What The F Is Going On? with Mark Steel7 Sep

Ep 192 with Russell Warfield Pt 1: The Green Threat and the Rise of Polanski

This week, communications strategist Russell Warfield joins the show to discuss the shifting landscape of UK politics and the dramatic rise of the Green Party. Russell worked for the Greens for five years, ran the comms for the London 2021 elections where Zack Polanski became an Assembly Member, and played a central role in his 2025 leadership campaign. In part one, we explore how the Green Party's enduring anti-capitalist principles and recent surge in membership directly influenced the Labour Party, arguably paving the way for Andy Burnham’s premiership. We also unpack the intense, coordinated media backlash the Greens faced and what it signals about their growing threat to the political establishment. Pick up Russell’s new book here: https://www.plutobooks.com/product/the-green-socialist/ You can hear the second part of the interview in next week's episode – but if you can't wait, why not join us on Patreon? For £4 a month you can listen or watch the whole interview straight away. www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod For media, press & guest enquiries please email mikey@carouselstudios.co.uk Follow What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel on Instagram @wtfisgoingonpod Follow Mark Steel @mrmarksteel Follow Russell @Rmwarfield Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Ep 192 with Russell Warfield Pt 2: The future of the Green Party is this..

In the second half of our conversation with Russell Warfield, we look at the future of the Green Party as a mass political movement and what it actually takes to challenge entrenched wealth. Russell d...

14 Sep 55min

Classic Episode with Adam Rutherford

We're taking a small break this week as Mark recovers from the Edinburgh Fringe and we transition into our exciting new format starting next week. In the mean time please enjoy this classic episode ...

31 Aug 1h 19min

Ep 191: Ask Me Anything with Mark Steel

In this special episode, Mark sets out to answer some questions from his patreon supporters and rant about the state of the world. From harrowing festival flashbacks to the sheer madness of modern pol...

24 Aug 58min

Ep 190 with Rosie Jones Pt 2: I’m Underestimated Every Day

The hilarity and hard truths continue in Part 2 as Mark Steel and Rosie Jones dissect everything from music legends to British political absurdity. Mark recounts the agonizing heartbreak of missing Do...

17 Aug 51min

Ep 190 with Rosie Jones Pt 1: My Disability Is Not The Most interesting Thing About Me!

In Part 1 of this episode of What The F Is Going On?*, Mark Steel sits down with the brilliant comedian, author, and force of nature Rosie Jones. Ahead of their respective Edinburgh Fringe shows, the ...

10 Aug 49min

Ep 189 with Sophie Willan (Live in London)

In this special Live episode of What The F Is Going On?, Mark is joined by BAFTA-winning writer, comedian and creator of Alma's Not Normal, Sophie Willan. From growing up in Bolton to breaking into...

3 Aug 1h 3min

Ep 188 with Andy Parsons Pt 2: Mock The Week Changed Comedy

Join us this Wednesday 29th for a live recording of the podcast at our studios in West London. Mark will be joined by actress Sophie Willan for a live streamed interview in front of a small audience...

27 Jul 45min