This is PoliticsJOE's podcast - the only explicitly anti-nonce podcast in the UK.Reporting on British politics with a sense of humour, the podcast is a recorde...
Trump dials up Canada trade war, and Starmer's flip flopping on cutting benefits
Today while we're waiting for Ed to cycle in we're dissecting new Canadian PM Mark Carney's pivot to Europe, and then we get on to the will they won't they of Labour's trailed plans to cut benefits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Another round: Economist explains Starmer's austerity
We were joined in the studio by economist Cahal Moran in lieu of the release of his book Why We’re Getting Poorer: A Realist’s Guide to the Economy and How We Can Fix It.During our conversation we break down exactly what's wrong with Keir Starmer's economic strategy, how it could spell his downfall and why the UK doesn't need its own DOGE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Economist spells out why Britain needs benefits | Emma Holten interview
Emma Holten is an economist and author of Defecit: How Feminist Economics can change our world.She swung by JOETowers to break down the politics of austerity economics, care and what the economy can learn from European states who've made cuts over the last decade and experienced economic downturn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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PMQs reaction
Keir Starmer is getting bloody good at not answering questions on a Wednesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Is Starmer about to lose a Labour safe seat?
Former Labour MP Mike Amesbury declared his plan to stand down as MP for Runcorn on Monday following his sentencing and acquittal on appeal for assaulting a constituent. Today we take a look at the runners and riders, and why Reform could win here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This is PoliticsJOE's podcast - the only explicitly anti-nonce podcast in the UK.Reporting on British politics with a sense of humour, the podcast is a recorded version of the conversations we have after work.So pull up a stool, pour yourself a cold one, and laugh through the misery alongside us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.