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Comedian, Broadcaster (and former political adviser) Matt Forde presents The Political Party, the show where renowned politicians and experts open up and give their most honest, revealing and often hilarious answers.
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Comedian, Broadcaster (and former political adviser) Matt Forde presents The Political Party, the show where renowned politicians and experts open up and give their most honest, revealing and often hilarious answers.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Show 344. Ros Atkins

    Show 344. Ros Atkins

    Ros is the man when it comes to explaining things, and he explains to Matt how his explainer videos became such a hit. 
     
    This is a masterclass in the craft of broadcast journalism. 
     
    Ros thinks carefully about every element of his videos. Not just what facts to include, but the type of language, the vocal delivery and even the clothes he wears. 
     
    Plus there's drum 'n' bass, raves, Glastonbury and lots more. 
     
    Buy Tickets to see Matt's return to stand-up: https://sohotheatre.com/events/matt-forde-work-in-progress/#performances
     
    Follow @mattforde on Twitter for the latest news 
     
    Buy Ros's book, The Art Of Explanation: https://geni.us/TAOEBOOK
     
    Follow @BBCRosAtkins on Twitter
     
    Listen to We Are The Children Of The Night: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGm_2_iZcTc
      
    Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com 

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    Show 343. Nathaniel Dye

    Show 343. Nathaniel Dye

    Nathaniel was propelled to the national media just over a week ago when he was Keir Starmer's warm-up act at the launch of his '6 steps'.
     
    His speech was all the more powerful because he's dying of bowel cancer.
     
    In this powerful interview Nathaniel tells the story of the delays to his treatment, his approach to life since his diagnosis and how he ended up warming up for Keir Starmer.
     
    He might be sick of being called it, but he is an inspiration. 
    Donate to Macmillan and follow Nathaniel's work: https://bowelcancerbucketlist.com/
    Buy Tickets to see Matt's return to stand-up: https://sohotheatre.com/events/matt-forde-work-in-progress/#performances
     
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    Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com 

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    • 1 hr 1 min
    Show 342. Nadia Whittome

    Show 342. Nadia Whittome

    Forest-mad Nadia is on the left of the Labour Party, so as we approach the election what's her assessment of Keir Starmer as Leader?
     
    Find out in this wide-ranging interview with one of Britain's youngest MPs. 
     
    As well as discussing issues including race, gender and class, Nadia also talks openly about having PTSD and why it was important for her to make it public.
     
    Above all else, Nadia is a supporter of Nottingham Forest, so that comes up a bit...
     
     
    Buy Tickets to see Matt's return to stand-up: https://sohotheatre.com/events/matt-forde-work-in-progress/#performances
     
    Follow @mattforde on Twitter for the latest news 
     
    Follow @nadiawhittomeMP on Twitter
      
    Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com 

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    • 1 hr 16 min
    Show 341. Matthew McGregor

    Show 341. Matthew McGregor

    How did Jon Cruddas help Barack Obama win the White House?
     
    It's all thanks to a wonderful chance taken by Matthew McGregor, now boss of 38 Degrees. 
     
    This is an absolute blast and a real education about the power of online activism. 
     
     
    Buy Tickets to see Matt's return to stand-up: https://sohotheatre.com/events/matt-forde-work-in-progress/#performances
     
    Follow @mattforde on Twitter for the latest news 
     
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    Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com 

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    Show 340. Tim Loughton Returns. Again.

    Show 340. Tim Loughton Returns. Again.

    One of the most entertaining guests in the history of the show returns, to tell the incredible story of his deportation from Djibouti. 
     
    Tim is one of five MPs to be sanctioned by China, but never expected that to have an effect in Africa,
     
    He's standing down at the next election and gives his entertaining assessment of the issues facing the Conservatives, including his revoew of Liz Truss's book. 
     
    This is a great story, well told. 
     
     
    Buy Tickets to see Matt's return to stand-up: https://sohotheatre.com/events/matt-forde-work-in-progress/#performances
     
    Follow @mattforde on Twitter for the latest news 
     
    Follow @timloughton on Twitter
      
    Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com 

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    • 36 min
    Show 339. *Local Election Results Bonus Episode with Greg Cook*

    Show 339. *Local Election Results Bonus Episode with Greg Cook*

    Psephologist extraordinaire Greg Cook returns to analyse the election results and break down what they mean.
     
    Are Labour heading for a victory? If so, could they win a landslide?
     
    Does the Tories winning Tees Valley mean as much as they claim as does?
     
    Does this feel like 1995, heading into 1997?
     
    All the big questions answered!
     
     
    Buy Tickets to see Matt's return to stand-up: https://sohotheatre.com/events/matt-forde-work-in-progress/#performances
     
    Follow @mattforde on Twitter for the latest news 
     
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    Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com 

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    • 48 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
2K Ratings

2K Ratings

Mrs Quinny ,

Stephen Flynn

Really enjoyed, as always, this episode. So interesting to hear about Stephens life, he’s a brilliant role model. Glad you are back Matt, missed your interviews very much.

Gamy50 ,

Nadia Whittome

As much as love the variety of guests that appear on this show and hopefully you will be able to get Jason Williamson on at some point), the most recent episode let you down, Matt. Never have I heard such a woe-is-me interview. Hopefully come July 5th, we’ll see a change in Nottingham East.

webcoast_pilot ,

Great podcast

Great chat with Stephen Flynn, Matt. Glad to have you back in rhe saddle!

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