NS #128: Christmas Special 2015
We review the year in politics, and ask the most important of questions: what is your favourite siege? Plus, a festive Joke of the Week. (Helen Lewis, Stephen Bush, George Eaton, Jonn Elledge)LISTEN A...
17 Des 201532min
NS#127: Rhetoric, Racism and Reform
This week, we talk about Momentum: what is it for and what do people fear it is? Then consider Trump's devastating views on Muslims: is this a turning point in his campaign? Also listen out for Stephe...
10 Des 201520min
NS#126: Benn, By-election and Books
This week we discuss Hilary Benn's electrifying speech before the Syria vote and Labour's prospects ahead of the Oldham by-election. We then take a look at Marlon James and prejudice in the publishing...
3 Des 201541min
NS#125: Security and the State
This week Jason Cowley interviews the philosopher John Gray about the future of the state. We also discuss the spending review, the tampon tax, and finish up with Stephen Bush's joke of the week. (Hel...
27 Nov 201545min
NS #124: How cities will save the world
This week, we talk about Corbyn's media gaffes, and explain how cities will save the world. (Helen Lewis, Anoosh Chakelian, George Eaton, Jonn Elledge, Barbara Speed)LISTEN AD-FREE:📱Download the New ...
19 Nov 201521min
NS #123: Isis and the threat to Britain
Editor Jason Cowley talks to Shiraz Maher about the threat Isis pose to Britain. Plus: we talk Corbyn's week in Westminster, and an interview with Goldsmiths prize-winner Kevin Barry. (Jason Cowley, X...
13 Nov 201536min
NS #122: His Dark Materials
We talk the week in politics and the newly announced BBC adaptation of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials. (Helen Lewis, Stephen Bush, George Eaton, Barbara Speed.)LISTEN AD-FREE:📱Download the New S...
5 Nov 201526min
NS #121: Girls in bands and tax credit cuts
We talk a taxing week for the Tories and the women in rock and roll. (Anoosh Chakelian, Stephen Bush, George Eaton, Kate Mossman, Stephanie Boland)LISTEN AD-FREE:📱Download the New Statesman appMORE F...
29 Okt 201519min
