Labour Deletes ‘The NHS Is Not for Sale’ From Its Manifesto
Rivkah Brown
The hand of Wes Streeting?
Pro Revolution Soccer Returns for Euro 2024
Tom Williams and Juliet Jacques present a new series of the football podcast that doesn’t leave politics at the turnstile.
My Partner Is Broke. Should I Pay His Rent?
Sophie K Rosa
It’s not a straightforward yes.
Nigel Farage Is Making Voters a False Promise
Moya Lothian-McLean
‘Reform’ is a misnomer.
Sunak Launches Manifesto of Desperate Tax Cuts Amid Dying Campaign
Rishi Sunak has unveiled a new Conservative manifesto. Is there anything left to salvage for the now utterly defeated Prime Minister? Plus: The US isn’t being entirely honest about their latest Gaza ceasefire proposal. With Michael Walker and James Meadway.
17: Feeling Seen
Nicola Dinan, author of Bellies, talks to Moya and Ash about why we crave external validation.
South African Muslims Didn’t Vote for Pro-Palestine Parties. Why Not?
Ilham Rawoot
A long history of inter-communal tension.
Macron Takes Huge Gamble After Surge of European Far-Right
European parliament election results have seen a surge for the far-right in many countries, particularly in France. French president Emmanuel Macron has responded by calling a snap election. Plus: the Liberal Democrats launch their election manifesto; and a Reform UK candidate has some bizarre views about Hitler. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.
‘I’m Not Angry, I’m Disappointed’: What Voters in Reform’s Top Town Really Think
Craig Gent
Disillusioned doesn’t mean disengaged.
The European Elections Show What Happens to Smug Centrists
Rivkah Brown
Watch out, Keir Starmer.
Here’s How America Really Runs Britain
Aaron Bastani Meets Angus Hanton
The United States’ impact on British culture and foreign policy is obvious. But its influence on our domestic politics, business, and daily lives warrants closer examination. To discuss this, Aaron is joined by Angus Hanton, author of ‘Vassal State: How America Runs Britain’.
Microdose: Notes on Camp
Has camp changed culture forever? The gang revisit Susan Sontag’s 1964 essay for an aesthetic Microdose.
Rishi Sunak’s Disaster Campaign Keeps Getting Worse
Rishi Sunak has sparked fury by leaving a D-Day commemoration event early. Both Keir Starmer and Nigel Farage have condemned the move. Plus: A first look at some of Labour’s new manifesto pledges; and Briahna Joy Gray is fired after criticising Israel. With Michael Walker and NoJusticeMTG.
Is Luke Akehurst Labour’s Untouchable ‘Bigot’?
Rivkah Brown
Seems so.
Everyone Wants a Wealth Tax – Apart From Labour’s Wealthy Donors
Ash Sarkar
Tax rises don’t have to be paid for by working people.
Faiza Shaheen on Her Campaign to Beat the Tories and Labour
We speak to Faiza Shaheen about her brutal deselection by the Labour Party and her decision to run as an independent. Plus: Dodgy Tory candidate selections revealed; and Israel bombs a UN school. With Moya Lothian McLean and Ash Sarkar.
How the Scottish Tory Leader Built His Career on Persecuting Travellers
Adam Ramsay
It would be game over to boast about 'battling' any other minority.
Who Is ‘Starmtrooper’ Josh Simons?
Rivkah Brown
Depends who you ask.