Episodes

  • Zelenskyy: Putin is ‘playing games’ with Trump

    Zelenskyy: Putin is ‘playing games’ with Trump
    Jun 9 2026
    The Ukrainian president says Vladimir Putin’s days are numbered. As the Russian president’s influence wanes and his war machine crumbles, Volodymyr Zelenskyy says it is important for Europe and the world to stick together. Pippa Crerar and Luke Harding speak with Zelenskyy on his most recent visit to London. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    26 mins
  • Is Keir Starmer in his ‘legacy’ era?

    Is Keir Starmer in his ‘legacy’ era?
    Jun 8 2026
    Keir Starmer says he will fight on as prime minister, but behind the scenes he is said to be thinking about his legacy. He’s talking this week about tech companies and the shape of a social media ban, but he is also focussed on resetting the UK’s relations with EU and defence. Pippa and Kiran discuss what his legacy might be and the role Andy Burnham has to play. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    17 mins
  • On the byelection campaign trail with Andy Burnham

    On the byelection campaign trail with Andy Burnham
    Jun 4 2026
    With three weeks to go until the Makerfield byelection, where an Andy Burnham victory could change the direction of the Labour party, Pippa Crerar joins him on the campaign trail in Wigan and Leigh, speaking to voters on their doorsteps. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    30 mins
  • New Mandelson files: how embarrassing are they?

    New Mandelson files: how embarrassing are they?
    Jun 1 2026
    More than 1,000 pages of emails and WhatsApp messages have been released relating to Peter Mandelson’s appointment as the UK’s ambassador to the US. The documents show Mandelson’s criticism of Keir Starmer, and his desperation to become the Oxford University chancellor – but the controversial vetting file from when he was appointed ambassador is missing. Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey explain what these files show us. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    21 mins
  • Tony Blair and the battle for Labour’s soul

    Tony Blair and the battle for Labour’s soul
    May 28 2026
    Peter Walker is joined by pollster Luke Tryl of More in Common to discuss Sir Tony Blair’s intervention in the Labour leadership saga and the party’s prospects in the Makerfield byelection Please send your questions and messages for Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    32 mins
  • The byelection, Wes Streeting and Europe: your questions answered

    The byelection, Wes Streeting and Europe: your questions answered
    May 25 2026
    Can Andy Burnham do a better job than Keir Starmer? Is Makerfield more important for Reform than Labour? Can the UK rejoin the EU? Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey answer your messages and emails. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    24 mins
  • Stateside with Kai and Carter – Why the fight over abortion in US isn’t finished

    Stateside with Kai and Carter – Why the fight over abortion in US isn’t finished
    May 24 2026
    The US supreme court has preserved nationwide access to mail-order abortion pills – for now. As Carter Sherman explains, the fight to protect this medication is far from over, as a nationwide, near-total abortion ban could be on the horizon. Carter speaks with Dr Angel Foster, co-founder of the Massachusetts Medication Abortion Access Project, who reveals how the legal battle over abortion pills has affected patients across the US – and what could happen next. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    43 mins
  • Wes Streeting: ‘Andy Burnham doesn’t live rent free in my head’ – podcast

    Wes Streeting: ‘Andy Burnham doesn’t live rent free in my head’ – podcast
    May 22 2026
    Pippa Crerar sits down with Wes Streeting a week after his resignation from Keir Starmer’s cabinet. We find out what the former health secretary really thinks about Andy Burnham, where Labour has got it wrong and his vision for the leadership. Watch the full episode in video on YouTube here. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    39 mins