The Political Party

Feb 02 2025 436 ep. 70 mins 3.5k

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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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Show 375. Ava Santina-Evans

Feb 02 2025 50 mins

Ava Santina-EvansAva is the star of PoliticsJOE, an online platform which covers politics in a different way to other media. It's hugely successful and in this entertaining and insightful interview, Ava explains the decisions behind that popularity. This takes in everything: from Labour and trade union issues, to the appeal of Trump, and the appeal of Reform to younger vo

Show 374. Gavin Esler

Jan 26 2025 62 mins

Gavin EslerWhat can Trump's opponents learn from him?How should the BBC respond to Elon Musk?What should Change UK have done differently?All these questions and more are discussed with a true broadcasting titan. This is quality from start to finish. THE POLITICAL PARTY IS BACK ON STAGE!10 February: Rachel Reeves10 March: Alastair Campbell31 March: Anthony S

Show 373. Sam Carling

Jan 19 2025 49 mins

Sam CarlingSam is one of the brightest and most prominent members of the 2024 intake... and he's only 22. How has Sam become an MP so early in his life, what politicised him and what does the future hold?Remember where you were when you first heard from Sam, he's a man going places. THE POLITICAL PARTY IS BACK ON STAGE!10 February: Rachel Reeves10 March: Alastai

Show 372. Tonia Antoniazzi

Jan 12 2025 45 mins

Tonia Antoniazzi England are due to play Afghanistan at cricket next month. The decision to honour the fixture has caused uproar. Under the Taliban, women are banned from playing sport. Tonia is leading the campaign to get England to pull out of the fixture. If you want to help, find her on social media: @ToniaAntoniazzi Plus we discu

Show 371. Replay: Christmas Special with Jess Phillips and Sarah Wollaston

Jan 05 2025 85 mins

Replay: Christmas Special with Jess Phillips and Sarah Wollaston Keep the dream alive with this classic from 2018. Jess Phillips and Sarah Wollaston are on phenomenal festive form in this Christmas cracker of an episode. THE POLITICAL PARTY IS BACK ON STAGE!Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/SEE&nb

Show 370. Replay: Christmas Special with Ed Balls and Alastair Campbell

Dec 29 2024 89 mins

Replay: Christmas Special with Ed Balls and Alastair Campbell. The year is 2016.Ed Balls has just done Strictly. Alastair Campbell is yet to launch his podcast. This is the barmy Christmas Special we all need.THE POLITICAL PARTY IS BACK ON STAGE!Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/SEE Matt at o

Show 369. Alex Burghart

Dec 22 2024 55 mins

Alex BurghartPolitics. History. Food.What more do you want for Christmas?Alex Burghart is the Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and fills in for Kemi Badenoch at PMQs.More importantly, he has a deep fat fryer and he's keen to experiment.This is the indulgent Christmas special we all needed. FOLLOW Alex on X: @alexburghartTHE POLITICAL PARTY IS BACK ON STAGE!Get

Show 368. Natalie Fleet

Dec 15 2024 62 mins

Natalie FleetNatalie has only been an MP since July but has already established herself as one of the most impressive members of the new intake.She has had to overcome a lot to become an MP and talks passionately about how hard it is to succeed if you're working class in modern Britain.This is gripping from start to finish. FOLLOW Natalie on X: @NatalieFleetMPSEE Mat

Show 367. David Yelland

Dec 08 2024 50 mins

David YellandThis is a gripping inside account of editing The Sun when tabloids were still dominant.David tried to take the paper in a different direction. But did Rupert Murdoch approve?Plus, does Elon Musk's use of X have its roots in tabloid culture and influence?FOLLOW David on X: @davidyellandSEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra dates at The Bloo

Show 366. Alison McGovern

Dec 01 2024 48 mins

Policy! Football! Pies!It's the interview with everything.After years in opposition, Alison is now an Employment Minister and is keen to get on and change things. She explains the changes she's making to Jobcentres and the difference they'll make.Plus... will Alison become the latest politician to start a podcast?FOLLOW Alison on X: @Alison_McGovernORDER a Homebaked pie:&