Political Pints

On this episode of Political pints the boys look at the rise in Trump campaign momentum leading up to the presidential election. What are the paths to victory for both candidates? Plus predictions for the final result!

Dan and Martin also discuss the lead up to the release of the Autumn budget. What can be expected from Rachel Reeves to end austerity and yet balance the books? Are 5000 new council homes enough or too little to resolve the housing crisis.

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Hello and welcome back to a very special episode of Political Pints hosted by Dan Marks and Martin May. The first set of political pints in person!

In this episode the guys look at Labour's set of PR disasters, featuring Sue Gray, Hugo Boss and potential budget u-turns. What does Labour need to do to reverse their currently appalling approval rating? This is followed by a look at the US election where it seems momentum for Kamala Harris has slowed in recent weeks. Despite leading in national polls, the Vice President faces a tight race with Trump in 7 key swing states that will decide the election. What is needed to take the initiative in these states to win the election?

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In this emergency podcast Dan and Martin discuss the rapidly escalating tensions in the Middle East, more specifically the missile attack from Iran. How will the rest of the international community react? Can all out war be prevented? 

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This week, Dan and Martin look forward to Labour's annual party conference, amidst a backdrop of questionable donations and allegations of incorrect declaration of ministerial donations. 

In addition, tensions have been rising in the Middle East this week, as Israel steps up its attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Is conflict inevitable? Will this be successful in persuading Hezbollah to back down. 

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In this episode of Political Pints Dan and Martin react to an action packed debate between the two main party candidates contending for the White House. What are the main takeaways from a debate filled with outrageous statements and some interesting debate techniques? Has trump truly lost the plot? How do the two candidates stand after the first and potentially last debate?

Followed by a long overdue youth section focused on rent controls. Do they cause more issues than they fix? Or are they the answer to a growing crisis in the UK rental market?

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Join Dan and Martin as they discuss the release of the Grenfell Fire Inquiry Report. Have lessons been learnt and what efforts are being made to ensure further at risk buildings are converted and regulators are held to account?

Keir Starmer has also had another difficult week dealing with MP and Union rebellion concerning Rachel Reeves' decision to restrict the Winter Fuel Payments allowance this winter. 

Finally, Dan and Martin discuss the appointment of Michel Barnier to Prime Minister of France. Is this a good move and can he break the parliamentary deadlock in France? Has Macron finally admitted he made a tactical mistake in calling the election too early?

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In this episode Dan and Martin analyse Keir Starmer's rather gloomy outlook for the UK. What does this hold for the upcoming budget? Is this a deliberate tactic to lower expectations?

Turning to business, Nvidia have experienced a sharp drop in their share price, despite strong earnings figures. Dan and Martin answer what does this mean for the future of AI and big tech?

Finally, Germany's far-right AFD have won a historic electoral victory in east Germany, the first since 1945. Is this a worrying trend across Germany to come and what should be policymaker's response? 

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Hello and welcome back to Political Pints! Rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah are a cause of global concern. Especially for those living in Lebanon, fearful of a repeat of the 2006 invasion by Israel to eliminate Hezbollah in the South of the country. Dan and Martin discuss the political difficulties of the situation facing Israel, Lebanon and those parties wishing to intervene, such as the US.

Part 2 takes a look at the consequences of the UK's most valuable company, AstraZeneca, moving important facilities abroad in response to a potential cut in government funding. Is Rachel Reeves pursuing the right areas for funding cuts or should she look elsewhere? What future does the UK's manufacturing base have?

Finally, a detailed look at the Democrat National Convention, DNC. How did Harris and others fair? Plus, an overview on why the Trump campaign will have to find a different gear to defeat a resurgent Democrat party? 

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Join Dan and Martin for another feature of Political Pints. In this week's episode the boys analyse Ukraine's surprise invasion of the Kursk region in Russia. How does this change the outcome of the conflict? Has Ukraine fallen into Putin's trap?

Later they also change tact and explore the latest change of CEO at Starbucks. How does politics change in the boardroom. Finally, why is the gaming industry so important to young people's lives today and how has this changed from previous generations?

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On this edition of Political Pints, Dan and Martin discuss the momentum change in the race for the White House. In two months a narrow Republican lead in the polls has reversed to see the Democrats leading in key states, such as Michigan and Wisconsin. Why has this happened? 

The guys then react to the shock of Tim Walz, Governor of Minnesota,  being nominated as the running mate for Kamala Harris. Who is he? What does he bring to the table for the campaign and potentially the future Harris administration? How does this impact the Democrat campaign? All of this is discussed, in addition to the faltering Trump campaign.

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