618 episodes
Oh God, What Now? Podmasters
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4.6 • 140 Ratings
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Making sense of our political hell every Tuesday and Friday! Oh God, What Now? is the no-bulls**t politics podcast, making the unbearable bearable with top quality guests and analysis, plus poor quality jokes.
Regulars include: Dorian Lynskey, author of The Ministry Of Truth: A Biography of Orwell’s 1984 and host of Origin Story • Alex Andreou, writer, commentator, cook, actor, secret agent • Writer and commentator Ros Taylor • Rachel Cunliffe of the New Statesman • Writer and host of This Is Not A Drill Gavin Esler • Hannah Fearn of the i paper • Comedian Matt Green • New Statesman policy and politics corresponent Zoë Grünewald • Group Editor Andrew Harrison • Journalist Marie Le Conte • Podmasters Managing Editor Jacob Jarvis
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Bark at the Honeymoon
Prime Minister Starmer (still getting used to that) faced his first PMQs this week. How did he do? And does Sunak make a better opposition leader than he does PM? Plus, Kamala Harris is all but confirmed as the Democratic nominee. What attack lines can we expect from the RNC now? Can the oldest presidential nominee in US history, Donald Trump, even afford to fund any more after splurging ageism attacks on Biden? And in the Extra Bit for subscribers: Andy Murray quit, Southgate quit, Biden quit and Liz Truss just won’t quit. The panel discusses when to call it a day and the dangers of outstaying your welcome.
We’re on YouTube!: https://www.youtube.com/@ohgodwhatnow
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Presented by Dorian Lynskey with Yasmeen Serhan, Marie Le Conte and Alex Andreou. Producer: Chris Jones. Audio production by Alex Rees. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor Andrew Harrison. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production.
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Bark at the Honeymoon
Prime Minister Starmer (still getting used to that) faced his first PMQs this week. How did he do? And does Sunak make a better opposition leader than he does PM? Plus, Kamala Harris is all but confirmed as the Democratic nominee. What attack lines can we expect from the RNC now? Can the oldest presidential nominee in US history, Donald Trump, even afford to fund any more after splurging ageism attacks on Biden? And in the Extra Bit for subscribers: Andy Murray quit, Southgate quit, Biden quit and Liz Truss just won’t quit. The panel discusses when to call it a day and the dangers of outstaying your welcome.
We’re on YouTube!: https://www.youtube.com/@ohgodwhatnow
Presented by Dorian Lynskey with Yasmeen Serhan, Marie Le Conte and Alex Andreou. Producer: Chris Jones. Audio production by Alex Rees. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor Andrew Harrison. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. -
Wake Me Up Before You Go, Joe
President Joe Biden’s decision not to run for a second term wasn’t exactly a shock, but what does it mean for the race for the White House? And could Vice President Kamala Harris beat Trump if she were the Democratic nominee? Rolling Stone Magazine politics reporter and co-host of our companion podcast American Friction Nikki McCann Rámirez, joins the panel. Plus, Keir Starmer’s been busy improving relations with Europe. No, we’re not rejoining the EU before you ask, but could things be about to get better with Labour at the helm?
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Presented by Ros Taylor, with Jonn Elledge, Seth Thévoz and guest Nikki McCann Rámirez. Producer: Chris Jones. Audio production by: Robin Leeburn. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production.
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Special: When the Ministers talked to OGWN
Keir Starmer’s new cabinet is full of our past guests. So we thought, why not revisit some of those classic interviews to see what they tell us about the big figures of the new era of politics? Come back in time as we talk to David Lammy, Bridget Phillipson, Wes Streeting, Lisa Nandy and Ed Miliband on episodes of Remainiacs and The Bunker of yore. The moral: If you want to get into Cabinet, be a guest on our podcast…
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Presented by Andrew Harrison. Produced by Tom Taylor. Theme music by Cornershop. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production.
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The Great British Brakes Off
King Prince Charles makes his first speech of Labour era, announcing a raft of legislation that will “take the brakes off Britain”. What was in it, what wasn’t and what does it all say about how Starmer will govern? Plus, with election candidates under increasing threat of abuse and harassment, what can be done to make the job safer? And in the Extra Bit for subscribers, if you absolutely HAD to save the Tories from extinction, how would you do it?
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Presented by Dorian Lynskey with Hannah Fearn and Rachel Cunliffe. Producer: Chris Jones. Audio production by: Robin Leeburn. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production.
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Trump: The shot heard around the world
The assassination attempt against Donald Trump shocks the world. Has it handed Trump an unbeatable advantage in the Presidential election? And can Biden withdraw now even if he wants to? Plus, England’s moment of national euphoria in the Euros is fated not to happen. Is the football-based feelgood factor in politics real or just a figment of the collective imagination – or both?
• The Pension Confident Podcast from PensionBee aims to improve listeners’ understanding of personal finance – whether that’s helping you to navigate the cost of living crisis, exploring the impact of your relationship status on your finances or discussing how to teach kids about money. Listen to the latest episode here.
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Presented by Andrew Harrison with Marie le Conte, Ros Taylor and Alex Andreou. Production by Alex Andreou. Theme music by Cornershop. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production.
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Customer Reviews
Goodbye Alex R
I know it’s a serious podcast and all but Alex Rees has such a sexy voice when he reads the closing credits…! Thank you and good luck with your next adventure. (Love the rest of you as well).
My go-to for news
I LOVE Oh God, What Now? The world is so DARK right now, so sometimes I have trouble getting up the *will* to face the news. I love this pod because it’s a fresh take that acts as a “spoon full of sugar” as I keep up-to-date of what’s going on in the world. That’s why it’s my go-to for news, never miss an episode!
Troll Farms in Ohio?
I’m listening to the back catalog to get Brexit history. The November 10, 2017 episode talks disinformation, bots, and troll farms. Then mentions a troll farm in Ohio. Huh? Maybe it was a joke but no one laughed. I wish I could post a photo but go ahead and look up trolls in Dayton Ohio.
Otherwise….great show.