Peter Thorn

Newspeak Podcast

News EN ↓ 9 episodes

A hopefully useful political update and explainer. Also now on Dark Peak Radio! Contact us newspeakpodcast@minister.com (be nice)

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Episodes

9. Lynn Boylan MEP interview 28.02.2026 45:38

Joe landed a major coup in getting us an interview with Lynn Boylan, MEP for the Dublin region We discuss Palestinian issues and the EU's response The environment The problems with the EU Really interesting insights into Irish politics

8. Budget bargain basin bin 08.12.2025 42:46

We return! thoughts on the budget what is all the Venezuela stuff about? naming weird or underrated politicians

7. Non-libellous Epstein files edition 16.11.2025 49:12

Hello! Joe and Pete discuss: What all the recent Epstein file allegations are about The MTG-Trump split Trump suing the BBC The Keir Starmer leadership question Why things are... bad? Onion headlines of varying natures

6. Mamdani treading Caerphilly 09.11.2025 52:58

There's a lot going on this week, with me (Peter 'Pete Thorn' Thorn), Joe and Steph Mamdani! Shutdown! Gerrymandering! The UK Budget! Caerphilly! Controversial PR views! Trump and the white house! The Netherlands! DENK!

5. Ruth George interview (former MP for High Peak, current Whaley Bridge councillor) 26.10.2025 34:39

Interview with Ruth George, the 2017-2019 MP for the High Peak constituency We discuss her background, what got her into politics, working in a trade union, the experience of elections, and her time in Parliament and as a councillor.

4. More Canada, less Joe 19.10.2025 30:24

No Joe, 0r Steph, this week (sadly) BUT a Canada special with esteemed author and Journalist Alex Bill Come for expert analysis, stay for a guest appearance from baby Zoe

3. Culture Wars... and Robert Jenrick 12.10.2025 53:30

What is going on with the Conservatives? Why are we increasingly divided? How is this starting and where is it coming from? (two of the articles listed are below) US and UK polarisation information https://www.thearticle.com/trust-in-the-media-why-the-us-is-more-polarised-than-the-uk Have we reached peak social media? https://www.ft.com/content/a0724dd9-0346-4df3-80f5-d6572c93a863

2. A Bigly Donald Trump discussion 05.10.2025 52:30

What is new in the Gaza peace plan? Why is Tony Blair knocking about? How can a government just... shut down? Where are Labour voters going? And something about stocks for some reason... With Peter Thorn and Joe Thomson

1. Keir to stay? 28.09.2025 47:43

With added Joe Thomson! Why is there so much leadership chat in Labour right now? What is the whole ID card situation and why is it so controversial? How can a party that isn't a party with two MPs have a split? PLUS: the latest 10 mad Trump stories of the week