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Stats for Lefties is a podcast hosted by data journalist Ell Folan, looking at politics and data from a left-wing perspective.
The first season was a co-operative podcast with Ell's good friend Paige Selby-Evans; the second season focuses on interviews. For more Ell + Paige content check out her Dungeons and Dragons podcast: https://thejunketpodcast.com/
Our patreon: www.patreon.com/Stats4Lefties
Our website: www.statsforlefties.wordpress.com
Paige's Twitter: Twitter.com/Pagalini
Paige's website: www.pagalini.wordpress.com
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Episode 27 - Question Time And Gaza (ft. Claudia Boleyn)
In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with writer and YouTuber Claudia Boleyn, who heckled in support of Gaza during a recent episode of BBC Question Time. We discuss her experiences during Question Time, her motivations, her thoughts on Gaza and more.
The full hour-long episode is available to Patreon subscribers: www.patreon.com/leftiestats -
Episode 26 - From the River to the Sea (ft. Gordon Maloney)
In this episode, Ell sits down with trade unionist Gordon Maloney to discuss the ongoing conflict in Israel and Palestine, as well as rent controls and the housing crisis.
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Episode 25 - That's for Greece (ft. George Aylett)
In the 25th episode of the Stats for Lefties podcast, I interview George Aylett, a former Labour parliamentary candidate and historian who has now switched to the Greens.
We discuss his journey from loyal Labourite to Green member, his famous "That's for Greece" tweet, Euroscepticism and more.
For the full hour-long episode, subscribe to my patreon:
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Episode 24 - Should Trans People Leave Labour? (ft. Alexis Chilvers)
In episode nine of the second season of Stats for Lefties, Ell Folan interviews Alexis Chilvers, founder of Labour for Trans Rights (@ AlexisChilvers on Twitter). We discuss activism, whether trans people should stay in Labour, and more!
To hear the extended episode (with 15 minutes of extra content) sign up from £2 a month at www.patreon.com/leftiestats -
Episode 23 - Drag Queen Story Hours (ft Jess O'Thomson)
Ell interviews freelance journalist and legal researcher Jess O'Thomson (@ jessothomson on Twitter). We discuss a recent far right demonstration against Drag Queen Story Hours, trans rights activism and more.
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Stats for Lefties, Episode 22 - The Green Wall (ft. Alex Catt)
In May 2023, the Green Party won a plurality on three Suffolk councils, all bordering each other - including their first ever majority in Mid Suffolk. How did they do it?
In episode seven of the second season of Stats for Lefties, Ell Folan interviews Green councillor and organiser Alex Catt (@ CllrAlexCatt on Twitter). Alex was closely involved with the Suffolk campaign, and gives his insights into how the party achieved its win.
They also discuss the Greens’ stellar local election results, why Alex left Labour for the Greens, what being a councillor involves and more.
To hear the extended episode (with 20 minutes of extra content) sign up from £2 a month at www.patreon.com/leftiestats