Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards

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Based on his live one-man show Rock & Roll Politics, the broadcaster and author Steve Richards takes a weekly behind-the-scenes tour of UK politics and the media that shapes the way we view the epic political dramas. The future is ridiculously unpredictable and the past is so easy to misread. Subscribe to your weekly guide through seismic times.

  1. Can Starmer connect with “the left behind”?

    3 DAYS AGO

    Can Starmer connect with “the left behind”?

    Increasing numbers of voters feel disconnected from what happens in Westminster, Washington D.C, and most places where democratic politics is played out, leaving space for populists to feed off the angry indifference. Can the likes of Keir Starmer address the ‘people’s revolt’? Plus brilliant questions from the Rock & Roll Politics co-operative and important assembly notices. Rock & Roll Politics is live at Kings Place on November 27th for the last show of 2024, the year of Trump, Starmer and Badenoch. So there’s a lot to make sense of.  Tickets here. Subscribe to Patreon here for bonus podcasts and much more. Written and presented by Steve Richards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    58 min
  2. Can Kemi Badenoch revive the Tories?

    5 NOV

    Can Kemi Badenoch revive the Tories?

    The Conservatives have elected yet another leader in yet another challenging context. Does Kemi Badenoch have the epic qualities required to revive the party’s fortunes? Plus: the Budget, Harris v Trump, more brilliant questions from the Rock & Roll Politics co-operative, and important assembly notices. See Rock & Roll Politics live: • The Ropetackle in Shoreham on Weds 6 Nov. Tickets here. • Kings Place on Weds 27 Nov, the last show of the year. Tickets here. Back the podcast on Patreon here for bonus editions and much more. Written and presented by Steve Richards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    55 min
  3. Will the budget be a historic turning point?

    29 OCT

    Will the budget be a historic turning point?

    This week Rachel Reeves will deliver the most anticipated budget in modern times. Can she significantly change the UK’s economic prospects and the course of a wobbly government? Plus brilliant questions from the Rock& Roll Politics co-operative, and important assembly notices. Rock & Roll Politics Live: • The Ropetackle in Shoreham, Weds 6 Nov. Tickets here. • Kings Place London, Weds 27 November – the last show of the year. Tickets here. Support us on Patreon here for bonus podcasts and much more. Written and presented by Steve Richards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    56 min

  4. 22 OCT • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Subscriber bonus – Do budgets change the course of history?

    This month’s bonus podcast for subscribers. From Hugh Gaitskell’s budget in 1951 to Kwasi Kwarteng’s wild mini budget I reflect on the chancellors and the financial statements that have had as much impact on their governments as any prime ministerial initiatives. Indeed I argue that some chancellors are as powerful as prime ministers…except they can be sacked by a PM! Written and presented by Steve Richards. Audio by Simon Williams.

    36 min
  5. Are some chancellors more powerful than their prime ministers?

    22 OCT

    Are some chancellors more powerful than their prime ministers?

    Some chancellors determine the fate of their governments with their budget – and Rachel Reeves may do so on October 30th. But prime ministers have no equivalent levers. Does this make some chancellors more powerful than their prime ministers?  Support Rock & Roll politics on Patreon. Rock & Roll Politics is live at Kings Place on November 27th. Come and join Steve for the final show of the year. Tickets here. Written and presented by Steve Richards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    50 min
  6. What is the most underrated quality in a leader?

    15 OCT

    What is the most underrated quality in a leader?

    I am obsessed by the qualities required to be an effective leader, as members of the co-operative know. On reflecting on the death of Alex Salmond I discovered another underexplored quality in leadership – and I discuss the significance of Labour’s attempt to create an active state. Plus brilliant questions from the Rock n Roll Politics co-operative, and important assembly notices. Rock n Roll Politics is live at the Ropetackle in Shoreham on November 6th. Tickets here. …and is live at Kings Place on November 27th.. the last show of the year. Tickets here. Subscribe to Patreon here for bonus podcasts and much more. Written and presented by Steve Richards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    59 min
  7. Will the departure of Sue Gray boost Starmer’s government?

    8 OCT

    Will the departure of Sue Gray boost Starmer’s government?

    Sue Gray has gone and Morgan Mcsweeney is in charge. Where does this leave Keir Starmer and his confused and confusing government? Plus brilliant questions from the Rock n Roll Politics co-operative, and important assembly notices. Subscribe to Patreon here for bonus podcasts and much more. Written and presented by Steve Richards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    47 min
  8. Why Are The Conservatives Still Talking To Themselves?

    1 OCT

    Why Are The Conservatives Still Talking To Themselves?

    The Conservatives were slaughtered at the latest election, and yet its leadership candidates are still singing the same old tune. Is the party weaker now than it was in 1997? Plus brilliant questions from the Rock & Roll Politics co-operative, and important assembly notices. Rock & Roll Politics is live at Kings Place next Monday. Tickets here:  https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/words/steve-richards-presents-rock-n-roll-politics-7-oct-in-hall/ Subscribe to Patreon here for bonus podcasts and much more. Written and presented by Steve Richards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    53 min
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Based on his live one-man show Rock & Roll Politics, the broadcaster and author Steve Richards takes a weekly behind-the-scenes tour of UK politics and the media that shapes the way we view the epic political dramas. The future is ridiculously unpredictable and the past is so easy to misread. Subscribe to your weekly guide through seismic times.

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  • Creator
    Steve Richards
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    348
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Steve Richards / Podmasters 2020
  • Provider
    Anmama Ltd

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