Lib Dem Podcast
Lib Dem Podcast
The LibDem Pod Team
A casual look about all things Liberal Democrat in the weird and wonderfully sandalled world of LibDem Land. Started by Richard Kemp & John Potter but with guests from everywhere. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @libdempod
Best Lib Dem General Election campaign since...
John Potter and Mark Pack are delighted to be joined by Baroness Liz Barker and David Chadwick for our weekly catch-up on the latest goings on in the General Election.Are the Lib Dems having a good campaign? When was the last time a Lib Dem General Election campaign felt this good? Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an epis...
Jun 11, 2024
45 min
General Election Week 2 - What the Farage is going on?
John Potter and Mark Pack are joined by Victoria Collins and Colin Eldridge to discuss the 2nd week of the General Election. Massive polls, the return of Nigel Farage and the first of the leaders debate. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode.If you want to support the show why not join our Patreon exclusive se...
Jun 6, 2024
42 min
General Election 2024: One week in - what’s happening & what's next?
The General Election has been called and the opening skirmishes have been made.John Potter, Mark Pack and Somerset Council Leader Cllr Bill Revans discuss the big questions after the first week of the General Election.Is Starmer's ruthlessness 'good politics'? Why did Sunak call the election? Have the Lib Dems had to increase their public liability because of Ed's stunts?Thanks for tuning in.Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease like &...
May 30, 2024
50 min
2024 Local Election Review
Great, good or okay - how does our panel rate the 2024 Local Elections for the Liberal Democrats?Join John Potter, Mark Park, Martin Boffey and Hannah Kitching to discuss the local election results and what they mean for all major parties.Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode.If you want to support the show why not join ...
May 7, 2024
1 hr 3 min
Representation matters, so why isn’t she standing?
Our all women panel discuss the reality of campaigning and being a councillor as a woman in the Liberal Democrats.Lisa Smart, Hannah Kitching, Alison Bennett, Hannah Perkin and Claire Craven discuss some of the barriers, opportunities and everyday sexism they have all faced.Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode.If you wa...
Mar 25, 2024
55 min
The Green Book Series - Health
Welcome to the next episode in the Green Book Series.This time we are talking about health. Health and care is now the number one concern for voters in the UK. How we meet some of the massive challenges within the health and care sector and what should be the Liberal Democrat position on it? Former health minister Norman Lamb is joined by Cllr Wendy Taylor, health policy analyst Roy Lilley and Ed Smith, the former chairman of NHS Improvement.Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Ins...
Mar 12, 2024
1 hr
The Green Book Series - AI
The next episode in our Green Book Series. This time our panelists are discussing the presence and future of AI. How will AI affect our lives and our politics going forward?Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode.If you want to support the show why not join our Patreon exclusive service at: www.patreon.com/libdempodThanks ...
Feb 26, 2024
1 hr 2 min
Double Trouble for the Tories
The end is near for this Conservative Government but what do the by-election results tell us about how much trouble they are in and which of all the other parties will benefit.John, Richard and Party President Mark Pack discuss all the fallout from the by-elections, plus the importance of hope and a vision in today's cynical political climate.Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well a...
Feb 17, 2024
49 min
Focus Leaflets 101
Have Focus leaflets had their day? In an age of less printed material, is the Focus now more important than ever?Sam, Richard and John discuss why the Focus leaflet should still be in your campaign armoury, what essential elements make up a good Focus leaflet and the best ways of delivering them.Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never mis...
Feb 9, 2024
47 min
Block and Knock - Dirty Politics & Fighting to Win
Welcome to season 6 of the Lib Dem Podcast!!The first two weeks of 2024 has given us a taste of what might be in store in this vital year in UK politics.We are going to talk about the right-wing attacks on the Lib Dems as well as the huge MRP poll showing a potential collapse in Tory seats.From that we also want to talk about how you can get yourself ready for the general election, make the most out of it. And even enjoy it.Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & ...
Jan 16, 2024
44 min
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