dessert – after he U-turned on new onshore wind farms and mandatory housing targets this week under pressure from Tory MPs. Rachel Wearmouth and Freddie Hayward are joined by Andrew Marr, the New Statesman ’s political editor, to discuss Sunak’s… more…
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  Can Labour end “trickle-down” education?

  2022-12-05 · 20:24 · 28.04 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Keir Starmer has used Winchester, the elite independent school Rishi Sunak attended, to attack the Tory party over tax benefits for private schools, saying it amounted to “trickle-down education”. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister defended private schools as a personal choice, accusing Starmer of “attacking the hard-working aspirations of millions of people in t… more…
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  Can Britain make Brexit work? With Armando Iannucci | Westminster Reimagined

  2022-12-02 · 39:59 · 54.93 MB Open episode

  Armando IannucciWestminster ReimaginedAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The writer, satirist and broadcaster Armando Iannucci returns to the New Statesman Podcast to co-host our third series of Westminster Reimagined . In six special episodes, Iannucci explores the parts of British public life he believes are broken and works out how to fix them with guests from inside and outside Westminster. In this episode, Iannucci and Anoos… more…
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  Redrawing the UK’s electoral map: who’s set to win and lose?

  2022-12-01 · 24:56 · 34.25 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  For the first time since 2010, constituency boundaries are set to be redrawn. The Boundary Commission for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland has published its final proposals, to be followed by final recommendations in 2023 that are likely to be adopted in time for the next election. Anoosh Chakelian and Rachel Wearmouth are joined by Ben Walker,… more…
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  Why are so many Conservative MPs standing down? With Charlotte Ivers

  2022-11-28 · 22:34 · 31.02 MB Open episode

  Conservative MPsCharlotte IversAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  As the Conservative Party deadline approaches for MPs to say whether they want to run in the next election, many young Tory MPs have already announced that they’ve had enough, including the Bishop Auckland MP Dehanna Davison. Charlotte Ivers, the Times Radio presenter and columnist for the New Statesman and Sunday Times , joins Rachel Cunliffe to talk about… more…
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  Can politics survive a post-truth world? with Armando Iannucci | Westminster Reimagined

  2022-11-25 · 37:37 · 30.15 MB Open episode

  Armando IannucciWestminster ReimaginedAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The writer, satirist and broadcaster Armando Iannucci returns to the New Statesman Podcast to co-host our third series of Westminster Reimagined . In six special episodes Iannucci explores parts of British public life he believes to be broken, and is joined by guests from inside and outside Westminster to work out how to fix things. In this episode, Iannucci… more…
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  Why is Brexit back to haunt the Tory party?

  2022-11-24 · 25:23 · 34.88 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Rishi Sunak has denied reports that the government is preparing to seek a “Swiss-style” deal with the EU over the next decade to rebuild economic ties with the trading bloc. Rachel Cunliffe, Rachel Wearmouth and Freddie Hayward discuss why the Prime Minister is incurring the wrath of hardline Tory Brexiteers, the signs of rising public discontent with Brexit… more…
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  Bonus: Anti-microbial resistance: the crisis that could spell the end of medicine - with Pfizer

  2022-11-23 · 30:19 · 41.66 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In 2014, the then prime minister David Cameron commissioned a review into a worrying global phenomenon: an increase in drug-resistant infections. “If we fail to act,” he warned, “we are looking at an almost unthinkable scenario where antibiotics no longer work and we are cast back into the dark ages of medicine.” The economist Jim O’Neill, who chaired the re… more…
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  Rishi Sunak four weeks on

  2022-11-21 · 58:46 · 80.72 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In a special episode of the New Statesman podcast, recorded live at the Cambridge Literary Festival, Rachel Wearmouth, Freddie Hayward and Ben Walker look back at the last few weeks in politics, including the fall out from the Autumn Statement, how Rishi Sunak is going down with voters and whether Labour is finding its voice. Then they take questions from th… more…
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  Is Britain falling apart? With Armando Iannucci | Westminster Reimagined

  2022-11-18 · 43:41 · 60.01 MB Open episode

  Armando IannucciWestminster ReimaginedAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The writer, satirist and broadcaster Armando Iannucci returns to the New Statesman Podcast to co-host our third series of Westminster Reimagined . In six special episodes Iannucci explores parts of British public life he believes to be broken, and is joined by guests from inside and outside Westminster to work out how to fix things. In this episode, Iannucci… more…
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  Jeremy Hunt’s doom-filled Autumn Statement

  2022-11-17 · 20:25 · 28.05 MB Open episode

  Jeremy HuntRachel CunliffeRachel WearmouthAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Rachel Cunliffe, Freddie Hayward and Rachel Wearmouth dissect the Autumn Statement, which will leave Britain with highest tax burden since the Second World War. They discuss what to make of the Office for Budget Responsibility’s bleak forecast that living standards are set to collapse by the largest amount on record, and recap how we got to this point just 5… more…
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  Is the Conservative Party doomed? With John Oxley

  2022-11-14 · 29:30 · 40.53 MB Open episode

  John OxleyJeremy HuntAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  As Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt prepare for a Budget that will likely mean years of austerity, Rachel Cunliffe talks to the Conservative commentator John Oxley about the mess the party finds itself in. They discuss whether the damage done by Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng is reversible, or if the party was in terminal decline anyway. Plus, what hopes Tories hav… more…
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  Jon Stewart & Armando Iannucci: has the special relationship become a kiss of death? | Westminster Reimagined

  2022-11-11 · 44:27 · 61.06 MB Open episode

  Westminster ReimaginedArmando IannucciAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The legendary writer, satirist and broadcaster Armando Iannucci returns to the New Statesman Podcast to co-host our third series of Westminster Reimagined . Across six special episodes, Iannucci explores parts of British public life he believes to be broken, and is joined by guests from both inside and outside the Westminster world to work out how to fix thi… more…
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  The Gavs and Gav-nots: how the Tories are still divided

  2022-11-10 · 23:05 · 31.72 MB Open episode

  Gavin WilliamsonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Gavin Williamson has resigned from the cabinet as minister without portfolio after a string of bullying allegations, including expletive-laden texts to a female colleague. It’s not the first time he has lost a government job: he was sacked twice before, under Theresa May and Boris Johnson. Anoosh Chakelian, Rachel Wearmouth, Freddie Hayward and Emma Haslett… more…
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  Why Rishi Sunak flip-flopped on Cop

  2022-11-07 · 26:30 · 36.40 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianIndia BourkeOli Dugmore

  As Cop27, the UN climate conference, starts in Egypt, Anoosh Chakelian is joined by India Bourke, our environment correspondent, to discuss why Rishi Sunak U-turned and is now attending, what might be announced and why it’s disappointing that the leaders of so many other countries are not going. Read more: Carbon emissions tracker 2022: How do countries comp… more…
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  “It’s inequality, stupid.” With Armando Iannucci | Westminster Reimagined

  2022-11-04 · 38:04 · 52.31 MB Open episode

  Armando IannucciWestminster ReimaginedAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The writer, satirist and broadcaster Armando Iannucci, returns to the New Statesman Podcast to co-host our third series of Westminster Reimagined . In six special episodes Iannucci explores parts of British public life he believes to be broken, and is joined by guests from inside and outside Westminster to work out how to fix things. In this episode, Iannucc… more…
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  Rishi Sunak’s first ten days – with Andrew Marr

  2022-11-03 · 27:38 · 37.97 MB Open episode

  Andrew Marr Anoosh ChakelianAndrew MarrAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Anoosh Chakelian, the New Statesman’s Britain editor, is joined by Andrew Marr, political editor, and Rachel Wearmouth, deputy political editor, to assess Rishi Sunak’s first ten days in Downing Street, from the damaging re-appointment of Suella Braverman as Home Secretary to mixed messages on his government’s commitment to the climate. They discuss his tric… more…
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  How to get better leaders – with Brian Klaas

  2022-10-31 · 32:50 · 45.12 MB Open episode

  Brian KlaasAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  With the Conservatives on to their fifth prime minister in just six years, we talk to the political scientist and author Brian Klaas about the leadership problem in politics: why the top jobs attract the worst people; why it was a good thing that Truss was able to fail so quickly; and what we need to do to defend democracy. If you have a question for You Ask… more…
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  Which version of Rishi Sunak will Britain get?

  2022-10-27 · 30:22 · 41.73 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Rishi Sunak attended his first PMQs on Wednesday 26 October, and seemed to buoy up his divided party with Johnsonite attack lines on Labour – but can he hold on to unity and win back the country’s trust? Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Rachel Cunliffe, Rachel Wearmouth and our business editor, Will Dunn, to discuss Sunak’s first few days in charge, the fallout… more…
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  Rishi Sunak wins – what now?

  2022-10-24 · 26:10 · 35.96 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The UK is to have a new prime minister whose policies are unknown and no one but Tory MPs voted for. Public appetite for a general election is high. What will Rishi Sunak, the former chancellor, do when he officially enters No 10, and why did Boris Johnson drop out of the Conservative leadership race this weekend? Anoosh Chakelian, the New Statesman’s Britai… more…
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  BONUS: How the lettuce became Liz Truss’s nemesis, with Jon Livesey

  2022-10-21 · 6:44 · 9.26 MB Open episode

  Jon LiveseyRachel CunliffeAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In this bonus episode of the New Statesman Podcast , Rachel Cunliffe interviews the Daily Star deputy editor-in-chief Jon Livesey about how a lettuce livestream helped chronicle the downfall of Liz Truss’s calamitous time in office. They talk about why it cut through to the public, what’s happening to the lettuce now, and which vegetable will come next. LIST… more…
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  Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns after just 44 days in office

  2022-10-20 · 24:17 · 22.25 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Liz Truss has announced she will stand down as prime minister after her government was plunged into chaos yesterday. The Home Secretary was forced to resign, the chief whip attempted to resign, and Tory MPs were allegedly manhandled and reduced to tears over a fracking vote which was (maybe?) a vote of confidence. Rachel Cunliffe, Ben Walker and Rachel Wearm… more…
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  Will Liz Truss last the week?

  2022-10-17 · 19:01 · 26.13 MB Open episode

  Will Liz TrussJeremy HuntAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In a desperate attempt to stabilise the financial markets Jeremy Hunt, the newly appointed Chancellor, has reversed “almost all” of the tax cuts announced in the government’s mini-Budget just three weeks ago. Anoosh Chakelian and Harry Lambert discuss the measures announced in Hunt’s emergency statement this morning, reports that he is now acting effectively… more…
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  Horror in the City at the Tories' mini-Budget, with the economist and former trader Gary Stevenson

  2022-10-16 · 25:05 · 34.46 MB Open episode

  Gary StevensonEmma HaslettAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Emma Haslett, The New Statesman ’s associate business editor, speaks to Gary Stevenson, an economist and former trader for Citibank, a job he initially won in a card game. In 2011 he became the bank’s most profitable trader globally by correctly predicting the economy would not recover from the 2008 financial crash. In 2014 Stevenson quit his job, and he now… more…
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  Will Liz Truss sack Kwasi Kwarteng to save herself?

  2022-10-14 · 25:08 · 34.54 MB Open episode

  Will Liz TrussKwasi KwartengAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  What was left of Liz Truss’s authority visibly dissipated in Prime Minister’s Questions this week. As Freddie Hayward reports, the atmosphere was “funereal”, with the Prime Minister repeating “I’m genuinely unclear” and refusing to talk about market turmoil or tax cuts, only the government’s energy package. Anoosh Chakelian, Rachel Cunliffe, Rachel Wearmouth… more…
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  How Liz Truss is fuelling the energy crisis, with Dale Vince

  2022-10-11 · 21:16 · 29.21 MB Open episode

  Dale Vince Anoosh ChakelianDale VinceAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Dale Vince, a green energy industrialist and founder of Ecotricity, a renewable energy company. Vince’s book Manifesto: How a Maverick Entrepreneur Took On British Energy and Won was published in 2020, charting his journey from leaving school aged 15, to becoming a New Age traveller, and finally into the weird world that is Brit… more…
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  Are the Conservatives preparing for opposition? With Andrew Marr

  2022-10-06 · 18:38 · 14.93 MB Open episode

  Andrew MarrAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  As conference season ends, our Political Editor, Andrew Marr, discusses the Conservative and Labour conferences with Freddie Hayward and Anoosh Chakelian. They reflect on the mood at the Conservative Party conference, whether Liz Truss will get any policy through parliament and if Labour really is more confident that it could return to government. Then in Yo… more…
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  Rebellious Tory MPs look for Liz Truss’s successor

  2022-10-04 · 25:18 · 34.76 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianRachel WearmouthHarry LambertOli Dugmore

  Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Freddie Hayward, Rachel Wearmouth and Harry Lambert, who are reporting from the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham. They describe a sense of discord and dissent, with Liz Truss’s U-turn on abolishing the top rate of income tax damaging her credibility and emboldening Tory rebels. The team discuss the open speculation by… more…
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  Labour is in an anti-London "Tory trap": Sadiq Khan vs Andy Burnham

  2022-10-03 · 53:51 · 73.98 MB Open episode

  Andy BurnhamAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This is a special episode recorded live at the New Statesman’s fringe event at this year’s Labour Party conference in Liverpool. Anoosh Chakelian sits down with Andy Burnham and Sadiq Khan to discuss what levelling up should look like under Labour, where they stand on electoral reform and why they have very different political styles. Podcast listeners can s… more…
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  Inside Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng’s economic meltdown, with David Gauke and Duncan Weldon

  2022-09-29 · 31:24 · 43.14 MB Open episode

  Inside Liz TrussKwasi KwartengDavid GaukeDuncan WeldonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  With the cost of debt rising and the pound still falling, just how much damage has the Conservatives’ mini-Budget done to the economy? To unpick what’s going on, Anoosh Chakelian is joined by David Gauke, who was work and pensions secretary and chief secretary to the Treasury under Theresa May, and by the economist and author Duncan Weldon, along with the Ne… more…
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  Is Keir Starmer’s vision enough? With Ed Miliband

  2022-09-27 · 19:34 · 26.89 MB Open episode

  Ed Miliband AnooshEd MilibandAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Anoosh Chakelian and Freddie Hayward are joined by Ed Miliband, the shadow climate change and net zero secretary and former Labour leader, to discuss Keir Starmer’s speech from the Labour Party conference in Liverpool. They discuss the pledge to create a publicly owned “Great British energy” company to cut bills and the conference slogan “A fairer, greener f… more…
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  Is Labour finally a government in waiting?

  2022-09-26 · 18:04 · 24.82 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianRachel WearmouthOli Dugmore

  Anoosh Chakelian, Freddie Hayward and Rachel Wearmouth report from the Labour Party conference in Liverpool. They discuss the remarkably upbeat mood among the party faithful, the headline policy announcements so far, and the alternative vision for the economy set out by the shadow chancellor, Rachel Reeves, as the pound continues to plummet after Liz Truss’s… more…
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  The Tories’ plan to make the rich richer

  2022-09-23 · 29:34 · 40.62 MB Open episode

  Kwasi KwartengAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Kwasi Kwarteng, the Chancellor, presented a mini-Budget today (23 September) whose centrepiece was the biggest tax cuts in decades in an attempt to stimulate the economy. Anoosh Chakelian, Rachel Wearmouth, Rachel Cunliffe and Emma Haslett take us through the announcements that shocked the House of Commons. They discuss how these ideological policies will di… more…
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  Inside Britain’s housing crisis

  2022-09-20 · 30:19 · 41.65 MB Open episode

  Inside BritainAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The UK has a housing crisis: in the past decade, decent and stable living arrangements have become an impossible dream for many. The New Statesman ’s senior associate editor Rachel Cunliffe speaks to Hashi Mohamed, author of A Home of One’s Own , which draws on his own history of housing insecurity and his professional career as a planning barrister, about h… more…
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  Trussonomics: Is Trickling Down the new Levelling Up?

  2022-09-16 · 32:30 · 44.64 MB Open episode

  Kwasi KwartengAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The newly appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer, Kwasi Kwarteng, is facing criticism after he sacked Tom Scholar , permanent secretary at the Treasury since 2016, and following reports that he plans to scrap caps on banker bonuses. Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Harry Lambert, Freddie Hayward and Rachel Wearmouth to discuss what’s really behind the sacking of… more…
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  How the death of the Queen affects government

  2022-09-12 · 15:08 · 20.81 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The ceremonies following the death of the Queen continue this week. Freddie Hayward speaks to Anoosh Chakelian about what the mood has been like at the public events, and whether some of the policing has been heavy handed. Then in You Ask Us they answer a listener’s question about whether the events have affected parliament’s ability to scrutinise the new go… more…
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  The Queen dies and an era ends

  2022-09-09 · 30:57 · 42.51 MB Open episode

  Elizabeth IIAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  A special podcast from the New Statesman to reflect on the death of Elizabeth II and the accession of Charles III. Andrew Marr, political editor, Megan Gibson, international editor, and Rachel Cunliffe, senior associate editor, join Anoosh Chakelian, Britain editor, to discuss the impact that the Queen had on the country, the reaction to her death from aroun… more…
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  Liz Truss's first days, with Andrew Marr

  2022-09-08 · 20:44 · 16.62 MB Open episode

  Andrew MarrAnoosh ChakelAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The Prime Minister, Liz Truss, has announced her plans to help with the energy crisis. Anoosh Chakelian is joined by the New Statesman ’s political editor, Andrew Marr, and deputy political editor, Rachel Wearmouth, to discuss Truss’s first few days in office and how her energy price cap is likely to go down with the public. Then, in You Ask Us, they answer… more…
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  Liz Truss wins. But can she deliver, deliver, deliver?

  2022-09-05 · 19:48 · 27.21 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  As predicted, Liz Truss has beaten Rishi Sunak in the race to become the next prime minister of the UK. She won the Tory leadership contest by a comfortable majority, securing 81,326 votes (57 per cent) to Sunak’s 60,399 (43 per cent). Anoosh Chakelian, Rachel Wearmouth, Freddie Hayward and Ben Walker discuss her promises to “deliver” in a muted victory spee… more…
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  Will the next PM be another Boris Johnson? In conversation with Adam Fleming

  2022-09-01 · 29:24 · 40.40 MB Open episode

  Adam FlemingAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  With just days until we find out who Britain’s next prime minister will be, we take a look back at the outgoing Conservative leader: what shaped Boris Johnson? How did he rise to power? What do his three years in office mean for his successor and how the media will cover them? Rachel Cunliffe speaks to Adam Fleming about his BBC podcast series Boris , which… more…
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  How big is the economic crisis the UK is facing? With Duncan Weldon

  2022-08-30 · 30:12 · 41.49 MB Open episode

  Duncan WeldonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  As the cost-of-living crisis and rapidly rising energy prices look set to push the UK into recession, how bad is the situation and what could be done about it? The economist and journalist Duncan Weldon speaks to Will Dunn, the New Statesman’s business editor, about just how serious the crisis is, how it compares to the 1970s and why Liz Truss will find that… more…
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  Tory cuts catch up with Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak

  2022-08-26 · 31:57 · 43.90 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The Conservative leadership contest limps towards its conclusion with Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak attending the final hustings this week. And as the country heads towards a difficult winter, raw sewage is being pumped into Britain’s waterways and the economy goes from bad to worse. Anoosh Chakelian, Freddie Hayward and Rachel Cunliffe discuss the leadership ho… more…
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  What can Keir Starmer learn from Joe Biden? With Matthew McGregor

  2022-08-23 · 22:50 · 31.37 MB Open episode

  Matthew McGregorAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  As the US president Joe Biden starts to turn around his poor polling figures ahead of the midterm elections later this year, are there lessons that the Labour leader Keir Starmer can learn from his Democrat counterpart? The veteran campaigner Matthew McGregor, who worked for Ed Miliband and supported digital campaigns for the Democrats in the US, talks to Ra… more…
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  Are the Tories in trouble over the economy?

  2022-08-19 · 20:47 · 28.55 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  UK inflation has risen above 10 per cent for the first time in 40 years , driving the fastest fall in real pay on record. The defining challenge for the next prime minister will be preventing millions from facing destitution this winter. Rachel Wearmouth and Freddie Hayward are joined by Emma Haslett, the New Statesman ’s associate business editor, to discus… more…
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  Is Labour finally on the front foot in the energy crisis?

  2022-08-16 · 19:19 · 26.55 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The Labour leader Keir Starmer has announced that the party wants to tackle the energy bills crisis by freezing the energy price cap, to be chiefly funded by a windfall tax. Has Labour finally shown its economic competence? Rachel Wearmouth is joined by Freddie Hayward and Ben Walker to discuss the plans, whether they’ve come at the right time, and what the… more…
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  As crisis looms, where are Britain’s leaders?

  2022-08-12 · 26:47 · 36.80 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Against the backdrop of a predicted massive increase in energy bills and the coming recession, the Tory leadership contest grinds grimly on. There is a palpable feeling that the country is adrift, with Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss focused on personal attacks and appealing to the Tory party membership. Rachel Cunliffe, Freddie Hayward and Ben Walker discuss the… more…
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  Is Labour too divided to win?

  2022-08-09 · 20:35 · 28.28 MB Open episode

  Patrick DiAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  After more factional strife within Labour, the academic and former Downing Street staffer Patrick Diamond speaks to Anoosh Chakelian about his new book: Labour's Civil War: How infighting has kept the left from power (and what can be done about it) . They discuss the party’s history of fighting itself, what lessons can be learned from its time in government,… more…
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  SPONSORED: How can we ensure our pension funds make a difference?

  2022-08-06 · 15:20 · 21.07 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This podcast is sponsored by Rio AI As the world faces a climate emergency, what power do ordinary people have to try and shape the way big companies behave. One of the biggest areas of investment is our pension funds – but do we have the information or ability to shape how companies invest our money? Philippa Nuttall discusses how to make our pension funds… more…
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  How workers‘ pay tripped up Liz Truss and Keir Starmer

  2022-08-04 · 30:42 · 42.17 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The Bank of England has raised interest rates by 0.5 per cent to 1.75 per cent, the highest increase in 27 years, and predicts that the UK will enter a deep recession within months. As the cost-of-living crisis worsens and with strikes planned throughout the summer, Labour remains split over frontbenchers joining picketing workers. Anoosh Chakelian, Rachel W… more…
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  Sunak, Truss and Starmer’s visions for the economy

  2022-08-01 · 25:46 · 35.40 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  With the Conservative leadership hopefuls offering competing promises of tax cuts, the New Statesman podcast looks at whether either has anything to say about Britain’s cost-of-living crisis. Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Rachel Wearmouth, deputy political editor, and Emma Haslett from the New Statesman’s business desk to pick through the promises, and ask w… more…
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  From the Forde report to strikes, is Labour still divided?

  2022-07-28 · 24:25 · 33.54 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Two years after it was commissioned, the Forde report into infighting in the Labour Party during the years of Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership has finally been published. Such tensions have never fully gone away. Keir Starmer sacked Sam Tarry , a shadow transport minister, on July 27 after he joined a rail picket line against the leadership’s instructions. Anoosh… more…
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  Are conspiracy theories getting worse, with Jonn Elledge

  2022-07-26 · 30:19 · 41.64 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  After Boris Johnson talked of a "deep state" undermining his ability to govern, have we entered an era of conspiracy theories? Jonn Elledge, one of the authors of a new book, Conspiracy: A History of Boll*cks Theories and How Not To Fall For Them , talks to Rachel Cunliffe about how conspiracy theories are nothing new. They discuss QAnon, whether a few hundr… more…
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  Who will be Britain’s next prime minister? With Andrew Marr

  2022-07-22 · 23:39 · 32.51 MB Open episode

  Andrew MarrPenny MordauntAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  With Penny Mordaunt having been eliminated from the contest on Wednesday 20 July, either Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss will become Britain’s next prime minister. Anoosh Chakelian and Rachel Cunliffe speak to the New Statesman ’s political editor, Andrew Marr, about how the Johnson “loyalist” and the “traitor” emerged victorious , whether Boris Johnson will indeed… more…
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  Who’s winning the Tory leadership race?

  2022-07-18 · 30:53 · 42.44 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This evening one of the remaining five candidates to be the next prime minister will be eliminated in a vote of MPs. Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Rachel Cunliffe, Ben Walker and Rachel Wearmouth, our new deputy political editor, to discuss who came out of the two debates over the weekend best and why Labour has enjoyed watching the candidates tear strips ou… more…
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  BONUS: Rory Stewart on what it’s like to run for prime minister

  2022-07-15 · 34:55 · 47.98 MB Open episode

  Rory StewartAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Rory Stewart, the former international development secretary and Conservative leadership candidate, speaks to Rachel Cunliffe about the lessons he learned from running for leader in 2019. They talk about whether this year’s candidates show growing diversity in the party, why our political culture has got so bad at argument and debate, and what he got wrong w… more…
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  Will Penny Mordaunt be the next Tory leader?

  2022-07-14 · 27:27 · 37.71 MB Open episode

  Nadhim ZahawiJeremy HuntSuella BravermanAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Nadhim Zahawi, Jeremy Hunt and Suella Braverman have been eliminated from the Conservative leadership election, with Penny Mordaunt climbing to second place behind Rishi Sunak. Anoosh Chakelian, Freddie Hayward and Harry Lambert discuss the remaining candidates in this unpredictable race, the latest polling on front-runners Penny Mordaunt and Rishi Sunak, an… more…
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  Tory leadership election: who's running?

  2022-07-11 · 26:51 · 36.89 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  At the time of recording, 11 Conservative MPs had launched official bids to r eplace Boris Johnson as prime minister. Anoosh Chakelian, Freddie Hayward and Ben Walker discuss the candidates' prospects, promises and pitfalls – as well as how the leadership election could reshape the Conservative Party. Then in You Ask Us, a listener asks which Tory candidate… more…
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  Boris Johnson has (not quite) resigned. What now?

  2022-07-07 · 29:27 · 40.46 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  After a dramatic twenty-four hours in which over fifty ministers and advisors resigned from government, Boris Johnson has finally admitted defeat and announced he will step down as prime minister and leader of the Conservative Party. In his speech to the public at lunchtime today, he set out his desire to remain in post as a caretaker PM until the party elec… more…
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  Emergency podcast: The last days of Boris Johnson?

  2022-07-06 · 22:47 · 31.31 MB Open episode

  Sajid JavidAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  After a torrid 24 hours in Westminster for Boris Johnson, in which Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid both resigned, Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Harry Lambert, Ben Walker and Rachel Cunliffe to discuss whether this, finally, is a mess that the Prime Minister can't get out of. Is this the straw that broke the camel’s back? And what is going to happen next? Podcast… more…
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  Keir Starmer: Labour is “starting from scratch”

  2022-07-04 · 37:18 · 51.25 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This special episode was recorded live at the New Statesman ’s Politics Live event. Keir Starmer speaks to Rachel Wearmouth, currently the senior political correspondent at the Mirror , but soon to join the New Statesman as deputy political editor. They discuss the radical views of his youth, his promise for economic growth, and why he is scrapping the 2019… more…
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  What is behind Nicola Sturgeon’s IndyRef2 gambit?

  2022-07-01 · 33:32 · 46.06 MB Open episode

  Nicola SturgeonFirst MinisterAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s First Minister and leader of the SNP, has announced that she wants to hold a second independence referendum on 19 October 2023. The constitutional debate was widely seen to be at a political deadlock, but now it enters a new phase. Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Chris Deerin, the New Statesman Scotland editor, to discuss the motiva… more…
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  ​Will a summer of discontent hurt the Tories or Labour more?

  2022-06-27 · 29:23 · 40.38 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  As the official measure of inflation in the UK hits 9.1 per cent, Anoosh Chakelian is joined by the New Statesman business team, Will Dunn and Emma Haslett, to discuss why inflation is hitting the country so badly. How much is Brexit making matters worse, and is inflation simply a worldwide problem? And what can the government do about it? Then in You Ask Us… more…
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  By-election special: Is Boris Johnson doomed by the double defeat?

  2022-06-24 · 28:52 · 39.67 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In a major blow to Boris Johnson, the Conservatives have lost the seats of Tiverton and Honiton and Wakefield to the Liberal Democrats and Labour respectively, by double-digit margins. In the wake of the results, Oliver Dowden, the co-chairman of the Conservative Party, became the first cabinet minister to resign (if implicitly) over the PMs leadership. Anoo… more…
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  Will the Tories lose the true-blue constituency of Tiverton and Honiton?

  2022-06-20 · 18:24 · 25.30 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  With just a few days until the Tiverton and Honiton by-election on 23 June, Anoosh Chakelian is joined by the New Statesman ’s business editor and Devonian Will Dunn, who has returned from a reporting trip to the south-west constituency. They discuss how cost of living is the big issue on the doorstep, why the Lib Dems have a mountain to climb to win the sea… more…
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  Will Red Wall voters ditch Boris Johnson at the Wakefield by-election?

  2022-06-16 · 30:29 · 41.89 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The by-election in Wakefield on June 23 will be a crucial test of whether Labour can win the Red Wall back from the Conservatives. The election was triggered by the resignation of the Conservative MP Imran Ahmad Khan after he was found guilty in April of sexually assaulting a teenaged boy. Khan was elected in the 2019 general election as the first non-Labour… more…
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  Will the Green surge lead to a Labour government?

  2022-06-13 · 29:52 · 41.04 MB Open episode

  Green PartyAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The New Statesman podcast takes a special look at the Green Party, following their success in the local elections. Why did they do so well in May? And how can they build on this to become a major player in UK politics? Anoosh Chakelian is joined by our polling expert, Ben Walker, and environment correspondent India Bourke. If you have a question for You Ask… more…
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  Is Boris Johnson a zombie prime minister?

  2022-06-09 · 26:29 · 36.39 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Prime Minister Boris Johnson is attempting yet another relaunch of his government just days after 148 MPs told him they don’t have confidence in his leadership. Anoosh Chakelian, Rachel Cunliffe and Harry Lambert discuss the rebels' next move, what this means for the government, and whether Keir Starmer should have been more aggressive at PMQs. Then in You A… more…
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  Is Boris Johnson a dead man walking? With Andrew Marr

  2022-06-07 · 18:49 · 25.85 MB Open episode

  Andrew MarrAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Prime Minister Boris Johnson has won a vote of confidence from Conservative MPs. But 148 members voted against him, leaving a split party. In this special episode of the New Statesman Podcast , recorded at the Tate Britain just down the road from the Palace of Westminster, Rachel Cunliffe interviews the political editor Andrew Marr on where this development… more…
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  Boris Johnson faces a vote of no confidence. What happens next?

  2022-06-06 · 24:50 · 34.12 MB Open episode

  Rachel CunliffeAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On the day that Boris Johnson faces a vote of no confidence in his leadership, Rachel Cunliffe speaks to Harry Lambert, senior political correspondent, and Ben Walker, the New Statesman’s polling expert, about how we got here. They talk about the Prime Minister’s chances of survival, the damage done to him already and what to expect from by-elections in Wake… more…
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  Could Boris Johnson survive a vote of confidence?

  2022-06-01 · 26:30 · 36.40 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The campaign to remove Boris Johnson as Prime Minister is building. The steady trickle of letters from Conservative MPs declaring they have no confidence in him and criticism from high-profile dissenters has sparked speculation that there could be a vote as early as next week. Anoosh Chakelian, Rachel Cunliffe and Freddie Hayward discuss what’s causing the w… more…
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  Does Keir Starmer have enough policies? With the former Labour adviser Marc Stears

  2022-05-31 · 21:57 · 30.16 MB Open episode

  Marc Stears FreshMarc StearsAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Fresh from Sydney, Professor Marc Stears, a former Labour speechwriter and author of its 2015 manifesto, tells Anoosh Chakelian what Labour can learn, and where Keir Starmer is going wrong. Stears reflects on how Anthony Albanese, the new Labor prime minister of Australia, avoided culture warring with Scott Morrison, his predecessor, what Keir Starmer can le… more…
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  The Sue Gray report: how bad is it really for Boris Johnson?

  2022-05-26 · 25:54 · 35.60 MB Open episode

  Sue GrayAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Sue Gray’s long-awaited report has been published at last. It contains lurid details of excessive drinking and partying at Downing Street during lockdown, as well as a “lack of respect and poor treatment” towards cleaners and security guards. But what does it mean for Boris Johnson? Anoosh Chakelian, Rachel Cunliffe, Freddie Hayward and Harry Lambert discuss… more…
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  Why the Tories risk losing suburban voters, with Jeremy Hunt

  2022-05-24 · 33:44 · 46.34 MB Open episode

  Jeremy HuntAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Jeremy Hunt tells Anoosh Chakelian how he regrets the "silent killer" of social-care cuts made when he was in the cabinet, calls for the "penny to drop" for the current health secretary Sajid Javid on properly funding social care, and warns of electoral woes for the Tories in their southern English "heartlands". He also admits he wouldn't rule out serving as… more…
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  Will inflation bring down the Tory government?

  2022-05-20 · 30:57 · 42.53 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  UK inflation has reached its highest rate in 40 years, jumping from 7 per cent in March to 9 per cent in the year to April. With inflation hitting the poorest hardest , pressure is growing on the government to reverse its opposition to a windfall tax on energy profits. Anoosh Chakelian is joined by the New Statesman 's associate business editor Emma Haslett… more…
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  Why is Boris Johnson waging a culture war? With Rory Stewart and Kim Leadbeater

  2022-05-17 · 25:48 · 35.45 MB Open episode

  Rory StewartKim LeadbeaterAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  While polling revealed exclusively by the New Statesman suggests that voters aren’t divided on so-called culture war issues, the Johnson administration is putting them at the centre of its political project. To understand why the Prime Minister seems intent on winning a war that doesn’t exist, Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Kim Leadbeater, Labour MP for Batle… more…
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  If Keir Starmer resigns, who replaces him? With Andrew Marr

  2022-05-13 · 20:43 · 28.46 MB Open episode

  Andrew Marr HavingAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Having cast himself as “Mr Rules” in opposition to Boris Johnson, Keir Starmer's reputation hangs in the balance amid allegations of breaking Covid restrictions. Anoosh Chakelian is joined by the NS's political editor, Andrew Marr, to discuss Starmer’s future , the mutinous atmosphere in the Labour machine and rumours of runners and riders who could replace… more…
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  Is politics just a game to today's leaders? | Westminster Reimagined

  2022-05-11 · 40:02 · 55.00 MB Open episode

  Westminster ReimaginedArmando IannucciAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The renowned satirist and broadcaster Armando Iannucci returns to the New Statesman Podcast to co-host five more special episodes. In these shows Iannucci, explores the parts of British public life that he believes are broken, and he will be joined by guests from both inside and outside Westminster to discuss how politics could be better. In this episode, Ia… more…
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  Will the Red Wall or Beergate seal Keir Starmer’s fate?

  2022-05-09 · 28:50 · 39.61 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Voters in many areas deserted the Conservatives in last week's local elections, yet this was not a comprehensive victory for Labour. Anoosh Chakelian is joined by the New Statesman’s polling expert Ben Walker and political reporter Freddie Hayward to discuss the headline results and whether Labour has achieved the sea change it needs ahead of the next genera… more…
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  Local elections: What would be a good night for Labour or the Tories?

  2022-05-05 · 28:07 · 38.63 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  As voting in the local elections begins, Anoosh Chakelian is joined by the New Statesman’s polling expert Ben Walker to discuss key councils to watch and predict the outcome . They talk about the driving forces behind people’s votes, from partygate and rising living costs to potholes, and what the political consequences of the results could be. Then they ans… more…
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  Is politics still tribal? | Westminster Reimagined

  2022-05-04 · 38:20 · 52.68 MB Open episode

  Westminster ReimaginedArmando IannucciAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The renowned satirist and broadcaster Armando Iannucci returns to the New Statesman Podcast to co-host five more special episodes. In these shows Iannucci, explores the parts of British public life that he believes are broken, and he will be joined by guests from inside and outside Westminster to discuss how politics could be better. In this episode, Iannucc… more…
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  Do we get the leaders we deserve? | Live at the Cambridge Literary Festival

  2022-05-03 · 1:01:49 · 84.91 MB Open episode

  Cambridge Literary Festival AnooshAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Anoosh Chakelian chairs a special episode of the New Statesman Podcast , recorded live at the Cambridge Literary Festival. In recent years, Britain has witnessed the unlawful prorogation of parliament; debacles in the management of public health, education and immigration; and scandals of cronyism, incompetence and sleaze. How has the cultural and political… more…
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  Why Westminster sexism is so hard to stamp out

  2022-04-29 · 29:05 · 39.95 MB Open episode

  Why WestminsterAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The misogyny that many women working in parliament experience has reared its ugly head once more. Anoosh Chakelian, Ailbhe Rea and Harry Lambert discuss the latest revelations of sexual misconduct at Westminster and the personal cost for the women who speak out. The team then discuss Labour’s prospects for the local elections and whether the cost of living,… more…
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  Armando Iannucci & Dominic Grieve: Is democracy slowly collapsing in Westminster? | Westminster Reimagined

  2022-04-27 · 38:53 · 53.43 MB Open episode

  Westminster ReimaginedArmando IannucciAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The renowned satirist and broadcaster Armando Iannucci returns to the New Statesman Podcast to co-host five more special episodes. In these shows Iannucci, explores the parts of British public life that he believes are broken, and he will be joined by guests from both inside and outside Westminster to discuss how politics could be better. In this episode, Ia… more…
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  What evidence would MPs need to bring Boris Johnson down? with Hannah White

  2022-04-26 · 23:33 · 32.35 MB Open episode

  Hannah WhiteAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  With partygate rumbling on and Boris Johnson referred to the House of Commons’ Committee of Priviliges, Anoosh Chakelian speaks to Hannah White, the deputy director of the Institute for Government. White is a former civil servant who worked on standards in public life and as a Commons clerk. She explains exactly how the privileges committee works, why the Pr… more…
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  Are the Conservatives stuck with Boris Johnson?

  2022-04-21 · 24:21 · 33.46 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianAndrew MarrOli Dugmore

  As MPs debate the fallout from partygate, Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Andrew Marr, political editor, and Freddie Hayward, political reporter, to discuss why Boris Johnson may still be safe as PM and the opinions of Conservatives about their leader. Then in a special section on Northern Ireland, Ailbhe Rea reports from Belfast on what is becoming a very ten… more…
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  Armando Iannucci: are politicians obsolete? | Westminster Reimagined

  2022-04-20 · 37:59 · 52.19 MB Open episode

  Armando IannucciWestminster ReimaginedAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The legendary writer, satirist and broadcaster Armando Iannucci returns to the New Statesman podcast to co-host five more special episodes. In these shows, Iannucci explores parts of British public life he believes to be broken, and is joined by guests from both inside and outside Westminster to discuss how politics could be better. In this episode, Armando… more…
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  Will Boris Johnson’s woes affect the elections in Scotland and Wales?

  2022-04-19 · 27:06 · 37.24 MB Open episode

  Will Boris JohnsonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  A devolution special of the New Statesman Podcast looks ahead to the local elections in Scotland and Wales. Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Scotland Editor Chris Deerin to discuss Scotland, including Nicola Sturgeon's face mask slip-up, why the real race is for second, and whether Labour can win back Glasgow. Anoosh then talks about the state of play in Wales… more…
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  BONUS: Operation Warm Welcome: the hotel that became home to 100 refugees

  2022-04-16 · 34:19 · 47.15 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  When the Taliban took control of Kabul in August 2021, the Koofi family were among 8,000 Afghans airlifted to safety in the UK, as part of the government’s Operation Warm Welcome. The New Statesman ’s Sophie McBain met them in a hotel in the north of England soon afterwards, where they were waiting to be resettled. As the months passed, she followed their ne… more…
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  Will partygate fines be the end of Boris Johnson?

  2022-04-14 · 27:04 · 37.19 MB Open episode

  Carrie JohnsonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Boris Johnson, Rishi Sunak and Carrie Johnson have all received fixed-penalty notices for attending parties in Downing Street during lockdown, but could the Prime Minister now be safer than he was at the height of partygate? Harry Lambert, Senior Correspondent, joins Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea to discuss the fines, the downfall of Rishi Sunak and why we… more…
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  Armando Iannucci: Is it time to reform parliament's arcane rules and rituals? | Westminster Reimagined

  2022-04-13 · 41:09 · 56.55 MB Open episode

  Armando IannucciWestminster ReimaginedAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The legendary writer, satirist and broadcaster Armando Iannucci returns to the New Statesman podcast to co-host five more special episodes. In these shows, Iannucci explores parts of British public life he believes to be broken, and is joined by guests from both inside and outside Westminster to discuss how politics could be better. In this episode, Armando… more…
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  Why the non-dom scandal shows Rishi Sunak is bad at politics

  2022-04-12 · 26:39 · 36.61 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  As Rishi Sunak comes under investigation by the government’s standards watchdog, Ailbhe Rea and Anoosh Chakelian discuss the fallout from the revelations about the Chancellor and the tax affairs of his wife, Akshata Murty, and why it shows he is still naïve as a politician. Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listener’s question about how Labour should respond… more…
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  Are voters moving to Labour or to nowhere?

  2022-04-08 · 23:17 · 32.00 MB Open episode

  Ailbhe ReaBen WalkerAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea are joined by the senior data journalist Ben Walker to mark the launch of State of the Nation, the New Statesman ’s new data site for understanding Britain in numbers, maps, words and charts. Ben responds to listeners’ questions on what’s going on in the polls. Do they show an increase for Labour and Keir Starmer’s leadership?… more…
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  How Russia abuses Britain’s legal system, with the activist Vladimir Ashurkov

  2022-04-05 · 21:09 · 29.06 MB Open episode

  Vladimir AshurkovAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  As the EU and UK debate further sanctions on Russia after evidence of massacres by Russian forces in Bucha, north of Kyiv, Ailbhe Rea speaks to the exiled opposition campaigner Vladimir Ashurkov. They discuss how London got its reputation for hosting the world’s dirty money, why it took so long for the UK to take the threat posed by Vladimir Putin seriously… more…
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  Has the Spring Statement deflated Rishi Sunak?

  2022-04-01 · 21:37 · 29.70 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  As the fallout from Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement continues, New Statesman Political Editor Andrew Marr joins Ailbhe Rea to discuss why it was received quite so badly and whether it has ruined the Chancellor’s hopes of becoming prime minister. Then, as partygate returns to the news, they look at whether it is now too late for the Conservative Party to get r… more…
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  What is “Britishness” – and does it still matter? With Gary Younge, Jeremy Deller and Jason Cowley

  2022-03-29 · 32:02 · 44.00 MB Open episode

  Gary YoungeJeremy DellerJason CowleyAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This special episode of the New Statesman Podcast marks “A Dream of Britain”, the New Statesman ’s latest issue . It is guest edited by Michael Sheen and explores class, culture and identity in Britain today. Anoosh Chakelian is joined by the writer and academic Gary Younge, the Turner Prize-winning artist Jeremy Deller, and the New Statesman editor-in-chief… more…
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  Rishi Sunak's Spring Statement shows he's still a high-tax Chancellor

  2022-03-24 · 23:54 · 32.85 MB Open episode

  Ailbhe ReaAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement as the Office for Budget Responsibility warns the UK is about to face the biggest rise in the cost of living since records began. They discuss why Sunak still wants to be seen as a low-tax Chancellor, whether any of his measures will make a difference and why he seems so averse to using U… more…
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  Bonus episode: Michael Sheen on class, culture and Britishness

  2022-03-23 · 30:29 · 41.89 MB Open episode

  Michael SheenAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Ahead of his guest-edited issue of the New Statesman , the actor and campaigner Michael Sheen speaks to Anoosh Chakelian for a special episode of the New Statesman podcast. Titled "A Dream of Britain", the magazine explores what British identity means in 2022. They discuss why he wanted to tackle the idea of our national story, how widening inequality and th… more…
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  P&O Ferries uses "slave labour on the high seas", says Karl Turner MP

  2022-03-22 · 22:23 · 30.75 MB Open episode

  Karl TurnerAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  P&O Ferries caused outrage last week (17 March) when it sacked 800 crew members to replace them with “cheap agency workers from eastern Europe” overnight. Anoosh Chakelian is joined by the Labour MP for Kingston upon Hull East, Karl Turner, who has been on King George Dock advocating for local workers who lost their jobs. They discuss the stand-off between t… more…
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  Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's long fight for freedom

  2022-03-18 · 22:07 · 30.39 MB Open episode

  Nazanin Zaghari-RatcliffeAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has been reunited with her family in Britain, having been imprisoned for years in Iran on charges of seeking to overthrow the country’s government, which she has always denied. Her release along with another dual citizen, Anoosheh Ashoori, came after the payment of a long withheld £450m debt owed by the British government to Iran. A… more…
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  Priti Patel is "pulling up the drawbridge" for Ukrainian refugees, says Alf Dubs

  2022-03-15 · 22:12 · 30.50 MB Open episode

  Priti PatelAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  As the government scrabbles its policy together for Ukrainian refugees, the Labour peer and refugee campaigner Alf Dubs tells Anoosh Chakelian that the response has been a "disgrace". He discusses how the government finds itself on the wrong side of public opinion, why Priti Patel is the worst Home Secretary he's worked with, and why he'd like to see a "more… more…
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  Sanctions and refugees: are UK ministers failing in their duties?

  2022-03-10 · 23:26 · 32.19 MB Open episode

  Roman AbramovichOleg DeripaskaAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The owner of Chelsea Football Club, Roman Abramovich, and leading industrialist Oleg Deripaska are among the seven wealthy and influential Russian oligarchs who have been sanctioned by the UK over Russia’s war in Ukraine. Anoosh Chakelian is joined by the New Statesman ’s associate editor of business, Emma Haslett, to discuss the UK’s history of welcoming an… more…
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  Are the UK’s Russia sanctions tough enough? With Bill Browder

  2022-03-08 · 22:40 · 31.16 MB Open episode

  Bill BrowderAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  As parliament rushes through the Economic Crime Bill in an attempt to toughen sanctions on Russian oligarchs, investor and anti-corruption campaigner Bill Browder talks to Anoosh Chakelian about the impact of sanctions on Russia. He opens up about whether the UK has gone far enough, the psychology of Russian oligarchs, and why we should boycott McDonald’s. I… more…
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  Has the war changed Boris Johnson’s reputation?

  2022-03-03 · 25:22 · 34.85 MB Open episode

  Ben WalkerAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine enters a second week, the New Statesman ’s polling expert Ben Walker joins Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea to talk about the latest polls. They discuss exclusive polling for the New Statesman published today on Boris Johnson’s approval rating since the war began, as well as public attitudes to the UK government’s stance on Ukr… more…
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  How to end London’s addiction to Russian money, with Oliver Bullough

  2022-03-01 · 24:37 · 33.83 MB Open episode

  Oliver BulloughAilbhe ReaAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  As the UK considers further sanctions on oligarchs linked to Vladimir Putin, Ailbhe Rea speaks to the journalist and author Oliver Bullough about how London became the home for so much Russian money. They talk about the ways in which the huge volumes of money corrupt all parts of public life, the spotlight that the invasion of Ukraine has shone on the proble… more…
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  War in Ukraine: can the UK act “decisively” against Russia?

  2022-02-24 · 34:22 · 47.23 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  As Russia invades Ukraine, Boris Johnson has come under fire from allies and critics alike for his feeble attempt to clamp down on Russian wealth in the UK. In an address to the nation this morning (24 February), the Prime Minister vowed that Britain “cannot and will not just look away” ahead of the announcement of further sanctions against Russia later toda… more…
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  Does BBC comedy have a left-wing bias? Andy Zaltzman on political satire, offensive jokes and cauliflower Trump

  2022-02-22 · 19:03 · 26.19 MB Open episode

  Andy ZaltzmanAnoosh ChakelianAndy ZaOli Dugmore

  The New Statesman ’s Britain editor Anoosh Chakelian interviews the satirist and broadcaster Andy Zaltzman, the host of Radio 4’s The News Quiz and the podcast The Bugle . Ahead of his Satirist for Hire tour, they talk about the history of political comedy, whether there are some topics too serious to joke about, and if you can really have political balance… more…
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  Farewell to a legend: Tears, cheers and kirs

  2022-02-18 · 40:23 · 55.49 MB Open episode

  Ailbhe ReaStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea host a special episode to say goodbye to Stephen Bush. Kir royales are sunk and Stephen takes an audio trip down memory lane, featuring a rendition of “American Pie”, this time about Scottish Labour, as well as his teenage Harry Potter fanfiction and his honest opinion on “Devil with the Devil”. Then in You Ask Us, former host… more…
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  Could these be Boris Johnson’s last weeks in office? With Gavin Barwell

  2022-02-15 · 37:42 · 51.78 MB Open episode

  Gavin BarwellTheresa MayAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  As Theresa May’s final chief of staff, Gavin Barwell knows what it’s like to see a party oust its leader first-hand. He speaks to political correspondent Ailbhe Rea about what it takes to get rid of a leader, where Boris Jonson is going wrong, and whether the Conservatives still feels like his party. Then in a special We ask Stephen, Ailbhe asks the New Stat… more…
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  Inside Boris Johnson's fight to survive partygate

  2022-02-11 · 36:25 · 50.04 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  As parliament enters recess, against all the odds Boris Johnson has clung onto his premiership . Anoosh Chakelian, Ailbhe Rea and Stephen Bush discuss the PM's various survival strategies, the ongoing police investigation into parties held in Downing Street and the political calculations of leadership contenders . Then in You Ask Us, a listener asks what is… more…
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  Will Boris Johnson’s new No 10 operation save him?

  2022-02-07 · 22:52 · 31.42 MB Open episode

  Will Boris JohnsonAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaStephen BushOli Dugmore

  Anoosh Chakelian, Ailbhe Rea and Stephen Bush discuss the latest events in the crisis surrounding Boris Johnson, including the appointment of the MP Steve Barclay and the former GB News presenter Guto Harri to key Downing Street jobs. They explain why the resignation of Munira Mirza from the No 10 Policy Unit was so important and whether the appointments are… more…
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  Andrew Marr on Why Boris Johnson is Beyond Saving

  2022-02-04 · 22:02 · 30.28 MB Open episode

  Andrew MarrBeyond SavingAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The New Statesman’s incoming political editor Andrew Marr makes his New Statesman podcast debut to discuss his cover story on Boris Johnson’s moment of peril with Anoosh Chakelian, Britain editor. They talk about what’s gone wrong for Johnson, whether the current crisis is terminal and who could be the next Prime Minister. If you have a question for You Ask… more…
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  Can Boris Johnson survive the cost of living crisis?

  2022-02-03 · 33:47 · 46.41 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  With a trickle of letters to the 1922 Committee chairman and Labour pivoting to take the Conservative Party to task for low economic growth and an incoming tax rise, could Boris Johnson soon face a vote of no confidence after all? Anoosh Chakelian, Ailbhe Rea and Stephen Bush discuss the Prime Minister’s fate and the catastrophic impact of the forthcoming en… more…
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  SPECIAL: Sue Gray’s report into Downing Street lockdown parties is published

  2022-01-31 · 17:36 · 24.20 MB Open episode

  Sue GrayAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  A special episode of the New Statesman podcast recorded immediately after Boris Johnson’s announcement on the published Sue Gray report. A heavily censored version of Sue Gray’s report has finally been published, as 12 of the 16 alleged gatherings at Downing Street are currently being investigated by the Metropolitan Police. Anoosh Chakelian and Stephen Bush… more…
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  Why Christian Wakeford crossed the floor

  2022-01-31 · 33:09 · 45.54 MB Open episode

  Christian WakefordAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Ailbhe interviews the Bury South MP Christian Wakeford, who dramatically defected from the Tories to Labour at the height of partygate. They talk about why he did it, what the reaction has been from friends as well as new colleagues, and how the whips threaten new MPs. If you have a question for You Ask Us, email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱… more…
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  What does the police inquiry into “partygate” mean for Boris Johnson?

  2022-01-27 · 29:05 · 39.96 MB Open episode

  Sue GrayAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  As Westminster waits for Sue Gray’s report on Downing Street’s lockdown-breaking parties, the Metropolitan police has announced that it will begin an investigation into the alleged incidents. Stephen Bush, Ailbhe Rea and Anoosh Chakelian discuss Boris Johnson’s confident performance at Prime Minister’s Questions and why the investigation matters. Then in You… more…
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  Could the Scottish Conservatives split from the Tory party?

  2022-01-24 · 23:04 · 31.71 MB Open episode

  Chris DeerinAilbhe ReaStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The New Statesman’s Scotland editor Chris Deerin joins Ailbhe Rea and Stephen Bush to discuss the growing rift between the Scottish Conservatives and the national party in Westminster. They talk about how the Scottish Tories have become alienated from the party, whether it could harm them in the local elections in May, and whether they could eventually form… more…
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  Alleged blackmail: the dark side of Boris Johnson’s survival

  2022-01-21 · 26:12 · 35.99 MB Open episode

  William WraggAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The senior Conservative MP William Wragg has accused government ministers of intimidating and attempting to blackmail colleagues who they suspect oppose the Prime Minister, adding that the incidents should be reported to the police. While Christian Wakeford’s defection appears to have united Conservative MPs to help Boris Johnson survive another week, the PM… more…
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  SPECIAL: Will Boris Johnson “in the name of God, go”?

  2022-01-19 · 17:53 · 24.59 MB Open episode

  Will Boris JohnsonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  A special episode of the NS podcast recorded immediately after a dramatic Prime Minister’s Questions. Boris Johnson is facing an escalating leadership crisis over allegations that a string of parties were held across Whitehall during lockdown. Christian Wakeford, the MP for Bury South, defected to Labour just minutes before PMQs, while in an equally dramatic… more…
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  How bad can the polls get for Boris Johnson?

  2022-01-18 · 29:08 · 40.03 MB Open episode

  Ben WalkerAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaStephen BushOli Dugmore

  The New Statesman’s polling expert Ben Walker joins Anoosh Chakelian, Ailbhe Rea and Stephen Bush to talk about the latest polls in the aftermath of the No 10 party revelations. They discuss whether this could do long-term damage to the Conservative Party, how soft the labour lead is and why Ben was wrong on North Shropshire. Then in You Ask Us they answer a… more…
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  Will Boris Johnson’s non-apology save him?

  2022-01-13 · 37:34 · 51.60 MB Open episode

  Will Boris JohnsonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Boris Johnson has been caught red-handed and forced to admit that he attended a party in the Downing Street garden in May 2020, however he claimed that he believed it was a “work event”. Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea, discuss his chances of survival and the awkward questions this culture of insouciance raises for his potential successors . Th… more…
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  Prime Ministerial, from the New Statesman | Margaret Thatcher

  2022-01-11 · 48:15 · 66.28 MB Open episode

  Margaret ThatcherStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Welcome to Prime Ministerial. In each episode Jonn Elledge and Stephen Bush will look at the legacy of the previous six prime ministers and ask whether they achieved success on their own terms. This final episode examines Margaret Thatcher’s premiership. The first woman to be prime minister and one of the Conservative Party’s most successful election winners… more…
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  Will Boris Johnson survive 2022?

  2022-01-07 · 32:46 · 45.02 MB Open episode

  Will Boris JohnsonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Boris Johnson’s approval rating plummeted at the end of 2021 following a string of Christmas parties at No 10, sleaze scandals and senior resignations – and his troubles continue into 2022. Anoosh Chakelian and Stephen Bush discuss whether the Prime Minister can survive as energy bills soar , taxes rise in April and pressure mounts on an overwhelmed and unde… more…
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  Prime Ministerial, from the New Statesman | John Major

  2022-01-04 · 49:30 · 68.01 MB Open episode

  John MajorStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Welcome to Prime Ministerial. In each episode Jonn Elledge and Stephen Bush will look at the legacy of the previous six prime ministers and ask whether they achieved success on their own terms. This episode examines John Major’s premiership. Major inherited a majority government in 1990 after Margaret Thatcher was driven out of office. Against the odds, he w… more…
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  Prime Ministerial, from the New Statesman | Tony Blair

  2021-12-31 · 57:34 · 79.07 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Welcome to Prime Ministerial. In each episode Jonn Elledge and Stephen Bush will look at the legacy of the previous six prime ministers and ask whether they achieved success on their own terms. This episode focuses on Tony Blair. As one of the architects of New Labour, he returned the party to power after 18 years. Blair went on to win three elections, but w… more…
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  Prime Ministerial, from the New Statesman | Gordon Brown

  2021-12-28 · 47:10 · 64.80 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Welcome to Prime Ministerial. In each episode Jonn Elledge and Stephen Bush will look at the legacy of the previous six prime ministers and ask whether they achieved success on their own terms. This episode focuses on Gordon Brown. When the former chancellor of the exchequer took office, he emphasised his breach with his predecessor Tony Blair. Despite a pro… more…
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  Prime Ministerial, from the New Statesman | David Cameron

  2021-12-24 · 49:28 · 67.97 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Welcome to Prime Ministerial. In each episode Jonn Elledge and Stephen Bush will look at the legacy of the previous six prime ministers and ask whether they achieved success on their own terms. This episode focuses on David Cameron. A special adviser during the Major government, he eventually succeeded his old boss, Michael Howard, as party leader and took t… more…
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  Prime Ministerial, from the New Statesman | Theresa May

  2021-12-21 · 51:45 · 71.11 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Welcome to Prime Ministerial. Each episode Jonn Elledge and Stephen Bush will look at the legacy of the previous six prime ministers and ask whether they achieved success on their own terms. Episode one focuses on Theresa May. May took office in the aftermath of the vote to leave the EU, she promised to unite the country – but her premiership ended in humili… more…
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  Liberal Democrats win North Shropshire: is the party over for Boris Johnson?

  2021-12-17 · 33:18 · 45.75 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The Conservative Party has lost North Shropshire for the first time in nearly 200 years, to the Liberal Democrats. The shocking defeat follows months of sleaze and Christmas party scandals, and with new Plan B Covid restrictions, confidence in Boris Johnson’s leadership has collapsed. Ailbhe Rea and Stephen Bush discuss the mood on the ground in North Shrops… more…
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  Is the Downing Street Christmas party scandal cutting through? | Polling update with Ben Walker

  2021-12-14 · 28:38 · 39.35 MB Open episode

  Ben WalkerAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaStephen BushOli Dugmore

  New Statesman data journalist Ben Walker joins Anoosh Chakelian, Ailbhe Rea and Stephen Bush in our monthly polling update. They discuss the impact of the No 10 Christmas party revelations, the public’s appetite for Covid restrictions, how inflation could influence the way people vote, and what might happen in the North Shropshire by-election on 16 December.… more…
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  No 10 Christmas Party: the beginning of the end for Boris Johnson?

  2021-12-09 · 33:13 · 45.65 MB Open episode

  Allegra StrattonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Allegra Stratton has resigned as a government adviser after a video that showed her laughing about a Downing Street Christmas party, reportedly held during the peak of lockdown in December last year, was leaked to the media. The government continues to deny that the party took place. Anoosh Chakelian, Ailbhe Rea and Stephen Bush discuss whether the scandal s… more…
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  How a chief whip became a rebel, with Mark Harper MP

  2021-12-07 · 23:19 · 32.04 MB Open episode

  Mark HarperAilbhe ReaStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Ailbhe Rea and Stephen Bush interview the former Conservative chief whip Mark Harper MP. They discuss his journey from chief whip under David Cameron to becoming a high-profile Tory rebel under Boris Johnson, his 2019 leadership campaign and why Keir Starmer’s new top team reminds him of Ed Miliband. If you have a question for You Ask Us, email podcasts@news… more…
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  Labour reshuffle: a leaner and meaner shadow cabinet?

  2021-12-03 · 24:01 · 33.00 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Keir Starmer carried out a surprise shake-up of the top ranks of the Labour Party this week. Anoosh Chakelian, Ailbhe Rea and Stephen Bush discuss who’s up and who’s down, and what the reshuffle signals for the party . Then, in You Ask Us a listener questions why Boris Johnson continues to be regarded as an electoral asset by Conservative MPs given Rishi Sun… more…
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  BONUS: Is levelling up really possible | In partnership with Lloyds Bank

  2021-12-01 · 24:17 · 33.37 MB Open episode

  Lloyds BankBritain EditorAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In this special episode of the New Statesman podcast in partnership with Lloyds Bank, Britain Editor Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Hannah Essex, co-executive director of the British Chambers of Commerce and Mark Burton, Head of Regions, Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking to talk levelling up. They discuss the government’s levelling up agenda, why there is such r… more…
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  Labour’s response to the corruption scandal, with Thangam Debbonaire

  2021-11-30 · 25:46 · 35.42 MB Open episode

  Thangam Debbonaire Ailbhe ReaAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Ailbhe Rea and Anoosh Chakelian interview Thangam Debbonaire, the Labour MP and shadow leader of the House of Commons. They talk about the missteps of Jacob Rees-Mogg, whether MPs should have second jobs , and Labour's prospects of winning a general election. If you have a question for You Ask Us, email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download… more…
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  The catch-22 for migrants crossing the Channel

  2021-11-26 · 32:30 · 44.65 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In what was an avoidable tragedy, at least 27 people have died trying to reach the UK after their boat capsized in the English Channel. Anoosh Chakelian, Ailbhe Rea and Stephen Bush discuss the political context that allowed this to happen, and its implications for the government. Then, in You Ask Us, a listener wonders whether the Northern Ireland shadow se… more…
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  Does Labour have a future in Scotland?

  2021-11-23 · 26:39 · 36.61 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In the first of our monthly devolution specials, Stephen Bush is joined by the New Statesman 's Scotland editor Chris Deerin to examine the Scottish and Welsh parliaments. They discuss the interview in Holyrood magazine with Jack McConnell, the last Labour member to serve as first minister of Scotland, and answer a listener’s question on why Plaid Cymru hasn… more…
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  What went down at Cop26?

  2021-11-19 · 22:38 · 31.11 MB Open episode

  Alok SharmaAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The UN climate summit ended with the president of Cop26, Alok Sharma, in tears , after the conference united behind a “watered down” agreement in which coal power will be “phased down” rather than “phased out”. Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian discuss what really happened in those final days in Glasgow and where the world goes from here to tackle climate ch… more…
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  Why the corruption scandal feels like 1997, with Chris Bryant

  2021-11-16 · 25:25 · 34.92 MB Open episode

  Chris BryantAnoosh ChakelianStephen BushAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  The Standards Committee chair Chris Bryant joins Anoosh Chakelian, Stephen Bush and Ailbhe Rea to discuss the ongoing fallout from the Owen Paterson lobbying scandal. They talk about whether the UK is a corrupt country, how the scandal could affect the reputation of all MPs and why this moment feels similar to the run-up to the 1997 general election. If you… more…
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  Will the row over MPs’ second jobs hurt Boris Johnson?

  2021-11-12 · 24:02 · 33.03 MB Open episode

  Geoffrey CoxAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Geoffrey Cox is the latest MP to come under fire over his extra earnings for legal work outside of his parliamentary duties. It follows the resignation of MP Owen Paterson after he was found to have breached lobbying rules, as well as criticism over the way the government awarded Covid-related contracts. Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian discuss the ethics o… more…
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  UK poll update: Owen Paterson prompted Conservative “confidence collapse” – with Ben Walker

  2021-11-09 · 21:37 · 29.71 MB Open episode

  Owen PatersonBen Walker Ailbhe ReaBen WalkerAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Ailbhe Rea is joined by New Statesman data journalist Ben Walker for the first of a monthly look at what’s going on in the opinion polls . They look at the current state of the parties, what polls can and can’t tell you and why the don’t knows really matter. Then in You Ask Us, they answer a number of listener’s questions including how polling methodologies… more…
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  Owen Paterson: Boris Johnson’s U-turn

  2021-11-05 · 25:22 · 34.87 MB Open episode

  Owen PatersonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The government has performed a spectacular U-turn over the controversial blocking of Conservative MP Owen Paterson’s suspension for breaching lobbying rules. Ailbhe Rea is joined by New Statesman’s deputy online editor Rachel Cunliffe and Tim Durrant from the Institute for Government to discuss the scandal as it unfolds. What is the damage for the government… more…
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  Norway’s heat pump revolution | Climate politics

  2021-11-02 · 18:29 · 25.40 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In the final part of our special series on the politics of climate change, Anoosh Chakelian and Environment and Sustainability Editor Philippa Nuttall speak to former Norwegian energy minister Tony C. Tiller. They discuss Norway’s success in rolling out heat pumps. With around 60% of homes fitted with them, Norway has the most successful roll out in Europe;… more…
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  Who were the winners from Rishi Sunak’s Budget?

  2021-10-28 · 32:47 · 45.04 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian are joined by special guest former Chief Secretary to the Treasury and New Statesman contributing writer David Gauke to discuss how the Chancellor’s budget went down the morning after. They talk about why the response was muted on Conservative benches , where the chancellor focussed his spending pledges and why, and whether… more…
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  The Energy Consumer of the Future | Climate Politics

  2021-10-26 · 23:33 · 32.38 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In this special episode of the New Statesman Podcast , in association with Smart Energy GB, Ailbhe Rea and guest co-host Philippa Nuttall discuss how the ways we use energy in the future will change, and what we can do to make sure that change benefits everyone including the most vulnerable. They are joined by Liberal Democrat Energy and Climate Emergency Sp… more…
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  Can MPs ever be truly safe after Jo Cox and David Amess?

  2021-10-22 · 25:38 · 35.23 MB Open episode

  Jo CoxDavid AmessStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  A week after the death of the Southend West MP David Amess , Anoosh Chakelian and Stephen Bush discuss how MPs have reflected on the incident , what might make a difference to the security of MPs and why some MPs have been talking about online abuse. Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listener’s question on the New Labour era and whether there are any lessons… more…
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  Building Better – how our infrastructure needs to change | Climate Politics

  2021-10-19 · 33:12 · 45.62 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In this special episode of the New Statesman podcast, in association with Smart Energy GB, Anoosh Chakelian and guest co-host Philippa Nuttall discuss how we can improve our homes and workplaces to reduce our dependence on energy They are joined by Adrian Joyce, from the European Alliance of Companies for Energy Efficiency in Buildings and the Renovate Europ… more…
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  Is Boris Johnson facing a crisis at Christmas?

  2021-10-15 · 28:10 · 38.70 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Multiple crises are putting unprecedented pressure on the economy and state institutions, and look set to last for months. As winter approaches, could this spell disaster for the government? In this episode of the New Statesman Podcast , Anoosh Chakelian is joined by the New Statesman’s executive editor of politics Tim Ross to discuss the latest negotiations… more…
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  Changing behaviour in a changing climate | Climate Politics

  2021-10-12 · 29:56 · 41.13 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In this special episode of the New Statesman podcast, in association with Smart Energy GB, Stephen Bush and guest co-host Philippa Nuttall discuss how to convince people to change their behaviour to reduce emissions. They are joined by Ruth Mourik, the founder of Research for Benefit organisation Duneworks, and Rob Cheesewright, from Smart Energy GB, to talk… more…
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  Have we hit peak Boris Johnson?

  2021-10-08 · 27:48 · 38.20 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaStephen BushOli Dugmore

  Anoosh Chakelian, Ailbhe Rea and Stephen Bush reflect on Boris Johnson’s conference speech. They discuss whether Tory members love Johnson - but not Johnsonism , the spontaneous applause for the argument capitalism was responsible for the success of the vaccine programme and Johnson’s many omissions . In part two, we have special correspondent at the New Sta… more…
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  Is Boris Johnson doing enough to tackle climate change? | Climate Politics

  2021-10-06 · 18:45 · 25.78 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In the first of a special series of episodes in the run up to the global climate conference COP 26, Anoosh Chakelian interviews our guest co-host Philippa Nuttall , The New Statesman’s environment and Sustainability Editor, about how the Government is facing up to climate change and what to expect from Glasgow’s environmental summit. They talk about how much… more…
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  Was Keir Starmer's big speech a success?

  2021-10-01 · 32:11 · 44.23 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaStephen BushOli Dugmore

  Anoosh Chakelian, Ailbhe Rea and Stephen Bush give their verdict on Labour leader Keir Starmer’s big conference speech . They discussed the heckling, how it went down in the hall and whether we learned anything about Labour’s big idea for government. Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listener’s question on whether the Conservative party really is less divide… more…
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  Labour Party Conference: Was Labour’s message drowned out in Brighton?

  2021-09-29 · 42:26 · 58.29 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Stephen Bush, Ailbhe Rea and Anoosh Chakelian host a live recording of the New Statesman podcast at the Labour Party Conference in Brighton. They talk Labour’s rule changes , Andy McDonald’s resignation and whether the party’s message could cut through against a backdrop of rising prices and queues at petrol stations. Then in You Ask Us they take live questi… more…
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  Will the gas crisis lead to Boris Johnson's winter of discontent?

  2021-09-24 · 28:20 · 38.92 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Stephen Bush, Ailbhe Rea and Anoosh Chakelian discuss the series of crisis facing the Boris Johnson including gas prices , CO2 shortages and the end of the Universal Credit uplift. Could this could have a lasting impact on the Government? Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listener’s question on why we don’t talk about the Conservative party in terms of left… more…
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  The politics of eating meat, with Henry Mance

  2021-09-21 · 21:46 · 29.92 MB Open episode

  Henry ManceAilbhe ReaStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Anoosh Chakelian, Ailbhe Rea and Stephen Bush talk to FT feature writer and author Henry Mance about his new book: How to Love Animals: In a Human-Shaped World They discuss what it was like to work in an abattoir, the evacuation of pets from Afghanistan and what it will take to get real political change when it comes to meat. If you have a question for You A… more…
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  Inside Boris Johnson's cabinet reshuffle

  2021-09-17 · 35:08 · 48.26 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss Boris Johnson's cabinet reshuffle in which Dominic Raab was demoted to Justice Secretary and Liz Truss became Foreign Secretary. Then, in You Ask Us, they answer listener questions about Stephen's extended interview with Keir Starmer. If you'd like to submit a question for You Ask Us, please email podcast… more…
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  Writing the perfect toilet book, with Jonn Elledge

  2021-09-14 · 23:14 · 31.93 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushJonn ElledgeAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Stephen Bush interviews writer and journalist Jonn Elledge about his new book, The Compendium of (Not Quite) Everything . They discuss the joy of facts, what Stephen keeps on his toilet bookshelf and the best sci-fi and dystopias. Jonn’s book if available from all good book stores from 16 September If you have a question for You Ask Us, email podcasts@newsta… more…
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  Will Boris Johnson’s social care plan work?

  2021-09-10 · 26:34 · 36.49 MB Open episode

  Will Boris JohnsonAilbhe ReaAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss Boris Johnson’s National Insurance rise to fund the NHS and Social Care and why there was no significant rebellion from Conservative MPs. Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listener’s question on why Labour aren’t calling for a wealth tax. If you have a question for You Ask Us, email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk LISTEN A… more…
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  Labour's lost future: the 20-year decline of the Labour Party

  2021-09-07 · 34:32 · 47.44 MB Open episode

  Ailbhe ReaHarry LambertAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea speak to New Statesman special correspondent Harry Lambert about his cover story on the decline of the Labour party . They talk about the key moments over the last 20 years and whether there’s any sign of any optimism for the party’s future. Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listener’s question about whether manifesto promises… more…
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  Anneliese Dodds and Labour party loyalty

  2021-09-03 · 39:47 · 54.67 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAilbhe ReaAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Stephen Bush and Ailbhe Rea discuss their interview with Anneliese Dodds , what she said and didn’t say about her treatment by the party leadership and the strategy for the labour party. Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listener’s question on whether Labour needs to drop the trade union link . If you have a question for You Ask Us, email podcasts@newstatesm… more…
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  Could you save Labour's bacon?| Interactive political theatre

  2021-08-31 · 29:03 · 39.93 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushTom BlackOwen KingstonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Stephen Bush interviews Tom Black and Owen Kingston, the writer and director of the interactive political play Crisis What Crisis, which gives the audience the chance to see if they could have survived the winter of discontent better than the Callaghan government. They discuss the perils of making interactive theatre for a knowledgable audience, why Monopoly… more…
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  Misfits and secrets: Why political gossip matters in politics, with Marie Le Conte

  2021-08-27 · 34:06 · 46.86 MB Open episode

  Marie Le Conte AilbheMarie Le ConteAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Ailbhe Rea speaks to journalist and author Marie Le Conte about the life of a diary columnist, the gossip that keeps westminster running, and how to write a book in a global pandemic. Marie's new book Honourable Misfits is out now. If you have a question for You Ask Us, email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE F… more…
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  Pandemics and the politics of printing money: Economic history with Duncan Weldon

  2021-08-24 · 20:58 · 28.80 MB Open episode

  Duncan WeldonStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Stephen Bush interviews economist, journalist, and author Duncan Weldon on his new book Two Hundred Years of Muddling Through . They talk through the lessons learned, and not learned from British political and economic history, whether the response to the pandemic will be a turning point in UK politics, and why writing a book is a bit like having a child. If… more…
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  How bad is the Afghanistan crisis for Boris Johnson?

  2021-08-20 · 26:20 · 36.19 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian discuss the Afghanistan crisis and the governments refugee scheme , and why MPs from all sides of the house were giving the government a hard time. Then in You Ask Us, they answer listeners' quesitons on whether the situation could really have been handled differently, and how party supporters split on what should have happe… more…
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  Armando Iannucci, Anna Soubry and Paul Mason on how to disagree | Westminster Reimagined

  2021-08-16 · 34:32 · 47.46 MB Open episode

  Armando IannucciAnna SoubryPaul MasonWestminster ReimaginedAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The legendary writer, satirist and broadcaster Armando Iannucci joins the New Statesman Podcast to co-host four special episodes. In these shows, Iannucci explores areas of British politics that he believes are broken, and is joined by guests from inside and outside Westminster to discuss how politics could be better. In episode four, Iannucci and Ailbhe Rea… more…
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  Do the exam results matter?

  2021-08-13 · 22:56 · 31.51 MB Open episode

  Ailbhe ReaAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the pandemic affected A Level and GCSE results and why Labour have chosen now to call for Gavin Williamson's sacking . Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listeners question on whether climate change will ever become a major issue at general elections. If you have a question for You Ask Us email podcasts@newstatesman.co.… more…
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  Armando Iannucci and Chris Addison on political campaigning | Westminster Reimagined

  2021-08-09 · 30:28 · 41.86 MB Open episode

  Armando IannucciChris AddisonWestminster ReimaginedAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The legendary writer, satirist and broadcaster Armando Iannucci joins the New Statesman Podcast to co-host four special episodes. In these shows, Iannucci explores areas of British politics that he believes are broken, and is joined by guests from inside and outside the Westminster machine to discuss how politics could be better. In episode three, Iannucci a… more…
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  Could Brexit have been stopped?

  2021-08-06 · 32:55 · 45.23 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushDavid LiddingtonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian discuss David Liddington's three ways Brexit could have been stopped and why none of them were realistic. Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listener's question on whether not engaging with Scottish Independence will make it go away? If you have a question for You Ask Us, email podcast@newstatesman.co.uk LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Dow… more…
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  Armando Iannucci, Exctinction Rebellion & Dame Louise Casey on Activism | Westminster Reimagined

  2021-08-02 · 32:11 · 44.25 MB Open episode

  Armando IannucciLouise CaseyWestminster ReimaginedAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The legendary writer, satirist and broadcaster Armando Iannucci joins the New Statesman Podcast to co-host four special episodes. In these shows, Armando explores areas of British politics that he believes are broken, and is joined by guests from inside and outside the Westminster machine to discuss how politics could be better. In Episode two, Armando and S… more…
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  What's the thinking behind Boris Johnson's crime plan?

  2021-07-30 · 25:22 · 34.85 MB Open episode

  Ailbhe ReaStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Ailbhe Rea, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian discuss Boris Johnson's latest plan to reduce crime and whether the proposals will actually have any impact. Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listeners question on why some in Westminster think there'll be a 2023 election You can send a question for You Ask Us to podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Dow… more…
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  Armando Iannucci, Ian Hislop: the accountability crisis in politics | Westminster Reimagined

  2021-07-26 · 31:42 · 43.56 MB Open episode

  Armando IannucciIan HislopWestminster ReimaginedAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The legendary writer, satirist and broadcaster Armando Iannucci joins the New Statesman podcast to co-host four special episodes. In these shows, Armando explores areas of British politics that he believes are broken, and is joined by guests from inside and outside the Westminster machine to discuss how politics could be better. In episode one, Armando and A… more…
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  Can Boris Johnson really change the Northern Ireland protocol?

  2021-07-23 · 26:31 · 36.44 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianStephen BushAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  Anoosh Chakelian, Stephen Bush and Ailbhe Rea discuss the government's announcment on the Northern Ireland protocol and whether they really will be able to renegotiate, and do they even knows what it wants? Then in You Ask Us, they answer your question on what's going on with the Green Party , after the resignation of both the party's leaders LISTEN AD-FREE:… more…
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  Why the pingdemic is causing headaches for Boris Johnson

  2021-07-20 · 34:03 · 46.71 MB Open episode

  Ailbhe ReaStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Ailbhe Rea and Stephen Bush discuss No. 10's tough weekend and why ' Freedom Day' is still causing lots of problems for the government. Then in You Ask Us, they take your question on whether reimposing covid restrictions later could bring down Boris Johnson If you'd like to submit a question for You Ask Us, please email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk . LISTEN A… more…
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  Will an amnesty work in Northern Ireland?

  2021-07-16 · 35:20 · 48.56 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Stephen Bush, Ailbhe Rea and Anoosh Chakelion discuss the government's plans for a prosecution amnesty over the Troubles and why no party in Northern Ireland is particularly happy. They also look at Keir Starmer's new improved operation. Then in You Ask Us, they answer a question on whether in the wake of the Euro 2020 , the Conservative party will stick wit… more…
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  Euro 2020 final: culture wars, masculinity & loss

  2021-07-13 · 33:55 · 46.54 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss England’s performance in Euro 2020 and what it says about the country feels about itself . Then in You Ask Us, they answer your question whether the Liberal Democrats are a policy desert LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every F… more…
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  Why the summer is tough for opposition parties

  2021-07-09 · 34:55 · 47.91 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Anoosh, Stephen and Ailbhe discuss whether Labour will be able to avoid the usual difficult summer for Opposition parties , and how the loosening of covid restrictions goes will have an impact. Then in You Ask Us, they take your question on why the parties are so bad at picking by-election candidates If you'd like to submit a question for You Ask Us, please… more…
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  Is Andy Burnham Labour's great northern hope?

  2021-07-06 · 32:18 · 44.31 MB Open episode

  Andy Burnham LabourAndy BurnhamAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Anoosh and Stephen discuss the future of the Labour party and how Andy Burnham might fit in to that. Then in You Ask Us, they take your question on who has a better grasp of Englishness: Keir Starmer, Boris Johnson or Gareth Southgate If you'd like to submit a question for You Ask Us, please email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the Ne… more…
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  Why Labour feels worried about the Batley and Spen by-election

  2021-07-01 · 32:39 · 44.79 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Anoosh and Ailbhe discuss the upcoming Batley and Spen By- Election and why many in Labour think it's not going well for the party. Then in You Ask Us, they take your question on who's doing a better job: Keir Starmer or Boris Johnson To submit a question to You Ask Us, please email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app… more…
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  What Matt Hancock's resignation means for the Conservatives

  2021-06-29 · 35:52 · 49.21 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Anoosh and Ailbhe discuss the fallout from the Matt Hancock affair and the appointment of Sajid Javid as the new Health Secretary. Then in You Ask Us, they take your question on the troubled future of Keir Starmer's Labour party leadership. To submit a question to You Ask Us, please email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk Subscribing to the New Statesman helps us… more…
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  Are Labour spent in Batley and Spen?

  2021-06-25 · 28:24 · 39.04 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Anoosh has been reporting in Batley and Spen ahead of the by-election on 1st July. Here she talks to Stephen Bush and Ailbhe Rea about the mood on the ground, and why George Galloway is posing a problem for Labour. Then, in You Ask Us, Ailbhe, Stephen and Anoosh take your question on Keir Starmer's reshuffle of his top team: was it a sign of weakness, or str… more…
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  How to lose a by-election

  2021-06-21 · 43:43 · 60.06 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Following the Liberal Democrat by-election victory in the "Blue Wall" seat of Chesham and Amersham, Stephen, Anoosh and Ailbhe dissect the Conservative post-vote blame-game and discuss what the upset means for the party. In You Ask Us, they also look ahead to the Batley and Spen by-election and answer your - many - questions about Keir Starmer's future as op… more…
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  Chesham and Amersham: a Lib Dem crack in the "Blue Wall"

  2021-06-18 · 38:07 · 52.37 MB Open episode

  Lib DemAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Stephen, Anoosh and Ailbhe discuss the Chesham and Amersham by-election. Ailbhe reported from the constituency shortly before the by-election, and here talks through the impact the result will have on the electoral strategy of the UK political parties. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions about Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick: after a… more…
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  Grenfell: tinderbox Britain

  2021-06-15 · 29:37 · 40.64 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReOli Dugmore

  On the fourth anniversary of the Grenfell fire tragedy, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea explore the ongoing scandal of flammable cladding which continues to trap over a million people in dangerous tower blocks. Will it take another tragedy for the government to take notice? In You Ask Us, they take your question on the Northern Ireland protocol… more…
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  Biden, Boris and the NI protocol

  2021-06-11 · 34:10 · 46.88 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  As Boris Johnson and Joe Biden meet for their first bilateral summit ahead of the G7, Stephen and Ailbhe discuss the impact the US President could have on the UK's attitude to the Northern Ireland protocol . Then, in You Ask Us, they take your question on the government's culture war strategy. If you'd like to submit a question for You Ask Us, please email p… more…
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  Rishi and the foreign aid rebels

  2021-06-08 · 28:57 · 39.77 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Ahead of the Speaker's decision on holding a vote over the planned cuts to the UK foreign aid budget, Anoosh, Stephen and Ailbhe discuss the coalition of Conservative rebels who could make life difficult for the Treasury . Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on the Prime Minister's religion: does it matter that Boris Johnson is a Catholic? If you'd… more…
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  Hillsborough, Grenfell, Covid: What is the point of public inquiries?

  2021-06-04 · 31:41 · 43.48 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian discuss the acquittal of two former police officers charged with perverting the course of justice by allegedly altering police statements to an inquiry after the Hillsborough disaster. Now a judge has ruled there was 'no case to answer' since the inquiry was 'an administrative exercise' and the accused were not under oath at… more…
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  Cummings's revenge

  2021-05-28 · 29:39 · 40.69 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  As Westminster reels from Dominic Cummings' excoriating critique of the government's pandemic response, unleashed with full force during Wednesday's marathon select committee hearing, Stephen, Anoosh and Ailbhe dissect the former senior adviser's claims. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on whether the civil service – so maligned by Cummings – is… more…
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  Dominic Cummings' Covid claims

  2021-05-25 · 28:21 · 38.91 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  As Westminster braces for Dominic Cummings' appearance at the Health and Science select committee over the Government's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, Anoosh, Stephen and Ailbhe discuss whether his claims - previewed in a rambling, 50-tweet thread - are worrisome... or, indeed, surprising. Then in You Ask Us, they take your questions on why Liz Truss rem… more…
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  Why Keir Starmer should worry about his approval ratings

  2021-05-21 · 33:51 · 46.44 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Keir Starmer's approval ratings dipped this week into dangerous territory - falling below both David Cameron's and Ed Miliband's after the same time in office. On this episode, Stephen and Anoosh discuss why the Labour leader should be concerned about this, and what the party should do about it. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on whether a prog… more…
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  Britain unlocks

  2021-05-18 · 30:28 · 41.81 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  As lockdown restrictions ease in England, Wales and much of Scotland, the country is grappling with a new variant of Covid-19. On this episode, Anoosh, Stephen and Ailbhe discuss the messaging around unlocking and how the spread of the Indian variant exposes the government's shortcomings . Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on what the new dividin… more…
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  Does Labour really need Tony Blair's 'total change'?

  2021-05-14 · 34:37 · 47.49 MB Open episode

  Tony BlAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Reunited in the studio for the first time in over a year, Anoosh, Stephen and Ailbhe discuss Tony Blair's dramatic Labour Party intervention in which he claims that 'without total change, Labour will die'. In You Ask Us, the team take your questions on whether the Greens can become the third party in UK politics. If you'd like to submit a question for You As… more…
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  Election results part 2: Scotland's future

  2021-05-11 · 20:16 · 27.80 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In the second of two episodes looking at the results of the May 6 elections, Stephen, Anoosh and Ailbhe are joined by Chris Deerin to dissect the consequences of the results in Scotland. In You Ask Us, they're joined by polling expert Ben Walker to discuss the wider picture of the local votes around the UK. In the first part of this double episode , the team… more…
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  Election results part 1: Labour's big reshuffle

  2021-05-11 · 54:36 · 74.88 MB Open episode

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  As the dust settles on Keir Starmer's mystifying reshuffle of the Labour party following the local elections, Stephen, Anoosh and Ailbhe discuss what it all means. In an extended 'You Ask Us' they take on as many listener questions as possible from the deluge the New Statesman received in the wake of the election results. This is part one of a two-part speci… more…
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  Election 2021: known unknowns

  2021-05-07 · 40:08 · 55.05 MB Open episode

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  As the UK heads to the polls on 'Super Thursday', Anoosh, Stephen and Ailbhe discuss the things they are most interested to learn from this wide-ranging vote. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on whether Labour are setting out a positive view of their plans for the UK. If you'd like to submit a question for You Ask Us, please email podcasts@newst… more…
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  Nicola Sturgeon: 'Boris Johnson is in deep, deep doo-doo' | Scottish Election special

  2021-05-05 · 39:01 · 53.61 MB Open episode

  Chris DeerinAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Chris Deerin hosts the fourth and final special Scottish Election episode of the New Statesman podcast, featuring an interview with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and analysis from Ben Walker, Dani Garavelli and the Spectator's Alex Massie. Read Chris Deerin's full interview with Nicola Sturgeon on NewStatesman.com Watch the full conversation with Nicola Stu… more…
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  The Stolen Years

  2021-04-30 · 31:28 · 43.23 MB Open episode

  Ben Van De MerweAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Anoosh, Stephen and Ailbhe are joined by data journalist Ben Van De Merwe to discuss the New Statesman's exclusive research showing how many years of life the UK has lost to Covid-19. Ailbhe is in Hartlepool where she's been following candidates on the campaign trail in a decidedly 'un-electiony' election. And You Ask Us, who will replace Arlene Foster as le… more…
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  Scottish Election Special: Balancing the books

  2021-04-28 · 34:05 · 46.82 MB Open episode

  Chris DeerinKate ForbesAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Chris Deerin's guest this week is Kate Forbes, SNP Cabinet Secretary for Finance and young star of the independence movement. She responds to the Institute of Fiscal Studies report which claims the manifestos for the May 6th Scottish Parliamentary elections are united by a "lack of credibility". Also, New Statesman polling analyst Ben Walker joins the podcas… more…
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  'Bodies pile high': Boris Johnson and Dominic Cummings' war of words

  2021-04-27 · 28:07 · 38.58 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea address the ongoing public war of words between Boris Johnson and former advisor Dominic Cummings. They discuss allegations (which Number 10 have denied) that the Prime Minister said he'd rather let "bodies pile high in their thousands" than go into a third national lockdown - and why questions over who paid for… more…
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  Boris Johnson's texts

  2021-04-23 · 41:48 · 57.42 MB Open episode

  James DysonStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Can Labour make lasting political capital from Boris Johnson's texts with James Dyson? Stephen Bush and Ailbhe Rea discuss the fallout of leaked texts from the Prime Minister's phone, and whether it is an effective opposition attack line. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on whether we're heading for a poll on a united Ireland. To submit a questi… more…
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  Scottish Election Special: the art of independence

  2021-04-21 · 41:22 · 56.84 MB Open episode

  Chris DeerinAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Chris Deerin, the New Statesman's Scotland editor, hosts a special edition of the New Statesman podcast. In this episode Chris is joined by Ricky Ross and Darren McGarvey, both musicians and activists for the case of Scottish independence, to discuss the state of the independence movement and why so many artists seem to be in favour of a second referendum. A… more…
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  Football's place in public discourse

  2021-04-20 · 30:25 · 41.79 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The announcement that 12 European football clubs intend to form a 'super league' occupied the top of the news agenda for most of the day on Monday. Why does football - a game designed for entertainment, predominantly followed by men - occupy such a significant place in Britain's public discourse? In this episode of the New Statesman podcast, Stephen Bush and… more…
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  How far will the lobbying scandal go?

  2021-04-16 · 32:45 · 45.01 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The lobbying scandal rumbles on, enveloping senior civil servants as well as MPs - and Labour are determined to make this a story about 'Tory sleaze'. In this episode Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss whether public outrage over the story is at a tipping point, and what damage it might do to the Conservative establishment. Then, in You As… more…
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  Scottish Election Special: can anything unsettle the SNP establishment?

  2021-04-14 · 34:41 · 47.66 MB Open episode

  Scottish Election SpecialUnited KingdomAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The Scottish parliamentary elections are likely to be pivotal for the future of the United Kingdom. So, New Statesman Scotland editor, Chris Deerin, is hosting four bonus episodes in the lead up to the vote on May 6th. Chris will be joined by some familiar voices from the New Statesman team, as well as guests from the world of Scottish politics. In this epis… more…
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  Why the David Cameron lobbying scandal isn't going away

  2021-04-13 · 34:45 · 47.75 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss what the Greensill lobbying scandal means for British politics, and why the problem isn't going away. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on the national response to the death of Prince Philip: is modern Britain ready for the death of Queen Elizabeth II? Plus: introducing our new Scottish electi… more…
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  365 Days, 12 Months, 1 Keir

  2021-04-09 · 37:15 · 34.18 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea look at Keir Starmer's first year leading the Labour party and offer their assessment of his performance. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your question on whether the recent violence in Northern Ireland was inevitable. Subscribing to the New Statesman helps us keep… more…
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  Commission Impossible

  2021-04-06 · 35:36 · 32.66 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities' report and whether they can find coherence in its findings and proposals. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your question on the latest polling ahead of the Hartlepool by-election. Subscribing to the New Statesman… more…
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  Armando Iannucci's Bucket of Wisdom

  2021-04-02 · 34:29 · 31.64 MB Open episode

  Armando IannucciAilbhe ReaAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea are joined by a very special Guest Stephen: Armando Iannucci. They discuss his piece in the spring special of the New Statesman on the role of Prime Minister at 300, whether The Thick of It has poisoned British politics, and how he's been celebrating the return of the rule of si… more…
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  Alba's Black Sheep

  2021-03-30 · 35:57 · 32.98 MB Open episode

  Ailbhe ReaAlex SalmonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss Alex Salmond launching his new party, Alba, the implications for Scottish voters, and whether Salmond's return to the political arena is appropriate. Then, in You Ask Us, they look at a weekend of briefings about a potential reshuffle to Keir Starmer's top team. Subscrib… more…
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  Passport to Discrimlico

  2021-03-26 · 34:21 · 31.51 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the concerns around the government's ambiguous hints at a vaccine passport system for the hospitality sector. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on what difference the year's delay will have made to the upcoming local elections. Subscribing to th… more…
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  Crime and Pinishment

  2021-03-23 · 27:59 · 25.70 MB Open episode

  Pinishment ProtestsAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Protests in Bristol against the controversial police, crime, sentencing and courts bill erupted into violence over the weekend. In this episode, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss what impact this might have on the progress of the bill through parliament. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on the selection of Dr. Paul Williams a… more…
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  Money and Power: Sir Vince Cable interview

  2021-03-19 · 35:13 · 32.32 MB Open episode

  Vince CableStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea are joined by former Business Secretary and leader of the Liberal Democrats, Sir Vince Cable, to discuss his new book on how politicians have shaped economic policy, as well as Labour and the Lib Dems in the age of covid, and the West's response to China. Then, in You Ask Us, the gang answer your questions on why… more…
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  Breach of the Police

  2021-03-16 · 31:59 · 29.35 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the distressing scenes on Clapham Common as police clashed with people attending a vigil for Sarah Everard. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on where Labour should be positioning on the contentious issue of policing. Subscribing to the New Stat… more…
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  Hold the Nurse Strings

  2021-03-12 · 27:01 · 24.81 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the launch of Labour's local elections campaign and their prioritisation of increasing the 1% 'pay rise' offered to nurses. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your question on whether the Tories are starting to regret choosing Shaun Bailey as their London mayor… more…
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  The Prince and the PR

  2021-03-09 · 27:54 · 25.61 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea, somewhat reluctantly, give their takes on the explosive revelations from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's interview with Oprah Winfrey. Then, in You Ask Us, they answer your question on why the government keeps setting themselves up for U-turns. Subscribing to the… more…
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  All Clear For Austere

  2021-03-05 · 38:01 · 34.88 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea look back at yesterday's budget announcement and what the implications might be. Is austerity back? Has Rishi Sunak got one over on Boris Johnson? And how should Labour respond? Then, in You Ask Us, they take your question on whether Nicola Sturgeon can continue as… more…
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  Anas Mirabilis?

  2021-03-02 · 45:19 · 41.56 MB Open episode

  Anas MirabilisStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the election of Anas Sarwar as the leader of Scottish Labour, and whether he can turn things around after Richard Leonard's disappointing tenure. Then, in You Ask Us, they answer your question about whether potential Shadow Chancellors are on manoeuvres against Anneliese… more…
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  Balancing Tax

  2021-02-26 · 26:14 · 24.09 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian discuss the anticipated corporation tax changes ahead of Rishi Sunak's budget announcement, as well as what Labour's response could be. Then, in You Ask Us, they try and explain what's going on in Scotland with the Alex Salmond inquiry. Subscribing to the New Statesman helps u… more…
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  Rules of the Roadmap

  2021-02-23 · 26:14 · 24.09 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Boris Johnson has outlined his four-step plan to bring the UK out of lockdown. The Prime Minister announced pupils will return to schools on 8 March, with rules relaxing in phases thereafter. If strict criteria are met, all restrictions on social contact could be lifted by 21 June. On this episode of the New Statesman podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakeli… more…
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  Auntie's Agony

  2021-02-19 · 45:03 · 41.31 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea are joined by the NS's Special Correspondent, Harry Lambert, to discuss his cover feature on the future of the BBC. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your question about whether Keir Starmer's big speech had real policy substance or was just a sop to the commentariat.… more…
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  Big Ban on Campus

  2021-02-16 · 35:31 · 32.58 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the latest chapter in the campus free speech saga. Then, in You Ask Us, they tackle your question of whether Ed Balls' stellar performance on Celebrity Best Home Cook shows he could've achieved more in politics. Subscribing to the New Statesman helps us kee… more…
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  Fair For The Cladding Crowd

  2021-02-12 · 38:31 · 35.33 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss housing secretary Robert Jenrick's narrow offer to leaseholders affected by the cladding crisis brought on in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire and the resultant inquiry. Then, in You Ask Us, they take on your question about why the Liberal Democrats are… more…
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  Crony War

  2021-02-09 · 38:46 · 35.56 MB Open episode

  Crony War Rachel ReevesAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Rachel Reeves, the shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, has made an intervention calling for an end to the government’s “outsourcing obsession”. She’s accused the government of handing £2bn of coronavirus contracts to Conservative friends and donors and wasting hundreds of millions of pounds on faulty equipment that can’t be used. Ailbhe has intervie… more…
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  Is Keir Starmer up to the job?

  2021-02-05 · 35:40 · 32.73 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  As Stephen writes in his latest political column , a concensus is growing among the commentariat that Keir Starmer is not up to the job. But does this underestimate the gains he’s made outside of the Westminster bubble? On this episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss why this matters for the future of Starm… more…
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  Article Sixteen Vandals

  2021-02-02 · 31:01 · 28.47 MB Open episode

  European CommissionAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The European Commission has rowed back on their ' hugely inflammatory ' attempt to trigger Article 16 of the Northern Ireland protocol, after outcry from the British and Irish governments. The fact that it was even attempted in the first place exposes a misunderstanding of the Irish border on the part of the EU, and sets a dangerous precedent. On this episod… more…
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  A Tragic Milestone

  2021-01-29 · 36:08 · 33.16 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Over 100,000 people have now died with Covid-19 in the United Kingdom. In this episode, Stephen, Anoosh and Ailbhe look at the mistakes that were made, how they might yet be countered, and what the electoral cost of the disaster will be when the country next heads to the polls. We'd love to hear from you. Send us your You Ask Us questions at youaskus.co.uk .… more…
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  The Planned Shoulda-test Hotel

  2021-01-26 · 29:48 · 27.35 MB Open episode

  Hotel TravellersAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Travellers to the UK from Covid hotspots will be required to quarantine in hotels, under plans expected to be announced this week. Epidimiologists have long been arguing for tighter border controls , but debate continues among MPs who are divided on how tough these measures should be. On The New Statesman podcast Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea… more…
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  Woke Like This

  2021-01-22 · 35:08 · 32.24 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Following the inauguration of President Joe Biden on Wednesday, Boris Johnson struggled to answer a question about whether the new US leader is 'woke'. On this episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the debate that ensued, and whether the so-called 'culture wars' pack an electoral punch. Then, in You Ask U… more…
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  Credit Where Credit Is Due

  2021-01-19 · 35:04 · 32.18 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  As the commons prepares to vote on whether to extend the £20 uplift to universal credit - due to be reduced at the end of March - Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the divisions it exposes in the Conservative party, and whether Labour's position is consistent. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your question on whether Keir Starmer's leadersh… more…
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  Broken Britain

  2021-01-15 · 35:43 · 32.78 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  As Britain's hospitals face crisis, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss what it really means for the NHS to be overwhelmed. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on the food parcel scandal and the most effective routes to tackling poverty. We'd love to hear from you! Send us your You Ask Us questions at youaskus.co.uk . You can foll… more…
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  Keir On Present Dangers

  2021-01-12 · 34:26 · 31.60 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On Monday, Keir Starmer made his first big speech of the year, which was widely reported as an excoriating attack on the Prime Minister's flawed response to the Covid crisis. Beyond his comments on the pandemic, though, Starmer was also making a streetwise move to set his party up for strong case in future elections. In this episode of the New Statesman podc… more…
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  Capitol Crimes

  2021-01-08 · 31:52 · 29.25 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAilbhe ReaAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Stephen Bush and Ailbhe Rea discuss the aftermath of the shocking scenes from Washington as a pro-Trump mob stormed the Capitol building, and what those events mean for changing international norms around politics and the media. Then, in You Ask Us, they look at what impact lockdown scepticism has actually had on UK Government policy. Subscribing to the New… more…
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  Welcome to 2021

  2021-01-05 · 34:09 · 31.33 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAilbhe ReaAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Stephen Bush and Ailbhe Rea sit down for the first time in 2021 to discuss the government's response to the new Covid variation, the inevitability of a new national lockdown, and the political fallout for Boris Johnson. They also take your questions on Labour's uncertain stance on school closures. Subscribing to the New Statesman helps us keep producing this… more…
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  Christmissing Out

  2020-12-22 · 31:44 · 29.12 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On today's New Statesman Podcast – the last of 2020 – Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian sort through the mess that it is our Christmas plans, and then give you their bespoke guide to dealing the the Yuletide gloom (also featuring a lament for conference seasons of yore). If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this pod… more…
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  2020 Revision

  2020-12-18 · 41:52 · 38.40 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea sit down as a trio for the last time this year and go over their moments that defined 2020 – from distant murmurings about a far-flung flu to lockdown in London – and dive into the mailbag for a bumper You Ask Us. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert f… more…
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  The Cost of Christmas Yet to Come

  2020-12-15 · 37:56 · 34.80 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea bring out the tinsel and baubles to discuss Christmas (and how the government has got itself into a policy muddle that is risking thousands of lives)! Then, in You Ask Us, they look at the latest phase of the Grenfell inquiry. If you are a New Statesman digital sub… more…
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  No Deal Ordeal

  2020-12-11 · 31:14 · 28.66 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea look at the big decision – deal or no deal – facing the Brexit negotiators. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your question on whether there's any path through the polling thorns for Labour in 2021. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this… more…
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  There EU Go Again

  2020-12-08 · 36:35 · 33.56 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian look at the so-called 'crunch' week for Brexit talks and what's left to be resolved in the UK's negotiations with the EU. Then, in You Ask Us, they answer your question on the current state of play for green politics in Britain. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get adver… more…
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  Pfee-pfi-pfo-pfum, I Smell the Blood of Gavin Williamson

  2020-12-04 · 24:57 · 22.91 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian discuss the vaccine roll-out and Gavin Williamson's controversial comments about Brexit's impact on Britain's regulatory abilities. Then, in You Ask Us, they answer your question on how substantial a scotch egg is. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access… more…
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  Tier Jerking

  2020-12-01 · 39:12 · 35.97 MB Open episode

  Tier JerkingStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea look at the upcoming Conservative rebellion on the tier system. Then, in You Ask Us, they field your questions on whether there's anything that Kier Starmer could do to better appease the Labour left. Also, happy birthday Anoosh! If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you… more…
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  Levelling Down

  2020-11-27 · 36:06 · 33.12 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the Spending Review and whether we are heading for the long-awaited next level, or slipping back into austerity. Then, in You Ask Us, they look at the options facing Keir Starmer's Labour party ahead of a prospective Brexit vote. If you are a New Statesman digital subscri… more…
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  Vaccine Nation

  2020-11-24 · 33:57 · 31.15 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAilbhe ReaAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On today's New Statesman podcast, Stephen Bush and Ailbhe Rea gather to discuss the latest news from the Oxford vaccine trial, and what impact a return to normality in 2021 ought to have on government policy in the here and now. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on what Keir Starmer's endgame is in tackling Labour's antisemitism problems. If you… more…
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  How to Save the United Kingdom: Gordon Brown special

  2020-11-20 · 25:10 · 23.11 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea are joined by special guest Gordon Brown to discuss devolution, Scottish Labour, Jeremy Corbyn, the covid crisis and much more. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers . Send us your Y… more…
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  Cummings and Goings

  2020-11-17 · 34:51 · 31.98 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea look at the fallout from the departure of Dominic Cummings and analyse the ideological rifts at No.10. Then, in You Ask Us, they consider Labour's chances of upsetting the odds at the next election. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to t… more…
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  The Story of Lee Cain (The Man the Authorities Came to Blame)

  2020-11-13 · 29:44 · 27.29 MB Open episode

  Lee CainStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian discuss the departure of Downing Street's comms supremo, Lee Cain, and what it means for the future of the Johnson administration. Then, in You Ask Us, they answer your questions on Croydon council going bankrupt. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access t… more…
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  Special Relationship Wrecked

  2020-11-10 · 37:48 · 34.68 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the impact that frosty relations between President-Elect Joe Biden and Boris Johnson could mean for the UK's pursuit of a trade deal with the US. Then they tackle the issue that is turning communities on one another all across London: low traffic neighbourh… more…
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  Home Economics

  2020-11-06 · 27:45 · 25.47 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On today's episode of the New Statesman podcast, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the first day of Lockdown 2.0 and the announcement that the furlough scheme will be extended into 2021. Then, for You Ask Us, they're joined by US Editor Emily Tamkin to probe her on what on earth is happening her side of the Atlantic. If you are a New Statesman digital… more…
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  Lockdown Two, Sceptic Avenue

  2020-11-03 · 31:03 · 28.50 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the imminent return of lockdown, and how it's dividing the nation and government. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on the successes and failures of Angela Rayner as Labour's deputy leader. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free… more…
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  On Your Bike!

  2020-10-30 · 38:17 · 35.13 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss EHRC's verdict on antisemitism in the Labour party, as well as the suspension of Jeremy Corbyn. Then, in You Ask Us, they're joined by US Editor Emily Tamkin, to get the lowdown from Washington ahead of next week's Presidential election. If you are a New Statesman digital… more…
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  Free School Mealy-Mouthed

  2020-10-27 · 34:59 · 32.09 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the latest round of Marcus Rashford vs the Government over Free School Meals. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on regulating source attribution in journalism. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visi… more…
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  The Andy Man Can

  2020-10-23 · 41:25 · 37.99 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the new measures announced by Rishi Sunak – and whether his star is falling – and the response from Andy Burnham that has seen him dubbed 'King in the North'. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your question on how seriously we should take a politician's voting record. If you… more…
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  Firebreak and Fury

  2020-10-20 · 38:55 · 35.70 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the Welsh 'firebreak' and the continued uncertainty over regional lockdowns. Then, in You Ask Us, they field your questions on whether Keir Starmer is still a man of the 'soft Left'. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podc… more…
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  Tier Two: This Time It's Personal (but outdoors)

  2020-10-16 · 26:56 · 24.73 MB Open episode

  Ailbhe ReaAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On today's New Statesman Podcast, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the move to bring London up to a 'tier two' covid warning, and then, in You Ask Us, are joined by Stephen Bush to answer your questions on Dan Carden's resignation and what it could mean for Starmer's leadership. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free acc… more…
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  The Road to Wigan Tier

  2020-10-13 · 33:37 · 30.85 MB Open episode

  Wigan TierAilbhe ReaAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the government's new three-tier system for covid control, and how the Labour party has responded. Then, You Ask Us temporarily makes way for Ailbhe Asks Anoosh, as we look at the data on people dying at home during the crisis. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber y… more…
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  Local Discord

  2020-10-09 · 28:31 · 26.18 MB Open episode

  Local DiscordStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea gather to discuss the latest rumours about local lockdown restrictions, and then, in You Ask Us, take your questions on Labour's approach to the Covert Human Intelligence Sources Bill. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to… more…
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  Introducing: The Fault Line: Bush, Blair and Iraq

  2020-10-07 · 5:58 · 5.53 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On September 11th 2001, as he faced incalculable losses after the terrorist attacks that day, President George W Bush made a call to his greatest international ally: British Prime Minister Tony Blair. 18 months later, Bush and Blair led a coalition into a war that went horribly wrong. David Dimbleby, one of the BBC’s best known news hosts and reporters, take… more…
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  Inside the Covid Crisis

  2020-10-06 · 27:18 · 25.06 MB Open episode

  Ailbhe ReaAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this special episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea are joined by Dr Phil Whitaker, a GP and the New Statesman's health columnist, to get his perspective from the long months inside the covid crisis. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssu… more…
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  Ascension Seekers

  2020-10-02 · 30:25 · 27.92 MB Open episode

  Ascension SeekersStephen BushAilbhe ReaAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Ailbhe Rea discuss the leaked reports that Priti Patel was considering sending asylum seekers to far-flung offshore detention centres, such as on Ascension Island in the South Atlantic. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on the route forward for Labour in Scotland. If you are a New Statesman digit… more…
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  Varsity Blues

  2020-09-29 · 26:57 · 24.74 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the troubled return of students to British universities. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on what the installation of Charles Moore and Paul Dacre at the BBC and Ofcom means for the future of the press. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can ge… more…
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  Jobs Hatchet

  2020-09-25 · 23:13 · 21.33 MB Open episode

  Jobs HatchetStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea look at the Chancellor's post-furlough economic plans and ask whether they go far enough. Then they answer your question on how the government intends to manage unlocking as it rolls out test and trace. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get adve… more…
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  In The Lap of the Dodds

  2020-09-22 · 26:53 · 24.68 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss Labour's virtual conference and Anneliese Dodds' speech. Then, in You Ask Us, they run listeners through the activities they're trying to squeeze in before the second lockdown. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by… more…
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  We Got Locked Down, But Will It Happen Again?

  2020-09-18 · 29:41 · 27.25 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss whether we are heading for a second national lockdown. Then, in You Ask Us, they answer your question on what the government's ultimate goal with the Internal Market Bill is. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to th… more…
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  Legal Tender Subject

  2020-09-15 · 28:28 · 26.14 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea dissect the dissent on Tory benches over the Internal Market Bill and, in You Ask Us, field your questions on what marks the new Conservative MPs out from the rest of the parliamentary party. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this pod… more…
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  The Dirty Half-Dozen

  2020-09-11 · 29:40 · 27.23 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAilbhe ReaAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On today's New Statesman Podcast, Anoosh Chakelian, Stephen Bush and Ailbhe Rea discuss the government's latest limitations, imposed to stop a resurgence of the coronavirus. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on the evolution of Keir Starmer's leadership position. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this… more…
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  Brexit's Back Baby!

  2020-09-08 · 30:07 · 27.65 MB Open episode

  Ailbhe ReaAnand MenonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On today's New Statesman Podcast, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea are joined by Anand Menon, director of the UK in a Changing Europe think tank, to discuss the latest Brexit news, as the government's 'oven-ready' deal starts to look more half-baked. Then, in You Ask Us, Stephen Bush joins to take your questions on why new Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey has rule… more…
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  Leonard Goin'

  2020-09-04 · 35:17 · 32.38 MB Open episode

  Leonard GoinStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaRichard LeonOli Dugmore

  On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss Richard Leonard's position as leader of Scottish Labour and its long term viability. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on the dissatisfaction of Tory backbenchers and how many U-turns until it's the coup's turn. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber yo… more…
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  Office Politics

  2020-09-02 · 34:37 · 31.76 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe discuss the government's conflicted 'back to the office' strategy and the economic challenges it poses. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on how the BBC fits into the political landscape. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free… more…
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  Ed Start

  2020-08-28 · 30:28 · 27.96 MB Open episode

  Ailbhe ReaEd DaveyAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On today's New Statesman Podcast, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss Ed Davey's election as leader of the Liberal Democrats, and the new support rules for quarantining workers. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on whether U-turns are actually good. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast b… more…
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  The Davey Train

  2020-08-25 · 35:58 · 33.01 MB Open episode

  Ailbhe ReaAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On today's New Statesman Podcast, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the final furlong of the Lib Dems' leadership race and then, in You Ask Us, take your question on whether middle class drug consumption should be the focus of greater scrutiny from the media and policy makers. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access… more…
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  Dido and AenHS

  2020-08-21 · 38:30 · 35.31 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the government's plans to scrap Public Health England and place Dido Harding in charge of its replacement. Then, in You Ask Us, the team answer your questions on the schemes – like the furlough and rent eviction pauses – that are set to finish. If you are a New States… more…
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  One U-Turn Deserves Another

  2020-08-18 · 30:57 · 28.40 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the latest in the summer of U-turns, as the government disown the algorithm responsible for last week's controversial A-level results. Then, in You Ask Us, they discuss how severe the Labour party's internal rumblings really are. If you are a New Statesman digital subscri… more…
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  Grade A While the Sun Shined

  2020-08-14 · 34:21 · 31.52 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAilbhe ReaAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Ailbhe Rea discuss the rest of the UK following Scotland in receiving a controversial set of A-level results. Then, in You Ask Us, they take some listener feedback on Priti Patel and ask what makes her a good political operator. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access… more…
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  Ill Met face red light

  2020-08-11 · 38:02 · 34.89 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAilbhe ReaDawn ButlerAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Ailbhe Rea discuss Labour MP Dawn Butler being pulled over by the police. Then, in You Ask Us, they tackle your question on what the modern signifier of being middle class is. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubsc… more…
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  Eat Out to Beat Doubt

  2020-08-07 · 38:29 · 35.30 MB Open episode

  Beat DoubtStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the appetite for the government's Eat Out to Help Out policy. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your question on the Scottish school grades debacle. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssu… more…
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  John Hume Remembered

  2020-08-04 · 27:27 · 25.20 MB Open episode

  John Hume RememberedAilbhe ReaAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On today's New Statesman Podcast, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea are joined by the SDLP MP for South Belfast Claire Hanna for a special conversation about the life and legacy of John Hume, one of the principal architects of Northern Irish peace, who died today at the age of 83. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to… more…
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  Shock Waves

  2020-07-31 · 30:10 · 27.68 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the prospect of a second wave and Ailbhe gives the team an update on the situation in Belfast. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on the chances of Boris Johnson (politically) surviving another round of covid-19 shutdown. If you are a New Statesman digital… more…
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  The Fat of the Land

  2020-07-28 · 29:14 · 26.84 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian discuss Boris Johnson's obesity busting plans. Then, in You Ask Us, they answer questions on London's post-covid future and how an independent Scotland would've eased the lockdown. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting ne… more…
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  The Scottish Play

  2020-07-24 · 26:35 · 24.41 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushBoris JohAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian discuss Prime Minister Boris Johnson's trip to Scotland and what's next for the independence movement. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your question on Downing Street's shake-up of Whitehall communications. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this p… more…
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  Lean, Mean, Covid-fighting Vaccine

  2020-07-21 · 25:11 · 23.12 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the positive news coming out of the Oxford trial looking at a coronavirus vaccine. Then, in You Ask Us, they examine the counterfactual looking at whether the Lib Dems' decision to support a 2019 General Election backfired. If you are a New Statesman digita… more…
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  (100) Days of Starmer

  2020-07-17 · 30:17 · 27.80 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian sit down to appraise Keir Starmer's first hundred days as Labour leader. Then, in You Ask Us, they cast their eye over the Chris Grayling debacle and what it says about the government's party management. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this pod… more…
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  Work Ethics

  2020-07-14 · 27:43 · 25.44 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the government's confusingly non-committal policy on returning to work, and then, in You Ask Us, they answer your question on whether Keir Starmer is in danger of being 'Captain Hindsight' at PMQs. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free acce… more…
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  A Mini Judge Bit on the Mini Budget

  2020-07-10 · 39:28 · 36.20 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea take a look at Rishi Sunak's mini-budget, as well as the response of Anneliese Dodds, Labour's shadow chancellor. Then, in You Ask Us, they tackle the counterfactual: what would Sajid Javid's chancellorship have looked like during this crisis? If you are a New Stat… more…
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  ET QT

  2020-07-07 · 31:31 · 28.92 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss their results from the latest iteration of the political compass test, and then, in You Ask Us, look at the power sharing agreement in Northern Ireland and how it's faring during a coronavirus-related scandal. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get… more…
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  Anatomy of a Crisis

  2020-07-03 · 34:14 · 31.41 MB Open episode

  David OttewellAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Anoosh Chakelian interviews David Ottewell, Head of Data Journalism, about the special edition of the New Statesman that dissects the coronavirus crisis via the use of data and polling. Then, in You Ask Us, Stephen Bush and Ailbhe Rea answer your question on Keir Starmer's stance on the Black Lives Matter movement. If yo… more…
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  Civil War

  2020-06-30 · 30:06 · 27.63 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the departure of Mark Sedwill as Cabinet Secretary and consider what's next for the fractious relationship between Boris Johnson's government and the Civil Service. Then, in You Ask Us, they answer your questions on where the sacking of Rebecca Long-Bailey leaves the… more…
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  So Long-Bailey

  2020-06-25 · 34:14 · 31.42 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On today's New Statesman Podcast, with Stephen Bush having to shoot off seconds before recording in order to cover Rebecca Long-Bailey's sacking, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea are left to look at the fallout and how Robert Jenrick has avoided the same fate on the Conservative benches. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your question on Boris Johnson's struggle… more…
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  Voters of a Feather, Labour Together

  2020-06-23 · 29:38 · 27.20 MB Open episode

  Labour TogetherStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the Labour Together report into the party's 2019 general election performance, and how Layla Moran is trying to position the Lib Dems to drink Labour's milkshake. Then, in You Ask Us, the gang take your question on Opposition Day Debates and whether they can achieve a… more…
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  A Whole New World

  2020-06-19 · 33:04 · 30.34 MB Open episode

  Ailbhe ReaAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On today's New Statesman Podcast, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea are joined by the New Statesman's International Editor, Jeremy Cliffe, and US Editor, Emily Tamkin, ahead of the launch of their new podcast, World Review. The team discuss how Britain is perceived around the world in 2020, how India and China figure in global geopolitics, and, in You Ask Us,… more…
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  Minority Report

  2020-06-16 · 26:26 · 24.27 MB Open episode

  Ailbhe ReaAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On today's New Statesman Podcast, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss Boris Johnson's vague announcement of a racism inquiry and whether it's a serious prospect, and then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on the furore around changes to the Gender Recognition Act. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this… more…
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  I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles

  2020-06-12 · 27:19 · 25.07 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On this episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the government's introduction of 'bubbles' into the coronavirus messaging, and then, in You Ask Us, look at the different perspectives being offered in Britain's debate over its statues If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free acce… more…
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  Statues and Liberties

  2020-06-09 · 29:10 · 26.78 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the weekend's Black Lives Matter protests and the toppling of the Edward Colston statue in Bristol. Then, in You Ask Us, they tackle the counterfactual of whether Jeremy Corbyn and Keir Starmer's time as Leader of the Opposition would've been more effec… more…
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  We Can't Breathe

  2020-06-05 · 28:43 · 26.36 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianGary YoungeOli Dugmore

  On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian are joined by Gary Younge to discuss his cover piece which looks at how systemic racism has impacted Britain's covid-19 response, and how the George Floyd protests in America could catalyse a movement. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podca… more…
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  Diminished Return

  2020-06-02 · 36:51 · 33.81 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the decision to reopen schools and Parliament, and whether this is a premature move in the fight against the novel coronavirus. Then, in You Ask Us, they look at the killing of George Floyd in America, and the shape of this moment here in Britain. If you are a New Sta… more…
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  Ex Pat

  2020-05-29 · 26:14 · 24.09 MB Open episode

  Ex PatStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian, Ailbhe Rea and, for the final time, Patrick Maguire, sit down to discuss Boris Johnson's performance in the face of scrutiny from select committee chairs. Then, You Ask Us turns into You Ask Patrick, as he relives his finest moments at the New Statesman, including the juicy details of how… more…
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  My Kingdom for a Dom

  2020-05-27 · 34:38 · 31.78 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaPatrick MaguireOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian, Ailbhe Rea and Patrick Maguire discuss the story that dominated the bank holiday weekend: Dominic Cummings and his trip to Durham. Then, in You Ask Us, they talk about their experiences in the manufactured world of political punditry. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can g… more…
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  Money! I Shrunk the Economy

  2020-05-22 · 27:43 · 25.44 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss how the economic impact of covid-19 is pushing its way to the political foreground. Then, in You Ask Us, they tackle your question on whether PMQs has any cut-through in the 'real world'. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to… more…
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  Finishing School

  2020-05-19 · 28:50 · 26.48 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the thorny question of when schools ought to return, before, in You Ask Us, looking at the lessons that might be learnt from the Liberal Democrats 2019 election autopsy. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this po… more…
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  Oppose and Cons

  2020-05-15 · 27:36 · 25.34 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea gather to discuss whether Keir Starmer turned PMQs into an effective opposition moment. Then, in You Ask Us, we turn to digital culture writer Sarah Manavis to look at the rise of eco-fascism. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to thi… more…
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  50 Shades of Stay

  2020-05-12 · 28:50 · 26.47 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the confusion surrounding the government's latest round of coronavirus communications. Then, in You Ask Us, they pitch their fantasy political parties and who would lead them. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast… more…
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  Law Baker

  2020-05-08 · 34:05 · 31.28 MB Open episode

  Law BakerPatrick MaguireAilbhe ReaStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Patrick Maguire and Ailbhe Rea replace Stephen Bush with Steve Baker to ask the former-ERG chair to explain why he thinks lockdown needs lifting. They also discuss how public opinion is impacting the early days of Keir Starmer's leadership. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to t… more…
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  Shadow Cast

  2020-05-05 · 29:18 · 26.89 MB Open episode

  Ailbhe ReaPatrick MaguireAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Anoosh Chakelian, Ailbhe Rea and Patrick Maguire take a look at the 'constructive criticism' strategy of Keir Starmer's front bench, before putting their collective boffinery to the task of answering your questions on how to avoid reading British politics as a soap opera. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you… more…
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  Paternity and Testing

  2020-05-01 · 29:53 · 27.44 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianPatrick MaguireAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  In today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian, Patrick Maguire and Ailbhe Rea are back to look at how Boris Johnson's first week back in No.10 has gone. Then, in You Ask Us, they tackle your question on how the smaller parties – particularly the Lib Dems – are faring during the crisis. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can… more…
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  He's Back and He's Ready For It All Over Again

  2020-04-28 · 25:04 · 23.02 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaPatrick MaguireOli Dugmore

  On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian, Ailbhe Rea and Patrick Maguire discuss Boris Johnson's first day back in the driving seat. Then, in You Ask Us, they respond to your queries about how to emotionally separate weekdays from weekends. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by… more…
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  Woe from Whitty

  2020-04-24 · 25:15 · 23.19 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAilbhe ReaPatrick MaguireAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Anoosh Chakelian, Stephen Bush, Ailbhe Rea and Patrick Maguire convene to (once again) discuss when this crisis might be over, and, in You Ask Us, take your questions on what, if anything, that government has got right. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiti… more…
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  Chequered Past

  2020-04-21 · 26:44 · 24.54 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianPatrick MaguireAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On this week's podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian, Patrick Maguire and Ailbhe Rea link up to discuss the questions being raised about the government's response in the early days of the coronavirus crisis. Then, in You Ask Us, they field your queries on the role of journalists in the current moment, before looking ahead to what an end to lockdown might l… more…
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  I'm a Former-DPP... Get Us Out of Here!

  2020-04-17 · 36:47 · 33.74 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianPatrick MaguireAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian, Patrick Maguire and Ailbhe Rea gather to discuss Keir Starmer's decision to push the government on its coronavirus exit strategy, as well as the thorny political question of social care. Then, in You Ask Us, Stephen and Anoosh are joined by the New Statesman's digital culture writer, Sarah… more…
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  Spring Leaks

  2020-04-14 · 29:11 · 26.79 MB Open episode

  Patrick MaguireAnoosh ChakelianAilbhe ReaStephen BushOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Patrick Maguire, Anoosh Chakelian, Ailbhe Rea and Stephen Bush discuss the leak of a Labour party report and what it could mean for the nascent Starmer leadership. Then, in You Ask Us, the team recommend the books, games and activities that have been getting them through lockdown, from babyfoot to Vile Bodies. If you are… more…
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  Aggravating Raabery

  2020-04-10 · 31:23 · 28.81 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianPatrick MaguireOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Patrick Maguire sit down to discuss the latest from the covid-19 crisis, the response of the devolved governments, and then, in You Ask Us, they wonder whether things would be better or worse if this crisis were happening at the peak of Theresa May's difficulties. If you are a New State… more…
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  I Want To Be In The Zoom Where It Happens

  2020-04-07 · 37:21 · 34.26 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushPatrick MaguireAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Anoosh Chakelian, Stephen Bush and Patrick Maguire come to you live from a sell-out show at Zoom Arena! They discuss the latest from the coronavirus crisis before taking your questions on subjects ranging from Keir Starmer's shadow cabinet to universal basic income. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can g… more…
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  The Cabinet of Dr Keirstarmi

  2020-04-03 · 34:38 · 31.78 MB Open episode

  Ailbhe ReaStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianPatrick MaguireOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Ailbhe Rea, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Patrick Maguire connect to dissect the latest from coronavirus's political fallout. Then they look at the unprecedented demand for Universal Credit before, in You Ask Us, taking your questions on who are the most likely faces to pop up in Keir Starmer's cabinet (if he wins).… more…
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  The Struggle for Mastery (of Remote Podcasting)

  2020-03-31 · 31:24 · 28.82 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianPatrick MaguireAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian, Patrick Maguire and Ailbhe Rea get together to discuss the latest news from the coronavirus crisis. Then, in You Ask Us, they take Kieran's question on Labour's deputy leadership race before, in Now For Something Completely Different, Patrick takes us on a tour of the hometown he shares wi… more…
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  Jez Dispenser

  2020-03-27 · 53:10 · 48.75 MB Open episode

  Jez DispenserStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianPatrick MaguireAilbhe ReaOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian, Patrick Maguire and Ailbhe Rea sit down to discuss Jeremy Corbyn's, almost complete, time as Labour leader. Then Ailbhe is joined by Labour leadership candidate Rebecca Long-Bailey to discuss her response to the coronavirus crisis, before, in You Ask Us, they take your question on the poss… more…
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  Communications Failure

  2020-03-23 · 33:53 · 31.10 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's first New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian are joined by Patrick Maguire and Ailbhe Rea to discuss the government's continued fight against the coronavirus. Then, in You Ask Us, they tackle the questions around Alex Salmond's acquittal and, finally, Patrick debriefs the team on his upcoming profile of Keir Starmer. If you a… more…
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  Podcast Aways

  2020-03-19 · 52:47 · 48.40 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian are joined by Ailbhe Rea and Patrick Maguire to adjust to the new reality, as Britain approaches lockdown over the coronavirus crisis. Then Ailbhe is joined by Lisa Nandy to discuss how her leadership campaign is managing the the issues around covid-19 and what responsible leadership loo… more…
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  Budget Special!

  2020-03-12 · 30:07 · 27.64 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushHoward DavAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Anoosh Chakelian and Stephen Bush are joined by Sir Howard Davies, economist and Chairman of RBS, to discuss Rishi Sunak's first budget. Has he done enough to allay fears about the spread of the coronavirus? Is this really the big spending budget it's being briefed as? And will changes to Universal Credit help during the… more…
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  Bully Pulp(r)it

  2020-03-05 · 37:42 · 34.59 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian are joined by Patrick Maguire and Ailbhe Rea to discuss the bullying allegations made against Home Secretary Priti Patel. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on why a Labour leadership candidate would want to actually win, before finally touching (albeit whilst w… more…
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  Hey Big Spender!

  2020-02-27 · 38:03 · 34.90 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian are joined by Ailbhe Rea and Patrick Maguire to discuss Sajid Javid's personal statement on his departure from the Treasury. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on the supposed ambiguity of Labour leadership candidates' positions, before, finally, looking at the Marmot Review.… more…
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  Talking Points (Based Immigration)

  2020-02-20 · 35:51 · 32.89 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian are joined by Ailbhe Rea and Patrick Maguire to discuss the new proposals for Britain's post-Brexit immigration system. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on the role of the trans debate in the Labour leadership race before discussing the new "Britain's Lost Spaces" series whi… more…
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  Reshuffle Special!

  2020-02-14 · 34:23 · 31.55 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian are joined by Ailbhe Rea and Patrick Maguire to look at Boris Johnson's reshuffle and the shock departures of Julian Smith and Sajid Javid. Then, in You Ask Us, they tackle your questions on what a Labour party led by Keir Starmer might look like. If you are a New Statesman digital subsc… more…
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  The Sinn Féin Surge

  2020-02-06 · 36:35 · 33.56 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian are joined by Ailbhe Rea and Patrick Maguire to talk about the latest setbacks in the rollout of Universal Credit. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your question on scoping out new MPs for gossip fodder, and, finally, Ailbhe reports back from the Republic of Ireland ahead of the upcoming e… more…
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  The B-word

  2020-01-30 · 39:03 · 35.82 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian are joined by Ailbhe Rea and Patrick Maguire to discuss how Brexit (or B*****, as the government would have it known) has slipped off the parliamentary agenda. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your question on why Keir Starmer's coronation seems so inevitable, before, finally, turning thei… more…
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  Jess We Can't

  2020-01-23 · 36:30 · 33.48 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian are joined by Ailbhe Rea and Patrick Maguire to discuss Jess Phillips' departure from the Labour leadership race, take your question on Lisa Nandy's route to the top job, and look at the nuclear cockroach of British politics: the Welsh Labour party. If you are a New Statesman digital sub… more…
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  Nandy Alexander or Keir Royal?

  2020-01-16 · 51:05 · 46.84 MB Open episode

  Nandy AlexanderStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian are joined by the NS's political correspondence duo of Patrick Maguire and Ailbhe Rea to discuss, first, the Nandy surge and other Labour leadership talking points. Then, in You Ask Us, they consider whether there's a future for the Liberal Democrats before rounding things out with a loo… more…
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  Labour Leadership Special!

  2020-01-09 · 1:08:10 · 62.49 MB Open episode

  Labour Leadership SpecialStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, the first of the new decade, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian are joined by Ailbhe Rea and Patrick Maguire to run through the cakelike tiers of candidates vying to be the next leader of the Labour party. Is it Starmer's to lose? Can Long-Bailey break out of Corbyn's shadow? Or will we see a surge from a Nandy, a Philips… more…
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  Home (Nations) Alone

  2019-12-19 · 26:36 · 24.42 MB Open episode

  Patrick MaguireAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Patrick Maguire to consider the fallout from last week's election. Is Scotland heading for a second independence referendum? Could Northern Ireland's nationalist parties push for a split there? And then, finally, in You Ask Us, they give a first appraisal to the runners and riders in the upc… more…
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  Blue Dawn

  2019-12-13 · 36:03 · 33.08 MB Open episode

  Blue DawnStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian arrive with a combined six hours of sleep to deliver you immediate analysis of the 2019 General Election result. How well did the Tories actually do? What went wrong for Labour? And are the Lib Dems doomed forever? If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free acc… more…
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  Live 2019 Autopsy

  2019-12-05 · 40:49 · 37.43 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAilbhe ReaPatrick MaguireAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush is joined by Ailbhe Rea and Patrick Maguire live from the Cambridge Literary Festival where they discuss their biggest successes, failures and surprises from 2019, and cast an eye over how the election is shaping up in the week before the country heads to the polls. If you are a New Statesman digital subscri… more…
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  The Tory Manifesto Is [REDACTED]

  2019-11-28 · 33:15 · 30.51 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian are joined by Ailbhe Rea and Patrick Maguire to discuss the Conservatives' manifesto launch. Then, in You Ask Us, George Grylls subs in for Ailbhe to talk about all things Wales, before, finally, the original gang are brought back together to discuss Labour and the NHS. If you are a New… more…
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  Manifesto Special!

  2019-11-22 · 22:49 · 20.96 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In this special episode of the New Statesman podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian discuss the highs and lows from the Liberal Democrats' and Labour's manifesto launches. Then they're joined by the NS's new International Editor, Jeremy Cliffe, to consider how this election is being viewed across the continent. If you are a New Statesman digital subscrib… more…
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  Open To Debate

  2019-11-21 · 31:25 · 28.83 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian are giving their verdicts on last night's first leaders debate. Then, Anoosh reports back from East Devon and, in You Ask Us, they tackle your questions on why electoral pacts fall apart. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this… more…
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  Constituency Hopping

  2019-11-14 · 35:23 · 32.47 MB Open episode

  Ailbhe ReaPatrick MaguireAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Ailbhe Rea and Patrick Maguire (and then, midway through, by late arrival Stephen Bush) to discuss the floods in the North, how the campaign is shaping up so far, and, in You Ask Us, whether coverage of Northern Ireland will improve with this election. If you are a New Statesman digital subs… more…
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  The Grid for Gaffes

  2019-11-07 · 30:30 · 27.99 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian are discussing the first week of the General Election campaign, as the Conservatives get off to a rocky start. Then, in You Ask Us, they answer your questions about the new Speaker and, finally, Anoosh runs us through a new report on food banks. If you are a New Statesman digital subscri… more…
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  Justice for Grenfell Reaches Parliament

  2019-10-31 · 41:30 · 38.06 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian discuss the first findings of the report into the Grenfell fire which was presented to Parliament today. Then, in You Ask Us, they speak to Lib Dem MEP Luisa Porritt about life in the European Parliament, and then, finally, they get onto the subject of the December 12th General Election.… more…
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  Live From the Brexit Basement

  2019-10-24 · 29:42 · 27.25 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian are defying technical limitations to bring you the latest updates from a(nother) tumultuous week in Brexit. They also discuss whether a Christmas General Election is becoming more or less likely by the day. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to t… more…
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  Four Conferences (& A Fun-recap)

  2019-10-17 · 27:18 · 25.07 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAilbhe ReaAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Ailbhe Rea have finally completely their conference marathon, returning from Aberdeen with tales of the Granite City, the SNP, and Richard Curtis. In You Ask Us, they tackle your questions about Boris Johnson's deal and, finally, Ailbhe brings tidings from the candidates to fill John Bercow shoes as Spea… more…
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  The Autumn of Our Discontent

  2019-10-10 · 1:03:15 · 57.97 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian are joined by Ailbhe Rea and Patrick Maguire at a live event in London to discuss conference season and bring you a mega You Ask Us, as they answer questions on subjects ranging from Jeremy Corbyn's successor to whether anyone will bother turning out for a winter election. If you are a N… more…
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  The Conference Comedown

  2019-10-03 · 27:27 · 25.21 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian recap Tory conference as a worse-for-wear Stephen returns from Manchester. Then, in You Ask Us, they consider your questions on whether the next election will be about Brexit, before rounding up by looking at Labour's Universal Credit announcements. If you are a New Statesman digital sub… more…
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  Hale Storm

  2019-09-26 · 28:25 · 26.09 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian have returned (in one piece) from Labour conference in Brighton, which they recap along with the news of the Supreme Court's ruling on Boris Johnson's prorogation of Parliament. Then, in You Ask Us, they answer your question on why the ERG didn't bite for Theresa May's deal. If you are a… more…
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  Lib Syncing

  2019-09-19 · 28:29 · 26.15 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAilbhe ReaAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman podcast, Stephen Bush and Ailbhe Rea discuss the Liberal Democrat conference in Bournemouth and whether the party is ready to welcome defectors with open arms. Then, Stephen talks to Emily Bootle about a new BBC app trying to make classical music accessible to the masses. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get… more…
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  The Coronation of the Chicken

  2019-09-12 · 33:15 · 30.51 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAilbhe ReaAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Ailbhe Rea are discussing the latest from Parliament, as Labour duck a general election and John Bercow heads for the exit door. Then, in You Ask Us, they consider whether Corbyn ought to shift the dial further towards remain, and what the implications would be for the Lib Dems. If you are a New Statesma… more…
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  An Election Looms

  2019-09-05 · 29:30 · 27.08 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian are bringing you the latest analysis as the country creeps ever closer to a general election. They also cast an eye over Sajid Javid's spending review and, in You Ask Us, answer your questions on the the timing and complexion of the country's trip to the polls. If you are a New Statesman… more…
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  Johnson Goes (Pro)Rogue

  2019-08-29 · 28:23 · 26.06 MB Open episode

  Johnson GoesStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian are discussing Boris Johnson's move to prorogue Parliament. They also touch upon the (long-awaited) spending review and, in You Ask Us, consider whether Jeremy Corbyn is stealthily using the media to his advantage. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free acc… more…
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  A Government of National Delusion

  2019-08-22 · 32:16 · 29.61 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Anoosh Chakelian and Stephen Bush are talking about how the preposterous idea of a government of national unity became part of mainstream political discourse. Then, in You Ask Us, they consider whether we're prepared for no deal and, finally, Anoosh is joined by Emily Bootle to discuss whether comedy panel shows have run… more…
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  Election Footing

  2019-08-15 · 30:22 · 27.87 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushPatrick MaguireAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush is joined by Patrick Maguire to look at the Tories' recent pledges and wonder whether they might be on election footing. Then, Stephen talks to Hettie O'Brien about political optimism before Patrick returns for You Ask Us, where this week they're looking at why independent candidates face such an uphill stru… more…
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  The Dominant Species

  2019-08-08 · 26:15 · 24.11 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAilbhe ReaAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush is joined by Ailbhe Rea to discuss whether Downing Street's new supremo, Dominic Cummings, is a genius or a charlatan. Then, in You Ask Us, they consider whether a deal is likely to return to the commons, and, finally, they wonder whether writing your dissertation over night is really something to be proud o… more…
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  Johnson's Tour of the Union

  2019-08-01 · 31:14 · 28.66 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian discuss new Prime Minister Boris Johnson's tour of the United Kingdom. Then, they discuss stories of migrant communities, before, in You Ask Us, tackling your question as to whether the PM could be unseated in his home seat of Uxbridge. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you c… more…
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  Out With The Old, In With The New

  2019-07-25 · 27:06 · 24.89 MB Open episode

  Patrick MaguireAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Patrick Maguire to discuss Boris Johnson's arrival at No.10, his cabinet appointments and the controversial strategist joining his team. Then, she's joined by Sarah Manavis to discuss the New Statesman's new culture newsletter, The Dress Down, and finally, in You Ask Us, Anoosh and Patrick c… more…
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  Theresa May's Legacy

  2019-07-18 · 26:00 · 23.87 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Anoosh Chakelian and Stephen Bush are looking back on Theresa May's premiership: will historians rehabilitate her or savage her reputation? Then, they answer your questions on social care before, in You Ask Us, considering whether (new) Labour should be careful about how it talks about New Labour. If you are a New States… more…
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  An Uncivil Disservice

  2019-07-11 · 26:48 · 24.61 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian discuss the resignation of Kim Darroch, the UK's ambassador to the US, and what it means for civil servants' trust in their political colleagues. Then, in You Ask Us, they look at Labour's new Brexit policy and, finally, consider how social care funding has hit the agenda in the Tory lea… more…
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  The Folk of the Magic Money Tree

  2019-07-04 · 34:49 · 31.94 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian discuss the economic tussling of the Tory leadership contenders, Labour's trigger ballot crisis, and, in You Ask Us, they wonder whether the Conservatives could electorally weather a move to the economic left. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access t… more…
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  Bald-faced Lies

  2019-06-27 · 36:12 · 33.21 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian discuss the latest controversy around Boris Johnson, and whether we ought to be outraged by his deceit. Then, in You Ask Us, they look at Labour and Conservatives' deselection issues, before asking whether the Tories are doing enough to combat Islamophobia within their party. If you are… more…
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  The End of an Era

  2019-06-20 · 1:00:05 · 55.08 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Helen Lewis and Stephen Bush are together for the final time. They discuss Brexit, the Tory leadership race and the problems facing all the major parties, before Helen interviews comedian Ahir Shah about race, politics and his new show Dots. Then, finally, in You Ask Us they tackle two questions: should parties trash the… more…
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  Leaderly Blond

  2019-06-13 · 30:35 · 28.07 MB Open episode

  Leaderly BlondStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian are discussing the launches of a number of Tory leadership challengers, not least a certain Boris Johnson. In You Ask Us, they question whether he is truly the electable behemoth some in his party think, and, finally, they turn their attention to the forgotten leadership race, where Jo S… more…
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  Trumps and Rumps

  2019-06-06 · 40:03 · 36.74 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Helen Lewis and Stephen Bush are discussing Donald Trump's state visit to the UK, and whether there's any point to all the pomp and ceremony. Then, Helen talks to Ben Power, writer of The Lehman Trilogy, about how to dramatise centuries of the financial system, and, finally, in You Ask Us, we say goodbye to (most of) Cha… more…
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  To Brexit and Beyond

  2019-05-30 · 35:29 · 32.55 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Helen Lewis and Stephen Bush are analysing the results from the European elections and considering whether there are any broader political messages to be extracted from the wreckage. Then they turn their eye to the question of the next Tory leader, rattling through the rabble of runners and riders (correct as of time of… more…
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  Bloody (Minded) May

  2019-05-23 · 27:58 · 25.67 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian sit down on polling day to discuss how the European elections are playing second fiddle to Theresa May and her reluctance to secede. Then, in You Ask Us, they discuss the new political act of 'milkshaking' before finishing with a consideration of Arsenal, Armenia and whether oil money ha… more…
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  Europe, Change and Jeremy Kyle

  2019-05-16 · 27:44 · 25.46 MB Open episode

  Jeremy KyleStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian are discussing the upcoming European elections, and whether the latest polling is more ominous for Labour or the Tories. Then, in You Ask Us, they answer your questions on what's going wrong for Change UK, before considering the end of the Jeremy Kyle show and what provision for mental h… more…
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  The Last D'Hondt Consequential in Edinburgh

  2019-05-09 · 39:14 · 35.99 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Helen Lewis and Stephen Bush are looking back on the lessons learnt from last week's local elections. Then, in You Ask Us, they tackle the question of the smaller parties and how they can gain traction in a media climate not actively seeking their input. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert fr… more…
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  Parties Polls Apart

  2019-05-02 · 42:57 · 39.39 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Helen Lewis and Stephen Bush are discussing this week's local elections and what their importance might be. Then, Helen is joined by satirist Matt Forde to consider whether there's anything to admire in modern politics, and finally, in You Ask Us, Helen and Stephen return to Brexit in order to answer your questio… more…
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  Can they Change (UK) your mind?

  2019-04-25 · 29:39 · 27.22 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianPatrick MaguireEleni CoureaOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman podcast, Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Patrick Maguire and Eleni Courea to talk about Change UK (aka The Independent Group) who have launched their slate of candidates ahead of the European elections. Then, for something a bit different, Helen Lewis joins Anoosh to discuss Fleabag and the media's outrage cycle. If you are a New S… more…
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  Local Heroes

  2019-04-18 · 31:55 · 29.29 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Helen Lewis and Stephen Bush are joined by Anoosh Chakelian for an episode looking at politics beyond Westminster – firstly in Wales, and then discussing local elections in Maidenhead and Hartlepool. Then, in You Ask Us, they're recommending ways to enjoy your politics-free week as Parliament heads to recess. If you are… more…
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  Brexit Delayed Until Halloween

  2019-04-11 · 40:18 · 36.97 MB Open episode

  Brexit DelayedStephen BushHelen LewisAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman podcast, Stephen Bush and Helen Lewis are discussing the latest Brexit developments, now that Theresa May has been granted a six-month extension. Then, in You Ask Us, they respond to a question on how proportional representation would've affected the Brexit process, and, finally, Helen is speaking to actor and writer Andy Nyman a… more…
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  Strange Bedfellows Abound

  2019-04-04 · 29:19 · 26.91 MB Open episode

  Bedfellows AboundStephen BushPatrick MaguireEleni CoureaAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush is joined by Patrick Maguire and Eleni Courea to discuss the May/Corbyn talks and all the latest rounds of voting. And then, in You Ask Us, it's another unlikely union under the microscope: the Lib Dems and Change UK (aka TIG). If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to t… more…
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  Theresa May vs Parliament

  2019-03-28 · 46:16 · 42.43 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushHelen LewisAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman podcast, Stephen Bush briefs Helen Lewis on the Brexit developments during her absence, before Helen speaks to comedian Andy Zaltzman about his new show Satirist for Hire. Then, it's The Back Half, where Tom Gatti and Kate Mossman are reviewing Childish Gambino's live show and looking at the 'nonniversary' of the Will Ferrell fil… more…
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  Brexit's Potential Resolutions

  2019-03-21 · 26:43 · 24.54 MB Open episode

  Patrick MaguAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman podcast, Helen is still on holiday, so it's up to Stephen, Patrick Maguire and Eleni Courea to be your guides through the possible outcomes to the continued Brexit stalemate. Then, on You Ask Us, Stephen is talking to a real, live parliamentary staffer, Tara Jane O'Reilly, about what her job consists of and whether Parliament has… more…
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  Brexit's Mexican Standoff

  2019-03-14 · 30:43 · 28.20 MB Open episode

  Mexican StandoffStephen BushPatrick MaguireEleni CoureaAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman podcast, Stephen Bush is joined by Patrick Maguire and Eleni Courea (aka the New Statesman's politics desk) to discuss the past week in Brexit and look ahead to the next set of meaningful votes, amendments and other assorted bits of Brexit arcana. Then, in You Ask Us, they consider what the Lords might do if and when a deal does… more…
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  Knife Crime Myth Busting

  2019-03-07 · 25:30 · 23.42 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman podcast, Helen Lewis and Stephen Bush are discussing Britain's issues with knife crime which have been under the microscope in recent weeks. Then, Helen speaks to Anne Washburn about her plays The Twilight Zone and Shipwreck, and what it's like to be a playwright trying to capture Trump's America. And finally, in You Ask Us, Hele… more…
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  Compromise on the menu

  2019-02-28 · 22:07 · 20.32 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushPatrick MaguireEleni CoureaAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman podcast, Stephen Bush is joined by Patrick Maguire and Eleni Courea to talk through the latest compromises and deferrals on both sides of the Brexit debate. And in You Ask Us, they tackle the question of whether the one month custodial sentence for Fiona Onasanya is doing anyone any good. If you are a New Statesman digital subscr… more…
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  Labour and Tory rebels split the difference

  2019-02-21 · 46:59 · 43.08 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman podcast, it's a week without Brexit (kind of)! Helen Lewis and Stephen Bush are back to look at the formation of The Independent Group and their 11 splitter MPs. They also touch upon the case of Shamima Begum, before Tom Gatti and Kate Mossman deliver The Back Half, this week looking at Alan Partridge's return to the BBC and the… more…
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  Labour Five Brexit Demands

  2019-02-14 · 33:33 · 30.79 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisStephen BushJeremy CorbynAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman podcast, Helen Lewis and Stephen Bush are looking at Jeremy Corbyn's five (new) demands for the Brexit process. Helen then speaks to playwright Laura Wade about her new production, Home, I'm Darling. And finally, in You Ask Us, Stephen and Helen tackle the thorny issue of why Labour's splitters don't simply join the Lib Dems. If… more…
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  Labour's Russian Doll of Dissent

  2019-02-07 · 37:16 · 34.18 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's podcast, Helen Lewis and Stephen Bush are examining rumours of a coming split within the Labour party. Then, in You Ask Us, they consider whether Liam Neeson deserves the condemnation he's received, and, finally, Helen speaks to an SME CEO about the prospect of a People's Vote. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert f… more…
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  Universal Credit crunched

  2019-01-31 · 23:05 · 21.20 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush is joined, first, by Anoosh Chakelian to discuss the ongoing issues with Universal Credit, and then by Patrick Maguire in You Ask Us to consider whether there's any Brexit deal that could survive the Commons. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visi… more…
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  Not Another Brexit Podcast

  2019-01-24 · 37:27 · 34.36 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Helen Lewis and Stephen Bush are talking about... Brexit. Sorry. But also the public policy issues that might have slipped your attention in You Ask Us, and Helen interviews author John Lanchester about his new book The Wall. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by… more…
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  Theresa May's Historic Failure

  2019-01-17 · 44:02 · 40.38 MB Open episode

  Historic FailureHelen LewisStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Helen Lewis and Stephen Bush are looking at an historic week, which saw the government's Brexit deal crushed in the Commons before surviving a no confidence motion from the opposition. And, in a new monthly feature, Tom Gatti and Kate Mossman present The Back Half, an arts and culture discussion where this week they're l… more…
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  Brexit Goes To Hollywood

  2019-01-10 · 31:03 · 28.50 MB Open episode

  Brexit GoesHelen LewisStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman podcast, Helen Lewis and Stephen Bush are discussing Channel 4's new political drama, Brexit: The Uncivil War, written by James Graham and starring Benedict Cumberbatch. And in You Ask Us, they consider whether a Labour party led by Yvette Cooper would be quite as pro-European as some seem to think. If you are a New Statesman dig… more…
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  Crisis? What crisis?

  2019-01-03 · 29:43 · 13.67 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Helen Lewis and Stephen Bush are considering whether the so-called 'migrant crisis' in the Channel is a storm in a teacup or something genuinely worthy of the alarmist response. And on You Ask Us they respond to the prompt: 'Should the Parliamentary Lobby be abolished?'. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you… more…
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  New Statesman Podcast Live: 2018 in review

  2018-12-24 · 32:55 · 30.20 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  From Brexit, Windrush and an unending sense of political crisis at home, to Trump, civil war and the rise of the far right abroad, this year proved to be as surreal and terrifying as the last. On the live podcast panel: our associate editor, Helen Lewis; our special correspondent, Stephen Bush; our political correspondent, Patrick Maguire; our senior writer,… more…
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  Labour's O-turn

  2018-12-20 · 43:35 · 39.97 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Helen Lewis and Stephen Bush discuss Labour's double reverse ferret on the issue of no-confidencing Theresa May's government. In You Ask Us they tackle the question of whether ministers who resign from the cabinet should be allowed to rejoin in the future. And, finally, Helen is joined by Cariad Lloyd, co-writer of the L… more…
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  Mayday, mayday!

  2018-12-13 · 16:38 · 15.30 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushPatrick MaguireAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush is joined by Patrick Maguire and LabourList's Sienna Rodgers in the House of Commons shortly after the announcement that Theresa May has survived a vote of no confidence. But what does this mean for the Prime Minister, the Labour party, and the prospect of a no-deal Brexit? If you are a New Statesman digital… more…
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  Brexit's New Norms

  2018-12-06 · 21:27 · 19.71 MB Open episode

  Sam GyimahAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman podcast, Stephen and Helen are talking about how Sam Gyimah's resignation as the government's Universities Minister is a huge, and surprising, blow for the Prime Minister. In You Ask Us they tackle the thorny issues surrounding the resignation of Labour's Kate Osamor. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get adve… more…
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  May vs Corbyn

  2018-11-29 · 32:36 · 44.72 MB Open episode

  Corbyn StephenAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Stephen and Patrick discuss the likely May vs Corbyn showdown in the mooted Brexit TV debate. Then Helen interviews Rebecca Frecknall and Patsy Ferran, director and star of Tennessee Williams' Summer and Smoke , currently playing at the Duke of York's theatre in London. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podc… more…
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  Brexit Chaos, Explained

  2018-11-22 · 43:22 · 59.48 MB Open episode

  Brexit ChaosAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Stephen is joined by Patrick and Anoosh to discuss the impossible parliamentary arithmetic of the Brexit deal, and the UN poverty expert's tough criticism of the government's welfare policies. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers . If you haven't signed up yet,… more…
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  The Brexit Deal

  2018-11-14 · 21:04 · 28.90 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen discuss the chances of a Brexit deal passing through parliament, and take a look at what Jeremy Corbyn has been up to recently. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers . If you haven't signed up yet, visit newstatesman.com/subscribe to purchase y… more…
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  The US Midterms

  2018-11-08 · 33:15 · 45.62 MB Open episode

  Midterms HelenAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen discuss the results of the US midterm elections, rumours of a cooling in the relationship between Jeremy Corbyn and John McDonnell, and what might have happened in British politics if the 2017 general election had never happened. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get early, ad free access to this podcast by visiting news… more…
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  Unpopular Opinions

  2018-11-01 · 45:26 · 62.32 MB Open episode

  Unpopular Opinions HelenAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen discuss the ongoing fallout from the Budget, a new play about women's football, and answer a pressing question: was Waitrose right to get rid of their magazine editor after an ill-judged joke about vegans? If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get early, ad free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribe… more…
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  The 2018 Budget Special

  2018-10-29 · 27:45 · 38.07 MB Open episode

  Howard DaviesAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen are joined by Sir Howard Davies, chairman of RBS and former deputy governor of the Bank of England, to dissect this year's budget. What has Philip Hammond kept up his sleeve for Brexit? Is austerity really 'coming to an end'? And what's the deal with the tax cut for higher earners? All these questions, and many others, answered. Contact us… more…
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  The Neverending Brexit Story

  2018-10-25 · 43:41 · 59.93 MB Open episode

  Tory BrexiteersAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen discuss the ongoing trials and tribulations of Tory Brexiteers. Then, they're joined by Labour MP and Shadow Treasury Minister Jonathan Reynolds to discuss the upcoming budget. Finally, Jonn Elledge pops in to answer a listener question: is Doctor Who best when it is just trying to be a children's programme? If you are a New Statesman digit… more…
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  The Brexit Sanity Test

  2018-10-18 · 48:44 · 66.85 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen attempt to bring some calm rationality to the discussion of Brexit and "the backstop" — whatever that turns out to be. Then Helen talks to the American author Rebecca Solnit about reporting on Trump and her new book Call Them by Their True Names . Finally, a listener question: what's going on with universal credit? If you are a New Statesma… more…
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  A Weevil in the Shadow Cabinet

  2018-10-11 · 49:23 · 67.73 MB Open episode

  David HareAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen have been on a podcast school trip to David Hare's new play I'm Not Running , and they have some thoughts about how accurately it portrays contemporary Labour politics. Then Emily Sargent from the Wellcome Collection joins to discuss buildings, council estates and housing design. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get ear… more…
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  Tory Conference Special

  2018-10-04 · 39:39 · 54.39 MB Open episode

  Tory Conference Special HelenAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen, Stephen and Anoosh digest the happenings at the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham, discuss Boris Johnson's Telegraph column and the new left media, and answer a listener question: can we still enjoy the work of Kanye West? LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Fr… more…
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  Labour Conference Special

  2018-09-27 · 26:58 · 36.99 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Stephen and Anoosh are straight off the train from the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, and they discuss why the mood felt more upbeat in previous years and how Labour are handling Brexit. Plus: a listener question — why do people care more about Jeremy Corbyn's euroscepticism than Theresa May's? Send us your questions for future episodes via Twitter @n… more…
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  Party Conference Deja Vu

  2018-09-20 · 38:53 · 53.34 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen is joined by Anoosh Chakelian to discuss the shaming of Donald Trump by Stormy Daniels, plus why Labour Party conference gives her serious deja vu. Then Jonn Elledge reports back from Lib Dem conference, and hands out some TV recommendations too. Send us your questions for future episodes via Twitter @ns_podcasts , @helenlewis , @anoosh_c , @jonnelledg… more…
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  The Struggling Ministers' Hall of Fame

  2018-09-13 · 24:49 · 34.04 MB Open episode

  Fame HelenAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen itemise the worst ministers and shadow ministers in politics at the moment and explain why these people are failing so badly at their briefs. Then, Helen talks to John Ridding, CEO of the Financial Times and chairman of the Room to Read charity, about literacy and activism. Finally, they answer a popular listener question: where are they go… more…
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  Who Is The Real John McDonnell?

  2018-09-06 · 37:26 · 51.35 MB Open episode

  John McDonnellJason CowleyAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen are joined by New Statesman editor Jason Cowley to discuss his recent interview with the shadow chancellor, John McDonnell. Then, Helen talks to the feminist campaigner Caroline Criado-Perez about the anti-Brexit Women For A People's Vote campaign. Finally, they tackle a listener question: what's going on with Labour's NEC elections? Send u… more…
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  The No-Deal Brexit Reality

  2018-08-30 · 44:48 · 61.46 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen discuss the coming autumn crunch over Brexit and how the parliamentary votes over the deal will go. Then, Helen talks to director Jude Christian about her upcoming production othellomacbeth and the ways in which we politicise Shakespeare. Finally, they tackle a listener question: should Vince Cable resign? Send us your questions for future… more…
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  Will the Labour Party Split?

  2018-08-23 · 47:25 · 65.05 MB Open episode

  Emily AndrewsAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen discuss jerk rice and cultural appropriation, interview Emily Andrews from the Institute for Government about the state of Britain's public services, and look at the evidence for a possible Labour Party split. Send us your questions for future episodes via Twitter @ns_podcasts , @stephenkb , @helenlewis or join us on Facebook for a live Q&A… more…
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  Jeremy Corbyn's Wreath Row

  2018-08-16 · 33:00 · 45.28 MB Open episode

  Jeremy CorbynWreath Row HelenAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen discuss the row over Jeremy Corbyn's attendance at a 2014 wreath-laying event in Tunis and what it tells us about the current internal state of the Labour Party. Then, for this week's "anything but Brexit section", they are joined by schools expert Laura McInerney ( @miss_mcinerney ) to talk about the UK's teacher shortage and why excluded… more…
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  Boris Johnson and the Burqa

  2018-08-09 · 49:14 · 67.53 MB Open episode

  Frances CrookAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen discuss Boris Johnson's Telegraph column about the burqa, talk to Frances Crook of the Howard League about prisons and penal reform, and answer a listener question: how radical is Jeremy Corbyn's programme for government? Send us your questions for future episodes via Twitter @ns_podcasts , @stephenkb , @helenlewis or join us on Facebook fo… more…
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  Labour's Anti-Semitism Row (part 94)

  2018-08-01 · 30:20 · 41.62 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen discuss the ongoing row over anti-Semitism in the Labour Party, as well as the internal politics of the party's NEC elections and the possible deselection ballots against pro-Brexit MPs Kate Hoey and Frank Field. They also answer a popular listener question: will and should there be a “people's vote” on the exit deal Theresa May eventually… more…
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  Review of the year in parliament

  2018-07-26 · 58:51 · 134.70 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen look back at the parliamentary year – taking in discussions of new parties, luxury communism and climate change. Then Helen interviews the author Laurence Scott about his new book Picnic Comma Lightning . And you ask them: should parliament cancel recess to work on Brexit? LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW S… more…
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  NS#279: The Brexit Curse

  2018-07-18 · 45:05 · 61.84 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen discuss the news that the Vote Leave campaign has been found to have broken electoral law and explore whether Theresa May can face a no confidence vote while Parliament is on summer recess. They they're joined by Helen Thompson, Professor of Political Economy at Cambridge University and a regular on the Talking Politics podcast, to discuss… more…
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  NS#278: The Tory Psychodrama

  2018-07-12 · 35:27 · 48.63 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen discuss the ongoing resignations and battles in the Tory party over Brexit, and then Stephen is joined by NS political correspondent Patrick Maguire to test out some Labour Party counterfactuals (warning: includes Liz Kendall content). Subscribe to the New Statesman's World Cup podcast, Political Football , now — find it at newstatesman.com… more…
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  NS#277: Emergency Podcast: Cabinet Resignations

  2018-07-09 · 23:51 · 32.73 MB Open episode

  David DavisAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen react to the resignations of David Davis and Boris Johnson (and who knows who else by the time you listen to this), and analyse what the upheaval in the Cabinet means for Theresa May's tenure as prime minister and the chances of a Brexit deal with the EU27. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask… more…
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  NS#276: The World as It Is

  2018-07-05 · 41:36 · 57.07 MB Open episode

  Ben RhodesBarack ObamaAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen talks to former White House aide Ben Rhodes, who was an advisor to Barack Obama, about Trump, US foreign policy, and the collapse of the Iran deal. Then, she and Stephen answer a listener question: is there now a stronger chance of a no-deal Brexit? The World as It is: Inside the Obama White House by Ben Rhodes is out now from Bodley Head. Subscribe to… more…
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  NS#275: The Blue Wave

  2018-06-28 · 31:38 · 29.46 MB Open episode

  Nicky WoolfAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen is joined by the New Statesman's US editor Nicky Woolf to discuss the child detention scandal on America's borders and the "blue wave" of left wing candidates winning primaries. Then, they answer a provocative listener question: what's annoying you most at the moment? (Spoiler, it's a lot, and some of it is Brexit-related.) Subscribe to the New Statesm… more…
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  NS#274: The Brexit Dividend Debunked

  2018-06-21 · 37:24 · 34.75 MB Open episode

  Sienna RodgersAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Stephen is joined by LabourList editor Sienna Rodgers (as Helen is on holiday) to pick over Theresa May's mythical "Brexit dividend" for the NHS, and to discuss what's going on with Labour's NEC elections. Finally, they answer a pressing question: why is Jeremy Corbyn pushing for a free vote on Heathrow expansion? Send us your questions for future episodes v… more…
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  NS#273: The Brexit Vote Explained

  2018-06-14 · 32:25 · 30.17 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen discuss the Brexit votes in the Commons this week and how a Lords amendment on the EU Withdrawal Bill will work. Then, they analyse Paul Dacre's departure as editor of the Daily Mail and what it will mean for the paper. Finally, they answer a listener question: why hasn't the press picked up more on claims of Islamophobia in the Conservativ… more…
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  NS#272: Political potholes

  2018-06-07 · 46:56 · 42.97 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Stephen and Anoosh discuss Labour's shift on Brexit, reflect on the year since the 2017 general election, and look at how austerity is affecting people around the country. Send us your questions for future episodes via Twitter @ns_podcasts , @anoosh_c or join us on Facebook for a live Q&A . Become a paying newstatesman.com subscriber and get the podcast in t… more…
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  NS#271: Referendums — Yes or No?

  2018-05-31 · 33:47 · 46.35 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen discuss the Yes vote in the Irish referendum on repealing the eighth amendment, and then go head to head on whether referendums are a good way of making political decisions. Send us your questions for future episodes via Twitter @ns_podcasts , @helenlewis or join us on Facebook for a live Q&A . LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman a… more…
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  NS#270: Punch and Judy PMQs

  2018-05-24 · 43:30 · 59.68 MB Open episode

  Tom HamiltonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen are joined by Tom Hamilton to discuss the prospect of an early election and the history of PMQs, and then they answer a listener question: is the media in trouble, or better than ever? Send us your questions for future episodes via Twitter @ns_podcasts , @helenlewis or join us on Facebook for a live Q&A . Get a copy of Punch and Judy Politi… more…
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  NS#269: Brexit Chills and Thrills

  2018-05-17 · 34:09 · 46.85 MB Open episode

  Brexit ChillsAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Can you tell your customs partnership from your max-fac? Helen and Stephen untangle the latest Brexit wrangling, and then discuss Stephen's recent trip to Israel and the moving of the US embassy to Jerusalem. Finally, they answer a listener question: what would the London mayoral race have looked like if Tessa Jowell had won the Labour nomination? Send us yo… more…
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  NS#268: Local Elections Debrief

  2018-05-10 · 22:55 · 31.45 MB Open episode

  Sienna RodgersAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen is joined by Sienna Rodgers, editor of LabourList, to discuss the local election results — was it a good night or a bad night for Jeremy Corbyn and the Labour party? Then the American playwright Rajiv Joseph joins to tell us about his new play, Describe the Night , which covers almost a hundred years of Russian political history. Send us your questions… more…
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  NS#267: The New John Major

  2018-05-03 · 29:03 · 39.87 MB Open episode

  Sajid JavidAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen discuss the politics of the new home secretary Sajid Javid, yet more Brexiteer nonsense about the customs union, and whether it's possible for a Conservative to be progressive. Send us your questions for future episodes via Twitter @ns_podcasts , @helenlewis , @stephenkb or join us on Facebook for a live Q&A . LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the… more…
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  NS#266: Len McCluskey Speaks His Mind

  2018-04-26 · 30:35 · 41.97 MB Open episode

  Len McCluskeyAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen discuss the Brexiteers' magical thinking on the customs union, Len McCluskey's forthright intervention on anti-Semitism in the Labour party in this week's New Statesman magazine, and the new statue of Millicent Fawcett in Parliament Square. Send us your questions for future episodes via Twitter @ns_podcasts , @helenlewis , @stephenkb or joi… more…
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  NS#265: Hostile Environment

  2018-04-19 · 39:52 · 54.70 MB Open episode

  Hostile Environment HelenAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen discuss the immigration controversy now surrounding the handling of the Windrush generation and analyse what Theresa May's "hostile environment" policy could mean for her politically. Then contributing editor Mehdi Hasan joins from Washington DC to talk about Donald Trump's extraordinary run of outrageous scandals. Finally, they tackle a li… more…
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  NS#264: The Lesser of Two Evils

  2018-04-12 · 43:33 · 59.74 MB Open episode

  Two Evils HelenAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen discuss the conflict in Syria and the tests for any possible UK intervention. Then they take a close look at the return of crime as a political issue in Britain. Finally, they answer a listener question: are the conditions for a successful new centrist party unique to France? Send us your questions for future episodes via Twitter @ns_podcas… more…
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  NS#263: What'd I Miss

  2018-04-05 · 33:47 · 46.36 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen is back! She and Stephen discuss anti-Semitism in the Labour party, and then answer a listener question: should there be a new centrist party and should David Miliband lead it? Send us your questions for future episodes via Twitter @ns_podcasts , @helenlewis , @stephenkb or join us on Facebook for a live Q&A . Further reading: Stephen's column about La… more…
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  NS#262: Spending and Smears

  2018-03-29 · 27:50 · 38.18 MB Open episode

  Vote LeavAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Stephen and Anoosh discuss the ongoing story of Cambridge Analytica and the allegations of Vote Leave's overspending during the EU referendum. Then they answer a listener question about whether there is any truth in the accusation that Labour's anti-Semitism row is a smear. Finally, they look at an example of a dodgy election leaflet from Havering. Send us y… more…
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  NS#261: Gone Fishing

  2018-03-22 · 41:19 · 56.69 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Stephen is away this week, so Anoosh is at the helm. First, she is joined by Citymetric editor and known Brexit loather Jonn Elledge to discuss the transition deal and why fish were thrown into the Thames at Westminster. Then, she interviews Francisco Cantú, a former border guard on the US-Mexico border and the author of The Line Becomes a River. Finally, Ge… more…
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  NS#260: Contradictory Conservatives

  2018-03-15 · 36:58 · 50.72 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Stephen and Anoosh discuss the unfolding story of the Russian spy attack in Salisbury, and wonder whether Jeremy Corbyn's previous foreign policy statements will cut through to voters. Then they analyse Philip Hammond's Spring Statement and the Conservatives' contradictory position on the economy. Finally, they answer a listener question: is Vince Cable righ… more…
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  NS#259: Build More Houses!

  2018-03-08 · 34:12 · 46.92 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Stephen and Anoosh discuss Theresa Mays housing speech and the politics of homeowning vs renting. Then, they talk about the polling around awareness of Momentum, and whether it's a good attack line for the Tories (spoiler: no). Finally, they answer a listener question: is there any possibility of a second referendum on EU membership? Send us your questions f… more…
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  NS#258: Corbyn's Brexit Tightrope

  2018-03-01 · 25:07 · 34.46 MB Open episode

  Jeremy CorbynAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Stephen and Anoosh discuss Jeremy Corbyn's Brexit speech and Labour's new position on the customs union. Then, they talk about the #LabourToo report on harassment in the party and give a brief guide to the left-wing blogosphere (can you tell your Canary from your Skwawkbox?). Finally, they answer a listener question: why do Brexiteers care so much about trad… more…
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  NS#257: Corbyn and the Spy

  2018-02-22 · 28:26 · 39.02 MB Open episode

  Jeremy CorbynAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Stephen and Anoosh discuss the story of Jeremy Corbyn's alleged meeting with a Czech spy in the 1980s and why it has received so much coverage. Then, they analyse the Labour leader's response, including his pledges to crack down on the right wing press and tax exile media moguls. Finally, they answer a listener question: why does Boris Johnson think he is th… more…
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  NS#256: Boris Johnson's Brexit Bungle

  2018-02-15 · 30:34 · 41.95 MB Open episode

  Brexit Bungle StephenAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Stephen and Anoosh discuss Boris Johnson's disingenuous Brexit intervention. Then they talk about a recent trip to see the Labour MP Laura Pidcock in Durham, and the art of a good political interview. Finally, they (try to) answer a very good listener question: what actually is the government's plan for the Northern Irish border after Brexit? Send us your qu… more…
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  NS#255: Theresa May's Suffragette Slip

  2018-02-08 · 20:13 · 27.74 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Stephen and Anoosh discuss Theresa May's inept speech about the suffragettes. Then they answer a popular listener question: can the Conservatives can win a majority by maximising the white vote? Send us your questions for future episodes via Twitter @ns_podcasts , @anoosh_c or @stephenkb . LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW ST… more…
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  NS#254: Who will bring down Theresa May?

  2018-02-01 · 26:41 · 36.63 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen discuss the controversy surrounding Labour and the Haringey Development Vehicle (no wait, come back, it's really interesting). Then they answer a listener question: how does the Conservative no confidence process work? Send us your questions for future episodes via Twitter @ns_podcasts , @helenlewis or @stephenkb . LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Downloa… more…
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  NS#253: The Misogynist Bubble

  2018-01-25 · 20:11 · 27.71 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen discuss Boris Johnson's terrible intervention on the NHS before getting very angry about the sleazy all-male fundraiser exposed by the FT this week. Send us your questions for future episodes via Twitter @ns_podcasts , @helenlewis or @stephenkb . Further reading: The FT exclusive about the Presidents Club fundraiser. Helen's piece about the… more…
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  NS#252: Follow the Leader

  2018-01-18 · 31:28 · 43.18 MB Open episode

  Mary StuartElizabeth TudorAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  What do Mary Stuart, Elizabeth Tudor, and the future leaders of both the Conservative and Labour parties have in common? They are all the subject of this bumper discussion between Helen and Stephen about women, power and political succession. Send us your questions for future episodes via Twitter @ns_podcasts , @helenlewis or @stephenkb . LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 D… more…
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  NS#251: Reshuffle Special

  2018-01-11 · 36:06 · 49.52 MB Open episode

  Theresa MayAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen dissect Theresa May's reshuffle and wonder what on earth the PM was thinking, getting rid of Justine Greening. Then Helen interviews the playwright David Eldridge about his upcoming play Beginning and theatre's problems with diversity and access. Finally, they tackle a big and serious question: how do we fix the NHS crisis? Send us your que… more…
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  NS#250: Previously on British Politics. . .

  2018-01-04 · 34:12 · 46.91 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen look back at everything they missed in politics over the Christmas break and make some predictions for the year ahead. Contact us with your predictions or questions on Twitter @ns_podcasts , @helenlewis or @stephenkb . LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Frida… more…
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  NS#249: The Year in Brexit (feat. Dorian Lynskey of Remainiacs)

  2017-12-21 · 31:45 · 43.55 MB Open episode

  Dorian LynskeyAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen are joined by Dorian Lynskey of the Remainiacs podcast to look back at Britain's Brexit travails in 2017. They pick the best and worst Brexiteers, wonder if they ended the year feeling worse about politics than they did at the start, and look ahead to what political joys 2018 might bring. Contact us on Twitter @ns_podcasts , @helenlewis or… more…
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  NS#248: The Rebel Alliance

  2017-12-13 · 15:54 · 21.83 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Stephen is joined by guest host Anoosh Chakelian (get well soon, Helen!) to discuss whether there is anything an MP can do these days to get the sack. They talk about the cases of Anne Marie Morris, Jared O'Mara and Damian Green, among others. Then, they address a listener question: what is a "meaningful" vote? You can subscribe to the podcast through iTunes… more…
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  NS#247: The Brexit Remix

  2017-12-07 · 23:32 · 32.28 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen spend the whole episode unpicking the tangled threads of the Brexit negotiations. Why did the DUP wreck Theresa May's plans for the Irish border? Can the Lib Dems make a comeback as a party? Can the Tories reconcile their political objectives with their desire to leave the EU behind? This bumper special has (some of) the answers. Oh, and St… more…
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  NS#246: What do the Brexit elite want?

  2017-11-30 · 25:27 · 34.93 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen discuss the Brexit negotiations and the lack of progress on the Irish border question. Then, they wonder what Labour is up to at the moment. Finally, they answer a listener question: how sinister is the Legatum Institute? Contact us on Twitter @ns_podcasts , @helenlewis or @stephenkb . Further reading: Fred Studemann on German politics. Ste… more…
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  NS#245: The 2017 Budget Special

  2017-11-22 · 21:48 · 29.91 MB Open episode

  Howard DaviesAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen are joined by Sir Howard Davies, chairman of RBS and former deputy governor of the Bank of England, to dissect this year's budget. Did Philip Hammond avoid mentioning Brexit? Will the stamp duty change really help first time buyers? How worried should you be about the downgraded growth forecasts? All these questions, and many others, answer… more…
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  NS#244: The Maybot Malfunctions

  2017-11-15 · 34:12 · 46.91 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen discuss Theresa May's latest baffling Brexit blunder and the fate of the EU Withdrawal Bill. Then John Crace, parliamentary sketch writer at the Guardian , joins them to talk about parliamentary satire. Finally, they answer a listener question: are the culture wars worse now than ever before? Contact us on Twitter @ns_podcasts , @helenlewis… more…
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  NS#243: Scandal Overload

  2017-11-07 · 22:21 · 30.67 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Anoosh discuss the extraordinary pile up of scandals in Westminster, from Priti Patel and Boris Johnson's foreign affairs gaffes to the continuing fallout from the sexual harassment allegations in Parliament. Then they find some glimmers of hope in the latest expert views on Brexit, and finally, they answer a listener question: why does nobody care… more…
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  NS#242: Fallon's Fall

  2017-11-02 · 39:48 · 54.60 MB Open episode

  Michael FallonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen discuss the resignation of Michael Fallon as defence secretary, and look more broadly at allegations of sexual harassment and abuse in Westminster. Then, they are joined by the author Nick Harkaway to talk about his new book Gnomon and the issues of surveillance and privacy that it raises. Finally, they answer a listener question: why hasn'… more…
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  NS#241: MPs Behaving Badly

  2017-10-26 · 23:57 · 32.85 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  How badly does an MP have to behave before they get suspended? Helen and Stephen discuss the case of Sheffield Hallam MP Jared O'Mara and analyse the media kremlinology behind it. Then they look at the continuing problems with Universal Credit and explore its failures as a benefits system. Finally, they answer a question sent in by many listeners: could Nick… more…
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  NS#240: It's Brexit Again, Kids

  2017-10-19 · 27:12 · 37.32 MB Open episode

  Brexit AgainAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Why is the government delaying the EU Withdrawal Bill? Helen and Stephen discuss where it all went wrong. Then they look at the trend for setting up new "centrist" parties and wonder if the Lib Dems are screwed for good. Finally, they answer a listener question: how do you tell if a politician is a rising star, or just a load of hot air? Contact us on Twitte… more…
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  NS#239: Deal or No Deal

  2017-10-12 · 29:13 · 40.09 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Would a "no deal" Brexit really be so bad? Helen and Stephen analyse the likelihood of the UK crashing out of the EU without a plan, and then take a look at the domestic policy problems brewing with Universal Credit. Then, they answer a listener question: would any of the 2016 Tory leadership candidates have done better than Theresa May? Also, listen out for… more…
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  NS#238: The Tory Conference Special

  2017-10-05 · 35:03 · 48.08 MB Open episode

  Conservative PartyAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen discuss the fallout from the Conservative Party conference, and in particular Theresa May's disastrous speech. Then they answer a listener question: is the Labour Party ready to govern? Send us your questions and thoughts for future episodes on Twitter via @ns_podcasts , @helenlewis or @stephenkb . Further reading/listening: Stephen on the… more…
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  NS#237: The Labour Conference Debrief

  2017-09-28 · 30:23 · ?MB Open episode

  Labour PartyAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen are back from the Labour Party conference in Brighton, and they reflect on the party's mood. Then they analyse how successful Jeremy Corbyn's speech was. Finally, they answer a listener question: was Labour right to wargame a run on the pound? Send us your questions and thoughts for future episodes on Twitter via @ns_podcasts , @helenlewis… more…
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  NS#236: The Circle of Boris

  2017-09-21 · 35:19 · ?MB Open episode

  Boris HelenCraig BrownAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen are joined by satirist and Private Eye writer Craig Brown to discuss the royal family and his new book about Princess Margaret. Then they analyse the way that Boris Johnson's Brexit intervention was amplified by the right-wing media. Finally, they answer a vital question: will Corbynism dominate the Labour party forever? Send us your questi… more…
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  NS#235: Brexit's Nigel Farage Problem

  2017-09-14 · 28:56 · 39.70 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen discuss Theresa May's dislike of parliamentary scrutiny and Labour's use of opposition day debates. Then we hear what Stephen learned about Brexit on his recent trip to Poland. Finally, they answer a rather topical question: should former politicians like Tony Blair and Hillary Clinton just go away? Send us your questions and thoughts for f… more…
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  NS#234: Mogg's Momentum

  2017-09-07 · 31:32 · ?MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen discuss the progress of the legislation formerly known as the Great Repeal Bill, and then assess whether Jacob Rees-Mogg might actually become Tory leader. Then, for the You Asked Us segment, they answer the most vital of all questions: which past UK election should you rewatch? Send us your questions and thoughts for future episodes on Twi… more…
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  NS#233: Do We Have To Talk About Brexit?

  2017-08-31 · 34:23 · 47.16 MB Open episode

  Kezia DugdaleAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen discuss Kezia Dugdale's resignation as Scottish Labour leader and assess what her legacy will be. Then, they (reluctantly) dig into the details of the troubled Brexit negotiations. Finally, they answer an extremely fraught question: can you be friends with a Tory? Send us your questions and thoughts for future episodes on Twitter via @ns_po… more…
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  NS#232: Big Ben's Last Bong

  2017-08-24 · 29:58 · ?MB Open episode

  Big BenAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Stephen is back from holiday, and he joins Helen to assess Labour's performance over the summer break. Then, they try to understand the row over Big Ben being silenced for refurbishment. Finally, they go head to head on a very controversial topic: is Game of Thrones still any good? Send us your questions and thoughts for future episodes on Twitter via @ns_po… more…
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  NS#231: It's (New) Party Time

  2017-08-17 · 27:14 · ?MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen is joined by Anoosh to consider whether a new political party would have any chance of success in the UK. Then they discuss the TV shows everyone really likes to watch but doesn't admit to and analyse why the quality of Don't Tell The Bride has declined. Finally, a bumper You Asked Us section including listener questions on social care, punching Nazis,… more…
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  NS #230: Apocalypse Now?

  2017-08-09 · 27:33 · ?MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen contemplate the escalation of hostilities between the United States and North Korea from the podcast bunker, and analyse why Venezuela causes such problems for British left. Then, in a new segment, they go head to head to determine which is the best Nineties sitcom: Frasier or The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air ? Follow Helen on Twitter @helenlewi… more…
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  NS #229: Silly season special

  2017-08-03 · 29:09 · 66.73 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen is joined by Anoosh Chakelian to ponder the fruits of this year's silly season. There's scandal and Scaramucci in Trump's White House. And debate over who should get passes to the UK lobby. They also share their thoughts on upcoming political plays and a new profile of Sadiq Khan. Plus, You Ask Us: Where is Jeremy Corbyn? LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the… more…
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  NS#228: Fiction and Fees

  2017-07-27 · 28:18 · 64.81 MB Open episode

  Fees HelenAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen discuss the row over student fees and what it means for Corbyn's electoral prospects. They also recommend their top TV shows to catch up on this summer. Plus, a selection of our magazine writers pick their favourite political fiction. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer… more…
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  NS#227: Pay and Political reads

  2017-07-20 · 27:41 · 63.39 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen is back and, together with Stephen, explores the politics of pay scandal at the BBC. From John Humphrys to Match of the Day, who do they think is worth what? And which non-fiction books do they recommend for the summer break? Plus, you ask us about the Conservatives' attempt to free themselves of the European Court of Justice - is it so they can bring… more…
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  NS#226: Nish Kumar Special

  2017-07-13 · 28:35 · 65.44 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In this week's episode, Stephen and Anoosh touch on what makes a good political leader - from Emily Thornberry's impressive performance at this week's PMQs, to how Vince Cable is faring in his own leadership bid. They are then joined by the comedian and presenter, Nish Kumar, to discuss the racist outburst of Anna Marie Morris and the ethical choices behind… more…
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  NS#225: Markets and Momentum

  2017-07-06 · 26:24 · 60.44 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen is away, so Stephen is joined by Anoosh Chakelian to discuss the latest rows over single market access and Cameron's defense of his austerity agenda. Amelia Tait then helps explore the gendered world of punctuation. And You Ask Us: should the Conservatives have a Momentum of their own? LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW… more…
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  NS#224: Deals and the DUP

  2017-06-29 · 35:09 · 80.49 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen explore what's going on with the DUP: what's the best response to new investment for Northern Ireland? And how long will May last? They also roam into the mythical worlds of Wonder Woman and Sherlock Holmes. Plus: you ask us: why has there been no final death toll estimate for Grenfell? LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE… more…
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  NS#223: Queen's Speech Special

  2017-06-22 · 33:18 · 76.24 MB Open episode

  Speech Special HelenAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen discuss what was left out, watered down and generally squished around in the Queen's Speech - from prison reform to fox hunting - and what kind of stage it sets for the coming parliamentary term. Will Labour's stance on immigration have to change? And what Brexit deal could secure a parliamentary majority? Clue: it's a royal mess. LISTEN AD… more…
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  NS#222: Special - Writing the Internet Age

  2017-06-20 · 26:45 · 36.75 MB Open episode

  Andrew O'HaganAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen are joined by the author and editor Andrew O'Hagan, to explore selfhood in the internet era. Who are the slippery figures who populate our online worlds? Will there be a backlash against this new fluidity? And are these trends changing the way novelists write? Plus: why we love Instagram so much. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman… more…
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  NS#221: Leadership and lessons

  2017-06-15 · 37:05 · 84.91 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen digest the election results, with a focus on what can be learned for future campaigns: why Labour outperformed expectations, what the tories got wrong, and how should feedback from doorstep activists be best understood? Plus, You Ask Us: was the postal vote deadline too early for Labour? LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE… more…
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  NS#220: Emergency Podcast

  2017-06-12 · 23:54 · 32.83 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Doubt, deferral and the DUP: after a turbulent weekend, Helen and Stephen ask what next for the Tories? Could the new relationship with the DUP mean tougher laws on abortion? And is Theresa May's authority safe? LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politic… more…
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  NS#219: Results Special

  2017-06-09 · 34:27 · 47.32 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Wow. Helen and Stephen are just about still awake - and here with a summary of the night's events (rapping and singing ensue). Plus: we get the reactions of our guests at the NS election night party. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter… more…
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  NS#218: Campaign Roundup Special

  2017-06-08 · 23:28 · 53.72 MB Open episode

  Jeremy CorAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Election Day is here and so are Helen and Stephen - with a campaign roundup special! From Jeremy Corbyn to Theresa May, and El Gato to Paxman - listen in to find out who they think are the winners and losers of the 2017 election race. Plus: Predictions for tonight. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question… more…
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  NS#217: Elections and extremism

  2017-06-05 · 27:04 · 37.19 MB Open episode

  Stephen refAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In light of this weekend's terror attack in London and Theresa May's response, Helen and Stephen reflect on the how recent attacks have shaped the election. Was May right to politicise Saturday's events? Is regulating cyber-space even possible? And what are the true causes of extremism? LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATE… more…
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  NS#216: Broadcasts and forecasts

  2017-05-31 · 32:01 · 73.32 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen digest the latest from the battle for No.10: from the merits of Corbyn's on-screen performance, to concerns surrounding the Conservative campaign. Plus, You Ask Us: is the Labour poll surge right? And will there be high youth turnout? LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer… more…
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  NS#215: Election Special

  2017-05-28 · 37:10 · 85.07 MB Open episode

  Election Special JoinNew StatesmanAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Join us for the New Statesman on-tour election special! As the polling day approaches, our team of politics writers regale Stephen Bush with news of their travels around the country. From Dover to Derby North, and from St Ives to Sheffield Hallam, via Birmingham, Belfast and Vauxhall - listen in for the interviews and insights near you. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Dow… more…
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  NS#214: Manchester

  2017-05-24 · 1:00 · 1.40 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In light of the attack in Manchester, the NS podcast is pausing its politics coverage until campaigning resumes. Join us next week and, in the meantime, do consider volunteering at your local hospital or donating blood: www.blood.co.uk LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday… more…
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  NS#213: Manifestos Special

  2017-05-18 · 43:57 · 60.38 MB Open episode

  Manifesto SpecialAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Welcome to 2017's epic, Manifesto Special edition of the podcast. Helen and Stephen begin with analysis of the Conservative's latest offerings - from the new policy on social care, to their (costly) targets on immigration. Next up is Labour, who get "Marx out of ten" for their ambitious pledges. And finally, You Ask Us: are the polls right? LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱… more…
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  NS#212: Voters and Evasion

  2017-05-11 · 37:00 · 84.71 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  As the campaigns heat up, our hosts delve into the problems with the Progressive Alliance, the trouble with tuition fees, and Helen's history of rodent control. They also ask whether Corbyn will carry on as leader. And why Theresa May is campaigning in a sealed box (where she can avoid meeting the public). Plus, You Ask Us: is it time to stop using the word… more…
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  NS#211: Local Elections Special

  2017-05-08 · 20:55 · 28.75 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In this bonus edition of the podcast, Helen and Stephen review the results of last week’s local elections: what do they prophesy for the parties of the Left and what does Andy Burnham’s win mean for Labour? Plus: the many ways in which Emmanuel Macron’s victory in France is a good thing – even for Brexit. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE… more…
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  NS#210: Stooge and Stable

  2017-05-04 · 21:18 · 48.79 MB Open episode

  Citymetric EdiAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen is away this week, so Stephen is joined by Senior Writer, Anoosh Chakelian, and Citymetric Editor, Jonn Elledge. Together they explore how Theresa May's latest EU dealings are less strong-and-stable, and more "like being in a car with a drunk driver". Then discuss which candidates to watch out for in this week's local elections. Plus, you ask us: who i… more…
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  NS#209: 1997 Election Anniversary Special

  2017-04-27 · 45:53 · 105.03 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  20 years on from Labour's general election landslide, Helen and Stephen host a special edition looking back at the party's journey. Lord Spencer Livermore describes what it was like to be part of the 1997 campaign team. Kate Mossman reminds us what critics say Cool Britannia was listening to - and what was actually topping the charts (Barbie Girl). And Helen… more…
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  Special edition: Deep Dive on mandates and manifestos

  2017-04-24 · 31:15 · 71.56 MB Open episode

  Deep DiveIan LeslieStewart WoodAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Ian Leslie and Stewart Wood return for another episode of the Deep Dive. This time they're plunging into the murky world of election promises with Catherine Haddon, resident historian at the Institute of Government. Together they explore what an electoral mandate means, what a manifesto is for, and why we can't sue the government when they fail to keep their… more…
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  NS#208: Corbyn and Campaigns

  2017-04-20 · 23:39 · 54.14 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The campaigns are on! Helen and Stephen discuss what are likely to be some of the upcoming election's stand-out themes - from the attacks on Corbyn, to why TV debates are a problem for Theresa May, and Tim Farron's views on homosexuality and faith. You also ask us: If Labour suffers a defeat, will Corbyn stay on as leader? LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New… more…
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  NS#207: Snap Election

  2017-04-18 · 19:04 · 26.20 MB Open episode

  Theresa MayAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Emergency Podcast! Theresa May has called for an election on 8 June. Listen in to learn Helen and Stephen’s first thoughts on what this means for Labour and the country. Will the epic Tory poll lead hold? What next for Ukip and the SNP? And can Corbyn’s ratings make a come-back? LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓… more…
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  NS#206: Airlines and Assad

  2017-04-13 · 44:29 · 101.83 MB Open episode

  Assad LabourAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Labour has used the Easter recess to announce a raft of new policies - but will they be popular with the electorate? Helen and Stephen analyse their merits. They also contemplate the (many) fears associated with flying, especially if it's with United Airlines. And you ask us: was Boris Johnson right over Russia? LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman a… more…
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  NS#205: Cadbury and Ken

  2017-04-06 · 37:05 · 84.89 MB Open episode

  Ken HelenAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen discuss what the week's two wars - with Spain and Cadburys - reveal about the political identities behind Brexit. Stephen tells of his eggsclusive on Theresa May's egg-hunt beef. Plus, what should we make of the Ken Livingtstone verdict? And what does Helen think of Labour's media operation? LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app… more…
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  Special edition: Deep Dive on tackling terrorism

  2017-04-03 · 33:16 · 76.18 MB Open episode

  Deep DiveIan LeslieAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  When does an attack become terrorism? In another special edition of the podcast, Ian Leslie and Stewart Wood explore the the rise of lone-actor terror. They are joined by Sasha Havlicek, CEO of the Institute of Strategic Dialogue, who advises government on how to tackle violent extremism. And by Paul Gill, from UCL's Department of Security and Crime Science.… more…
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  NS#204: Carswell and Collapse

  2017-03-30 · 36:19 · 83.50 MB Open episode

  Collapse HelenJonn ElledgeAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen are joined by Jonn Elledge to lament our exit from the EU, discuss what they feel about the EEA, and decide who they loathe more: Douglas Carswell or Daniel Hannan. Jason Cowley and George Eaton then introduce our special-issue on Labour's collapse. And you ask us: what do we think of the Labour Leave MPs? LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New… more…
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  NS#203: Editors and Islamic State

  2017-03-23 · 39:38 · 90.75 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In a podcast recorded before the terrible events of Wednesday afternoon, Helen and Stephen discuss George Osborne's new editorship at the London Evening Standard. The BBC's Mike Thomson joins to tell the story of an escape from the ISIS occupied city of Raqqa. And you ask us: will there be a snap election? LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MOR… more…
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  Special edition: Deep Dive with Laura Kuenssberg

  2017-03-21 · 37:01 · 50.86 MB Open episode

  Deep DiveLaura KuenssbergIan LeslieStewart WoodAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Ian Leslie and Stewart Wood are joined by the BBC’s political editor Laura Kuenssberg to interrogate the idea of media bias. It’s a phrase that is thrown around a lot in the age of fake news, including by some powerful politicians, but what does it really mean? LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – w… more…
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  NS #202: Budgets and Bodies (with Sara Pascoe)

  2017-03-16 · 50:04 · 114.63 MB Open episode

  Sara PascoeAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen reflect on the fallout from last week's Budget, news of a potential second Scottish referendum, and chat bodies with special guest Sara Pascoe LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍️ Enjoy the best of our… more…
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  NS#201: The blinkered budget

  2017-03-08 · 21:07 · 29.01 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen sum up today's Spring budget. What happened to the argument for Grammar schools? Where was the preparation for Brexit? And how did the Chancellor's jokes stand up? (Answer: Spreadsheet-Phil did not Excel). LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our d… more…
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  NS#200: Harman and hate

  2017-03-02 · 38:18 · 87.68 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen are joined by Anoosh Chakelian to chat UKIP's splits: should we finally be writing the party off? Or is its presence a gateway drug for more extreme parties on the right? Helen discusses her recent profile of Harriet Harman MP. And you ask us: should MPs do a deal to get Corbyn to stand down? LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app… more…
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  NS#199: Milo and Macron

  2017-02-23 · 39:40 · 90.79 MB Open episode

  Milo YiannopoulosPauline BockAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, Helen and Stephen discuss the fall of Milo Yiannopoulos. Pauline Bock joins with an update on the French elections and Macron's performance in London. And Anoosh Chakelian reports on concerns in Copeland. Plus: get your by-election predictions here! LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we… more…
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  NS#198: By-elections and a bad week

  2017-02-16 · 31:11 · 42.84 MB Open episode

  Theresa MayAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen discuss why it has been a bad week for Theresa May, the unravelling of Trump's stated commitment to NATO and other foreign policy fails. Anoosh Chakelian tells of the apathy she found on the streets of Stoke, ahead of next week's by-election. And you ask us: how is Chris Grayling still a thing? LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman a… more…
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  NS#197: Corbyn and Clive Lewis

  2017-02-09 · 36:30 · 50.13 MB Open episode

  Clive LewisAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, Helen and Stephen ask what Labour got out of the Article 50 vote. Was Clive Lewis right to defy the whip and who might succeed Corbyn as party leader? Jason Cowley, our editor, joins to discuss his interview with Theresa May and what she did (and did not say) about Donald Trump. And you ask us: what is a three-line whip? LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download… more…
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  NS#196: Triggers and Troubled borders

  2017-02-02 · 23:46 · 32.65 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, Helen and Stephen ask whether or not Labour was right to whip its members for the second reading of Article 50. Anoosh joins to review Ken Clarke's striking performance in the debate. And you ask us about sexism in the House of Commons. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them… more…
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  NS#195: Emergency Podcast

  2017-01-30 · 17:35 · 24.15 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In this podcast special, Helen and Stephen respond to Donald Trump's immigration ban. They unpick the many ways in which the policy is alarming and ask how can Britain best respond. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍️… more…
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  NS#194: Deals and Donald

  2017-01-26 · 29:27 · 67.44 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, Helen and Stephen list the scary things we have already learnt about Donald Trump's administration. Julia Rampen's back-bencher-of-the-week is David Lammy MP, prompting a discussion of Labour's position on the article 50 vote. And you ask us: will there be a deal on Brexit? LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESM… more…
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  NS#193: Theresa and Trump

  2017-01-19 · 33:56 · 77.69 MB Open episode

  Theresa MayAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, Stephen and Anoosh explore what Theresa May has said about Brexit, what that means for a second Scottish referendum and what might be Labour’s best line of response. Julia Rampen's Back-Bencher-Of-The-Week is Michael Gove, for his interview with Donald Trump. And You Ask Us: can you get away with anything if you’re on the right? LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱… more…
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  NS#192: Leaks and Lucas

  2017-01-12 · 29:24 · 40.38 MB Open episode

  Jeremy CorbynAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, Helen and Stephen discuss Jeremy Corbyn's relaunch. Will it work and what is the wider outlook for left wing populism? Our Staggers editor, Julia Rampen, joins to explain why Caroline Lucas is her back bencher (and party co-leader) of the week. And you ask us: what is going on in Northern Ireland. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app M… more…
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  NS#191: Movies and McCluskey

  2017-01-05 · 29:46 · 40.89 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Welcome to 2017! This week, Helen and Stephen talk about foreign aid, their predictions for the year ahead and Len McCluskey's game-plan at Unite. Amelia Tait joins to discuss the power of false memory. And you ask us: what to make of the latest Star Wars film? LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – w… more…
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  NS#190: Our Favourite Things of 2016

  2016-12-29 · 32:06 · 44.09 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen review things which didn't suck in 2016. Papers Please, One Night Stand and Her Story get shout-outs in the section on video games. Helen became a Hamilton fan. Stephen read a lot of books. And Zac Goldsmith lost not once, but twice. Enjoy! LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we a… more…
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  NS#189: New Statesman and Talking Politics Part 2

  2016-12-22 · 35:31 · 48.79 MB Open episode

  David RuncimanHelen ThompsonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  It's a crossover episode! Helen and Stephen are joined by David Runciman and Helen Thompson of the Talking Politics podcast for the second part of a discussion about Trump, Brexit and what motivates voters in the new political landscape. Are economics or identity more important? Will Donald Trump start a trade war with China? And did anything good happen in… more…
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  NS#188: France, faith and fighting talk

  2016-12-15 · 35:10 · 48.30 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, Helen and Stephen discuss French politics: who are the viable candidates for president and what would a Marine Le Pen victory mean for Europe? Also up for debate is Keir Starmer's speech, how Labour should best take on the Tories, and our hosts' own experiences of a vicarage Christmas. And finally, you ask us: Why is Theresa May determined to incl… more…
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  NS#187: Porn, PMQs and patriarchy

  2016-12-08 · 31:05 · 42.69 MB Open episode

  Emily ThornberryAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, Helen and Stephen discuss Emily Thornberry's performance at PMQs and the Tory response to female authority. George joins with a report from the lobby. And writer Emily Witt, author of Future Sex, explores what female sexual freedom might mean today. (Helen Lewis, Stephen Bush, Emily Witt) LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM… more…
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  NS#186: Sexting, schools and scripts

  2016-12-01 · 40:52 · 56.13 MB Open episode

  Jeremy HuntAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, Helen and Stephen discuss sex education, Jeremy Hunt's moves to stop sexting and how technology is changing childhood. George joins with the latest from the Lobby. Then Stephen and Anoosh pay a visit to James Graham, the writer of the hit West End play 'This House'. And finally, you ask us: who is the most influential person in British politics? (… more…
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  NS#185: Autumn Statement special

  2016-11-24 · 31:40 · 43.51 MB Open episode

  Autumn StatementStaggers EditorJulia RampenAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, Helen and Stephen are joined by Staggers Editor, Julia Rampen, to discuss the winners and losers in this year's Autumn Statement. How much jam really was there for the just-about-managings? And why is that concept both so inclusive and so un-helpful? Helen and Stephen also discuss Tony Blair - the former Labour leader's credibility problem and why… more…
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  NS#184: Post-election special

  2016-11-17 · 43:23 · 59.60 MB Open episode

  Laurie PennyAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, Helen and Stephen are joined by NS contributing editor, Laurie Penny. Together they consider the fallout from last week's US election, and explore what lies behind the urge to normalise the new president-elect. George Eaton joins with an analysis of Jeremy Corbyn's latest PMQs performance. And you ask us: should Nigel Farage be used as the UK's en… more…
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  NS#183: Trump

  2016-11-09 · 43:26 · 59.66 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  After a long night, Helen and Stephen reflect on the result of America’s 2016 election: how were the polls so wrong? Would Bernie have done better? And what might be the most concerning consequence of all? (Helen Lewis, Stephen Bush). LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday… more…
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  NS#182: Pre-election special

  2016-11-07 · 27:07 · 37.25 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In a special election preview, Helen speaks to Jonn Elledge, who is currently touring the USA. Taking in the view from New England to Ohio they discuss which states are the ones to watch on Tuesday night? Is there such a thing as too much polling? And what are the parallels with Brexit? (Helen Lewis, Jonn Elledge) LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman… more…
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  NS#181: Momentum, members and McCluskey

  2016-11-03 · 48:06 · 66.06 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, Helen and Stephen discuss Momentum and what its different factions might want the organisation to become. Anoosh joins with the latest from the lobby: what are Gordon Brown’s plans for regional empowerment and what should we make of the court’s decision on Brexit? Then Stephen and Helen look ahead to next week’s US election. Finally, you ask us: w… more…
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  NS#180: Resignation, runways and Dr Strange

  2016-10-27 · 38:23 · 52.73 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, Helen and Stephen discuss the decision to build a third runway at Heathrow: is it right that collective cabinet responsibility has been suspended? And what are Zac Goldsmith’s chances in a by-election? Helen then shares her thoughts on the latest Marvel movie (to which Stephen was not invited). And you ask us: if Labour had the same system that it… more…
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  NS#179: Brexit, Benn and by-elections

  2016-10-19 · 30:30 · 55.88 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, Helen and Stephen review the list of candidates for the select committee chair announcements, Helen worries that the language around Brexit is turning nasty and Stephen finds Football Manager knows more about Brexit than our politicians. Then our deputy web editor, Anoosh Chakelian, returns from a visit to Batley and Spen to discuss by-elections a… more…
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  NS#178: YouTube, yearning & the yacht

  2016-10-13 · 43:05 · 59.19 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, Stephen and Helen discuss the symbolism of the royal yacht, the American election and their yearnings for a more straight-talking Brexit debate. Digital culture writer Amelia Tait joins to talk YouTubers and what might be worrying about their rise. George provides an analysis of PMQs. And you ask us: should Stop The War be protesting outside the R… more…
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  NS#177: Tory Special

  2016-10-05 · 34:15 · 47.05 MB Open episode

  Tory Special StephenAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Stephen joins fresh from Birmingham to discuss the highs and lows of Tory conference - from Theresa May’s speech to Andrea Leadsom’s comments on naan-bread. Find out why May’s promises don’t work for Helen and whether Stephen thinks the message will cut through. You also ask us: where are the weaknesses in Theresa May’s vision? What will she have most troubl… more…
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  NS#176: Younge, guns and identity politics

  2016-09-29 · 23:28 · 32.25 MB Open episode

  Gary YoungeAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen are joined by author and editor-at-large for the Guardian, Gary Younge, to discuss the findings of his new book: Another Day in the Death of America. Seven kids die every day from gun violence in the US yet very few make the national news. Is there any way to stop Americans becoming inured to the bloodshed? The enraging, incredibly sad and… more…
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  NS#175: Conference Special

  2016-09-28 · 35:44 · 49.10 MB Open episode

  Jeremy CorbynAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen fight through colds to bring you their first thoughts on Jeremy Corbyn's conference performance. How has the party responded to his re-election? What's the relationship with Welsh Labour? And who made this year's stand-out speeches? (Helen Lewis, Stephen Bush) LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ A… more…
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  NS#174: New Times Special

  2016-09-22 · 39:14 · 71.85 MB Open episode

  New StatesmanNew TimesAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In this New Statesman podcast special we expand on our New Times issue which identifies the political, economic and philosophical shifts shaping our society. The series will run across two episodes with special guests giving their view on what lies ahead for Labour and the left. (Serena Kutchinsky, Jason Cowley, Colin Robinson, George Eaton, Philip Collins,… more…
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  NS #173: Mandates, minorities and the Moreno scale

  2016-09-21 · 33:51 · 46.51 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, Helen and Stephen review Labour’s pre-conference predicament: will Corbyn be elected with a bigger mandate than last time? They also explore why Labour’s support increases when people see themselves as British rather than English. George joins from the Lib Dem conference in Brighton with thoughts on Tim Farron. And you ask us about the US election… more…
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  NS#172: Swing votes, schools and Snowden

  2016-09-15 · 53:55 · 74.05 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen is back and set to discuss grammar schools, electoral pacts and why Stephen is particularly upset about boundary change. George joins with the reaction to Corbyn’s PMQ performance. NS tech editor, Kirsty Styles, explores whether whistleblowers can maintain their credibility - and how far big data is to be welcomed. And you ask us: can Trump win and how… more…
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  NS#171: Affection, factions and fandom

  2016-09-08 · 29:46 · 40.89 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Anoosh once again joins to co-host this week’s podcast. Shadow cabinet elections and Brexit strategy are both up for debate as Parliament returns from recess. George Eaton discusses the latest thinking on grammar schools. And culture writer Anna Leszkiewicz explores the language of political fandom. You also ask us: Will the boundary changes help Corbyn? (St… more…
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  NS#170: Protections, Polls and Harry Potter

  2016-09-01 · 28:54 · 39.70 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian co-host this week’s podcast. Together they discuss the latest YouGov Polls, the feasibility of a Progressive Alliance and the strategy of the ‘Three-Brexiteers’. Our new digital culture writer, Amelia Tait, joins to review Labour's thoughts on online protection. And you ask us: which Harry Potter houses would Britain’s polit… more…
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  NS#169: Traingate, gaffes and Ghostbusters

  2016-08-25 · 38:07 · 52.35 MB Open episode

  George EatonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, Helen and Stephen tackle Traingate and Lunaticgate. George Eaton comes down-the-line from the valleys with the latest on the Owen Smith campaign. Anna Leszkiewicz joins to discuss feminism in the new Ghostbusters film. And you-ask-us: what is the role of the John McDonell in the Corbyn ménage? (Helen Lewis, Stephen Bush, George Eaton, Anna Leszkie… more…
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  NS#168: Happy Holidays

  2016-08-18 · 6:20 · 8.72 MB Open episode

  Happy Holidays HelenAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen are both away this week. But in their absence we've delved into the podcast archive to bring you a highlight from the 2015 Labour leadership race.... (Anoosh Chakelian, Helen Lewis). LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newslette… more…
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  NS#167: Mayoral Special

  2016-08-10 · 42:40 · 58.62 MB Open episode

  Stephen talk LabourAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In the week's second podcast, Helen and Stephen talk Labour politics in relation to Scotland, sexism and mayoral selections. Did anti-Westminster sentiment effect the results? What should we make of Andy Burnham? And who rescued Stephen from a broken lift? (Helen Lewis, Stephen Bush) LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMA… more…
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  NS#166: High noon in the High Court

  2016-08-08 · 21:35 · 29.66 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  It's another emergency podcast! Helen and Stephen discuss the High Court's decision to overturn the ban on new Labour members voting in the leadership election. Will this help or harm Jeremy Corbyn? LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter… more…
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  NS#165: Policies, predictions and house prices

  2016-08-04 · 33:27 · 45.96 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, Helen is joined by Anoosh and Julia to play “Whose policy is it anyway?” and predict how new members will vote in the Labour leadership contest. Citymetric editor John Elledge joins to discuss how home ownership rates have fallen around the country. And you ask us: will article 50 ever be triggered and, if so, can it be reversed? (Helen Lewis, Ano… more…
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  NS#164: Summer, splits and social mobility

  2016-07-28 · 41:09 · 56.54 MB Open episode

  Jeremy CorbynAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, Helen and Stephen explore Jeremy Corbyn’s appeal among different parts of the Labour membership, discuss Sarah Champion's return to the shadow-cabinet, and question the value of social mobility as an aim for the Left. You also ask us: When will Labour’s turmoil end? And what do we think about More United? (Helen Lewis, Stephen Bush). LISTEN AD-FRE… more…
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  NS#163: Supporters, Smith and Social media

  2016-07-21 · 33:05 · 45.46 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, Helen and Stephen discuss the thousands of newly registered Labour supporters, Corbyn’s flair for campaigning and what they feel about Owen Smith. George Eaton reports on Theresa May's very first PMQs. And you ask us: what will happen if Corbyn wins the leadership election for a second time? (Helen Lewis, Stephen Bush, George Eaton) LISTEN AD-FREE… more…
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  NS#162: Reshuffle Special

  2016-07-15 · 18:59 · 26.09 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Emergency Politics Podcast! Stephen Bush is joined by NS deputy web-editor, Anoosh Chakelian, and Staggers editor, Julia Rampen, to discuss Theresa May's new cabinet appointments, pick their least favourite members, and speculate on what the changes might mean for Britain. (Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian, Julia Rampen) LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Stat… more…
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  NS#161: Corbyn, coups and constitution

  2016-07-13 · 47:18 · 64.97 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In the latest podcast to tackle the week's fast-moving events, Helen and Stephen discuss the coup against Corbyn and how his response contrasts to the actions of Bernie Sanders in America. Also up for debate is Jeremy's popularity among members, the impact of Corbynite memes, as well as the shortcomings of some of his internal critics. And finally, you ask u… more…
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  NS#160: Leadership Special

  2016-07-11 · 19:50 · 27.26 MB Open episode

  Theresa MayAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  🚨 It's an emergency politics update! 🚨 Theresa May is the new Conservative Party leader, and our new PM from Wednesday. We discuss this tumultuous day in politics. (Helen Lewis, Stephen Bush) LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every m… more…
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  NS#159: Inquiry, incumbents and infights

  2016-07-07 · 48:49 · 89.39 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, Helen and Stephen explore whether Labour should split and what kind of party might be left if they did. They also discuss the prospects of the Tory leadership candidates and Ukip's MEPs. George Eaton and Julia Rampen, our new Staggers Editor, then join to talk about the legacy of the Chilcot report. And you ask us: who are candidates for Green Par… more…
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  NS#158: Resignation, risk and leadership race

  2016-07-04 · 24:52 · 34.16 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In this week’s podcast special, Helen and Stephen discuss Westminster’s latest raft of party contests: who is in the running to replace Nigel Farage? Have the favourites for Tory top spot changed again? And what should the Left demand from a Brexit? They also explore why bookmaker odds are no substitute for polls. (Helen Lewis, Stephen Bush) LISTEN AD-FREE:… more…
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  NS#157: Michael, May & mayhem

  2016-07-01 · 56:41 · 103.82 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In this second podcast of the week, Helen and Stephen examine the latest in leadership battles: from the chances of Michael Gove and Theresa May, to the shake-up of Jeremy Corbyn’s shadow cabinet. Contributing editor Laurie Penny then joins to help answer questions on Brexit: is it a good idea for Labour to pursue a second referendum? And what does Laurie wa… more…
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  NS#156: Leadership, lies and let down

  2016-06-27 · 26:28 · 48.49 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Today, Helen and Stephen discuss the audacity of the Leave campaign and the extent to which it was dominated by lies and deceit. What will Cameron do next? What is Labour’s next move? And how angry should we be about Brexit? (Helen Lewis, Stephen Bush) LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer… more…
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  NS#155: Results special

  2016-06-24 · 22:08 · 40.55 MB Open episode

  Jason CowleyAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  NS editor, Jason Cowley, joins Helen and Stephen to examine how the referendum results have broken-down across the country. What will happen next in Scotland and Northern Ireland? How will the parties react? And can anyone stop Boris Johnson? (Jason Cowley, Helen Lewis, Stephen Bush) LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMA… more…
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  NS#154: Referendum Special

  2016-06-21 · 31:57 · 43.89 MB Open episode

  Jo CoxAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, Helen and Stephen reflect on the death of Jo Cox and how the tragedy has resonated through politics. They also take stock of the EU debate ahead of the country going to the polls on Thursday: what will be the referendum’s lasting legacy and will it hurt UKIP? Stephen reports on the atmosphere in Hull and George Eaton takes the temperature in Westm… more…
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  NS#153: Intermission

  2016-06-16 · 2:13 · 4.09 MB Open episode

  Jo Cox MPAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  We're taking a break this week, following the death of Jo Cox MP. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  NS#152: Polls, predictions and Morningside Pie

  2016-06-09 · 39:28 · 72.30 MB Open episode

  Morningside PieAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, Helen and Stephen are joined by deputy web editor Anoosh Chakelian to talk about Europe: are the polls to be believed? Who is making the positive case for immigration? And will Stephen stick to his earlier referendum prediction? George Eaton joins from the Lobby. Then the tone lightens with a spin around the politics of musical theatre and a very… more…
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  NS #151: Vice, votes and videogames

  2016-06-02 · 40:29 · 74.16 MB Open episode

  Jeremy CorbynAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, Helen and Stephen get to grips with Jeremy Corbyn’s Vice News documentary. Together they probe Labour’s media strategy and query whether Ed Miliband should come back. Then, from documentaries to dragons, the parliamentary recess provides an excuse to tackle role-playing videogames – and question why politics fans are often into world-building? You… more…
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  NS #150: Englishness, X-men and equality

  2016-05-26 · 47:55 · 87.76 MB Open episode

  Boris JohAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, Helen and Stephen try their best not to talk about the EU. Instead they turn to Boris Johnson’s media strategy, MP’s expenses, and Labour and the idea of Englishness. They go down-the-line to the Lobby with George Eaton. Then Henry Zeffman joins to discuss the politics of the new X-men movie. You also ask us: what does the future hold for the Wome… more…
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  NS #149: Monarchy, mayors and the media

  2016-05-19 · 39:03 · 71.52 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, Helen Lewis and Stephen Bush review the Queen’s Speech and discuss candidates for the next mayor of Manchester. George Eaton catches up with the latest from the Lobby. And CityMetric editor, Jonn Elledge, joins to debate the value of Monarchy. You also ask us: How real is the media conspiracy against Corbyn? (Helen Lewis, Stephen Bush, George Eato… more…
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  NS#148: Welsh Labour, Leave and Lemonade

  2016-05-12 · 37:50 · 69.30 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, Helen and Stephen discuss the shake-up in the Welsh assembly: what’s going on with UKIP? And can Labour work with Plaid Cymru? George Eaton explores the lobby’s latest thoughts on Vote Leave. Then Anna Leszkiewicz joins from the SRSLY podcast to discuss the politics behind Beyonce’s latest album, Lemonade. (Helen Lewis, Stephen Bush, George Eaton… more…
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  NS#147: Results special

  2016-05-09 · 25:39 · 46.99 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisStephen BushHenry ZeffmanAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen Lewis and Stephen Bush are joined by our acting Staggers editor, Henry Zeffman, to digest last Thursday’s elections. What do the results mean for Labour? How might Sadiq Khan implement his manifesto? And why is Lord Adonis like Pokemon? (Helen Lewis, Stephen Bush, Henry Zeffman) LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESM… more…
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  NS#146: Counts, candidates and Captain America

  2016-05-05 · 47:14 · 86.49 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, the NS podcast comes to you on the day the country heads to the polls. Helen and Stephen are joined by acting Staggers editor, Henry Zeffman, to discuss their predictions for the election and its fall-out. They also pick teams in the week’s other political showdown: Captain America’s superhero civil war. George Eaton explores the atmosphere in Wes… more…
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  NS#145: Anti-Semitism, suspensions and Sadiq

  2016-04-28 · 40:20 · 73.88 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisStephen BushHenry ZeffmanAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, Helen Lewis and Stephen Bush are joined by Henry Zeffman, our acting Staggers editor, to discuss Labour's anti-Semitism controversy. George Eaton takes the temperature within Westminster. And Anoosh Chakelian questions Zac Goldsmith’s campaign against fellow mayoral candidate Sadiq Khan. You also ask us: is TTIP a reason to vote leave in the EU re… more…
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  NS#144: Academies, America and achievable promises

  2016-04-21 · 56:55 · 104.22 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, Helen and Stephen take a break from Brexit coverage to interview two special guests. Laura McInerney, editor of Schools Week, joins to talk about academisation and her FOI battle with the Department of Education. Then Ian Leslie discusses the New York primaries, and George Eaton is back with the latest from Westminster. You also ask us: what are t… more…
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  NS#143: Election Special

  2016-04-14 · 55:48 · 102.18 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, Helen Lewis and Stephen Bush are joined by our team of ballot-box buffs from London, Wales, Ireland and Scotland. Get set for 5 May with stories, scrutiny and stats straight from the campaign trails. (Stephen Bush, Helen Lewis, Stephen Brasher, Jonn Elledge, Anoosh Chakelian, Siobhan Fenton, David Torrance) LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New State… more…
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  NS#142: Spies, socialism and the SNP

  2016-03-31 · 39:28 · 72.30 MB Open episode

  Jeremy CorbynAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, Helen and Stephen discuss British politics since the election of Jeremy Corbyn: what has changed and what are politicians over-looking? Anna Leszkiewicz, the New Statesman pop culture writer, then joins to explore the BBC’s new production of The Night Manager and the enduring appeal of spy novels. You also ask us: Donald Trump or Ted Cruz? (Helen… more…
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  NS#141: Students, lists and Duncan Smith

  2016-03-24 · 31:12 · 57.15 MB Open episode

  Duncan SmithStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian discuss post-budget ructions in the Tory party. George Eaton considers the fall-out from Labour’s leaked list. And our Anthony Howard scholar, Henry Zeffman, joins to discuss student politics and the climate of antisemitism. You also ask us: post-election, why did Labour not refer to the “small” conservative major… more…
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  NS#140: Budget Special

  2016-03-17 · 33:11 · 60.78 MB Open episode

  George discuss OsborneAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, Helen, Stephen and George discuss Osborne’s latest budget. Listen in to find out what cola-glugging Stephen Bush thinks about the sugar tax, what George Eaton’s thoughts are on academies, and why Helen Lewis is outraged about disability allowance cuts. You also ask us: can local authorities handle increased devolution? (Helen Lewis, Stephen Bush,… more…
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  NS#139: Twitter, tax and equality

  2016-03-10 · 34:31 · 63.23 MB Open episode

  George EatonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, Helen and Stephen talk women and the EU (and expensive hovercraft). George Eaton joins down-the-line-from-the-lobby, with Corbyn's latest attempts to rally his party. And tech writer, Barbara Speed, helps explore the death of social networks. You also ask us: Is the focus on 2020 damaging Labour's duty of opposition today? (Helen Lewis, Stephen Bu… more…
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  NS#138: Celebrity, uncertainty, and cinema

  2016-03-03 · 40:35 · 74.34 MB Open episode

  George EatonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen and Stephen talk plots from Super Tuesday and Europe. George Eaton explores Labour’s latest drama. Then the SRSLY Podcast’s Anna Leszkiewicz joins to discuss what we love and loathe about the Oscars. You also ask us: Has politics been paused? (Helen Lewis, Stephen Bush, George Eaton, Anna Leszkiewicz) LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MO… more…
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  NS#137: Boris, Brexit and online abuse

  2016-02-25 · 42:43 · 78.24 MB Open episode

  Vote LeaveGeorge EaAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, Helen and Stephen discuss Boris Johnson's Vote Leave announcement. We hear from George Eaton on the latest dispatch-box battles. And tech-writer Barbara Speed joins to explore the dark side of online social networks. You also ask us: How do you explain Donald Trump? (Helen Lewis, Stephen Bush, George Eaton, Barbara speed) LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Downloa… more…
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  NS#136: Prizes, prejudice and polls

  2016-02-18 · 40:37 · 74.38 MB Open episode

  George EatonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, Helen and Stephen hand out half term report cards to the Tory front bench. George Eaton brings us the latest from Westminster. And Barbara Speed joins to discuss award ceremonies and prejudice in the press industry. You also ask us: Who are the MPs to watch? (Helen Lewis, Stephen Bush, George Eaton, Barbara Speed) LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the Ne… more…
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  NS#135: Trident, Tories and tough love

  2016-02-11 · 36:32 · 66.91 MB Open episode

  Stephen talk TridentAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, Helen and Stephen talk Trident: the terrors of nuclear war and the attractions of virility symbols. We hear from George Eaton, down-the-line from the Lobby, on the latest speculation over a Tory leadership contest. And the SRSLY Podcast’s Anna Leszkiewicz joins to discuss the dark side of romcoms (Helen Lewis, Stephen Bush, George Eaton, Anna Lesz… more…
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  NS#134: Bernie, Bankers and EU Battle

  2016-02-04 · 46:58 · 86.02 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, Helen and Stephen ask what we can learn from Cameron’s EU renegotiations, and discuss why we need banking to stay in Britain. George Eaton then joins with the latest campaign developments in Westminster. And we hear from Emad Ahmed, our in-house Bernie Sanders fan, on who is more likely to win their respective elections: Sanders ... or Corbyn. (He… more…
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  NS#133: Divisions, Dodgy-Deals and Dr Who

  2016-01-28 · 36:14 · 66.36 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisStephen BushGeorge EatonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, Helen Lewis and Stephen Bush talk Labour splits, George Eaton discusses Osborne’s Google tax blunder, and a new feature - ‘You Ask Us’ - sees our presenters place their bets on the next Labour Leader. Plus: CityMetric’s Jonn Elledge joins to debate the Dr Who showrunners. Want to know how the show reflects the Labour party? Listen in to find out..… more…
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  NS#132: Integration, Inquest, and Autopsies

  2016-01-21 · 43:45 · 80.14 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week Helen Lewis and Stephen Bush discuss Labour's post-mortem into its general election defeat, then delve inside the world of forensic anthropology (and breeding face-mites) with Stephanie Boland. We also hear from George Eaton about the latest Westminster resignation, in Down-the-Line from the Lobby, and finish up with Stephen's Joke of the Week. (St… more…
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  NS#131: Leadership, Legacy and the Latest in videogames

  2016-01-14 · 25:09 · 46.08 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, co-hosts Helen Lewis and Stephen Bush review the extended Labour reshuffle and discuss David Cameron’s legacy. We also hear from George Eaton, down-the-line from the lobby, on who might be the next Labour leader. And from Emad Ahmed on the videogames that are making us cry. (Helen Lewis, Stephen Bush, George Eaton, Emad Ahmed) LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Do… more…
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  NS#130: Reshuffle, Revolt and Writing Gender

  2016-01-07 · 34:20 · 62.90 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week co-chairs Helen Lewis and Stephen Bush discuss the never-ending Labour reshuffle and are joined by Stephanie Boland to talk about gender in confessional writing. We then hear from George Eaton, down the line from the lobby, on the latest from Westminster. (Helen Lewis, Stephen Bush, Stephanie Boland, George Eaton) LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New… more…
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  NS #129: Star Wars Special

  2015-12-23 · 24:20 · 44.58 MB Open episode

  Star WarsAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  We review the latest Star Wars film, The Force Awakens, and ask: in what order should you watch the full series? And who might possibly be related to whom? (Helen Lewis, Stephen Bush, Barbara Speed) LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter… more…
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  NS #128: Christmas Special 2015

  2015-12-17 · 32:58 · 45.28 MB Open episode

  Christmas SpecialAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  We review the year in politics, and ask the most important of questions: what is your favourite siege? Plus, a festive Joke of the Week. (Helen Lewis, Stephen Bush, George Eaton, Jonn Elledge) LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every… more…
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  NS#127: Rhetoric, Racism and Reform

  2015-12-10 · 20:58 · 38.42 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, we talk about Momentum: what is it for and what do people fear it is? Then consider Trump's devastating views on Muslims: is this a turning point in his campaign? Also listen out for Stephen Bush's joke-of-the-week. (Caroline Crampton, Anoosh Chakelian, Stephen Bush, George Eaton, Jonn Elledge, Barbara Speed) LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Sta… more…
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  NS#126: Benn, By-election and Books

  2015-12-03 · 41:04 · 75.20 MB Open episode

  Hilary BennAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week we discuss Hilary Benn's electrifying speech before the Syria vote and Labour's prospects ahead of the Oldham by-election. We then take a look at Marlon James and prejudice in the publishing industry. (Caroline Crampton, Stephen Bush, Barbara Speed, Helen Lewis) LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a q… more…
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  NS#125: Security and the State

  2015-11-27 · 45:54 · 84.06 MB Open episode

  Jason CowleyJohn GrayAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week Jason Cowley interviews the philosopher John Gray about the future of the state. We also discuss the spending review, the tampon tax, and finish up with Stephen Bush's joke of the week. (Helen Lewis, Anoosh Chakelian, Stephen Bush, Barbara Speed, Jason Cowley, John Gray) LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN:… more…
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  NS #124: How cities will save the world

  2015-11-19 · 21:57 · 30.15 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, we talk about Corbyn's media gaffes, and explain how cities will save the world. (Helen Lewis, Anoosh Chakelian, George Eaton, Jonn Elledge, Barbara Speed) LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍️ Enjoy the best… more…
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  NS #123: Isis and the threat to Britain

  2015-11-13 · 36:56 · 50.74 MB Open episode

  Jason CowleyShiraz MaherAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Editor Jason Cowley talks to Shiraz Maher about the threat Isis pose to Britain. Plus: we talk Corbyn's week in Westminster, and an interview with Goldsmiths prize-winner Kevin Barry. (Jason Cowley, Xan Rice, Shiraz Maher, Helen Lewis, Anoosh Chakelian, George Eaton, Tom Gatti, Kevin Barry) LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW S… more…
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  NS #122: His Dark Materials

  2015-11-05 · 26:07 · 35.87 MB Open episode

  Philip PullmanAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  We talk the week in politics and the newly announced BBC adaptation of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials. (Helen Lewis, Stephen Bush, George Eaton, Barbara Speed.) LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍️ Enjoy the best o… more…
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  NS #121: Girls in bands and tax credit cuts

  2015-10-29 · 19:37 · 18.65 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  We talk a taxing week for the Tories and the women in rock and roll. (Anoosh Chakelian, Stephen Bush, George Eaton, Kate Mossman, Stephanie Boland) LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via… more…
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  NS #120: Corbyn's China Problem and William Boyd on John le Carré

  2015-10-23 · 32:35 · 29.90 MB Open episode

  William BoydJohn le CarréAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, we talk Corbyn's China problem, and William Boyd talks about a new John le Carré biography. (Helen Lewis, Stephen Bush, George Eaton, Tom Gatti, William Boyd). LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍️ Enjoy the b… more…
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  NS #119: The afterlife of Terence Trent D’Arby

  2015-10-16 · 24:00 · 32.96 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  We talk the fiscal charter, Labour in chaos, and the lives of Terence Trent D'Arby. (Helen Lewis, Stephen Bush, George Eaton, Anna Leszkiewicz, Kate Mossman) LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍️ Enjoy the best of our wr… more…
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  NS #118: Cultural Appropriation

  2015-10-08 · 29:18 · 26.95 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week we talk Conservative Party Conference, David Cameron's speech, and discuss the problem with "cultural appropriation". (Helen Lewis, Anoosh Chakelian, George Eaton, Stephen Bush, Yo Zushi). LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter… more…
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  NS #117: Conference Season and Poets' Lives

  2015-10-01 · 20:42 · 19.56 MB Open episode

  Conference SeasonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, we discuss the end of Labour's party conference (and the start of the Conservatives') and a new biography of Ted Hughes. (Helen Lewis, George Eaton, Stephen Bush, Tom Gatti, Erica Wagner). LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter… more…
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  NS #116: Conferences and campaigns

  2015-09-24 · 34:27 · 32.64 MB Open episode

  Labour Party ConferenceAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, we discuss the upcoming Labour Party Conference, and ask, when should we start caring about the US presidential race? LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturda… more…
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  NS #115: Corbynmania Triumphs

  2015-09-17 · 12:52 · 12.77 MB Open episode

  Jeremy CorbynAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, we digest what the success of Jeremy Corbyn means for the Labour party. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m… more…
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  NS #114: Lengthy leaderships

  2015-09-10 · 39:50 · 37.62 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, the Labour leadership contest finally comes to an end and the Queen celebrates a record-breaking reign. Plus, we chat Abel Ferrara's Pasolini. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍️ Enjoy the best of our writin… more…
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  NS #113: Europe's refugee crisis

  2015-09-03 · 33:49 · 31.86 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, we ask whether Cameron will respond to the growing refugee crisis in Europe, discuss the Labour leadership as the election grows ever closer, and discuss Terry Pratchett's final posthumous work. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics news… more…
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  NS #112: Going Underground

  2015-08-27 · 36:47 · 34.01 MB Open episode

  Tessa JowellAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, we explain why we're backing Tessa Jowell as Labour's candidate for London mayor, talk women-only carriages on the tube, and speak to Tom Shone about Woody Allen. (Caroline Crampton, Barbara Speed, John Elledge, Stephen Bush, George Eaton). LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer t… more…
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  NS #111: Sarah Churchwell on the American South

  2015-08-27 · 25:02 · 23.35 MB Open episode

  Sarah ChurchwellTom GattiAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Sarah Churchwell talks to Tom Gatti about how nostalgic literature became an agent in American racism. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted on Acast. See aca… more…
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  NS #110: Love's Labour's Lost

  2015-08-20 · 13:58 · 12.88 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, we talk about the Labour supporters denied a vote in the leadership election, and the Ashley Madison leak. (Helen Lewis, Anoosh Chakelian, Stephen Bush, George Eaton, Barbara Speed, Helen Thomas). LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics ne… more…
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  NS #109: Cooper v Cumberbatch

  2015-08-13 · 30:11 · 28.10 MB Open episode

  Yvette CooperJeremy CorbynAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week we turn to speeches great and good: discussing Yvette Cooper's attack on Jeremy Corbyn and Benedict Cumberbatch's take on the famous Hamlet soliloquy. (Helen Lewis, Caroline Crampton, George Eaton, Stephen Bush, Anna Leszkiewicz) LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Fr… more…
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  The NS Podcast #108: The day the Tube stood still

  2015-08-06 · 15:18 · 14.77 MB Open episode

  Andy BurnhamAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, we discuss London's Tube strike and Andy Burnham's recent moves in the leadership election (Helen Lewis, Stephen Bush, Jonn Elledge, Anoosh Chakelian). LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍️ Enjoy the best of o… more…
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  The NS Podcast #107: Corbyn’s Coming

  2015-07-31 · 17:00 · 15.71 MB Open episode

  Stephen BushStephen BrasherJeremy CorbynAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Jason Cowley, Stephen Bush and Stephen Brasher assess the Labour leadership race and Jeremy Corbyn’s surprise surge. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted on… more…
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  The NS Podcast #106: Runners and riders

  2015-07-23 · 21:16 · 20.62 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, we discuss the Labour leadership race and the US presidential race. (Helen Lewis, George Eaton, Stephen Bush, Nicky Woolf). LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every S… more…
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  NS #105: Live from Latitude

  2015-07-21 · 1:36:33 · 88.41 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This special edition of the NS podcast brings you the highlights of our live events from the literature tent at Latitude festival. Featuring Richard Curtis, Kate Mosse, John Mullan, Andrew Marr, Kate Fox, Owen Jones, Suzanne Moore, Georgia Gould, Caroline Crampton, and Tom Gatti. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓… more…
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  NS #104: Parenting penalties

  2015-07-16 · 29:27 · 28.26 MB Open episode

  Jeremy CorbynAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  We discuss the Labour leadership race, as Jeremy Corbyn jumps into the lead, and ask why women in parliament face a double-edged sword when it comes to having (or not having) children. (Helen Lewis, George Eaton, Stephen Bush, Caroline Crampton). LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them e… more…
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  NS #103: Budgets and Reddit

  2015-07-09 · 30:49 · 28.23 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  We talk the budget, and what it means for Labour, and the mysterious case of Reddit's disappearing moderators. (Helen Lewis, George Eaton, Stephen Bush, Barbara Speed) LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍️ Enjoy the best… more…
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  NS #102: Budget Special

  2015-07-08 · 13:55 · 13.42 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  From inheritance tax to maintenance loans to the new "living wage", we bring you a run down of this morning's budget. (Anoosh Chakelian, Stephen Bush, Helen Lewis). LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍️ Enjoy the best of… more…
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  NS #101: Athens and airports

  2015-07-02 · 28:57 · 27.55 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  We talk about the financial crisis in Greece, its domestic ramifications, and ask whether the UK really needs another runway. (Helen Lewis, Stephen Bush, George Eaton, Matina Stevis, Caroline Crampton, Jonn Elledge, Anoosh Chakelian) LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰… more…
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  NS #100: Harry Potter Special

  2015-06-29 · 1:10:41 · 64.88 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  For the 100th episode of the NS podcast, the team explore the politics, economics, and pedagogy of the Harry Potter series. In collaboration with the NS's new pop culture podcast, SRSLY. (Helen Lewis, Caroline Crampton, Anna Leszkiewicz, Stephen Bush, Stephanie Boland, Barbara Speed, Jonn Elledge) LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM TH… more…
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  NS #99: Andy Burnham and abortion drones

  2015-06-25 · 36:16 · 33.36 MB Open episode

  Andy BurnhamAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, we discuss our interview with Labour leadership hopeful Andy Burnham, and how drone technology could aid women who need abortions. (Helen Lewis, Anoosh Chakelian, Stephen Bush, Barbara Speed, Caroline Crampton.) LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our da… more…
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  NS #98: A Clockwork Orange is the New Black

  2015-06-19 · 25:46 · 23.73 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  We discuss Labour leadership contests and binge-watching Netflix's Orange is the New Black. (Helen Lewis, Stephen Bush, George Eaton, Caroline Crampton, Barbara Speed, Anna Leszkiewicz) LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning… more…
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  NS #97: What makes us bored?

  2015-06-12 · 31:23 · 29.97 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, we discuss party leadership elections, the problem with the tube map, and why we get bored. (Caroline Crampton, Stephen Bush, George Eaton, Barbara Speed, Jonn Elledge, Anoosh Chakelian, Tosin Thompson). LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily poli… more…
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  NS #96: A limerick and Ali Smith

  2015-06-05 · 27:50 · 25.60 MB Open episode

  Ali SmithAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  We talk about the Labour leadership race and Ali Smith's How to Be Both. Plus, a poem from a reader. (Caroline Crampton, George Eaton, Anoosh Chakelian, Tom Gatti, Stephanie Boland.) LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍️… more…
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  NS #95: Neil Gaiman and Amanda Palmer

  2015-05-29 · 24:45 · 23.40 MB Open episode

  Neil GaimanAmanda PalmerAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Singer and artist Amanda Palmer and her husband, novelist Neil Gaiman, talk about their guest edit of the New Statesman. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted… more…
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  NS #94: Left-leaning dramatic readings

  2015-05-21 · 26:09 · 23.15 MB Open episode

  Tristram HuntAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  We talk the week in politics (warning: features Tristram Hunt impressions. Listen to the end for a special Easter Egg! (Helen Lewis, Stephen Bush, George Eaton, Anoosh Chakelian). LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍️ En… more…
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  NS #93: What does the SNP want?

  2015-05-15 · 12:33 · 12.17 MB Open episode

  Jason CowleyGerry HassaAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The changing political scene in Scotland, discussed by NS editor Jason Cowley and writer Gerry Hassan. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted on Acast. See aca… more…
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  NS #92: Labour leaders and witty women

  2015-05-14 · 26:28 · 24.32 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  We discuss the Labour leadership campaign and the rise and rise of women in comedy. Featuring Helen Lewis, George Eaton, Stephen Bush, Barbara Speed and Anna Leszkiewicz. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍️ Enjoy the b… more…
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  NS #91: The election post-mortem

  2015-05-11 · 17:35 · 15.85 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  After the election: the post-mortem. We discuss the results, and look to the future - considering the Labour leadership candidates. (Helen Lewis, Stephen Bush, George Eaton) LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍️ Enjoy th… more…
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  NS #90: The eve of the election

  2015-05-06 · 25:38 · 23.20 MB Open episode

  Gerry HassanJason CowleyAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On the day before the 2015 general election, we talk Scotland (Gerry Hassan, Jason Cowley) and the final polls (George Eaton, Stephen Bush). Hosted by Helen Lewis. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍️ Enjoy the best of… more…
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  NS #89: Swing seats and what women want

  2015-04-30 · 32:03 · 28.72 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisJason CowleyGeorge EatonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, Helen Lewis talks to NS editor Jason Cowley and political editor George Eaton about marginal constituencies and the magazine's endorsement of Labour, and Caroline Crampton and Anoosh Chakelian ask what do those pesky women voters want? LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them e… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast | Episode Eighty-Eight

  2015-04-22 · 23:56 · 21.23 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisJason CowleyGeorge EatonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, Helen Lewis asks Jason Cowley and George Eaton if the SNP are as scary as the Tories say they are, and Stephen Bush and Harry Lambert talk #milifandom LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍️ Enjoy the best of ou… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast | Episode Eighty-Seven

  2015-04-16 · 15:58 · 15.57 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, Helen Lewis talks to Stephen Bush about the political landscape in Wales, and Jonn Elledge explains why the Tories's Right to Buy scheme spells disaster for the housing crisis. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morni… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast | Episode Eighty-Six

  2015-04-08 · 10:18 · 10.00 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisGeorge EatonStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen Lewis, George Eaton and Stephen Bush discuss an exciting week in politics, from yet more televised debates to those pesky non-doms. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email ever… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Eighty-Five

  2015-04-02 · 39:44 · 36.16 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisJason CowleyGeorge EatonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, Helen Lewis talks to editor Jason Cowley and George Eaton about Labour's approach to business, Harry Lambert and Stephen Bush talk polls, and Ian Steadman gets philosophical with John Gray. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newslette… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Eighty-Four

  2015-03-30 · 25:50 · 23.25 MB Open episode

  Jason CowleyAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In this special edition of the New Statesman podcast, New Statesman editor Jason Cowley speaks to George Eaton and philosopher and contributor John Gray on the question: has Ed Miliband misunderstood the present? LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politi… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast | Episode Eighty-Three

  2015-03-26 · 15:17 · 13.63 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisAnoosh ChakelianStephen BushAshley CowburnOli Dugmore

  Helen Lewis speaks to Anoosh Chakelian, Stephen Bush and Ashley Cowburn about the week in politics and the end of term. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast | Episode Eighty-Two

  2015-03-18 · 13:29 · 12.16 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Cost-neutral rabbits alive! It's a special episode of the podcast this week as we get nerdy about all things #Budget2015. Helen Lewis, Anoosh Chakelian and Stephen Bush discuss whether Osborne's budget was purely political, the response from Parliament and what it all means in practical terms. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NE… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast | Episode Eighty-One

  2015-03-12 · 32:08 · 28.87 MB Open episode

  George EatonStephen BushEd BallsHelen LewiAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, Anoosh Chakelian speaks to George Eaton and Stephen Bush about Ed Balls, while Helen Lewis, Stephanie Boland and Jonn Elledge get angry about the internet, and Ian Steadman and Tosin Thompson evaluate the Apple watch. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast | Episode Eighty

  2015-03-05 · 20:32 · 18.43 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisStephen BushAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, Helen Lewis talks to Stephen Bush and Jonn Elledge about swinging polls and televised debates, and Ian Steadman and Tosin Thompson discuss a fossil discovery that alters our understanding of the origins of man. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our dai… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Seventy-Nine

  2015-02-26 · 22:21 · 20.24 MB Open episode

  George EatonStephen BushIan SteadmanAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, George Eaton and Stephen Bush ask if it's too soon to write off Ukip, Ian Steadman tells you everything you need to know about dwarf planet Ceres, and Stephanie Boland praises London's Feminist Library. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily polit… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Seventy-Eight

  2015-02-19 · 32:17 · 29.41 MB Open episode

  George EatonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, George Eaton and Anoosh Chakelian talk about Labour's plans for the railways and the Tories' plans for welfare, Ian Steadman and Tosin Thompson consider whether they'd be willing to die on Mars, and Caroline Crampton and Barbara Speed look to the future of podcasts. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ As… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Seventy-Seven

  2015-02-12 · 32:10 · 29.97 MB Open episode

  Barbara SpeedCaroline CramptonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, Barbara Speed and Caroline Crampton ask, is Labour's pink bus really that patronising? Plus, George Eaton and Ashley Cowburn discuss the rise of the small party, and Ian Steadman warns of the dangers of talking to your TV. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast" Episode Seventy-Six

  2015-02-05 · 29:03 · 26.99 MB Open episode

  Harry LambertGeorge EatonIan SteadmanAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, Harry Lambert and George Eaton debate the implications of the Ashcroft poll, Ian Steadman and Barbara Speed discuss the measles outbreak in America, and Caroline Crampton and Jonn Elledge find the current housing crisis inescapably depressing. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answe… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Seventy-Five

  2015-01-29 · 20:16 · 14.36 MB Open episode

  George EatonStephen BushCaroline CramptAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, George Eaton and Stephen Bush find it's been another bad week for Labour, Caroline Crampton and Jonn Elledge talk girls and Ghostbusters, and Stephanie Boland chats to Stuart Maconie about the problem of posh pop. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Seventy-Four

  2015-01-22 · 23:42 · 21.28 MB Open episode

  George EatonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman podcast, George Eaton and Anoosh Chakelian discuss Labour's hopes for young voters, Ian Steadman explains the significance of 4chan now its founder, Christopher Poole, is stepping down, and Tom Gatti talks through the first episode of the BBC's Wolf Hall adaptation. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE N… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Seventy-Three

  2015-01-15 · 36:20 · 30.02 MB Open episode

  George EatonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman podcast, George Eaton and Jonn Elledge discuss the televised election debates, New Statesman editor Jason Cowley and Xan Rice talk to Shiraz Maher about the jihadi threat to Britain, and Ian Steadman and Alex Hern talk through the decline of Bitcoin. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Seventy-Two

  2015-01-09 · 23:08 · 20.89 MB Open episode

  George EatonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman podcast, George Eaton and Anoosh Chakelian break down the first week of the general election campaign, Ian Steadman discusses a new breakthrough in antibiotic research, and Jonn Elledge and Helen Lewis talk through what it means that London is now bigger than it's ever been. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE F… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Seventy-One

  2014-12-18 · 31:58 · 30.04 MB Open episode

  George EatonAnoosh ChakelianHelen LewisOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman podcast: George Eaton, Anoosh Chakelian and Helen Lewis review the year in politics, the year that nobody "won", Ian Steadman and Philip Maughan discuss the North Korea hacking scandal, and Caroline Crampton explains why Libby Lane is the perfect candidate to be the Church of England's first female bishop. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Downl… more…
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  Podcast Special: Neil Gaiman talks to Index on Censorship

  2014-12-17 · 54:23 · 46.33 MB Open episode

  Neil GaimanAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Fantasy writer Neil Gaiman has a long affiliation with cartoonists, and illustrators, and a history of fighting for them, partly because he spent 12 years on the board of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. Here he speaks to Index on Censorship for an upcoming feature in their magazine. “A nice easy place for freedom of speech to be eroded is comics because c… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Seventy

  2014-12-04 · 38:22 · 35.06 MB Open episode

  George EatonAnoosh ChakelianHelen LewisOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman podcast: George Eaton, Anoosh Chakelian and Helen Lewis discuss the fallout from the Autumn Statement (and the ugly cuts that will define government policy after 2015), Daniel Trilling tells Xan Rice about the migrants risking life and limb to enter Fortress Europe, and Jonn Elledge, Philip Maughan and Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett disc… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Sixty-Nine

  2014-11-27 · 31:00 · 29.06 MB Open episode

  Harry LambertGeorge EatonEd MiAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman podcast: Harry Lambert, George Eaton and Anoosh Chakelian discuss Ed Miliband on the attack ahead of next year's general election, Ian Steadman asks how much use personal data might be in the fight against terrorism, and Jonn Elledge and Caroline Crampton wonder whether private schools deserve charity status. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Do… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Sixty-Eight

  2014-11-13 · 28:43 · 23.45 MB Open episode

  Jason CowleyHelen LewisEd MilibandAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman podcast: Jason Cowley and Helen Lewis ask what Ed Miliband needs to do next, Philip Maughan talks to Goldsmiths Prize-winner Ali Smith, and Ian Steadman explains why it's so important that we landed a probe on a comet. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Sixty-Seven

  2014-10-30 · 36:54 · 29.81 MB Open episode

  Shiraz MaherAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman podcast: Scottish Labour in meltdown, Shiraz Maher explains how he befriended young British Muslims fighting for Isis in the Middle East, and Peter Millar recalls his part in the fall of the Berlin Wall. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Sixty-Six

  2014-10-23 · 17:38 · 16.36 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast: BIG NEWS For the first time wind power has exceeded nuclear power usage in the UK, though of course, there's more to it than meets the eye PLUS George Eaton, Helen Lewis and Anoosh Chakelian wonder if the Tories are damaging themselves by trying to emulate Ukip's rhetoric on immigration. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the Ne… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Sixty-Five

  2014-10-17 · 19:45 · 17.45 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisGeorge EatonCaroline CramptonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman podcast, Helen Lewis, George Eaton and Caroline Crampton discuss the troubles facing Labour, and whether the Greens really are poised to split the centre-left vote at the next election. Plus, Helen Lewis and Ian Steadman discuss some worrying news for astronauts hoping to colonise Mars. [Ed: Apologies in advance for some audio qu… more…
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  Grayson Perry in conversation with Miranda Sawyer

  2014-10-14 · 35:32 · 21.63 MB Open episode

  Grayson PerryMiranda Sawyer ArtistMiranda SawyerAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Artist and New Statesman guest-editor Grayson Perry talks to critic Miranda Sawyer at the Royal Institution, London, on 13 October 2014. They discuss the idea of the "Great White Male", politics, fashion and much more. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Sixty-Four

  2014-10-09 · 38:51 · 32.46 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast: as the hangover from the party conference season kicks in, our politics team look forward to the results of two upcoming by-elections, Elizabeth Minkel and Ian Steadman discuss the pros and cons of becoming involved with a massive online community, while writer Damian Barr discusses sexuality, masculinity and the concept… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Sixty-Three

  2014-10-02 · 24:22 · 22.32 MB Open episode

  New StatesmanConservative Party ConferenceAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman podcast: our team return from the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham, where they found the party in an oddly buoyant mood despite being four points behind in the polls. Ian Steadman explains the massive change in copyright law that took place this week and Caroline Crampton explains the concept behind the final work of t… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Sixty-Two

  2014-09-26 · 17:33 · 16.43 MB Open episode

  Caroline CramptonGeorge EatonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Party conference special: On this week's New Statesman podcast, Caroline Crampton, George Eaton and Anoosh Chakelian reflect on a disappointing Labour Party conference in Manchester, and look forward to the upcoming Ukip and Conservative Party conferences this week. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a questio… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Sixty-One

  2014-09-19 · 29:23 · 24.50 MB Open episode

  George EatonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  After the referendum: George Eaton reports from Edinburgh with reactions to the No victory in the Scottish independence vote, Helen Lewis, Jonn Elledge and Philip Maughan ask whether now is the time to devolve greater power to the rest of the country, while Ian Steadman and Fiona Rutherford mark one giant leap towards private space travel. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Sixty

  2014-09-11 · 37:32 · 34.23 MB Open episode

  Jason CowleyAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's podcast: New Statesman editor Jason Cowley talks to Scottish writer, academic and independence-supporter Gerry Hassan, Helen Lewis, George Eaton and Anoosh Chekelian discuss the panic in Westminster, and Fiona Rutherford and Ian Steadman wonder what's so exciting about the Apple Watch and iPhone 6. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Fifty-Nine

  2014-09-04 · 28:30 · 26.37 MB Open episode

  John BewShiraz MaherJason CowleyAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  MIDDLE EAST SPECIAL: On this week's New Statesman podcast, John Bew, Shiraz Maher, Jason Cowley and Sophie McBain discuss the roots of radicalisation in Britain and instability in the Middle East, while George Eaton and Anoosh Chakelian ask why the polls are narrowing in the run-up to the Scottish referendum. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Fifty-Eight

  2014-08-28 · 14:58 · 14.43 MB Open episode

  George EatonAnoosh ChekelianHelen LewisAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman podcast, George Eaton, Anoosh Chekelian and Helen Lewis ask how David Cameron will respond to former Tory MP Douglas Carswell's defection to UKIP, while Ian Steadman and Fiona Rutherford wonder why Amazon would pay $970 million for a social network built around watching other people play video games. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download th… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Fifty-Seven

  2014-08-14 · 40:57 · 37.20 MB Open episode

  George EatonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman podcast, George Eaton and Jonn Elledge assess a strong summer for Labour, Ian Steadman and Juliet Jacques rejoice at the start of a new football season and Caroline Crampton attempts to convince resident philistines Helen Lewis and Philip Maughan that the Proms are a good thing. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MO… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Fifty-Six

  2014-08-07 · 31:51 · 24.69 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisGeorge EatonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Helen Lewis, George Eaton and Anoosh Chakelian discuss the week's politics, BuzzFeed founder Jonah Peretti and artist Cory Arcangel talk about their new book "Working On My Novel" with Ian Steadman, and CityMetric Editors Jonn Elledge and Barbara Speed go back to basics to ask: what exactly is a city? LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 D… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast Extra: Mary Beard, Laurie Penny and Helen Lewis on outspoken women

  2014-07-31 · 1:08:43 · 39.18 MB Open episode

  Mary BeardLaurie PennyHelen LewisAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The full audio from the New Statesman's sell-out event with Mary Beard, Laurie Penny and Helen Lewis at Conway Hall on 30 July 2014. The speakers address the question: why are we so afraid of outspoken women? LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics n… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Fifty-Five

  2014-07-25 · 28:39 · 26.29 MB Open episode

  George EatonHelen LewisAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman podcast: as parliament rises for recess, George Eaton and Helen Lewis review the year in politics, Sophie McBain tells Kate Mossman about a mysterious commission in pre-revolution Libya, and Ian Steadman and Juliet Jacques consider the history of football's most enduring feuds. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MOR… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Fifty-Four

  2014-07-17 · 21:40 · 19.69 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisGeorge EatonLucy FisherAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman Podcast, Helen Lewis, George Eaton and Lucy Fisher consider the fallout from the Conservative Party reshuffle, and ask what Labour can do in response. As life returns to normal in Brazil, Juliet Jacques and Ian Steadman decide once and for all whether this was THE BEST WORLD CUP EVER. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Cabinet Re-Shuffle Special

  2014-07-15 · 7:20 · 6.76 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  A special edition of the NS podcast to discuss the Conservative shuffle-kerfuffle, featuring Helen Lewis, Caroline Crampton, and Anoosh Chakelian. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via e… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Fifty-Three

  2014-07-11 · 25:32 · 19.36 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisGeorge EatonLucy FisherMark LawsoAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen Lewis, George Eaton and Lucy Fisher discuss the Conservative Party's lady troubles, Mark Lawson tells Kate Mossman why he found the Monty Python reunion so moving and Ian Steadman explains how and why the government's emergency data laws came into being. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Fifty-Two

  2014-07-03 · 30:53 · 25.41 MB Open episode

  George EatonEd MiliAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman podcast, George Eaton, Helen Lewis and Jonn Elledge ask whether Ed Miliband is better off being a radical, Robin Ince explains why he hates Christmas and thinks we should ban it (or not), and Ian Steadman and Ajit Niranjan consider whether Facebook is evil. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATES… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Fifty-One

  2014-06-26 · 25:27 · 24.05 MB Open episode

  Caroline CramptonLucy FisherAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman podcast, Caroline Crampton, Jonn Elledge and Lucy Fisher talk about the problems facing the Tory party at home and abroad, Ajit Niranjan, Helen Lewis and Ian Steadman wonder whether it's possible to wear Google Glass without becoming a Glasshole, and Philip Maughan talks to Robin Lustig about his German-Jewish grandfather's exper… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Fifty

  2014-06-19 · 26:22 · 23.13 MB Open episode

  George EatonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman podcast, George Eaton and Jonn Elledge discuss Labour plans to restrict benefits to the under-22s; Ian Steadman and Ajit Niranjan look at a surprising study about ant sperm; and Helen Lewis talks to Shiraz Maher about the rise of terror group Isis. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ As… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Forty-Nine

  2014-06-13 · 40:14 · 36.38 MB Open episode

  George EatonLucy FisherCaroline CramptonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman podcast, George Eaton and Lucy Fisher talk to Caroline Crampton about Labour's need to engage the blue-collar vote, N​S editor Jason Cowley explains why Brazil will be the last authentic World Cup tournament, Philip Maughan talks to Baileys and Goldsmiths Prize-winning novelist Eimear McBride, and Yo Zushi interviews Texas-based… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Forty-Eight

  2014-05-29 · 24:25 · 20.54 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisGeorge EatonTim WigmoreLucy FisherAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman podcast Helen Lewis, George Eaton, Tim Wigmore and Lucy Fisher discuss the fall of the BNP, Lib Dems in turmoil and the results of the European Elections, Ian Leslie tells the story of a pilot determined to banish avoidable error from the NHS, and Ian Steadman weighs the advantages of "climate change" versus "global warming". LIS… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Forty-Seven

  2014-05-22 · 27:05 · 25.67 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisGeorge EatonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman podcast, Helen Lewis, Rafael Behr and George Eaton discuss the European elections and the Ukip bubble, Ian Steadman unpicks a new book's radical claims about genetics and race, and Yo Zushi explains why he's a Bobcat (that is, a die-hard Bob Dylan fan). LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN:… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Forty-Six

  2014-05-15 · 28:11 · 26.90 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisGeorge EatonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman podcast, Rafael Behr, Helen Lewis and George Eaton discuss two disastrous new polls for the Labour Party, Ian Steadman explains how the International Space Station became embroiled in a diplomatic ping pong game, and Jonn Elledge argues that London's housing problem should be worrying the Tories even more than it worries Ed Milib… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Forty-Five

  2014-05-09 · 24:31 · 21.30 MB Open episode

  Rafael BehrGeorge EatonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman podcast, Rafael Behr, George Eaton and Anoosh Chakelian discuss the prospects for Newark's by-election, sound artist Aleks Kolkowski explains why he re-built the Exponential Horn - a device capable of creating "the perfect sound" - and Ian Steadman asks why Nintendo won't recognise gay marriage. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Forty-Four

  2014-05-01 · 27:35 · 25.54 MB Open episode

  Caroline CramptonGeorge EatonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman podcast, Caroline Crampton talks to George Eaton and Rafael Behr about Labour's plans for the rental housing market, Sophie McBain talks to Mona Siddiqui about the "Arabisation" of Islam, and Ian Steadman explains why there are millions of video games buried in the New Mexico desert. (A note on drilling: our neighbours were makin… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Forty-Three

  2014-04-25 · 24:53 · 23.26 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisGeorge EatonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Rafael Behr, Helen Lewis and George Eaton discuss a rather lacklustre week in politics, tragedy strikes on Mount Everest and Sophie McBain asks - why are we all so anxious? LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍️ Enjoy the… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Forty-Two

  2014-04-17 · 34:56 · 30.20 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisLaurie PennyCaroline CramptonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen Lewis, Laurie Penny and Caroline Crampton discuss the politics of the BBC zombie drama In The Flesh, Mark Haddon tells Tom Gatti why he's not just "a nice guy who writes about dogs", and Ian Steadman explains the pros and cons of wearable technology. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we ans… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Forty-One

  2014-04-10 · 26:42 · 25.12 MB Open episode

  George EatonHelen LewisAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  George Eaton and Helen Lewis file an end of term report card for the parties in Westminster, and discuss the fallout from Maria Miller's resignation, Michael Prodger talks to Man Booker Prize-shortlisted novelist Jim Crace, and Ian Steadman explain why everyone should change their internet passwords. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Forty

  2014-04-03 · 35:48 · 33.28 MB Open episode

  Alex ClarkMan BookerEleanor CattonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's podcast, Alex Clark talks to Man Booker-winner Eleanor Catton about the New Zealand gold fields and her prize-winning novel The Luminaries, Rafael Behr and Helen Lewis discuss the fallout from the Nick Clegg and Nigel Farage EU debate, and Ian Steadman considers the pros and cons of #activism. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app M… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Thirty-Nine

  2014-03-20 · 23:50 · 23.08 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisGeorge EatonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's podcast: Helen Lewis, George Eaton and Rafael Behr discuss the fallout from the 2014 Budget, Kate Mossman talks to Jude Rogers about her recent encounter with Kylie Minogue and Ian Steadman explains why we could, but probably won't, bring back mammoths from extinction. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMA… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Thirty-Eight

  2014-03-13 · 32:04 · 29.97 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisGeorge EatonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's podcast: Helen Lewis, Rafael Behr and George Eaton discuss Labour, the EU and the George Osborne's upcoming Budget, Erica Wagner talks to Tom Gatti about neurosurgeon Henry Marsh, and Ian Steadman, Caroline Crampton and Sophie McBain ask how a plane can just disappear in mid air? LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE N… more…
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  Alex Salmond's New Statesman lecture: "Scotland's Future in Scotland's Hands"

  2014-03-11 · 1:16:28 · 54.09 MB Open episode

  Alex SalmondAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On 4 March, Alex Salmond came to Westminster to deliver a New Statesman lecture putting forward his case for Scottish independence. Listen to the full audio of the lecture and the question and answer session, hosted by NS editor Jason Cowley. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast Extra: Rafael Behr interviews Ivan Lewis

  2014-03-07 · 23:37 · 21.99 MB Open episode

  Ivan Lewis NSRafael BehrIvan LewisAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  NS political editor Rafael Behr spoke to shadow Northern Ireland minster Ivan Lewis - listen to the full interview here. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Thirty-Seven

  2014-03-07 · 35:47 · 34.12 MB Open episode

  George EatonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Rafael Behr and George Eaton discuss the Scottish independence referendum and the situation in Crimea, Helen Lewis and Ed Smith talk about the rowdy nature of politics and PMQs, and Rafael Behr interviews Ivan Lewis, the Northern Ireland minister. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Thirty-Six

  2014-02-13 · 29:59 · 28.51 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisGeorge EatonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's podcast Rafael Behr, Helen Lewis and George Eaton talk Wythenshawe and leadership prospects, Ian Steadman asks why nobody is stating the obvious on climate change, and Laurie Penny describes her experience at Yarl's Wood Immigration Removal Centre. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question –… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Thirty-Five

  2014-02-06 · 29:52 · 28.87 MB Open episode

  George EatonCaroline CramptonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Rafael Behr, George Eaton and Caroline Crampton assess David Cameron's future as leader of the Conservatives, Kate Mossman tells Philip Maughan why Taylor Swift isn't only for teenagers, and Ian Steadman considers the likelihood that your house will be swallowed by a giant sinkhole. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Thirty-Four

  2014-01-30 · 37:22 · 35.75 MB Open episode

  George KynastonJason CowleyAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's podcast David and George Kynaston talk to NS editor Jason Cowley about Britain's 7 per cent problem: the dominance of the privately-educated in public life. Rafael Behr and Caroline Crampton ask whether Labour are really bashing the rich and Caroline Criado-Perez discusses reforms to the laws on domestic violence. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download th… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Thirty-Three

  2014-01-23 · 26:25 · 18.95 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisGeorge EatonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Rafael Behr, Helen Lewis and George Eaton discuss the progress of London's Crossrail project and the possibility of a gradual re-nationalisation of the train network under Labour, Caroline Crampton asks why Lena Dunham's "Girls" is such a lightning rod for criticism, and Ian Steadman tells us about the space probe which has just woken up on a comet millions… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Thirty-Two

  2014-01-16 · 30:02 · 20.65 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisGeorge EatonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen Lewis, George Eaton and Rafael Behr discuss Labour's drive to be the party of the middle class, Philip Maughan talks to New Statesman film critic Ryan Gilbey about reactions to Martin Scorsese's The Wolf of Wall Street, while Ian Steadman explains why America is running out of the drugs it needs to carry out executions. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the N… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Thirty-One

  2014-01-10 · 29:47 · 19.87 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisGeorge EatonEd BallsAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen Lewis and George Eaton talk about Ed Balls and Labour's fortunes, Rafael Behr interviews Ryan Shorthouse of Bright Blue about Tory modernisation, and Ian Steadman and Laurie Penny join Helen to discuss trolling and internet abuse. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Frida… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Thirty

  2013-12-20 · 17:27 · 12.06 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisGeorge EatonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Rafael Behr, Helen Lewis and George Eaton discuss the year in politics, and make predictions for 2014, while Sean Anderson and Ian Steadman consider the year's best internet memes (with a crib for the uninitiated). LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily poli… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Twenty-Nine

  2013-12-13 · 28:14 · 20.28 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisGeorge EatonPhilip MauAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen Lewis, Rafael Behr and George Eaton talk about housing and the London mayoral race, Philip Maughan and Michael Prodger round up the real books of 2013, and Ian Steadman explains the possiblities and potential pitfalls of home genome testing. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Twenty-Eight

  2013-11-28 · 29:26 · 21.39 MB Open episode

  George EatonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  A special northern-themed episode of the podcast. George Eaton and Rafael Behr ask - who speaks for the north? Stuart Maconie explains how (not) to write about the north, Philip Maughan reads a new poem by Simon Armitage and Ian Steadman explains what the hell is actually happening with the onlinecryptocurrency Bitcoin. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Sta… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Twenty-Seven

  2013-11-22 · 39:47 · 27.73 MB Open episode

  Rafael BehrGeorge EatonHelen LewisAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Is Labour winning the battle of ideas? Rafael Behr, George Eaton, and Helen Lewis discuss Labour's prospects and the rumbling debate about welfare; we dissect the news that the London Underground is to stay open 24 hours a day, but shed 750 jobs; and Ian Steadman and Sophie McBain ask whether we are approaching the end of the age of antibiotics. LISTEN AD-FR… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Twenty-Six

  2013-11-15 · 27:50 · 17.84 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  We discuss the Conservative Party's attempt to erase their pre-2010 speeches from the internet; Caroline Crampton interviews Adam Price, writer of Danish political drama Borgen; and Ian Steadman reviews a new Science Museum exhibition about the Large Hadron Collider. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a questi… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Twenty-Five

  2013-11-07 · 29:01 · 20.66 MB Open episode

  George EatonHelen LewisIain Duncan SmithAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Rafael Behr, George Eaton and Helen Lewis discuss why Iain Duncan Smith is still a government minister despite the trouble many of his flagship welfare reforms are in; Caroline Crampton and Rachel Cooke discuss the year in television; and Ian Steadman tells us about Gravity, one of the best disaster films he's ever seen. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New St… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Twenty-Four

  2013-11-01 · 34:16 · 22.29 MB Open episode

  George EatonCaroline CramptonHelen LewisRachel CookeAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  George Eaton, Caroline Crampton and Helen Lewis discuss the week in politics; Rachel Cooke talks about her book uncovering the amazing career women of the 1950s; and Ian Steadman tells us about the modular smartphone which could mean you never have to buy a new mobile again. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Twenty-Three

  2013-10-25 · 21:47 · 14.71 MB Open episode

  George EatonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Russell Brand introduces his guest-edited issue of the magazine; Rafael Behr, George Eaton and Helen Lewis discuss the week in politics; and Ian Steadman tells us about 3D printing and chairs made from fungus. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Twenty-Two

  2013-10-18 · 33:11 · 22.28 MB Open episode

  George EatonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Rafael Behr and George Eaton talk about political polls, Labour and the teachers' strike; Caroline Crampton interviews the founder of mediadiversityuk.com Samantha Asumadu; and Philip Maughan talks to Kate Mossman upon her return from two exclusive concerts in New York - Sting and the Coen Brothers. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Twenty-One

  2013-10-12 · 30:47 · 21.26 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's podcast: our crack team of political writers consider the week in politics, science writer Michael Brooks tells us about the greatest science writer you've never heard of and Philip Maughan and Caroline Crampton discuss some sexy prime time telly new this week on Channel 4. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STA… more…
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  We've moved!

  2013-10-10 · 0:22 · 287.04 KB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The New Statesman podcast is moving to a new location - you can now find us on Audioboo. Your iTunes feed should update automatically, but if not, visit newstatesman.com/podcast for help. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morni… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Twenty

  2013-09-27 · 31:26 · 21.36 MB Open episode

  George EatonEd MilibandAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman podcast, Rafael Behr and George Eaton discuss Ed Miliband's fortunes at Labour conference as well as looking forward to the Conservative extravaganza in Manchester next week, Philip Maughan and Caroline Crampton discuss Breaking Bad, and NS film critic Ryan Gilbey previews the new Woody Allen film, Blue Jasmine. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Nineteen

  2013-09-19 · 33:36 · 22.25 MB Open episode

  George EatonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's New Statesman podcast, Rafael Behr and George Eaton discuss the upcoming Labour conference, Philip Maughan and Kate Mossman talk about Elton John's latest album "The Diving Board" and the iTunes festival, then Helen Lewis speaks to Sarah Ditum and Vagenda-blogger Holly Baxter about their love for One Direction, and teenage sexuality. LISTEN AD… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Eighteen

  2013-09-13 · 27:37 · 18.09 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisGeorge EatonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen Lewis, George Eaton and Rafael Behr discuss the week in politics, including the fortunes of the Lib Dems and the New Statesman's interviews with Tim Farron and Jeremy Browne. Helen and Raf are then joined by Caroline Crampton for a new segment entitled "Raf got a babysitter and went to the theatre", and finally Alex Hern interviews Hayley Campbell abou… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Seventeen

  2013-09-06 · 29:52 · 19.82 MB Open episode

  George EatonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's podcast Rafael Behr and George Eaton discuss the fallout from the Syria vote and wax political with predictions and opinion ahead of the party conference season, Alex Hern talks to comic book author Keiron Gillen and we discuss the Wikipedia controversy over Chelsea Manning. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW ST… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Sixteen

  2013-08-16 · 25:15 · 17.04 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisGeorge EatonPhilip MaughanAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Helen Lewis, Rafael Behr and George Eaton discuss the upcoming Labour reshuffle, Philip Maughan talks with Kate Mossman about aging Tory metalheads Iron Maiden, and Alex Hern talks about Elon Musk's HYPERLOOP. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Fifteen

  2013-08-09 · 24:03 · 16.23 MB Open episode

  Caroline CramptonAlex HernAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Caroline Crampton and Rafael Behr discuss fracking and the Tory's demographic problem, Alex Hern talks with Kieron Gillen about his comic work, and we assess the maelstrom around Ask.fm and "cyberbulling". LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics news… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Fourteen

  2013-07-26 · 24:20 · 16.00 MB Open episode

  George EatonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  George Eaton, Rafael Behr and Helen Lewis discuss the week in politics, our Arts Editor and pop critic Kate Mossman talks Philip Maughan about Spotify, and Alex Hern wonders whether Amazon has finally decided to make some serious money. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Frida… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Thirteen

  2013-07-19 · 39:52 · 25.58 MB Open episode

  George EatonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, George Eaton, who edits our politics blog The Staggers, talks to the Conservative campaigner David Skelton, Caroline Crampton grills NS science columnist Michael Brooks and junior space correspondent Alex Hern about the search for alien life, our online writer Alex Andreou discusses the current situation in Greece, and Eleanor Margolis rails again… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Twelve

  2013-07-12 · 29:44 · 19.13 MB Open episode

  George EatonAlan WhiteAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, we discuss reshuffle rumours with Rafael Behr and George Eaton, NS bloggers Alan White and Kate Belgrave talk about their investigation into the coalition’s secret cuts, and Caroline Crampton, Laurie Penny and Helen Lewis disagree about Jane Austen. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Twelve

  2013-07-05 · 29:44 · 13.25 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisGeorge EatonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In this week's podcast, Helen Lewis, George Eaton and Rafael Behr discuss Labour's woes in the wake of the Falkirk selection scandal, Caroline Crampton and Eleanor Margolis thrash out how to make MPs less "moaty" and Alex Hern explains why there are so many "hulks" on Twitter. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ As… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Eleven

  2013-06-27 · 11:36 · 11.13 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In a special episode of the New Statesman podcast, Helen Lewis discusses the Spending Round with George Eaton and Rafael Behr. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Ten

  2013-06-21 · 38:28 · 25.11 MB Open episode

  New StatesmanAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In this week's podcast, the New Statesman's crack politics squad examine the spending review, guests Willard Foxton and Rebecca Wait explore the ethics of writing about suicide, Daniel Trilling talks about the continued effects of austerity on Greece, and Alex and Helen discuss Kickstarter. Also Helen calls everyone "Jeffrey". LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Nine

  2013-06-14 · 27:29 · 18.12 MB Open episode

  Labour PartyAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On the podcast this week, we discuss our "Ed the Unready" cover story and the Labour Party's readiness to rule in 2015, Philip Maughan and Caroline Crampton debate the merits of 3D cinema, our art critic Tom Calvocoressi dissects two new exhibitions at the Tates in London and Alex Hern and Helen Lewis talk about the new Xbox launch. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Downloa… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Eight

  2013-06-07 · 25:33 · 17.24 MB Open episode

  George EatonIan BremmerAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  This week, we discuss Labour’s big week, George Eaton interviews the political scientist Ian Bremmer about his G-Zero magazine cover story and Alex Hern and Philip Maughan talk about the different problems of spoilers in TV, films and videogames. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them e… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Seven

  2013-05-31 · 18:25 · 12.14 MB Open episode

  George PitcheAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  On this week's half-term edition of the New Statesman podcast Sophie Elmhirst talks to George Pitcher about the new Power Christians at work in the City of London, we discuss Robert Macfarlane's "Holloway" and the problems with the "new" nature writing and Alex Hern explains the saga of Grant Morrison and Steve Yeowell's Zenith. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download th… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Six

  2013-05-24 · 38:18 · 23.74 MB Open episode

  George EatonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In this week's podcast George Eaton and Rafel Behr talk about the failure of David Cameron's modernisation project, Holly Baxter (from the Vagenda) talks about the most important issues facing modern feminism, Sophie Elmhirst and Philip Maughan talk about the return of American novelist James Salter, and Alex Hern explains all you need to know about Tumblr a… more…
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  New Statesman podcast: Episode Five

  2013-05-17 · 21:46 · 13.63 MB Open episode

  George EatonAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Rafael Behr, George Eaton and the Spectator's Isabel Hardman talk about the future of the Tory party, Helen Lewis and Felicity Cloake discuss this week's feature on the politics of fatness, and resident young person Alex Hern says "space" a lot. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them ev… more…
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  The New Statesman podcast: Episode Four

  2013-05-10 · 33:38 · 20.99 MB Open episode

  George EatonSophie ElmhirAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Featuring George Eaton and Rafael Behr discussing the future of the Liberal Democrats, Sophie Elmhirst speaking to Daniel Dorling about social mobility, Laurie Penny's visit to Iceland to meet the Pirate Party and Jonathan Derbyshire talking books for the last time. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a questio… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Local Elections Special

  2013-04-30 · 8:23 · 5.32 MB Open episode

  Anoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  Will Ukip break through? Can Labour stay on course? Are the Lib Dems going to be annihilated? In this special episode, NS political correspondents Rafael Behr and George Eaton talk to Helen Lewis about the upcoming local elections. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ G… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Three

  2013-04-26 · 34:24 · 21.46 MB Open episode

  Len McCluskeyAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In this episode, we discuss our Len McCluskey interview, ask whether tattoos will ever hang in the Louvre, look at spring books with Jonathan Derbyshire, hear about America from Nicky Woolf, and follow up on the role that Reddit played in the hunt for the Boston bombers. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a qu… more…
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  The New Statesman Centenary Debates: Did the Left win the 20th century?

  2013-04-22 · 1:39:16 · 61.01 MB Open episode

  Centenary DebatesAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  As part of the New Statesman's Centenary Debates series, on 18 April the NS held a debate with the motion "This house believes the left won the 20th century. Speaking for the motion were NS deputy editor Helen Lewis, author and columnist Simon Heffer and NS contributing writer and Huffington Post political director Mehdi Hasan. Opposing were Times comment ed… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode Two - The Centenary Special

  2013-04-11 · 53:55 · 34.55 MB Open episode

  Rafael BehAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  In a special bumper hour-long episode, we celebrate a hundred years of the New Statesman. Rafael Behr and George Eaton discuss Thatcher's legacy, Philip Maughan and Jonathan Derbyshire take a trip into the magazine's archives, Daniel Trilling, Yiannis Baboulias and Laurie Penny talk about the reaction to austerity in Europe, Will Self makes the case for a pe… more…
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  The New Statesman Feminism Debate

  2013-04-09 · 1:41:19 · 61.99 MB Open episode

  Helen LewisLaurie PeAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  What is the most important issue facing feminism today? New Statesman writers Helen Lewis, Laurie Penny, Bim Adewunmi, Juliet Jacques, Victoria Smith, Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett and Holly Baxter came together at Conway Hall in London on 4 April 2013 to debate it. Chaired by New Statesman web editor Caroline Crampton, the debate and the audience question session… more…
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  The New Statesman Podcast: Episode One

  2013-04-02 · 39:19 · 21.09 MB Open episode

  political analysiscultural reviewsAnoosh ChakelianOli Dugmore

  The first ever episode of the New Statesman podcast, featuring political analysis, cultural reviews, interviews and more. In our first audio outing, George Eaton talks about Iain Duncan Smith and welfare cuts, Rafael Behr stares into the dark heart of the Conservative Party, Alex Hern talks to the Guardian's Aditya Chakrabortty about the future of the intern… more…