Midfield Politics
117 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Midfield Politics is a weekly podcast covering politics, policy, and public discourse. Presented by Luke James and Zak Green, Midfield Politics features cutting-edge analysis, forthright opinion, and interview segments crafted to bring you up to speed with the latest developments from around the world.
From Westminster to Washington, Midfield Politics will help you unpack the stories that matter.
Twitter: @MidfieldPolitic | Email: [email protected]
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Episodes
Episode 70: We Say 'You're Joking! Not Another One...' as Liz Truss Resigns
October 21, 2022 15:17 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBWhere do we even start? Liz Truss is out, Boris Johnson might be back in, but Rishi Sunak and Penny Mordaunt are more likely to become 10 Downing Street's latest guest. Also: Jeremy Hunt's political resurgence, Michael Gove as Francis Underwood, and Sir Kier Starmer's plucky Labour Party. It's been a long week. Enjoy the pod! Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter Get in Touch: Interested in sponsoring the show, have a guest r...
Episode 69: So, the Tory Party Conference happened... it was bad
October 07, 2022 14:13 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBIn this week's edition of Midfield Politics, hosts Luke James and Zak Green discuss the fallout from the Conservative Party Conference, asking whether anything positive happened. Yeh... Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter Get in Touch: Interested in sponsoring the show, have a guest request, or would like to contribute to the discussion? You can reach us via [email protected] or @MidfieldPolitic on Twitter.
Episode 58: In the aftermath of a disastrous mini-budget, is Sir Kier Starmer destined for Downing Street?
September 27, 2022 16:50 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBIn this week's edition of Midfield Politics, hosts Luke James and Zak Green discuss the mini-budget and party conference season in Labour-land. Enjoy. Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter Get in Touch: Interested in sponsoring the show, have a guest request, or would like to contribute to the discussion? You can reach us via [email protected] or @MidfieldPolitic on Twitter.
Episode 68: In the aftermath of a disastrous mini-budget, is Sir Kier Starmer destined for Downing Street?
September 27, 2022 16:50 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBIn this week's edition of Midfield Politics, hosts Luke James and Zak Green discuss the mini-budget and party conference season in Labour-land. Enjoy. Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter Get in Touch: Interested in sponsoring the show, have a guest request, or would like to contribute to the discussion? You can reach us via [email protected] or @MidfieldPolitic on Twitter.
Episode 67: In Lizz, Tory Party Members Truss
September 06, 2022 11:15 - 52 minutes - 48.8 MBWe're back with a perfect Midfield Politics mix of political analysis and spotty internet connections (sorry!). Today's episode focusses on the outcome of the Conservative leadership election, with a touch of Laura Kuenssberg sprinkled in at the end. Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter Get in Touch: Interested in sponsoring the show, have a guest request, or would like to contribute to the discussion? You can reach us via midfie...
Episode 66: Tory Leadership Contest
July 23, 2022 14:13 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBWe're back with a perfect Midfield Politics mix of serious, silly, and sport. And politics, obviously. Today's episode is an hour-long special on the Conservative leadership contest. Enjoy! Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter Get in Touch: Interested in sponsoring the show, have a guest request, or would like to contribute to the discussion? You can reach us via [email protected] or @MidfieldPolitic on Twitter.
Episode 65: Boris, Liz, and Aaron (Cresswell)
June 02, 2022 21:28 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBBefore you listen to today's episode, we have two apologies for you. Firstly, we're sorry for leaving such a big gap between uploads: we're terrible. Secondly, we were beset with technical issues today, forcing us to record the podcast twice. Zak's audio isn't perfect, but it improves after the five minute mark (and is much better than the tape we've left on the cutting room floor!). Enjoy the episode: it's a perfect Midfield Politics mix of serious, silly, and sport. And politics, obvio...
Episode 64: Assessing Rishi Sunak's response to the cost of living crisis
April 01, 2022 16:08 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBEpisode 64 of Midfield Politics features an hour-long discussion covering the cost of living crisis, Partygate, and the Conservative's culture war. Stay Safe, Keep Voting Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter Get in Touch: Interested in sponsoring the show, have a guest request, or would like to contribute to the discussion? You can reach us via [email protected] or @MidfieldPolitic on Twitter.
Episode 63: Assessing soft power, geopolitics, and sportswashing following Russia's invasion of Ukraine
March 14, 2022 21:13 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBEpisode 63 of Midfield Politics features an hour-long discussion of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, taking in the geopolitical, social, military, and economic ramifications of the crisis. In the second half of the show, Luke and Zak focus on the war's impact on sport. Stay Safe, Keep Voting Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter Get in Touch: Interested in sponsoring the show, have a guest request, or would like to contribute to the...
Episode 62: Analysis as Boris Johnson admits to 'mistakenly' attending BYOB Downing Street party
January 12, 2022 14:23 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBHappy New Year! Episode 62 of Midfield Politics features an (almost) hour-long discussion of the latest allegations levelled at Downing Street, allegations the Prime Minister has - sort of - owned up to. Plus - very brief analysis - of France's upcoming presidential election and the geopolitical situation in Eastern Europe. Stay Safe, Keep Voting Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter Get in Touch: Interested in sponsoring the sho...
Episode 61: North Shropshire by-election analysis with constituent Joe Spagnoli
December 17, 2021 14:34 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBIn Episode 61 of Midfield Politics, Joe Spagnoli - a North Shropshire constituent (and journalist/presenter) - joined Luke James to discuss a historic by-election win for the Liberal Democrats. Topics include: · Constituency Lowdown: what makes/made North Shropshire a century-long Tory stronghold? · Local Picture: was the Liberal Democrats ground game the key factor in Helen Mogran's victory? · National Picture: was this just a referendum on Boris Johnson... and where does Labour stand af...
Episode 60: Christmas parties over country?
December 12, 2021 18:17 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBIt's been a big week in Westminster... which is why Luke and Zak are back with another podcast. Episode 60 features in-depth analysis of the multitude of crises facing the government, including the Downing Street Christmas parties. Stay Safe, Keep Voting Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter Get in Touch: Interested in sponsoring the show, have a guest request, or would like to contribute to the discussion? You can reach us via...
Episode 59: Peppa Pig, Omicron, Covid radicalisation, reshuffles, and... lots of tangents
December 05, 2021 23:27 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBStay Safe, Keep Voting Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter Get in Touch: Interested in sponsoring the show, have a guest request, or would like to contribute to the discussion? You can reach us via [email protected] or @MidfieldPolitic on Twitter.
Episode 58: Explicit Sleaze, Steve Bruce, and the end of the world (p.s. we're back!)
November 15, 2021 08:29 - 1 hour - 71.6 MB[Re-Uploaded] Stay Safe, Keep Voting Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter Get in Touch: Interested in sponsoring the show, have a guest request, or would like to contribute to the discussion? You can reach us via [email protected] or @MidfieldPolitic on Twitter.
Episode 57: German election analysis w/Rachel Herring + Biden's poll slump and Johnson's high wage economy
October 09, 2021 19:54 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBMidfield Politics is back to break down the week's leading headlines, including: · German Election: Rachel Herring, a History and German student from the University of Oxford, joins the show to breakdown Germany's election and its aftermath · What Caught Out Attention: Austria's chancellor resigns, President Biden's polling crashes, PM Johnson plots snap vote · High Wage Economy: Analysis of the Conservative Party Conference. Stay Safe, Keep Voting (and thanks to this week's guest, Rache...
Episode 56: We have lots to discuss.
October 03, 2021 16:52 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBWe're back - sorry for the delay. Episode 56 features analysis of the UK's leading headlines, including the murder of Sarah Everard, party conference season, and the fuel crisis. Stay Safe, Keep Voting. Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter Get in Touch: Interested in sponsoring the show, have a guest request, or would like to contribute to the discussion? You can reach us via [email protected] or @MidfieldPolitic on Twi...
Episode 56: Public trust and the Met Police
October 03, 2021 16:52 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBWe're back - sorry for the delay. Episode 56 features analysis of the UK's leading headlines, including the murder of Sarah Everard, party conference season, and the fuel crisis. Stay Safe, Keep Voting. Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter Get in Touch: Interested in sponsoring the show, have a guest request, or would like to contribute to the discussion? You can reach us via [email protected] or @MidfieldPolitic on Twi...
Episode 56: The Metropolitan Police and public trust
October 03, 2021 16:52 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBWe're back - sorry for the delay. Episode 56 features analysis of the UK's leading headlines, including the murder of Sarah Everard, party conference season, and the fuel crisis. Stay Safe, Keep Voting. Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter Get in Touch: Interested in sponsoring the show, have a guest request, or would like to contribute to the discussion? You can reach us via [email protected] or @MidfieldPolitic on Twi...
Bonus Episode (55): Zak's analysis of the reshuffle, Luke's analysis of AUKUS
September 17, 2021 18:23 - 51 minutes - 48.1 MBWe're back... with a bonus episode covering the reshuffle and AUKUS (plus a little bit on international travel. Enjoy! Stay Safe, Keep Voting. Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter Get in Touch: Interested in sponsoring the show, have a guest request, or would like to contribute to the discussion? You can reach us via [email protected] or @MidfieldPolitic on Twitter.
Episode 54: The one about Universal Credit, Covid-19, Sir Kier Starmer... and Nicki Minaj
September 14, 2021 17:47 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBMidfield Politics is back to break down the week's leading headlines, including: · Starmer's Policy Dissertation: Is the Labour Party leader communicating with the public well? · COVID: How will the UK government respond to the pandemic in the winter? · Universal Credit: Does the Tories' decision to axe the uplift make sense? Stay Safe, Keep Voting. Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter Get in Touch: Interested in sponsoring t...
Episode 53: National insurance argument looms, Supreme Court upholds Texas' anti-abortion law
September 05, 2021 17:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MBMidfield Politics is back to break down the week's leading headlines, including: · Attention Catchers: Andrew Neil set to quit GB News · US Politics: Analysing Texas' regressive anti-abortion law · Social Care: Why is the Tory government going to increase national insurance? Stay Safe, Keep Voting. Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter Get in Touch: Interested in sponsoring the show, have a guest request, or would like to cont...
Episode 52: Brexit supply chain issues mount as Afghanistan troop withdrawal grows more complex
August 27, 2021 20:40 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBAfter a week-long pause, Midfield Politics is back to break down the week's leading headlines. · Attention Catchers: Bundestag Polling and Party Conference Season · Brexit: Why have McDonald's run out of milkshakes? · Afghanistan: Luke's policy and electoral analysis of the situation as it unfolds. Stay Safe, Keep Voting. Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter Get in Touch: Interested in sponsoring the show, have a guest reques...
Episode 51: Grade inflation and Afghanistan ft. Cam Hall on university life and Covid
August 13, 2021 16:49 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBJoin Luke James and Zak Green for a bite-sized episode of the Midfield Politics podcast as they discuss: · Grade Inflation: Who is to blame for the situation facing students, teachers, and unis? · Afghanistan: Why the U.S. and UK have made a huge mistake · Cam Hall Interview: How are universities responding to the Covid-19 pandemic? (15:00 - 39:00) Stay Safe, Keep Voting. Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter - Cam Hall - Twitt...
Episode 50: Hungary, Belarus, and the EU, plus U.S politics vibe check with Enoch Mukungu
August 05, 2021 11:09 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBJoin Luke James and Zak Green as they discuss the leading political stories of the week, including: · What Caught our Attention: Boris Johnson in Scotland and vaccine perks (00:00 - 09:45) · American Politics w/Enoch Mukungu: Infrastructure Week, Covid-19, the GOP, and 2024 (09:46 - 33:00) · EU in Crisis: How should European leaders respond to internal (Hungary) and external (Belarus) threats? (33:00 - End) Stay Safe, Keep Voting. Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / ...
Episode 50: Does Hungary's anti-LGBTQ+ law pose an existential threat to the EU? ft. Enoch Mukungu's analysis of the Biden Administration
August 05, 2021 11:09 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBJoin Luke James and Zak Green as they discuss the leading political stories of the week, including: · What Caught our Attention: Boris Johnson in Scotland and vaccine perks (00:00 - 09:45) · American Politics w/Enoch Mukungu: Infrastructure Week, Covid-19, the GOP, and 2024 (09:46 - 33:00) · EU in Crisis: How should European leaders respond to internal (Hungary) and external (Belarus) threats? (33:00 - End) Stay Safe, Keep Voting. Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Tw...
Episode 50: Hungary, Belarus, and the EU, plus U.S politics vibe check ft. Enoch Mukungu
August 05, 2021 11:09 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBJoin Luke James and Zak Green as they discuss the leading political stories of the week, including: · What Caught our Attention: Boris Johnson in Scotland and vaccine perks (00:00 - 09:45) · American Politics w/Enoch Mukungu: Infrastructure Week, Covid-19, the GOP, and 2024 (09:46 - 33:00) · EU in Crisis: How should European leaders respond to internal (Hungary) and external (Belarus) threats? (33:00 - End) Stay Safe, Keep Voting. Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / ...
Episode 49: Reaction to the Dominic Cummings Interview, ft. Adam Stokes on nationalism and secessionism in the UK
July 21, 2021 16:51 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBSeries Two has arrived! Join Luke James and Zak Green as they kick-off a new era of Midfield Politics by reflecting on the Dominic Cummings interview, 'freedom day', and a potential increase to national insurance contributions. Episode 49 also features a 20-minute interview with PhD student Adam Stokes, who shared his insight on nationalism and secessionism in the UK. · Adam Stokes on the future of the Union: Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the NIP. (25:00) · (Another) Manifesto U-Tu...
Episode 48: Tyrone Mings tackles Priti Patel, Boris Johnson wins vote to cut foreign aid budget
July 13, 2021 21:04 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBLuke James and Zak Green return to discuss the leading political headlines of the week, including: · EURO 2020 Fallout: Tyrone Mings accuses Priti Patel of “stoking the fire” of racism · Manifesto U-Turn: UK Government wins vote to cut international aid budget · COVID-19: Is ‘unlocking’ on 19 July going to be a mistake? Stay Safe, Keep Voting. Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter Get in Touch: Interested in sponsoring the sho...
Episode 42: Tyrone Mings tackles Priti Patel as UK Government cuts foreign aid budget
July 13, 2021 21:04 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBLuke James and Zak Green return to discuss the leading political headlines of the week, including the fallout from England's EURO 2020 final defeat, the government's decision to cut the UK's foreign aid budget, and 'Unlocking Day'. Stay safe, keep voting. Podcast Account - @MidfieldPolitic Luke James - @LukeJames_32 Zak Green - @ZG1999_
Episode 47: Liberal Democrats secure shock victory in Chesham and Amersham by-election
June 18, 2021 16:01 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBLuke James and Zak Green return to discuss the Liberal Democrats' shock victory in the Chesham and Amersham by-election. Stay Safe, Keep Voting. Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter Get in Touch: Interested in sponsoring the show, have a guest request, or would like to contribute to the discussion? You can reach us via [email protected] or @MidfieldPolitic on Twitter.
Episode 41: Liberal Democrats secure shock victory in Chesham and Amersham by-election [Bonus Pod]
June 18, 2021 16:01 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBThe Liberal Democrats overcame the odds to take Chesham and Amersham from the Tories, securing a sizeable majority in the process. Luke James and Zak Green analyse what the outcome means for the Lib Dems, Conservatives, and Labour in #41 of the Midfield Politics Podcast. Stay safe, keep voting. Podcast Account - @MidfieldPolitic Luke James - @LukeJames_32 Zak Green - @ZG1999_
Episode 40: Restrictions to remain until 19 July as GB News makes poor first impression
June 15, 2021 16:25 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBLuke James and Zak Green return to discuss the leading political headlines of the week, including the G7, recent announcements regarding Covid measures in England, and the launch of GB News. Stay safe, keep voting. Podcast Account - @MidfieldPolitic Luke James - @LukeJames_32 Zak Green - @ZG1999_
Episode 46: COVID-19 restrictions extended in England, GB News makes poor first impression
June 15, 2021 16:25 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBLuke James and Zak Green return to discuss the leading political headlines of the week, including: · GB News: Tech issues plague Andrew Neil's alternative news channel · COVID-19: 'Freedom Day' pushed back amid concern over Delta Variant Stay Safe, Keep Voting. Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter Get in Touch: Interested in sponsoring the show, have a guest request, or would like to contribute to the discussion? You can reach...
Episode 45: We're back! Dominic Cummings dominates the headlines, PM marries Carrie in secret
May 31, 2021 20:33 - 1 hour - 61 MBLuke James and Zak Green return to discuss the leading political headlines of the week, including: · Classic Dom: Dominic Cummings offers blistering testimony regarding time in Downing Street · COVID-19: Debate intensifies as England inches towards next phase of pandemic · Downing Street Romance: Carrie Symonds and Boris Johnson tie the knot Stay Safe, Keep Voting. Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter Get in Touch: Interested...
Episode 39: We're back! On Dominic Cummings, 21st June, and the PM's secret wedding
May 31, 2021 20:33 - 1 hour - 61 MBLuke James and Zak Green return to discuss the leading political headlines of the week, including Dominic Cummings' testimony regarding the government's handling of the coronavirus, the imminent 21st June unlocking, and much, much more. Stay safe, keep voting. Podcast Account - @MidfieldPolitic Luke James - @LukeJames_32 Zak Green - @ZG1999_
Episode 44: Dominic Cummings drops bombshell on Downing Street, Super League implodes, local elections approach
April 23, 2021 18:31 - 59 minutes - 55.5 MBLuke James and Zak Green return to discuss the leading political headlines of the week, including: · Dominic Cummings: Is the PM's former top aide a reliable source? · Super League: Plot to seize control of European football fails amid pan-European political intervention · Local Elections: Which party has the most to lose next month? Stay Safe, Keep Voting. Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter Get in Touch: Interested in spo...
Episode 38: Cummings drops bombshell and Super League plans explode as local elections approach
April 23, 2021 18:31 - 59 minutes - 55.5 MBLuke James and Zak Green return to discuss the leading political headlines of the week. Stay safe, keep voting. Podcast Account - @MidfieldPolitic Luke James - @LukeJames_32 Zak Green - @Zakiavelli_v2
Episode 37: Under-30s recommended AstraZeneca alternatives as Covid passport plans accelerate
April 09, 2021 18:14 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBLuke James and Zak Green return to discuss the leading political headlines of the week. Stay safe, keep voting. Podcast Account - @MidfieldPolitic Luke James - @LukeJames_32 Zak Green - @Zakiavelli_v2
Episode 43: COVID-19 passport plans accelerate as vaccine advice changes in the UK
April 09, 2021 18:14 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBLuke James and Zak Green return to discuss the leading political headlines of the week, including: · Vaccines: Confusion as under-30s are advised not to take AstraZeneca vaccine · COVID Passports: Should coronavirus passports be introduced in domestic settings? Stay Safe, Keep Voting. Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter Get in Touch: Interested in sponsoring the show, have a guest request, or would like to contribute to the d...
Episode 42: Flagging
March 23, 2021 19:54 - 40 minutes - 37.8 MBLuke James and Zak Green return to discuss the leading political headlines of the week. Stay Safe, Keep Voting. Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter Get in Touch: Interested in sponsoring the show, have a guest request, or would like to contribute to the discussion? You can reach us via [email protected] or @MidfieldPolitic on Twitter.
Episode 36: Flagging
March 23, 2021 19:54 - 40 minutes - 37.8 MBLuke James and Zak Green are back to discuss the leading political headlines of the week. Stay safe, keep voting. Podcast Account - @MidfieldPolitic Luke James - @LukeJames_32 Zak Green - @Zakiavelli_v2
Episode 41: We're back! The budget arrives as Rishi Sunak reveals 'total Coke (Cola) addiction'
March 05, 2021 18:47 - 45 minutes - 42.5 MBLuke James and Zak Green return to discuss the leading political headlines of the week. Stay Safe, Keep Voting. Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter Get in Touch: Interested in sponsoring the show, have a guest request, or would like to contribute to the discussion? You can reach us via [email protected] or @MidfieldPolitic on Twitter.
Episode 35: We're back! The budget arrives as Sunak reveals 'total Coke (Cola) addiction', plus coronavirus chat
March 05, 2021 18:47 - 45 minutes - 42.5 MBLuke James and Zak Green are back to discuss the leading political headlines of the week. Stay safe, keep voting. Podcast Account - @MidfieldPolitic Luke James - @LukeJames_32 Zak Green - @Zakiavelli_v2
Episode 34: Boris Johnson 'like O.J. Simpson', Biden spreads Covid disinformation, Senate acquits Trump
February 17, 2021 19:25 - 58 minutes - 54.5 MBLuke James and Zak Green are back to discuss the leading political headlines of the week. What caught our attention? - Boris Johnson's O.J. Simpson quip; David Purdue denounces run-off system. Covid in the UK - What next for Britain? Where are the Liberal Democrats? Does the government deserve praise for the vaccine rollout? Impeachment Trial - Was it all a waste of time? What did Biden say about Covid? How has Trump responded to his acquittal? Stay safe, keep voting. Podcast Account - ...
Episode 40: Boris Johnson 'like O.J. Simpson', Biden spreads Covid disinformation, Senate acquits Trump
February 17, 2021 19:25 - 58 minutes - 54.5 MBLuke James and Zak Green return to discuss the leading political headlines of the week, including: · David Purdue: The fallout continues following GA Senate run-off vote · COVID-19: Where are the Liberal Democrats, and how is the vaccine rollout progressing? · Trump Impeachment Trial: Is it all a waste of time? Stay Safe, Keep Voting. Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter Get in Touch: Interested in sponsoring the show, have a...
Episode 33: Handforth Parish Council has 'no authority here'
February 05, 2021 16:37 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBIf you enjoy chaos, you will enjoy this episode. Join Luke and Zak as they discuss *that* Parish Council, a potential YouTube boxing undercard, Kemi Badenoch's Twitter outburst... and tonnes on May's local elections. Stay safe, keep voting. Podcast Account - @MidfieldPolitic Luke James - @LukeJames_32 Zak Green - @Zakiavelli_v2
Episode 39: Handforth Parish Council has 'no authority here'
February 05, 2021 16:37 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBLuke James and Zak Green return to discuss the leading political headlines of the week, including: · Jackie Weaver: Is local government important? · Kemi Badenoch: How should the relationship between government ministers and journalists function? · Local Elections: Sadiq Kahn aims for first round victory in wild London election Stay Safe, Keep Voting. Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter Get in Touch: Interested in sponsoring...
Episode 32: McConnell saves the filibuster, Johnson says government ‘did everything they could’
January 26, 2021 18:56 - 1 hour - 57 MBEpisode 32 of the Midfield Politics podcast breaks down key headlines from both sides of the Atlantic. After weeks of conjecture, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has saved the filibuster - thanks to help from Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema. The UK government's vaccine roll-out is working well - but what next for Britain? What caught our attention this week? Andrew Yang, voting systems and the $15 minimum wage. Stay safe, keep voting. Podcast Account - @MidfieldPolitic Luke James - ...
Episode 38: McConnell saves the filibuster, Johnson says government ‘did everything they could’
January 26, 2021 18:56 - 1 hour - 57 MBLuke James and Zak Green return to discuss the leading political headlines of the week, including: · Senate Filibuster: Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema help Mitch McConnell to block Congressional reform · COVID-19: What's the latest on the UK's vaccine rollout? Stay Safe, Keep Voting. Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter Get in Touch: Interested in sponsoring the show, have a guest request, or would like to contribute to the di...
Episode 37: Government scores free school meals own goal, Merrick Garland in the frame to become US Attorney General
January 12, 2021 19:14 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBLuke James and Zak Green return to discuss the leading political headlines of the week, including: · Free School Meals: Boris Johnson hurtles from one disaster to the next as government blunders meal packs · Biden Administration: Former Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland lined-up as Attorney General Stay Safe, Keep Voting. Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter Get in Touch: Interested in sponsoring the show, have a guest req...