The Political Party
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
Local Elections Analysis with John McTernan
Why were the local elections so bad for Labour and how do they reverse their fortunes?
Is there a ceiling on Nigel Farage's popularity?
Does Labour lack confidence?
This is a dose of mega political strategy with Tony Blair's former Political Secretary.
It's electric.
COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE!
12 May: Wes Streeting
9 June: Kemi Badenoch
1...
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Following the unanimous Supreme Court ruling that a woman is defined by biological sex under equalities law, Julie tells us how and why we got here.
This is a fascinating history not just of women's rights, but of the distinct needs of the lesbian and gay communities.
If you've wondered how this issue became so big and how it's come to dominate so much of our discourse, Julie is here to explain the roots of it all...
Gregor was elected as the MP for Livingston in Labour's 2024 landslide.
It was a full circle moment for the man who'd been the party's organiser in the 2005 Livingston by-election following the death of Robin Cook.
He went on to work for Blue State Digital, the team who masterminded Obama's 2008 and 2012 campaigns.
This is a masterclass is the art of campaigning from one of Morgan McSweeney's former colle...
Jason Stockwood
Brace yourself, you're about to discover one of the most inspiring voices in politics.
Jason is Labour's candidate to be the Mayor of Greater Lincolnshire. He's a hugely successful businessman from humble beginnings.
But it's the way he talks about life, society and what the country can do, that makes him special.
This is audio Red Bull. Strap in.
COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PAR...
Dr Scott Arthur
Scott is one the few lucky MPs who topped the ballot for Private Members' Bills.
He wants to bring in a Rare Cancers Bill.
But what would the Bill do?
What difference would it make to someone diagnosed with a rare cancer?
COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE!
12 May: Wes Streeting
9 June: Kemi Badenoch
14 July: Michael Gove
Plus more to be announced...
Anthony Scaramucci - LIVE
The Mooch is back and is on barnstorming form.
He's full-throttle from the start and gives his expert (and hilarious) view on how other world leaders should deal with Trump.
Plus an incredible revelation about what the President was trying to watch online in the Oval Office...
COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE!
12 May: Wes Streeting
9 June: Kemi Badenoch
14 July:&nb...
Claire Ward
Claire is the first ever Elected Mayor for the East Midlands.
What does running the greatest region in the country involve?
How does Claire manage any rivalry or resentment between Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire?
Why is being a Mayor better than being an MP?
And what does this all mean for Nottingham Forest?
SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE ON STAGE!
31 March: Anthony Scaramucci
12 May: ...
Eluned Morgan
Eluned is the First Minister of Wales and the first female First Minister of Wales.
What challenges does Wales face that other parts of the UK might not?
How do leaders create economic growth?
And can someone help get Eluned some Oasis tickets?
SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE ON STAGE!
31 March: Anthony Scaramucci
12 May: Wes Streeting
9 June: Kemi Badenoch
14 July: Michae...
Everyone's favourite SNP politician tells Matt what Nicola Sturgeon's departure from Holyrood means for the SNP and for Scotland.
Stewart also reflects on what the party has to do differently if it wants to gain independence.
This is a funny, thoughtful and reflective conversation about Nicola Sturgeon's legacy and the future of Scotland.
And the future of gay bars in Tenerife.
SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE O...
Alastair Campbell - LIVE
This is an absolute riot.
Alastair Campbell is his vulnerable, doubting, bombastic best in one of the funniest episodes of the show ever recorded.
How would he contain Trump?
What is Labour getting wrong?
Has he put on weight?
This will all make sense once you've listened. Sort of.
THE POLITICAL PARTY IS BACK ON STAGE!
31 March: Anthony Scaramucci
12 M...
Simon was Chief Whip under Rishi Sunak and his explosive new book 'Ungovernable' documents the scandalous and tumultuous final term of the Conservative government.
So what's his view of his fellow politicians and the system they inhabit?
Is it impossible for any Prime Minister to truly get their way?
And what's it like being mistaken for Brian Clough?
THE POLITICAL PARTY IS BACK ON STAGE!
10 March: Alasta...
Mike Tapp
Mike is one of Labour's hottest rising stars. Elected in July last year, he's already an accomplished media performer.
A former soldier, he is at the vanguard of Labour's patriotic centre.
But why does he wake up so early in the morning?
Wine. Dogs. The military.
This podcast has it all.
THE POLITICAL PARTY IS BACK ON STAGE!
10 March: Alastair Campbell
31 March:...
Mhari Aurora
Mhari is a revelation in political broadcasting and in this fascinating chat with Matt she considers some of the big questions facing modern media:
What can the 'mainstream media' learn from Joe Rogan?
How should they cover Donald Trump?
How do you deal with angry taxi drivers?
It's all in here!
THE POLITICAL PARTY IS BACK ON STAGE!
10 March: Alastair Campbell
31 March: Anthony Scaramu...
What a return!
The Chancellor is exceptional form as she discusses Trump, tariffs, the threat of Reform and the inside story of when her hair turned ginger.
This interview has it all. The realities of life in government plus invaluable advice for creating the perfect Yorkshire Pudding.
Oh and a brilliant story about Gordon Brown's tribute to John Prescott...
The next guests at The Duchess Theatre are...
Dr Sharon Lockyer
The live comedy industry is worth around £1bn annually to the UK economy, yet it doesn't get included in government conversations about the arts.
As a result, it doesn't receive the financial support that other arts forms routinely get.
To understand why, and to explain the wider impact of live comedy on society, Matt is joined by Dr Sharon Lockyer from Brunel University.
Comedy. It's a serious b...
This very special episode is brought to you in paid partnership with Cancer Research UK.
At the end of last year, myself, Richard Herring and Mark Steel sat down to have a frank, raw, funny and open conversation about something that has affected us all - cancer. We were later joined by Dr Sam Godfrey, the Science Engagement Lead at Cancer Research UK, who gave us invaluable insight into the incredible work Cancer...
Ava Santina-Evans
Ava is the star of PoliticsJOE, an online platform which covers politics in a different way to other media.
It's hugely successful and in this entertaining and insightful interview, Ava explains the decisions behind that popularity.
This takes in everything: from Labour and trade union issues, to the appeal of Trump, and the appeal of Reform to younger voters.
All modern politics is h...
Gavin Esler
What can Trump's opponents learn from him?
How should the BBC respond to Elon Musk?
What should Change UK have done differently?
All these questions and more are discussed with a true broadcasting titan.
This is quality from start to finish.
THE POLITICAL PARTY IS BACK ON STAGE!
10 February: Rachel Reeves
10 March: Alastair Campbell
31 March: Anthony Scaramucci
12 May:&nb...
Sam Carling
Sam is one of the brightest and most prominent members of the 2024 intake... and he's only 22.
How has Sam become an MP so early in his life, what politicised him and what does the future hold?
Remember where you were when you first heard from Sam, he's a man going places.
THE POLITICAL PARTY IS BACK ON STAGE!
10 February: Rachel Reeves
10 March: Alastair Campbell
31 March: An...
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