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Comedian, Broadcaster (and former political adviser) Matt Forde presents The Political Party, the show where renowned politicians and experts open up and give their most honest, revealing and often hilarious answers.
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Show 344. Ros Atkins
Ros is the man when it comes to explaining things, and he explains to Matt how his explainer videos became such a hit.
This is a masterclass in the craft of broadcast journalism.
Ros thinks carefully about every element of his videos. Not just what facts to include, but the type of language, the vocal delivery and even the clothes he wears.
Plus there's drum 'n' bass, raves, Glastonbury and lots more.
Buy Tickets to see Matt's return to stand-up: https://sohotheatre.com/events/matt-forde-work-in-progress/#performances
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Listen to We Are The Children Of The Night: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGm_2_iZcTc
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Show 343. Nathaniel Dye
Nathaniel was propelled to the national media just over a week ago when he was Keir Starmer's warm-up act at the launch of his '6 steps'.
His speech was all the more powerful because he's dying of bowel cancer.
In this powerful interview Nathaniel tells the story of the delays to his treatment, his approach to life since his diagnosis and how he ended up warming up for Keir Starmer.
He might be sick of being called it, but he is an inspiration.
Donate to Macmillan and follow Nathaniel's work: https://bowelcancerbucketlist.com/
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Show 342. Nadia Whittome
Forest-mad Nadia is on the left of the Labour Party, so as we approach the election what's her assessment of Keir Starmer as Leader?
Find out in this wide-ranging interview with one of Britain's youngest MPs.
As well as discussing issues including race, gender and class, Nadia also talks openly about having PTSD and why it was important for her to make it public.
Above all else, Nadia is a supporter of Nottingham Forest, so that comes up a bit...
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Show 341. Matthew McGregor
How did Jon Cruddas help Barack Obama win the White House?
It's all thanks to a wonderful chance taken by Matthew McGregor, now boss of 38 Degrees.
This is an absolute blast and a real education about the power of online activism.
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Show 340. Tim Loughton Returns. Again.
One of the most entertaining guests in the history of the show returns, to tell the incredible story of his deportation from Djibouti.
Tim is one of five MPs to be sanctioned by China, but never expected that to have an effect in Africa,
He's standing down at the next election and gives his entertaining assessment of the issues facing the Conservatives, including his revoew of Liz Truss's book.
This is a great story, well told.
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Show 339. *Local Election Results Bonus Episode with Greg Cook*
Psephologist extraordinaire Greg Cook returns to analyse the election results and break down what they mean.
Are Labour heading for a victory? If so, could they win a landslide?
Does the Tories winning Tees Valley mean as much as they claim as does?
Does this feel like 1995, heading into 1997?
All the big questions answered!
Buy Tickets to see Matt's return to stand-up: https://sohotheatre.com/events/matt-forde-work-in-progress/#performances
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Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com
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Customer Reviews
Unique political podcast
This podcast is like no other. In times of great division and general mistrust of politicians it’s great that Matt Forde welcomes politicians from all parties. While the interviewing style is uncompromising (see Lisa Nandy interview where he framed the same question about 8 times to obtain a satisfactory answer) , he allows the politicians to speak in full and the listeners can’t fail to develop empathy for the interviewee.
I would especially urge listeners to search the archives for politicians they dislike or lack respect for. The Jacob Rees-Mogg podcast was one of my favourites.
Finally, huge Kudos to Matt Forde for being non-partisan and without any agenda or dogma.
Informed, open-minded, intelligent and properly funny
This show is a real treat for politics nerds, with a host who boldly interviews experts and political players from all stripes. It’s a fresh take from someone being just really interested in how it all works (or doesn’t, sometimes). Fair warning that the interviewees aren’t for everyone, personally I left the Darren Grimes Interview still thinking he was a right t***. But fair play to Matt Forde for asking bold questions and making it really compelling.
Politics and comedy together?
You’d have thought it was impossible at the moment, but the format really works. With guests from both extremes of the political landscape, the conversation stays free flowing and upbeat.