Political Currency

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Political Currency
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Ed Balls and George Osborne take us behind closed doors into the rooms where decisions are made. Having battled it out across the despatch box, the former Chancellor and shadow chancellor now meet in the studio to discuss the decisions that affect the nation’s pockets. Our frenemies have the knowledge and experience to explain how good politics follows the economics - and expose how the powerful become powerless when faced with market forces and political currents they can’t control. Join us every Thursday. Send your messages or voice notes to questions@politicalcurrency.co.uk Find us on social media @polcurrency Political Currency is a Persephonica production. Subscribe now on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Inside No 10: David Cameron - The First Six Months (Part 3: The World Stage)

    6 JAN • SUBSCRIBER EARLY ACCESS

    Inside No 10: David Cameron - The First Six Months (Part 3: The World Stage)

    How do you position yourself on the world stage? David Cameron might have been Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, but in this third episode he shares with Ed Balls and George Osborne the true reality of leading a small country in a big world. British soldiers in Afghanistan; Relations with China; The beginnings of a rupture in the UK-EU relationship. And he shares the more personal moments - like losing a parent - that still happen in the life of a human being who happens to be Prime Minister. As Keir Starmer marks six months as Prime Minister, Political Currency is stepping back into 2010, when another former leader of the opposition took up the premiership. Across three episodes, Ed Balls and George Osborne are joined by David Cameron - from the moment he arrived at Downing Street, to dealing with a hostage crisis; taking on his first PMQs to the emotional loss of his father. This is Cameron as you’ve never heard him before - in conversation with both a former ally and adversary as they revisit the political moments that shaped a new government and a new leader. Thank you for being a valued member of the POLITICAL CURRENCY GOLD 🏅 Don’t forget, all episodes of Inside Number 10: David Cameron - The First Six Months are now available for you to listen to ad-free, with a subscriber exclusive bonus episode coming later this week. PLUS our new, extra special subscription is now available. Become a member of Political Currency’s Kitchen Cabinet and get exclusive access to live EMQs recordings, briefings from the team, and an exclusive Political Currency mug. Head to patreon.com/politicalcurrency to find out more. Upgrade now: patreon.com/politicalcurrency Producers: Rosie Stopher, James Shield and John Rogers Technical Producer: Oliver Geraghty and Mikey Nissenbaum Production Support: Miriam Hall and Caillin McDaid Executive Producers: Ellie Clifford and Dino Sofos Political Currency is a Persephonica Production and is part of the Acast Creator Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min
  2. Inside No 10: David Cameron - The First Six Months | The Inquiry

    2 DAYS AGO · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Inside No 10: David Cameron - The First Six Months | The Inquiry

    In this subscriber-exclusive episode, Ed Balls and George Osborne persuade David Cameron to share his advice to Keir Starmer as he ends his own first six months as Prime Minister, as well as new leader of the opposition, Kemi Badenoch. What lessons can Starmer learn from Cameron’s experience? And what do Ed and George think he should do next? Thank you for being a valued member of POLITICAL CURRENCY GOLD 🏅 We hope you've enjoyed listening to Inside No 10: David Cameron - The First Six Months before everyone else! Don't forget, if you haven't already, to check out our new extra special subscription. Become a member of Political Currency’s Kitchen Cabinet and get exclusive access to live EMQs recordings, briefings from the team, and an exclusive Political Currency mug. Head to patreon.com/politicalcurrency to find out more. Upgrade now: patreon.com/politicalcurrency

    30 min
  3. Inside No 10: David Cameron - The First Six Months (Part 2: The Austerity Budget)

    3 DAYS AGO

    Inside No 10: David Cameron - The First Six Months (Part 2: The Austerity Budget)

    How do you prepare the country for austerity? David Cameron joins Ed Balls and George Osborne to step back to the 2010 budget. From the true relationship between a Prime Minister and his Chancellor, to the careful decisions on departmental spending, to the very difficult task of selling cuts to a country that doesn’t want them, this is the reality of a Prime Minister before a government-defining fiscal event. As Keir Starmer marks six months as Prime Minister, Political Currency is stepping back into 2010, when another former leader of the opposition took up the premiership. Across three episodes, Ed Balls and George Osborne are joined by David Cameron - from the moment he arrived at Downing Street, to dealing with a hostage crisis; taking on his first PMQs to the emotional loss of his father. This is Cameron as you’ve never heard him before - in conversation with both a former ally and adversary as they revisit the political moments that shaped a new government and a new leader. If you’ve listened to the first episode of Inside Number 10: David Cameron - The First Six Months and can’t wait for part 2, don’t!  All episodes are already available, ad-free for Political Currency Gold subscribers, with bonus content coming later this week. And, you can now join Political Currency’s KITCHEN CABINET to enjoy early and ad-free listening, access to live EMQs recordings, and exclusive Political Currency merch. Subscribe now: patreon.com/politicalcurrency Producers: Rosie Stopher, James Shield and John Rogers Technical Producer: Oliver Geraghty and Mikey Nissenbaum Production Support: Miriam Hall and Caillin McDaid Executive Producers: Ellie Clifford and Dino Sofos Political Currency is a Persephonica Production and is part of the Acast Creator Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Subscribe now on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min
  4. Inside No 10: David Cameron - The First Six Months (Part 1: Prime Minister at last)

    6 DAYS AGO

    Inside No 10: David Cameron - The First Six Months (Part 1: Prime Minister at last)

    What’s it really like to step through the black door of No 10 for the first time as Prime Minister? Ed Balls and George Osborne ask David Cameron about his “out-of-body” experience on the way to the palace, plus what it’s like organising a staff team who have just had to say goodbye to a government. They discuss how to handle the top job when life starts relentlessly throwing events at you, the surprising tasks - like letters of last resort - that suddenly become your responsibility, and whether a ruthless streak is the only way to succeed. As Keir Starmer marks six months as Prime Minister, Political Currency is stepping back into 2010, when another former leader of the opposition took up the premiership. Across three episodes, Ed Balls and George Osborne are joined by David Cameron - from the moment he arrived at Downing Street, to dealing with a hostage crisis; taking on his first PMQs to the emotional loss of his father. This is Cameron as you’ve never heard him before - in conversation with both a former ally and adversary as they revisit the political moments that shaped a new government and a new leader. If you’ve listened to the first episode of Inside Number 10: David Cameron - The First Six Months and can’t wait for part 2, don’t!  All episodes are already available, ad-free for Political Currency Gold subscribers, with bonus content coming later this week. And, you can now join Political Currency’s KITCHEN CABINET to enjoy early and ad-free listening, access to live EMQs recordings, and exclusive Political Currency merch. Subscribe now: patreon.com/politicalcurrency Producers: Rosie Stopher, James Shield and John Rogers Technical Producer: Oliver Geraghty and Mikey Nissenbaum Production Support: Miriam Hall and Caillin McDaid Executive Producers: Ellie Clifford and Dino Sofos Political Currency is a Persephonica Production and is part of the Acast Creator Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Subscribe now on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min
  5. EMQs: 2025, The Comeback Year?

    26/12/2024

    EMQs: 2025, The Comeback Year?

    This Boxing Day, George Osborne and Ed Balls pop the champagne and turn their minds to the year ahead. Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway asks: What could Labour achieve in 2025 that would earn it Ed and George’s seal of approval? And what are they personally looking forward to in the coming year?  Meanwhile, Conservative Member of Parliament Laura Trott, Shadow Education Secretary, has rung in to ask for advice on getting the issue of improving schools on the radar.  And have Ed and George really left politics for good? They consider what it would take to stage a comeback …  You could have been listening to this episode of EMQs early and ad-free! And not only that… join Political Currency’s KITCHEN CABINET to enjoy early and ad-free listening, access to live EMQs recordings, and exclusive Political Currency merch. Subscribe now: patreon.com/politicalcurrency Production support: Caillin McDaid Producer: Rosie Stopher, James Shield and Miriam Hall  Executive Producers: Ellie Clifford Political Currency is a Persephonica Production and is part of the Acast Creator Network.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Subscribe now on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min
  6. EMQs: Christmas crises and cracker etiquette

    23/12/2024

    EMQs: Christmas crises and cracker etiquette

    Christmas is just days away now, so Ed Balls and George Osborne are getting into the season by reflecting on Christmas-time political emergencies that have interrupted the festivities over the years.  Meanwhile, Claudia Winkleman makes a guest appearance to ask the pair to weigh in on important matters: Should one read the joke first or place the crown after pulling a Christmas cracker? She also asks – mince pies or ice cream? And, of course, traitor or faithful?  The pair also consider which political figure they would want to cover in a political biography. And George reveals whether he and Theresa May still exchange Christmas cards …  You could have been listening to this episode of EMQs early and ad-free! And not only that… join Political Currency’s KITCHEN CABINET to enjoy early and ad-free listening, access to live EMQs recordings, and exclusive Political Currency merch. Subscribe now: patreon.com/politicalcurrency Production support: Caillin McDaid Producer: Rosie Stopher, James Shield and Miriam Hall  Executive Producers: Ellie Clifford Political Currency is a Persephonica Production and is part of the Acast Creator Network.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Subscribe now on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min

  7. 19/12/2024

    A lump of coal for Waspi women?

    David Cameron is revealed as our very special guest on Inside No 10: David Cameron - The First Six Months, out 30th December. Follow us wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you don’t miss this incredible conversation about what it really takes to run the government.  📺: Watch the trailer now! Plus: An alleged spy scandal that reportedly ensnared Prince Andrew has Ed Balls and George Osborne asking: is it as bad as it looks? Isn’t spying – which the Chinese national in question strongly denies he was doing – just a fact of life? We consider how to balance counterespionage with attempts to build a stronger economic relationship with China. Meanwhile, with 2024 drawing to a close, we review the party leaders’ performance. How worried should Keir Starmer be about the polls? Has he made a rod for his own back in handling the WASPI (Women Against State Pension Inequality) compensation matter? And how’s Kemi Badenoch doing in her new role as Tory leader?  And George and Ed hand out their awards for the political highs and lows of the year. Who had the worst speech? Whose was the best? And we review the most memorable moments of 2024, for both the right and the wrong reasons… Become a member of POLITICAL CURRENCY GOLD 🏅 to support the podcast, enjoy ad-free listening to all our episodes and receive early access to EMQs. Subscribe now: patreon.com/politicalcurrency or on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/politicalcurrency Production support: Caillin McDaid Producers: Miriam Hall, James Shield and Rosie Stopher Executive Producer: Ellie Clifford Political Currency is a Persephonica Production and is part of the Acast Creator Network. Subscribe now on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    58 min
  8. EMQs: Political Mishearings

    16/12/2024

    EMQs: Political Mishearings

    This week, George Osborne and Ed Balls consider: should economic decisions be confined to the Treasury and the Prime Minister? Or is the room for wider cabinet discussion?  Meanwhile, Lyanne Nicholl, the CEO of 50:50 Parliament – an organisation dedicated to driving more female representation in government – asks Ed and George to share their most positive words of wisdom for someone weighing a career in politics. The pair reveal the women they’ve encouraged to go into the government game, and where they think barriers persist.  They also mull the costs Britain would face were it to join the customs union – and is a Welsh referendum ever going to be a reality?  Plus, they share when mishearing something has led to some political awkwardness all round …  You could have been listening to this episode of EMQs early and ad-free! Become a member of POLITICAL CURRENCY GOLD 🏅 to support the podcast, enjoy ad-free listening to all our episodes and receive early access to EMQs. Subscribe now: patreon.com/politicalcurrency or on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/politicalcurrency Production support: Caillin McDaid Producer: Rosie Stopher and Miriam Hall  Executive Producers: Ellie Clifford Political Currency is a Persephonica Production and is part of the Acast Creator Network.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Subscribe now on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min
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Ed Balls and George Osborne take us behind closed doors into the rooms where decisions are made. Having battled it out across the despatch box, the former Chancellor and shadow chancellor now meet in the studio to discuss the decisions that affect the nation’s pockets. Our frenemies have the knowledge and experience to explain how good politics follows the economics - and expose how the powerful become powerless when faced with market forces and political currents they can’t control. Join us every Thursday. Send your messages or voice notes to questions@politicalcurrency.co.uk Find us on social media @polcurrency Political Currency is a Persephonica production. Subscribe now on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Persephonica
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    142
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Persephonica
  • Show Website
    Political Currency
  • Provider
    PERSEPHONICA LTD

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