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Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards

Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards

By: Steve Richards
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 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.

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Steve Richards / Podmasters 2020 Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • What next for the BBC?

    What next for the BBC?
    Apr 2 2026

    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.
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    39 mins
  • Alan Johnson on Wilson, Blair and Starmer

    Alan Johnson on Wilson, Blair and Starmer
    Mar 31 2026

    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.
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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • The never-ending debate special

    The never-ending debate special
    Mar 27 2026

    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 steveric14@icloud.com


    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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    37 mins
All stars
Most relevant
intelligent and insightful, Listening to Steve's thoughts and ideas gives wide angle perspective on the complex issues of the week.

Great Political Commentary

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