208 episodes
Politics Weekly UK The Guardian
-
- News
-
-
4.2 • 174 Ratings
-
Guardian political columnist John Harris hosts a cast of voices from up and down the country as well as across the political spectrum to analyse the week’s political news. For US Politics with Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland, make sure to search 'Politics Weekly America' wherever you get your podcasts
-
Politics Weekly UK is on holiday – episode round-up podcast
Politics Weekly UK is taking a break for the summer. John Harris will be back on Thursday 7 September, and in the meantime you can listen to our previous episodes here.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
-
The best of 2023 (so far): Politics Weekly UK
Politics Weekly UK is on holiday for the next couple of weeks. But we’ve chosen some of our favourite interviews from this year for you to listen to. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
-
Keir Starmer’s Labour: hope or despair? – Politics Weekly UK
Keir Starmer’s Labour party looks closer to power than at any point over the past 13 years, but where is the sense of optimism and vision for the future? The Guardian’s John Harris is joined by political reporter Aletha Adu and columnist Polly Toynbee. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
-
Zac Goldsmith on the Tory green climbdown – Politics Weekly UK podcast
As images of wildfires, heatwaves and typhoons spread across the world, the UK government has hinted it could backtrack on its own green commitments. The Guardian’s John Harris is joined by the Conservative peer and former international climate minister Zac Goldsmith and the Guardian’s political editor Pippa Crerar to discuss why the Conservatives and Labour struggle with climate policy. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
-
Selby and Ainsty: is this where Rishi Sunak flops? – Politics Weekly UK
The Selby and Ainsty byelection holds the highest stakes for Rishi Sunak and the Conservatives. Can Labour overturn a 20,000-plus majority? The Guardian’s John Harris goes to the constituency to see what people think. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
-
There’s no money left (again) – Politics Weekly UK podcast
UK wages have risen at a faster pace than expected but inflation is still worryingly high. The Conservatives seem to be edging back towards austerity and Labour doesn’t want to offer ‘false hope’ on the economy. Is the politics of hope dead? The Guardian’s John Harris is joined by former Tory minister David Gauke and Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Customer Reviews
John Harris is insufferable
I don’t disagree with his sentiment, but if I have to hear John Harris say “so-called cost-of-living crisis…but it’s really a social emergency” one more time, I will lose my mind. STOP TRYING TO MAKE FETCH HAPPEN!!!
Awful
My experience with this podcast left much to be desired, as it failed to deliver the necessary elements for an engaging and memorable listening journey. Unfortunately, the hosts' monotonous delivery hindered the potential for a captivating experience. Moreover, the podcast's production quality was subpar, resulting in distractions and detracting from the overall enjoyment. The lack of structure and excessively long episodes further contributed to a lackluster and forgettable experience. Additionally, the guest selection failed to impress, missing the opportunity to bring fresh insights and perspectives to the table. In today's vast array of exceptional podcasts, this particular offering fell short of meeting even the most basic standards of quality and entertainment. I encourage exploring alternative options that showcase engaging hosts, well-produced episodes, and thought-provoking content to ensure a truly fulfilling podcast listening experience.
Really bad audio
Terrible sound quality and audio editing. Do the producers even listen to the episodes before publishing them? Episodes have audio bits in them that are clearly not meant for publication.