logo
episode-header-image
Jul 2024
57m 43s

Wake Me Up Before You Go, Joe

PODMASTERS
About this episode
President Joe Biden’s decision not to run for a second term wasn’t exactly a shock, but what does it mean for the race for the White House? And could Vice President Kamala Harris beat Trump if she were the Democratic nominee? Rolling Stone Magazine politics reporter and co-host of our companion podcast American Friction Nikki McCann Rámirez, joins the panel. ... Show More
Up next
Today
Is the Conservative Party dying? – Plus: What the Manchester terror attack means
The Tory Party looks fatally damaged. Who hijacked the corpse at their conference in Manchester – Reform or Robert Jenrick? Josh Glancy of The Sunday Times was there and he explains whether there’s any life in the old party yet. Plus, the horrific killings at a Manchester synagog ... Show More
1h 1m
Oct 3
Starmer vs. Farage – Keir finally picks his enemy
Keir Starmer’s conference speech is getting heaps of praise after he finally went hard against Farage. But has he done enough to show he’s in control, or is the Labour messaging still all over the place? Plus, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, isn’t going away. He sa ... Show More
56m 49s
Sep 30
Build, baby, build – Is Labour losing the Regeneration Game?
Labour has staked its future on building hundreds of thousand of homes and fixing up crumbling communities. But does “regeneration” actually work? Housing expert and author of Big Capital: Who Is London For? Anna Minton joins OGWN regular and development wonk Hannah Fearn to look ... Show More
1h 3m
Recommended Episodes
Jul 2024
I Know It’s Joe-ver — Start Your Week with Alex Andreou and Jacob Jarvis
It’s the morning after Joe Biden’s shock withdrawal from the U.S. Presidential race. Why now – and who will replace him? Closer to home, we’ve got Keir Starmer’s first PMQs to look forward to. What should we expect? And what does the strike on Yemen mean for the Middle East – and ... Show More
38m 46s
Jul 2024
16. JOE BIDEN DROPS OUT
What happens next as Joe Biden withdraws from the 2024 presidential race? Should the Democrats have an open convention? Would Kamala Harris be able to take on Donald Trump? Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci are joined by Rory and Alastair in today’s episode as they answer all thes ... Show More
49m 3s
Jul 2024
290. JOE BIDEN DROPS OUT
What happens next as Joe Biden withdraws from the 2024 US presidential race? Should the Democrats have an open convention? Would Kamala Harris be able to take on Donald Trump? Rory and Alastair and joined by Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci in today’s episode as they answer all t ... Show More
49m 3s
Jul 2024
Americanswers! Is it time for Kamala?
Joe Biden has issued a warning to his critics to challenge him at the upcoming Democratic National Convention. Anthony and Miles answer criticism on whether the BBC focus too much on the president’s cognitive abilities.And with momentum building behind the idea of Kamala Harris t ... Show More
25m 58s
Jul 2024
Will Biden quit? – Democrat insider Sidney Blumenthal talks to Gavin Esler
Joe Biden is the US’ oldest ever President – and it’s showing. From his catastrophic performance during the recent debate against Donald Trump, to celebrity calls for him to step down, the question on everyone’s lips is: Will he quit? Gavin Esler asks Democratic insider Sidney Bl ... Show More
25m 14s
Jul 2024
12. “Joe Biden will be out of the race by the end of July”
Could Kamala Harris takeover Biden’s presidency? Why are donors moving money away from Biden and towards the Senate? What does Trump’s immunity ruling mean for future presidents? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more on The Rest Is Poli ... Show More
46m 23s
Jul 2024
Special Episode: President Biden quits 2024 race - The News Agents
Chaos reigns in the Democratic party. In a virtually unprecedented move President Joe Biden has stepped aside from the presidential race weeks before he was due to become the Democrats’ candidate at their national convention in Chicago. Biden has endorsed his VP Kamala Harris. Bu ... Show More
17m 44s
Sep 17
On Politics: Labour's Problems
When Keir Starmer brought Labour back to government last year with a majority of 174, many talked about two or even three terms in power. But over fourteen months the prime minister has run into numerous problems, losing both Angela Rayner as deputy PM and Peter Mandelson as US a ... Show More
1h 7m
Aug 2024
Run DNC – Start Your Week with Hannah Fearn
Kamala Harris will accept the Presidential nomination at this week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago – but will Gaza protests draw more attention than this celebrity- and former-president packed ‘political Glastonbury’? Ukraine’s counter-invasion of Russia presses on – ... Show More
31m 44s
Dec 2024
Emily Compagno & Michael LaRosa: 'The View' & MSNBC Try To Spin Hunter Biden
Story #1: Quick Takes: MSNBC & The View twist themselves into a pretzel of logic trying to justify President Joe Biden's pardon of his son, Hunter. Plus, President-elect Trump jokes about annexing Canada, but what would that look like? And will a now woke Jaguar car brand sell? S ... Show More
1h 41m