Best Cory Hazlehurst Podcasts (2024)

Cory tries to compare Labour's manifesto to Clement Attlee's 1945, and we both talk about the Greens and Lib Dems who haven't featured much in our election podcasts so far. Dave Depper composed our theme tune and James Cram designed our logo.

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Operation Blunderlord (#363) 1:06:11

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No, we can't quite believe how Rishi Sunak is buggering this up so badly. But we have theories. Dave Depper composed our theme tune and James Cram designed our logo.

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The election so far (#362) 29:47

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It's an episode where we talk about Ming: Ming Campbell, Ming Vases, and a Ming the Merciless approach to candidate selection.

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It's happening! (#361) 38:44

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There's going to be a General Election. Steve and Cory talk about the terrible launch and how things can only get better for Rishi Sunak. Dave Depper composed our theme tune and James Cram designed our logo.

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The General Election Predictathon (#361) 53:49

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Luke John Davies joins Steve and Cory to indulge in a feast of election speculation. When will the election be held? What will the result be? If there is a hung parliament, what will happen? And who are the potential Portillo moments. James Cram designed our logo and Dave Depper composed our theme tune.…

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Who will be the most influential politicians in 2024? 37:08

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Steve and Cory choose their picks for the political Movers and Shakers in the UK in 2024, which may well be an election year. James Cram designed our logo and Dave Depper composed our theme tune.

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The political movers and shakers of 2023 (#358) 46:27

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Steve and Cory look back on our choices for those we thought would make waves in British Politics in 2023. How well did we do? James Cram designed our logo and Dave Depper composed our theme tune.

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A boring rollercoaster ride (#358) 45:04

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Steve and Cory talk about a tumultuous six weeks in British Politics in which so much happened, yet so little was achieved. (This podcast was recorded before the Rwanda votes in the Commons this week) James Cram designed our logo and Dave Depper composed our theme tune.

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What policies will each party focus on? (#357) 25:40

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Steve and Cory talk about the policies that all the main parties might focus on in an upcoming election campaign, and why it's hard for Labour to release a detailed policy platform at the moment. James Cram designed our logo and Dave Depper composed our theme tune.

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Know thy enemy (#356) 31:23

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Steve and Cory talk about why the Conservative attack lines on Labour don't seem to have much basis in reality, Labour's extreme self-awareness and whether cross-party co-operation in an election is likely. James Cram designed our logo and Dave Depper composed our theme tune.

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A Change Election (#354) 24:23

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Steve and Cory reflect on whether the Conservatives can present themselves as the party of change. Cory manages to confuse R.F. Delderfield and George Dangerfield. James Cram designed our logo and Dave Depper composed our theme tune.

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Go Down Swinging (#353) 31:25

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Steve and Cory talk about the by-elections in Tamworth and Mid-Bedfordshire. Dave Depper composed our theme tune and James Cram designed our logo.

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How influential was Rupert Murdoch? (#352) 22:25

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In our second episode on the legacy of Rupert Murdoch, we talk about his influence on public discourse and elections in the UK and US. James Cram designed our logo and Dave Depper composed our theme tune.

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What is Rupert Murdoch's legacy? (#351) 34:45

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In the first of three episodes, we talk about Rupert Murdoch's recent move to step down as head of News Corp. James Cram designed our logo and Dave Depper composed our theme tune.

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Chinese Spies and Foreign Policy (#350) 35:06

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Steve and Cory talk about whether foreign policy will be a big issue in the forthcoming election campaign. You can see the reports Cory was talking about here: https://ukandeu.ac.uk/what-do-voters-think-about-foreign-policy-post-brexit/ and here: https://ukandeu.ac.uk/ukraine-defines-public-opinion-on-foreign-policy/ James Cram designed our logo an…

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Unfortunate Metaphors (#349) 44:57

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Like a Rishi Sunak governmental relaunch, the podcast is back. Yet British Politics is like we've never been away. James Cram designed our logo and Dave Depper composed our theme tune.

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The Politics of the Budget (#348) 28:40

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Steve and Cory talk about the budget and begin to talk about how the next few years in UK politics may play out. Next week we'll reflect on the local elections.

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How do you fix the productivity problem? (#346) 33:20

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The seond of our episodes on the UK economy.

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What's the problem with the UK economy? (#345) 28:48

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Steve and Cory talk about a recent paper talking about the productivity problem in the UK ecconomy. You can read the paper they are talking about here: https://www.hks.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/centers/mrcbg/files/198_AWP_final.pdf James Cram designed our logo and Dave Depper composed our theme tune.…

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Another Banking Crisis (#344) 37:29

1+ y ago37:29

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Steve and Cory lament the fact that the world seems unable to go three years without a financial crisis and talk about the recent bank collapses. We are indebted to the work of Adam Tooze, which is always worth a read: https://adamtooze.substack.com Dave Depper composed our theme tune and James Cram designed out logo.…

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Political Comebacks (#343) 31:19

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As the podcast returns after moving house, we discuss political comebacks. Support us: Patreon.com/NotEnoughChampagne Dave Depper composed our theme tune and James Cram designed our logo.

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"Go Woke, Go Broke" #342 39:04

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Steve and Cory talk about sportswashing, greenwashing and how businesses are trying to develop ethical practices. A longer version of this conversation is on our patreon page: patreon.com/notenoughchampagne Dave Depper composed our theme tune and James Cram designed our logo.

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Minister for the Future (#341) 30:03

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Steve and Cory talk about what their priorities would be if they were Minister for the Future in a UK government. They discuss the NESTA essays published on the Prospect website which you can see here: https://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/specialreports/minister-for-the-future A longer version of this podcast is available on our patreon page: Patreon…

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Who will be the most influential UK politicians in 2023? 56:49

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In the time-honoured fashion, Steve and Cory start the year by picking their movers and shakers in British Politics over the coming year. Support us: Patreon.com/NotEnoughChampagne James Cram designed our logo and Dave Depper composed our theme tune.

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2022 Quiz 48:30

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Back by popular demand, the second-rate light entertainment show to conclude our year. Steve Haynes and Jen Hemingway take on John Cotton and Luke John Davies in the grudge match everyone is talking about. Support us on Patreon.com/NotEnoughChampagne James Cram designed our logo and Dave Depper composed our theme tune.…

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2022 in Review (#338) 46:35

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Cory and Steve are joined by Luke John Davies, John Cotton and Jen Hemmingway to look back on 2022 in British Politics. Support us: Patreon.com/NotEnoughChampagne James Cram designed our logo and Dave Depper composed our theme tune.

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How is Rishi Sunak getting on as Prime Minister? (#337) 37:54

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Shaz Rahman once again joins Steve and Cory to look back on Rishi Sunak's start as Prime Minister. This episode was out early for our Patreon subscribers: support us at Patreon.com/NotEnoughChampagne James Cram designed our logo and Dave Depper composed our theme tune.

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Keeping the Lights on (#336) 40:33

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Shaz Rahman once again joins us to talk about why energy bills are so high.

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What just happened at Cop 27? (#335) 32:38

2y ago32:38

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Shaz Rahman joins Steve and Cory to talk about what happened at Cop 27 and whether the world can avoid 1.5 degrees of warming. Support us: Patreon.com/NotEnoughChampagne James Cram designed our logo and Dave Depper composed our theme tune.

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A Red Trickle (#334) 38:47

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Patrick Cook joins us to talk about the Midterm Elections in America. Support us: Patreon.com/NotEnoughChampagne James Cram designed our logo and Dave Depper composed our theme tune.

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Not Another One! (#333) 36:26

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Liz Truss has resigned, Rishi Sunak will become Prime Minister today. Is that an end to the chaos? Support us: Patreon.com/NotEnoughChampagne James Cram designed our logo and Dave Depper composed our theme tune Plucky Good Times.

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Things Fall Apart (Again) #332 38:06

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Steve and Cory try and work out the structural reasons behind the pickle Liz Truss finds herself in. Support us: Patreon.com/NotEnoughChampagne James Cram designed our logo and Dave Depper composed our theme tune.

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Trussterwoolas (#331) 29:11

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Steve and Cory on the fallout from *that* mini-budget. Support us: patreon.com/NotEnoughChampagne James Cram designed our logo and Dave Depper composed our theme tune.

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Kamikwasi Economics (#330) 20:17

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This week saw the Truss Governments' first central set of actions. A "Mini Budget" that cuts taxes and launches an economic experiment in Trickle Down Economics.

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Farewell, Boris Johnson (#329) 45:11

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Steve and Cory pay farewell to the worst Prime Minister we've ever had, and look forward with trepdiation to the next one. Support us: Patreon.com/NotEnoughChampagne James Cram designed our logo and Dave Depper composed our theme tune.

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Stop that, it's silly: The Conservative Party Leadership Contest (#327) 46:10

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Steve and Cory decide what are the ten silliest policies announced by Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak in the leadership race so far. Support us: Patreon.com/NotEnoughChampagne Dave Depper composed our theme tune and James Cram designed our logo.

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Nudged Aside (#326) 30:28

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Cory and Steve revisit nudge theory in the light of some recent research that claims it doesn't work. We talk about the PNAS report which you can read more about here: https://twitter.com/johnholbein1/status/1551243921153556480?s=21&t=MLRIy61HtU8_6w2UXISiiw and the framing debate here: https://twitter.com/ThomasTalhelm/status/1524406028833591298 Su…

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The polycrisis (#325) 32:34

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The new Prime Minister will have a daunting intray. What global challenges do they have to cope with and what have candidates for the leadership said they'll do about them? We've stolen the polycrisis idea from Adam Tooze; read about it here: https://adamtooze.com/2022/06/24/chartbook-130-defining-polycrisis-from-crisis-pictures-to-the-crisis-matri…

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Then there were four (#324) 49:15

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Luke John Davies join Steve and Cory to talk about the final runners in the Conservative leadership contest. Support us: Patreon.com/NotEnoughChampagne James Cram designed our logo and Dave Depper composed our theme tune.

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We've gotta get out of this race (#323) 27:51

2y ago27:51

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Steve and Cory talk about the sensible, mature discussions taking place in the Conservative Party right now. Support us: Patreon.com/NotEnoughChampagne James Cram designed our logo and Dave Depper composed our theme tune.

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Them's the breaks (#322) 24:57

2y ago24:57

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Steve and Cory talk about a crazy week in British Politics. Did Boris Johnson or Nadim Zahawi have a worse one? Support us: Patreon.com/NotEnoughChampagne James Cram designed our logo and Dave Depper composed our theme tune.

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The politics of inflation (#321) 30:22

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Steve and Cory look at previous periods of high inflation to reflect on how rising prices might impact on politics today. This was recorded before Johnson resigned this week. We'll talk about this soon. In the meantime follow us on Patreon at Patreon.com/NotEnoughChampagne to hear our quick reactions and read Steve's article here: https://www.patre…

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Against Protocol 30:11

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Steve and Cory discuss the Northern Ireland Protocol and why Boris Johnson's government doesn't like it. Support us: Patreon.com/NotEnoughChampagne James Cram designed our logo and Dave Depper composed our theme tune.

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Who has been most influential in British Politics in 2022? (#319) 34:38

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Steve and Cory check in on our movers and shakers picks. This episode was recorded before the by-election results: to get our reaction to them, visit patreon.com/NotEnoughChampagne James Cram designed our logo and Dave Depper composed our theme tune.

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Will economic insecurity decide the next election? (#318) 34:17

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Steve and Cory talk about a recent report suggesting that economic insecurity is the driving force behind voting intentions in UK politics. You can read it here: https://politicscentre.nuffield.ox.ac.uk/research/nuffield-elections-unit/economic-insecurity-and-voting-intention/ Support us: patreon.com/NotEnoughChampagne Dave Depper composed our them…

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Boris doesn't get on his bike 29:35

2y ago29:35

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With Cory away from the NEC bunker, Steve is joined by Luke John Davies to discuss the vote of no confidence in Boris Johnson's leadership, and the future of the Conservative party. Support us: Patreon.com/NotEnoughChampagne James Cram designed our logo and Dave Depper composed our theme tune.

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The government's odd war on working from home (#317) 31:00

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Steve and Cory talk about why the government seems to have a problem with people working from home. Support us: Patreon.com/NotEnoughChampagne James Cram designed our logo and Dave Depper composed our theme tune.

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Forgotten but not gone 32:58

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Steve and Cory gather together what's left of their marbles after the location election campaign, and talk about this week's Queen's Speech. Support us: patreon.com/NotEnoughChampagne Dave Depper composed our theme tune and James Cram designed our logo.

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