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Should Britain pay reparations for its role in the transatlantic slave trade after Charles' apology?

As the King expresses his sorrow over Britain's historical involvement in slavery, the debate over reparations is once again gathering momentum. Former Bristol mayor Lord Marvin Rees joins PoliticsJOE to explain why Britain needs to confront its imperial history and why the argument for reparations is about much more than simply handing over a cheque.

He also challenges the idea that reparations would mean ordinary white working-class people paying for the actions of their ancestors. Instead, Rees argues that wealthy elites profited from slavery while exploiting Britain's own working classes, and that politicians are increasingly using working-class grievances to shut down an important conversation.

Is it time for Britain to confront the debt it inherited?

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From tomorrow, Labour will crack down on porn depicting strangulation or suffocation, sexual activity between people who are related, or adults role-playing as children under 16.

The legislation will bring online pornography in line with existing regulations for offline material, but has been victim to poor communication.

Ava, Andy, and Seán are here to break it down.

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Friend of the podcast Scott Lucas joins us to dig into claims made by Tucker Carlson that Donald Trump wants to nuke Iran. Also, what might a post-midterms America look like?

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Andy Twelves caused a bit of a stir on GB News last week, clashing with host Nana Akua in a viral clip. But what was the context?

Andy takes us behind the scenes, revealing what it's like to be talking head, as well as the perils of being a left-wing commentator on right-wing channels.

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Donald Trump’s second presidency has been marked by a striking lack of resistance. While figures inside his first administration regularly challenged his decisions, Trump 2.0 has seen politicians, business leaders, media organisations and institutions fall into line.

So why has America’s political establishment become so reluctant to stand up to him? In this interview, Jacob Weisberg, journalist, formerly of Slate and author of Profiles in Cowardice, explains how Donald Trump has consolidated his power, and why so many of the people who once opposed him have since capitulated.

With the US midterm elections approaching, Weisberg explains why a Democratic victory in the House of Representatives could fundamentally change the political landscape, opening the door to investigations into Trump's administration, corruption and abuse of power.

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Skip to 9:20 if you want straight economy chat.

Andy Burnham's Chancellor John Healey gave his first budget, and the first of Andy Burnham's reign as Prime Minister.

Ava and Seán headed into the content dungeon to chew the fat.

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Robin Wigglesworth, Financial Times journalist and author of The Fabulous Debt, joins us to explain how government borrowing works, why rising gilt yields matter, and how Labour's first Budget under Andy Burnham could take Britain out of a doom cycle of reliance on the market.

Robin also explains why government debt isn't necessarily a bad thing, how Britain historically used borrowing to industrialise and build its economy, and why countries such as Canada and Sweden offer lessons in tackling difficult public-finance problems.

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Andy Burnham’s position on Brexit has been murky since the 2016 referendum, and he's recently called for a debate about Britain’s future with the EU. So what exactly is going on?

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Andrew Feinstein is one of the most versatile people in British politics today. Formerly a member of the South African Parliament for Nelson Mandela's ANC, he has gained notoriety in the UK in recent years, most notably for running against Keir Starmer in Holborn and St Pancras in the 2024 General Election.

Today, he sits down with Ava to talk about the recent by-election in the seat, the failure of politicians across the globe to represent the most urgent needs of the people they represent, and the war machine propping up horror across the globe.

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Today Andy Burnham's government decided to approve new gas licences for the Jackdaw field in the North Sea.

Ava and Seán jumped into the studio to chew over the plan.

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In France, protests over education cuts have grown into a movement involving unions, farmers, environmental campaigners and pensioners. Anger over declining public services, stagnant wages, and the cost of living has mobilised people across society. But isn't Britain facing the same issues?

Seán and Ava dive deep on a generation that's grown up entirely under austerity.

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Tariq Ali is one of Britain's foremost figures on the left of politics, and following a busy recess for Andy Burnham, he came in to the studio to react to the Prime Minister's speech to Labour conference, his first few months in charge, and how Britain should position itself in a world in complete flux.

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Helena is a Green Party member and the streamer NoJusticeMTG.

As someone who was in the room during the Green Party's Zionism is Racism motion that passed at their annual conference, she came by the PolJOE dungeon to break down the motion for us, and delve deeper into what it means for Green voters and the wider British left.

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Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor are fighting for the living world. Their new book charts an alliance between Silicon Valley billionaires, Donald Trump, and the far right, who they suggest are working against humanity in the name of profit and power.

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Zack Polanski did not win the Holborn and St Pancras by-election. But is there a world where he could have?

Ava and Seán breakdown the result, what it means for the Greens, and why it went Labour's way.

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Could Zack Polanski's leadership represent something much bigger than a change of direction for the Green Party?

Ava was joined live by Green Party leader Zack Polanski and author Russell Warfield on the launch of Russell's book "The Green Socialist: Zack Polanski and the Battle for Britain’s Future" to discuss the rise of the Greens, the crisis facing British politics and the political ideas behind Polanski's rapid rise.

Is the Green Party's rise a temporary reaction to Labour, or part of a much bigger transformation of British politics?

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Jeremy Corbyn has been no stranger to international solidarity in his long career as a politician.

He sat down with Ava to discuss his campaigning for the blockade to be lifted on Cuba, after a summer of campaigning which led him to travel to the Caribbean island to show his support for its people.

Corbyn also breaks down his assessment of Andy Burnham's time as Labour leader to this point, and how the former Manchester mayor can solidify Labour's recent spike in the polls.

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Ava and Seán take to the studio to chat through Ava's appearance on the beeb last week, on the topic of immigration.

Having had a couple of chances to speak on a crammed show, she and Seán get into the meat of the arguments started on the telly.

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Daron Acemoglu is a Nobel Prize-winning economist and author of What Happened to Liberal Democracy.

He joined Ava to explain why liberal democracy is facing one of its biggest crises in generations — and what needs to change to save it.

Acemoglu argues that the problems facing democracies go much deeper than individual politicians. Across the UK, US and Europe, trust in political institutions has eroded as economic growth has become less widely shared, communities have weakened and the relationship between political elites and working-class voters has fractured.

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Owen Jones makes his PolJOE debut to talk all things Western decline, chatting to Ava about where everything went wrong.

His new book, The Fall of the West, recaptures the narrative of our present economic, military, and moral crises. From Western support for Israel to Trump's creeping authoritarianism, to the legacy of Iraq and deindustrialisation, Owen exposes the hypocrisy and danger of concentrated wealth.

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Ava is once again joined by friend of the podcast Scott Lucas to break down the latest in the world of Donald Trump. He had a busy couple of days in New York where he met Andy Burnham face-to-face, but another of the big stories at the UN was the long-awaited "deal" on Greenland. Scott breaks down what actually happened in the US/Denmark/Greenland trilat.

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Ed Sheeran dropped Macklemore from his tour over the artist's pro-Palestine platform. He played his last gig alone, after all of his supporting artists (and his backing band) dropped out in solidarity.

Ava and Seán break down what on earth happened, and react to Sheeran's apology.

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Arthur Downing is an energy expert. His new book, Power and the People, charts the history of British energy, and, critically, how things got so bad.

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There's only one story in town at the moment. With Dario Amodei running around telling us all how dangerous he and his acolytes are, while Trump tells us we need to deregulate more than we already have, everyone's asking: Is AI about to end the world?

Cory Doctorow joins Ava to discuss this, breaking down the good and bad of the industry, and why the problem is far deeper than just the latest software Silicon Valley is imposing on the world.

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Ava was joined by journalist for the Middle East Eye and author of Complicit, Peter Oborne. They break down the latest scandal engulfing Nigel Farage, and the Labour Party's change of heart on Palestine, by slapping sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank.

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In what may be Gary Stevenson's last ever interview, he spoke to PoliticsJOE about his new documentary How To Get Filthy Rich, the need for wealth taxes, and how we got into this mess in the first place.

How To Get Filthy Rich is available now on Channel 4 streaming.

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Gerry Adams is one of the most significant political figures on these islands of the last fifty years, and he has taken time out of his busy schedule to speak to PoliticsJOE.

In a conversation just days before the coronation of Andy Burnham and days after the burning of nationalist effigies on bonfires across his hometown, Adams speaks to us about the necessary next steps for Burnham's government, how to quell the rise of the far-right, and how to prepare for the end of the union with Britain.

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Baroness Beeban Kidron is a filmmaker and tech campaigner, and she joined Ava at Sunday Papers Live recently to speak about her book Users: How Big Tech Took Control and How to Fight Back.

During the course of the conversation, Kidron breaks down the ways in which big tech have wormed their way into democracy to warp regulatory structures for their own benefit. She also explains how they've knowingly harmed the lives of their users, and offers solutions for governments to fight back.

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Labour's leadership nominations opened today and, so far, Burnham remains unopposed on his march to Number 10. But who is Andy Burnham, and what does he want for Britain? Andy and Seán recap what we know so far, and speculate as to how Burnham might build a cabinet.

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With Keir Starmer away on NATO duty it's Deputies Day at PMQs, but Ava and Seán are still here to unpack the drama.

Nigel Farage's resignation stunt has lost some momentum after all the major parties announced they wouldn't be standing a candidate in Farage's 'People v Establishment' by-election, meaning the Reform leader will spend his summer battling Count Binface for the seat.

At the despatch box, David Lammy and James Cleverly clash over prison records and jury reform.

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Ava is joined by Venetia Menzies of Insight, the investigations team at The Sunday Times.

Over the weekend, Venetia and her colleagues published a story uncovering the extent of the relationship between Reform's Nigel Farage and 'Posh' George Cottrell, a convicted felon, as well as a potential breach of the parliamentary rules linked to gifts from Cottrell to Farage.

Menzies breaks down the story and the investigation leading up to it.

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Another week, another Reform scandal. Ava, Andy and Seán react to news of an investigation into Nigel Farage after it emerged he accepted gifts from one George Cottrell, an old friend and colleague, before he became an MP.

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In this interview, Yale political scientist Hélène Landemore, author of Politics Without Politicians, argues that the political systems we take for granted are no longer fit for purpose. As trust in politicians reaches historic lows across Britain, Europe and the United States, Landemore makes the case that elections alone may no longer be enough to produce governments that truly represent ordinary people.

Drawing on examples from Ancient Athens, France, Ireland, the United States, and the UK, she explains why professional politicians often become disconnected from the people they represent—and why citizens chosen by lottery could make better decisions than elected MPs.

The interview also examines the growing gap between political elites and ordinary voters, discussing the rise of career politicians, the influence of wealthy interests, and why so many voters feel ignored by Westminster, Washington and Brussels.

Landemore discusses the Yellow Vest movement in France, the Democratic Party's handling of Kamala Harris after Joe Biden stepped aside, the legitimacy of replacing prime ministers without a general election, and how public frustration has fuelled anti-establishment movements across the Western world.

She also explains how citizens' assemblies have already been used to tackle some of society's most difficult questions, including abortion rights, marriage equality and climate policy, and why she believes these experiments could point towards the future of democracy.

As public confidence in politics continues to decline, this conversation asks a provocative question: do we need fewer politicians—and more ordinary people making political decisions?

Whether you agree or disagree, this is one of the most thought-provoking conversations you'll hear about democracy, political reform and the future of representative government.

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Ava and Andy take to the studio to break down Keir Starmer's first PMQs since resigning, where he defended his government's record since taking office in 2024.

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In this episode, we sit down with renowned economist, author, and founder of the UCL Institute for Innovation & Public Purpose, Professor Mariana Mazzucato, to discuss her new book The Common Good Economy: A New Compass, and why she believes modern capitalism is failing to deliver for ordinary people.

From Palantir's NHS contracts and the future of AI governance to Thames Water, steel, industrial strategy, and the green transition, Mariana argues that governments have lost confidence in shaping markets around public purpose. Instead, she says, we've created an economy that too often socialises risk while privatising reward.

We explore why governments fund many of the world's biggest innovations, from the internet and AI to Tesla and SpaceX, yet rarely share in the rewards when those investments succeed. Mariana explains how public investment helped create some of today's most valuable companies, why she believes Britain's relationship with business has become increasingly "parasitic", and what a more mission-driven economy could look like.

The conversation also covers Labour's economic strategy, Keir Starmer's mission-led government, the future of industrial policy, public-private partnerships, corporate subsidies, regulation, and the role of the state in driving innovation. Mariana challenges the idea that regulation stifles growth, arguing instead that smart regulation has historically been one of the biggest drivers of innovation and prosperity.

Mariana also explains why governments need clearer goals, stronger contracts, and greater accountability when working with private companies. Whether discussing water infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, AI, or clean energy, her central argument is that markets should be organised around outcomes that benefit people and the planet, not simply around short-term profit.

If you're interested in economics, politics, industrial strategy, public ownership, AI, innovation, inequality, growth, Labour politics, public services, climate policy, or the future of capitalism, this conversation is essential listening.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments. Do you agree with Mariana's vision of a common good economy? Can governments and businesses work together more effectively to solve society's biggest challenges?

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As Labour grapples with falling poll ratings, the rise of Reform UK, and growing questions about its political identity, Labour MP Jonathan Hinder joins PoliticsJOE to discuss the future of the party, the influence of Blue Labour, and why so many traditional Labour voters have drifted away.

In this wide-ranging interview, Hinder argues that Labour has lost touch with many of the working-class communities it was founded to represent. He discusses why issues such as immigration, economic security, national identity, workplace democracy, and public ownership have become central to political debate, and why Labour must rebuild trust with voters who increasingly feel ignored by Westminster politics.

Hinder explains the principles of Blue Labour, the political tradition associated with Maurice Glasman that combines socialist economics with a focus on community, solidarity, parliamentary sovereignty and working-class representation. He argues that Labour's current leadership has often adopted Blue Labour rhetoric without fully embracing its ideas, leaving the party struggling to reconnect with former supporters.

The conversation also explores Labour's growing challenge from Reform UK, why many trade union members are considering alternatives to Labour, and whether the party has become too focused on university graduates and metropolitan voters at the expense of its traditional base. Hinder discusses the immigration debate, the role of Parliament in shaping policy, and why he believes Labour needs a clearer vision for the future.

The interview also touches on the ongoing debate surrounding the direction of Keir Starmer's government, the fallout from the latest Labour Party controversies, and the broader question of what Labour stands for in 21st century Britain.

Could Andy Burnham represent Labour's future? Hinder discusses Burnham's political appeal, his ability to speak to different parts of Labour's coalition, and why many voters feel disconnected from the current political establishment.

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Before the people of Makerfield head to the polls to potentially crown the next Prime Minister, Ava and Seán break down what they saw on the ground there last week.

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Ava and Andy return to the PolJOE sofa to dive deep on Keir Starmer's social media ban, weighing the pros, cons, and wider implications. Is this a well-considered crackdown or a desperate lurch for legacy?

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Jeremy Corbyn is no stranger to media and political pile-ons. Neither is Hasan Piker.

Hasan was due to grace the PolJOE dungeon with his presence, for a chat with the former leader of the Labour Party, but the UK government had other ideas.

Himself and his uncle, Cenk Uygur, had their e-visas revoked by the Home Office, who believed their arrival would not be "conducive to the public good." We decided to find out whether that was true or not by carrying on with the interview regardless.

Hasan and Corbyn joined Seán for a wide-ranging chat on where their philosophies blend, and where they differ. How the global drive for equality and emancipation continues to be undermined by the very states sworn to protect them, and where the left can learn to become a true force in mainstream and grassroots political movements alike.

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Ava is joined by Claire Hanna, the Social Democratic and Labour Party MP for Belfast South and Mid Down, to break down the recent violence and unrest in Northern Ireland.

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For millions of graduates, student loans are just another deduction on the payslip. But what does Plan 2 actually mean — and why has it become one of the most controversial policies affecting young people in Britain?

This week, Ava Santina takes a deep dive into the student loan system created under the Cameron-Clegg coalition and asks whether today's graduates have been sold a raw deal. From £9,000 tuition fees and RPI-linked interest rates to frozen repayment thresholds and balances that seem to grow despite years of repayments, Ava unpacks how the system works and why it has become a political flashpoint.

Joining the podcast is former Conservative leader Ruth Davidson, who reflects on the origins of the policy, the political decisions that shaped it, and whether governments have underestimated the impact on a generation of graduates.

With young people facing soaring housing costs, stagnant living standards and mounting debt, Ava asks whether Sir Keir Starmer's government should go further to reform Plan 2 loans. Would reducing interest rates, raising repayment thresholds or redesigning the system altogether put more money back into the pockets of younger workers? And can politicians afford to ignore the growing backlash?

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At the centre of this week's PMQs was the tragic killing of Henry Nowak, which some political figures seem to have used for their own ends. Seán is joined by Charlie Herbert of The London Economic to breakdown the session.

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Simon Dubbins is the Head of International at Unite the union, and came by the JOE studios to speak to us before the leadership race for General Secretary in one of Britain's biggest unions. He speaks to Laura and Andy about the union's changing relationship with the Labour party, the shift in member's politics, and how to reignite the ties between the Labour party and the workers' movement

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Monday has come around again. Andy and Seán react to Nicola Sturgeon's headline interview with Laura Kuenssberg yesterday in light of her estranged husband's admission to embezzling funds from the SNP, as well as to the news that Twitch streamer Hasan Piker has been barred from entering the UK.

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Taylor Lorenz is the journalist mapping out the culture of the internet and everything surrounding it. She took time out to swing by the JOE dungeon to speak to us about the growing power of the right in the online world, their ever-tightening grip on regulations of the internet and speech in the digital space, and how to fight back against it.

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As Britain faces a lost generation of over a million young people not in education or employment, the author of a sobering report into the epidemic, Alan Milburn, speaks to Ava about what the government need to do to put an end to the crisis in opportunities for young people.

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In the wake of Tommy Robinson's Unite the Kingdom rallys in Central London, Ava went on Piers Morgan to debate the happenings on and off the stage.

The conversation quickly descended into chaos as contributors, wilfully or not, misunderstood what was being discussed, and the severity of it.

It all came to a head when a contributor made a baffling accusation of Ava, which led her to walk out.

Her and Seán run through the show and what led to the moment.

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Ava, Andy, and Seán brave the heat to cover Tony Blair's latest meddling, with the former PM's institute publishing an essay critical of Labour's lack of direction. Those named include Andy Burnham, Wes Streeting, and of course Keir Starmer himself.

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Ava is joined by broadcaster and activist Nicola Thorp to hear what she saw on the ground at last Saturday's Unite the Kingdom rally.

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Sadiq Khan marked ten years in City Hall this May, and Ava joined the Mayor of London to walk back through a decade running Britain's capital.

Sadiq's time in charge has been far from smooth. From Conservative administrations to conspiracy theories, the Mayor of London has fought against opposition from all angles to get his agenda through.

During the chat, Sadiq speaks about the pockets of offline and online opposition to his leadership of the city, and how he pushes back against those who want to do London down.

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