Oh God, What Now?

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Greens co-leader Carla Denyer full interview – “We’re here to get Greens elected and get stuff done” Aug 02, 2024

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The Greens pulled off an all-time best performance in the 2024 General Election, doubling their vote share to a historic high of 6.4% and winning four MPs. But can they handle the transition from outsiders to effective Parliamentary party? How do they square the need to remake Britain as a low-carbon economy and the traditional Green suspicion of development? And can they peel away disillusioned left voters from Labour? Co-leader Carla Denyer talks to Andrew Harrison about another green world.

• “Rachel Reeves’ line that ‘there is no money’ is pretty misleading… This is one of the richest economies in the world.”

• “There are policies everyone agrees on… but only the Greens are offering them.”

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Presented by Andrew Harrison. Produced by Jade Bailey. Theme music by Cornershop. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production.

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Tory leadership: Let’s get ready to grumble! Aug 02, 2024

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We’re live in Liverpool on Mon 23 Sept for Labour’s first conference in government. Join Dorian Lynskey, Raf Behr, Jonn Elledge and a special guest TBA at the Laughterhouse – tickets here.

The Tory bust up over who should be the party’s next leader is underway. Who is in the running, what do they want and is there a least worst option? Plus, Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer tells Andrew Harrison what her party wants to achieve in Parliament and gives her take on Labour’s green platform. And Angela Rayner announced reforms to housing and planning laws this week. What did she say – and is any of it realistic? In the Extra Bit for subscribers, should most politicians stick to the real world rather than push content they're not good at to an online audience?

• We are releasing an extended version of the Carla Denyer interview on this channel.

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Presented by Jacob Jarvis, with Hannah Fearn, Jonn Elledge and Rachel Cunliffe. Producer: Chris Jones. Audio production by: Jade Bailey. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production.

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Supermassive Black Hole Jul 30, 2024

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• We’re live in Liverpool on Mon 23 Sept for Labour’s first conference in government. Join Dorian Lynskey, Raf Behr, Jonn Elledge and a special guest TBA – tickets here

Rachel Reeves revealed a £20bn black hole in public finances in a speech on Monday. How did the Tory Party let it get so bad? And what must Labour now cut to fix the mess? Plus, why did the Liberal Democrats do so well in this election? Newly elected Lib Dem MP for Chichester and first non-Tory for her constituency in 100 years, Jess Brown-Fuller, joins the panel to discuss that and her party's future.

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Presented by Ros Taylor, with Seth Thévoz, Matt Green and guest Jess Brown-Fuller. Producer: Chris Jones. Audio production by Robin Leeburn. Managing Editor Jacob Jarvis. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production.

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Bark at the Honeymoon Jul 26, 2024

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Prime Minister Starmer (still getting used to that) faced his first PMQs this week. How did he do? And does Sunak make a better opposition leader than he does PM? Plus, Kamala Harris is all but confirmed as the Democratic nominee. What attack lines can we expect from the RNC now? Can the oldest presidential nominee in US history, Donald Trump, even afford to fund any more after splurging ageism attacks on Biden? And in the Extra Bit for subscribers: Andy Murray quit, Southgate quit, Biden quit and Liz Truss just won’t quit. The panel discusses when to call it a day and the dangers of outstaying your welcome.

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Presented by Dorian Lynskey with Yasmeen Serhan, Marie Le Conte and Alex Andreou. Producer: Chris Jones. Audio production by Alex Rees. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor Andrew Harrison. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production.

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Wake Me Up Before You Go, Joe Jul 23, 2024

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President Joe Biden’s decision not to run for a second term wasn’t exactly a shock, but what does it mean for the race for the White House? And could Vice President Kamala Harris beat Trump if she were the Democratic nominee? Rolling Stone Magazine politics reporter and co-host of our companion podcast American Friction Nikki McCann Rámirez, joins the panel. Plus, Keir Starmer’s been busy improving relations with Europe. No, we’re not rejoining the EU before you ask, but could things be about to get better with Labour at the helm?

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Presented by Ros Taylor, with Jonn Elledge, Seth Thévoz and guest Nikki McCann Rámirez. Producer: Chris Jones. Audio production by: Robin Leeburn. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production.

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Special: When the Ministers talked to OGWN Jul 22, 2024

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Keir Starmer’s new cabinet is full of our past guests. So we thought, why not revisit some of those classic interviews to see what they tell us about the big figures of the new era of politics? Come back in time as we talk to David Lammy, Bridget Phillipson, Wes Streeting, Lisa Nandy and Ed Miliband on episodes of Remainiacs and The Bunker of yore. The moral: If you want to get into Cabinet, be a guest on our podcast…

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Presented by Andrew Harrison. Produced by Tom Taylor. Theme music by Cornershop. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production.

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The Great British Brakes Off Jul 19, 2024

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King Prince Charles makes his first speech of Labour era, announcing a raft of legislation that will “take the brakes off Britain”. What was in it, what wasn’t and what does it all say about how Starmer will govern? Plus, with election candidates under increasing threat of abuse and harassment, what can be done to make the job safer? And in the Extra Bit for subscribers, if you absolutely HAD to save the Tories from extinction, how would you do it?

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Presented by Dorian Lynskey with Hannah Fearn and Rachel Cunliffe. Producer: Chris Jones. Audio production by: Robin Leeburn. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production.

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Trump: The shot heard around the world Jul 16, 2024

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The assassination attempt against Donald Trump shocks the world. Has it handed Trump an unbeatable advantage in the Presidential election? And can Biden withdraw now even if he wants to? Plus, England’s moment of national euphoria in the Euros is fated not to happen. Is the football-based feelgood factor in politics real or just a figment of the collective imagination – or both?

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Presented by Andrew Harrison with Marie le Conte, Ros Taylor and Alex Andreou. Production by Alex Andreou. Theme music by Cornershop. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production.

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Mr. Starmer Goes to Washington Jul 12, 2024

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As Prime Minister Starmer jets off for the 75th NATO summit in Washington DC, how will he perform on the global stage? And how impactful will David Lammy be as the new foreign secretary? Plus, the Lib Dems’ strategic genius, Labour’s peculiar losses, and Reform’s overrated performance – the panel unpacks some of the election trends you might have missed. And in the Extra Bit for subscribers, Dorian, Zoë, and Raf detail their most forgettable and unforgettable election nights.

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The Pension Confident Podcast from PensionBee aims to improve listeners’ understanding of personal finance – whether that’s helping you to navigate the cost of living crisis, exploring the impact of your relationship status on your finances or discussing how to teach kids about money. Listen to the latest episode here https://link.chtbl.com/FSF2Yu6y

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Presented by Dorian Lynskey with Zoë Grünewald and Rafael Behr. Producer: Chris Jones. Audio production by: Robin Leeburn. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production.

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Ikea Starmer assembles a Cabinet Jul 09, 2024

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Well his dad WAS a toolmaker… What’s on the agenda in Week One of the Brave New Starmer Era? What do we make of Labour’s team? Is the party’s support really “broad but shallow” and does it matter anyway? Plus, as the Far Right is unexpectedly defeated in France, we demand of Marie: Qu’est-ce que cela signifie?

Andrew’s music choice: Madres by Sofia Kourtesis.

Matt’s music choice: The Walls by Holly Henderson.

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Presented by Andrew Harrison with Marie le Conte, Matt Green and Alex Andreou. Production by Robin Leeburn. Theme music by Cornershop. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production.

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