Political Currency
PersephonicaEd Balls and George Osborne take us behind closed doors into the rooms where decisions are made. Having battled it out across the despatch box, the former Chancellor and shadow chancellor now meet in the studio to discuss the decisions that affect the nation’s pockets. Our frenemies have the knowledge and experience to explain how good politics follows the economics - and expose how the powerful b... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 243 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNews | |||
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Will any government be brave enough to abolish the triple lock on pensions? The cost-saving case has been made by many, but Ed Balls and George Osborne explain why it could be politically calamitous to try and ditch it.
They debate William Hague’s ... more
The drama rages on, one week after Chancellor Rachel Reeves stood at the dispatch box to deliver her second Budget. Richard Hughes has resigned as OBR chair following the catastrophic budget leak and calls for Rachel Reeves to do the same have not le... more
How many times did Gordon Brown save Tony Blair from a calamitous decision? Ed Balls and George Osborne recount the times chancellors stepped in to save their PM from disaster. Does George wish he'd done it a bit more with David Cameron?
And why doe... more
Does Rachel Reeves have a credible plan for growth? One day on from her Budget Statement, George Osborne and Ed Balls debate her headline measures and ask if she’s built enough of a narrative to save her job. Health Secretary Wes Streeting asks about... more
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- Good insight to UK politics
It’s usually a very good listen and nice to hear opinions from both sides of the “classic” political divide. It has been littered with more than 4 minutes of ads recently which is quite annoying, but god bless to +30 skip button.
Apple Podcasts4laddie80
United Kingdoma month ago - Tax ‘evasion’
Be VERY careful mentioning this term, Georgeous, some people are righty litigious
Apple Podcasts5Arsher AUnited Kingdoma month ago - Another awful money-grab of a podcast
You are two political dinosaurs gleefully oblivious to the asteroid streaking towards Earth. What person yet capable of ratiocination would take either of you grifters seriously today? Your collective ineptitude already yielded a Broken Britain of terminal decline. Ipso facto your “analysis” here is unsurprisingly worthless.
(Who doesn’t have a podcast now? Does a single podcast-less human remain?)
Apple Podcasts1BibliopheniaUnited Kingdom2 months ago - Politics teacher 95
I’m a migrant from the Rest is Politics and found their show getting too emotional and repetitive and lacking developed or alternative analytical views. The political and historical context was too narrow. I’ve been putting off listening to this, mainly due to ideas I had of G.O tbh. However, I’ve been so pleased with the calmer and broader analytical evaluation of politics. I appreciate the range of historical context they both draw on fluently which supports me as a teacher. I hate to say it, ... more
Apple Podcasts5Politics teacher 95United Kingdom3 months ago - Morally superior
Saying only others were claiming moral superiority is being morally superior yourself…George
Apple Podcasts5Arsher AUnited Kingdom3 months ago
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Spotify | #92 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #13 | United Kingdom/News |
Apple Podcasts | #67 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #7 | United Kingdom/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #11 | United Kingdom/News |
Apple Podcasts | #196 |  Canada/News/Politics |
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This podcast features engaging discussions between former political rivals, who share insights on the complexities of decision-making in government and the interplay between politics and economics. Topics commonly covered include the current political landscape in the UK, economic policies, and reflections on historical political events, often enhanced by anecdotes from their personal experiences in office. The hosts prioritize a balanced dialogue that is likely to appeal to listeners seeking both informative commentary and light-hearted exchanges, making it suitable for those interested in understanding the nuances of British politics today.
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1. Seyi Akiwowo
2. Sadiq Khan
3. Richard Curtis
4. Michael Gove
5. Kwasi Kwarteng
6. Wes Streeting
7. Emily Thornberry
8. Douglas Alexander
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