Pod Save the UK
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The end of Boris Johnson and the start of the Covid Inquiry
Pod Save the UK
06/15/23 • 65 min
4.0
Nish and Coco are reunited in the studio following a tumultuous week in politics that saw Boris Johnson resign and Nicola Sturgeon arrested. Sky News’ Liz Bates tells us why Johnson’s demise could be good news for the strength of UK democracy, and explains why the independence movement is holding firm despite the SNP’s woes.
Given it was Johnson’s party-ing during Covid that brought him down, it’s timely that the public hearings in the Covid Inquiry got underway this week. Labour frontbencher, Dr Rosena Allin-Khan, tells us why she went back to working 12 hour shifts in hospital during the worst of the pandemic. She reveals some of the harrowing things she saw, and why she felt pity for Matt Hancock when she faced him in the Commons.
Is Manchester United fan Nish bitter about Manchester City’s success? His choice for villain of the week answers that question, while Coco’s hero is an acting legend who always keeps an onion in her handbag. Plus get ready for the latest bit of PSUK merch - the “left-wing Barbie”.
Pod Save the UK is a Reduced Listening production for Crooked Media.
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Guests:
Liz Bates, Sky News Political Correspondent
Dr Rosena Allin-Khan, Shadow Minister for Mental Health and MP for Tooting
Audio credits:
Talk TV
UK Covid-19 Inquiry
Parliamentlive.tv
British Vogue
06/15/23 • 65 min
7 Listeners
3 Comments
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Exposing Andrew Tate and saying goodbye to Nadine Dorries
Pod Save the UK
08/31/23 • 56 min
5.0
More 16 to 17-year-old boys recognise Andrew Tate than Rishi Sunak - have we been guilty of underestimating the influence of Tate’s brand of toxic masculinity? Nish and Coco speak to journalist Matt Shea, who has spent years investigating the notorious misogynist. His new documentary uncovers the truth behind Tate’s ‘War Room’ club, and investigates claims members are taught how to groom women into online sex work. We also learn about the mysterious mastermind behind Tate, who has so far remained in the shadows.
As Labour promises not to implement wealth taxes, Nish and Coco wonder if we’ve all missed ‘the secret wink’ that means it’ll all be ok once they’re in power. Plus Nish and Coco bid farewell to Nadine Dorries, who finally quit as an MP 81 days after saying she would. They look back at her ‘best bits’ and reflect on the battle for her Mid Bedfordshire seat.
Find out if Nish will be buying Theresa May’s new book, and why do so many people seem to mis-understand the film The Matrix?
Pod Save the UK is a Reduced Listening production for Crooked Media.
Contact us via email: [email protected]
WhatsApp: 07514 644572 (UK) or + 44 7514 644572
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Useful links:
Watch Matt Shea’s documentary here (UK only): https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001q1n6/andrew-tate-andrew-tate-the-man-who-groomed-the-world
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Guests:
Matt Shea, journalist and documentary filmmaker
Audio credits:
BBC Three - Andrew Tate: The Man Who Groomed the World?
The Mail on Sunday
BBC Breakfast
TikTok/@nadinedorriesmp
Parliament.tv
Channel 4 News
08/31/23 • 56 min
6 Listeners
1 Comment
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Labour’s Emily Thornberry promises a “no bullshit” manifesto
Pod Save the UK
06/08/23 • 51 min
3.0
Can the Labour Party save the UK? Labour frontbencher Emily Thornberry is challenged by Nish and Coco over her party’s attack ads, and on the Labour manifesto - which she promises will help young people, and be bullshit free. Find out why she thinks being Labour leader is the hardest job in the world, and what she got up to behind the bike sheds with David Cameron.
Plus, Mr Sunak goes to Washington, Prince Harry goes to court, and a familiar Brexit campaigner returns (clue: his blood type is real ale). Plus find out why Nish feels like he’s in Mad Max, and why Coco is celebrating Bristol’s toilets!
Pod Save the UK is a Reduced Listening production for Crooked Media.
Contact us via email: [email protected]
WhatsApp: 07514 644572 (UK) or + 44 7514 644572
Twitter: @podsavetheuk
Guests:
Emily Thornberry, Labour MP for Islington South and Finsbury, and Shadow Attorney General for England and Wales
Audio credits:
Parliamentlive.tv
@Nigel_Farage
06/08/23 • 51 min
6 Listeners
3 Comments
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Does Rishi Sunak give a sh*t about the climate?
Pod Save the UK
07/06/23 • 58 min
5.0
Does Rishi Sunak care about the climate crisis? A former minister accuses him of apathy, and a leaked memo suggests he’s considering rolling back one of the UK’s key financial climate pledges. Just Stop Oil’s Chloe Naldrett joins Nish and Coco with a personal message for the Prime Minister. While we’re recording, Wimbledon becomes the latest sporting event to be hit by protestors, so we drag Chloe back into the studio to give us an instant reaction. She also tells why being shouted at by Piers Morgan was worth it, and why she was willing to go to prison for what she believed in. Plus advice on how you can get involved if you’re feeling helpless about climate change.
Nish and Coco examine Rishi Sunak’s grilling by the House of Commons Liaison Committee. Meanwhile his enemies within the party form a new not-so-supergroup called The New Conservatives - although they’re singing a familiar song...about “culturally secure borders”.
Plus Coco has a run in with Twitter and reveals that she loves a parody knock off fashion item - and heroes and villains returns, much to the relief of Nish’s mum!
Pod Save the UK is a Reduced Listening production for Crooked Media.
Contact us via email: [email protected]
WhatsApp: 07514 644572 (UK) or + 44 7514 644572
Twitter: @podsavetheuk
Guests:
Chloe Naldrett, spokesperson for Just Stop Oil
Audio credits:
Just Stop Oil
Parliamentlive.tv
Sky Sports
The Diary of a CEO podcast
07/06/23 • 58 min
6 Listeners
2 Comments
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Tactical voting, Tory traps and Labour purges
Pod Save the UK
07/27/23 • 50 min
5.0
Is a combination of a progressive alliance, tactical voting and proportional representation the way to save the UK from Tory rule? Neal Lawson, founder of the pressure group Compass, argues that there would have been no Boris Johnson or Liz Truss if left-leaning parties had been able to work together. Neal, who’s been a Labour member for 44 years, also explains why he’s facing possible expulsion from the Labour Party for tweeting in favour of tactical voting.
Have Labour fallen into a Tory trap by following last week’s by-elections? Nish and Coco examine why the headlines have been about the costs of green policy, rather than historic Tory defeats. Also with homeless numbers rising, why isn’t there more urgency around legislation to ban Section 21 evictions?.
Plus the schoolkids who put Robert Jenrick to shame, and why Coco’s mum loves Minions.
Pod Save the UK is a Reduced Listening production for Crooked Media.
Contact us via email: [email protected]
WhatsApp: 07514 644572 (UK) or + 44 7514 644572
Twitter: @podsavetheuk
Guest:
Neal Lawson, founder of the pressure group Compass
07/27/23 • 50 min
6 Listeners
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Men in suits spoiling women’s football
Pod Save the UK
08/24/23 • 51 min
5.0
With the headlines dominated by Lucy Letby, the most prolific child killer in modern British history, Nish and Coco reflect on the proper role for politicians in cases like this. While we crave reassurance from figures in authority, should they resist the urge to wade in with an easy soundbite? Plus we also reflect on the other big story of the week, the women’s World Cup final, and ask why it’s always men in suits who have to spoil things?
With music venues and nightclubs shutting at an alarming rate, Nish and Coco talk to an agent and a DJ about whether the UK’s nightlife is in crisis. Do politicians place enough value in the night time economy? Can anything be done to reverse the trend, or is it as a result of our changing cultural habits?
Also, why ‘Insomnia’ should be Coco’s current club anthem of choice, and why newsrooms are enjoying the comeback of the August ‘silly season’. Plus we celebrate some world class swearing, and Nish has some ideas for the new Conservative Party general election slogan.
Pod Save the UK is a Reduced Listening production for Crooked Media.
Contact us via email: [email protected]
WhatsApp: 07514 644572 (UK) or + 44 7514 644572
Insta: https://instagram.com/podsavetheuk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsavetheuk
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Useful links:
Save The Night event at Fabric in London (free daytime event to support the global nightlife community):
Ladies Music Club: Supporting women, non-binary and trans people in music
https://www.ladiesmusicpub.com/
Power Up: supporting Black music creators and industry professionals
https://prsfoundation.com/powerup/
Guests:
Hannah Shogbola, music agent at United Artists, and founder of creative consultancy Daju
Gaia Ahuja, DJ and member of Girls Don’t Sync
Audio credits:
Sky Sports News
RFEF
08/24/23 • 51 min
6 Listeners
1 Comment
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Matt Hancock vs The Grim Reaper
Pod Save the UK
06/29/23 • 54 min
5.0
Matt Hancock fails to win over bereaved families at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, as they turn their backs on him while another confronts him dressed as the grim reaper. Nish and Coco get to grips with ‘greedflation’ as MPs question supermarket bosses about their huge salaries. Plus Coco questions why Labour has an all-white all-male line up of candidates for the upcoming by-elections. And Nish is disheartened by a report that finds cricket is racist, sexist and elitist - the “full fruit machine” of prejudice!
We continue ‘Chat Shit Get Banged’, our campaign to stop politicians lying, with the help of John Humphrys, former presenter of Radio 4’s Today programme. The man once labelled the BBC’s ‘Rottweiler in chief’ reflects on his 33 years holding politicians to account, including memorable encounters with Boris Johnson and Margaret Thatcher.
Also, tales from Glastonbury, and Prigozhin v Putin - how did a hotdog seller build up his own private army? Plus Coco gets a surprise Patreon request.
Pod Save the UK is a Reduced Listening production for Crooked Media.
Contact us via email: [email protected]
WhatsApp: 07514 644572 (UK) or + 44 7514 644572
Twitter: @podsavetheuk
Guests:
John Humphrys, Classic FM presenter and former presenter of BBC Radio 4’s Today programme
Audio credits:
Uk Covid-19 Inquiry
Parliamentlive.tv
Sky News
06/29/23 • 54 min
6 Listeners
2 Comments
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07/21/23 • 14 min
5.0
Nish and Coco can’t resist popping up for a special bonus mini-episode to discuss the Super Thursday by-election results. A revolt against Labour Mayor Sadiq Khan’s Ulez low emissions policy hands the Tories a lifeline to hang on to their seat in Uxbridge and Ruislip - Coco hopes that doesn’t encourage Labour HQ to sideline their green agenda.
Better news for Labour in Selby and Ainsty where Kier the Younger - Labour candidate Keir Mather - successfully overturns the biggest majority ever in a by-election by the Labour Party. While in Somerton and Frome a huge win for the Liberal Democrats means Coco gets to enjoy leader Ed Davey pulling another of his cheesy victory stunts.
07/21/23 • 14 min
6 Listeners
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The King of the North, Windrush and ChickenNugNugz
Pod Save the UK
06/22/23 • 61 min
5.0
Labour’s Andy Burnham, tells Nish and Coco why he doesn’t mind being labelled ‘The King of the North’ and why he thinks our political system needs a complete rewiring. He also gives his reaction to the demise of his old pandemic-era foe Boris Johnson, and shrugs off concerns about the city of Manchester getting into bed with Abu Dhabi - the owners who’ve brought such success to Manchester City F.C.
We celebrate the 75th Windrush anniversary with a member of the Windrush generation, Catherine Ross, who tells us how Caribbean people introduced the British to moisturising amongst many things! Nish and Coco meanwhile, take the Home Office to task for backtracking on promises made in the wake of the Windrush scandal.
Plus, the mortgage time bomb set to go off before the next election, the return of austerity twins David Cameron and George Osborne, and why Rishi Sunak is “chicken shit”. Coco also reveals why footballing hardman Graeme Souness made her cry, and who is the mystery PSUK fan known only as ChickenNugNugz?
Pod Save the UK is a Reduced Listening production for Crooked Media.
Contact us via email: [email protected]
WhatsApp: 07514 644572 (UK) or + 44 7514 644572
Twitter: @podsavetheuk
Guests:
Andy Burnham, Labour Mayor of Greater Manchester
Catherine Ross, Founder and Director of Museumand, The National Caribbean Heritage Museum
Audio credits:
Good Morning Britain (ITV)
BBC Breakfast TV
BBC News
06/22/23 • 61 min
6 Listeners
2 Comments
2
Don’t mess with a Baroness
Pod Save the UK
06/01/23 • 49 min
5.0
Nish and Coco ask how we can save the UK from knife crime. It turns out we have evidence of what works - so why aren’t we doing it?
We meet Jon Yates, who leads a charity that has been given £200 million by the Home Office to research what works and then put it into practice. He’s trialling a targeted, interventionist approach, called ‘focused deterrence’ which helped Glasgow dramatically reduce violent crime. Those lessons are now going to be applied in 5 cities in the UK. One of those is Nottingham, a city that’s home to Dr Marcellus Baz, a community champion who turned his life around after being stabbed - what does he think of Jon’s plans?
Nish and Coco also cut through the rows about notebooks and WhatsApp messages to talk about why the Covid Inquiry really matters - they have a message for the government: “don’t mess with a Baroness”. Plus we salute the Secret Tory and ask is the Post Office racist?
Pod Save the UK is a Reduced Listening production for Crooked Media.
Contact us via email: [email protected]
WhatsApp: 07514 644572 (UK) or + 44 7514 644572
Twitter: @podsavetheuk
Guests:
Jon Yates, Chief Executive of the Youth Endowment Fund
Dr Marcellus Baz, founder and CEO of Switch Up, which supports young people away from crime in Nottinghamshire
Audio credits:
Sky News
@secrettory12
06/01/23 • 49 min
5 Listeners
1 Comment
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How many episodes does Pod Save the UK have?
Pod Save the UK currently has 33 episodes available.
What topics does Pod Save the UK cover?
The podcast is about News, News Commentary, Podcasts and Politics.
What is the most popular episode on Pod Save the UK?
The episode title 'The end of Boris Johnson and the start of the Covid Inquiry' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Pod Save the UK?
The average episode length on Pod Save the UK is 51 minutes.
How often are episodes of Pod Save the UK released?
Episodes of Pod Save the UK are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Pod Save the UK?
The first episode of Pod Save the UK was released on Apr 19, 2023.
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