Bedste The New Statesman-podcasts (2025)

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Gordon Brown on the “cruel” two-child benefit cap 24:27

1d ago24:27

24:27

The former Labour prime minister speaks to the New Statesman Podcast about how the government can reduce levels of child poverty. Read: Gordon Brown: the moral economist Submit a question for a future episode: You Ask Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Brentrance 25:38

16h ago25:38

25:38

Starmer has sealed the deal with the EU, U-turned on winter fuel, and made a marked departure on the UK's stance on Israel. This has been a big week for Labour, but how will it wash with the public? Anoosh Chakelian is drawn by the New Statesman's political editor Andrew Marr, senior editor George Eaton, and senior data journalist Ben Walker. Sign …

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This house believes private schools should be abolished 48:27

4d ago48:27

48:27

Seven per cent of British children attend private school – a tiny minority – and yet they retain a grip on our elite institutions. The latest figures show that 65% of judges, 44% of newspaper columnists and 23% of MPs were independently educated. Fee-paying schools, however, do not merely cater for the privileged few, but hard-working aspirational …

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Alice Vincent: rediscovering music after trauma 30:49

6d ago30:49

30:49

In our teenage years, music can be everything. But as we age, our relationship with music changes. Alice Vincent was a music journalist for many years, and in this frank conversation tells Kate Mossman how childbirth, PTSD and depression turned her love of music into something darker. In her new book, Hark: How women listen, Alice recounts her ques…

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Should we abolish the Treasury? 17:10

8d ago17:10

17:10

“Having moved on from Blue Labour, which other policies will Turquoise Labour adopt from the far right?"; “Given that they are a break on everything, should the Treasury department be abolished?”; “What would happen if Labour and the Conservatives got completely wiped out at the general election and the Lib Dems and Greens also had bad polling resu…

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Starmer moves right on immigration 31:46

9d ago31:46

31:46

This week saw potentially the boldest moment of Keir Starmer’s leadership, as the Government announced its white paper - Restoring Control over the Immigration System. According to the Prime Minister, it marks a a significant overhaul of UK immigration policy. The headlines, however, have been less kind - focussing on the wording of his speech anno…

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An American in the Vatican 32:27

11d ago32:27

32:27

For the first time, the Conclave of cardinals at the Vatican have elected an American pope. Pope Leo XIV has ascended to the papacy following the death of his modernising predecessor, Pope Francis. Katie Stallard is joined by writer Madoc Cairns and the New Statesman’s Finn McRedmond to discuss Francis’s legacy and Leo’s future. Read: Pope Francis'…

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Turner at 250: why Britain's most influential artist still matters 37:54

13d ago37:54

37:54

2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of Joseph Mallord William Turner, widely celebrated as Britain's greatest landscape painter. -- YOUR NEXT EPISODE: The untold story of Picasso's muses -- Yet, beyond the familiar image of the "painter of light", Turner was a complex figure whose radical art often baffled his contemporaries. Tom Gatti me…

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Do the Greens need a more charismatic leader? 23:05

15d ago23:05

23:05

The team answer questions on the Green party's charisma issue, how Reform's power in local council could hurt their overall polling, and whether too many Lib Dems are vegan. Rachel Cunliffe is joined by Ben Walker, Megan Kenyon, and George Eaton. Listen to our episode on constitutional issues Submit a question for a future episode: You Ask Us Hoste…

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The Labour party is turning in on itself 32:44

17d ago32:44

32:44

Tom McTague, the incoming editor of the New Statesman, joins Andrew Marr to discuss Labour's rocky week following Reform's dramatic wins, the India and US trade deals, and also his vision for the future of the publication. Read more: New Statesman International Submit a question for a future episode: You Ask Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac…

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A year undercover on the far right 28:42

18d ago28:42

28:42

The far right now makes up a third of terrorism convictions and a majority of referrals to the governments Prevent counter-radicalisation scheme But what fuels the far-right and how influential are they becoming? Harry Shukman, journalist and researcher at HOPE not hate, an anti-fascist organisation, went undercover with the British far right to fi…

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100 years of The Great Gatsby 49:44

20d ago49:44

49:44

Tom Gatti meets authors Sarah Churchwell and Erica Wagner to discuss why The Great Gatsby is still relevant a century after it was published. Considered by many to be the great American novel, F. Scott Fitzgerald's iconic tale of ambition, class and the American dream continues to resonate today. Sarah Churchwell and Erica Wagner joined Tom Gatti a…

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Reform wins: dire for Labour, existential for Tories 24:23

23d ago24:23

24:23

Yesterday elections took place up and down the country, for councils, six mayoral contests, and a by-election. What we’re looking at today is a big win for Nigel Farage’s Reform - and a seismic shift in British politics. Hannah Barnes is joined by senior data journalist Ben Walker and senior editor George Eaton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva…

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Trump finally invests in Ukraine 23:17

24d ago23:17

23:17

Overnight, Ukraine and the United States have signed a long-awaited minerals deal. Hannah Barnes is joined by political editor Andrew Marr and international editor Megan Gibson to discuss what this means for Ukraine's security and the future of the conflict with Russia, and later in the episode the team look at Mark Carney's anti-Trump win in Canad…

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Trump's 100 day fight with democracy 35:18

25d ago35:18

35:18

In the short period which has elapsed since Donald Trump took office (again) in January, he has slashed public health funding, gone after education, attacked media freedom, and challenged the authority of the legal system of the courts. Some of this seems outright reckless, but some of the actions taken by this Trump administration mirror the polit…

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Do billionaires truly benefit the country? 17:17

29d ago17:17

17:17

The politics team answers listener questions on council tax, the voters ignored by Labour and the Tories, and the true value of billionaires. Hannah Barnes is joined by Andrew Marr and Rachel Cunliffe. Sign up to the New Statesman's daily politics newsletter: Morning Call Submit a question for a future episode: You Ask Us Hosted on Acast. See acast…

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Ukraine peace talks crumble 24:13

1M ago24:13

24:13

After the purported 'Easter truce' fighting has resumed in Ukraine and Russia, meanwhile peace talks in the West have broken down with the US speaking to Russia separately. Hannah Barnes is joined by Andrew Marr to discuss this week in UK politics, and later in the episode by Rachel Cunliffe and George Eaton to look at Reform UK's surging popularit…

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This isn't China's first rodeo (or trade war) 32:23

1M ago32:23

32:23

China's modern history is also a story about trade. So how will the echoes of the past 200 years shape the trade war that Donald Trump has waged on the world's second largest economy? Katie Stallard is joined by Rana Mitter and Kevin Xu. Read: What will China look like in 20 years Read: Interconnected Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…

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Should we have an elected House of Lords? 31:45

1M ago31:45

31:45

Former senior civil servant Jill Rutter joins the podcast to answer listener questions on the inner workings of government. This episode is hosted by the New Statesman's associate political editor, Rachel Cunliffe. Sign up to the New Statesman's daily politics newsletter: Morning Call Submit a question for a future episode: You Ask Us Hosted on Aca…

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America's greatest hoax 23:39

1M ago23:39

23:39

How did a joke gone awry in 1967 forever changed the nation’s relationship with the truth? Rachel Cunliffe is joined by Phil Tinline, a regular writer for the New Statesman and author of the new book Ghosts of Iron Mountain: The Hoax that Duped America and its Sinister Legacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Big Pharma: Gaming the system 25:42

1M ago25:42

25:42

Major pharmaceutical companies - or Big Pharma - research, develop and distribute medicines and treatments that we rely upon. However, their pursuit of commercial interests has often led to accusations of prioritising profits over the healthcare of patients both in the UK and beyond. Katie Stallard is joined by doctor and medical commentator Dr Phi…

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Can the government’s AI Action Plan drive innovation and growth in the UK? 20:22

1M ago20:22

20:22

Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s new 50-point AI Opportunities Action Plan aims to drive national growth and transform public services. In this episode host Jon Bernstein talks to AWS Director of Technology for the UK Public Sector Holly Ellis, and Director of Government Innovation Policy at Tony Blair Institute for Global Change Alexander losad about…

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Runcorn by-election decisive for British politics 27:23

1M ago27:23

27:23

The first of May is set to be a big day for local government with council elections, mayoral races, and even a by-election taking place. Rachel Cunliffe is joined by senior data journalist Ben Walker to discuss what's being contested and where the polls stand at the moment. Read more from Ben here Sign up to the New Statesman's daily politics newsl…

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A big bad week for money 22:28

1M ago22:28

22:28

Thanks to Donald Trump and his dodgy formula, last week tariffs were applied to countries all over the world. Consequently, the stock markets had their worst downturn since the pandemic. And economists warned of a weakened dollar, trade wars, and global recession. The White House denied for days that the US would back down on the tariffs. Until yes…

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Strongman at The Hague: The fall of Duterte 25:10

2M ago25:10

25:10

Rodrigo Duterte led a bloody war on drugs — now he faces The Hague. As the former Philippine president is brought closer to justice, what could his fall could mean for other powerful figures with ICC warrants, including Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu? Katie Stallard is joined by photojournalist Basilio Sepe and political scientist Kelebogile…

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Gordon Brown on the “cruel” two-child benefit cap 24:27

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Brentrance 25:38

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This house believes private schools should be abolished 48:27

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Alice Vincent: rediscovering music after trauma 30:49

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Should we abolish the Treasury? 17:10

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Starmer moves right on immigration 31:46

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An American in the Vatican 32:27

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Turner at 250: why Britain's most influential artist still matters 37:54

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Do the Greens need a more charismatic leader? 23:05

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The Labour party is turning in on itself 32:44

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A year undercover on the far right 28:42

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100 years of The Great Gatsby 49:44

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Reform wins: dire for Labour, existential for Tories 24:23

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Trump finally invests in Ukraine 23:17

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Trump's 100 day fight with democracy 35:18

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Do billionaires truly benefit the country? 17:17

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Ukraine peace talks crumble 24:13

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This isn't China's first rodeo (or trade war) 32:23

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Should we have an elected House of Lords? 31:45

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America's greatest hoax 23:39

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Big Pharma: Gaming the system 25:42

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Can the government’s AI Action Plan drive innovation and growth in the UK? 20:22

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Runcorn by-election decisive for British politics 27:23

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A big bad week for money 22:28

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Strongman at The Hague: The fall of Duterte 25:10

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