Debated Podcast

Debated Podcast

Debated is a British politics podcast where Will Barber Taylor speaks to guests from across the political spectrum on the issues of the day Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Latest episode

May 31, 2026

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Episodes

Iowa, Ireland and Elections w/ William Kedjanyi 05.02.2020

In this episode of the podcast we are once again joined by Star Sport's Elections, Politics and Policy Analyst, William Kedjanyi, to discuss the odds on the Labour Leader and Deputy Leadership race, the recent chaos at the Iowa Democratic caucus and this week's General Election in Ireland.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Labour NEC Election w/ Gurinder Singh Josan 28.01.2020

In this episode Will speaks to Gurinder Singh Josan, a member of the Labour Party and West Midlands' Strategic Policing and Crime Board who is standing for election to the Labour Party's National Executive Committee, about the Labour leadership, the result of the election and what he would do if he is elected to the NEC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lisa Nandy's Campaign w/ Calvin Rodgerson 24.01.2020

In this episode we speak to Labour councillor and chair of the grassroots campaign to elect Lisa Nandy leader of the Labour Party, Calvin Rodgerson, to discuss the recent Liverpool Hustings, why Labour failed at the election and the recent controversies surrounding the Durham Miners' Gala. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Labour Leadership Contest w/ Nathan Boroda 20.01.2020

In this episode of the podcast we are once again joined by Nathan Boroda, an activist for the Labour Party and For Our Future's Sake, to discuss the result of the 2019 UK General Election, the current Labour Party Leadership contest and the 2020 US Presidential Election Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Labour Leadership w/ Tom Blenkinsop 17.01.2020

In the first episode of 2020, Will speaks to former Labour MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, Tom Blenkinsop, about his reaction to the 2019 UK General Election result, the current Labour leadership contest, antisemitism in the Labour Party and the current environmental policy of the government.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Review of the Year w/ Jonathan Swales 16.12.2019

In this more relaxed, final episode of the year podcast we speak to our former co host on the first pilot episode of the podcast from back in 2017, Jonathan Swales, about the political events of the year including the General Election, Theresa May's Premiership and the up coming US Presidential election. Debated Podcast will return in January 2020.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

2019 General Election Result w/ William Kedjanyi 14.12.2019

In this episode of the podcast Will speaks once again to Star Sport's Elections, Politics, and Policy Analyst, William Kedjanyi, about the result of the 2019 General Election, what it means for the future of Brexit, who could be the next leaders of the Liberal Democrats and the Labour Party and what this all means for the future of British politics.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

The Fight for Edinburgh East w/ Jill Reilly 10.12.2019

In this episode Will speaks to the Liberal Democrats' Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Edinburgh East, Jill Reilly, about the campaign in Edinburgh East, the SNP's "Garden Tax", why the Liberal Democrats could replace Labour in Scotland and whether Revoking Article 50 is preferable to a Referendum or not.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Political Markets w/ Sarbjit Bakhshi 08.12.2019

In this episode of the podcast Will is joined by Sarbjit Bakhshi, the Head of Political Markets at Smarkets to discuss what Smarkets do, the General Election campaign, the 2020 US Presidential Race and whether we are seeing a shift in the way voters think about betting on politics.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Fight For Edinburgh North and Leith w/ Bruce Wilson 06.12.2019

In this episode Will is joined by Bruce Wilson, the Liberal Democrats Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Edinburgh North and Leith to discuss the Liberal Democrats in Scotland, whether the SNP are a two referendum party or not, the defence policy of the Conservatives and Labour and what the Liberal Democrats would do in a Hung Parliament.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

Manifesto Review w/ Michael Foster 04.12.2019

In this episode of the podcast, Will speaks to Michael Foster, the former Labour MP for Worcester from 1997 - 2010 and former Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for International Development from 2008 - 2010 about some of the key policies from the three main parties manifestos and also his impressions of the General Election campaign so far.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

The Fight For Witney w/ Charlotte Hoagland 30.11.2019

In this episode Will is joined by the Liberal Democrats' Prospective Parliamentary Candidate in Witney, Charlotte Hoagland, to discuss what it is like being a candidate in this election, whether the Liberal Democrats should focus on supporting a second referendum or revoking Article 50, the similarities between campaigning in England and Scotland and the current US Presidential race. Hosted on Aca...

General Election Debate w/ George Aylett + Emily Hewertson 28.11.2019

In this extra special General Election Debate edition of the podcast, we invite on two popular social media activists - George Aylett, former candidate and member of the Labour Party and Emily Hewertson, a well known Conservative Party social media activist to debate why their party should win next month's General Election. The debate covers four main topics - Brexit, Public Services, The Economy...

General Election Betting w/ William Kedjanyi 26.11.2019

In this episode we chat with another returning guest, William Kedjanyi, the Elections, Politics and Policy Analyst from Star Sports about how odds are ascertained for constituency betting, what influence the TV debates have on betting odds and what has surprised him most about the election thus far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

General Election Polling w/ Keiran Pedley 24.11.2019

In this episode Will is joined by returning guest Keiran Pedley, a pollster for Ipsos MORI and co host of the Polling Matters Podcast, to discuss the impact of the recent TV debate on polling, how much manifestos impact polling and whether we are seeing changes in the reasons people vote. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Fight for Oxford West and Abingdon w/ Rosie Sourbut 22.11.2019

In this episode of the podcast Will is joined by the Labour Party's Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Oxford West and Abingdon, Rosie Sourbut, to discuss the Labour Party's manifesto, the Oxford to Cambridge Expressway, the influence of the leaders on the outcome of the election and Brexit.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Health and 2019 General Election w/ Nathan Boroda 15.11.2019

In this episode Will welcomes back to the podcast our first returning guest Nathan Boroda, an activist for Labour and For Our Future's Sake, to discuss Labour's health policy, the current General Election campaign and what a Corbyn government could be like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Fight For Kenilworth and Southam w/ Antony Tucker 11.11.2019

In this episode we speak to Antony Tucker, the Labour Party's Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Kenilworth and Southam about public transport in the constituency, the Brexit Party's decision to stand down in Conservative held seats, antisemitism in Labour and Labour's plans for government.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Fight For Calder Valley w/ Javed Bashir 05.11.2019

In this episode, Will is joined by Javed Bashir, the Liberal Democrats' Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Calder Valley, to discuss the up coming General Election, Brexit, whether fracking is sustainable and why there should be more investment in technology in rural areas.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Political Comedy w/ Nev Fountain 30.10.2019

In this episode we chat to comedy writer for Private Eye and Dead Ringers, Nev Fountain, about whether politics is funny or not, if comedy can go too far and the upcoming December General Election.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Political Drama w/ Stephen McGann + David Llewellyn 21.10.2019

In this special episode of the podcast, Will speaks in the first part to actor Stephen McGann about the BAFTA nominated TV series The Hanging Gale, developed for television by Stephen and his brother Joe, about the Irish Famine. In the second part, he speaks to novelist and script writer David Llewellyn about his audio series for Big Finish about the life and times of the Roman politician Marcus T...

Political Betting w/ William Kedjanyi 14.10.2019

In this episode we speak to William Kedjanyi, the elections, politics and policy analyst for Star Sports about how political betting odds are decided, whether betting on politics influences its outcome and on the recent Queen's Speech.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Polling w/ Keiran Pedley 08.10.2019

In this episode Will speaks to Keiran Pedley, a pollster for Ipsos MORI and the co host of the Polling Matters podcast about the need for polling, its impact on politics and why different polling companies produce different results. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interim Government w/ Gavin Shuker MP 04.10.2019

In this episode Will is joined by the Independent MP for Luton South, Gavin Shuker where they discuss Brexit, far right extremism, an interim government and the splintering of the traditional parties. Plus there is information on an important new campaign fronted by a former guest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lexit w/ Lee Jones 24.09.2019

In this episode we are joined by Lee Jones from The Full Brexit website where we discuss the left wing case for Brexit (Lexit) and Labour's position on Brexit more generally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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