Show 380. Simon Hart The Political Party podcast

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Eluned Morgan Eluned is the First Minister of Wales and the first female First Minister of Wales. What challenges does Wales face that other parts of the UK might not? How do leaders create economic growth? And can someone help get Eluned some Oasis tickets? SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE ON STAGE! 31 March: Anthony Scaramucci 12 May: Wes Streeting 9 June: Kemi Badenoch 14 July: Michael Gove Plus more to be announced... Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ DONATE to the RNOH Charity here: https://www.rnohcharity.org/donate/donate-online SEE Matt at on tour until June 2025, including his extra date at The Nottingham Playhouse: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows 28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre 4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre 13 April: Salford Lowry - EXTRA DATE 29 May: Chipping Norton Theatre - EXTRA DATE 30 May: Swindon Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE 4 June: Leeds City Varieties - EXTRA DATE 5 June: Nottingham Playhouse - EXTRA DATE 6 June: Cambridge Junction - EXTRA DATE 12 June: York, The Crescent - EXTRA DATE 13 June: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE 14 June: Faversham, The Alex - EXTRA DATE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Show 382. Stewart McDonald 55:26

12 days ago55:26

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Everyone's favourite SNP politician tells Matt what Nicola Sturgeon's departure from Holyrood means for the SNP and for Scotland. Stewart also reflects on what the party has to do differently if it wants to gain independence. This is a funny, thoughtful and reflective conversation about Nicola Sturgeon's legacy and the future of Scotland. And the future of gay bars in Tenerife. SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE ON STAGE! 31 March: Anthony Scaramucci 12 May: Wes Streeting 9 June: Kemi Badenoch 14 July: Michael Gove Plus more to be announced... Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ DONATE to the RNOH Charity here: https://www.rnohcharity.org/donate/donate-online CONTACT Regent Park Strategies here: https://www.regentparkstrategies.com/ SEE Matt at on tour until June 2025, including his extra date at The Nottingham Playhouse: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows 28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre 4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre 13 April: Salford Lowry - EXTRA DATE 29 May: Chipping Norton Theatre - EXTRA DATE 30 May: Swindon Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE 4 June: Leeds City Varieties - EXTRA DATE 5 June: Nottingham Playhouse - EXTRA DATE 6 June: Cambridge Junction - EXTRA DATE 12 June: York, The Crescent - EXTRA DATE 13 June: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE 14 June: Faversham, The Alex - EXTRA DATE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Show 381 Alastair Campbell - LIVE 1:30:05

17 days ago1:30:05

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Alastair Campbell - LIVE This is an absolute riot. Alastair Campbell is his vulnerable, doubting, bombastic best in one of the funniest episodes of the show ever recorded. How would he contain Trump? What is Labour getting wrong? Has he put on weight? This will all make sense once you've listened. Sort of. THE POLITICAL PARTY IS BACK ON STAGE! 31 March: Anthony Scaramucci 12 May: Wes Streeting 9 June: Kemi Badenoch 14 July: Michael Gove Plus more to be announced... Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ DONATE to the RNOH Charity here: https://www.rnohcharity.org/donate/donate-online SEE Matt at on tour until June 2025, including his extra date at The Nottingham Playhouse: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows 12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club 28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre 4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre 13 April: Salford Lowry - EXTRA DATE 29 May: Chipping Norton Theatre - EXTRA DATE 30 May: Swindon Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE 4 June: Leeds City Varieties - EXTRA DATE 5 June: Nottingham Playhouse - EXTRA DATE 6 June: Cambridge Junction - EXTRA DATE 12 June: York, The Crescent - EXTRA DATE 13 June: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE 14 June: Faversham, The Alex - EXTRA DATE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Show 380. Simon Hart 1:03:44

26 days ago1:03:44

1:03:44

Simon was Chief Whip under Rishi Sunak and his explosive new book 'Ungovernable' documents the scandalous and tumultuous final term of the Conservative government. So what's his view of his fellow politicians and the system they inhabit? Is it impossible for any Prime Minister to truly get their way? And what's it like being mistaken for Brian Clough? THE POLITICAL PARTY IS BACK ON STAGE! 10 March: Alastair Campbell 31 March: Anthony Scaramucci 12 May: Wes Streeting 9 June: Kemi Badenoch 14 July: Michael Gove Plus more to be announced... Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ DONATE to the RNOH Charity here: https://www.rnohcharity.org/donate/donate-online SEE Matt at on tour until June 2025, including his extra date at The Nottingham Playhouse: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows 4 March: Colchester Arts Centre 5 March: Oxford, Glee Club 6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club 7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm 11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree 12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club 28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre 4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre 13 April: Salford Lowry - EXTRA DATE 5 June: Nottingham Playhouse - EXTRA DATE 6 June: Cambridge Junction - EXTRA DATE 13 June: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE 14 June: Faversham, The Alex - EXTRA DATE BUY Simon's book 'Ungovernable' here: https://linktr.ee/SimonHartUngovernable Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Show 379. Mike Tapp 1:01:45

5 weeks ago1:01:45

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Mike Tapp Mike is one of Labour's hottest rising stars. Elected in July last year, he's already an accomplished media performer. A former soldier, he is at the vanguard of Labour's patriotic centre. But why does he wake up so early in the morning? Wine. Dogs. The military. This podcast has it all. THE POLITICAL PARTY IS BACK ON STAGE! 10 March: Alastair Campbell 31 March: Anthony Scaramucci 12 May: Wes Streeting 9 June: Kemi Badenoch 14 July: Michael Gove Plus more to be announced... Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ DONATE to the RNOH Charity here: https://www.rnohcharity.org/donate/donate-online SEE Matt at on tour until April 2025, including his extra date at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows 12 February: Bath, Komedia 13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre 16 February: Cambridge, The Junction 20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts 23 February: Brighton, Komedia 25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club 26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal 28 February: Chelmsford Theatre 2 March: Bristol, Hen and Chickens (Matinee) 2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory 4 March: Colchester Arts Centre 6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club 7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm 11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree 12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club 27 March: Oxford, Glee Club 28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre 4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Show 378. Mhari Aurora 48:30

6 weeks ago48:30

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Mhari Aurora Mhari is a revelation in political broadcasting and in this fascinating chat with Matt she considers some of the big questions facing modern media: What can the 'mainstream media' learn from Joe Rogan? How should they cover Donald Trump? How do you deal with angry taxi drivers? It's all in here! THE POLITICAL PARTY IS BACK ON STAGE! 10 March: Alastair Campbell 31 March: Anthony Scaramucci 12 May: Wes Streeting 9 June: Kemi Badenoch Plus more to be announced... Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ SEE Matt at on tour until April 2025, including his extra date at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows 20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts 23 February: Brighton, Komedia 25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club 26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal 28 February: Chelmsford Theatre 2 March: Bristol, Hen and Chickens (Matinee) 2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory 4 March: Colchester Arts Centre 6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club 7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm 11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree 12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club 27 March: Oxford, Glee Club 28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre 4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Show 377 Rachel Reeves LIVE 1:08:16

6 weeks ago1:08:16

1:08:16

What a return! The Chancellor is exceptional form as she discusses Trump, tariffs, the threat of Reform and the inside story of when her hair turned ginger. This interview has it all. The realities of life in government plus invaluable advice for creating the perfect Yorkshire Pudding. Oh and a brilliant story about Gordon Brown's tribute to John Prescott... The next guests at The Duchess Theatre are: 10 March: Alastair Campbell 31 March: Anthony Scaramucci 12 May: Wes Streeting 9 June: Kemi Badenoch 14 July: Michael Gove Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ SEE Matt at on tour until April 2025, including his extra date at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows 12 February: Bath, Komedia 13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre 16 February: Cambridge, The Junction 20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts 23 February: Brighton, Komedia 25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club 26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal 28 February: Chelmsford Theatre 2 March: Bristol, Hen and Chickens (Matinee) 2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory 4 March: Colchester Arts Centre 6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club 7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm 11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree 12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club 27 March: Oxford, Glee Club 28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre 4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Show 376. Dr Sharon Lockyer 42:14

7 weeks ago42:14

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Dr Sharon Lockyer The live comedy industry is worth around £1bn annually to the UK economy, yet it doesn't get included in government conversations about the arts. As a result, it doesn't receive the financial support that other arts forms routinely get. To understand why, and to explain the wider impact of live comedy on society, Matt is joined by Dr Sharon Lockyer from Brunel University. Comedy. It's a serious business. THE POLITICAL PARTY IS BACK ON STAGE! 10 February: Rachel Reeves 10 March: Alastair Campbell 31 March: Anthony Scaramucci 12 May: Wes Streeting 9 June: Kemi Badenoch Plus more to be announced... Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ SEE Matt at on tour until April 2025, including his extra date at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows 12 February: Bath, Komedia 13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre 16 February: Cambridge, The Junction 20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts 23 February: Brighton, Komedia 25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club 26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal 28 February: Chelmsford Theatre 2 March: Bristol, Hen and Chickens (Matinee) 2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory 4 March: Colchester Arts Centre 6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club 7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm 11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree 12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club 27 March: Oxford, Glee Club 28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre 4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Special episode with Richard Herring and Mark Steel in partnership with Cancer Research UK 1:21:44

7 weeks ago1:21:44

1:21:44

This very special episode is brought to you in paid partnership with Cancer Research UK. At the end of last year, myself, Richard Herring and Mark Steel sat down to have a frank, raw, funny and open conversation about something that has affected us all - cancer. We were later joined by Dr Sam Godfrey, the Science Engagement Lead at Cancer Research UK, who gave us invaluable insight into the incredible work Cancer Research UK are doing and why the future is looking bright. Disclaimer for this one - very strong language and discussions of cancer diagnosis and treatment are used throughout. Disclaimer: CRUK can only accept donations from countries where we are a registered charity. Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1089464), Scotland (SC041666), the Isle of Man (1103) and Jersey (247). #ad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Show 375. Ava Santina-Evans 50:51

8 weeks ago50:51

50:51

Ava Santina-Evans Ava is the star of PoliticsJOE, an online platform which covers politics in a different way to other media. It's hugely successful and in this entertaining and insightful interview, Ava explains the decisions behind that popularity. This takes in everything: from Labour and trade union issues, to the appeal of Trump, and the appeal of Reform to younger voters. All modern politics is here! THE POLITICAL PARTY IS BACK ON STAGE! 10 February: Rachel Reeves 10 March: Alastair Campbell 31 March: Anthony Scaramucci 12 May: Wes Streeting Plus more to be announced... Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ SEE Matt at on tour until April 2025, including his extra date at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows 4 February: Leeds, City Varieties 5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill 6 February: Chelmsford Theatre 7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre 12 February: Bath, Komedia 13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre 16 February: Cambridge, The Junction 20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts 23 February: Brighton, Komedia 25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club 26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal 28 February: Chelmsford Theatre 2 March: Bristol, Hen and Chickens (Matinee) 2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory 4 March: Colchester Arts Centre 6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club 7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm 11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree 12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club 27 March: Oxford, Glee Club 28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre 4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Show 374. Gavin Esler 1:02:39

9 weeks ago1:02:39

1:02:39

Gavin Esler What can Trump's opponents learn from him? How should the BBC respond to Elon Musk? What should Change UK have done differently? All these questions and more are discussed with a true broadcasting titan. This is quality from start to finish. THE POLITICAL PARTY IS BACK ON STAGE! 10 February: Rachel Reeves 10 March: Alastair Campbell 31 March: Anthony Scaramucci 12 May: Wes Streeting Plus more to be announced... Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ SEE Matt at on tour until April 2025, including his extra date at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows 29 January: Norwich, Playhouse 2 February: Salford, Lowry 4 February: Leeds, City Varieties 5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill 6 February: Chelmsford Theatre 7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre 12 February: Bath, Komedia 13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre 16 February: Cambridge, The Junction 20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts 23 February: Brighton, Komedia 25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club 26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal 28 February: Chelmsford Theatre 2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory 4 March: Colchester Arts Centre 6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club 7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm 11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree 12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club 27 March: Oxford, Glee Club 28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre 4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Show 373. Sam Carling 49:14

10 weeks ago49:14

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Sam Carling Sam is one of the brightest and most prominent members of the 2024 intake... and he's only 22. How has Sam become an MP so early in his life, what politicised him and what does the future hold? Remember where you were when you first heard from Sam, he's a man going places. THE POLITICAL PARTY IS BACK ON STAGE! 10 February: Rachel Reeves 10 March: Alastair Campbell 31 March: Anthony Scaramucci 12 May: Wes Streeting Plus more to be announced... Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ SEE Matt at on tour until April 2025, including his extra date at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows 29 January: Norwich, Playhouse 2 February: Salford, Lowry 4 February: Leeds, City Varieties 5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill 6 February: Chelmsford Theatre 7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre 12 February: Bath, Komedia 13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre 16 February: Cambridge, The Junction 20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts 23 February: Brighton, Komedia 25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club 26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal 28 February: Chelmsford Theatre 2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory 4 March: Colchester Arts Centre 6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club 7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm 11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree 12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club 27 March: Oxford, Glee Club 28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre 4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Show 372. Tonia Antoniazzi 45:20

11 weeks ago45:20

45:20

Tonia Antoniazzi England are due to play Afghanistan at cricket next month. The decision to honour the fixture has caused uproar. Under the Taliban, women are banned from playing sport. Tonia is leading the campaign to get England to pull out of the fixture. If you want to help, find her on social media: @ToniaAntoniazzi Plus we discuss other vital issues, including her role on the All Party Beer Group... THE POLITICAL PARTY IS BACK ON STAGE! 10 February: Rachel Reeves 10 March: Alastair Campbell 31 March: Anthony Scaramucci 12 May: Wes Streeting Plus more to be announced... Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ SEE Matt at on tour until April 2025, including his extra date at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows 29 January: Norwich, Playhouse 2 February: Salford, Lowry 4 February: Leeds, City Varieties 5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill 6 February: Chelmsford Theatre 7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre 12 February: Bath, Komedia 13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre 16 February: Cambridge, The Junction 20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts 23 February: Brighton, Komedia 25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club 26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal 28 February: Chelmsford Theatre 2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory 4 March: Colchester Arts Centre 6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club 7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm 11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree 12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club 27 March: Oxford, Glee Club 28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre 4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Show 371. Replay: Christmas Special with Jess Phillips and Sarah Wollaston 1:25:55

12 weeks ago1:25:55

1:25:55

Replay: Christmas Special with Jess Phillips and Sarah Wollaston Keep the dream alive with this classic from 2018. Jess Phillips and Sarah Wollaston are on phenomenal festive form in this Christmas cracker of an episode. THE POLITICAL PARTY IS BACK ON STAGE! Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra date at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows 29 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE 2 February: Salford, Lowry 4 February: Leeds, City Varieties 5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill 6 February: Chelmsford Theatre 7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre 12 February: Bath, Komedia 13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre 16 February: Cambridge, The Junction 20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts 23 February: Brighton, Komedia 25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club 26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal 28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE 2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory 4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE 6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE 7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE 11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree 12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club 27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE 28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE 4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Show 370. Replay: Christmas Special with Ed Balls and Alastair Campbell 1:29:01

13 weeks ago1:29:01