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Comedian, Broadcaster (and former political adviser) Matt Forde presents The Political Party, the show where renowned politicians and experts open up and give their most honest, revealing and often hilarious answers.
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Show 336. Kevin Schofield
This is a fascinating insight into life as a modern political editor, what the pressures are and how different outlets make themselves distinct from one another.
Kevin has worked everywhere covering UK and Scottish politics. The Sun, The Herald, The Scotsman and now he's Political Editor of HuffPost UK.
Does The Sun lead or follow its readers?
What has been the most exciting political event to cover in the last 20 years?
And what happens when you get into a lift with Rupert Murdoch?
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Show 335. Gloria De Piero
This is so much fun, you won't want it to end.
Gloria De Piero brings politics to life in a way very few people are able to.
Totally honest about why she'd never want to be an MP again, what working at GB News is really like and why she's dedicated to Labour even when the party hasn't valued her.
It's got everything: Lee Anderson, pina coladas and P&O cruises.
You'll want to listen back to it all over again.
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Show 334. Kate Fall
As David Cameron strides the international stage, his former Deputy Chief of Staff reflects on his renaissance and the contrast between him and Rishi Sunak.
Well, not just Rishi Sunak, but all of Cameron's successor's as Prime Minister.
Kate has experienced politics at the highest level and now sits in the Lords. She's a member of the Joint Committee on National Security and she takes us inside the work of the committee, especially exploring our relationship with China.
This is a great, entertaining mix of domestic and geopolitics.
Best enjoyed with a whisky or a peppermint tea.
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Show 333. Jonny Owen
Jonny Owen is the great storyteller of our age.
His superb new series 'Strike' for BBC Sounds examines the impact of the 1984 Miner's Strike on South Wales and Britain more widely.
In the making of it Jonny sat with the politicians who'd made the decisions, the people impacted by them and uncovered truths he was previously unaware of.
He also has a fantastic voice.
Listen to Strike: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0hkjrt2/episodes/player
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Show 332. John O'Farrell
The author of 'Things Can Only Get Better' gives his take on modern politics, the state of the Labour Party and what it's like making comedy now compared to when he started.
John is a successful author, west end playwright and satirist, working on shows like Spitting Image and Have I Got News For You. He also stood for Parliament twice.
This is a great chat about politics and comedy from someone who's been on both sides of the fence.
Buy Family Politics here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Family-Politics-John-OFarrell/dp/0857529773
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Show 331. Siobhain McDonagh
This is a ray of sunshine for the ears. Siobhain isn't just positive, she is inspiringly pragmatic.
A Labour MP since 1 May 1997 and a passionate Blairite, she stayed in the party during its darkest period and is now hopeful of a Labour victory at the next election.
This is about more than politics. It's about life and what it's about.
Siobhain's sister, Margaret, was the General Secretary of the party during its most successful period and is revered across politics. She sadly passed away last year. As well as raising awareness about brain cancer, Siobhain is also raising money for the UCLH Charity.
You can donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/margaretmcdonagh1
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Customer Reviews
Stephen Flynn
Really enjoyed, as always, this episode. So interesting to hear about Stephens life, he’s a brilliant role model. Glad you are back Matt, missed your interviews very much.
Great podcast
Great chat with Stephen Flynn, Matt. Glad to have you back in rhe saddle!
Great to have Matt back!
So great to have you back in my ear ‘oles, Matt!
I think you are such a great interviewer. I always find it fascinating to hear political figures who I really don’t agree with opening up to you about themselves, their lives, their values and where they’ve come from. You bring the human side back to politics, which is a much needed reminder in our polarised times that rarely are our politicians trying to do anything other than making the world/country or their community a better place; we just might not always agree with how they are doing it.
Looking forward to the next ep. :-)