Politics Weekly
Political analysis from the Guardian and Observer's top journalists and commentators.
Vaccine hope and Brexit gloom: Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart, Simon Murphy and Lisa O’Carroll recap a busy week in Westminster. Libby Brooks, Steven Morris and Rory Carroll update us on how the devolved nations have approached the second wave. Plus, Rajeev Syal speaks to the chair of the education select committee, Robert Halfon.. Help support our independent…
US Senate and House election results: Politics Weekly Extra podcast
As nail-biting as the US presidential election has been, Jonathan Freedland and Lauren Gambino have been following the battle for control of Congress: the House and the Senate. They discuss the latest in both races.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Trump calls foul play as Biden takes Wisconsin: Politics Weekly Extra
As we wait for the final few votes from battleground states, Jonathan Freedland and David Smith run through the latest results from the 2020 US presidential election. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Are the signs really pointing to a Biden win? Politics Weekly Extra
With less than a week to go, Jonathan Freedland is joined by the national affairs correspondent for Guardian US Tom McCarthy. They look at the many variables influencing next week’s US presidential election. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Labour braces for the EHRC report: Politics Weekly podcast
Jessica Elgot and Polly Toynbee look at the potential fallout from the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s report into Labour. Katy Balls from The Spectator and Will Tanner from the thinktank Onward look at why now is a tipping point for the Conservatives. Plus: Rajeev Syal speaks to Chris Bryant…
A much calmer affair - so who won US presidential debate night?: Politics Weekly Extra
As the two US presidential candidates left the stage in Tennessee after the final debate of the campaign, Jonathan Freedland and Richard Wolffe talk through the biggest moments of the night. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
US election Guardian Live event: Politics Weekly Extra podcast
In this bonus episode, Jonathan Freedland hosts a panel with Daniel Strauss, Lauren Gambino and Richard Wolffe, on the latest from the US election campaign. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
The government of 'no deal': Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart and Peter Walker run through a cantankerous week in Westminster. Rajeev Syal speaks to the chair of the women and equalities committee, Caroline Nokes. Plus, Heather chats to the comedian and former Labour party member Matt Forde about his new book, Politically Homeless. Help support our independent journalism…
How will the election affect US relations with allies?: Politics Weekly Extra
As reports suggest that No 10 Downing Street has been preparing for Trump’s exit from the White House, Jonathan Freedland and Rafael Behr look at how the election might affect America’s relationship with the rest of the world. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
England's tug of war on Covid-19 restrictions: Politics Weekly podcast
Jessica Elgot and Helen Pidd break down the three-tier risk system now in place in England. Lisa O’Carroll and Mujtaba Rahman look at the latest Brexit negotiations. Plus, Rajeev Syal speaks to Meg Hillier MP, chair of the public accounts committee. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Will Trump’s handling of Covid-19 be his undoing? Politics Weekly Extra
After a week in which so much happened in the US, Jonathan Freedland talks to the Guardian US columnist Moira Donegan about why the pandemic might be the one issue Trump can’t talk his way out of, and to Lauren Gambino about what swing states tell us about modern US…
Government errors pile up: Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart and Peter Walker discuss the latest from Westminster. Plus Anita Boateng and Paul Harrison review the prime minister’s performance at the Conservative party conference. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Government caves in to Tory rebels: Politics Weekly podcast
Jessica Elgot and Sonia Sodha discuss the latest from Westminster, and Fiona Harvey updates us on Cop26 Summit preparations. Plus, Polly MacKenzie and Naomi Smith review the Liberal Democrats’ conference. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Insults and interruptions on US election debate night: Politics Weekly Extra
It was always tipped to be an explosive event, and it didn’t disappoint. Jonathan Freedland and Guardian columnist Richard Wolffe discuss the highlights and lowlights of the first presidential election debate of 2020. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
How important is the battle for the US Senate?: Politics Weekly Extra
As Republican senators plan to vote through whoever President Trump nominates to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court, Jonathan Freedland and The Guardian’s Daniel Strauss look at why this year’s Senate race could prove pivotal.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Johnson's latest U-turn on Covid restrictions: Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart and Josh Halliday discuss the latest restrictions announced by the prime minister. James Schneider and Anna Turley talk about Keir Starmer’s performance at the Labour party’s virtual conference, Connected. Plus, Libby Brooks examines how Scotland’s response to Covid has influenced voters’ opinions on Scottish independence. Help support our…
Why is Biden polling better than Clinton did?: Politics Weekly Extra podcast
This week, Jonathan Freedland speaks with the Guardian’s Washington DC bureau chief David Smith about why Joe Biden is seemingly doing better than Hillary Clinton did in the polls in 2016. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Covid cases rise as testing crisis worsens: Politics Weekly podcast
Jessica Elgot and John Crace discuss the Covid testing catastrophe and Angela Rayner’s PMQs debut. Rory Carroll and Katy Hayward discuss the future for Northern Irish politics. Plus, Rajeev Syal speaks with the new head of the Whitehall spending watchdog, Gareth Davies. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
When will we know who’s won the US election?: Politics Weekly Extra
This week, Jonathan Freedland speaks to the Guardian’s Sam Levine about why election night might turn into election week … or month. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Hands, face, space ... break international law: Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart and Polly Toynbee discuss what the new Covid-19 restrictions entail, as well as the latest UK Brexit legislation, for which the government is willing to break international law. Anand Menon and Jennifer Rankin discuss the prospect of getting an EU trade deal. Plus Simon Murphy speaks to Tracey…