הפודקאסטים הטובים ביותר ב-UK Politics (2024)

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Good Neighbours: What does Ireland's Election Mean for British-Irish Relations? 12:26

6h ago12:26

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Ireland's election looks set to return a coalition keeping incumbent parties Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael in power. What do the results mean for Keir Starmer's ambitions to reset the relationship with the UK's closest neighbour? We discuss with Bloomberg's UK politics correspondent Ellen Milligan and our Dublin reporter Olivia Fletcher. Hosted by Lizz…

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Is the UK ready for AI innovation? | Sponsored 1:16:09

12h ago1:16:09

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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 hosted a fascinating discussion with technology and business leaders to explore how Britain can accelerate AI-driven innovation. Chair: Jane Wakefi…

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Labour’s missions and what next for the Assisted Dying bill – Politics Weekly Westminster 20:14

5h ago20:14

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The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at why the government is laying out their ‘plan for change’ five months in. Also, after being voted through the Commons, what next for the historic assisted dying bill?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspodעל ידי The Guardian

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AI, Beauty Standards, and Body Image with Sangeeta Pillai 34:58

4d ago34:58

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In this episode of Mid Atlantic, host Roifield Brown sits down with Sangeeta Pillai, feminist changemaker and host of Masala Podcast, to tackle a troubling facet of artificial intelligence: its impact on body image. The conversation centers around AI-generated beauty standards and their capacity to amplify already damaging ideals perpetuated by soc…

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Inside the UK's most influential record store 30:46

1d ago30:46

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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: Ki…

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A New Front Line: Government Sets Out Its Strategy on Security 13:03

1d ago13:03

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Labour's 'plan for change' will see new targets across government. Today's defence industrial strategy aims to prioritise investment in UK defence firms amid global insecurity. But will it be enough and when will it happen? We discuss with Bloomberg's UK Political Editor, Alex Wickham. Hosted by Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker. See omnystudio.com/li…

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Wes Streeting: pouring in money won't change the NHS | Sponsored 16:52

4d ago16:52

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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 f…

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Dazed and confused: how are new MPs adjusting to parliament? 19:30

4d ago19:30

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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 Bar…

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The politics of assisted dying 30:50

5d ago30:50

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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 a…

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Assisted Dying: MPs Prepare for Free Vote As Commons Debate Looms 13:21

5d ago13:21

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MPs will tomorrow debate the issue of assisted dying, as they consider a bill put forward by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater. It will be subject to a free vote, but health secretary Wes Streeting is among those opposed to it. We speak to Conservative MP and co-sponsor of the bill Kit Malthouse about why he is backing the changes. Hosted by Yuan Potts and …

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MPs’ big assisted dying moment, and the people watching every move – Politics Weekly UK 38:57

3d ago38:57

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As MPs prepare to vote on a bill that would, for the first time, pass assisted dying into UK law, what are the arguments on either side? The Guardian’s John Harris speaks to two campaigners: Liz Carr, an actor and disability activist who believes the bill would endanger many marginalised groups, and Mark Mardell, a broadcaster who thinks the legisl…

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Tough Climate: Labour's Green Ambitions Face Pushback After Factory Closure 12:10

6d ago12:10

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The Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds will consult with car manufacturers about electric vehicle production mandates that most won't even come close to meeting this year. It comes after Stellantis announced plans to close its van factory in Luton, citing the government's 'stringent' EV target. Will the economic realities dull Labour's green ambi…

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"A long conflict plays into Putin's hands" - is the end in sight? 29:12

7d ago29:12

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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 wester…

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A Working Solution : Diagnosing The UK's Productivity Problem 13:05

7d ago13:05

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Today the government releases its 'Get Britain Working' white paper. It's a strategy Keir Starmer says will help lower the country's £137 billion benefits bill by tackling economic inactivity. But how will Labour's plans go down with business leaders and their own MPs? Bloomberg's associate editor Ailbhe Rea joins us to discuss. Hosted by Lizzy Bur…

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‘No alternative’: is Rachel Reeves channelling Thatcher? – Politics Weekly Westminster 25:20

1d ago25:20

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The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss how Rachel Reeves’s budget has upset businesses, as the annual CBI conference takes place. Plus, what is the government’s plan for the welfare state and getting Britain ‘back to work’?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod…

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Getting Down To Business: The CBI Shows Its Teeth 12:03

8d ago12:03

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Firms across the UK are in 'damage control'mode. That's according to a new survey from the Confederation of British Industry which shows six in ten businesses asked predicted that the budget wouldn't increase the country's investment appeal. But should the lobbyists have raised these concerns earlier? As the group gathers for its annual conference …

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Autobahn at 50: How Kraftwerk defined modern music 27:42

9d ago27:42

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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 l…

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When will Labour Britain actually start to get good? 18:52

11d ago18:52

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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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr…

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Marr on Prescott: "I'm very upset he's gone" 30:32

12d ago30:32

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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 Geo…

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Storm Shadow And ICBM: UK Missiles Part of Ukraine Russia Escalation 14:21

12d ago14:21

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Ukraine says Russia has fired an intercontinental ballistic missile at the city of Dnipro. If confirmed, it would mark the first use of the weapon in combat since it was created at the start of the Cold War. Bloomberg Opinion columnist Marc Champion and head of Bloomberg Media Editorial David Merritt discuss what this development means for Ukraine,…

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Starmer and the farmer’s revolt – Politics Weekly UK 29:50

13d ago29:50

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Thousands of farmers descended on Westminster this week, to protest against changes made in last month’s budget over inheritance tax. The government claim that this will affect a small minority of farms. But with slim profits and many farmers saying it will spell the end of their businesses, has the government got it wrong? The Guardian’s John Harr…

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The Power of Prices: Does Labour Need To Worry About Inflation? 14:56

13d ago14:56

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The latest inflation data shows the pace of prices is picking up, rising to 2.3% in October. Our Chief UK economist Dan Hanson explains why, and if it's likely to increase further. Given the cost of living was a major election issue, our UK government reporter Joe Mayes discusses how worried the Labour government is and what their response might be…

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Sinn Féin's growing pains 30:39

14d ago30:39

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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…

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Food For Thought: Farmers Protest Inheritance Tax Changes 14:28

14d ago14:28

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'Betrayed'. That's how National Farmers' Union Vice President Rachel Hallos described members' feelings towards the government, a year after Keir Starmer told their conference how much Labour valued the industry. She joins us today to explain why farmers are so angry at plans to impose 20% inheritance tax on some farming estates. Hosted by Yuan Pot…

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China, Ukraine and the assisted dying bill – Politics Weekly Westminster 24:31

15d ago24:31

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Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss Keir Starmer’s attempts to reset the UK’s relationship with China at the G20. Plus, rows flare in the Labour party over the assisted dying bill. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspodעל ידי The Guardian

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Keep Your Friends Close: Starmer at the G-20 12:10

15d ago12:10

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Keir Starmer is in Brazil for the G-20 gathering of world leaders at a time when tensions are high over Ukraine, the Middle East and the potential effects of Donald Trump in the White House. Starmer will also become the first UK Prime Minister in six years to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, but in doing so will he risk the ire of President-elect…

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Booker prize winner Samantha Harvey: "political choices are sculpting the surface of the earth" 20:41

16d ago20:41

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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…

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How do we reduce the life expectancy gap? 24:18

18d ago24:18

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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 st…

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Will Team Trump push Labour to the right? 14:53

18d ago14:53

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And what can Keir Starmer learn from Theresa May's relationship with Trump? (keep hands firmly in pockets) Read: Andrew Marr's weekly column Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Trump's wild cabinet picks 1:07:39

18d ago1:07:39

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In this episode of *MidAtlantic*, host Roifield Brown, joined by panelists from both sides of the Atlantic, unpacks the political reverberations of the 2024 U.S. Presidential election and shifts in British leadership. From the Democratic Party’s introspection post-Kamala Harris’s defeat to the implications of Donald Trump’s cabinet picks, the discu…

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The return of the Blairites 24:16

19d ago24:16

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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 w…

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Pensions Push: Rachel Reeves Tells Us Her Plan To Boost Investment 14:13

19d ago14:13

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The Chancellor Rachel Reeves wants to create pension 'megafunds' to keep more money invested in Britain. She hopes it will kick start Britain's economic and productivity growth. Ahead of her Mansion House speech to the City of London, she talked to Lizzy Burden about her plans. We also hear from London's new Lord Mayor, Alastair King, while our Cit…

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Britain, Ukraine and the climate crisis in Donald Trump’s world – Politics Weekly UK 32:46

20d ago32:46

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After Donald Trump has announced his new defence secretary to be the former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, John Harris speaks to the Guardian’s defence and security editor, Dan Sabbagh, who is in Ukraine. Plus, at Cop29, Ed Miliband has said the green transition is unstoppable even with Trump as president. Is he right? John speaks to the former Green …

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Efficiency, Elon Musk Style: Can Britain's Government Work Better? 12:30

20d ago12:30

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Elon Musk reckons he can cut $2 trillion from the US government's spending plans, almost a third of their yearly budget. He's the latest in an string of public figures promising to cut 'government waste'. With rising bond yields wiping out Chancellor Rachel Reeves's fiscal headroom, does she too need to think more drastically about government effic…

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Trump, Putin, and the future of Ukraine? 31:36

21d ago31:36

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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 C…

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