Financial Times

Political Fix

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The Financial Times takes you into the corridors of power to unwrap, analyse and debate British politics with a regular lineup of FT correspondents and informed commentators. New episodes available every Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

US election countdown: Apathy in North Carolina and the Florida ground game 29.09.2016

Will apathy for Hillary Clinton among black voters in North Carolina help Donald Trump in the southern state? How are the Republican and Democratic ground games working in Florida to secure turnout on election day? The FT's Courtney Weaver and Barney Jopson discuss this and more. Sign up for the FT's White House Countdown email at FT.com/NBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

What next for Labour and whither George Osborne? 24.09.2016

With George Parker, Robert Shrimsley and Jim Pickard of the FT and John McTernan, political strategist and former Tony Blair aide. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

US election countdown: Terror and race come to the fore 23.09.2016

Bombings in New York and New Jersey, and riots in North Carolina have thrust issues of national security, the use of force by police and race into the spotlight. FT reporters discuss how responses from Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton will impact the campaigns, and more. Additional clips courtesy of Reuters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Green light for Hinkley and political exit for Cameron 17.09.2016

With George Parker, Philip Stephens and Jim Pickard of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

US election countdown: Medical watch and a tamed Trump 15.09.2016

Has Trump campaign manager Kellyanne Conway successfully tamed the Republican candidate? Will Hillary Clinton's comments on Trump's "deplorable" supporters help or hinder her campaign? And why is the candidates' health taking centre stage this cycle? The FT's Demetri Sevastopulo and Courtney Weaver discuss this and more with Neil Munshi. Sign up for the FT White House Countdown daily email at FT.c...

Tricky Brexit decisions and the return of grammar schools 10.09.2016

With George Parker, Chris Giles, Miranda Green and Helen Warrell of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

US election countdown: A trip to the Mexican border 09.09.2016

Why has immigration become such a sticking point in the presidential election at a time when fewer and fewer Mexicans are coming to the US? The FT's Demetri Sevastopulo and Courtney Weaver discuss this and other highlights from the campaign trail. Sign up for the FT's White House Countdown email at FT.com/NBE . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Theresa May's Brexit decisions and Ukip leadership race 02.09.2016

With Henry Mance and James Blitz of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nigel Farage goes to America and Joseph Chamberlain's legacy 27.08.2016

With Gideon Rachman, Robert Shrimsley, Giles Wilkes and Alan Beattie of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Britain's Olympic success and Labour's new defence policies 20.08.2016

With Janan Ganesh, Gideon Rachman, Sam Jones, Roger Blitz and Peter Chapman from the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Problems with railways and the devolution revolution 12.08.2016

With Robert Wright, Andrew Bounds and Henry Mance of the Financial Times, plus rail commentator Christian Wolmar. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Theresa May's method, and diplomatic Brexit pitfalls 05.08.2016

With the FT's Sarah Gordon, Gideon Rachman, Henry Mance and Arthur Beesley. presented by Jonathan Derbyshire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brexit abroad and Hinkley Point 30.07.2016

With the FT's Janan Ganesh, Tony Barber, Kiran Stacey and Nick Butler. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Theresa May and Brexit, plus Jeremy Corbyn vs Owen Smith 23.07.2016

With Philip Stephens, Jim Pickard and James Blitz of the FT and Marcus Roberts, from the pollster YouGov. Presented by George Parker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Theresa May's first days as prime minister, plus Labour's leadership struggle 16.07.2016

With Robert Shrimsley and Philip Stephens of the FT, John McTernan, former adviser to Tony Blair, and Emma Burnell, a commentator on the Labour party. Presented by James Blitz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

US election countdown: Trump eyes his running mate 14.07.2016

How will Donald Trump and his expected running mate Mike Pence, the governor of Indiana, reconcile their differences on immigration, abortion and trade on the campaign trail? What to expect from the Republican convention next week? The FT's Demetri Sevastopulo and Neil Munshi discuss this and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Theresa May, Brexit Britain's prime minster 11.07.2016

Andrea Leadsom dropped out of the Tory leadership contest on Monday, anointing Theresa May as the next prime minister — and overshadowing the launch of Angela Eagle's bid to oust Jeremy Corbyn as leader of the opposition. On another busy day in British politics, Sebastian Payne is joined by Miranda Green and Jim Pickard of the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

Theresa May vs. Andrea Leadsom, plus the impact of Chilcot 08.07.2016

With Martin Wolf, Philip Stephens, Roula Khalaf and James Blitz from the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brexit Britain - the political storm 01.07.2016

With Robert Shrimsley, James Blitz, Philip Stephens and Jim Pickard of the FT, Iain Martin, author and political commentator, and Marcus Roberts, former political Labour strategist and now a pollster at YouGov. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brexit Britain - what happens next 24.06.2016

With Gideon Rachman, Janan Ganesh, Chris Giles and Sarah Gordon. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

US election countdown: Trump attempts a presidential pivot 23.06.2016

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump showed signs of a shift in campaign strategy this week, firing his embattled campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski, and delivering a striking but carefully crafted speech attacking Hillary Clinton. The FT's Courtney Weaver and Demetri Sevastopulo discuss whether the scripted candidate is here to stay and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Jo Cox MP - a tribute 18.06.2016

With Jim Pickard, Robert Shrimsley and James Blitz, plus Labour MP Alison McGovern. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

US election countdown: National security in the spotlight 16.06.2016

The White House candidates each fought to promise greater safety for citizens, with pledges to defeat Isis and scale back access to weapons for those on the terror watch list, after the Orlando nightclub attack. FT reporters discuss Hillary Clinton's and Donald Trump's response, and how their respective national security platforms will play among the electorate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

The day after Brexit 10.06.2016

A special podcast on what will happen if Britain votes to leave the EU. With Chris Giles, George Parker, Peter Spiegel and Sarah Gordon. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

US election countdown: Sanders won't back down 09.06.2016

What is motivating Bernie Sanders to stay in an already decided primary race? How did Hillary clinch the Democratic nomination, eight years after conceding to Barack Obama? The FT's Courtney Weaver and Aimee Keane discuss this and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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