Politics Weekly
Political analysis from the Guardian and Observer's top journalists and commentators.
A return to 'nasty' politics: Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart and Peter Walker discuss the latest on the vaccine rollout and universal credit. Severin Carrell examines the upcoming Scottish Labour leadership contest. Plus, Miatta Fahnbulleh and Will Tanner discuss ‘levelling up’. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Trump impeached again – now what? Politics Weekly Extra podcast
Jonathan Freedland talks to Noah Feldman, who testified for the Democrats in the president’s first impeachment hearing. They discuss the various consequences for Trump after the House of Representatives voted to impeach him for the second time. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Rashford takes on the government – again: Politics Weekly podcast
Jessica Elgot is joined by Rafael Behr to talk about a week of confusion over lockdown rules and free school meals. Lisa O’Carroll updates us on how Brexit has affected UK trade with the EU so far. Plus, Stephen Bush and Rachel Shabi discuss the potential for 2021 to be…
Capitol on fire as Georgia votes blue: Politics Weekly Extra
Jonathan Freedland and Kenya Evelyn discuss the chaotic scenes that took place in Washington DC on Wednesday. Plus, Sam Levine on how the Democrats flipped the Senate. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
New year, new lockdown: Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart and Polly Toynbee discuss the latest Covid restrictions and the government’s vaccine rollout plans. Plus, Sally Weale speaks to the former education secretary Estelle Morris about what Gavin Williamson should do next. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
What Trump's call means for Georgia Senate races: Politics Weekly Extra
In a bonus episode ahead of one of the most influential moments for Joe Biden’s presidency before he’s even taken office, Jonathan Freedland and David Smith discuss a call made by the outgoing president to a state legislator in Georgia that could spell more trouble for Donald Trump.. Help support…
What to expect from US politics in 2021: Politics Weekly Extra
Jonathan Freedland, Kenya Evelyn, Lauren Gambino and Richard Wolffe look ahead to what we can expect from the first year of Joe Biden’s presidency. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
A message for 2021: Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart tells us what to expect from UK politics in 2021. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
A year like no other: Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart, Jessica Elgot, John Crace and Peter Walker run through the many political headlines that made a splash in 2020. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Does the world need the US any more? Politics Weekly Extra
After we were sent an interesting question by a listener, Jonathan Freedland asked Samantha Power, a former US ambassador to the UN, whether the world could become less dependent on US leadership – and thus more resilient?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
What if ...? Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart and Jessica Elgot explore what might have happened if Gordon Brown had called an election in 2007, if remain had won the EU referendum or if Scotland had voted yes to independence. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Why did white evangelicals vote for Trump? Politics Weekly Extra podcast
Jonathan Freedland is joined by Lerone Martin of Washington University, to discuss how America’s strictest Christians came to back Donald Trump. Now that Trump is on his way out, where does that leave his Christian backers?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
A three-course meal to sort an oven-ready deal: Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart, Lisa O’Carroll and Daniel Boffey discuss the chances of Johnson securing a Brexit deal. Severin Carrell gives an update on the Alex Salmond inquiry in Scotland. Plus, Simon Murphy speaks to MPs after their first year in parliament. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Pardon me! Will Trump be indicted? Politics Weekly Extra podcast
As the US justice department investigates an alleged ‘bribery for pardon’ scheme at the White House, Jonathan Freedland and David Smith delve into the many possible legal issues Donald Trump could face after 20 January. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Tory rebellion grows as England exits lockdown: Politics Weekly podcast
Jessica Elgot and John Crace discuss this week’s lockdown restrictions vote in the Commons. Zoe Williams and Caroline Flint debate the Labour party’s upcoming Brexit dilemma. Plus, Juliette Garside investigates Rishi Sunak’s hidden wealth. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
What is the Republican party without Trump? Politics Weekly Extra
This week, Jonathan Freedland speaks to the former labor secretary under Bill Clinton, Prof Robert Reich. They discuss whether Republicans can emerge from Trump’s shadow or whether those loyal to Trumpism will soldier on. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Sunak's spending review and Christmas "baubles": Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart, Richard Partington and Rafael Behr discuss the chancellor’s spending review, and England’s move from lockdown back to a tiered system. Plus, Peter Walker, Polly Toynbee and Tim Bale look back through the history of civil wars in the Labour party. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Can Biden and Harris unite the Democrats?: Politics Weekly Extra podcast
How progressive is too progressive? Jonathan Freedland and Maanvi Singh discuss how Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will need to think long and hard as they embark on a bid to unify the moderates of the Democratic party and those further left. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Starmer ends Corbyn's run as Labour MP: Politics Weekly podcast
Jessica Elgot and Michael Savage discuss the latest on Corbyn, Johnson’s self-isolation and lockdown restrictions in Scotland. Patrick Wintour reports on a trip to Moscow by a Foreign Office minister. Plus Salma Shah and Jason Stein describe what it is like to be a spad in times of crisis. Help…
What is Donald Trump up to?: Politics Weekly Extra
As Donald Trump battens down the hatches and refuses to accept his election loss, Jonathan Freedland and Richard Wolffe look back at how others around him are responding. Are they helping or hindering his efforts?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod