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Comedian, Broadcaster (and former political adviser) Matt Forde presents The Political Party, the show where renowned politicians and experts open up and give their most honest, revealing and often hilarious answers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What’s the tea? Every week, the team at Arcade Studios will break down the latest marketing news stories and juiciest pop culture moments, while providing a behind-the-scenes peek at #agencylife, all in under 15 minutes. Follow: @helloarcade. Co-hosts: @mmmiiike and @mmmitzi. www.arcadearcade.ca
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"American Contractor Stories" is a captivating podcast that brings to life the fascinating and often untold tales of contractors working in various fields. Each episode features a different contractor sharing their journey and experiences in the industry, providing insight into the challenges, triumphs, and unique perspectives of those who build and shape our world. From construction workers, electricians, plumbers, roofers, HVAC technicians, and more, "American Contractor Stories" explores ...
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Anthony Mangnall Anthony was one of the stars of the Election 24 Series. A former adviser to William Hague, he'd been the Conservative MP for Totnes since 2019. On 4 July he lost his seat to the Lib Dems. In this candid and hilarious interview, he reflects on defeat and reveals what advice he gave his successor. SEE Matt at the Edinburgh Festival i…
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Election 24 Season Finale with Lauren Edwards It's all over, but how did all our guests do? You're about to find out with the Political Party Results Service. We couldn't end the series without catching up with one of our guests, so let's grab a pint of CAMRA approved real ale and a big back of pork scratchings and sit down with Lauren Edwards, who…
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Election 24, Episode 32 It's Polling Day! Soak up the final day of the election in style with one last tour of the campaign. Today's candidates are: Ian Murray, Labour, Edinburgh South @IanMurrayMP https://linktr.ee/ianmurraymp Tom Tugendhat, Conservative, Tonbridge @TomTugendhat https://www.tomtugendhat.org/ Uma Kumaran, Labour, Stratford and Bow …
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Election 24, Episode 31 It's Political Christmas Eve! One of the most magical days in the political calendar. The Battlebus picks up pace as we sprint towards the finish. Today's candidates are: Jonathan Ashworth, Labour, Leicester South @JonAshworth https://www.facebook.com/JonAshworth Abi McGuire, Independent, Wells and Mendip Hills @Abi4MP https…
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Election 24, Episode 30 It's a passionate and energetic day on the podcast as Polling Day becomes visible on the horizon. Enjoy a refreshing glass of rosé but remember, no smoking on the Battlebus! Today's candidates are: Danielle Newson, Lib Dem, Sussex Weald @LibDemDanielle https://www.wealdenlibdems.org.uk/ Julie Marson, Conservative, Hertford a…
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Election 24, Episode 29 Today's episode is best enjoyed with some fine wine. And a pint of ale. And a Sunday roast. Today's candidates are: Steve Reed, Labour, Streatham and Croydon North @SteveReedMP https://www.stevereedmp.co.uk/ Tom Pridham, Conservative, Battersea @tom_pridham https://www.wandsworthconservatives.co.uk/people/tom-pridham Helen B…
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Election 24, Episode 28 We're trying to collect them all! The political Pokémon challenge continues with four more candidates: Oliver Ryan, Labour, Burnley @OliverRyanUK https://www.oliverryan.org.uk/ Sharmen Rahman, Green, Leicester South @sharmen_r https://leicester.greenparty.org.uk/ Lauren Edwards, Labour, Rochester and Strood @LaurenREdwards h…
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Election 24, Episode 27 Imagine a selection box only filled with the best chocolates. Now imagine that in audio form. You've just imagined this episode. Today's candidates are: Emily Thornberry, Labour, Islington South and Finsbury @EmilyThornberry https://www.emilythornberry.com/ Damian Collins, Conservative, Folkestone and Hythe @DamianCollins ht…
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Election 24, Episode 26 The Battlebus fridge is freshly stocked with ice cold lagers, best enjoyed with chips and cake. It'll all make sense. Today's candidates are: Jeremy Hunt, Conservative, Godalming and Ash X: @Jeremy_Hunt W: https://www.jeremyhunt.org/ Carla Denyer, Green Party, Bristol Central X: @carla_denyer W: https://linktr.ee/carladenyer…
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Election 24, Episode 25 If you think a Sports Direct mug is the biggest thing you can drink tea out of, guess again. It's another treat-filled tour of Britain on the Battlebus. Today's candidates are: Judith Cummins, Labour, Bradford South @JudithCummins https://www.judithcummins.org.uk/ Scott Hamilton, Conservative, Lothian East @ScottHam2win http…
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Election 24, Episode 24 The Battlebus picks up the pace as we speed around Britain on another grand tour of Election 24. Today's candidates are: Samia Hersi, Conservative, Queens Park and Maida Vale X: @SamiaHersi W: https://www.samiahersi.uk/ Chris Foren, Green Party, Leeds Central and Headingley W: https://leeds.greenparty.org.uk/our-people/ge-ca…
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Election 24, Episode 23 Prepare yourself for some 90s anthems, we've got a new mixtape on the Battlebus as we hurtle around Britain. Today's candidates are: Natasha Irons, Labour, Croydon East X: @NDIrons W: https://www.natashairons.uk/ Conor Burns, Conservative, Bournemouth West X: @ConorBurnsUK W: https://www.conorburns.com/ Blaise Baquiche, Lib …
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The Battlebus picks up speed as we hurtle towards polling day with more trips to the seaside! Woohoo! Today's candidates are: Mark Maguire, Labour, Castle Point X: @MarkMaguireX W: https://www.castlepointlabour.org.uk/ Tim Bearder, Lib Dem, Gosport X: @timbearder W: https://www.facebook.com/TimBearderUK/?_rdr Alison Taylor, Labour, Paisley and Renf…
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Election 24, Episode 21 Positivity, resilience and talent. Today's show is packed with all three. Buckle up, we're taking the bus and the ferry! Today's candidates are: Layla Moran, Lib Dem, Oxford West and Abingdon X: @LaylaMoran W: https://www.oxonld.uk/layla-moran Anthony Mangnall, Conservative, South Devon X: @AnthonyMangnal1 W: https://www.ant…
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Election 24, Episode 20 It's a good job we're out on the doorstep today because we're absolutely stuffing our faces. Today's candidates are: Sharon Hodgson, Labour, Washington and Gateshead South X: @SharonHodgsonMP W: https://linktr.ee/sharonhodgson Jake Berry, Conservative, Rossendale and Darwen X: @JakeBerry W: https://jakeberry.org/ Kellie-Jay …
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Election 24, Episode 19 Fasten your seatbelts for another thrilling ride around the General Election. Today's candidates are: Abena Oppong-Asare, Labour, Erith and Thamesmead X: @abenaopp W: https://www.abenaoppongasare.com/ Bret Palmer, Lib Dem, South West Wiltshire X: @Bret_S_Palmer W: https://www.facebook.com/bret4sww Melanie Onn, Labour, Great …
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Election 24, Episode 18 Yes, we're off to the seaside again but we're also going to one of the greatest chip shops in Britain. This is what politics is all about. There are four motivated candidates on today's show: Preet Kaur Gill, Labour, Edgbaston X: @PreetKGillMP W: https://www.preetkaurgill.co.uk/ Andy Carter, Conservative, Warrington South X:…
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We're well into the campaign now and we're meeting five more candidates. All with different lives, experiences and reasons for standing. They are: Douglas Alexander, Labour, Lothian East X: @D_G_Alexander W: https://www.eastlothianlabourparty.co.uk Leila Williams, East Worthing and Shoreham X: @leila4ewas W: https://www.eastworthingandshoreham.org.…
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The audio Panini album of this general election gets five more stickers, all of which we needed! Today's shinies are... Jess Phillips, Labour, Birmingham Yardley X: @jessphillips W: https://jessphillips.net/ Will Sapwell, Lib Dem, Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough X: @WillSapwell W: https://www.shefflibdems.org.uk/news/article/will-sapwell-sele…
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Fasten your seatbelt and cut out the carbs, we're on another scenic tour of the British political landscape. Today's candidates are: Nick Thomas-Symonds, Labour, Torfaen X: @NickTorfaen W: https://www.facebook.com/nickthomassymonds/ Michael Shanks, Labour, Rutherglen X: @mgshanks W: https://michaelshanks.org.uk/ Charlotte Salomon, Conservative, Nor…
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We're going back to the seaside Today's candidates are... Anne-Marie Trevelyan, Conservatives, North Northumberland X: @annietrev W: https://www.teamtrevelyan.co.uk/ Frederick van Mierlo, Lib Dems, Henley and Thame X: @fivanmierlo Georgie Callé, Conservatives, Ealing Southall X: @GeorgieCalle Ben Bradley, Conservatives, Mansfield X: @BBradley_Mans …
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Election 24, Episode 13 It's a bodyslam of an episode starting in the Welsh valleys. Today's candidates are... Alex Davies-Jones, Labour, Pontypridd X: @AlexDaviesJones W: https://alexdaviesjones.laboursites.org/ Robert Buckland, Conservatives, Swindon South X: @RobertBuckland W: https://www.robertbuckland.co.uk/ Helen Maguire, Lib Dems, Epsom and …
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Get ready to stuff your face with doughnuts, it's another fin summer's day on the Battlebus! Today's candidates are... Will Goodhand, Conservatives, West Bromwich X: @WillGoodhand4MP Jade Botterill, Labour, Ossett and Denby Dale X: @JadeBotterill W: https://www.jadebotterill.com/ Claire Hanna, SDLP, South Belfast and Mid Down X: @ClaireHanna W: htt…
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Pop your seatbelt on and get ready for another grand tour of Election 24. Our first stop is the seaside... Josh Babarinde, Liberal Democrats, Eastbourne X: @JoshBabarinde W: https://www.josh.org.uk/ Rushanara Ali, Labour, Bethnal Green and Stepney X: @rushanaraali W: https://www.rushanaraali.org/ Scott Smith, Conservatives, Manchester Central X: @s…
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Beep beep! The Political Party battlebus stops off to meet five more political talents. Enjoy today's episode with a glass of rioja and a wooden spoon covered in elastic bands. It'll all make sense. Today's candidates are: Ed Davey, Liberal Democrats, Kingston and Surbiton X: @EdwardJDavey W: https://www.kingstonlibdems.org.uk/ge2024-eddavey/ Rosie…
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Pop your seatbelt on, the Political Party Battlebus is making FIVE stops today. Politicians aren't all the same and this episode proves it. This is a great advert for the power of politics. Today's candidates are... Alison McGovern, Labour, Birkenhead X: @Alison_McGovern Michelle Welsh, Labour, Sherwood Forest X: MichelleWelshUK Khalil Yousuf, Libe…
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This is an absolute joy of an episode in so many ways. Our four candidates today are listed below and they all bring their unique life experience to this election. Wes Streeting, Labour, Ilford North X: @wesstreeting W: https://linktr.ee/wesstreeting Sarah Cooper-Lesadd, Conservative, Coventry North W: https://www.coventryconservatives.com/news/cov…
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Election 24, Episode 7 It's a 3 nation special! Northern Ireland, England and Scotland all get visited in today's episode. Let's experience the election at street level with three more energised candidates. Colum Eastwood, SDLP, Foyle X: @columeastwood W: https://linktr.ee/columeastwood Simon Phipps, Conservative, Birmingham Selly Oak X: @simonphip…
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The ambitious target gets chipped away at with 3 more candidates. You're going to need various bars of chocolate for this. Stewart McDonald, SNP, Glasgow South X: @StewartMcDonald W: https://www.stewartmcdonald.scot/ Mark Johnston, Liberal Democrats, Reigate X: @markjohnstonld W: https://www.reigatelibdems.org.uk/mark Laura Blumenthal, Conservative…
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Show Notes: This week on The Sip: TikTok is acting like we’re 12, The White House declined to comment and more. Next up: The big question on all Canadians’ minds.. HOW do we get our hands on the Tim Hortons Sambas? Today’s hot tea: Are swimfluencers the next big thing? Swim USA thinks so. Finally, if you’re on the hunt for a part-time gig, look no …
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You'll need planes, trains, automobiles and ferries for today's trip around the election. We're heading to Milton Keynes, Glasgow and then to the exotic Western Isles. Take your seasickness medication and meet today's candidates. Johnny Luk, Conservative, Milton Keynes Central X: @Johnny__Luk W: https://www.johnnyluk.co.uk/ Alison Thewliss, SNP, Gl…
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Grab your spatula and a can of Coke, we're off to the north west of England, then down to the West Midlands before heading to the outskirts of Glasgow. Who's booking this road trip? Today's motivated and totally-not-jaded-yet candidates are Kelly Fowler, Labour, Cheadle X: @kelly4labour W: https://www.kelly4cheadle.com/ Ben Fletcher, Conservative, …
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We're heading north and then into Scotland with 3 more candidates in this election. Cut through the national noise and let's go direct to the doorstep with... James Frith, Labour, Bury North X: @JamesFrith W: https://www.jamesfrithforburynorth.com/ Jordan Cowie, Conservative, Kilmarnock and Louden X: @JordanDCowie W: https://www.scottishconservativ…
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The impossible(?) challenge continues with 3 candidates: Mike Amesbury, Labour, Runcorn Tim Barnes, Conservative, Cities of London and Westminster Laura Weldon, Conservatives, Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley: Laura Weldon, Conservative 643 to go... If you are a candidate or know one who'd like to come on the show, email politicalpartypodcast…
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Here we go! Matt's attempt to interview a candidate in every constituency begins with four candidates: Dave Rowntree, Labour, Mid Susses Hitchin: Bim Afolami, Conservative, Hitchin Jess Asato, Labour, Lowestoft Sara Gezdari, Conservative, Richmond and North Kingston 646 left to go... If you are a candidate or know one who'd like to come on the show…
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Show Notes: First up: The fully-conscious baby enjoyed her trip to the Four Seasons Orlando! Next: Millennials and Gen X we’re sorry to tell you, but cassette tapes are back and Gen Z is LOVING them. Finally, A’ja Wilson finally got her Nike deal! That’s all for this week’s tea. We’ll be back next week with a new episode. Tea for Lunch with Mike (@…
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Ros is the man when it comes to explaining things, and he explains to Matt how his explainer videos became such a hit. This is a masterclass in the craft of broadcast journalism. Ros thinks carefully about every element of his videos. Not just what facts to include, but the type of language, the vocal delivery and even the clothes he wears. Plus th…
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Nathaniel was propelled to the national media just over a week ago when he was Keir Starmer's warm-up act at the launch of his '6 steps'. His speech was all the more powerful because he's dying of bowel cancer. In this powerful interview Nathaniel tells the story of the delays to his treatment, his approach to life since his diagnosis and how he en…
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Forest-mad Nadia is on the left of the Labour Party, so as we approach the election what's her assessment of Keir Starmer as Leader? Find out in this wide-ranging interview with one of Britain's youngest MPs. As well as discussing issues including race, gender and class, Nadia also talks openly about having PTSD and why it was important for her to …
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Show Notes: First up: Bumble is coming under fire for a recent ad campaign that mocked celibacy. Next up, Zayn Malik is making a country album. Finally, E.L.F.’s “too many Dicks” campaign aims to transform boardrooms. That’s all for this week’s tea. We’ll be back next week with a new episode. Tea for Lunch with Mike (@mmmiiike) and Mitzi (@mmmitzi)…
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How did Jon Cruddas help Barack Obama win the White House? It's all thanks to a wonderful chance taken by Matthew McGregor, now boss of 38 Degrees. This is an absolute blast and a real education about the power of online activism. Buy Tickets to see Matt's return to stand-up: https://sohotheatre.com/events/matt-forde-work-in-progress/#performances …
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Show Notes: We’ve leveled up! Check us out on YouTube to see our set updates. Catching up: The Met Gala happened this week, but it fell a bit flat for us. This week’s Sip: Meta challenges Threads users, Meta implements new AI ad features and Instagram clarifies their algorithm. Our first main story: New updates on the TikTok ban and why we don’t th…
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One of the most entertaining guests in the history of the show returns, to tell the incredible story of his deportation from Djibouti. Tim is one of five MPs to be sanctioned by China, but never expected that to have an effect in Africa, He's standing down at the next election and gives his entertaining assessment of the issues facing the Conservat…
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Psephologist extraordinaire Greg Cook returns to analyse the election results and break down what they mean. Are Labour heading for a victory? If so, could they win a landslide? Does the Tories winning Tees Valley mean as much as they claim as does? Does this feel like 1995, heading into 1997? All the big questions answered! Buy Tickets to see Matt…
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Show Notes: This week on The Sip: YouTube reverts back to their old player, TikTok tests a new voice-generator and Threads beats X. First up: Bumble is making a huge change to their app, will users like it? Or does it get rid of their competitive advantage? Next up – LinkedIn adds daily games to their platform! Will it increase engagement? Finally,…
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Why has Humza resigned and what does it mean for Scotland and the SNP? This is an entertaining and comprehensive briefing on what's happening in Scottish politics with the engaging Euan McColm. Buy Tickets to see Matt's return to stand-up: https://sohotheatre.com/events/matt-forde-work-in-progress/#performances Follow @mattforde on Twitter for the …
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Liverpool's Metro Mayor is standing for a third term on 2 May. He's already led a fascinating life, starting out as a bricklayer, then being an MP and Jeremy Corbyn's PPS before becoming the Metro Mayor for the city he loves. Steve is a big personality and this goes way beyond the usual boundaries of politics. This is about how people feel about pl…
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Show Notes: This week on The Sip: Is TikTok building a new app? Why is X charging users to start their profiles? And more. Today’s hot tea: The TikTok ban is officially approved by the U.S. House of Representatives and President Joe Biden. What does it mean for creators? It’s time to diversify. Next up, Coca-Cola surprised us with a creative campai…
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This is a fascinating insight into life as a modern political editor, what the pressures are and how different outlets make themselves distinct from one another. Kevin has worked everywhere covering UK and Scottish politics. The Sun, The Herald, The Scotsman and now he's Political Editor of HuffPost UK. Does The Sun lead or follow its readers? What…
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Show Notes: Mike and Mitzi’s personal training journey! Today’s Sip: TikTok Notes is being tested, Elon Musk wants to bring back Vine and YouTube has added new shopping features. Today’s first story: The WNBA drew in record numbers of viewers! Today’s hot tea: We have to talk about Coachella! After so many people called it a flop this year, the mus…
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