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Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte tackle the week's big political news with the help of spreadsheets full of polling data and binders full of fun! New guests each week help them look at Britain and the world, as the news happens.

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    • Jul 14, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    46: Joe & Marie, Honourable Misfits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 41:21


    This is a special episode of Polling Politics to celebrate the release of Marie's new book Honourable Misfits: A Brief History of Britain's Weirdest, Unluckiest and Most Outrageous MPs. In the episode Joe and Marie discuss everything from 'Freedom Day' to which government department Jack Grealish should run. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. Produced by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button. This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com and for sales and advertising email nick@podotpods.com

    45: London Eyed (with Tony Travers)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 20:45


    For our final pre-Super Thursday special, Deltapoll's Joe Twyman is joined by Professor Tony Travers from the London School of Economics to discuss all things London. Can Shaun Bailey outperform Zac Goldsmith? What does a big mandate mean for Sadiq Khan? And who will win the battle of Count Binface vs Laurence Fox? Presented by Joe Twyman. With Tony Travers. Produced by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button. This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com and for sales and advertising email nick@podotpods.com

    44: Hartlepoll (with Sienna Rodgers)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 16:04


    For the third episode of Polling Politics' mini-series about #elections2021, we're looking at the Hartlepool by-election, where shock polls give the Conservatives a significant lead over the incumbents, Labour. To unravel the situation in Hartlepool (and give her thoughts on what would constitute a good or bad night for Labour more generally), Deltapoll's Joe Twyman is joined by Sienna Rodgers, Editor of LabourList.Presented by Joe Twyman. With Sienna Rodgers. Produced by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button. This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com and for sales and advertising email nick@podotpods.com

    43: The Scotch Tape (with Ailsa Henderson and Mark Shephard)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 22:54


    For the second episode of Polling Politics' mini-series about #elections2021, we turn our attention to Scotland. Has Anas Sarwar inspired a revival in Scottish Labour? Are the Greens going to be very happy next Friday? And what does the birth of the Alba party mean for the SNP and the possibility of a mandate for #IndyRef2? Joe Twyman from Deltapoll is joined for this discussion by Professor Ailsa Henderson from the University of Edinburgh who also runs the Scottish Election Study, and by Dr Mark Shephard from the University of Strathclyde.Presented by Joe Twyman. With Ailsa Henderson and Mark Shephard. Produced by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button. This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com and for sales and advertising email nick@podotpods.com

    42: Wales Watching (with Roger Awan-Scully and Lauren McEvatt)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 19:14


    Polling Politics is back for a mini-series of bitesized episodes about what Joe is calling 'Super Thursday'. First up: Wales. How has covid impacted Labour and Mark Drakeford? Is Welsh independence a 'thing'? And why do some parties want to abolish devolution? Joe is joined by Roger Awan-Scully from Cardiff University, who also chairs the Political Studies Association, and Conservative commentator and former Wales SpAd, Lauren McEvatt.Presented by Joe Twyman. With Roger Awan-Scully and Lauren McEvatt. Produced by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button. This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com and for sales and advertising email nick@podotpods.com

    41: This is not an actual episode of Polling Politics (with Producer Nick)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 3:51


    Producer Nick is making a new podcast documentary called The Town That Didn't Stare and he wanted to play you the trailer. You can subscribe below: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-town-that-didnt-stare/id1518550835 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hfjyEfdFGXW1ELYX1rAxw?si=ciCRTtu1QleTR8NmHIE06g Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzUwMjc0NjAucnNz

    40: Labour Of Love, Actually (with Ayesha Hazarika & Bethany Wheatley)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 34:27


    On this week's episode of Polling Politics, we look at the state of the General Election the day before the country goes to the polls. To do so, Joe and Marie are joined by Ayesha Hazarika, a former Labour advisor and editor of the Londoner's diary, and Bethany Wheatley, former Digital Director of the Conservatives. We also touch base with Ladbrokes' Matthew Shaddick to run through the seats that have had the most money placed on them over the election. This podcast is sponsored by Ladbrokes. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. With Ayesha Hazarika and Bethany Wheatley. And Matthew Shaddick. Produced by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button. This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com (http://podotpods.com/) and for sales and advertising email nick@podotpods.com

    39: Green Mean Singing Machine (with Jonathan Bartley)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2019 36:37


    On this week's Polling Politics, Joe and Marie are joined by Jonathan Bartley co-leader of the Green Party (and the first party leader in this election cycle to face the infamous PP scrutiny) to discuss environmentalism, tactical voting and karaoke. We also talk to Matthew Shaddick from Ladbrokes about 2019's potential Portillo moments. This podcast is sponsored by Ladbrokes. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. With Jonathan Bartley. Produced by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button. This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com (http://podotpods.com/) and for sales and advertising email nick@podotpods.com

    38: The (Night)Mayor Before Christmas (with Rory Stewart)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2019 29:41


    On this week's Polling Politics, Joe and Marie are joined by former Tory minister and newly independent London mayoral candidate, Rory Stewart. They discuss his ambitions for London, why he thinks Sadiq Khan will be the next Prime Minister, and whether Pret is the most Remain of all chain restaurants. We also dial up Matthew Shaddick from Ladbrokes to see whether Dominic Raab might be upset in Esher and Walton. This podcast is sponsored by Ladbrokes. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. With Rory Stewart. Produced by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button. This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com (http://podotpods.com/) and for sales and advertising email nick@podotpods.com

    37: Rising To The Debait (with Henry Zeffman)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 27:58


    On this week's Polling Politics, Joe and Marie are joined by The Times' political correspondent Henry Zeffman to discuss the first Boris vs Jez debate, how the election is shaping up around the country, and whether people trust that the election will be conducted fairly. We also touch base with Matthew Shaddick from Ladbrokes to get the latest on Ashfield, one of the most extraordinary battles of this campaign. This podcast is sponsored by Ladbrokes. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. With Henry Zeffman. Produced by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button. This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com (http://podotpods.com/) and for sales and advertising email nick@podotpods.com

    36: Doorstep Into Christmas (with Abby Tomlinson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 28:03


    On this week's Polling Politics, Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte are joined by Labour and People's Vote activist Abby Tomlinson to discuss how things are shaking up for the Remain coalition, what the Labour doorstep is like, and at what point you should switch to spirits on election night. We also touch base with Ladbrokes' Matthew Shaddick to talk about the hot seat of Canterbury. This podcast is sponsored by Ladbrokes. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. With Abby Tomlinson. Produced by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button. This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com (http://podotpods.com/) and for sales and advertising email nick@podotpods.com

    35: Ready, Set, Go! (with Will Jennings)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2019 32:52


    Polling Politics is back for the 2019 General Election! To kick things off, Joe and Marie are joined by Professor Will Jennings from the University of Southampton to talk through polls (opinion and exit), parties and Prime Ministers (not to mention when Christmas starts). We also touch base with Matthew Shaddick from Ladbrokes to get the latest runners and riders, and the view from the hot seat of Kensington. This podcast is sponsored by Ladbrokes. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. With Professor Will Jennings. Produced by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button. This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com and for sales and advertising email nick@podotpods.com

    34: Polling Politics Hits The Road! (with Alex Kealy)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 52:20


    On this week's Polling Politics, we're coming to you live from Podcast Live in Euston. Joe and Marie are joined by comedian Alex Kealy (and some audience participation) to discuss the triumvirate of s**tshows: Labour, the Tories, and Brexit. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. With Alex Kealy. Produced and edited by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button. This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com (http://podotpods.com/) and for sales and advertising email nick@podotpods.com

    33: XOXO Gossip Girls (with... Marie Le Conte?!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2019 29:33


    On this week's Polling Politics, Joe Twyman is interviewing Marie Le Conte about her new book, Haven't You Heard?. They touch upon gossip, nudity (both with and without a chainsaw/with and without an Alan Mak blanket) and the French phrase for having your arse stuck between two chairs. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. Produced and edited by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button. This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com (http://podotpods.com/) and for sales and advertising email nick@podotpods.com

    32: Our New Prime Minister (with Stella Creasy)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2019 47:02


    On this week's Polling Politics, Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte are joined by Stella Creasy, Labour MP for Walthamstow. They're discussing our new Prime Minster, Boris Johnson, as well as the new Lib Dem leader, Jo Swinson, the hot weather and a suprisingly lengthy amount of chat about Colchester... Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. With Stella Creasy. Produced and edited by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button. This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com (http://podotpods.com/) and for sales and advertising email nick@podotpods.com

    31: TyrannoBoris Rex (with Anoosh Chakelian)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2019 33:42


    On this week's Polling Politics, Marie Le Conte and Joe Twyman are joined by the New Statesman's Anoosh Chakelian to discuss Boris Johnson's seemingly unstoppable march to No.10. They also touch upon Labour's ongoing anti-semitism crisis, the demise of the BBC's This Week and whether we really went to the moon. We also speak to Newgate's Simon Gentry about the modern menace that is: e-scooters. This podcast is sponsored by Newgate Communications. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. With Anoosh Chakelian. And Simon Gentry from Newgate. Produced and edited by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button. This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com (http://podotpods.com/) and for sales and advertising email nick@podotpods.com

    30: Inside John Curtice (with Professor John Curtice)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2019 44:46


    On this week's Polling Politics, Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte are joined by political science legend, Professor Sir John Curtice, the face of Britain's exit poll. Before that, they discuss the news that Kim Darroch has resigned as the UK's ambassador to the US, but once Sir John is on it's polls, polls, polls. This podcast is sponsored by Newgate Communications. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. With Professor Sir John Curtice. And Simon Gentry from Newgate. Produced and edited by Nick Hilton for Podot. Theme music by Joe Button. This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com (http://podotpods.com/) and for sales and advertising email nick@podotpods.com

    29: Job Hunting (with Sebastian Payne)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2019 36:33


    On this week's Polling Politics, Marie Le Conte and Joe Twyman are back to discuss Britain's biggest job search. They're joined by the Financial Times' Sebastian Payne to talk Boris, Hunt and whether you'd return a wallet if you found it in the street. This podcast is sponsored by Newgate Communications. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. With Sebastian Payne. And Simon Gentry from Newgate. Produced and edited by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button. This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com and for sales and advertising email nick@podotpods.com

    28: The Emperor's New Wall (with Nicky Woolf)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2019 38:51


    On this week's episode, Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte are joined by New Statesman USA's Nicky Woolf to discuss Brexit, Anglo-American self-conceptions, the shutdown, the wall, and the field of democratic nominees. We also consider the country that most Brits would like to move to and check in with Sarbjit from Smarkets to find out how the betting markets have been moving this week. This podcast is sponsored by Smarkets. Visit https://smarkets.com/politics for more. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. With Nicky Woolf. Produced by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button. This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com and for sales and advertising email nick@podotpods.com

    27: Slow News Day (with Chris Cook)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2019 34:21


    On this week's Polling Politics, Joe Tywman and Marie Le Conte are joined by Chris Cook, former Newsnight policy editor now working at media start-up Tortoise. They discuss Brexit, a possible general election, slooooow news, the restoration of the Stuarts, and reality TV. We also check in with Sarbjit from Smarkets to see whether any of the intractable Brexit markets are moving, and if Kamala Harris has thrown US political betting open. This podcast is sponsored by Smarkets. Visit https://smarkets.com/politics for more. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. With Chris Cook. Produced by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button. This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com and for sales and advertising email nick@podotpods.com

    26: Brexit Party Pooping (with Tim Bale)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2019 39:12


    On this week's Polling Politics, Joe and Marie are joined by Tim Bale, Professor of Politics at Queen Mary and key cog in the ESRC's Party Members Project. They'll be discussing the historic defeat of May's Brexit deal, the no confidence motion in the government, as well as the past and future of political party membership and whether you've all made New Year's Resolutions (if you haven't, recommending Polling Politics to friends on a weekly basis would be a good place to start). We also check in with Sarbjit from Smarkets to find out how the betting markets have responded to the latest twists and turns in the Brexit saga. This podcast is sponsored by Smarkets. Visit https://smarkets.com/politics for more. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. With Tim Bale. Produced by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button. This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com and for sales and advertising email nick@podotpods.com

    25: Happy Xmas, Brexit Isn't Over (with Anand Menon and Sienna Rodgers)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2018 45:07


    Deck the halls with polls and politics, it's the Polling Politics Christmas Special! This week, Joe and Marie are joined by Anand Menon from the UK in a Changing Europe institute to look back on a Brexity 2018, and LabourList editor Sienna Rodgers to look ahead to what promises to be an equally tumultuous (and Brexity) 2019. There's also crackers, champagne, an indecent amount of Christmas related polling, and a secret santa gift for the ages. We also check in with our friend Sarbjit Bakhshi from Christmas to look at the highs and lows of political risk in 2018 and the big pressure points for 2019. This podcast is sponsored by Smarkets. Visit [https://smarkets.com/politics](https://smarkets.com/politics) for more. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. With Anand Menon and Sienna Rodgers. Produced by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button. This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com and for sales and advertising email nick@podotpods.com

    24: The Case for a People's Vote (with Alastair Campbell)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2018 57:38


    On this week's episode, Joe and Marie are joined by Alastair Campbell, author, journalist and former Press Secretary and Director of Strategy to Tony Blair. On the agenda this week: a no confidence vote in Theresa May and the seemingly doomed path of Brexit. Alastair also discusses his work with the People's Vote campaign and whether the deal can go back to parliament, before moving onto the nation's favourite musical instruments and whether he's swearier than Malcolm Tucker in real life. We also touch base with Sarbjit Bakhshi from Smarkets to look at how the betting markets have responded to a topsy-turvy week. This podcast is sponsored by Smarkets. Visit https://smarkets.com/politics for more. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. With Alastair Campbell Produced by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com and for sales and advertising email nick@podotpods.com

    23: Allez Les Jaunes! (with Sonia Delesalle-Stolper)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2018 39:02


    On this week's Polling Politics, there's a sort-of-French vibe as Marie and Joe are joined by Libération's London correspondent Sonia Delesalle-Stolper to discuss French perspectives on Brexit, May and Corbyn, as well as the ongoing issues in France with Macron and the 'gilet jaunes'. True to national stereotypes, there's also a long discussion about cheese, and Sarbjit Bakhshi from Smarkets joins to discuss another turbulent week in the Brexit markets. This podcast is sponsored by Smarkets. Visit https://smarkets.com/politics for more. Présenté par Joe Twyman et Marie Le Conte. Avec Sonia Delesalle-Stolper. Produit par Nick Hilton. Musique à thème par Joe Button This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com and for sales and advertising email nick@podotpods.com

    22: Painting The Towns Red (with Lisa Nandy MP)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2018 42:20


    On this week's episode of Polling Politics, Joe and Marie are joined by Lisa Nandy, MP for Wigan to discuss, well, Brexit, as well as her work at the Centre for Towns, countering the country's Londoncentricity. Also joining us at Deltapoll HQ on London's scenic South Bank: friend of the show Sarbjit Bakhshi, to discuss the latest movements in the search for next Tory leader, as well as a new market on proposed TV debates. This podcast is sponsored by Smarkets. Visit https://smarkets.com/politics for more. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. With Lisa Nandy. Produced by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com and for sales and advertising email nick@podotpods.com

    21: Westminster's Year of Reckoning (with Laura Hughes)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2018 32:20


    For the past year, Westminster has been forced to introspect on numerous sexual assault, harassment and bullying allegations, which have brought down cabinet members and ushered in a new era of openness in Parliament. Or has it? This week, Joe and Marie are joined by the Financial Times' Laura Hughes to discuss a stormy year and whether anything has really changed. They also touch upon the latest Brexit developments and the nation's favourite biscuit. As ever, we're also joined by Sarbjit Bakhshi for the latest in a tumultuous week for political betting markets. This podcast is sponsored by Smarkets. Visit https://smarkets.com/politics for more. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. With Laura Hughes. Produced by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com and for sales and advertising email nick@podotpods.com

    20: Brexit: Infinity War (with Martha Gill)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2018 27:38


    On this week's episode, Joe and Marie are joined by political journalist Martha Gill to talk about the forbidden B-word. We also check in with Sarbjit Bakhshi from Smarkets for the latest on how the betting markets have responded to the political turmoil. With Dominic Raab resigning mere minutes before recording, would the entire episode be devoted to discussing a country – and Prime Minister – in crisis? Or would Joe somehow find a way to shoehorn in a creepy level of information about our guest's education and parentage? Listen to find out! This podcast is sponsored by Smarkets. Visit https://smarkets.com/politics for more. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. With Martha Gill. Produced by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com and for sales and advertising email nick@podotpods.com

    19: Red, White and Blue (US Midterms Special)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2018 37:36


    This week, intrepid pollster Joe is off in the United States, finding out more about the political climate in election week. He's joined by Marie and a series of guests to evaluate how Trump's half-term test went down, and whether there's hope for the Democrats to bounce back in the future. This podcast is sponsored by Smarkets. Visit https://smarkets.com/politics for more. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. With Matt Mackowiak, Jason Trost, Sarah Binion and Edie Lush. Produced by Nick Hilton in London and Hebah Fisher in Seattle. Theme music by Joe Button This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com and for sales and advertising email nick@podotpods.com

    18: Budget Tricks and Treats (with Miranda Green)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2018 36:50


    On this week's episode Joe and Marie are looking back at the budget with the Financial Times' Miranda Green. Also on the table are Angela Merkel's announcement that she'll step down as leader of the CDU, injunctions and parliamentary privilege, the new Brexit 50p coin, and whether you're happy to see trick or treaters. We're also joined by Sarbjit Bakhshi from Smarkets to look at next week's Midterm elections in the United States. This podcast is sponsored by Smarkets. Visit https://smarkets.com/politics for more. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. With Miranda Green. Produced by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com and for sales and advertising email nick@podotpods.com

    17: The Butler Did It (with Michael Crick)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2018 44:26


    On this week's episode, Joe and Marie are joined by Westminster veteran Michael Crick who has just published a new book, Sultan of Swing: The Life of David Butler. Michael joins the podcast to discuss the People's Vote march in London, Nick Clegg's move to Facebook, the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, and the nation's favourite sandwich shape. As ever, we're also joined by Sarbjit Bakhshi from Smarkets to discuss the latest movements in the betting stakes, including updates on the US Midterms. This podcast is sponsored by Smarkets. Visit https://smarkets.com/politics for more. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. With Michael Crick. Produced by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com and for sales and advertising email nick@podotpods.com

    16: Backstop's Back, Alright! (with Henry Newman)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2018 33:29


    On this week's episode, Joe and Marie are joined by Henry Newman, director of Open Europe. On the table this week are subjects ranging from the (latest) Royal baby to bullying in Westtminster, but our main discussion is the Brexit deadlock. Can it be resolved? And, if so, how? We also check in with Sarbjit Bakhshi from Smarkets, to look at the latest movements in the world of political betting. This podcast is sponsored by Smarkets. Visit https://smarkets.com/politics for more. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. With Henry Newman. Produced by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com and for sales and advertising email nick@podotpods.com

    15: When Conference Calls! (with Philip Cowley)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2018 40:09


    On this week's episode, Joe and Marie are joined by Philip Cowley, professor of politics at Queen Mary University and author of The British General Election of 2017. Topics at the table this week include universal credit, bakeries in Northern Ireland, last year's election (and Phil's book on that subject), the conference season that's been and gone, and whether people think they're rich or poor. We also check in with Sarbjit Bakhshi from Smarkets, to look at the latest movements in the world of political betting. This podcast is sponsored by Smarkets. Visit https://smarkets.com/politics for more. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. With Philip Cowley. Produced by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com and for sales and advertising email nick@podotpods.com

    14: Mr Johnson, I Presume? (with Robert Hutton)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2018 31:33


    On this week's podcast, Joe and Marie are joined by Bloomberg political correspondent and author of Agent Jack: The True Story of MI5's Secret Nazi Hunter, Robert Hutton. Together they discuss exciting things like boundary reviews (!), podcasts (!!) and whether Boris, or Mr Johnson, is on the march (!!!). We also answer the age old questions of whether Marie was a girl guide, and what the nation's favourite pizza topping is. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. With Robert Hutton. Produced by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com and for sales and advertising email nick@podotpods.com

    13: Out of Africa (with Lauren McEvatt)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2018 32:51


    On this week's podcast, Joe and Marie are joined by Lauren McEvatt, former spad and international affairs expert. The main topic of discussion is Theresa May's trip to Africa and whether she got the visit right, but we also touch upon Russian spies, scallops and whether people think they have a good sense of humour (debatable with this podcast). Matthew Shaddick from Ladbrokes also joins the pod to talk through May's survival chances, whether Penny Mordaunt is an outside bet for next PM, and, of course, how you're all betting in the Swedish election. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. With Lauren McEvatt. Produced by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com and for sales and advertising email nick@podotpods.com

    12: Best in Class (with James Ball)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2018 38:51


    On this week's podcast, Joe and Marie speak to Joe Ball, the author of Bluffocracy, about the furore surrounding class in the media. The conversation also touches on the Conservatives' dead donors, Lib Dem leadership woes, Nigel Farage's oil painting, and whether Brits are more dog or cat people. As ever, we also check in with Ladbrokes' Kyle McGrath to get the latest intel on flutters people are having on Vince Cable's successor. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. With James Ball. Produced by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com and for sales and advertising email nick@podotpods.com

    11: To Brexit or Not To Brexit? (with Andrew Adonis)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2018 39:56


    On this week's podcast, Joe and Marie are joined by Andrew Adonis, Labour peer, former Transport Secretary and arch-Remainer. As Brexit talks resume in Brussels, can the quest for a 'people's vote' on the deal bear any fruit? In addition to Brexit, the show also covers trains (several times over), the best cities in Britain, and the new BBC drama 'Press' about two rival newspapers. And, as ever, we check in with our friends at Ladbrokes to get the latest odds on the political markets. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. With Andrew Adonis. Produced by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com and for sales and advertising email nick@podotpods.com

    10: Not So Silly Season (with Katy Balls)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2018 31:06


    This week, Joe and Marie are joined by the Spectator's Political Correspondent, Katy Balls. With Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn hitting the headlines with allegations of Islamophobia and anti-Semitism, is silly season quite as silly as it used to be? And – in true silly season fashion – the pod presents some exclusive polling on just how much the British public loved, or hated, the recent heatwave. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. With Katy Balls. Produced by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com and for sales and advertising email nick@podotpods.com

    9: School's Out! (with Matt Warman MP)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2018 43:21


    This week, Joe and Marie head to the House of Commons to talk to Tory MP Matt Warman, a former Technology Editor of The Telegraph. Brexit, recess, digital democracy – not to mention sexting and sex robots – come up in discussion. As ever, we also dial up Ladbrokes and speak to Kyle McGrath about why the market for a second referendum is getting more interesting, and looking ahead to a future in the Conservative party without Theresa May. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. With Matt Warman MP. Produced by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com and for sales and advertising email nick@podotpods.com

    8: To Hell in a Handcart (with Gawain Towler)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2018 44:15


    This week, Joe and Marie are joined by former Ukip press supremo Gawain Towler to discuss a huge week in Brexit news. We'll also get the latest on his party's future and Nigel Farage's potential return to the fray, whilst also looking at Donald Trump imminent visit to British shores. As ever, we'll dial up Ladbrokes and speak to Kyle McGrath about whether punters reckon Theresa May is on the verge, and if Gawain's old boss might be an outside bet for our next Prime Minister.  Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. With Gawain Towler. Produced by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com and for sales and advertising email nick@podotpods.com

    7: Trotters Up for the NHS (with Ralf Little)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2018 39:57


    This week, Joe and Marie are joined by actor, activist and semi-professional footballer Ralf Little to ask the big question: is it coming home? They'll also spare a thought (or two) for the 70th birthday of the NHS, the Cabinet's Brexit trip to Chequers, Ukip's flirtation with the alt-right, and whether it's sane or sensible to wear pyjamas to bed. We also check in with Ladbrokes' Matthew Shaddick to get the latest rumours on the race to succeed Theresa May as Conservative leader. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. With Ralf Little. Produced by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com and for sales and advertising email nick@podotpods.com

    6: Uxbridge Too Far For Heathrow? (with Jonn Elledge)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2018 41:33


    This week, Joe and Marie are joined by Jonn Elledge, editor of the New Statesman's urban site City Metric. They discuss the Heathrow decision (?), the North/South divide, a beer crisis, if you can wear shorts in the office, and whether war with Spain might solve Theresa May's problems. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. With Jess Phillips. Produced by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com and for sales and advertising email nick@podotpods.com

    5: Love Question Time Island (with Jess Phillips)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2018 36:41


    This week, Joe and Marie are joined by Labour MP Jess Phillips, author of Everywoman: One Woman's Truth about Speaking the Truth to discuss everything from Brexit to the World Cup. The NHS, Question Time, upskirting and social media all feature, whilst, as ever on Polling Politics, a lot of time is dedicated to Love Island. We also touch base with Matthew Shaddick from Ladbrokes to get the latest odds on David Dimbleby's successor. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. With Jess Phillips. Produced by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com and for sales and advertising email nick@podotpods.com

    4: The Will of the People (with Julia Hartley-Brewer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2018 39:27


    Joe and Marie are joined by TalkRADIO's breakfast show host, Julia Hartley-Brewer. Julia discusses the Trump/Kim summit, the EU Withdrawal Bill and Brexit, Paul Dacre's departure from the Mail, and which reality TV show she'd like to go on. We also touch base with Ladbrokes' Matthew Shaddick to get the latest odds on Donald Trump winning the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. With Julia Hartley-Brewer and Matthew Shaddick. Produced by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com and for sales and advertising email nick@podotpods.com

    3: Should We Stay or Should We Go (with Sophie Jarvis and Matthew Shaddick)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2018 35:54


    Joe and Marie are joined by Sophie Javis, programmes director at The Entrepreneurs Network, to discuss the latest Brexit polling as well as the Northern Irish abortion debate, free trade, and which British accent is sexiest. We're also joined by Matthew Shaddick from Ladbrokes to get the low-down on the political betting markets and look ahead to the by-election in Lewisham East. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. With Sophie Jarvis and Matthew Shaddick. Produced by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com and for sales and advertising email nick@podotpods.com

    2: Mind Your PMQs (with Tom Hamilton)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2018 28:13


    Joe and Marie are joined by Tom Hamilton, former Labour party advisor and co-author of Punch and Judy Politics: An Insiders' Guide to Prime Minister's Questions, to discuss Brexit equivalence, how to prep Jeremy Corbyn, and whether Tom Hardy or Tom Hanks would play you in a movie. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. With Tom Hamilton. Produced by Nick Hilton and Joe Button. This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com and for sales and advertising email nick@podotpods.com

    1: Local Hero (with Stewart Wood)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2018 25:33


    Joe and Marie are joined by Lord Wood of Anfield, aka Stewart Wood, to discuss the local election results, the Lords' role in Brexit, Gordon Brown's non-election in 2007 and superpowers, obviously. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. With Stewart Wood. Produced by Nick Hilton. This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com and for sales and advertising email nick@podotpods.com

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