Chris Maguire & Frank McKenna

Northern Spin

Chris Maguire and Frank McKenna are Northern-based political commentators and co-hosts of the Northern Spin podcast. Maguire is an award-winning journalist and Executive Editor of BusinessCloud, while McKenna is Chief Executive and Group Chairman of Downtown in Business. Launched in 2022, Northern Spin was created to give the North a stronger voice - cutting through Westminster noise with sharp analysis of politics, business and media from a distinctly Northern perspective. Now, as Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham battles to win the Makerfield by-election — and positions himself for a pot...

Author

Chris Maguire & Frank McKenna

Category

Government

Podcast website

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Latest episode

Jun 22, 2026

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Episodes

Northern Spin Extra - Protests and fake news 17.11.2022

On this Northern Spin Extra podcast Chris Maguire and Michael Taylor take a deep dive into the dark side of politics and discuss protest marches, violence and the toxicity of social media.

Northern Spin - Episode 10: Phoenix Nights, The Tory Cabinet and Blackpool 15.11.2022

On this 10th episode of the Northern Spin podcast Michael Taylor and Chris Maguire discuss Phoenix Nights, the Tory cabinet, Andy Burnham’s choice of Deputy Mayor and Blackpool. Not necessarily in that order.

Northern Spin - Episode 9: Northern Powerhouse Rail hits the buffers, think tanks and jungle capers 09.11.2022

This week’s episode of Northern Spin looks at what the Tories have achieved in 12 years; greenwashing; and Gary Neville feels the heat

Northern Spin Extra - Investing in the North 03.11.2022

David Foreman is the MD of Praetura Ventures and tells Northern Spin Extra about his mission to invest in early stage, high growth businesses - especially in the North

Northern Spin - Episode 8: Levelling Up, ‘Leaky Sue’ and date nights at the rugby 02.11.2022

This week’s episode of Northern Spin looks at what the goings on in Westminster mean for the North; China’s growing influence in the region; and the threat of sports washing… from Qatar to Blackburn

Northern Spin - Episode 7 26.10.2022

On the Northern Spin podcast Chris Maguire and Michael Taylor run the rule over Rishi Sunak’s first day, scrutinise the Red Wall Tory MPs who sacked, then backed, Boris Johnson, and Michael even had some kind words to say about William Wragg. Warning: this podcast is short on name drops. Normal service resumes next week.

Northern Spin - Episode 6 18.10.2022

As pressure grows on PM Liz Truss, Northern Spin discuss whether she has a future and canvasses the views of several Northern MPs and businesses. Plus Labour’s selections, chippy teas, Stone Roses and why the podcast is going down a storm in Switzerland 🇨🇭

NorthernSpin - Episode 5 12.10.2022

This week on Northern Spin, Michael Taylor and Chris Maguire look at the future of Gary Neville, the power of trade unions, the anti growth coalition, Liverpool’s thriving gaming industry and more name dropping.

NorthernSpin - Episode 4 04.10.2022

This week on Northern Spin, Michael Taylor and Chris Maguire discuss the dreadful messaging from Liz Truss, and Chris tasks Michael with advising the PM on what she should do. Plus, all the usual outrageous name dropping.

NorthernSpin - Episode 3 27.09.2022

This week the Northern Spin podcast is coming from Liverpool where Michael Taylor is attending Labour Party conference and Chris Maguire is hanging out with River Capital, an investment business in the city. On the agenda, the ‘Kami Kwazi’ budget, Labour, fracking and Our Friends in the North.

NorthernSpin - Episode 2 20.09.2022

As life begins to return to normal after the Queen’s funeral, Michael Taylor and Chris Maguire discuss Manchester Airport’s ongoing problems, the challenges facing universities and why it’s a defining week for the Labour and the Conservatives.

NorthernSpin - Episode 1 13.09.2022

It’s been a week that changed the world. The appointment of Liz Truss as Prime Minister on Tuesday was almost forgotten by the sudden death of the Queen on Thursday. Michael Taylor and Chris Maguire paid tribute to the country’s longest-serving monarch before looking at whether Truss will be a good PM for the North.

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