Oh God, What Now?

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ExtraCast: Murdoch He Wrote Sep 22, 2023

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Rupert Murdoch has finally retired… kind of. He’s stepping down as Fox and News Corps chairman. His son, Lachlan, will now take on the role, how will he rule? And what does this all mean for Fox News and the rest of the media mogul’s empire? Dan Cassino is a Professor of Government and Politics at Fairleigh Dickinson University. He’s also the author of Fox News and American Politics: How One Channel Shapes American Politics and Society.

“I think we are past a crisis point with Fox News … and I think Murdoch saw that.”“The big crisis we had at Fox News is that the inmates were running the asylum.”
“For the future of Fox News – they’re in trouble.”
“If the empire stops making money, we have potential here for revolt.”

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Presented by Group Editor Andrew Harrison. Producer: Chris Jones. Audio production by: Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production.

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Green Goblin Sunak is Hostile to the Environment Sep 22, 2023

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Rishi Sunak disappoints again on the environment – the panel give their reaction to the delays he announced on key Net Zero deadlines. Plus, ‘Broken Britain’ is a phrase we’ve been hearing for a while but now it’s not just the left saying it. Is there a general consensus across all sides? And the online safety bill is still knocking around but it’s getting ever close to passing. Tech expert and founder of Fairvote UK, Kyle Taylor, joins the panel to discuss whether it’s fit for purpose. And in the extra bit for EVERYONE for one week only - we take a trip back to the noughties for a chat about pop culture, why was it so cruel and how did we let it happen?

“In Westminster, MPs seem to have the vibe at the moment that they’ve given up.” – Geri Scott.
“Labour are going to come into a load of shit that they’re going to have to clean up, no money, schools are crumbling - there’s a lot to clean up.” – Geri Scott.
“I don’t think Labour are doing a good enough job of priming the public on how big the mess is.” – Kyle Taylor.
“Originally what we had was truly world leading… but the online safety bill has now become more about politics than policies.” – Kyle Taylor.

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Presented by Dorian Lynskey with Marie Le Conte, Geri Scott and guest Kyle Taylor. Producers: Chris Jones and Alex Rees. Social Media Producer: Jess Harpin. Audio production by: Alex Rees. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production.

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No Money for Old Blokes Sep 19, 2023

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As Liz Truss defends tanking the economy, the Government is wrangling whether to keep giving more money to OAPs. Is a pension crisis looming? Plus, Starmer’s been trotting around the world in an attempt to fix some of the damage of the last 13 years – will the likes of the EU listen? Or have we pushed it too far?

“Starmer wants to see a cultural change in our attitudes to the EU - to take the toxicity out of that relationship.” – Ros Taylor
“I think borders are going to become much more important for the EU in the future.” – Ros Taylor
“To be clear I don’t think I’m going to retire, Alex. Let alone my children.” – Hannah Fearn
“This is a very live issue for people in their 20s, 30s and 40s…” – Hannah Fearn
“There aren’t any dinner parties, Liz. We’re all too skint to hold them.” – Hannah Fearn

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Presented by Alex Andreou with Hannah Fearn and Ros Taylor. Producers: Chris Jones and Alex Rees. Assistant Producer: Adam Wright. Social Media Producer: Jess Harpin. Audio production by: Alex Rees. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production.

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Calm Before the Starm Sep 15, 2023

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With unions gathering for the TUC conference, parties are setting out how to engage with workers. Will Sunak change, and how will Starmer deal with them? Plus, we take a deep dive into Starmer’s leadership. How does he compare to the likes of Harold Wilson - when (if ever) will he have his own ‘white heat’ moment? That’s Oh God, What Now? With special guest Anthony Broxton, who runs the Tides of History project and is author of Hope and Glory: Rugby League in Thatcher’s Britain.

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“On workers rights it’s been somewhat of a trade-off.” – Zoë Grünewald
“Angela Rayner’s basically been the darling of the TUC of late.” – Zoë Grünewald
“I think as Labour gets closer to government a distance needs to develop… if they’re in bed together neither can do their jobs properly.” – Alex Andreou
“Starmer, even though he’s ahead in the polls, he hasn’t had his white heat moment.” – Anthony Broxton

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Presented by Dorian Lynskey with Alex Andreou, Zoë Grünewald and guest Anthony Broxton. Producers: Chris Jones and Alex Rees. Assistant Producer: Adam Wright. Social Media Producer: Jess Harpin. Audio production by: Robin Leeburn. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production.

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Chalk It Up to Experience Sep 12, 2023

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There’s no escape for Justice Secretary Alex Chalk as he faces questions over the state of our justice system. Daniel Khalife’s runner from HMP Wandsworth is only a small example of its decaying state. So why does a government with such a hardline stance on crime struggle to fund the justice system? Plus, comedian Matt Green tells us why our plight often makes us want to laugh as he discusses political comedy in bleak times. And hope is on the horizon – literally. The UK’s rejoining the EU’s Horizon project. Could it pave the way for a return to the bloc? Probably not, but what could be next – if anything?

“What happens when you don’t fund prisons is you get these terrible conditions, it becomes a safety risk.” – Rachel Cunliffe.
“Even on things you’d expect Labour to have softer views on, they’ve been quite hardline.” – Rachel Cunliffe.
“I think any word with the ‘re’ prefix is a bit of a problem … we now have a bespoke WORSE deal with Horizon.” – Matt Green

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Presented by Ros Taylor with Rachel Cunliffe and Matt Green. Producer: Chris Jones. Assistant Producer: Adam Wright. Social Media Producer: Jess Harpin. Audio production by: Robin Leeburn. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production.

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Schools and Hard Knocks – plus guest Barry Gardiner MP Sep 08, 2023

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There’s concrete evidence the Tories have messed up again – literally. School roofs are crumbling, but the Government is bragging at least most are fine… Plus, the PM says he cares about Net Zero, but does he really? And in the extra bit for subscribers, hot mic moments can reveal more than a whole interview. But are they ethical? That’s Oh God, What Now? With very special guest, Labour MP for Brent North, Barry Gardiner.

“It’s a perfect physical manifestation of 13 years of the Tories being in charge, in every conceivable way.” – Alex Andreou
“This is Sunak’s f*ck up as much as anyone else’s.” – Alex Andreou
“Every time it’s this generation of kids that have faced up to the problems created by this government.” – Barry Gardiner
“We will only borrow to invest, we will not borrow to consume.” – Barry Gardiner
“Why are the poorest people in our society having to subsidise those energy companies? It is simply wrong!” – Barry Gardiner

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Presented by Dorian Lynskey with Alex Andreou and Hannah Fearn. Producer: Chris Jones. Assistant Producer: Adam Wright. Social Media Producer: Jess Harpin. Audio production by: Robin Leeburn. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production.

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Every Day I'm Shufflin' Sep 05, 2023

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As Rishi Sunak wrangles with the school cement fiasco, he’s also been forced into a timid reshuffle. Meanwhile, Keir Starmer has also tweaked his top team. Who’s in, who’s out and who cares? And Penny Mordaunt wants to give young people National Service (but not really) to increase "resilience and pride". Out of touch? Or is this a scheme that could actually work?

“It’s not so much mismanagement as it is the entire Conservative approach.” – Ros Taylor
“It really is the epitome of everything a government SHOULDN’T be doing.” – Zoë Grünewald
“I think it’s really important to give young people something other than ‘finish these exams or you're screwed’ which it does now.” – Ros Taylor

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Presented by Jacob Jarvis with Ros Taylor, and Zoë Grünewald. Producer: Chris Jones. Assistant Producer: Adam Wright. Social Media Producer: Jess Harpin. Audio production by: Robin Leeburn. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production.

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Crime Week and Punishment Sep 01, 2023

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Suella Braverman’s told the police to get tougher on crime – but do they have the resources? She’s also keen to get people back on the Bibby Stockholm and hasn’t ruled out putting tags on migrants. Plus, what slogan should Labour use next? The panel answers your questions. And, for subscribers only, a search for the Loch Ness monster has just taken place – the panel reveals the mysteries they were obsessed with as youngsters.

“I think Braverman has come out of this Summer with her position in real danger … even in her own faction.” – Alex Andreou
“What are you going to do? Keep people indefinitely in prison because you can’t process them?!” – Alex Andreou.
“The best I could come up with is: repair, rebuild, renew.” – Alex Andreou.

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Presented by Dorian Lynskey with Alex Andreou, Seth Thevoz and Naomi Smith. Producers: Alex Rees & Chris Jones. Assistant Producer: Adam Wright. Social Media Producer: Jess Harpin. Audio production by: Alex Rees. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production.

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Dorries Seems to be the Hardest Word – plus guest Stella Creasy MP Aug 30, 2023

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Nadine Dorries has finally gone (we think), but her behaviour will stick in our minds forever. She’s not the only Tory MP to have let us all down over the last 13 years. So why are the parliamentary standards of this government so abysmal? Plus, a closer relationship with Europe could be key to the UK’s future. So how does Labour go about that, especially when it persists with its messaging that it will ‘make Brexit work’? That’s Oh God, What Now? with special guest, Labour MP for Walthamstow, Stella Creasy.

“This government has made it easier for people to be sacked… but not in Parliament.” – Stella Creasy.
“All the rules changes, in terms of MP’s behaviour, are changed reactively.” – Marie Le Conte.
“You can’t make Brexit work. The only thing you can do is to repair the problems it has created.” – Stella Creasy.

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Presented by Alex Andreou with Matt Green, Marie Le Conte and guest, Labour MP for Walthamstow Stella Creasy. Producers: Alex Rees & Chris Jones. Assistant Producer: Adam Wright. Social Media Producer: Jess Harpin. Audio production by: Alex Rees. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production.

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Is Britain a poor country? Aug 25, 2023

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Are we the sick man of Europe? We’ve got all the symptoms: broken economy, falling living standards, we could go on. Does anyone have the remedy to get us back up and running again? Plus, it’s nearly the bank holiday, so let’s look on the bright side. The panel discusses who in politics they admire. And in the extra bit for subscribers, what’s the BEST summer you’ve ever had? That’s Oh God, What Now? With guest We Are History’s John O’farrell.

“It’s not just the poor who are poorer, it’s the middle class as well.” – Ros Taylor.
“People are going to have huge expectations for change, and the money just isn’t there for Labour.” – John O’Farrell.
“I have seen lots of people who I thought were sensible go further and further to extreme views because they are pushed that way.” – John O’Farrell.
“George Orwell could’ve been a real dick on Twitter.” – Dorian Lynskey.

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Presented by Dorian Lynskey with Ros Taylor, Rachel Cunliffe and We Are History’s John O’Farrell. Producers: Alex Rees & Chris Jones. Assistant Producer: Adam Wright. Social Media Producer: Jess Harpin. Audio production by: Alex Rees. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Managing Editor: Andrew Harrison. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production.

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