Lib Dem Podcast

By The LibDem Pod Team

What's Lib Dem Podcast about?

A casual look about all things Liberal Democrat in the weird and wonderfully sandalled world of LibDem Land. Started by Richard Kemp & John Potter but with guests from everywhere.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @libdempod

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Lib Dem Podcast episodes:

03.25.2024
Representation matters, so why isn’t she standing?
Our all women panel discuss the reality of campaigning and being a councillor as a woman in the Liberal Democrats. Lisa Smart, Hannah Kitching, Alison Bennett, Hannah Perkin and Claire Craven discuss some of the barriers, opportunities and everyday sexism they...
03.12.2024
The Green Book Series - Health
Welcome to the next episode in the Green Book Series. This time we are talking about health. Health and care is now the number one concern for voters in the UK. How we meet some of the massive challenges within the...
02.26.2024
The Green Book Series - AI
The next episode in our Green Book Series. This time our panelists are discussing the presence and future of AI. How will AI affect our lives and our politics going forward? Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on...
02.17.2024
Double Trouble for the Tories
The end is near for this Conservative Government but what do the by-election results tell us about how much trouble they are in and which of all the other parties will benefit. John, Richard and Party President Mark Pack discuss all...
02.09.2024
Focus Leaflets 101
Have Focus leaflets had their day? In an age of less printed material, is the Focus now more important than ever? Sam, Richard and John discuss why the Focus leaflet should still be in your campaign armoury, what essential elements make...
01.16.2024
Block and Knock - Dirty Politics & Fighting to Win
Welcome to season 6 of the Lib Dem Podcast!! The first two weeks of 2024 has given us a taste of what might be in store in this vital year in UK politics. We are going to talk about the right-wing attacks...
12.28.2023
What if in 2024...
What happens if Jeremy Corbyn becomes the leader of the Green Party? If England win the Euro 2024 does that affect the General Election? What if new Prime Minister Keir Starmer introduces a proportional representation? In our final episode of the year, Lisa,...
12.20.2023
Green Book Series - Lib Dem Position on Europe
What should the Lib Dem policy on Europe be? How prominent should our pro-eu policy be in our campaigning? These questions and our relationship with our European neighbours are big issues within the party. The latest in The Green Book series...
11.29.2023
The Green Book Series - Climate Policy and Net Zero
In the 2nd episode of our Green Book Series, a panel of experts discuss climate and environmental policy. Is the term Net Zero tainted? What green issues should the Liberal Democrats be campaigning on at the General Election? Lib Dem Podcast...
11.19.2023
Reshuffle, Resignations and Cameron Returns
What a week of news!!! Reshuffles in the Government, resignations in the Labour Party and the return of former Prime Minister David Cameron. Alison, Richard and John try to make sense of it all in this episode. Keep up to date...
10.28.2023
Lessons from Mid-Beds and a Year of Sunak
John, Hannah, Martin and Mark discuss the consequences of the Mid-Beds result and assess the first year in office for Prime Minister Sunak. **Before recording we discussed how many Taylor Swift song titles we could get into the episode. 3 of...
10.24.2023
The Green Book Series - Economic policy
The Lib Dem Podcast is teaming up with special guests to discuss some of the biggest issues facing the country. First up is the economy. Our guest panel includes: Robin Stafford, Vicky Pryce, Richard Murphy and Max von Thun Keep up...
10.14.2023
Fake meat taxes, glitter bombs and housing targets - The Conference Season review.
Lisa, Hannah and John discuss the ups and downs of the conference season and what it means going forward. There are several Hannah rants, some adult language is used. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook &...
10.11.2023
Coming Soon - The Green Book Podcast Series
The Lib Dem Podcast is teaming up with special guests to discuss some of the biggest issues facing the country. Duncan Brack and Robin Stafford introduce the series and tell you what you can look forward to. Keep up to date with...
10.06.2023
A SNP Horror Show in Hamilton
Reaction to the massive SNP defeat last night in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election. Huge thank you to John Ferry (@JohnFerry18 ) and Neil Alexander (@NeilAlexMoray) for coming on the show. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on...
10.06.2023
How close is it in Mid-Beds?
Reporting from By-election HQ. Can Lib Dems pull off another historic win? Chessie Flack from HQ joins John Potter to discuss how this weekend maybe be vital to success. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook...
10.02.2023
Ed Davey Keynote Conference Speech
Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. If you want to support...
09.26.2023
Josh Babarinde's Speech to Conference
The podcast's own Josh Babarinde gave a fantastic speech on conference. Here is the full thing. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well...
09.25.2023
Education and Children - Munira Wilsons speech to Conference
Bringing you the best speeches from the Liberal Democrat conference. Here is Education Spokesperson Munira Wilson's speech in Bournemouth. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on...
09.15.2023
Are You General Election Ready?
With the conference season coming next week, it marks the start of the General election campaign. Are you ready? Is your local party ready? Sam and John take you through what you can do now to get prepared. Keep up to...
08.14.2023
From Zero Votes to Winning with new Cllr Ryan Priest
If first you don't succeed, try, try and try again. In this episode we talk to Ryan Priest, the new Lib Dem councillor on Dudley Council. Facing Labour, in a 3 way marginal, in a battleground Tory vs Labour council. How did...
07.23.2023
Big Winners and Sore Ulez
Tom Morrison, Hannah Kitching, Mark Pack and John Potter discuss the 3 by-election results and what it means for all the main parties. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe...
07.09.2023
Not another one!
Having spent 10 days on the ground in Somerton and Frome, Hannah Kitching joins John Potter to discuss the by-elections and what might happen in two weeks time. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter...
06.11.2023
The Rishi Wreckers
The sharpest knives are those held by people behind you. Three (so far) Conservatives MP quit, including disgraced Boris Johnson. What does this mean for the Sunak Government and the opposition parties? Battle lines have clearly been drawn in Mid Bedfordshire and...
05.30.2023
Fighting populism and the NatCs
Are the Tories becoming a populist party? What does that mean if they are and how do the Lib Dems fight it? John, Hannah and Sam discuss the potential future of the Conservatives and whether the Lib Dems have learnt lessons...
05.08.2023
Local Election Results Roundup
John, Martin, Richard and Mark Pack discuss the local election results and what they means for all the major parties. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel...
04.28.2023
ONE WEEK TO GO! How is it feeling on the doors?
As we enter the home stretch of the local elections, we discuss how the election is looking for the LibDems and other mayor parties Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like &...
03.30.2023
30th March - Local Election Diary - Breaking Through
It was the Lib Dem local election launch yesterday with Ed Davey, a tractor and a wall of blue hay bales The stunt got lots of coverage in the national media as well as mentions on podcast such as the Times...
03.24.2023
24th March - Local Election Diary - Noms Noms Noms
Today's local election diary is about nomination papers John Potter and Bill Shannon talk you through some of the tips for getting it right and avoiding nasty surprises Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter -...
03.23.2023
23rd March - Local Election Diary - Campaigners Car
The election diary is back! Today John Potter goes through what he keeps in his car so he is ready to go with any campaigning Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like...
03.06.2023
Aggressive Opposition Groups
Politics can be a an ugly business, so how do you cope with aggressive opposition groups in the chamber and on the campaign trail? The vast majority of politicians are decent, well meaning people BUT there will always be angry little...
03.05.2023
5th March - Local Election Diary - Stay on Message!
"We have to respond to this!!!" Stop, breathe and keep to your plan. It's very easy in an election to want to put right or counter what the other parties are saying. Are you just giving their messages more attention if...
03.02.2023
2nd March - Local Election Diary - Don't do it!!!
No matter how tempted you are, don't remove opposition leaflets from letterboxes...you will get caught! Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as...
02.28.2023
28th Feb - Local Election Diary - Build a Photo Bank
We have talked previously about grabbing a selfie while campaigning but are you building a high quality photo bank? John talks through the benefits of building a collection of photos around key locations but also important topics. Keep up to date with...
02.27.2023
27st Feb - Local Election Diary - Taking breaks
There are several pressure points in every long and short campaign. Last week was one for John. Being organised and methodical in your strategy helps but it's vital you take breaks as well. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast...
02.21.2023
21st Feb - Local Election Diary - Dealing with New Builds
In today entry we talk about new builds, they can have frustratingly low turnouts (at first) but are also a huge opportunity. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to...
02.19.2023
19th Feb - Local Election Diary - Action Days
Yesterday many Lib Dem groups had an action day of campaigning. What are action days and why do we do them? Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the...
02.18.2023
18th Feb - Local Election Diary - When to use stamps?
Direct mail is one of the most powerful ways of campaigning. However some areas can be very time consuming to deliver. Alison explains that it's ok to use stamps to make you more efficient. Keep up to date with the LibDem...
02.16.2023
Can we end the NHS crisis?
Has the NHS ever been is a worse situation and can we repair it? Daisy Copper MP, former GP Kate O'Kelly and Doctor Mohsin Khan join John Potter for this full length podcast Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on...
02.16.2023
16th Feb - Local Election Diary - Show Your Colours
Every bit of campaigning is a chance to advertise yourself to the voters. Don't be shy about showing your Lib Dem colours Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to...
02.15.2023
15th Feb - Local Election Diary - Residents don't have to agree with you to vote for you
It can be a difficult thing for some campaigners to realise, that residents can vote for you even if they don't agree with you on a particular issue. We have to remember that very few people think about politics all day...
02.14.2023
14th Feb - Local Election Diary - The Power of the Phone Camera
Today's instalment of our Local Election Diary is about the benefit of having a good camera phone whenever you are campaigning Whether it's promoting your activity or reporting issues, having a good phone camera AND knowing how to use it properly...
02.13.2023
13th Feb - Local Election Diary - The Wobbles
Two psychological things can happen to candidates, over confidence and the wobbles. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast...
02.09.2023
9th Feb - Local Election Diary - Local Budgets and Local Campaigning
9th Feb - Local Election Diary - Local Budgets and Local Campaigning Over 5hrs in the council chamber today. What political parties do with their council budgets and amendments is really important for campaigning Keep up to date with the...
02.07.2023
7th Feb - Local Election Diary - The benefits of soft campaigning
Richard Kemp explains some of the benefits of soft campaigning Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider...
02.06.2023
6th Feb - Local Election Diary - Planning Your Week
Planning your week - when is the best time to be out on doors or to do a bit of admin? Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to...
02.06.2023
Local Election Diary - Introduction
Throughout the local election campaign the Lib Dem Podcast team will be doing short diary entries to explain how we are campaigning, when we are campaigning and why we are campaigning. These will be short pieces regular pieces to inspire and...
02.04.2023
Our Next MP - Cheadle - Tom Morrison
The Lib Dem can't just be a party of the South of England! Candidates like Tom Morrison are taking the fight to the Tories in the North as well. We are back with our popular series 'Our next MPs' - we...
01.29.2023
Howay Zahawi
Zahawi has gone!! This episode by John and Richard was record a couple of days go. We discuss why Sunak was taking so long to sack Zahawi, will support for Ukraine become contentious and are the Tories suffering from Long Boris...
01.12.2023
Canvassing 101 (2023 Edition)
SEASON 5!!!!!! That's right the Lib Dem Pod is back and we are starting with a much requested episode on canvassing. Why should we canvass? Who should we canvass? When should we canvass? How should we canvass? THIS IS CANVASSING 101 (2023...

What's Lib Dem Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Lib Dem Podcast episodes:

Representation matters, so why isn’t she standing?

The Green Book Series - Health

The Green Book Series - AI

Double Trouble for the Tories

Focus Leaflets 101

Block and Knock - Dirty Politics & Fighting to Win

What if in 2024...

Green Book Series - Lib Dem Position on Europe

The Green Book Series - Climate Policy and Net Zero

Reshuffle, Resignations and Cameron Returns

Lessons from Mid-Beds and a Year of Sunak

The Green Book Series - Economic policy

Fake meat taxes, glitter bombs and housing targets - The Conference Season review.

Coming Soon - The Green Book Podcast Series

A SNP Horror Show in Hamilton

How close is it in Mid-Beds?

Ed Davey Keynote Conference Speech

Josh Babarinde's Speech to Conference

Education and Children - Munira Wilsons speech to Conference

Are You General Election Ready?

From Zero Votes to Winning with new Cllr Ryan Priest

Big Winners and Sore Ulez

Not another one!

The Rishi Wreckers

Fighting populism and the NatCs

Local Election Results Roundup

ONE WEEK TO GO! How is it feeling on the doors?

30th March - Local Election Diary - Breaking Through

24th March - Local Election Diary - Noms Noms Noms

23rd March - Local Election Diary - Campaigners Car

Aggressive Opposition Groups

5th March - Local Election Diary - Stay on Message!

2nd March - Local Election Diary - Don't do it!!!

28th Feb - Local Election Diary - Build a Photo Bank

27st Feb - Local Election Diary - Taking breaks

21st Feb - Local Election Diary - Dealing with New Builds

19th Feb - Local Election Diary - Action Days

18th Feb - Local Election Diary - When to use stamps?

Can we end the NHS crisis?

16th Feb - Local Election Diary - Show Your Colours

15th Feb - Local Election Diary - Residents don't have to agree with you to vote for you

14th Feb - Local Election Diary - The Power of the Phone Camera

13th Feb - Local Election Diary - The Wobbles

9th Feb - Local Election Diary - Local Budgets and Local Campaigning

7th Feb - Local Election Diary - The benefits of soft campaigning

6th Feb - Local Election Diary - Planning Your Week

Local Election Diary - Introduction

Our Next MP - Cheadle - Tom Morrison

Howay Zahawi

Canvassing 101 (2023 Edition)