Brexit’s back! Unelected bureaucrat Lord Frost resurrects the nightmare by tearing into the disgraceful deal and NI Protocol negotiated by dastardly unelected bureaucrat Lord Frost. Wait til he finds that guy… Plus, Johnson re-enacts the late 70s by going on holiday during a national crisis and unfortunately misses the interim COVID report which pins a large chunk of blame on Boris Johnson. Just another perfectly normal week in a perfectly normal country. “Johnson is like a man who has pissed themselves and then says they’re wearing yellow trousers” - Ian Dunt“When you have a Government who wants to shrink the state, you can’t be surprised that when a crisis does occur the state can’t handle it” - Alex Andreou“What kind of Government would tear up their own territorial customs arrangements?” - Ian Dunt“The DUP’s handling of Brexit when they had the whip-hand at Westminster has seen their support plummet” - Naomi Smith“Johnson is not going to go without a turkey at Christmas. This is class war, plain and simple.” - Alex Andreouwww.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnowPresented by Ros Taylor with Naomi Smith, Alex Andreou and Ian Dunt. Produced by Andrew Harrison. Assistant producers: Jacob Archbold and Jelena Sofronijevic. Audio production by Alex Rees. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brexit’s back! Unelected bureaucrat Lord Frost resurrects the nightmare by tearing into the disgraceful deal and NI Protocol negotiated by dastardly unelected bureaucrat Lord Frost. Wait til he finds that guy… Plus, Johnson re-enacts the late 70s by going on holiday during a national crisis and unfortunately misses the interim COVID report which pins a large chunk of blame on Boris Johnson. Just another perfectly normal week in a perfectly normal country.  “Johnson is like a man who has pissed themselves and then says they’re wearing yellow trousers” - Ian Dunt “When you have a Government who wants to shrink the state, you can’t be surprised that when a crisis does occur the state can’t handle it” - Alex Andreou “What kind of Government would tear up their own territorial customs arrangements?” - Ian Dunt “The DUP’s handling of Brexit when they had the whip-hand at Westminster has seen their support plummet” - Naomi Smith “Johnson is not going to go without a turkey at Christmas. This is class war, plain and simple.” - Alex Andreou <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow</a> Presented by Ros Taylor with Naomi Smith, Alex Andreou and Ian Dunt. Produced by Andrew Harrison. Assistant producers: Jacob Archbold and Jelena Sofronijevic. Audio production by Alex Rees. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. See <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Frosty the Conman

An extra for Oh God What Now listeners! Every Monday morning we put out an exclusive, brand new microcast for our Patreon backers, called (inevitably) OH GOD, WHAT ELSE? Our regulars tide you over between episodes by talking about politics but also politics-adjacent stuff like movies, food and the terrible decisions they’ve made in life. Here’s a supercut taster edition so you can hear what you’re missing. If you’d like to get OH GOD WHAT ELSE every Monday morning, search PATREON OH GOD WHAT NOW PODCAST and back us for as little as £2 a month. It’ll be the best few quid you spend all month… (Oh, and Ian meant to say Cenobites, not Cenotaphs)Featuring Minnie Rahman, Ros Taylor, Alex Andreou, Dorian Lynskey, Naomi Smith and Ian Dunt. Assistant producer Jelena Sofrenijevic. Audio production by Alex Rees. Oh God, What Else is a Podmasters production.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

An extra for Oh God What Now listeners! Every Monday morning we put out an exclusive, brand new microcast for our Patreon backers, called (inevitably) OH GOD, WHAT ELSE? Our regulars tide you over between episodes by talking about politics but also politics-adjacent stuff like movies, food and the terrible decisions they’ve made in life. Here’s a supercut taster edition so you can hear what you’re missing. If you’d like to get OH GOD WHAT ELSE every Monday morning, search PATREON OH GOD WHAT NOW PODCAST and back us for as little as £2 a month. It’ll be the best few quid you spend all month… (Oh, and Ian meant to say Cenobites, not Cenotaphs) Featuring Minnie Rahman, Ros Taylor, Alex Andreou, Dorian Lynskey, Naomi Smith and Ian Dunt. Assistant producer Jelena Sofrenijevic. Audio production by Alex Rees. Oh God, What Else is a Podmasters production. See <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Bonus: OH GOD, WHAT ELSE? taster mini-cast

David Gauke

As the Conservatives drift through a self-congratulatory conference, special guest David Gauke – former Conservative Justice Secretary, now rōnin of old-school Toryism – joins us to sieve Johnson’s speech for an atom of real content. Plus, does the BBC’s Blair &amp; Brown: The New Labour Revolution give us new insight into the TBGBs? And after Facebook goes down, would we miss it if it went away forever? “Johnson’s speech was jibbered nonsense, like a human jelly spitting at you for 45 minutes.” – Ian Dunt“Article 16 isn’t quite what everyone thinks… It’s not like in one bound Britain will be free.” – David Gauke“It was pathetic see a grown man, with all the power and influence he has, making jokes about beavers.” – Ros Taylor“If the Conservatives cared about free speech they wouldn’t introduce any of Patel’s measures – but they only cares about it as something to beat the Left with.” – Ian Dunt“No Russians ever came to me offering donations. What was I doing wrong? I had to rely on little old ladies giving £50…” – David Gaukewww.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnowPresented by Dorian Lynskey with Ros Taylor and Ian Dunt. Produced by Andrew Harrison. Assistant producers: Jacob Archbold and Jelena Sofronijevic. Audio production by Alex Rees. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As the Conservatives drift through a self-congratulatory conference, special guest David Gauke – former Conservative Justice Secretary, now rōnin of old-school Toryism – joins us to sieve Johnson’s speech for an atom of real content. Plus, does the BBC’s Blair &amp; Brown: The New Labour Revolution give us new insight into the TBGBs? And after Facebook goes down, would we miss it if it went away forever?  “Johnson’s speech was jibbered nonsense, like a human jelly spitting at you for 45 minutes.” – Ian Dunt “Article 16 isn’t quite what everyone thinks… It’s not like in one bound Britain will be free.” – David Gauke “It was pathetic see a grown man, with all the power and influence he has, making jokes about beavers.” – Ros Taylor “If the Conservatives cared about free speech they wouldn’t introduce any of Patel’s measures – but they only cares about it as something to beat the Left with.” – Ian Dunt “No Russians ever came to me offering donations. What was I doing wrong? I had to rely on little old ladies giving £50…” – David Gauke <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow</a> Presented by Dorian Lynskey with Ros Taylor and Ian Dunt. Produced by Andrew Harrison. Assistant producers: Jacob Archbold and Jelena Sofronijevic. Audio production by Alex Rees. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. See <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

The Blather’s Grim – Tory conference with guest David Gauke

Clive Lewis

So, how did that Labour conference go? Did Keir Starmer snatch victory from the jaws of fratricidal defeat with that closing speech? Special guest Clive Lewis MP joins us to work out whether Labour is back on the road to recovery – and what was missing from the Conference. Plus, the German elections a row of light for the centre-left? And is it really so terrible if politicians call other politicians “scum”?“If you were casting hecklers to look mad and unsympathetic, you couldn’t have done a better job.” – Alex Andreou“Starmer won on a platform of sensible Corbynism. Now he’s changed into a New Labour tribute band.” – Clive Lewis“Labour’s choice is they can be the biggest coalition party under PR – or be in opposition forever under FPTP.” - Naomi Smith“The Conservative Party is the most successful party in the world – which by default makes Labour the most unsuccessful.” – Clive Lewiswww.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnowPresented by Dorian Lynskey with Naomi Smith and Alex Andreou. Produced by Andrew Harrison. Assistant producers: Jacob Archbold and Jelena Sofronijevic. Audio production by Alex Rees. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

So, how did that Labour conference go? Did Keir Starmer snatch victory from the jaws of fratricidal defeat with that closing speech? Special guest Clive Lewis MP joins us to work out whether Labour is back on the road to recovery – and what was missing from the Conference. Plus, the German elections a row of light for the centre-left? And is it really so terrible if politicians call other politicians “scum”? “If you were casting hecklers to look mad and unsympathetic, you couldn’t have done a better job.” – Alex Andreou “Starmer won on a platform of sensible Corbynism. Now he’s changed into a New Labour tribute band.” – Clive Lewis “Labour’s choice is they can be the biggest coalition party under PR – or be in opposition forever under FPTP.” - Naomi Smith “The Conservative Party is the most successful party in the world – which by default makes Labour the most unsuccessful.” – Clive Lewis <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow</a> Presented by Dorian Lynskey with Naomi Smith and Alex Andreou. Produced by Andrew Harrison. Assistant producers: Jacob Archbold and Jelena Sofronijevic. Audio production by Alex Rees. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. See <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Brighton Rocked? – with guest Clive Lewis MP

Rafael Behr

This week, Mr Spaff Goes to Washington. But as Boris Johnson chums up to Joe Biden, an energy crisis is looming back home. With two providers collapsing and more on the way, what does the winter have in store? And on Saturday the Labour Party conference kicks off at the scene of Neil Kinnock's seaside tumble in Brighton. Can Keir Starmer capture a post-Covid comeback with his own Militant moment? Guardian journalist and host of Politics on the Couch RAFAEL BEHR joins the panel to hash out this week's stories. "At least The Simpsons' power plant is still running. Well done, Mr. Burns." - Dorian Lynskey"The government should be buying out, not bailing out, the companies that are failing." - Minnie Rahman "Our energy market is failing consumers and the planet." - Minnie Rahman."People have stopped listening to Labour." - Rafael Behr. www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnowPresented by Dorian Lynskey with Ros Taylor and Minnie Rahman. Produced by Andrew Harrison. Assistant producers: Jacob Archbold and Jelena Sofronijevic. Audio production by Alex Rees. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production.    See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, Mr Spaff Goes to Washington. But as Boris Johnson chums up to Joe Biden, an energy crisis is looming back home. With two providers collapsing and more on the way, what does the winter have in store?  And on Saturday the Labour Party conference kicks off at the scene of Neil Kinnock's seaside tumble in Brighton. Can Keir Starmer capture a post-Covid comeback with his own Militant moment? Guardian journalist and host of Politics on the Couch RAFAEL BEHR joins the panel to hash out this week's stories.  "At least The Simpsons' power plant is still running. Well done, Mr. Burns." - Dorian Lynskey "The government should be buying out, not bailing out, the companies that are failing." - Minnie Rahman  "Our energy market is failing consumers and the planet." - Minnie Rahman. "People have stopped listening to Labour." - Rafael Behr.  <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow</a> Presented by Dorian Lynskey with Ros Taylor and Minnie Rahman. Produced by Andrew Harrison. Assistant producers: Jacob Archbold and Jelena Sofronijevic. Audio production by Alex Rees. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production.    See <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Clause IV Concern: Energy drains and Labour pains with guest Rafael Behr

Recorded before this week’s reshuffle was finalised. For full analysis, listen to our Emergency Pod!As Boris Johnson kicks Gavin Williamson out from the cabinet, the issues of trade with the EU, especially in Northern Ireland, have been kicked into the long grass once again. Independent MLA Claire Sugden joins the panel for the view from across the Irish Sea. Plus, as the chess pieces move around him, Health Sec Sajid Javid announces the government’s plan to tackle Covid in England over the winter. And, a year since Ian’s book was released, he reflects on Covid’s effect on liberalism and what it means to be free in a world where freedoms are being suppressed across the world… "Liberalism demands of you to imagine what life is like for others." - Ian Dunt"How can it be five years, and we're still talking about Percy Pigs at the border?" - Ian Dunt"Our government has got its eyes on lowering food standards." - Naomi Smith"I'm less concerned about when the Northern Ireland administration collapses, and more what happens afterwards." - Claire Sugdenwww.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnowHow to be a Liberal is out in paperback now with an exclusive chapter at Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/how-to-be-a-liberal/ian-dunt/2928377065010Presented by Alex Andreou with Naomi Smith and Ian Dunt. Produced by Andrew Harrison. Assistant producers: Jacob Archbold and Jelena Sofronijevic. Audio production by Alex Rees. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Recorded before this week’s reshuffle was finalised. For full analysis, listen to our Emergency Pod! As Boris Johnson kicks Gavin Williamson out from the cabinet, the issues of trade with the EU, especially in Northern Ireland, have been kicked into the long grass once again. Independent MLA Claire Sugden joins the panel for the view from across the Irish Sea.  Plus, as the chess pieces move around him, Health Sec Sajid Javid announces the government’s plan to tackle Covid in England over the winter.  And, a year since Ian’s book was released, he reflects on Covid’s effect on liberalism and what it means to be free in a world where freedoms are being suppressed across the world…  "Liberalism demands of you to imagine what life is like for others." - Ian Dunt "How can it be five years, and we're still talking about Percy Pigs at the border?" - Ian Dunt "Our government has got its eyes on lowering food standards." - Naomi Smith "I'm less concerned about when the Northern Ireland administration collapses, and more what happens afterwards." - Claire Sugden <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow</a> How to be a Liberal is out in paperback now with an exclusive chapter at Waterstones: <a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/how-to-be-a-liberal/ian-dunt/2928377065010" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.waterstones.com/book/how-to-be-a-liberal/ian-dunt/2928377065010</a> Presented by Alex Andreou with Naomi Smith and Ian Dunt. Produced by Andrew Harrison. Assistant producers: Jacob Archbold and Jelena Sofronijevic. Audio production by Alex Rees. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. See <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Back to Drawing Borders? 

The mince pies and P45s arrive on the shelves earlier every year. That’s right, it’s reshuffle season - and we’re here with an emergency pod to assess the latest shower of sycophants. With Oliver Dowden taking over as party chair, are the Tories now on election footing? What awaits the justice system with Dominic Raab in charge? Can the panel bring themselves to speak the name of the new Culture Secretary, Nadin- Nadine Do- Na- oh, never mind, we can’t do it either.“It’s sense of moral despair that the Justice system is a consolation prize to someone who’s messed up elsewhere” - Ian Dunt“Tory members see Truss as a modern day Thatcher” - Naomi Smith“Liz Truss has been able to produce ‘copy and paste’ trade deals very effectively” - Naomi Smith“You get the sense this will be the team that will lead the Tories into the next election” - Ian Dunt“The best cabinet is where you have people who disagree, who raise problems, rather than closing yourself in an echo chamber” - Ian Dunt“Grant Shapps is doing an awful job at transport, especially on HGV drivers, yet he’s still in there” - Alex Andreou﻿www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnowPresented by Alex Andreou with Naomi Smith and Ian Dunt. Assistant producers: Jacob Archbold and Jelena Sofronijevic. Audio production by Alex Rees. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The mince pies and P45s arrive on the shelves earlier every year. That’s right, it’s reshuffle season - and we’re here with an emergency pod to assess the latest shower of sycophants.  With Oliver Dowden taking over as party chair, are the Tories now on election footing? What awaits the justice system with Dominic Raab in charge? Can the panel bring themselves to speak the name of the new Culture Secretary, Nadin- Nadine Do- Na- oh, never mind, we can’t do it either. “It’s sense of moral despair that the Justice system is a consolation prize to someone who’s messed up elsewhere” - Ian Dunt “Tory members see Truss as a modern day Thatcher” - Naomi Smith “Liz Truss has been able to produce ‘copy and paste’ trade deals very effectively” - Naomi Smith “You get the sense this will be the team that will lead the Tories into the next election” - Ian Dunt “The best cabinet is where you have people who disagree, who raise problems, rather than closing yourself in an echo chamber” - Ian Dunt “Grant Shapps is doing an awful job at transport, especially on HGV drivers, yet he’s still in there” - Alex Andreou ﻿ <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow</a> Presented by Alex Andreou with Naomi Smith and Ian Dunt. Assistant producers: Jacob Archbold and Jelena Sofronijevic. Audio production by Alex Rees. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. See <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Emergency: Oh God, Who Next? 

Does it matter when a Government breaks a keystone promise? Former Blair advisor John McTernan joins us to look at Boris Johnson’s punitive National Insurance hike and ask whether even a serial liar can get away with a whopper like this. What sort of devil is in the detail of the Government’s social care plans? Plus, on the 20th anniversary of 9/11 we ask whether the baleful effects of the terrorist attacks on Western politics could ever have played out differently. “Breaking a promise is a profoundly important moment for any government… Promises go to leadership, and that matters.” – John McTernan“The likelihood that we’ll fall into a conspiracy theory is so much greater that at the time of 9/11 simply because of the way we access information now.” – Minnie Rahman“There are people within Labour who want to seek out new ideas and energy with the aim of crushing them.’” – John McTernan“It’s not the rate that matters, it’s the complexity. This is a new layer of complexity, and that always benefits the rich.” – Alex Andreou“Johnson was elected on levelling up and now he’s going to level down, to the tune of £1,000 a year for some people.” – John McTernanwww.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnowPresented by Dorian Lynskey with Minnie Rahman and Alex Andreou. Produced by Andrew Harrison. Assistant producers: Jacob Archbold and Jelena Sofronijevic. Audio production by Alex Rees. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Does it matter when a Government breaks a keystone promise? Former Blair advisor John McTernan joins us to look at Boris Johnson’s punitive National Insurance hike and ask whether even a serial liar can get away with a whopper like this. What sort of devil is in the detail of the Government’s social care plans? Plus, on the 20th anniversary of 9/11 we ask whether the baleful effects of the terrorist attacks on Western politics could ever have played out differently.  “Breaking a promise is a profoundly important moment for any government… Promises go to leadership, and that matters.” – John McTernan “The likelihood that we’ll fall into a conspiracy theory is so much greater that at the time of 9/11 simply because of the way we access information now.” – Minnie Rahman “There are people within Labour who want to seek out new ideas and energy with the aim of crushing them.’” – John McTernan “It’s not the rate that matters, it’s the complexity. This is a new layer of complexity, and that always benefits the rich.” – Alex Andreou “Johnson was elected on levelling up and now he’s going to level down, to the tune of £1,000 a year for some people.” – John McTernan <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow</a> Presented by Dorian Lynskey with Minnie Rahman and Alex Andreou. Produced by Andrew Harrison. Assistant producers: Jacob Archbold and Jelena Sofronijevic. Audio production by Alex Rees. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. See <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

The End Is N.I.

With Afghanistan left to the mercies of the Taliban, Dominic Raab filibusters his own Foreign Affairs committee and ensures that no lessons are learned. Ian gives his verdict on the Pen Farthing pet evacuation spectacle. Plus, the five big issues on the Government’s plate in the autumn. And with Michael Gove out dancing in Aberdeen, we ponder the loneliness of the single politician on the pull.  “Pen Farthing made me so angry I could burst through my skin.” – Ian Dunt“The very wealthy old men who own our press don’t care about saving the planet in the future. They want low taxes now.” – Alex Andreou“The international law around drones is not clear. But Biden will keep using them anyway.” – Ros Taylor“Even as you’ve got these medieval fanatics coming for people, the response from Britain is still ‘Papers please.’” – Ian Duntwww.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnowPresented by Dorian Lynskey with Ros Taylor, Ian Dunt and Alex Andreou. Produced by Andrew Harrison. Assistant producers: Jacob Archbold and Jelena Sofronijevic. Audio production by Alex Rees. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With Afghanistan left to the mercies of the Taliban, Dominic Raab filibusters his own Foreign Affairs committee and ensures that no lessons are learned. Ian gives his verdict on the Pen Farthing pet evacuation spectacle. Plus, the five big issues on the Government’s plate in the autumn. And with Michael Gove out dancing in Aberdeen, we ponder the loneliness of the single politician on the pull.   “Pen Farthing made me so angry I could burst through my skin.” – Ian Dunt “The very wealthy old men who own our press don’t care about saving the planet in the future. They want low taxes now.” – Alex Andreou “The international law around drones is not clear. But Biden will keep using them anyway.” – Ros Taylor “Even as you’ve got these medieval fanatics coming for people, the response from Britain is still ‘Papers please.’” – Ian Dunt <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow</a> Presented by Dorian Lynskey with Ros Taylor, Ian Dunt and Alex Andreou. Produced by Andrew Harrison. Assistant producers: Jacob Archbold and Jelena Sofronijevic. Audio production by Alex Rees. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. See <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Pets over people: “The last smear on our character”

As Dominic Raab tries to get his deposit back from Tui, we ask how he got here and what he wants. Meanwhile the pandemic recedes, exposing supply chains and worker pools dangerously denuded by Brexit – meaning empty shelves, shuttered shops, care homes without carers, and missing milkshakes at McDonald’s. How is the Government going to get out of this one? Our special guest is Independent sketchwriter Tom Peck. “If you’re fleeing the Taliban, you don’t have time to fill in a form and wait for a Government to protect you.” – Minnie Rahman“If we have a crap Christmas there will be plenty of Brexiteers saying this is what a REAL Christmas looks like.” – Tom Peck“Brexit has created a new kind of brain drain, an EXPERIENCE drain, and it’s going to be a big drag on the British economy for years to come.” – Alex Andreou“People will regret throwing their milkshakes at Nigel Farage now they can’t get another one…” – Tom Peckwww.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnowPresented by Dorian Lynskey with Minnie Rahman and Alex Andreou. Produced by Andrew Harrison. Assistant producers: Jacob Archbold and Jelena Sofronijevic. Audio production by Alex Rees. Intern: Nat Amos. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As Dominic Raab tries to get his deposit back from Tui, we ask how he got here and what he wants. Meanwhile the pandemic recedes, exposing supply chains and worker pools dangerously denuded by Brexit – meaning empty shelves, shuttered shops, care homes without carers, and missing milkshakes at McDonald’s. How is the Government going to get out of this one? Our special guest is Independent sketchwriter Tom Peck.  “If you’re fleeing the Taliban, you don’t have time to fill in a form and wait for a Government to protect you.” – Minnie Rahman “If we have a crap Christmas there will be plenty of Brexiteers saying this is what a REAL Christmas looks like.” – Tom Peck “Brexit has created a new kind of brain drain, an EXPERIENCE drain, and it’s going to be a big drag on the British economy for years to come.” – Alex Andreou “People will regret throwing their milkshakes at Nigel Farage now they can’t get another one…” – Tom Peck <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow</a> Presented by Dorian Lynskey with Minnie Rahman and Alex Andreou. Produced by Andrew Harrison. Assistant producers: Jacob Archbold and Jelena Sofronijevic. Audio production by Alex Rees. Intern: Nat Amos. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. See <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Foreign Sec’s On The Beach 

Making sense of our political hell every Friday. Launched from the anti-Brexit movement in 2017, Oh God, What Now? (formerly Remainiacs) has become one of Britain’s most entertaining political voices. With top quality guests and analysis, and poor quality jokes, we make the unbearable bearable. Oh God, What Now? is presented by Dorian Lynskey. Our regulars include: Ian Dunt, editor of politics.co.uk, author of How To Be A Liberal • Ros Taylor, editor of the LSE COVID blog • Naomi Smith, Chief Executive of Best For Britain • Alex Andreou, writer, commentator, cook, actor, secret agent • Minnie Rahman, public affairs and communications at the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants • Yasmeen Serhan, staff writer at The Atlantic. • Sign Up and Listen: patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow. Oh God, What Now? is a Podmasters production.

I appreciate the humor to otherwise sad news

Thoughtfully done!

I couldn’t hear guys so I stopped the podcast. Thanks

Please no more pubs

Making sense of our political hell every Friday. Launched from the anti-Brexit movement in 2017, Oh God, What Now? (formerly Remainiacs) has become one of Britain’s most entertaining political voices. With top quality guests and analysis, and poor quality jokes, we make the unbearable bearable. Oh God, What Now? is presented by Dorian Lynskey. Our regulars include: Ian Dunt, editor of <a href="http://politics.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">politics.co.uk</a>, author of How To Be A Liberal • Ros Taylor, editor of the LSE COVID blog • Naomi Smith, Chief Executive of Best For Britain • Alex Andreou, writer, commentator, cook, actor, secret agent • Minnie Rahman, public affairs and communications at the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants • Yasmeen Serhan, staff writer at The Atlantic. • Sign Up and Listen: <a href="http://patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow</a>. Oh God, What Now? is a Podmasters production.

OH GOD, WHAT NOW? Formerly Remainiacs

This week on the podcast that literally cannot believe what it’s seeing… How in the hell is David Davis still in post after admitting that the secret Brexit assessments, which he said were “exhaustive”, DO NOT EVEN EXIST? Meanwhile it emerges that the Government has NO IDEA of the shape of the final Brexit that it wants. They simply have not discussed it. How is this happening? Why is this OK?Plus: DÁIL OR NO DÁIL? The Irish border mess (how long ago it seems now). Special guest Eloise Todd of Best For Britain on what you can do to beat back Brexit. And Naomi’s scarily accurate Arlene Foster impersonation.“The Government has managed to take Britain BEYOND HUMILIATION.”Help us to #OwnTheRemoan! Fight the good fight and get smart Remainiac merchandise at our Patron page – http://www.patreon.com/remainiacscastThis episode of REMAINIACS is presented by Dorian Lynskey with Naomi Smith and Peter Collins. Producers are Andrew Harrison and Matt Hall. Remainiacs is a Podmasters production.http://www.REMAINIACS.comTheme music ‘Demon Is A Monster’ used by kind permission of Cornershop. Buy it here: http://po.st/RMcrnsp See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on the podcast that literally cannot believe what it’s seeing… How in the hell is David Davis still in post after admitting that the secret Brexit assessments, which he said were “exhaustive”, DO NOT EVEN EXIST? Meanwhile it emerges that the Government has NO IDEA of the shape of the final Brexit that it wants. They simply have not discussed it. How is this happening? Why is this OK? Plus: DÁIL OR NO DÁIL? The Irish border mess (how long ago it seems now). Special guest Eloise Todd of Best For Britain on what you can do to beat back Brexit. And Naomi’s scarily accurate Arlene Foster impersonation. “The Government has managed to take Britain BEYOND HUMILIATION.” Help us to #OwnTheRemoan! Fight the good fight and get smart Remainiac merchandise at our Patron page – <a href="http://www.patreon.com/remainiacscast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.patreon.com/remainiacscast</a> This episode of REMAINIACS is presented by Dorian Lynskey with Naomi Smith and Peter Collins. Producers are Andrew Harrison and Matt Hall. Remainiacs is a Podmasters production. <a href="http://www.REMAINIACS.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.REMAINIACS.com</a> Theme music ‘Demon Is A Monster’ used by kind permission of Cornershop. Buy it here: <a href="http://po.st/RMcrnsp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://po.st/RMcrnsp</a> See <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

30: The Dog Ate My Brexit Papers Edition

Jay Rayner

Very excited to welcome legendary food journalist and Observer restaurant critic JAY RAYNER for the eye-opening, jaw-dropping hard truths of Britain’s Brexitised food policy.Are we really only days away from empty shelves in the event of Hard Brexit? Why is our food culture still shaped by the effects of WWII? Which parts of EU food policy ARE a disaster (that we won’t be able to influence once we leave)? And did you know that it’s now OK to eat cod, and climate change has produced a huge increase in availability of fish in the Baring Sea…?Plus: Corbyn’s “cheap imported labour” muddle – Peter explains what the European Posted Workers Directive really entails. Did you know that British spy Christopher Steele who wrote the Trump dossier also conducted the inquiry into the Litvenenko murder? What does THAT mean? And we go nuts for BBC Northern Ireland’s spoof Brexumentary ‘Soft Border Force’ (have YOU had the Ebola?).“There might be so little to eat that you’ll be GLAD of chlorine chicken…”This week’s REMAINIACS is presented by Dorian Lynskey with Ros Taylor and Peter Collins. Audio production: Jack Claramunt. Producer: Andrew Harrison. Remainiacs is a Podmasters production.Help us to #OwnTheRemoan! Back our treacherous project and get smart Remainiacs merchandise at our Patreon page.www.REMAINIACS.comTheme music ‘Demon Is A Monster’ used by kind permission of Cornershop. Buy it here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Very excited to welcome legendary food journalist and Observer restaurant critic JAY RAYNER for the eye-opening, jaw-dropping hard truths of Britain’s Brexitised food policy. Are we really only days away from empty shelves in the event of Hard Brexit? Why is our food culture still shaped by the effects of WWII? Which parts of EU food policy ARE a disaster (that we won’t be able to influence once we leave)? And did you know that it’s now OK to eat cod, and climate change has produced a huge increase in availability of fish in the Baring Sea…? Plus: Corbyn’s “cheap imported labour” muddle – Peter explains what the European Posted Workers Directive really entails. Did you know that British spy Christopher Steele who wrote the Trump dossier also conducted the inquiry into the Litvenenko murder? What does THAT mean? And we go nuts for BBC Northern Ireland’s spoof Brexumentary ‘Soft Border Force’ (have YOU had the Ebola?). “There might be so little to eat that you’ll be GLAD of chlorine chicken…” This week’s REMAINIACS is presented by Dorian Lynskey with Ros Taylor and Peter Collins. Audio production: Jack Claramunt. Producer: Andrew Harrison. Remainiacs is a Podmasters production. Help us to #OwnTheRemoan! Back our treacherous project and get smart Remainiacs merchandise at our Patreon page. <a href="http://www.REMAINIACS.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.REMAINIACS.com</a> Theme music ‘Demon Is A Monster’ used by kind permission of Cornershop. Buy it here. See <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

44: JAY RAYNER on the Brexit food fiasco

Al Murray

BREXPLICIT LANGUAGE ALERT: This week special guest and Great British comic AL MURRAY wades into the Brexit mess in no uncertain terms (and he hasn’t even got his Pub Landlord hat on).How quickly does Nigel Farage’s bloody-good-laugh persona dissolve when you stand against him in a General Election? Is the Pub Landlord suffering a terrible case of Bregret and confusion? And what the hell is really going on with Labour’s invisible Brexit policy? Best not play this one on the school run unless you want the kids to learn exciting new vocabulary.Also this week: major shout-outs for the first of our PATREON supporters. Will YOUR name be read out in comedy fashion by Al or one of the panel? If you want to support your favourite hour of treachery and subversion, visit our PATREON page at http://www.patreon.com/remainiacscastThis episode of REMAINIACS is presented by Dorian Lynskey with Ian Dunt and Peter Collins. Producers are Matt Hall and Andrew Harrison. Remainiacs is a Podmasters production.http://www.REMAINIACS.comTheme music ‘Demon Is A Monster’ used by kind permission of Cornershop. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

BREXPLICIT LANGUAGE ALERT: This week special guest and Great British comic AL MURRAY wades into the Brexit mess in no uncertain terms (and he hasn’t even got his Pub Landlord hat on). How quickly does Nigel Farage’s bloody-good-laugh persona dissolve when you stand against him in a General Election? Is the Pub Landlord suffering a terrible case of Bregret and confusion? And what the hell is really going on with Labour’s invisible Brexit policy? Best not play this one on the school run unless you want the kids to learn exciting new vocabulary. Also this week: major shout-outs for the first of our PATREON supporters. Will YOUR name be read out in comedy fashion by Al or one of the panel? If you want to support your favourite hour of treachery and subversion, visit our PATREON page at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/remainiacscast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.patreon.com/remainiacscast</a> This episode of REMAINIACS is presented by Dorian Lynskey with Ian Dunt and Peter Collins. Producers are Matt Hall and Andrew Harrison. Remainiacs is a Podmasters production. <a href="http://www.REMAINIACS.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.REMAINIACS.com</a> Theme music ‘Demon Is A Monster’ used by kind permission of Cornershop. See <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

AL MURRAY versus Brexit

Deborah Meaden

We’re thrilled to welcome the legend that is DEBORAH MEADEN – star of Dragon’s Den, business colossus and indefatigable Remainer – into the Remainiacs bunker. Why is she refusing to be bullied into silence over Brexit? What does it mean when the Party of Business refuses to listen to business? How does Deborah score Theresa May on leadership? What’s it going to say on her banner at the People’s Vote March on Oct 20th? And will Deborah accept our surprise offer of a 49% stake in a thriving young podcast company? (Spoiler: no).Plus – why won’t pop music engage with our society’s biggest upheaval in half a century? We meet Dutch musician AMBER ARCADES aka Annelotte de Graaf, whose new album ‘European Heartbreak’ turns the European crisis and Brexit itself into a lush album of poignant and thought-provoking pop.“I don’t want to live in a broken society. And I think I’m well placed to point out what Brexit means for people who can’t weather the storm as well as me” – Deborah MeadenThis week’s REMAINIACS is presented by Ros Taylor with Alex Andreou and Ian Dunt. Producer: Andrew Harrison. Audio production: Sophie Black. Remainiacs is a Podmasters production.Get every new episode of Remainiacs a whole day early when you back us on the Patreon crowdfunding platform – plus smart Remainiacs merchandise, an exclusive weekly column by our panel, and discounts on #RemainiacsLive tickets too. Support us on the crowdfunding platform Patreon.REMAINIACS.comTheme music ‘Demon Is A Monster’ used by kind permission of Cornershop. Buy it here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We’re thrilled to welcome the legend that is DEBORAH MEADEN – star of Dragon’s Den, business colossus and indefatigable Remainer – into the Remainiacs bunker. Why is she refusing to be bullied into silence over Brexit? What does it mean when the Party of Business refuses to listen to business? How does Deborah score Theresa May on leadership? What’s it going to say on her banner at the People’s Vote March on Oct 20th? And will Deborah accept our surprise offer of a 49% stake in a thriving young podcast company? (Spoiler: no). Plus – why won’t pop music engage with our society’s biggest upheaval in half a century? We meet Dutch musician AMBER ARCADES aka Annelotte de Graaf, whose new album ‘European Heartbreak’ turns the European crisis and Brexit itself into a lush album of poignant and thought-provoking pop. “I don’t want to live in a broken society. And I think I’m well placed to point out what Brexit means for people who can’t weather the storm as well as me” – Deborah Meaden This week’s REMAINIACS is presented by Ros Taylor with Alex Andreou and Ian Dunt. Producer: Andrew Harrison. Audio production: Sophie Black. Remainiacs is a Podmasters production. Get every new episode of Remainiacs a whole day early when you back us on the Patreon crowdfunding platform – plus smart Remainiacs merchandise, an exclusive weekly column by our panel, and discounts on #RemainiacsLive tickets too. Support us on the crowdfunding platform Patreon. <a href="http://REMAINIACS.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">REMAINIACS.com</a> Theme music ‘Demon Is A Monster’ used by kind permission of Cornershop. Buy it here. See <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

76: “People’s Vote? I’m in!” DEBORAH MEADEN of Dragon’s Den is our special guest

Jonathan Lis

Was that the shortest honeymoon since Cher married Greg Allman? The Johnson-Cummings plan is in bits on the floor of Parliament and Bojo’s jolly mask has well and truly slipped. As the petulant boy king threatens a General Election he can’t deliver, the Remainiacs team gather with special guest and journo Jonathan Lis of think tank British Influence to work out what happened and what it all really means.Presented by Dorian Lynskey with Naomi Smith and Ian Dunt. Audio production by Sophie Black. Produced by Andrew Harrison. Remainiacs is a Podmasters production.Get every new episode of Remainiacs a whole day early when you back us on the Patreon crowdfunding platform . You’ll also get our monthly Ask Remainiacs special episode plus smart merchandise, an exclusive weekly column by our panel, and discounts on #RemainiacsLive tickets too. #OwnTheRemoanremainiacs.comGet your free download of our theme tune ‘Demon Is A Monster’ by Cornershop. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Was that the shortest honeymoon since Cher married Greg Allman? The Johnson- Cummings plan is in bits on the floor of Parliament and Bojo’s jolly mask has well and truly slipped. As the petulant boy king threatens a General Election he can’t deliver, the Remainiacs team gather with special guest and journo Jonathan Lis of think tank British Influence to work out what happened and what it all really means. Presented by Dorian Lynskey with Naomi Smith and Ian Dunt. Audio production by Sophie Black. Produced by Andrew Harrison. Remainiacs is a Podmasters production. Get every new episode of Remainiacs a whole day early when you back us on the Patreon crowdfunding platform . You’ll also get our monthly Ask Remainiacs special episode plus smart merchandise, an exclusive weekly column by our panel, and discounts on #RemainiacsLive tickets too.  #OwnTheRemoan <a href="http://remainiacs.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">remainiacs.com</a> Get your free download of our theme tune ‘Demon Is A Monster’ by Cornershop. See <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

135: THE LYIN’ KING LOSES CONTROL plus guest Jonathan Lis

On today's special post-election podcast Dorian Lynskey and Ian Dunt are joined by Naomi Smith, Remain campaigner and former Lib Dem parliamentary candidate. Fuelled by strong coffee and Red Bull, they discuss the problems with calling an election no one really wants, the end of Paul Nuttall impersonator Paul Nuttall, and those lovely people in the DUP. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's special post-election podcast Dorian Lynskey and Ian Dunt are joined by Naomi Smith, Remain campaigner and former Lib Dem parliamentary candidate. Fuelled by strong coffee and Red Bull, they discuss the problems with calling an election no one really wants, the end of Paul Nuttall impersonator Paul Nuttall, and those lovely people in the DUP. See <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

ELECTION SPECIAL: “Revenge Of The Young ’Uns”

This week on Britain’s last-ever European Podcast of Culture… What did David Davis hope to achieve by redacting the Government’s 58 secret Impact Papers? Why did DExEU spin doctors harass journalists for even saying the papers even existed – when now we know they did all along?Plus: The Government caves on the EU divorce bill, as everyone knew they would. What sort of final Brexit settlement would the Remainiacs team like to see? Daniel Hannan’s sci-fi Brexit. Biblical Leavers vs High-Stakes Remainers. And where to plant a Magic Money Tree.“Whatever the Brexiters want, we’re going to be paying pensions until literally everybody dies.”Want to help us #OwnTheRemoan? Visit our PATREON page at http://www.patreon.com/remainiacscastThis episode of REMAINIACS is presented by Dorian Lynskey with Ros Taylor and Ian Dunt. Producers are Andrew Harrison and Matt Hall. Remainiacs is a Podmasters production.http://www.REMAINIACS.comTheme music ‘Demon Is A Monster’ used by kind permission of Cornershop. Buy it here: http://po.st/RMcrnsp See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Britain’s last-ever European Podcast of Culture… What did David Davis hope to achieve by redacting the Government’s 58 secret Impact Papers? Why did DExEU spin doctors harass journalists for even saying the papers even existed – when now we know they did all along? Plus: The Government caves on the EU divorce bill, as everyone knew they would. What sort of final Brexit settlement would the Remainiacs team like to see? Daniel Hannan’s sci-fi Brexit. Biblical Leavers vs High-Stakes Remainers. And where to plant a Magic Money Tree. “Whatever the Brexiters want, we’re going to be paying pensions until literally everybody dies.” Want to help us #OwnTheRemoan? Visit our PATREON page at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/remainiacscast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.patreon.com/remainiacscast</a> This episode of REMAINIACS is presented by Dorian Lynskey with Ros Taylor and Ian Dunt. Producers are Andrew Harrison and Matt Hall. Remainiacs is a Podmasters production. <a href="http://www.REMAINIACS.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.REMAINIACS.com</a> Theme music ‘Demon Is A Monster’ used by kind permission of Cornershop. Buy it here: <a href="http://po.st/RMcrnsp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://po.st/RMcrnsp</a> See <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

29: THE €50bn DIVORCE: Bills, spills and idiot principles

We got knocked down but we’ll get up again. Join the panel of REMAINIACS for our last live show of 2019 and our last full podcast of the decade – recorded onstage in London’s Leicester Square Theatre on Tuesday 17 December.It’s election post-mortem time but there’s no room for misery. How did the Remain parties blow it so spectacularly? Was it really all down to Corbyn’s massive turn-off factor? Where should Remain’s tattered but unbowed legions put their energies now? And what awaits in the 2020s?Plus our panel play one final round of popular party game Leave Or Remain? And there’s a special treat for listeners with the live debut of disco troupe ARTICLE 54, creators of The Hustle: A Brexit Disco Symphony – now streaming near you. That’s it for 2019 but we WILL be back in 2020, come hell, WAB or high water. Maybe we can’t stop Brexit any more but we can shine a light on what’s happening in a way the opposition parties seem constitutionally incapable of. As ever, your support is what keeps us going. We wish every listener and Patreon backer a happy Christmas and a hopeful new year. Presented by Dorian Lynskey with Ian Dunt, Ros Taylor and Alex Andreou. Post-production by Alex Rees. Many thanks to Jess and the whole Leicester Square Theatre team, and to Article 54: Rhodri Marsden, Susannah Henry, Sharron Fortnam, Mira Manga and Helene Bradley. Top photo: Emma Quinn. Remainiacs is a Podmasters production.Get every new episode of Remainiacs a whole day early when you back us on the Patreon crowdfunding platform. You’ll also get our monthly Ask Remainiacs special episode plus smart merchandise, an exclusive weekly column by our panel, and discounts on #RemainiacsLive tickets too. #OwnTheRemoanremainiacs.comGet your free download of our theme tune ‘Demon Is A Monster’ by Cornershop.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We got knocked down but we’ll get up again. Join the panel of REMAINIACS for our last live show of 2019 and our last full podcast of the decade – recorded onstage in London’s Leicester Square Theatre on Tuesday 17 December. It’s election post-mortem time but there’s no room for misery. How did the Remain parties blow it so spectacularly? Was it really all down to Corbyn’s massive turn-off factor? Where should Remain’s tattered but unbowed legions put their energies now? And what awaits in the 2020s? Plus our panel play one final round of popular party game Leave Or Remain? And there’s a special treat for listeners with the live debut of disco troupe ARTICLE 54, creators of The Hustle: A Brexit Disco Symphony – now streaming near you.  That’s it for 2019 but we WILL be back in 2020, come hell, WAB or high water. Maybe we can’t stop Brexit any more but we can shine a light on what’s happening in a way the opposition parties seem constitutionally incapable of. As ever, your support is what keeps us going. We wish every listener and Patreon backer a happy Christmas and a hopeful new year.  Presented by Dorian Lynskey with Ian Dunt, Ros Taylor and Alex Andreou. Post-production by Alex Rees. Many thanks to Jess and the whole Leicester Square Theatre team, and to Article 54: Rhodri Marsden, Susannah Henry, Sharron Fortnam, Mira Manga and Helene Bradley. Top photo: Emma Quinn. Remainiacs is a Podmasters production. Get every new episode of Remainiacs a whole day early when you back us on the Patreon crowdfunding platform. You’ll also get our monthly Ask Remainiacs special episode plus smart merchandise, an exclusive weekly column by our panel, and discounts on #RemainiacsLive tickets too. #OwnTheRemoan <a href="http://remainiacs.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">remainiacs.com</a> Get your free download of our theme tune ‘Demon Is A Monster’ by Cornershop.  See <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Apodcalypse Now: Remainiacs Live in London 17 Dec 2019

“GET IN THE FRIDGE!” As the polls tighten on the eve of the vote, we tell you exactly where to vote tactically, how to persuade waverers, and why a Johnson majority might prove to be a curse... on Boris Johnson. Plus: Will the PMs’ foul attitude to a sick kid in a Leeds A&amp;E finally, finally move the needle among his supporters? Ian’s tips on how to stay awake for the full horror of Election Night. Where will the anger go if Brexit ever DOES “get done”? Boris Johnson reveals himself to be a thin-skinned autocrat. And why we need to gear up for the mightiest pro-immigration campaign that Britain has ever seen. We’ve come this far. We’re not giving in. See you on Friday for a post-election wrap-up… “We are going to be fighting many many battles over the next year, all at once.”Presented by Ros Taylor with Ian Dunt, Naomi Smith and Alex Andreou. Audio production and script by Alex Rees. Produced by Andrew Harrison Remainiacs is a Podmasters production.Get every new episode of Remainiacs a whole day early when you back us on the Patreon crowdfunding platform. You’ll also get our monthly Ask Remainiacs special episode plus smart merchandise, an exclusive weekly column by our panel, and discounts on #RemainiacsLive tickets too. #OwnTheRemoanremainiacs.comGet your free download of our theme tune ‘Demon Is A Monster’ by Cornershop.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“GET IN THE FRIDGE!” As the polls tighten on the eve of the vote, we tell you exactly where to vote tactically, how to persuade waverers, and why a Johnson majority might prove to be a curse... on Boris Johnson.  Plus: Will the PMs’ foul attitude to a sick kid in a Leeds A&amp;E finally, finally move the needle among his supporters? Ian’s tips on how to stay awake for the full horror of Election Night. Where will the anger go if Brexit ever DOES “get done”? Boris Johnson reveals himself to be a thin-skinned autocrat. And why we need to gear up for the mightiest pro-immigration campaign that Britain has ever seen.  We’ve come this far. We’re not giving in. See you on Friday for a post-election wrap-up…  “We are going to be fighting many many battles over the next year, all at once.” Presented by Ros Taylor with Ian Dunt, Naomi Smith and Alex Andreou. Audio production and script by Alex Rees. Produced by Andrew Harrison Remainiacs is a Podmasters production. Get every new episode of Remainiacs a whole day early when you back us on the Patreon crowdfunding platform. You’ll also get our monthly Ask Remainiacs special episode plus smart merchandise, an exclusive weekly column by our panel, and discounts on #RemainiacsLive tickets too. #OwnTheRemoan <a href="http://remainiacs.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">remainiacs.com</a> Get your free download of our theme tune ‘Demon Is A Monster’ by Cornershop.  See <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

155: “YES, THERE IS HOPE.” The Election Endgame edition

Caroline Lucas MP

After those pesky, meddlin’ peers in the House of Lords took a wrecking ball to Theresa May’s Brexit policy, we sort through the rubble with our special guest, Greens co-leader and Brighton Pavilion MP CAROLINE LUCAS.Are the Greens picking up votes because unlike everyone but the Lib Dems, they’re proudly and unabashedly anti-Brexit? How do they square some of their Lexity supporters with their internationalist instincts? And why is the freebooting neoliberal Single Market ironically quite good for green politics after all? Plus: Are we really going to join the EEA? Does the Lords rebellion mean that Jeremy Corbyn has run out of procrastinating time too? Why is Gavin Williamson a “ham-faced cretin”? What does the resignation of friend of the show Heidi Alexander from Parliament mean for Remain? And all the white-hot tariff talk you can handle…“Brexit is like being sold a lovely mansion in the countryside and then finding you’ve bought a hovel with no plumbing.” This week’s REMAINIACS is presented by Dorian Lynskey with Naomi Smith and Ian Dunt. Audio production: Sophie Black. Producer: Andrew Harrison. Remainiacs is a Podmasters production.Help us to #OwnTheRemoan! Back our treacherous project and get smart Remainiacs merchandise at our Patreon page. REMAINIACS.comTheme music ‘Demon Is A Monster’ used by kind permission of Cornershop. Buy it here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After those pesky, meddlin’ peers in the House of Lords took a wrecking ball to Theresa May’s Brexit policy, we sort through the rubble with our special guest, Greens co-leader and Brighton Pavilion MP CAROLINE LUCAS. Are the Greens picking up votes because unlike everyone but the Lib Dems, they’re proudly and unabashedly anti-Brexit? How do they square some of their Lexity supporters with their internationalist instincts? And why is the freebooting neoliberal Single Market ironically quite good for green politics after all?  Plus: Are we really going to join the EEA? Does the Lords rebellion mean that Jeremy Corbyn has run out of procrastinating time too? Why is Gavin Williamson a “ham-faced cretin”? What does the resignation of friend of the show Heidi Alexander from Parliament mean for Remain? And all the white-hot tariff talk you can handle… “Brexit is like being sold a lovely mansion in the countryside and then finding you’ve bought a hovel with no plumbing.”  This week’s REMAINIACS is presented by Dorian Lynskey with Naomi Smith and Ian Dunt. Audio production: Sophie Black. Producer: Andrew Harrison. Remainiacs is a Podmasters production. Help us to #OwnTheRemoan! Back our treacherous project and get smart Remainiacs merchandise at our Patreon page.  <a href="http://REMAINIACS.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">REMAINIACS.com</a> Theme music ‘Demon Is A Monster’ used by kind permission of Cornershop. Buy it here. See <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

52: Lords Almighty! Unpicking that rebellion with our special guest, Greens co-leader CAROLINE LUCAS MP

As Britain spirals down to a Bonkers Big Ben Brexit Day Breakdown, we avert our eyes and look to the future, specifically the policies Labour might need in (gulp) 2024. Plus, has the UK actually done the EU a favour in the long term by Brexiting? And we fill up the swear jar as we ask whether Johnson can govern on a “F*** business” platform.Also: Has Brexit really cost us $170bn, more than the cost of all our contributions to the European community since we joined it 47 years ago? Why the Australians are wise to us trying to pinch their doctors and nurses. And Alex has a killer macro policy platform for Labour in 2024. Listen to find out…“Leave voters will have to blame Johnson one day… because otherwise they’ll be blaming themselves.” Presented by Dorian Lynskey with Alex Andreou, Ros Taylor and Ian Dunt. Produced by Andrew Harrison. Audio production and script by Alex Rees. Remainiacs is a Podmasters production.Get every new episode of Remainiacs a whole day early when you back us on the Patreon crowdfunding platform. You’ll also get our monthly Ask Remainiacs special episode plus smart merchandise, an exclusive weekly column by our panel, and discounts on #RemainiacsLive tickets too. #OwnTheRemoanremainiacs.comGet your free download of our theme tune ‘Demon Is A Monster’ by Cornershop.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As Britain spirals down to a Bonkers Big Ben Brexit Day Breakdown, we avert our eyes and look to the future, specifically the policies Labour might need in (gulp) 2024. Plus, has the UK actually done the EU a favour in the long term by Brexiting? And we fill up the swear jar as we ask whether Johnson can govern on a “F*** business” platform. Also: Has Brexit really cost us $170bn, more than the cost of all our contributions to the European community since we joined it 47 years ago? Why the Australians are wise to us trying to pinch their doctors and nurses. And Alex has a killer macro policy platform for Labour in 2024. Listen to find out… “Leave voters will have to blame Johnson one day… because otherwise they’ll be blaming themselves.”  Presented by Dorian Lynskey with Alex Andreou, Ros Taylor and Ian Dunt. Produced by Andrew Harrison. Audio production and script by Alex Rees. Remainiacs is a Podmasters production. Get every new episode of Remainiacs a whole day early when you back us on the Patreon crowdfunding platform. You’ll also get our monthly Ask Remainiacs special episode plus smart merchandise, an exclusive weekly column by our panel, and discounts on #RemainiacsLive tickets too. #OwnTheRemoan <a href="http://remainiacs.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">remainiacs.com</a> Get your free download of our theme tune ‘Demon Is A Monster’ by Cornershop.  See <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

The Bong Remains Insane

After our emergency podcast on Monday it’s time for a more considered take on the Government’s disastrous week... and the verdict is still “WHAAAAAT?” Does Theresa May still have a Chequers policy or just a chequered future? After BOREXIT, will Johnson become a backbench thorn in May’s side, emerge as the next Prime Minister or just go back to being Britain’s least lovable music hall turn? Will anyone ever mention David Davis again? All this and more we will examine. This week’s REMAINIACS is presented by Dorian Lynskey with Ian Dunt and Alex Andreou. Audio production by Jack Claramunt. Remainiacs is a Podmasters production.Help us to #OwnTheRemoan! Back the show in its battle to get some sense back into the Brexit debate and get smart Remainiacs merchandise too, at our Patreon page – http://www.patreon.com/remainiacscast http://www.REMAINIACS.comTheme music ‘Demon Is A Monster’ used by kind permission of Cornershop. Buy it here: http://po.st/RMcrnsp See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After our emergency podcast on Monday it’s time for a more considered take on the Government’s disastrous week... and the verdict is still “WHAAAAAT?” Does Theresa May still have a Chequers policy or just a chequered future? After BOREXIT, will Johnson become a backbench thorn in May’s side, emerge as the next Prime Minister or just go back to being Britain’s least lovable music hall turn? Will anyone ever mention David Davis again? All this and more we will examine.  This week’s REMAINIACS is presented by Dorian Lynskey with Ian Dunt and Alex Andreou. Audio production by Jack Claramunt. Remainiacs is a Podmasters production. Help us to #OwnTheRemoan! Back the show in its battle to get some sense back into the Brexit debate and get smart Remainiacs merchandise too, at our Patreon page – <a href="http://www.patreon.com/remainiacscast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.patreon.com/remainiacscast</a> <a href="http://www.REMAINIACS.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.REMAINIACS.com</a> Theme music ‘Demon Is A Monster’ used by kind permission of Cornershop. Buy it here: <a href="http://po.st/RMcrnsp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://po.st/RMcrnsp</a> See <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

63: DAY OF CHAOS What next for Brexit after Tory fratricidal fall-out?

David Allen Green

As Theresa May cravenly caves to the Brextremists yet again, are we finally trapped on a course for the catastrophic Hard Brexit that everyone fears? Lawyer and commentator DAVID ALLEN GREEN (also known as Jack Of Kent) joins us to explore escape routes from Brexit, the legal landscape around a People’s Vote, and much more.Plus: Donald Trump’s drive-by shouting. The ghost of David Davis’s reputation. And when “Tommy Robinson” gets out of jail, will Trump money try to create a dangerous British alt.right with him as its figurehead? It’s a grim week and no mistake.This week’s REMAINIACS is presented by Andrew Harrison with Naomi Smith and Ian Dunt. Audio production: Sophie Black. Remainiacs is a Podmasters production.Help us to #OwnTheRemoan! Back the show in its battle to get some sense back into the Brexit debate and get smart Remainiacs merchandise too, at our Patreon page.REMAINIACS.comTheme music ‘Demon Is A Monster’ used by kind permission of Cornershop. Buy it here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As Theresa May cravenly caves to the Brextremists yet again, are we finally trapped on a course for the catastrophic Hard Brexit that everyone fears? Lawyer and commentator DAVID ALLEN GREEN (also known as Jack Of Kent) joins us to explore escape routes from Brexit, the legal landscape around a People’s Vote, and much more. Plus: Donald Trump’s drive-by shouting. The ghost of David Davis’s reputation. And when “Tommy Robinson” gets out of jail, will Trump money try to create a dangerous British alt.right with him as its figurehead? It’s a grim week and no mistake. This week’s REMAINIACS is presented by Andrew Harrison with Naomi Smith and Ian Dunt. Audio production: Sophie Black. Remainiacs is a Podmasters production. Help us to #OwnTheRemoan! Back the show in its battle to get some sense back into the Brexit debate and get smart Remainiacs merchandise too, at our Patreon page. <a href="http://REMAINIACS.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">REMAINIACS.com</a> Theme music ‘Demon Is A Monster’ used by kind permission of Cornershop. Buy it here. See <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

64: HARD BREXIT, HERE WE COME? with guest David Allen Green

Ingrid Oliver

On this week’s show we welcome comedian and actor INGRID OLIVER – yes fellow nerds, it’s UNIT scientist Osgood from Doctor Who – to the Remainiacs bunker to discuss Vote Leave finally (?) being brought to book for election spending, what the German half of her family think of Brexit, and her own raging case of Brexophobia. It’s OK for Ingrid! She’s got a German passport. What about the rest of us?PLUS: Theresa May’s Third Way on customs: unicorn or dead duck? DANNY DYER speaks for England. The NHS treacherously prepares for a Hard Brexit, just because they want to look after their patients. And we revisit Alan Moore’s fable of a fascist Britain V FOR VENDETTA in the return of Remainiacs Book Club.This week’s REMAINIACS is presented by Dorian Lynskey with Ian Dunt and Naomi Smith. Audio production: Sophie Black. Remainiacs is a Podmasters production.Help us to #OwnTheRemoan! Back the show in its battle to get some sense back into the Brexit debate and get smart Remainiacs merchandise too, at our Patreon page – http://www.patreon.com/remainiacscast http://www.REMAINIACS.comTheme music ‘Demon Is A Monster’ used by kind permission of Cornershop. Buy it here: http://po.st/RMcrnsp See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week’s show we welcome comedian and actor INGRID OLIVER – yes fellow nerds, it’s UNIT scientist Osgood from Doctor Who – to the Remainiacs bunker to discuss Vote Leave finally (?) being brought to book for election spending, what the German half of her family think of Brexit, and her own raging case of Brexophobia. It’s OK for Ingrid! She’s got a German passport. What about the rest of us? PLUS: Theresa May’s Third Way on customs: unicorn or dead duck? DANNY DYER speaks for England. The NHS treacherously prepares for a Hard Brexit, just because they want to look after their patients. And we revisit Alan Moore’s fable of a fascist Britain V FOR VENDETTA in the return of Remainiacs Book Club. This week’s REMAINIACS is presented by Dorian Lynskey with Ian Dunt and Naomi Smith. Audio production: Sophie Black. Remainiacs is a Podmasters production. Help us to #OwnTheRemoan! Back the show in its battle to get some sense back into the Brexit debate and get smart Remainiacs merchandise too, at our Patreon page – <a href="http://www.patreon.com/remainiacscast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.patreon.com/remainiacscast</a> <a href="http://www.REMAINIACS.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.REMAINIACS.com</a> Theme music ‘Demon Is A Monster’ used by kind permission of Cornershop. Buy it here: <a href="http://po.st/RMcrnsp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://po.st/RMcrnsp</a> See <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

61: Comedian INGRID OLIVER vs Brexit plus V For Vendetta revisited

Alexis Conran

Was Brexit a sophisticated confidence trick? Scams expert, host of the BBC’s The Real Hustle and TalkRadio presenter ALEXIS CONRAN joins us to talk bait-and-switch, the power of emotional alignment, and whether an ill-informed, manipulable Referendum electorate was the biggest “mark” in modern British political history. And what now? “The worst thing you can do,” he tells us, “is shove it in someone’s face and say, ‘Ha, you fell for it.’ The truth is that anyone can fall for it at the right time.”PLUS: Parliamentary hostilities resume – hooray! What’s really going on with ex-minister Nick Boles’ compromise plan for a “sensible Brexit”? Ian insults Iceland for literally no defensible reason. We talk to Ayesha Hazarika of the new Women For A People’s Vote campaign (actual studio debate with actual female panelists to follow next week). Ian insults Robert Peston for literally no defensible reason. Why are we planning to fall back on WTO rules when Donald Trump is trying to destroy the WTO? And more. AND a special extra guest – human rights lawyer ADAM WAGNER joins us to explain the crowdfunded court case to declare the Referendum YES THE WHOLE REFERENDUM tainted and illegal. Is this the right way to go about averting Brexit?“Authoritarians hate institutions. They stop you from having a strongman – and that’s why they trash them.”This week’s REMAINIACS is produced and presented by Andrew Harrison with Alex Andreou and Ian Dunt. Audio production: Jack Claramunt. Remainiacs is a Podmasters production.Get EVERY show a day early, and get smart Remainiacs merchandise plus discounts on #RemainiacsLive tickets too. Support us at our Patreon page. REMAINIACS.comTheme music ‘Demon Is A Monster’ used by kind permission of Cornershop. Buy it here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Was Brexit a sophisticated confidence trick? Scams expert, host of the BBC’s The Real Hustle and TalkRadio presenter ALEXIS CONRAN joins us to talk bait-and-switch, the power of emotional alignment, and whether an ill-informed, manipulable Referendum electorate was the biggest “mark” in modern British political history. And what now? “The worst thing you can do,” he tells us, “is shove it in someone’s face and say, ‘Ha, you fell for it.’ The truth is that anyone can fall for it at the right time.” PLUS: Parliamentary hostilities resume – hooray! What’s really going on with ex-minister Nick Boles’ compromise plan for a “sensible Brexit”? Ian insults Iceland for literally no defensible reason. We talk to Ayesha Hazarika of the new Women For A People’s Vote campaign (actual studio debate with actual female panelists to follow next week). Ian insults Robert Peston for literally no defensible reason. Why are we planning to fall back on WTO rules when Donald Trump is trying to destroy the WTO? And more.  AND a special extra guest – human rights lawyer ADAM WAGNER joins us to explain the crowdfunded court case to declare the Referendum YES THE WHOLE REFERENDUM tainted and illegal. Is this the right way to go about averting Brexit? “Authoritarians hate institutions. They stop you from having a strongman – and that’s why they trash them.” This week’s REMAINIACS is produced and presented by Andrew Harrison with Alex Andreou and Ian Dunt. Audio production: Jack Claramunt. Remainiacs is a Podmasters production. Get EVERY show a day early, and get smart Remainiacs merchandise plus discounts on #RemainiacsLive tickets too. Support us at our Patreon page.  <a href="http://REMAINIACS.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">REMAINIACS.com</a> Theme music ‘Demon Is A Monster’ used by kind permission of Cornershop. Buy it here. See <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

71: BREXIT HUSTLE: Scams expert Alexis Conran on the psychology behind the Leave vote

Hugo Rifkind

On this week’s Remainiacs, Times columnist and social media fighter-of-good-fights HUGO RIFKIND joins Dorian Lynskey and Ian Dunt for this week’s battle with the horrible Hydra that is Brexit.This week: Why Leavers shouldn’t dare conscript the Irish abortion referendum into their arguments. Why Remain couldn’t win another referendum the same way Leave won the last one. Do Labour MPs really have anything to fear from their Leave voters? How would YOU mark what they’re insisting on calling “Brexit Day”? And Italy – clowns to the left of me, fascists to the right…“Populism isn’t good at answers. It’s good at anger. But there comes a point where you can say to them, OK, you’re in charge now. What are YOU going to do?”This week’s REMAINIACS is presented by Dorian Lynskey and Ian Dunt. Audio production: Jack Claramunt. Producer: Andrew Harrison. Remainiacs is a Podmasters production.Help us to #OwnTheRemoan! Back the show in its battle to get some sense back into the Brexit debate and get smart Remainiacs merchandise too, at https://www.patreon.com/remainiacscastREMAINIACS.comTheme music ‘Demon Is A Monster’ used by kind permission of Cornershop. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week’s Remainiacs, Times columnist and social media fighter-of-good-fights HUGO RIFKIND joins Dorian Lynskey and Ian Dunt for this week’s battle with the horrible Hydra that is Brexit. This week: Why Leavers shouldn’t dare conscript the Irish abortion referendum into their arguments. Why Remain couldn’t win another referendum the same way Leave won the last one. Do Labour MPs really have anything to fear from their Leave voters? How would YOU mark what they’re insisting on calling “Brexit Day”? And Italy – clowns to the left of me, fascists to the right… “Populism isn’t good at answers. It’s good at anger. But there comes a point where you can say to them, OK, you’re in charge now. What are YOU going to do?” This week’s REMAINIACS is presented by Dorian Lynskey and Ian Dunt. Audio production: Jack Claramunt. Producer: Andrew Harrison. Remainiacs is a Podmasters production. Help us to #OwnTheRemoan! Back the show in its battle to get some sense back into the Brexit debate and get smart Remainiacs merchandise too, at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/remainiacscast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/remainiacscast</a><a href="http://REMAINIACS.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">REMAINIACS.com</a> Theme music ‘Demon Is A Monster’ used by kind permission of Cornershop. See <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

55: Angry Remainers, HUGO RIFKIND feels your pain

Jason Arthur

This week on the podcast that David Campbell Bannerman MEP wants to see prosecuted for “extreme EU loyalty”… Does Britain have what it takes to live on a diet of nettle soup? Will people who never actually experienced WWII ever shut up about the “Blitz Spirit”? And how research shows that Leavers really are more aggressive online.PLUS our special guest JASON ARTHUR of the youth anti-Brexit campaign FFS (For our Future’s Sake) comes in to explain what’s going on with The Young People, how to get lightly disguised Leaver Jeremy Corbyn to come out against Brexit… and how the Brexit nightmare will shape an entire generation’s political ideals for decades into the future.“Can you imagine if we’d had wi-fi in the 1940s… and then the Luftwaffe knocked out the wi-fi?” HEATWAVE NOTE: We had to record this one with the windows open (it’s health and safety gone mad) so listen closely for passing aeroplanes, beeping taxis and people clattering up and down the stairs. Real radio, real talk.This week’s REMAINIACS is presented by Dorian Lynksey with Naomi Smith and Alex Andreou. Audio production: Sophie Black. Remainiacs is a Podmasters production.Help us to #OwnTheRemoan! Back the show in its battle to get some sense back into the Brexit debate and get smart Remainiacs merchandise too, at our Patreon page.REMAINIACS.comTheme music ‘Demon Is A Monster’ used by kind permission of Cornershop. Buy it here.Cover image: pxhere.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on the podcast that David Campbell Bannerman MEP wants to see prosecuted for “extreme EU loyalty”… Does Britain have what it takes to live on a diet of nettle soup? Will people who never actually experienced WWII ever shut up about the “Blitz Spirit”? And how research shows that Leavers really are more aggressive online. PLUS our special guest JASON ARTHUR of the youth anti-Brexit campaign FFS (For our Future’s Sake) comes in to explain what’s going on with The Young People, how to get lightly disguised Leaver Jeremy Corbyn to come out against Brexit… and how the Brexit nightmare will shape an entire generation’s political ideals for decades into the future. “Can you imagine if we’d had wi-fi in the 1940s… and then the Luftwaffe knocked out the wi-fi?”  HEATWAVE NOTE: We had to record this one with the windows open (it’s health and safety gone mad) so listen closely for passing aeroplanes, beeping taxis and people clattering up and down the stairs. Real radio, real talk. This week’s REMAINIACS is presented by Dorian Lynksey with Naomi Smith and Alex Andreou. Audio production: Sophie Black. Remainiacs is a Podmasters production. Help us to #OwnTheRemoan! Back the show in its battle to get some sense back into the Brexit debate and get smart Remainiacs merchandise too, at our Patreon page. <a href="http://REMAINIACS.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">REMAINIACS.com</a> Theme music ‘Demon Is A Monster’ used by kind permission of Cornershop. Buy it here. Cover image: <a href="http://pxhere.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pxhere.com</a>. See <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

65: FOOD! ADEQUATE FOOD! Stockpile special plus Jason Arthur of FFS

Alastair Campbell

The most fearsome spin doctor in politics is now a doughty fighter for Remain. ALASTAIR CAMPBELL enters the Remainiacs basement bunker to tell us what Remainers should really be doing… why Prime Minister David Cameron (remember him? posh chap?) kept avoiding the weirdly asocial Theresa May… and why we’re in a nightmare era of very serious issues decided by very un-serious people. But do the roots of the post-truth era lie in the same victory-at-all-costs news management that Alastair Campbell pioneered? Plus! If May’s transition deal is annoying the Brexit ultras, it can’t be all bad, right? Will the Cambridge Analytica scandal shift the Brexit needle? And a brand new comic that’s all about Brexit. “We made a choice whether to pay for stuff with money or with our data. We opted to pay for it with our data – and BOY are we paying now.”This week’s REMAINIACS is presented by Dorian Lynskey with Naomi Smith and Ian Dunt. Audio production: Sophie Black. Producer: Andrew Harrison. Remainiacs is a Podmasters production.Help us to #OwnTheRemoan! Back our treacherous project and get smart Remainiacs merchandise at our Patreon page – www.patreon.com/remainiacscast www.REMAINIACS.comTheme music ‘Demon Is A Monster’ used by kind permission of Cornershop. Buy it here: http://po.st/RMcrnsp See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The most fearsome spin doctor in politics is now a doughty fighter for Remain. ALASTAIR CAMPBELL enters the Remainiacs basement bunker to tell us what Remainers should really be doing… why Prime Minister David Cameron (remember him? posh chap?) kept avoiding the weirdly asocial Theresa May… and why we’re in a nightmare era of very serious issues decided by very un-serious people. But do the roots of the post-truth era lie in the same victory-at-all-costs news management that Alastair Campbell pioneered?  Plus! If May’s transition deal is annoying the Brexit ultras, it can’t be all bad, right? Will the Cambridge Analytica scandal shift the Brexit needle? And a brand new comic that’s all about Brexit.  “We made a choice whether to pay for stuff with money or with our data. We opted to pay for it with our data – and BOY are we paying now.” This week’s REMAINIACS is presented by Dorian Lynskey with Naomi Smith and Ian Dunt. Audio production: Sophie Black. Producer: Andrew Harrison. Remainiacs is a Podmasters production. Help us to #OwnTheRemoan! Back our treacherous project and get smart Remainiacs merchandise at our Patreon page – <a href="http://www.patreon.com/remainiacscast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/remainiacscast</a> <a href="http://www.REMAINIACS.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.REMAINIACS.com</a> Theme music ‘Demon Is A Monster’ used by kind permission of Cornershop. Buy it here: <a href="http://po.st/RMcrnsp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://po.st/RMcrnsp</a> See <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

45: ALASTAIR CAMPBELL on the Battle against Brexit

The battle to keep Britain in the EU is over but with Parliament neutered, Brexit needs more scrutiny than ever. This week: Does Boris Johnson’s “plea for unity” amount to a pass-agg order to shut up and accept whatever Brexit be fancies? From continuity Corbynistas to closet Centrist Dads, we run the rule over the Labour leadership candidates. Uri Geller applies for a job with Classic Dom. And Ingrid talks for the first and last time about her mum becoming a Tory MP.Yes, Remainiacs is back and we’ll keep Brexit under the microscope as long as we’re needed. And that could be a very long time indeed. “There’s a reason they call it truth and reconciliation. We haven’t had the truth — so how can we have the reconciliation?”Presented by Dorian Lynskey with Naomi Smith, Ingrid Oliver and Alex Andreou. Produced by Andrew Harrison. Audio production and script by Alex Rees. Remainiacs is a Podmasters production.Get every new episode of Remainiacs a whole day early when you back us on the Patreon crowdfunding platform. You’ll also get our monthly Ask Remainiacs special episode plus smart merchandise, an exclusive weekly column by our panel, and discounts on #RemainiacsLive tickets too. #OwnTheRemoanremainiacs.comGet your free download of our theme tune ‘Demon Is A Monster’ by Cornershop.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The battle to keep Britain in the EU is over but with Parliament neutered, Brexit needs more scrutiny than ever. This week: Does Boris Johnson’s “plea for unity” amount to a pass-agg order to shut up and accept whatever Brexit be fancies? From continuity Corbynistas to closet Centrist Dads, we run the rule over the Labour leadership candidates. Uri Geller applies for a job with Classic Dom. And Ingrid talks for the first and last time about her mum becoming a Tory MP. Yes, Remainiacs is back and we’ll keep Brexit under the microscope as long as we’re needed. And that could be a very long time indeed.  “There’s a reason they call it truth and reconciliation. We haven’t had the truth — so how can we have the reconciliation?” Presented by Dorian Lynskey with Naomi Smith, Ingrid Oliver and Alex Andreou. Produced by Andrew Harrison. Audio production and script by Alex Rees. Remainiacs is a Podmasters production. Get every new episode of Remainiacs a whole day early when you back us on the Patreon crowdfunding platform. You’ll also get our monthly Ask Remainiacs special episode plus smart merchandise, an exclusive weekly column by our panel, and discounts on #RemainiacsLive tickets too. #OwnTheRemoan <a href="http://remainiacs.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">remainiacs.com</a> Get your free download of our theme tune ‘Demon Is A Monster’ by Cornershop.  See <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Into 2020: Fake Unity and Labour’s Future

Zoe Williams

Guardian columnist and Left Against Brexit activist ZOE WILLIAMS joins us to talk over the surreal Operation Yellowhammer, Boris Johnson’s Operation I Still Want To Be Prime Minister, why the ERG can’t stop battering the corpse of Chequers… and the Brexit battle on the New Left. What will it take to dispel the Lexit fantasy? And how can Labour supporters shift the party to support a People’s Vote?“For Labour, the electoral argument against Brexit is dead,” says Zoe. “And if you’re not against a Far Right project like Brexit, then what is the Left for?”This week’s REMAINIACS is presented by Dorian Lynskey with Ros Taylor and Nina Schick. Producer: Andrew Harrison. Audio production: Sophie Black. Remainiacs is a Podmasters production.Support us on Patreon! Help us to #OwnTheRemoan and get every show a day early – plus smart Remainiacs merchandise, an exclusive weekly column by our panel, and discounts on #RemainiacsLive tickets too. REMAINIACS.comTheme music ‘Demon Is A Monster’ used by kind permission of Cornershop. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Guardian columnist and Left Against Brexit activist ZOE WILLIAMS joins us to talk over the surreal Operation Yellowhammer, Boris Johnson’s Operation I Still Want To Be Prime Minister, why the ERG can’t stop battering the corpse of Chequers… and the Brexit battle on the New Left. What will it take to dispel the Lexit fantasy? And how can Labour supporters shift the party to support a People’s Vote? “For Labour, the electoral argument against Brexit is dead,” says Zoe. “And if you’re not against a Far Right project like Brexit, then what is the Left for?” This week’s REMAINIACS is presented by Dorian Lynskey with Ros Taylor and Nina Schick. Producer: Andrew Harrison. Audio production: Sophie Black. Remainiacs is a Podmasters production. Support us on Patreon! Help us to #OwnTheRemoan and get every show a day early – plus smart Remainiacs merchandise, an exclusive weekly column by our panel, and discounts on #RemainiacsLive tickets too.  <a href="http://REMAINIACS.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">REMAINIACS.com</a> Theme music ‘Demon Is A Monster’ used by kind permission of Cornershop. See <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

72: No Lexit Strategy: special guest ZOE WILLIAMS on the Brexit battle on the Left

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