Polling Politics
Polling Politics
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Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte tackle the week's big political news with the help of spreadsheets full of polling data and binders full of fun! New guests each week help them look at Britain and the world, as the news happens.
46: Joe & Marie, Honourable Misfits
This is a special episode of Polling Politics to celebrate the release of Marie's new book Honourable Misfits: A Brief History of Britain's Weirdest, Unluckiest and Most Outrageous MPs. In the episode Joe and Marie discuss everything from 'Freedom Day' to which government department Jack Grealish should run. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. Produced by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button. This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com and for sales and advertising email [email protected]
Jul 14, 2021
41 min
45: London Eyed (with Tony Travers)
For our final pre-Super Thursday special, Deltapoll's Joe Twyman is joined by Professor Tony Travers from the London School of Economics to discuss all things London. Can Shaun Bailey outperform Zac Goldsmith? What does a big mandate mean for Sadiq Khan? And who will win the battle of Count Binface vs Laurence Fox?  Presented by Joe Twyman. With Tony Travers. Produced by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button. This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com and for sales and advertising email [email protected]
May 5, 2021
20 min
44: Hartlepoll (with Sienna Rodgers)
For the third episode of Polling Politics' mini-series about #elections2021, we're looking at the Hartlepool by-election, where shock polls give the Conservatives a significant lead over the incumbents, Labour. To unravel the situation in Hartlepool (and give her thoughts on what would constitute a good or bad night for Labour more generally), Deltapoll's Joe Twyman is joined by Sienna Rodgers, Editor of LabourList. Presented by Joe Twyman. With Sienna Rodgers. Produced by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button. This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com and for sales and advertising email [email protected]
May 4, 2021
16 min
43: The Scotch Tape (with Ailsa Henderson and Mark Shephard)
For the second episode of Polling Politics' mini-series about #elections2021, we turn our attention to Scotland. Has Anas Sarwar inspired a revival in Scottish Labour? Are the Greens going to be very happy next Friday? And what does the birth of the Alba party mean for the SNP and the possibility of a mandate for #IndyRef2? Joe Twyman from Deltapoll is joined for this discussion by Professor Ailsa Henderson from the University of Edinburgh who also runs the Scottish Election Study, and by Dr Mark Shephard from the University of Strathclyde. Presented by Joe Twyman. With Ailsa Henderson and Mark Shephard. Produced by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button. This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com and for sales and advertising email [email protected]
Apr 30, 2021
22 min
42: Wales Watching (with Roger Awan-Scully and Lauren McEvatt)
Polling Politics is back for a mini-series of bitesized episodes about what Joe is calling 'Super Thursday'. First up: Wales. How has covid impacted Labour and Mark Drakeford? Is Welsh independence a 'thing'? And why do some parties want to abolish devolution? Joe is joined by Roger Awan-Scully from Cardiff University, who also chairs the Political Studies Association, and Conservative commentator and former Wales SpAd, Lauren McEvatt. Presented by Joe Twyman. With Roger Awan-Scully and Lauren McEvatt. Produced by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button. This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com and for sales and advertising email [email protected]
Apr 28, 2021
19 min
41: This is not an actual episode of Polling Politics (with Producer Nick)
Producer Nick is making a new podcast documentary called The Town That Didn't Stare and he wanted to play you the trailer. You can subscribe below: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-town-that-didnt-stare/id1518550835 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hfjyEfdFGXW1ELYX1rAxw?si=ciCRTtu1QleTR8NmHIE06g Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzUwMjc0NjAucnNz
Jul 6, 2020
3 min
40: Labour Of Love, Actually (with Ayesha Hazarika & Bethany Wheatley)
On this week's episode of Polling Politics, we look at the state of the General Election the day before the country goes to the polls. To do so, Joe and Marie are joined by Ayesha Hazarika, a former Labour advisor and editor of the Londoner's diary, and Bethany Wheatley, former Digital Director of the Conservatives. We also touch base with Ladbrokes' Matthew Shaddick to run through the seats that have had the most money placed on them over the election. This podcast is sponsored by Ladbrokes. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. With Ayesha Hazarika and Bethany Wheatley. And Matthew Shaddick. Produced by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button. This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com and for sales and advertising email [email protected]
Dec 11, 2019
34 min
39: Green Mean Singing Machine (with Jonathan Bartley)
On this week's Polling Politics, Joe and Marie are joined by Jonathan Bartley co-leader of the Green Party (and the first party leader in this election cycle to face the infamous PP scrutiny) to discuss environmentalism, tactical voting and karaoke. We also talk to Matthew Shaddick from Ladbrokes about 2019's potential Portillo moments. This podcast is sponsored by Ladbrokes. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. With Jonathan Bartley. Produced by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button. This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com and for sales and advertising email [email protected]
Dec 5, 2019
36 min
38: The (Night)Mayor Before Christmas (with Rory Stewart)
On this week's Polling Politics, Joe and Marie are joined by former Tory minister and newly independent London mayoral candidate, Rory Stewart. They discuss his ambitions for London, why he thinks Sadiq Khan will be the next Prime Minister, and whether Pret is the most Remain of all chain restaurants. We also dial up Matthew Shaddick from Ladbrokes to see whether Dominic Raab might be upset in Esher and Walton. This podcast is sponsored by Ladbrokes. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. With Rory Stewart. Produced by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button. This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com and for sales and advertising email [email protected]
Nov 28, 2019
29 min
37: Rising To The Debait (with Henry Zeffman)
On this week's Polling Politics, Joe and Marie are joined by The Times' political correspondent Henry Zeffman to discuss the first Boris vs Jez debate, how the election is shaping up around the country, and whether people trust that the election will be conducted fairly. We also touch base with Matthew Shaddick from Ladbrokes to get the latest on Ashfield, one of the most extraordinary battles of this campaign. This podcast is sponsored by Ladbrokes. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. With Henry Zeffman. Produced by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button. This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com and for sales and advertising email [email protected]
Nov 21, 2019
27 min
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