Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards
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Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards
Based on his live one-man show Rock & Roll Politics, the broadcaster and author Steve Richards takes a weekly behind-the-scenes tour of UK politics and the media that shapes the way we view the epic political dramas. The future is ridiculously unpredictable and the past is so easy to misread. Subscr...
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Can or should a King change Trump’s view of ’the special relationship'?
King Charles delivered a perfectly pitched speech in Congress, with many barely coded messages. But will Trump, charmed by royalty, change his attitud...
Is Britain ungovernable?
With another prime minister fighting for his political life, some commentators argue that the job has become impossible. Since 2016 there have been si...
How vulnerable is Keir Starmer?
Are we in the final days of Starmer’s leadership, or is no potential successor ready to make a move?
Rock & Roll Politics is live at the Cambri...
Starmer/Mandelson - Does the plot ever really change?
Did Starmer deliberately mislead parliament? No. Did Starmer make a terrible misjudgement in appointing Mandelson with a casual detachment? Yes. This...
Is there a danger the government will spend too much on defence?
There is no money, the economy is barely growing, the war in Iran will cost billions in Britain and there are demands on spending across public servic...
The fall of Orban - How vulnerable is the populist right?
In Hungary’s general election the seemingly invincible Viktor Orban has suffered a heavy defeat. But are there any significant lessons for exposing th...
Are we seeing the return of Cabinet Government?
This month marks the fiftieth anniversary since James Callaghan became prime minister. There were many dramas punctuating his short rule in Number 10,...
What next for the BBC?
The BBC has a new director general, but is he or his army of senior managers - conveniently detached from direct responsibility for the output - capab...
Alan Johnson on Wilson, Blair and Starmer
Recorded live at the York Literary Festival, host Steve Richards is joined by the former cabinet minister Alan Johnson to discuss three Labour Prime M...
The never-ending debate special
The emails from the co-operative have been flying - so this podcast concentrates solely on the brilliant, illuminating never-ending debate. Today, a f...
What is the ‘centre ground’?
The Observer columnist Philip Collins argues that the future lies on the “centre ground” which he defines as spanning the Cameron government to Blairi...
What is the ‘centre ground’?
The Observer columnist Philip Collins argues that the future lies on the “centre ground” which he defines as spanning the Cameron government to Blairi...
Why are the right obsessed with Ed Miliband?
With the departure of Morgan McSweeney, the right in the media and well beyond detect that Ed Miliband has become the unofficial prime minister.
Why are the right obsessed with Ed Miliband?
With the departure of Morgan McSweeney, the right in the media and well beyond detect that Ed Miliband has become the unofficial prime minister.
Why is the ‘cost of living’ almost impossible for the government to control?
Energy prices soar and the British government watches on helplessly. If it were not energy costs, it might have been some other sector causing mayhem...
Why is the ‘cost of living’ almost impossible for the government to control?
Energy prices soar and the British government watches on helplessly. If it were not energy costs, it might have been some other sector causing mayhem...
Why did Starmer ignore the evidence against Mandelson?
The release of the Mandelson documents shows the degree to which his appointment was a huge risk. Why did the lawyerly, cautious Starmer overrule the...
Why did Starmer ignore the evidence against Mandelson?
The release of the Mandelson documents shows the degree to which his appointment was a huge risk. Why did the lawyerly, cautious Starmer overrule the...
Is Britain trapped by the "special relationship"?
Leaks from a national security council meeting suggest cabinet ministers challenged the assumption that Trump should have the automatic right to acces...
Is Britain trapped by the "special relationship"?
Leaks from a national security council meeting suggest cabinet ministers challenged the assumption that Trump should have the automatic right to acces...
Why we should welcome Stamer’s caution on Iran
Keir Starmer has dared to question the Trump/Netanyahu attack on Iran, implying it is unlawful and without clear objective. An elected UK prime minist...
Why we should welcome Stamer’s caution on Iran
Keir Starmer has dared to question the Trump/Netanyahu attack on Iran, implying it is unlawful and without clear objective. An elected UK prime minist...
Trump and Iran – Has Britain learned the lessons of Iraq?
Keir Starmer has said the “mistakes” of Iraq have been learnt and he has published the legal advice that justifies allowing the US to use British mili...
Trump and Iran – Has Britain learned the lessons of Iraq?
Keir Starmer has said the “mistakes” of Iraq have been learnt and he has published the legal advice that justifies allowing the US to use British mili...
The Greens win - What will be the consequences?
In the end the Greens won the Gorton and Denton by-election with ease. Labour were third in one of their safest seats. Reform is no longer the only in...
The Greens win - What will be the consequences?
In the end the Greens won the Gorton and Denton by-election with ease. Labour were third in one of their safest seats. Reform is no longer the only in...
What will we learn from the Gorton and Denton by-election?
This week's by-election has become a big test for Labour, Reform and the Greens. The result is likely to have many consequences, but will it be much o...
What will we learn from the Gorton and Denton by-election?
This week's by-election has become a big test for Labour, Reform and the Greens. The result is likely to have many consequences, but will it be much o...
Will the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor undermine the Royal family?
Already there is talk of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest triggering the biggest crisis for the royal family since the abdication. But is there muc...
Will the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor undermine the Royal family?
Already there is talk of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest triggering the biggest crisis for the royal family since the abdication. But is there muc...
Can the media cope with a government moving slightly to the left?
Right wing commentators and newspapers suggest that with the fall of Morgan McSweeney and Keir Starmer fighting for survival, Labour will move to the...
Can the media cope with a government moving slightly to the left?
Right wing commentators and newspapers suggest that with the fall of Morgan McSweeney and Keir Starmer fighting for survival, Labour will move to the...
Rock & Roll Politics Live - How long will Starmer rule?
In the first live show of 2026 we delve deep with the audience in the hall and on the live stream. We go back decades for much needed context and dare...
Rock & Roll Politics Live - How long will Starmer rule?
In the first live show of 2026 we delve deep with the audience in the hall and on the live stream. We go back decades for much needed context and dare...
How will the government change in the post-McSweeney era?
Morgan McSweeney and - we now discover - Peter Mandelson shaped the Starmer leadership in the run up to the election and beyond. Now they are both gon...
How will the government change in the post-McSweeney era?
Morgan McSweeney and - we now discover - Peter Mandelson shaped the Starmer leadership in the run up to the election and beyond. Now they are both gon...
Why did Mandelson wield so much influence over Starmer’s leadership?
Keir Starmer was not even an MP when Peter Mandelson was part of the New Labour project - a relatively small part. Yet he seems to have had considerab...
Why did Mandelson wield so much influence over Starmer’s leadership?
Keir Starmer was not even an MP when Peter Mandelson was part of the New Labour project - a relatively small part. Yet he seems to have had considerab...
Will tactical voting block Reform?
In the Gorton and Denton by-election Reform dares to hope it will win. Which party should opponents of Reform back to prevent such an outcome, and wha...
Will tactical voting block Reform?
In the Gorton and Denton by-election Reform dares to hope it will win. Which party should opponents of Reform back to prevent such an outcome, and wha...