GnT - The Politics Podcast From The Groucho Tendency

GnT - The Politics Podcast From The Groucho Tendency

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GnT - The Politics Podcast From The Groucho Tendency episodes

  • Is politics entering the pandemic?

    Is politics slowly returning to the coronavirus pandemic? In this podcast, Mike Indian and Liam Kay look at the UK Government's decision to extend the lockdown by another three weeks and what lessons can be drawn from how other countries have responded to the virus. Also, Mike speaks to someone who was struck halfway round the world when Europe started to lockdown and had to flee home.

    48 min
  • How is the lockdown affecting our mental health?

    The UK Government's has locked down the country in response to coronavirus. No other government policy in peacetime has touched so many aspects of our every day lives, but what price are we paying with our minds? In this podcast, Mike Indian is joined by Educational and Child Psychologist Dr Michele McDowell and Flexible Work (Implementation) Consultant and social commentator Marilyn Devonish to discuss how COVID-19 is impacting our mental health.

    44 min
  • Can Keir Starmer regain the 'Red Wall'?
    Can Sir Keir Starmer take the Labour Party back to power? Mike Indian is joined by former Bury North MP James Frith to discuss Labour's new leader, whether he can win the 'Red Wall' back, Starmer's appetite for radicalism and if he should let the party reclaim the "tax and spend" mantle.
    24 min
  • Is the coronavirus lockdown going to get worse?

    Could the UK Government tighten the coronavirus lockdown? Inside on the sunny first weekend of 2020, Mike Indian and Liam Kay ask if Boris Johnson has got his response to COVID-29 right. They also look at new Labour Leader Keir Starmer. In addition, Mike is joined by Sight for Surrey's Callum Russell to discuss how the lockdown is affecting those with physical disabilities.

    58 min
  • Could you live on £250 a month?
    The UK is locking down because of COVID-19. Mike Indian and Liam Kay ask if Boris Johnson and the Government are doing enough. In addition, Mike speaks to Matt and Linn from Artistic Rebellion about the low-paid self-employed are coping without government support.
    53 min
  • The Self-Isolated Episode
    Just before Super Tuesday, Mike Indian and Liam Kay gave their predictions. Find out how right (or wrong) they were! They also assess whether Donald Trump's coronavirus response will stump his re-election bid and allegations of bullying against UK Home Secretary Priti Patel.
    Recorded on 2 March 2020.
    44 min
  • Who can beat Donald Trump?
    Boris Johnson has lost his Chancellor after seven months in office, is he in trouble? Mike Indian and Liam Kay look at the winners and losers of the Government reshuffle, including why the Prime Minister is removing those who oppose him. They also look Stateside, asking which Democrat (if any) can beat Donald Trump? Recorded on 16 February 2020.
    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1497456875
    Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/S3ZvUBADJn0
    Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id2606198?country=gb
    1 hr 4 min
  • Brexit is done, now what?
    The UK has formally left the EU, but what happens now? Liam Kay and Mike Indian look at the forthcoming UK government reshuffle, Boris Johnson's tough decisions on Huawei and HS2, the Labour leadership election, the increasing irrelevance of the Lib Dems and the Iowa Caucasus. Plus, Liam forgets his own Twitter handle...
    53 min

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Ready for a truly independent voice in politics? Welcome to GNT, where Mike Indian and the team bring you critical thinking and sharp, incisive commentary. We relentlessly scrutinise power, policy,…