Episodes
This week, Zoë Grünewald unwraps the week’s political talking points with Journalist and Broadcaster, Dahaba Ali Hussen. Zoe is also joined by Green Party Co-Leader Carla Denyer, to discuss her party’s prospects at the General Election; Former Defence Minister and Conservative Candidate, Tobias Ellwood, about Rishi Sunak’s election blunders; Zoe Gardner, the Migration Policy Campaigner, on just how big an issue immigration will be at the polls; and Conor O’Shea, from the campaign group Generation Rent, on which party is promising the most the most for renters and first time buyers.
This week Zoë Grünewald digested the latest political news with PoliticsHome's Zoe Crowther. Andrew Fisher, who wrote Labour's manifesto in 2015 and 2019, reacted to Labour's manifesto launch. Reform UK's Chairman Richard Tice gave his thoughts on Reform's performance so far in the polls and Ben Page, CEO of Ipsos offered his predictions for the General Election.
This week Ali and co-host Zoë Grünewald digested the latest political news. The duo was also joined by Surata Sawo, a young Labour member, Oscar Brooker, a young Conservative, and Luanne Thornton, a young Green party member who took part in a young activist roundtable to discuss whether political parties are doing enough to compel young people to vote and what policies they would like to see make the manifesto.
This week Ali and co-host Zoë Grünewald digested the latest political news. Olivia Lever, director of Blue Beyond reacted to the Conservative's pledge to re-introduce national service and explained why young conservatives are staying blue despite the Conservative's abysmal record with policies for young people. Fiona McGowan, former Labour party member, discussed the news that Diane Abbott and Faiza Shaheen had been blocked from running as Labour candidates. Plus Sharon Gaffka, political activist spoke about her desire to make politics more engaging for young people and whether she would ev...
This week Ali and co-host Zoë Grünewald digested the latest political news. Deltapoll's Joe Twyman helped dissect some of the polling around the General Election and whether Nigel Farage's decision not to run will harm Reform's chances of causing an upset. Also on the show was Adham Mardini, Former Cultural Attaché at the Syrian Embassy in London who spoke about the death of the Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi and whether it could be problematic for the Supreme Leader.
This week Ali and co-host Zoë Grünewald digested the latest political news. Matt Wrack, General Secretary of the Fire's Brigade Union spoke about Labour's new deal for the working people and Sir Keir Starmer's crisis talks with the trade unions. Also on the show was Judy Bruce and Reverend Dr Sue Parfitt, Just Stop Oil campaigners who were arrested after smashing the glass around the Magna Carta. They spoke about a new report which suggests protest groups like Just Stop Oil should be treated like terrorist organisations.
This week Ali and co-host Zoë Grünewald digested the latest political news. Green Party Deputy Leader Zack Polanski spoke about the Green's success at the local elections and whether they could convert that into success at the General Election. Plus Alon Pinkas, former Israeli diplomat and advisor joined Ali and Zoe to discuss the latest in Gaza including Israel's occupation of the east of Rafah and ongoing ceasefire talks.
This week Ali digested the latest political news with former London Assembly member Murad Qureshi. Mikey Erhardt from Disability Rights UK spoke about the potential reforms to the disability benefits system and whether Suank's attack on 'sicknote culture' is damaging. Plus Erica Popplewell from River Action discussed a new alliance between several water sports to push the Government to tackle water pollution.
This week Ali digested the latest political news with Zoë Grünewald from The Independent. Professor Anupam Chander from Georgetown University explained why America is potentially banning TikTok and whether it will affect the UK. Plus Phoenix Andrews, writer and broadcaster discussed their new book 'I Heart Politics: How People Power Took Over the World.'
This week Ali digested the latest political news with James Schneider, former director of communications for Jeremy Corbyn. Adam Smith Insitute's Maxwell Marlow discussed the smoking bill which was passed by the House of Commons this week. Plus Caroline Lucas, Green Party MP spoke about her new book 'Another England.'
This week Ali digested the latest political news with Ben Cope, political commentator. Professor Mark Garnett, senior lecturer at Lancaster University joined Ali to discuss the state of the Conservative Party after 63 MPs have announced their intention to step down at the next election. Plus Baroness Carmen Smith spoke to Ali about being the youngest member of the House of Lords including having an eventful first week on the job!
This week Ali digested the latest political news with senior editor at New Statesman George Eaton. He was also joined by Amnesty International UK's Kerry Moscogiuri to discuss Michael Gove's definition of extremism. Also on the show was Dr Precious Chatterje-Doody, Senior Lecturer in Politics who specialises in Russian information manipulation who analysed the political landscape ahead of the Russian election.
This week Ali digested the latest political news with former London Assembly member Murad Qureshi. He was also joined by IPPR's Pranesh Narayanan to analyse the latest budget. Also on the show was Greg Swenson, Chairman of Republicans Overseas to discuss Nikki Haley pulling out of the Presidential race making a rematch of Biden v Trump more likely.
This week Ali digested the latest political news with Samuel K, political commentator. He was also joined by Mohammed Amin, former chairman of the Conservative Muslim Network to react to a new poll which suggested that over half of Tory members questioned believed Islam was a threat to the UK. Also on the show was Ben Jamal, director of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign to speak about the Government's increasingly hard stance on protests.
This week Ali digested the latest political news with former Lord Mayor of Westminster Cllr Hamza Taouzzale, spoke to Vincent Hornsby from the Mortgage Advice Bureau about new research which suggested that over 60% of first time buyers are partnering up to get a mortgage. Also on the show was The Independent's John Bowden who gave an update on Presidential election in America and the concerns surrounding Joe Biden's mental fitness.
This week's episode focused on Local Government funding after it emerged that one in six councils are on the brink of going bankrupt. Featuring interviews with activist Femi Oluwole, Professor Richard Murphy from University of Sheffield and Leader of Somerset Council Cllr Bill Revans.
This week, Ali was joined by Reem Ibrahim from the IEA and Areeb Ullah from Middle East Eye to discuss their political predictions for the next year. Also Natalie Balmain joined Ali to dissect some of the biggest political stories from the week.
This week's episode focused on a recent poll that found Muslim support for the Labour Party has dropped significantly following the Israel/Gaza conflict. Featuring interviews with Zack Polanski, deputy leader of the Green Party, Director of British Future Sunder Katwala, and former London Assembly member Murad Qureshi.
Join Ali as he reflects on his favourite Politics Uncensored moments of 2023. Featuring interviews with former leader of the Labour Party Jeremy Corbyn.
Join Ali as he reflects on his favourite Politics Uncensored moments of 2023. Featuring interviews with Labour MP Clive Lewis, political commentator Femi Oluwole and Sir Keir Starmer's glitter bomber Yaz Ashmawi.
Join Ali as he reflects on his favourite Politics Uncensored moments of 2023. Featuring interviews with Labour MP Dawn Butler and political journalist Michael Crick.
This week's episode focused on Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson's appearance at the Covid Inquiry and his apology for comments made around Long Covid. Featuring interviews with British Youth Council Chair Zara Khan, Oonagh Cousins from Long Covid Support and comedian Matt Richardson who spoke about his new podcast 'I am Prime Minister.'
This week's episode focused on the Govenment's migration strategy in light of the ONS publishing record high net migration figures. Featuring interviews with IEA's Harrison Griffiths, Professor Jonathan Portes from Kings College London and Zack Polanski, Deputy Leader of the Green Party
This week's episode focused on the Autumn Statement and whether Rishi Sunak's economic strategy could save him at the next General Election. Featuring interviews with Natalie Balmain, the UK's first alternative Prime Minister, finance content creator Gabriel Nussbaum, Centre for Mental Health's Andy Bell and Jamie Thunder from Z2K.
In this week's episode, Ali sat down with Jeremy Corbyn, MP for Islington North and former Leader of the Labour Party. They spoke about his new poetry anthology 'Poetry for the Many,' his early career in Politics and what was it like to have over 80,000 people chant his name at Glastonbury. Also on the show with New Statesmen's Freddie Hayward who discuss the week's biggest political news.
This week's episode focussed on the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the effect it's had on both sides. Featuring interviews with Cecilia Jastrzembska, Member of the National Executive Committee of the Fabian’s, Amnon Aran, Professor of International Politics of the Middle East at City University and Dr Michael Oren, former Israeli Ambassador to the US.
This week's episode focussed on the by-elections in Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire and the effect they may have on the upcoming General Election. Featuring interviews with councillor and chair of Young Labour, Nabeela Mowlana, Professor Tim Bale from Queen Mary University and The Independent's John Rentoul.
This week's episode focussed on the Labour Party Conference and Sir Keir Starmer's pledge to build 1.5m new houses in five years if elected. Featuring interviews with London Young Fabien's Cecilia Jastrzembska, Sam Diner from the New Economics Foundation and activist Yaz Ashwami who glitterbombed Sir Keir Starmer during his speech.
This week's episode focussed on the Conservative Party Conference and Sunak's plan to scrap the northern leg of HS2. Featuring interviews with British Youth Council's Zara Khan, HS2 Expert William Barter and Ryan Swift from IPPR North
In this week's episode, Ali sat down with Labour MP and former shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer John McDonnell. They spoke about his early years, becoming a Labour MP, working with Jeremy Corbyn and his thoughts on the future of the Labour Party.