Thomas Borwick

Political Books

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Political Books is the podcast that explores the stories and subjects behind new books on politics. Each episode features a conversation with an author about their latest work, and finds out what it reveals about power, people, and the world around us. politicalbooks.substack.com

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Thomas Borwick

Episodes

The Lobbyist - Lionel Zetter 14.11.2025 21:53

In this episode of Political Books, Thomas Borwick speaks with Lionel Zetter about The Lobbyist , his debut novel that is shaped by decades spent inside Westminster, public affairs, and the edges of the intelligence world. This wide-ranging episode goes beyond the novel, discussing political insight with firsthand experience of hybrid threats, compromised data, and the changing nature of British p...

The Secret History of Gold with Dominic Frisby 07.11.2025 37:38

In this episode of Political Books, host Thomas Borwick sits down with Dominic Frisby, a comedian and expert on money, cryptocurrencies, fiat currencies, and gold, to discuss his new book 'The Secret History of Gold.' They delve into the fascinating stories and key turning points in the history of gold, including its role in shaping nations like South Africa and Australia, the accidental gold stan...