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Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards

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Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards
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  • Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards

    The fall of Orban - How vulnerable is the populist right?

    14/04/2026 | 30 mins.
    In Hungary’s general election the seemingly invincible Viktor Orban has suffered a heavy defeat. But are there any significant lessons for exposing the weaknesses of Reform and other right wing parties in Europe?

    The next Rock & Roll Politics live show will be at the Cambridge Literary Festival on Saturday April 25th.

    And you can get your tickets for Rock & Roll Politics -The Election Special at Kings Place in London on Monday May 11th here.

    Subscribe to Patreon for live events, bonus podcasts and to get the regular podcast a day early and ad free.

    Written and presented by Steve Richards.
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
  • Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards

    Are we seeing the return of Cabinet Government?

    08/04/2026 | 33 mins.
    This month marks the fiftieth anniversary since James Callaghan became prime minister. There were many dramas punctuating his short rule in Number 10, but throughout the storms Callaghan showed skilfully how to manage his cabinets.
    Arguably his leadership marked the final phase of ‘Cabinet Government’, but is it now returning under Keir Starmer?

    To join the never ending debate, send your emails to [email protected]

    The next Rock & Roll Politics live show will be at the Cambridge Literary Festival on Saturday April 25th.

    And you can get your tickets for Rock & Roll Politics -The Election Special at Kings Place in London on Monday May 11th here.

    Subscribe to Patreon for live events, bonus podcasts and to get the regular podcast a day early and ad free.

    Written and presented by Steve Richards.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
  • Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards

    What next for the BBC?

    02/04/2026 | 39 mins.
    The BBC has a new director general, but is he or his army of senior managers - conveniently detached from direct responsibility for the output - capable of answering a key question: What is the role of a publicly-funded broadcaster in the modern era?
    Plus, brilliant questions on GB News, the energy crisis and the government’s economic policy - is there a hidden agenda?

    The next Rock & Roll Politics live show will be at the Cambridge Literary Festival on Saturday April 25th.

    And you can get your tickets for Rock & Roll Politics -The Election Special at Kings Place in London on Monday May 11th here.

    Subscribe to Patreon for live events, bonus podcasts and to get the regular podcast a day early and ad free.

    Written and presented by Steve Richards.
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
  • Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards

    Alan Johnson on Wilson, Blair and Starmer

    31/03/2026 | 1h 33 mins.
    Recorded live at the York Literary Festival, host Steve Richards is joined by the former cabinet minister Alan Johnson to discuss three Labour Prime Ministers that have all won landslide election victories. But do they have much else in common? Listen now for a deep dive on Harold Wilson, Tony Blair and Keir Starmer.

    The next Rock & Roll Politics live show will be at the Cambridge Literary Festival on Saturday April 25th.

    And you can get your tickets for Rock & Roll Politics -The Election Special at Kings Place in London on Monday May 11th here.

    Subscribe to Patreon for live events, bonus podcasts and to get the regular podcast a day early and ad free.

    Written and presented by Steve Richards.
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
  • Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards

    The never-ending debate special

    27/03/2026 | 36 mins.
    The emails from the co-operative have been flying - so this podcast concentrates solely on the brilliant, illuminating never-ending debate. Today, a focus on the energy crisis, the media, Iran, and the continuing mysteries of Harold Wilson.

    Join the never-ending debate - send your emails to [email protected]

    Rock & Roll Politics is at the Cambridge Literary Festival on Saturday April 25th.

    And you can get your tickets for Rock & Roll Politics -The Election Special, at Kings Place on Monday May 11th here.

    Subscribe to Patreon for live events, bonus podcasts and to get the regular podcast a day early and ad free.

    Written and presented by Steve Richards.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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About Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards

Based on his live one-man show Rock & Roll Politics, the broadcaster and author Steve Richards takes a weekly behind-the-scenes tour of UK politics and the media that shapes the way we view the epic political dramas. The future is ridiculously unpredictable and the past is so easy to misread. Subscribe to your weekly guide through seismic times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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