Politics Weekly
Political analysis from the Guardian and Observer's top journalists and commentators.
The conservatives shaking up the Republican party: Politics Weekly Extra
As Donald Trump prepares to address the crowds at the Conservative Political Action Conference this weekend, Jonathan Freedland speaks to Evan McMullin, who is leading the charge to create an alternative option to the current Republican party for conservatives. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Can Johnson stick to his roadmap? Politics Weekly podcast
Jessica Elgot and Polly Toynbee discuss the government’s latest plans to exit lockdown. Richard Partington and Charlotte Alldritt look ahead to next week’s budget, and Larry Elliott and Katy Balls discuss the man behind the budget, Rishi Sunak.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Biden tackles white supremacy in town hall: Politics Weekly Extra
As Joe Biden visited Milwaukee, Wisconsin this week, our guest presenter Kenya Evelyn spoke to the state representative David Bowen about the administration’s early obligations to the Black voters who swung the election in the Democrats’ favour, racial equity in pandemic and vaccine plans, and how the president should combat…
The government has cancel culture on its mind: Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart and Gaby Hinsliff discuss vaccine passports and the government’s push for legislation to protect free speech in English universities. Aamna Modhin speaks to Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones about why the Conservative party needs to do better with black British voters. Plus, Peter Walker, Sarah Boseley and Rob Hutton try to…
Democrats use emotion at Senate impeachment trial: Politics Weekly Extra – podcast
Jonathan Freedland is joined by Prof Sarah Binder of the Brookings Institution and George Washington University to look at what has happened in Senate trial proceedings so far, and what is most likely yet to come. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Hotel quarantine – too little too late? Politics Weekly podcast
Jessica Elgot and John Crace look at why the latest coronavirus travel restrictions might not work the way the government expects. Plus, Helen Davidson and Jon Henley on how the world sees the UK’s Covid response. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Biden to welcome more refugees: Politics Weekly Extra
This week Jonathan Freedland speaks to David Miliband. The former UK foreign secretary and current president of the International Rescue Committee explains why Joe Biden’s announcement on Thursday about resettling thousands of refugees in the US is important, following Donald Trump’s abandonment of the cause.. Help support our independent journalism…
Vaccines cause for celebration and of concern: Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart and Sonia Sodha talk about what’s happening in Westminster, Lisa O’Carroll reports from the border in Northern Ireland and Polly Mackenzie and Torsten Bell discuss the £20 uplift in universal credit.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Biden's pandemic problem: Politics Weekly Extra podcast
Jonathan Freedland speaks to the Pulitzer prize-winning author and journalist Laurie Garrett about what Joe Biden needs to do to get a grip on the Covid crisis in the US. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Covid death toll raises questions for Johnson: Politics Weekly podcast
Jessica Elgot and Michael Savage discuss the UK’s Covid response. Patrick Wintour and Bronwen Maddox look at how a Biden presidency might affect UK foreign policy. Plus, Rajeev Syal speak to the new head of Unison, Christina McAnea, about the ‘day of reckoning’ coming for the government. Help support our…
Biden and Harris get to work: Politics Weekly Extra
It was a day that many had waited a long time for. Jonathan Freedland and Richard Wolffe break down what happened on inauguration day 2021, as Donald Trump fled to Florida, and Joe Biden signed 17 executive orders, overturning much of the work of his predecessor. Help support our independent…
A return to 'nasty' politics: Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart and Peter Walker discuss the latest on the vaccine rollout and universal credit. Severin Carrell examines the upcoming Scottish Labour leadership contest. Plus, Miatta Fahnbulleh and Will Tanner discuss ‘levelling up’. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Trump impeached again – now what? Politics Weekly Extra podcast
Jonathan Freedland talks to Noah Feldman, who testified for the Democrats in the president’s first impeachment hearing. They discuss the various consequences for Trump after the House of Representatives voted to impeach him for the second time. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Rashford takes on the government – again: Politics Weekly podcast
Jessica Elgot is joined by Rafael Behr to talk about a week of confusion over lockdown rules and free school meals. Lisa O’Carroll updates us on how Brexit has affected UK trade with the EU so far. Plus, Stephen Bush and Rachel Shabi discuss the potential for 2021 to be…
Capitol on fire as Georgia votes blue: Politics Weekly Extra
Jonathan Freedland and Kenya Evelyn discuss the chaotic scenes that took place in Washington DC on Wednesday. Plus, Sam Levine on how the Democrats flipped the Senate. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
New year, new lockdown: Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart and Polly Toynbee discuss the latest Covid restrictions and the government’s vaccine rollout plans. Plus, Sally Weale speaks to the former education secretary Estelle Morris about what Gavin Williamson should do next. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
What Trump's call means for Georgia Senate races: Politics Weekly Extra
In a bonus episode ahead of one of the most influential moments for Joe Biden’s presidency before he’s even taken office, Jonathan Freedland and David Smith discuss a call made by the outgoing president to a state legislator in Georgia that could spell more trouble for Donald Trump.. Help support…
What to expect from US politics in 2021: Politics Weekly Extra
Jonathan Freedland, Kenya Evelyn, Lauren Gambino and Richard Wolffe look ahead to what we can expect from the first year of Joe Biden’s presidency. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
A message for 2021: Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart tells us what to expect from UK politics in 2021. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
A year like no other: Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart, Jessica Elgot, John Crace and Peter Walker run through the many political headlines that made a splash in 2020. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod