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Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards

Steve Richards

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Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 438

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. Subscribe to your weekly guide through seismic times.

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What is the ‘centre ground’?

Season 1 · Episode 396

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 • Duration 36:02

The Observer columnist Philip Collins argues that the future lies on the “centre ground” which he defines as spanning the Cameron government to Blairite Labour. But at a time when voters are impatient for sweeping change, is that outdated, misleading definition a guide for any party or leader/potential leader? And why does a more precise topical definition matter? Plus your thoughts on Michael Gove and Ed Milliband… and of course Iran.

To join the never ending debate in the RocknRoll Politics podcast email steveric14@icloud.com

Get tickets here for the York Book Festival with Steve Richards and Alan Johnson on Tuesday Mar 26th.

Rock & Roll Politics is at the Cambridge Literary Festival on Saturday April 25th.

And you can get your tickets for Rock & Roll Politics: The Election Special, at Kings Place on Monday May 11th here.

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Written and presented by Steve Richards.

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Why are the right obsessed with Ed Miliband?

Season 1 · Episode 395

Friday, March 20, 2026 • Duration 52:10

With the departure of Morgan McSweeney, the right in the media and well beyond detect that Ed Miliband has become the unofficial prime minister.

The Spectator editor Michael Gove has written an article on this theme, and is by no means alone. Apparently some of those making the same point used to work for Keir Starmer. But do Gove’s arguments make much sense? Time again to forensically examine a single article.

Get tickets here for the York Book Festival with Steve Richards and Alan Johnson on Tuesday March 24th.

Rock & Roll Politics is at the Cambridge Literary Festival on Saturday April 25th.

And you can get your tickets for Rock & Roll Politics -The Election Special, at Kings Place on Monday May 11th here.

Subscribe to Patreon for live events, bonus podcasts and to get the regular podcast a day early and ad free.

Written and presented by Steve Richards.

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Can the media cope with a government moving slightly to the left?

Season 1 · Episode 386

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 • Duration 50:05

Right wing commentators and newspapers suggest that with the fall of Morgan McSweeney and Keir Starmer fighting for survival, Labour will move to the left. Would that be the disaster they suggest it would be?

Rock & Roll Politics is live on the 11th of May at Kings Place, just days after the May elections. It will be an epic night...Tickets are available here.

Subscribe to Patreon here for the main podcast a day early and ad free, plus bonus podcasts and exclusive live events.

Written and presented by Steve Richards.

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Will the departure of Sue Gray boost Starmer’s government?

Season 1 · Episode 296

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 • Duration 39:50

Sue Gray has gone and Morgan Mcsweeney is in charge. Where does this leave Keir Starmer and his confused and confusing government? Plus brilliant questions from the Rock n Roll Politics co-operative, and important assembly notices.

Subscribe to Patreon here for bonus podcasts and much more.

Written and presented by Steve Richards.

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Why Are The Conservatives Still Talking To Themselves?

Season 1 · Episode 295

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 • Duration 45:38

The Conservatives were slaughtered at the latest election, and yet its leadership candidates are still singing the same old tune. Is the party weaker now than it was in 1997?

Plus brilliant questions from the Rock & Roll Politics co-operative, and important assembly notices.

Rock & Roll Politics is live at Kings Place next Monday. Tickets here:

https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/words/steve-richards-presents-rock-n-roll-politics-7-oct-in-hall/

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Written and presented by Steve Richards.

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Can Labour recover from its wobbly start?

Season 1 · Episode 294

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 • Duration 32:18

The first Labour conference after a landslide win should be celebratory, but in Liverpool the mood is uncertain. Can Keir Starmer give his government a clearer sense of purpose?

Rock n Roll Politics is live at Kings Place on October 7th. Tickets here!

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Written and presented by Steve Richards.

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Can the Lib Dems Make Any Impact on a Landslide Government?

Season 1 · Episode 293

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 • Duration 43:46

The Lib Dems won 72 seats at the election. While this is an epic achievement, it will have little influence over a government with a commanding majority. But is there one policy where they could play an historic role?

Rock & Roll Politics is live at Kings Place on October 7th. Tickets here.

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Written and presented by Steve Richards.

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Does the government need to be unpopular?

Season 1 · Episode 292

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 • Duration 42:57

Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves are refusing to budge over the winter fuel payment saga – and both argue they are willing to be unpopular if the decision is the 'right one'. But is this the smart strategic course? And is unpopularity an inevitable consequence of 'tough' leadership? Plus, answers to brilliant listener questions and some vital assembly notices...

Rock N Roll Politics is live at Kings Place on Oct 7... a lot going on by then. Tickets here

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Written and presented by Steve Richards

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Will the next Tory leader ever be prime minister?

Season 1 · Episode 291

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 • Duration 47:01

Whoever wins the Tory leadership contest will face a titanic task. Are any of the six candidates up to it? And can Labour make the most of the political space while they decide?

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Rock N Roll Politics is live at Kings Place on Oct 7th after the party conferences. Tickets here.

Written and presented by Steve Richards

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Do things have to get worse?

Season 1 · Episode 290

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 • Duration 44:28

In Keir Starmer’s first major speech as Prime Minister he argues things will get worse before they will get better… Is this the right message and approach? Why are incoming Labour governments so much more cautious than their Conservative equivalents?

Rock & Roll Politics is live at King’s Place London on Mon October 7. Tickets here

Support the podcast on Patreon here for live events, bonus podcasts, the main podcast ad-free and a day early, and more…

Written and presented by Steve Richards

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