Episodes

  • What’s the point of a Deputy Prime Minister?

    What’s the point of a Deputy Prime Minister?
    Nov 23 2024
    In the light of John Prescott’s death and the outpouring of tributes across the political spectrum we explore the role of the deputy in politics, from Clement Attlee to Willie Whitelaw to Michael Heseltine to Nick Clegg to Angela Rayner.

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    40 mins
  • Assisted Dying Bill - Yes or No?

    Assisted Dying Bill - Yes or No?
    Nov 22 2024
    Fleetingly we become MPs and declare how we would vote in next week’s potentially historic debate, while reflecting on the unusual politics around the Bill. Plus, is the economy heading for another deep crisis?

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    43 mins
  • Trump the sequel: what will he do?

    Trump the sequel: what will he do?
    Nov 15 2024
    Captured at a live recording in Glasgow the team delve deep. What are we to make of the new president’s appointments? And how wobbly is Keir Starmer’s administration?

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Will Kemi Badenoch make a good Tory leader?

    Will Kemi Badenoch make a good Tory leader?
    Nov 9 2024
    After barely a week in the job, and her first PMQs squaring up to Starmer, does the party's new leader have the skills and judgment to rebuild after defeat? The team tussle over her strengths, weaknesses and strategic challenges.

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    36 mins
  • Is Trump as Right-wing as he appears to be?

    Is Trump as Right-wing as he appears to be?
    Nov 8 2024
    Seen as a fascist by some and a hero by many who voted for him Trump is so ubiquitous everyone thinks they know him. But do they? Where is he really on the political spectrum? What is his policy agenda likely to be and how should Keir Starmer respond?

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    51 mins
  • Who are our favourite American presidents?

    Who are our favourite American presidents?
    Nov 2 2024
    On the verge of election day, we give our final assessments of the campaign and the potential outcome. Plus we assess great American presidents, pick our favourites and discuss Teddy Roosevelt, Harry Truman, JFK, LBJ, Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan.

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    38 mins
  • An historic budget - for good or bad?

    An historic budget - for good or bad?
    Nov 1 2024
    As the scale of Rachel Reeves’ budget sinks in we discuss its historic significance and debate whether the leap to a bigger state is the right course to take or a fatal error

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    46 mins
  • Who are the stars of this new parliament?

    Who are the stars of this new parliament?
    Oct 26 2024
    In a pre budget weekend special we reflect on those that are seemingly flourishing in the new post-election landscape, thereby giving our choices the kiss of death. Who has made their mark? Some surprising nominations…

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    38 mins