Left Whingers

Left Whingers

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Left Whingers episodes

  • Whinging Wednesday (S4 E3) - The Cost of Living Crisis

    Cathleen, Eshaan and Sharne discuss the cost of living crisis and threats to our democracy.


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    Credit to Leyton for our brilliant theme music, you can find more of his work here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5EoEk5ulYJgi3F56orFFWb?si=78tQvMSHTIWOStzMQET7uQ


    [Edited by Cathleen]

    22 min
  • One Year On: In Conversation With... Jackie Weaver

    One year after she became a viral sensation, we talk to Jackie Weaver about life, politics and what she has in store for this year.


    To visit the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) website, click here.

    To purchase Jackie Weaver's new book, You Do Have The Authority Here!, click here.

    To book tickets for Jackie's The Comedians' Council event, click here.


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    Credit to Leyton for our brilliant theme music, you can find more of his work here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5EoEk5ulYJgi3F56orFFWb?si=78tQvMSHTIWOStzMQET7uQ


    [Edited by Cathleen]

    34 min
  • Whinging Wednesday (S4 E2) - Sue Gray's Update

    Brandon, Cathleen and Eshaan respond to Sue Gray's update and play a quiz on some of PM Johnson's gaffes over his career.


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    Credit to Leyton for our brilliant theme music, you can find more of his work here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5EoEk5ulYJgi3F56orFFWb?si=78tQvMSHTIWOStzMQET7uQ


    [Edited by Brandon]

    23 min
  • Whinging Wednesday (S4 E1) - Sue Gray's Report

    Brandon, Eshaan and Sharne anticipate what's going to be in Sue Gray's report and discuss the Labour Party's next moves.


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    Credit to Leyton for our brilliant theme music, you can find more of his work here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5EoEk5ulYJgi3F56orFFWb?si=78tQvMSHTIWOStzMQET7uQ


    [Edited by Brandon]

    19 min
  • Season 4 Premiere

    Get to know Brandon, Cathleen, Eshaan and Sharne ahead of the podcast's 4th season!


    We introduce ourselves by playing two truths and a lie - revealing who is and who isn't a master fibber! We then play a #PartyGate quiz and chat about the last week's politics.


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    Credit to Leyton for our brilliant theme music, you can find more of his work here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5EoEk5ulYJgi3F56orFFWb?si=78tQvMSHTIWOStzMQET7uQ


    [Edited by Brandon]

    37 min
  • Finding Labour's candidate for South Yorkshire Mayor

    Don't know who to vote for in Labour's South Yorkshire Mayor selection? Don't live in South Yorkshire but want to learn more about this vibrant region's politics? This hour long special episode is for you. We interview each of Labour's 4 candidates to be South Yorkshire Mayor to learn more about them and their campaigns.


    We have helpfully provided you with timestamps of each interview if you want to listen to a particular candidate:

    00:58 Rachael Blake

    16:30 Oliver Coppard

    31:54 Lewis Dagnall

    45:38 Jayne Dunn


    You can also find out more about our candidates by visiting their websites below:

    > Rachael Blake's website <

    > Oliver Coppard's website <

    > Lewis Dagnall's website <

    > Jayne Dunn's website <


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    Credit to Leyton for our brilliant theme music, you can find more of his work here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5EoEk5ulYJgi3F56orFFWb?si=78tQvMSHTIWOStzMQET7uQ

    1 hr 5 min
  • Hello 2022 - Our predictions for the next year

    Hello 2021! In our first episode of the year we discuss our predictions for 2022. Want to hear our ideas about what will happen in UK politics? US politics? International affairs? and inevitably see us proved wrong by time? Listen to this episode!


    This was sadly Ross's last episode. We are so grateful for all that he has done for the podcast and wish him all the best in his future endeavours.


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    Credit to Leyton for our brilliant theme music, you can find more of his work here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5EoEk5ulYJgi3F56orFFWb?si=78tQvMSHTIWOStzMQET7uQ

    27 min
  • Goodbye 2021 - A look back at the year

    GOODBYE 2021! Brandon, Cathleen, and Ross discuss this year's news. We cover as much as possible in as little time as possible.


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    Credit to Leyton for our brilliant theme music, you can find more of his work here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5EoEk5ulYJgi3F56orFFWb?si=78tQvMSHTIWOStzMQET7uQ

    46 min
  • Holiday Special - A Very Whingers Christmas

    In this holiday special we are joined by Adam Allnutt (@AdamAllnutt), Lauren Davison (@Lauren2212x) and Will Barber-Taylor (@WBarberTaylor) to talk about this year's positive news!

    We discuss the great leaps that humankind has made in technology over the last year and the vital social progress that has been made too. This is a great episode to listen to if recent news has been getting you down.


    Buy Philip Normal's La T-Shirt: https://philipnormal.shop/products/la-t-shirt


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    Credit to Leyton for our brilliant theme music, you can find more of his work here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5EoEk5ulYJgi3F56orFFWb?si=78tQvMSHTIWOStzMQET7uQ

    39 min
  • Whinge With Us (Episode 13) - Bo Jo's in the mud.

    In this new episode of Whinge With Us, Brandon and Cathleen talk about all things politics. The episode starts with us discussing the Nationality and Borders Bill making its way through parliament and what it will mean for the UK's asylum and citizenship policy. We then move on to talk about Boris Johnson and this Tory government's latest gaffes. We discuss falling public confidence in the government and what that means for Labour and the future of British politics.


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    Credit to Leyton for our brilliant theme music, you can find more of his work here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5EoEk5ulYJgi3F56orFFWb?si=78tQvMSHTIWOStzMQET7uQ

    40 min

About Left Whingers

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A podcast made by activists for activists! We discuss issues that matter to the left, talk to campaigners, and share our life experiences.