Podcasts about General election

What a difference a week makes… Andy Burnham is now number one in a field of one, and planning to move a chunk of No.10 to Manchester. How is Labour adjusting itself to the Age of Andy? Is there more to Burnhamism than just vibes? What about Burnhanomics? And do the people really want a General Election or can they just not face one?   Plus: Forgetting all the inexplicable rabid anger about “worst PM ever!!”, was Keir Starmer actually a good Prime Minister or not? We run the rule over his record. And in the Extra Bit for Patreon people, we've got three comics on the pod. Was Starmer good or bad for the jokes biz?   • Get tickets for Ahir Shah's next show Golden.   ESCAPE ROUTES  • Hannah has been listening to the gorgeous dreamscapes of Skying by The Horrors.   • Jason went to see the Marilyn Monroe exhibition at the National Gallery.  • Matt and his nephew are collecting the M&S Panini football sticker album .   • Ahir has been appreciating The Thong Song by Sisqo on many, many levels.   • Questions for But Your Emails? Thoughts? Comments? Email us at ogwn@podmasters.co.uk.   • This show is sponsored by CarVertical.com - Get 20% off any vehicle history check at ⁠carVertical.com/OhGodWhatNow⁠ www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow    Presented by Matt Green with Hannah Fearn, Jason Hazeley and Ahir Shah. Audio Production by: Jade Bailey. Art direction: James Parrett. Theme tune by Tom Taylor and Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production.  www.podmasters.co.uk   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JON GAUNT LIVE: DO YOU FEEL SORRY FOR STARMER? HAVE YOUR SAY! #JonGaunt #KeirStarmer #UKPolitics #LabourParty #LiveDebate #BreakingNews #AndyBurnham Is Keir Starmer a victim of circumstance, or is he the architect of his own downfall? Today on Jon Gaunt TV, we're diving into the latest headlines and asking the question that's dividing the nation: Do you actually feel sorry for him? From his recent public appearances to the mounting pressure within his own party, we're breaking down the facts and taking your comments. Join the debate in the comments!

'What are we waiting for?!' 'This country is being put on pause while politicians fight it out amongst themselves!'Michelle Dewberry challenges Labour MP Barry Gardiner and Reform UK's Laila Cunningham on why Keir Starmer is delaying his resignation until September. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

STARMER GONE! BURNHAM CORONATION ? GENERAL ELECTION NOW!  #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #Live #KeirStarmer #AndyBurnham #LabourLeadership #GeneralElection #UKPolitics #ReformUK #NigelFarage  Keir Starmer has gone. But does that mean the British people should simply accept Andy Burnham being handed the keys to Number 10?  Jon Gaunt asks the question many voters are already asking: where is the democracy in all of this? Millions voted in a General Election based on Labour's manifesto and Keir Starmer's promises. If Labour now chooses a new leader with a completely different agenda, should the country simply accept it? Should Andy Burnham automatically become Prime Minister without a public vote? Or is it time for a fresh General Election so the British people can decide who governs the country?  We'll discuss: ✅ Starmer's departure ✅ The prospect of a Burnham leadership ✅ Whether Labour still has a mandate ✅ Reform UK's chances ✅ Nigel Farage's next move ✅ The future of Britain  Join Jon Gaunt  and tell us what YOU think. Should Britain get a General Election NOW?  Jon Gaunt, JonGauntTV, Live, Keir Starmer, Andy Burnham, Labour Party, Labour Leadership, General Election, UK Politics, Reform UK, Nigel Farage, Prime Minister, British Politics, Democracy, Westminster, Political Commentary, Starmer Resignation, Burnham Coronation, UK News, Live Debate  #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #Live #KeirStarmer #AndyBurnham #LabourParty #LabourLeadership #GeneralElection #UKPolitics #ReformUK #NigelFarage #PrimeMinister #BritishPolitics #Democracy #Westminster #PoliticalCommentary #StarmerResignation #BurnhamCoronation #UKNews #LiveDebate This is political blogging and hard-hitting social commentary from Triple Sony Gold Award-winning talk radio legend, Jon Gaunt — former host on BBC, Talk Radio, and Sky News. On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.

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STOP CELEBRATING! BURNHAM WILL BE WORSE THAN STARMER  #AndyBurnham #KeirStarmer #GeneralElection #ReformUK #NigelFarage #PoliticsLive #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #JonGaunt #Live Keir  Starmer is FINISHED. HE IS AN EX PM! BUT now we're told Andy Burnham is the answer! Really?  Why are so many commentators celebrating a man whose politics are fundamentally LEFT WING Labour politics? If Starmer has failed, why would another Labour insider suddenly succeed? Tonight I'll ask whether Burnham would actually be tougher on crime, immigration, free speech, net zero or the economy. Or is this just another establishment attempt to rebrand the same old product?  Starmer has lost the country? However does Britain need a new Labour leader—or a General Election?  Join me live at 4.00 PM and have your say. Andy Burnham, Keir Starmer, Labour Party, Labour Leadership, Labour Crisis, Labour Civil War, UK Politics, British Politics, Prime Minister, General Election, Reform UK, Nigel Farage, Politics Live, Political Commentary, Free Speech, Immigration, Crime, Two Tier Policing, Two Tier Justice, Andy Burnham PM, Starmer Finished, Labour Meltdown, Westminster Politics, UK News, Jon Gaunt, JonGauntTV, Jon Gaunt Live, #AndyBurnham #KeirStarmer #LabourParty #LabourLeadership #LabourCrisis #LabourCivilWar #UKPolitics #BritishPolitics #PrimeMinister #GeneralElection #ReformUK #NigelFarage #PoliticsLive #PoliticalCommentary #FreeSpeech #Immigration #Crime #TwoTierPolicing #TwoTierJustice #AndyBurnhamPM #StarmerFinished #LabourMeltdown #Westminster #UKNews #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #JonGauntLive #Live  This is political blogging and hard-hitting social commentary from Triple Sony Gold Award-winning talk radio legend, Jon Gaunt — former host on BBC, Talk Radio, and Sky News. On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.

The ascent of the new MP for Makerfield looks unstoppable this weekend. With the parties of the right divided, and the limitations of the 2024 Labour manifesto putting restrictions on Andy Burnham's ability to deliver real change, the NAO team explore the likely new PM's options. Not least, will he call an early general election? Can he win back voters and rebuild a coalition of interests on the left?Support the work of NAO on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/Notanotheronepolitics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Burnham's big Makerfield by-election victory is set to reshape British politics as we know it.So what happens next? In this special Talking Politics episode, Tom Bradby and Robert Peston are joined by Election Analyst Professor Jane Green from Nuffield College, University of Oxford, to answer the key questions. Is Britain now waking up to a new prime minister? What does the Labour vote share in Makerfield tell us about potential voting in a General Election? Would Andy Burnham definitely perform better than Sir Keir Starmer? Could he call a General Election once he's prime minister? What does it mean for Reform's chances at a national level? Are the Conservatives still in the picture? And is electoral reform now inevitable?

Former Clare TD and long-serving Councillor James Breen has passed away, aged 81.   The Kilnamona native retired from politics 7 years ago following 34 years in politics.    First elected to Clare County Council in 1985, James Breen left the Fianna Fáil party and ran as an Independent candidate in the 2002 General Election, in which he topped the poll.   After he lost his Dáil seat in 2007, he was re-elected to the Council in 2009, and in 2015, he became the first person from Kilnamona to be elected as Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council. He stepped down from politics in May 2019.   James Breen is survived by his wife Eileen, sons and daughter.  To reflect on his life, career and legacy, Alan Morrissey was joined by Pat Daly, Ennis Fianna Fáil Councillor, and Pat Hayes, Maghera Fianna Fáil Councillor. Photo (c) Pat Flynn

STARMER IS FINISHED: BUT Is ANDY BURNHAM The Answer? #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #Live #KeirStarmer #AndyBurnham #Labour #GeneralElection #UKPolitics #NigelFarage #ReformUK Keir Starmer's authority is under intense pressure. Polls are bleak, Labour MPs are restless, and rumours of a leadership challenge refuse to go away. But if Starmer falls, is replacing him with Andy Burnham really the answer? Tonight, Jon Gaunt asks a simple question: who actually voted for Andy Burnham to become Prime Minister? Millions of people voted in the last General Election based on Labour's manifesto and on the promises made by Keir Starmer. If Labour simply swaps leaders without returning to the country, is that democratic? Or is it another example of Westminster politicians deciding they know better than the voters? We'll debate whether the real issue is not Starmer himself, but the direction of the Labour Party. Has Labour abandoned the promises it made to the British people? Has it drifted away from the concerns of ordinary voters on immigration, crime, free speech and the cost of living?  And what would Andy Burnham actually do differently? Would he tackle concerns about unequal policing and justice? Would he recognise the growing public perception that some laws are enforced differently depending on who is protesting, who is speaking, or what cause is being promoted? Or would it simply be more of the same under a different face? If Starmer is finished, should the British people be given the final say through a General Election? Join Jon Gaunt  as we debate whether changing the captain can save the ship—or whether Britain needs a completely new course. Do you think Starmer is finished? Would Andy Burnham be any better? Or is it time for a General Election? Get involved in the live chat and have your say. Jon Gaunt, JonGauntTV, Live, Keir Starmer, Andy Burnham, Labour Party, General Election, UK Politics, Prime Minister, Labour Leadership, Westminster, Democracy, British Politics, Reform UK, Nigel Farage, Immigration, Crime, Two Tier Policing, Free Speech, Political Debate, Jon Gaunt Live #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #Live #KeirStarmer #AndyBurnham #Labour #LabourParty #GeneralElection #UKPolitics #PrimeMinister #Democracy #Westminster #NigelFarage #ReformUK #Immigration #Crime #FreeSpeech #PoliticalDebate #TwoTierPolicing #Britain #PoliticsLive This is political blogging and hard-hitting social commentary from Triple Sony Gold Award-winning talk radio legend, Jon Gaunt — former host on BBC, Talk Radio, and Sky News. On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.

On today’s Closer Look, we hear from our political panel about Georgia’s runoff election results and what it means as we look ahead to the November midterm races. Rick Jackson is now the GOP nominee for Georgia governor and will face Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms, the former mayor of Atlanta. The U.S. Senate race is between Mike Collins, a Trump endorsed candidate, and incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff. Devin Barrington Ward, a progressive community organizer and managing director of the Black Futurist Group; Fred Hicks, an Atlanta‑based campaign strategist; and Saba Long, an Atlanta‑based communications strategist, joined host Rose Scott to break down Tuesday night’s outcome.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we're breaking down how extreme the attacks on voting rights and election interference have gotten, and the case studies that prove it's not slowing down. Host Angela Rye sits down with students from North Carolina A&T, the nation's largest HBCU, who are leading the fight to restore on-campus early voting after Guilford County and the NC State Election Board pulled the site ahead of the 2026 General Election. Board Member Prentiss Haney from the Ohio Organizing Collaborative joins us to talk about the organization's recent FBI raid and what it signals about the targeting of organizers on the ground. Plus, Liban Mohamed, who is running for Congress in Utah, breaks down how the state is trying to build a case against him for violating Utah code 20A-3a-208 for assisting someone at the polls, despite him not being anywhere near the voting polls on voting day. LINKS & RESOURCES SUPPORT THE FIGHT; the Andrew Goodman Foundation is standing with AGF Ambassadors and the Protect Ours Movement to fund shuttles, student organizers, and the next generation of democracy defenders: https://www.instagram.com/andrewgoodmanfoundation/ https://www.youtube.com/user/AndrewGoodmanVideos Liban Mohamed runs for Utah’s District 1: https://www.libanforcongress.com/ https://www.ms.now/news/liban-mohamed-mamdani-of-utah N.C. A&T Early Voting Site Revoked: https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/north-carolina-election-board-rejects-early-voting-site-at-countrys-largest-black-university/ FBI Raid the Ohio Organizing Collaborative: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/fbi-searches-office-of-ohio-group-that-supports-voter-registration-efforts Want to ask Angela a question? Subscribe to our YouTube channel to participate in the chat. Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Smith is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour Two of A&G features... How will A-I change the job market... Why does Joe feel as though he's been punched?... CA Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton talks about the General Election... Wemby's Euro-centric attitude towards basketball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The general election battle has begun in Iowa. On this Politics Day episode of River to River, analysis from political scientists Karen Kedrowski of Iowa State University and Wayne Moyer of Grinnell College on Rob Sand's pick for a running mate, the growing fight for Iowa's open U.S. Senate seat, updates from the war in Iran and more.

Hour Two of A&G features... How will A-I change the job market... Why does Joe feel as though he's been punched?... CA Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton talks about the General Election... Wemby's Euro-centric attitude towards basketball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour Two of A&G features... How will A-I change the job market... Why does Joe feel as though he's been punched?... CA Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton talks about the General Election... Wemby's Euro-centric attitude towards basketball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour Two of A&G features... How will A-I change the job market... Why does Joe feel as though he's been punched?... CA Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton talks about the General Election... Wemby's Euro-centric attitude towards basketball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is Primary Day in Maine, where the Democrats are expected to nominate Graham "NAZI TATTOO" Platner to be their candidate for US Senate in Maine. Democrat strategists are beginning to panic about Platner's viability as a General Election candidate. Hakeem Jeffries drafted an "Affordability Agenda" with AOC and trans rep "Sarah" McBride in crucial leadership roles. The Ohio Senate passed a bill putting a Voter ID amendment on the state ballot in November.    Join UNGOVERNED on LFA TV every MONDAY - FRIDAY from 10am to 11am EASTERN!    www.FarashMedia.com www.LFATV.us www.OFPFarms.com www.SLNT.com/SHAWN www.CovePure.com/SHAWN

pWotD Episode 3324: 2026 Peruvian general election Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 281,754 views on Monday, 8 June 2026 our article of the day is 2026 Peruvian general election.General elections were held in Peru from 12 to 13 April 2026 to elect the president, vice presidents, and the national legislature. As no presidential candidate achieved a majority of votes in the first round, a runoff election was held on 7 June. The presidential election will determine the president and vice presidents. The congressional elections will determine the composition of the Congress of Peru, which will return to being a bicameral legislature with a Senate (the first since the 1990 election) and a Chamber of Deputies. The elections come after proposals to hold them earlier due to the 2022–2023 Peruvian protests were rejected. In the first round, right-wing politician Keiko Fujimori placed first. Left-wing candidate Roberto Sánchez placed second, narrowly surpassing far-right businessman Rafael López Aliaga. Due to delays in various polling stations, election authorities extended voting by one day for voters unable to cast their ballots. Following Sánchez's rise in votes later in the tabulation process, López Aliaga reportedly began a disinformation campaign against electoral authorities, accusing the vote-counting process of being fraudulent. Electoral observers from the European Union and Peruvian authorities denied that voting irregularities took place. López Aliaga faces potential criminal charges related to an alleged incitement of civil disorder after calling for an insurgency. The National Jury of Elections (JNE) ruled that it would not annul the first round of elections and that the runoff election would take place on the scheduled date of 7 June 2026.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 05:20 UTC on Tuesday, 9 June 2026.For the full current version of the article, see 2026 Peruvian general election on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Bluesky at @wikioftheday.com.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Danielle.

The votes have been counted, the nominees have been chosen, and the race to November is officially underway. Click on the podcast to join an interesting conversation about what voters will see as the dust settles on a contentious primary […] The post Primary Election Overview – General Election Outlook first appeared on Voices of Montana.

We are joined once again by Rob Ford, Professor of Political Science at Manchester University and co-author of the definitive "The British General Election of 2019 (Bible of General Elections)" to discuss the Makerfield by-election. He is also the new Elections Analyst for Sky News and his Substack is The Swingometer.We asked: Who is likely to win the Makerfield by-election?Who are the Makerfield voters? What is the path to victory for Labour and for Reform?What role will Rupert Lowe's Restore play? Has there ever been such a consequentual by-election in British political history?  

It looks as if Spencer Pratt will advance to the General Election for LA Mayor in November. Steve Hilton also appears to advance in the California Gubernatorial race with Xavier Becerra. Trump's endorsed US Senate candidate won her primary in Iowa. Iowa buck's Trump's endorsement in the Gubernatorial Primary. SCOTUS is allowing Alabama to use new Congressional Map that favors the GOP. Scott Pelley has been FIRED from CBS.    Join UNGOVERNED on LFA TV every MONDAY - FRIDAY from 10am to 11am EASTERN!    www.FarashMedia.com www.LFATV.us www.OFPFarms.com www.SLNT.com/SHAWN www.CovePure.com/SHAWN

In Nigeria's political space, internal party disputes are not new. But when those disputes move from party offices into the electoral arena, they raise far more serious questions.The Peoples Democratic Party, one of the country's biggest opposition platforms, is once again at the centre of such uncertainty. Competing factions within the party continue to lay claim to authority, raising concerns about who truly represents the PDP structure.But beyond the leadership struggle lies a more complex scenario what happens if rival factions of the same party go beyond disagreement and present separate candidates in an election?At that point, the issue is no longer just about party unity. It becomes a question of legality, recognition, and ultimately, where votes will go on election day.So today on Nigeria Daily, we examine the unfolding situation within the PDP, speak with a Daily Trust correspondent following the crisis closely, hear from a lawyer on the legal implications, and later, a political analyst helps us understand what this could mean for Nigeria's opposition politics going forward.

24 DAYS to save UK. Or get 3 more years of STARMER OR WORSE! #JonGauntTV #GeneralElectionNow #StarmerMustGo #TwoTierPolicing #ReformUK #RestoreBritain #UKPolitics #LiveDebate Is Britain on the brink? We have just 24 days to save this country from three more years of a Starmer government—or something even worse. Despite the endless U-turns, blatant lies, and calculated cover-ups, Keir Starmer remains in charge, dragging us closer to the EU and ignoring the issues that actually matter to the working class. Tonight, Jon Gaunt goes LIVE to tackle the hard truths the mainstream media won't touch: The Migration Crisis: Why are our borders still open while our concerns are ignored? Two-Tier Policing: From the Henry Nowak verdict to the streets, why does justice feel like it's only for some? Crime & Cancel Culture: The "cancer" eating away at our national identity. The Battle for the Right: Why are Farage and Lowe fighting each other instead of the real enemy? Starmer is clinging to power, and if Andy Burnham wins, the working class loses. But if he loses and Starmer stays, we still lose. It's time for the Right to put egos aside, thrash Burnham, and demand a General Election NOW. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: I want to hear YOUR views. Is it time for a total political revolution? Should Farage and Lowe join forces before it's too late? Support the Channel: If you value straight talk and the truth, please: ✅ SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell icon so you never miss a live show.

Twomilegate is facing increasingly severe traffic congestion during the summer months, with local residents reporting daily disruption and growing safety concerns as visitor numbers continue to rise. To discuss this in detail, Derrick Lynch was joined by Matthew Moroney, who ran as an Independent candidate in the General Election.

Join us live now on #TexasValuesActionReport with special guest Stan Stanart, Republican Nominee for Texas House of Representatives (HD 126), & host Jonathan Saenz, President & Attorney for Texas Values Action as they provide expert insight into the Primary Election Runoff results, including the success of Stanart's race! Learn more about Stan Stanart www.StanStanart.com and watch a number of short videos here: www.StanStanart.com/media Release: Primary Runoff Election Results Reveal Support for Faith, Family, & Freedom in Texas https://txvaluesaction.org/release-primary-runoff-election-results-reveal-support-for-faith-family-freedom-in-texas/ View Texas Value Action Faith & Family Voter Guide for General Elections in November: https://txvaluesaction.org/endorsements/ Learn more about Texas Values Action at https://txvaluesaction.org/ See value in the work we're doing? Please consider giving a tax-deductible gift today! https://txvaluesaction.org/

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Are all politicians liars, shysters & con men? STARMER, BLAIR, STURGEON, REFORM SPAT  #JonGaunt #jongauntTV #live #KeirStarmer #TonyBlair #NicolaSturgeon #SNP #ReformUK #NigelFarage #AndyBurnham  Is British politics nothing more than a rigged circus?  Today, we're diving into the absolute chaos that is the "State of the Nation." From the corridors of Westminster to the SNP's motorhome, the establishment is crumbling, and the British people are being left behind. Today's Battleground: The Coronation Scam: A tiny constituency is about to hand-pick our next PM. Why are we being denied a General Election? The public is screaming for a vote, but the elites are clinging to power.  Blair vs. Starmer: The ghost of New Labour is back. Why is Tony Blair suddenly criticising "Two-Tier Keir"? Is the master of spin trying to distance himself from a sinking ship?  Sturgeon's SNP "Blind Spot": Nicola Sturgeon claims she had no idea about the SNP's finances. How do you miss an £80k Jag or a £130k motorhome on the driveway? Is it incompetence or a calculated con? The Many Faces of Andy Burnham: From "Man of the People" to Brexit flip-flopper. Burnham has more positions than the Kama Sutra—can we trust a man who changes his mind as often as the Town Hall clock?  Reform UK Infighting: While the country burns, Nigel Farage and Rupert Lowe are scrapping like kids in a playground. If Reform can't unite to defeat Starmer, what hope do we have? It's time to stop the games.  Join Jon Gaunt LIVE as he tears into the liars, shysters, and con men running this country into the ground. JOIN THE CONVERSATION LIVE AT FIVE! Call in, comment, and let your voice be heard. Is it time for a total political revolution?  Jon Gaunt, jongauntTV, live, State of the Nation, Keir Starmer, Tony Blair, Nicola Sturgeon, SNP scandal, Reform UK, Nigel Farage, Rupert Lowe, Andy Burnham, General Election Now, British politics, political circus, UK government  #JonGaunt #jongauntTV #live #StateOfTheNation #KeirStarmer #TonyBlair #NicolaSturgeon #SNP #ReformUK #NigelFarage #AndyBurnham #GeneralElection #UKPolitics #TwoTierKeir #GuyFawkes This is political blogging and hard-hitting social commentary from Triple Sony Gold Award-winning talk radio legend, Jon Gaunt — former host on BBC, Talk Radio, and Sky News. On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.

I'm joined today by Jesse Green, Policy Analyst, and Justin Warriner, Communications and Policy Associate, The Family Foundation, to recap the KY Primary elections and look forward to the General Election. Share. Make it a great day in the Love & Lordship of Christ (Mark 12:29-31)!

This episode featured @nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda They discussed:2027 General Election Primaries with a focus on APC

We ask Labour’s leader for some policy as we’re now less than six months away from the Nov 7 General Election. Plus, does he support Winston over National Super and buying the BNZ?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DO RACHEL REEVES AND KEIR STARMER DESERVE TO BE HECKLED?  #RachelReeves #KeirStarmer #UKPolitics #JonGaunt #CommonSense #LaborHypocrisy #GeneralElectionNow #BritishValues  Rachel Reeves got a reality check today! A "white van man" heckled the Chancellor at a petrol station, and now the political class is in a total meltdown. The pearl-clutching commentators are out in force, whining about "civility" and "manners" in UK politics. Rachel even had the patronising cheek to say that the man heckling her "wasn't a very British thing to do!" Really, Rach? Since when did you become the arbiter of what is or isn't British? I'd say standing up to a hypocrite and speaking your mind is about as British as it gets!  I'll tell you what manners are, Rach! Manners are NOT lying on your CV. Manners are NOT lying in your manifesto. And manners are certainly NOT ripping off pensioners' fuel allowances while you sit smugly in Whitehall!  If these hypocrites want to talk about manners, let's start with the basic decency of telling the truth to the British public. They want us to stay quiet while they dismantle the country? I don't think so. It's time to test this "stinking smug hypocrisy" with a General Election! HAVE YOUR SAY: Is heckling a legitimate form of protest when politicians stop listening? Or have we lost our way? I'll be reading your comments and reactions throughout the show—get stuck in!

When did GREAT BRITAIN become LITTLE BRITAIN? A NATION of WIMPS!

From the incoming First Minister to an impending vote on a Section 30 order and a row brewing over William Wallace's safe conduct letter.We discuss the ongoing First Minister elections, with John Swinney set to be confirmed. We look at the parliamentary process, the inevitable outcome and why other party leaders put their names forward despite the forgone conclusion.Time for Scotland: John Swinney has promised a debate to ask for a Section 30 order on his first day of business. We put out a call as the Time for Scotland posse to all independence supporters to head to Holyrood with saltires next Tuesday evening to ensure the movement remains visible to broadcasters.New Cabinet: We chew over the runners and riders for the new cabinet, which John Swinney has promised will be gender-equal. Could Stephen Flynn and Stephen Gethins be stepping into key ministerial roles within the Scottish Government?Wallace's Letter: We share an exclusive tip-off from a respected Scottish historian regarding a rare safe conduct letter belonging to William Wallace. Currently on loan to Edinburgh from the National Archives at Kew, they now want it returned. Holyrood's New Presiding Officer: A look at the unexpected selection of Kenny Gibson as the new Presiding Officer, beating the supposed Scottish Government preferred candidate, Clare Haughey. Could his track record of not pulling punches liven up dull parliamentary debates?Andy Burnham and Devolution: We look South to the upcoming by-elections and Andy Burnham's push to devolve power out of London. We unpack why his proposed model of directly elected mayors grafted onto collections of councils falls short of genuine democratic devolution.The Highland Clearances: Lesley discusses her recent interview with eminent historian Jim Hunter for an upcoming film about Strathnaver, bringing the harrowing history of the Clearances and figures like Patrick Sellar into sharp focus.LinksThe rose of all the world is not for me.I want for my partOnly the little white rose of ScotlandThat smells sharp and sweet—and breaks the heart.Hugh MacDiarmidProfessor James Hunter on life in Rosal pre-clearancehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07ShY03cc_gWho is josh simons? His greatest hits include spying on journalists and saying that people smugglers should be exiled to Scotland, had a majority of 5399 at the last General Election. https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/14/who-is-josh-simons-labour-mp-andy-burnham ★ Support this podcast ★

The government has introduced the Representation of the People Bill to lower the voting age to 16, change how electoral rules are enforced and – potentially – introduce new restrictions on political donations. But embedding new processes for registering to vote, changing how electoral rules are enforced, and ensuring there is clear information for 16- and 17-year-olds will all take time – and affect the work of the Electoral Commission, local authorities, schools, civil society groups and others in the run-up to the next general election. So, what needs to happen after the Bill gets Royal Assent? How will the Bill change the remit of the Electoral Commission – and is the Commission prepared? What do local authorities need to do to get ready? What information will new voters need? And what needs to change culturally as well as administratively? To discuss all this and more, the IfG brought together an expert panel, including: Harriet Andrews, Director of The Politics Project John Pullinger, Chair of the Electoral Commission Prof. Alan Renwick, Director of the Constitution Unit at UCL Clare Sim, Head of Member Support at the Association of Electoral Administrators (joining remotely) The event was chaired by Dr Rebecca McKee, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government.

Starmer Give Us General Election Now Or We Face Civil War Britain is rudderless. #JonGaunt #KeirStarmer #GeneralElectionNow #UKPolitics #ReformUK #CivilWar #Starmer While an internal power struggle consumes the Labour party, Keir Starmer remains a "squatter" in Downing Street. But the tide is turning. This past weekend's massive rally in London and the recent local election results prove one thing: the United Kingdom is desperate for real change. Starmer claims the upcoming by-election is a simple fight between Labour and Reform. He's wrong. We don't just need one constituency deciding the fate of our country; we need a General Election NOW. We need a genuine battle of ideas, not a managed decline by a government that has lost the dressing room and the country. Is Britain heading toward a breaking point? Can we avoid further civil unrest without a democratic safety valve? In this live broadcast, Jon Gaunt dives into: The Starmer "squatter" mentality in No. 10. Why the London rally changed the political landscape. The Reform UK vs. Labour battle—and why it matters for YOU. The urgent case for a General Election to save the country. Don't let the common-sense voice be silenced.

WHERE'S STARMER? WHO IS RUNNING THE UK NOW! WHERE'S WES?! #Starmer #WesStreeting #GeneralElection #UKPolitics #JonGauntTV #LabourCrisis Keir Starmer was always useless, but now we have descended into total chaos and a dangerous power vacuum. The wheels haven't just come off; the driver has vanished! Wes Streeting has finally walked, resigning with a scathing, no-holds-barred slagging of Starmer's leadership. But here is the kicker: he hasn't launched a leadership campaign yet. Is he waiting for the body to stop twitching, or is the Labour party in such a mess that nobody wants the top job? Meanwhile, Starmer is barricaded in Downing Street, stubbornly refusing to stand down despite the country screaming for change. This absolute nonsense cannot continue for another day. It is time to stop the games, stop the coronations, and stop the "squatting." We need to cut to the chase: We need a General Election NOW! Join Jon Gaunt LIVE as he breaks down the resignation that should have ended it all and asks the only question that matters: Who is actually running this country? Support the show: If you value no-nonsense, blunt talk, please consider supporting Jon Gaunt TV so we can keep bringing you the truth. www.buymeacoffee.com/jongaunt #Starmer #WesStreeting #GeneralElection #LabourInCrisis #UKPolitics #DowningStreet #PowerVacuum #JonGauntTV #GeneralElectionNow #StarmerMustGo #UKNews #PoliticalChaos Starmer, Wes Streeting, General Election, Labour in crisis, UK politics, Downing Street, power vacuum, Jon Gaunt TV, General Election Now, Starmer must go, UK news, political chaos, British government, leadership crisis, Wes Streeting resignation This is political blogging and hard-hitting social commentary from Triple Sony Gold Award-winning talk radio legend, Jon Gaunt — former host on BBC, Talk Radio, and Sky News. On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.

• It's Podmasters' 10th birthday! Get an extra 10% off a year's Patreon backing.Reform could well land a colossal freak victory and total power over the UK at the next General Election. Britain's first-past-the-post electoral system is struggling to cope with our new five-party system. As voters desert Labour and the Tories in droves, has proportional representation's moment finally come? Should Labour finally embrace fair votes for fear of something worse? Who is relighting the debate and how could it happen? And would a new PM's promise to make every vote count be big enough to convince Britain that Labour is serious about changing Britain for the better? The New Statesman's associate political editor and Oh God, What Now? regular Rachel Cunliffe digs into the new electoral reform debate with Andrew Harrison.  • Read Rachel's piece on proportional representation in the New Statesman here.  • Back us on Patreon – www.patreon.com/bunkercast    Written and presented by Andrew Harrison. Producer: James Liddell. Audio production: Tom Taylor. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Music by Kenny Dickinson. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production.www.podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

• It's Podmasters' 10th birthday! Get an extra 10% off a year's Patreon backing. Reform could well land a colossal freak victory and total power over the UK at the next General Election. Britain's first-past-the-post electoral system is struggling to cope with our new five-party system. As voters desert Labour and the Tories in droves, has proportional representation's moment finally come? Should Labour finally embrace fair votes for fear of something worse? Who is relighting the debate and how could it happen? And would a new PM's promise to make every vote count be big enough to convince Britain that Labour is serious about changing Britain for the better? The New Statesman's associate political editor and Oh God, What Now? regular Rachel Cunliffe digs into the new electoral reform debate with Andrew Harrison.   • Read Rachel's piece on proportional representation in the New Statesman here.   • Back us on Patreon – www.patreon.com/bunkercast     Written and presented by Andrew Harrison. Producer: James Liddell. Audio production: Tom Taylor. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Music by Kenny Dickinson. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production. www.podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

KING'S SPEECH SICK PANTOMIME: Starmer Defeated | Kemi on Fire!  #JonGaunt #jongauntTV #live #KingsSpeech #Starmer #KemiBadenoch #NigelFarage #UKPolitics #GeneralElection  What we witnessed today in the House of Commons wasn't a serious plan for the country—it was pure, unadulterated pantomime. A sick, useless waste of time that ignores the reality on our streets.  Keir Starmer looks like a man who won't even be in charge by the end of the week, let alone the end of the year. He's a squatter in Downing Street, presiding over a list of promises that we all know will never happen. The whole circus should have been cancelled. While Kemi Badenoch was absolutely on fire today, it's clear what the British public actually wants: REAL change. Not the scripted theatre of the main parties, but the actual agenda being set by Nigel Farage. He's the one speaking for the people while the "panto" season drags on in Westminster. It's time to cut the nonsense short.  Starmer is finished. We need a General Election, and we need it NOW. What did YOU think of the King's Speech? Was it a farce or a future? Let's get stuck in—have your say in the comments below! Jon Gaunt, jongauntTV, live, King's Speech, Starmer, Kemi Badenoch, Nigel Farage, UK Politics, General Election, Westminster, Pantomime, Reform UK, Labour Party, Conservative Party, Reaction  #JonGaunt #jongauntTV #live #KingsSpeech #Starmer #KemiBadenoch #NigelFarage #UKPolitics #GeneralElection #Westminster #Pantomime #ReformUK #Labour #Tories #Politics This is political blogging and hard-hitting social commentary from Triple Sony Gold Award-winning talk radio legend, Jon Gaunt — former host on BBC, Talk Radio, and Sky News. On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.

Rebecca Bextel announced Wednesday that she is seeking a nomination for Governor from the Constitution Party.  It sets up an interesting electoral scenario.  Historically, Wyoming has elected very liberal people to the Governor's mansion.  For 36 years, basically, the Democrats controlled the governor's office.  Since 2011 the Democrat party has struggled to gain voters and now is on the verge of not even being a major political party. With the nomination, Bextel would appear on the General Election ballot bypassing the primary contest.  I interviewed Rebecca this morning to make her announcement.

This is a lively discussion about Paul's run for governor of Oregon, but much more. Expect to find out why he thinks Democrat Tina Kotek will not be in the General Election, and we will talk about the war in Iran.

This week on Sustainability Now!, we continue our series of candidate interviews to get you ready to vote in the Kentucky Primary Election coming up on May 19th (or you can vote early this week!)! Tune in as your host, Justin Mog, sits down with Louisville Mayoral Candidate, Shameka Parrish-Wright. Metro Councilwoman Shameka Parrish-Wright is a longtime Louisville community leader endorsed by LDSA, KFTC, SURJ, C-FAIR, and Planned Parenthood. This is her second run for mayor. She is a social justice activist and the Director of VOCAL-KY. She is formerly homeless, formerly incarcerated, and was the child of an incarcerated parent. Her family has been impacted by HIV and the war on drugs. Learn more at https://shamekaforlouisville.com/ Due to a new KY law, this is the first non-partisan Mayor's race in Louisville and there are 11 candidates on your Primary Election ballot: Jody HURT, Douglas LATTIMORE, Bill WELLS, incumbent Craig GREENBERG, Tina BURNELL, Bob DeVORE, Lisa Holliday HARRIS, Jeffrey YOCUM, Matthew BAILEY, S. "The D" DATTILO, and today's guest Shameka PARRISH-WRIGHT. The top two candidates will go on to the General Election on November 3rd. Forward Radio does not endorse any particular candidates, but we do endorse an informed electorate and we offer equal air time to all candidates for the same office. Kentucky Primary Elections are on Tuesday May 19th, including the Mayor's race, many Metro Council seats, Sheriff, County Clerk, County Attorney, and State Rep seats right here in Louisville. All Kentucky voters will also get to weigh in on who should replace Mitch McConnell in the U.S. Senate! Don't miss this opportunity! Find out where, when and how to vote, and see a sample ballot so you can do your research on all candidates at https://GoVote.Ky.gov In-Person Excused Absentee Voting begins this week on May 6, May 7, May 8, May 11, May 12 and May 13 Time: 8:30 am-4:30 pm Louisville Location: Jefferson County Election Center, 1000 E. Liberty St. In-Person No Excuse Absentee Voting will run May 14 - May 16, 2026 Time: 8:00 am-6:00 pm Louisville Locations: At dozens of locations all over Jefferson County As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! is hosted by Dr. Justin Mog and airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at https://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com

STARMER IS TOXIC: DOES HE HAVE TO GO TO SAVE LABOUR AND UK?  #KeirStarmer #ToxicStarmer #LabourParty #GeneralElection #UKPolitics #JonGaunt #StarmerMustGo  Is Keir Starmer the most toxic leader in British political history? Jon Gaunt goes full throttle on the Labour leadership crisis. With the party in turmoil and the public demanding a General Election, has Starmer become an insurmountable obstacle to Labour's survival?  Jon breaks down the "traitor" narrative, the latest polling disasters, and why a "reckoning" is coming.  We're asking the tough questions: Does Starmer have to go to save Labour? Is he too toxic to lead the UK? Join the live debate and have your say in the chat.  #KeirStarmer #LabourParty #JonGaunt #GeneralElection #UKPolitics #ToxicStarmer #KeirStarmer #ToxicStarmer #LabourParty #GeneralElection #UKPolitics #JonGaunt #StarmerMustGo #LabourCrisis #Reckoning #UKGovernment  Keir Starmer, Toxic Starmer, Labour Party crisis, General Election, UK Politics, Jon Gaunt, Starmer resignation, Labour collapse, British Government, political reckoning  This is political blogging and hard-hitting social commentary from Triple Sony Gold Award-winning talk radio legend, Jon Gaunt — former host on BBC, Talk Radio, and Sky News. On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.

STARMER is TOAST Now we need GENERAL ELECTION not a CORONATION  #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #LIVE #GeneralElectionNow #GordonBrown #LabourLosses #UKPolitics  STARMER IS TOAST! The local elections were a bloodbath, and now a desperate Keir Starmer is reaching into the political graveyard to bring back Gordon Brown. Is this a joke? We're talking about the man who sold our gold at the bottom of the market! In this live show, Jon Gaunt exposes the "drowning man" tactics of a Prime Minister who has lost the dressing room and the country. 30 of his own MPs want him gone, but instead of giving US a say, they're planning a backroom coronation.]  WE NEED A GENERAL ELECTION NOW! Join the conversation LIVE: Why the local election results prove Starmer is finished. The Gordon Brown "resurrection" – desperation or delusion? Why a "Coronation" is a slap in the face to British democracy.  Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the bell icon to stay "unfiltered" with Jon Gaunt TV.  Jon Gaunt, Jon Gaunt TV, LIVE, Keir Starmer, Gordon Brown, General Election Now, Starmer is Toast, Local Election Results, Labour Party, Political Analysis, UK Politics, Breaking News, Two-Tier Justice, Gordon Brown Gold, Starmer Resignation, Snap Election, Tabloid Style, Straight Talk, Unfiltered, British Politics  #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #LIVE #StarmerIsToast #GeneralElectionNow #GordonBrown #LabourLosses #UKPolitics #LocalElections #StarmerMustGo #BreakingNews #PoliticalRant #Unfiltered #BritishNews #electionnow  This is political blogging and hard-hitting social commentary from Triple Sony Gold Award-winning talk radio legend, Jon Gaunt — former host on BBC, Talk Radio, and Sky News. On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.theflyingfrisby.comIt is always nice to be a national of a country that is leading the pack. It makes one proud to be a world leader.When it comes to cracking sovereign debt markets, however, you do not want to be leading the pack.But that is where we are in the UK.Even Mohamed El-Erian is tweeting about it.Yields on 30-year gilts, ie UK long-term government borrowing costs, hit 5.75% this week, the highest level since 1998, and the highest in the G7.It's local election day in the UK today, one of those events when we are kidded into thinking that a cross on a piece of paper is going to make the slightest iota of difference. This has barely been discussed as an issue, when it should be front and centre.The cost of servicing UK debt is now north of £100 billion, roughly 7% of annual expenditure.All you young folks grinding away at your desks to pay Income Tax, that's what much your effort is being expended on: servicing debt. It's not like you are contributing to anything new. As I say in Daylight Robbery, debt is a tax on the future. UK public spending is now £48,000 per household. That's how out of control things now are.This is only going to get worse. You have to own gold.One reason sterling has held together better than many expected is that UK interest rates remain high.Whether the Bank of England formally raises rates further or not, the market itself is already tightening financial conditions. Happy mortgage day, everyone. The post-2008 era of low rates is well and truly over.So-called yield curve control will have to come, to stop the government admitting they are insolvent. And that means further currency debasement.All the political turmoil that's coming as Labour tries to get rid of Keir Starmer after today's rout is not going to help. The next General Election is still three years away. Labour will put that off for as long as possible as half of them are going to lose their seats.If you live in a third world country such as the UK, I urge you to own gold or silver. The pound will be further devalued, as will the euro and dollar. The bullion dealer I use and recommend is The Pure Gold Company. They deliver to the UK, the US, Canada and Europe. More here.When the next General Election does come, the result is going to be, as they say in women's circles, “well hung”. No party has more than 25% of the vote. Reform is currently polling highest on 25% (next are the Tories and Labour on 19%), but thanks to our electoral system Reform's 25% will not necessarily translate into 25% of seats, unless deals are done. The most likely victor will be a coalition, probably RefCon, but don't discount the possibility of GreenLab.I should perhaps say this. 5.75% is not “instant crisis” serious, and the yield has come off a little amidst the latest potential for peace in Iran. Today it's 5.63%. We are now at the “the market is starting to ask questions” stage.For context, in 1992 long-dated yields went to 9% even while the base rate hit 15% on Black Wednesday itself.We can survive 5.75% for a little bit, but as you can see from the chart below: this is a upwards trend and it is going higher.The UK is uniquely vulnerable: large fiscal deficits, persistent current account deficits, high debt-to-GDP, high taxes, high energy costs, heavy state-spending commitments, no political appetite for belt-tightening, low growth, low productivity, a service-sector-led economy much of which can be replaced by AI, financial services suffocated by regulation, short average debt maturity rolling constantly into new rates, the Bank of England now selling gilts not buying. Then there are the demographic issues: an ageing population, the most productive leaving, and a reliance on foreign capital which, at present, is not coming but going.What does this all translate to? Higher mortgage rates, increased government refinancing costs, higher taxes as a result, forced spending cuts, pension funds and leveraged financial institutions coming under pressure, weaker growth and sterling vulnerability.If you are a reader from outside the UK, you can look at the UK and know what is likely coming to you soon after. The government itself will get into a terminal loop: higher yields → higher debt servicing → larger deficits → more issuance → higher yields.

SACK STARMER THE TRAITOR! Use Your Local Vote To Stop Him Now  #SackStarmer #LocalElections #JonGauntTV #StarmerOut #PoliticsLive #UKNews  The clock is ticking, and the British public has had enough! Keir Starmer has betrayed this country, turned his back on the working class, and presided over absolute chaos.  But this Thursday, YOU have the power to send him a message he can't ignore. In this live show, Jon Gaunt exposes the true scale of the Starmer betrayal—from the border shambles to the total disregard for national pride. We're treating these local elections like a General Election. It's time to stop the rot. It's time to sack the traitor. He must be totally thrashed and humiliated on Thursday and EVERY VOTE COUNTS!  Don't just sit there—get involved! VOTE: Use your ballot on Thursday to say "NO MORE." JOIN THE DEBATE: Tell us why you're voting him out in the comments below.  SHARE: Get this stream out to everyone who cares about the future of the UK.  #SackStarmer #LocalElections #JonGauntTV #StarmerOut #PoliticsLive #UKNews  Jon Gaunt, JonGauntTV, live, Sack Starmer, Starmer Traitor, Local Elections, Vote Starmer Out, Keir Starmer, UK Politics, Starmer Betrayal, British Politics, Stop Starmer, Jon Gaunt TV, Political Commentary, General Election, Sack the Traitor  #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #live #SackStarmer #StarmerTraitor #LocalElections #VoteStarmerOut #KeirStarmer #UKPolitics #StarmerBetrayal #BritishPolitics #StopStarmer #JonGauntTV #PoliticalCommentary #GeneralElection #SackTheTraitor  This is political blogging and hard-hitting social commentary from Triple Sony Gold Award-winning talk radio legend, Jon Gaunt — former host on BBC, Talk Radio, and Sky News. On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.

Today, we look at the biggest set of elections in the UK since the 2024 General Election.Laura and Paddy run through what the polls tell us, how insiders are feeling, and the challenges each of the parties face in different parts of Britain.Political correspondent Joe Pike joins to help, as well as reveal the insights you can gather from looking inside a communal bin.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXdNewscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenters were Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell. It was made by Chris Flynn and Adam Chowdhury. The social producer was Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

For our 150th episode, Greg Jenner is joined by historian Professor Iwan Morus and comedian Catherine Bohart to learn about the history of the telephone on its 150th anniversary. The inventor of the telephone, Alexander Graham Bell, was granted the American patent for his new communication system 150 years ago, on the 7th March 1876, beating out fellow inventor Elisha Gray who had submitted his patent on the very same day. But Bell still had to convince people that this novel form of communication would change their lives, and so he set out on a promotional tour across America and England, showcasing the wonder of his new invention, and even gifting a pair of phones to Queen Victoria. In this episode, we look at the first few decades of the telephone's existence: the dramatic race between Bell, Gray and an Italian immigrant named Meucci to be the first to patent it, how quickly it was rolled out across America, how the technology actually worked, and its problems, including the ease with which people could eavesdrop on their neighbour's conversations. We also look at the rise in jobs for women it provided, and the social anxieties it provoked, which mirror many of the worries voiced today about smartphones and social media. And we examine some early telephone etiquette: should you answer the phone with ‘hello' or ‘ahoy-hoy', and did a man need to be wearing trousers when speaking on the phone to a woman? If you're a fan of the scientific innovations of the past, feuding inventors, and the competing anxieties and opportunities of new technology, you'll love our episode on the History of the Telephone. If you want to learn more about Victorian science with Professor Iwan Morus, listen to our episode on Vital Electricity. And for more from Catherine Bohart, check out our episodes on pirate queen Grainne O'Malley, Julie d'Aubigny, or the History of General Elections. You're Dead To Me is the comedy podcast that takes history seriously. Every episode, Greg Jenner brings together the best names in history and comedy to learn and laugh about the past. Hosted by: Greg Jenner Research by: Rosalyn Sklar and Katharine Russell Written by: Rosalyn Sklar, Dr Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow, Dr Emma Nagouse, and Greg Jenner Produced by: Dr Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow and Greg Jenner Audio Producer: Steve Hankey Production Coordinator: Gill Huggett Senior Producer: Dr Emma Nagouse Executive Editor: Philip Sellars