Oh God, What Now?

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A Multitude of Sins – Live in London Pt. 1 May 25, 2023

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In part one of our latest live outing: When we look back upon this Government… it’s always with a sense of blame. Join us live in London as we go over the Seven Deadly Sins of 13 years of Toryism. Plus, as cheese sandwiches and Heinz beans are reclassified as luxuries, our panel come up with some modest proposals for economic living that might meet Anne Widdecombe’s approval. Your panel at the Leicester Square Theatre is Ros Taylor, Andreou, Marie le Conte and Arthur Snell.

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Presented by Ros Taylor with Alex Andreou, Marie le Conte and Arthur Snell. Audio producer: Alex Rees. Producer: Chris Jones. Art: James Parrett. Theme music by Cornershop. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production.

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Never Did Me Any Harm May 23, 2023

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Now that cheese sandwiches, Heinz beans and swimming in poo-free water are officially luxuries, have we reached Peak We Had It Hard When I Were A Lad? New figures show that our anti-migration government has managed to, er, double migration to the UK. How will Sunak get out of that? Plus our panel discusses a new survey which says a third of us are too tired to get fit. Comic writer John O’Farrell of the We Are History podcast is our special guest.

Listen to We Are History: https://link.chtbl.com/WAHogwn

“They can’t say the Brexit word so they blame Ukraine and the poor people.” – John O’Farrell
“The Tories could well talk themselves into a doomloop where their message is ‘Everything is sh-t – vote for us’.” – Rachel Cunliffe
“Even if a cheese sandwich was a luxury, why are we not even allowed luxuries these days?” – Jacob Jarvis
“We shouldn’t be nostalgic about suffering.” – John O’Farrell

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Presented by Managing Editor Jacob Jarvis with Yasmeen Serhan, Rachel Cunliffe and John O’Farrell. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison Producer: Alex Rees and Chris Jones. Audio production by Alex Rees. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production.

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The Anti-Nat C League: Inside the far right's Glastonbury for wingnuts May 19, 2023

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There were some frankly bizarre statements made at the National Conservatism Conference. Now it’s over, we’re left asking: what was the point of it all? Our Seth Thevoz was there and spoke to Andrew Harrison about what he made of it. Plus, Kemi Badenoch: problem solver or is she just making everything worse? We know the answer. And in the extra bit - for subscribers only - our panel talks Succession and the parallels it draws with reality.

“It’s like they’re talking about a Conservative Party loss that they haven’t had yet….it’s bizarre.” – Rachel Wearmouth
“We’re seeing an ideology looking for its Trump.” – Alex Andreou
“It’s absolutely an American import from a mile off and the amount of people trying to make Britain wear it frightens me.” – Alex Andreou
“It’s the most obvious case of rage-farming.” – Matt Green

Read about Seth Thevoz’s day out at the zoo: https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/inside-national-conservatism-conference-suella-braverman-immigration-wind-farms-rifles/

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Presented by Dorian Lynskey with Alex Andreou, Matt Green and Rachel Wearmouth. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Producers: Alex Rees and Chris Jones. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production.

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Rats in a Sack: The Tory civil war is a go May 16, 2023

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The Tories are at each other’s throats…again. Both Suella Braverman and Priti Patel took a pop at the party’s leadership at recent conservative conferences. Could Sunak survive a looming Tory revolt? And the state pension age may rise to 68, would you return to work if it meant a shot at rebuilding the country? Plus, the panel discusses their favourite accents and why we judge them so much.

“The point here about the Conservatives is that they’re finished.” – Tom Peck.
“I think it’s a deepening and a radicalisation of the rump that is left of Conservative support in the UK.” – Naomi Smith
“I am totally expecting to have to find work when I’m 70, unfortunately.” – Hannah Fearn
“I don’t think people are going to go back to their job to rebuild the country, because people just aren’t like that.” – Tom Peck

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Presented by Group Editor Andrew Harrison with Naomi Smith, Tom Peck and Hannah Fearn. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Producer: Chris Jones. Audio production by Alex Rees. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production.

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The Great British Bog Off May 12, 2023

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The Government’s Illegal Migration Bill is “morally unacceptable” according to the Archbishop of Canterbury. But since when did that stop the Conservatives? We look at the chaos, the confusion and the growing asylum seeker backlog. Plus, Labour did OK in the locals but were the real winners the Greens and the Lib Dems? And what does it mean for the General Election? And in the Extra Bit, for subscribers only, our panel discusses their favourite on-air mistakes.

“The UNHCR says the legislation would amount to an asylum ban and undermine international legislation… it’s a horrible, horrible plan.” - Naomi Smith
“I can’t see how it’s anything other than a floating prison.” - Naomi Smith
“Cast your mind back, Labour had a 20 to 30 point lead and now it has a 12 point lead, which is quite a big drop.” - Naomi Smith
“Things like rivers full of shit are very high on people’s agendas and people are very clear that the Tories have done that to them.” - Arthur Snell

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Presented by Ros Taylor, Marie Le Conte, Arthur Snell and Naomi Smith. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Producer: Chris Jones. Audio production by Alex Rees with voice acting by Will Bond. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production.

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Republic Enemy: The Met’s arrest scandal May 10, 2023

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The republicans doth protest too much, according to the Met police. Can the force change? And does it really want to? Speaking of change, should the Tories be terrified by the local election results? And Trump, Carlson and DeSantis – no, not the start of a bad joke, but a trio who are pushing forward the far-right in America.

“In recent years, it’s felt there has been scandal after scandal after scandal from the Met.” – Rachel Cunliffe
“If you hand the police sweeping new powers and say you can arrest someone for having a bike lock, guess what? They’re going to use them.” – Rachel Cunliffe
“I don't think individual officers actually understand the law as it stands.” – Rachel Cunliffe
“It’s arresting people for thought crimes, it’s a sad moment. It will do a lot for the republican cause.” – Gavin Esler

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Presented by Alex Andreou with Rachel Cunliffe, Yasmeen Serhan and Gavin Esler. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Producer: Chris Jones. Audio production by Alex Rees. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production.

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Localscast: ‘Stop the Small Votes’ Fails May 05, 2023

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Despite the Tories’ best efforts at damage control they still got utterly trounced at the locals. Stopping boats didn’t work (in any way whatsoever) and neither didn’t stopping votes. So while Sunak will be moping, should the rest of us – and Starmer in particular – celebrate? Or are the results a little more confusing than that? Andrew, Ros and Naomi discuss.

“Without question it has been a very bad night for the Conservatives.” – Naomi Smith
“It’s very clear lots of Conservatives just stayed at home.” – Naomi Smith
“There is no possibility of Johnson coming back, it’s his friends trying to humour him. It’s pathetic.” – Ros Taylor
“It’s clear Starmer would be different. But what would he do? Labour needs to answer that.” – Ros Taylor
“How incredible that the Tories did this badly even with their voter suppression activities in place. How much worse would they have done without it?” – Naomi Smith
“Any thwarted vote is a disgrace. It’s straightforwardly awful to turn people away.” – Ros Taylor

Tell the Government what you think about its Voter ID rollout: https://www.bestforbritain.org/voter_id_shambles_tell_the_government_what_you_think

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Presented by Andrew Harrison with Ros Taylor and Naomi Smith. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Producer: Chris Jones. Audio production by Alex Rees. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production.

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 Never Mind the Monarchs May 05, 2023

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It’s Coronation weekend and Charles “invites” you to pledge your allegiance to the crown. A wholesome tradition? Or just a bit much? And should we actually read much into the local elections? We ask special guest Ben Walker, senior data journalist at New Statesman and a Labour council candidate. Then in the extra bit – for subscribers only – with rock legends Aerosmith retiring, the panel discusses people they’d like to see pack it in.

“I won’t be saying it and I imagine very very few people will be standing on their sofas shouting the words out either.” – Ian Dunt
“You’ve got a fundamental problem and that is that councils have been almost completely neutralised.” – Ian Dunt
“Levelling up is just a load of words, it doesn't really mean anything.” – Hannah Fearn

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Presented by Ros Taylor with Ian Dunt, Hannah Fearn and guest Ben Walker. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison Producer: Chris Jones. Audio production by Simon Williams. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production.

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The Secret Civil War May 03, 2023

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A Whitehall bust up is underway with Sue Gray and Simon Case clashing over the former’s appointment as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff. Is this a witch hunt – or are there just questions? Plus, conflict in Sudan means the UK has organised a second rapid evacuation in two years. Has this one gone smoother than the last? And with the high profile departures of cable anchors Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon across the pond – we discuss our favourite TV hosts.

“Opinion of Sue Gray is totally moveable. The thing about the modern Tory party is it is incapable of understanding people can be independent.” – Arthur Snell
“I would maybe start looking at LinkedIn quietly if I were Simon Case.” – Marie Le Conte
“The narrative that recasts history is that Sue Gray made Johnson resign. Sue Gray helped him to hold on to his job!” – Alex Andreou

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Presented by Group Editor Andrew Harrison with Alex Andreou, Marie Le Conte and Arthur Snell. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Producer: Chris Jones. Audio production by Robin Leeburn . OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production.

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Book of Revelations Apr 28, 2023

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More details of Johnson’s chaotic reign have emerged in Anthony Seldon’s new book Johnson at 10. He might now be in the history books but have we truly heard the last of him? And can we track his scandals without giving him the attention he wants? Plus, send in the subs! Our panel discusses Dominic Raab’s obscure replacements. Comedian, actor and Twitter sensation Matt Green is this week’s guest.

“Johnson may be confined to the history book but Johnson-ism isn’t.” – Seth Thévoz
“There is every possibility that Johnson may try and gather his troops behind him once more.” – Naomi Smith
“If people saw what Johnson was like in private they might see the edge more, the nastiness more, and I think that’s what people need to see.” – Matt Green

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Presented by Jacob Jarvis with Naomi Smith, Seth Thévoz and guest Matt Green. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Producers: Chris Jone and Alex Rees. Audio production by Alex Rees. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production.

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