Politics Weekly
Political analysis from the Guardian and Observer's top journalists and commentators.
Local elections, Scottish independence and breaking the Brexit deadlock - Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart is joined by Polly Toynbee, Rafael Behr and Ryan Shorthouse to discuss next week’s local council elections, Nicola Sturgeon’s Indyref2 announcement, and what obstacles lie ahead on the long road to Brexit. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
New politics and the far right – Politics Weekly podcast
Rowena Mason is joined by Ellie Mae O’Hagan, Katy Balls and Matthew Goodwin to discuss the Brexit party, Change UK and the European elections. Plus: how politics shifted to the right. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Brexit trick or treat? – Politics Weekly podcast
Sonia Sodha is joined by Owen Jones, Polly Toynbee and Will Tanner to discuss what Brexit horrors await. Plus: why people under 50 aren’t voting for the Tory party. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
All eyes on Jeremy Corbyn – Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart is joined by Lisa O’Carroll, Zoe Williams and Henry Newman to assess the chances of Corbyn and May burying the hatchet to reach a cross-party consensus on Brexit. Plus: we meet one of the environmental protesters who invaded parliament this week. And is Brexit bad for our mental…
Brexit hell breaks loose – Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart is joined by Jonathan Freedland, Dawn Foster and Patrick Wintour to discuss the threat of a no-deal Brexit. Plus: we hear about a new campaign to end dodgy working practices, and ponder the wisdom of a planned new statue of Margaret Thatcher. To support The Guardian’s independent journalism,…
The Brexit delusion: May to demand the impossible? – Politics Weekly podcast
Jessica Elgot is joined by Polly Toynbee, Martin Kettle and Aarti Shankar to discuss the latest round of fantasy Brexit. Plus: a short history of Brexit, and why MPs should pay their speeding fines. To support The Guardian’s independent journalism, visit theguardian.com/give/podcast
No deal, no problem? - Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart is joined by Dan Sabbagh, Michael Savage and Katy Balls to discuss the UK’s growing appetite for a no-deal Brexit . Also the view from Britain with John Harris and the view from Europe with Jennifer Rankin. Also up for discussion is parliament, proxy voting and pregnant MPs…
Back to the Brexit drawing board – Politics Weekly podcast
Jessica Elgot is joined by Rafael Behr, Owen Jones and Henry Newman to discuss what happens after this week’s tumultuous Brexit vote. Plus: is Brexit a disaster for public services?. To support The Guardian’s independent journalism, visit theguardian.com/give/podcast
Parliament takes back control – Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart is joined by Jonathan Freedland, Dawn Foster and Will Tanner to discuss the turmoil in the Commons ahead of next week’s Brexit vote. Plus: we talk to Harriet Harman about MP harassment, and look at the new 10-year plan for the NHS. To support The Guardian’s independent journalism,…
Project Fear-plus-plus-plus – Politics Weekly podcast
Jessica Elgot is joined by Rafael Behr, Susanna Rustin and Katy Balls to discuss Theresa May’s doomsday preparations. Plus: should Brexit be decided by a citizens assembly instead of parliament?. To support The Guardian’s independent journalism, visit theguardian.com/give/podcast
#Brexitshambles – Politics Weekly podcast
Jessica Elgot is joined by Jonathan Freedland, Lisa O’Carroll and Sam Lowe to review a whirlwind week in Westminster. Plus: Jon Henley on the gilets jaunes protest movement that has seized France. To support The Guardian’s independent journalism, visit theguardian.com/give/podcast
Countdown to the Brexit vote – Politics Weekly podcast
Jessica Elgot is joined by Owen Jones, Dan Sabbagh and Allie Renison to weigh the prospects for next week’s all-important vote. To support The Guardian’s independent journalism, visit theguardian.com/give/podcast
The cost of Brexit – Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart is joined by Larry Elliott, Aarti Shankar and Anand Menon to discuss the economic fallout from Brexit. Plus: the arcane rules for electing hereditary peers to the House of Lords. To support The Guardian’s independent journalism, visit theguardian.com/give/podcast
'A Brexit deal is within our grasp' – Politics Weekly podcast
Pippa Crerar is joined by Henry Newman, Jason Arthur and Polly Toynbee to discuss Theresa May’s negotiations. To support The Guardian’s independent journalism, visit theguardian.com/give/podcast
Judgment day for May – Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart is joined by Katy Balls, Jill Rutter and Randeep Ramesh to discuss Theresa May’s Brexit deal. To support The Guardian’s independent journalism, visit theguardian.com/give/podcast
Populism, Trump and the US midterms – Politics Weekly podcast
Pippa Crerar is joined by Gary Younge, Matthew Goodwin, Stephen Booth and Rafael Behr to discuss the results of the US midterms, and what the results mean for the tide of national populism around the world. Please support our work and help us keep the world informed. To fund us,…
Inside the campaign to stop Brexit – Today in Focus podcast
The Guardian has just launched Today in Focus, a daily news podcast that takes you behind the headlines. In this episode, we ask: who are the people trying to stop Brexit? We hear from James McGrory, the director of the People’s Vote campaign. Plus: a week on from the synagogue…
The Brexit budget and Merkel's long goodbye – Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart is joined by Matt Whittaker, Ryan Shorthouse and Anushka Asthana to discuss this week’s budget. Also this week: Jon Henley assesses Angela Merkel’s legacy. Please support our work and help us keep the world informed. To fund us, go to https://www.theguardian.com/give/podcast
How to change a prime minister – Politics Weekly podcast
Jessica Elgot is joined by Michael White, Katy Balls and John Crace to discuss Theresa May’s future. Also this week: Jonathan Holslag explains how patterns in history can help us predict today’s political upheavals. Please support our work and help us keep the world informed. To fund us, go to…
May's Brexit transition plan and the US midterms – Politics Weekly podcast
Pippa Crerar is joined by Jennifer Rankin, Aarti Shankar and Jonathan Lis to discuss the ever-lengthening Brexit process. Also this week: David Smith gives his predictions for the imminent US midterms. Please support our work and help us keep the world informed. To fund us, go to https://www.theguardian.com/give/podcast