Politics Weekly
Political analysis from the Guardian and Observer's top journalists and commentators.
Vaccines cause for celebration and of concern: Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart and Sonia Sodha talk about what’s happening in Westminster, Lisa O’Carroll reports from the border in Northern Ireland and Polly Mackenzie and Torsten Bell discuss the £20 uplift in universal credit.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Biden's pandemic problem: Politics Weekly Extra podcast
Jonathan Freedland speaks to the Pulitzer prize-winning author and journalist Laurie Garrett about what Joe Biden needs to do to get a grip on the Covid crisis in the US. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Covid death toll raises questions for Johnson: Politics Weekly podcast
Jessica Elgot and Michael Savage discuss the UK’s Covid response. Patrick Wintour and Bronwen Maddox look at how a Biden presidency might affect UK foreign policy. Plus, Rajeev Syal speak to the new head of Unison, Christina McAnea, about the ‘day of reckoning’ coming for the government. Help support our…
Biden and Harris get to work: Politics Weekly Extra
It was a day that many had waited a long time for. Jonathan Freedland and Richard Wolffe break down what happened on inauguration day 2021, as Donald Trump fled to Florida, and Joe Biden signed 17 executive orders, overturning much of the work of his predecessor. Help support our independent…
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