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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.

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53:26

Is the Government moving closer to Europe?

Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards ·

2025/04/29

There is a big UK/EU summit in May which ministers are confident will be a significant event – and not just a talking shop. Meanwhile Rachel Reeves has dared to state the obvious – that a deal with the EU is the biggest prize for the British government, as Trump oscillates wildly. Are these signs that a government so fearful of raising Brexit is beginning to turn towards Europe? And what would be the consequences? Rock & Roll Politics is live at Kings Place on May 8th and streaming live, just

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57:15

Why are the right targeting Ed Miliband?

Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards ·

2025/04/22

The right are obsessed with Miliband and his zeal for net zero policies, but is there any basis for the argument that his net zero policies threaten economic growth? And what is their alternative strategy?Rock & Roll Politics is live at Kings Place on May 8th… there’ll be a lot going on. Tickets available 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. Learn more about your ad choices

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49:33

With Farage backing steel nationalisation, is public...

Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards ·

2025/04/15

For decades nationalisation was the great taboo in British politics, while privatisation was deemed the great triumph of Thatcherism. Blair and Brown were opposed to any attempt to renationalise – but now there is cross party support for the nationalisation of British Steel, the railways are being renationalised and there is huge support for the government to take over water companies. What’s happening… and why?Rock & Roll Politics is live at Kings Place on May 8th. Tickets available

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42:28

Will Brexit Britain flourish in the New World Order?

Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards ·

2025/04/08

Is there a hint of British exceptionalism in the early days of the Trump-induced economic crisis? Apparently the UK got off lightly, while Keir Starmer can be a ‘bridgehead’ between Europe and the US. Let’s see… Rock & Roll Politics is live at Kings Place on the 8th of May, just days after local elections and the Runcorn by-election. Tickets available here. Subscribe to Patreon here for live events, bonus podcasts and to get the regular podcast a day early and ad free. Written and presented by

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2:07

Patreon Live Zoom – A Reminder

Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards ·

2025/04/02

Our monthly-ish get-together for Patreons is back tomorrow evening , Thur 3 April, and it won’t be the same without you. Sign up to back the podcast and you can join in. We need your questions in advance too! Email to steveric14@icloud.com – and Steve will answer as many as he can. See you tomorrow night, don’t forget to put something refreshing in the fridge first. Find out more by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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49:52

How long will Trump’s ‘love’ of tariffs last?

Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards ·

2025/04/01

Trump has said ‘tariff’ is his favourite word, but will US consumers agree with him when prices rise? Plus - does the UK need a Department for Economic Growth? Subscribe to Patreon here to join Thursday’s live discussion and get a vault of timeless bonus podcasts. Rock & Roll Politics is live at the main concert hall in Kings Place on May 8th. Tickets here. Written and presented by Steve Richards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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64:24

Is Rachel Reeves trapped by her fiscal rules?

Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards ·

2025/03/25

This week Rachel Reeves announces more spending cuts in order to meet her fiscal rules, and the OBR’s verdict on her ‘fiscal headroom’. But what was the original purpose of ‘the fiscal rules’ and has Reeves learned the lessons from past Labour chancellors? Some context in a week that could doom a landslide government to being trapped rather than liberated by a chancellor’s ‘ironclad’ rules.Rock & Roll Politics is live at the main concert hall in Kings Place on May 8th. Tickets here. Subscribe to

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61:09

Is Wes Streeting taking back control?

Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards ·

2025/03/18

The decision to scrap NHS England is a rare example of clear thinking in relation to delivery of public services. Can such clarity be applied more widely or will chaotic lines of management from the BBC to the railways continue to prevail? Some context from the 1980s, the New Labour era and David Cameron’s shallow and confused thinking when he set up NHS England.Rock & Roll Politics is live at the main concert hall in Kings Place on May 8th. Tickets here. Subscribe to Patreon for live events,

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61:24

Can Rachel Reeves slash welfare spending?

Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards ·

2025/03/11

Rachel Reeves is looking to save billions from the welfare budget. What are the lessons from New Labour’s attempts to cut welfare and what is the purpose of the latest focus on benefits? Will the government succeed in its hastily planned mission? Plus, brilliant questions on the international crisis and the internal turmoil in Reform. Rock & Roll Politics is live at Kings Place on May 8th. Tickets here. Subscribe to Patreon for live events, bonus podcasts and to get the regular podcast a day early

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46:19

What will it mean to have ‘boots on the ground’?

Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards ·

2025/03/04

Keir Starmer is enjoying his best media coverage since the election – but the UK commentariat always hails the appearance of ‘strong leadership’ during the early phase of an international crisis. Tough choices can still be avoided, but what happens when the consequences are played out and these vaguely defined choices must be made? The commentariat in the UK can turn speedily… and so can voters.Subscribe to Patreon for live events, bonus podcasts and to get the regular podcast a day early and ad

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51:22

Can Keir Starmer be the ‘bridge’ between Europe and...

Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards ·

2025/02/25

The moving parts in the international crisis continue to move. Macron and Starmer in Washington, a new government to form in Germany and Trump never far away from a TV screen. But to what end are all the diverse parts moving?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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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42:48

Is Europe heading for war with Russia?

Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards ·

2025/02/18

Trump has instigated peace talks with Putin. The UK, France and Germany are alarmed, but what did they expect? And in their responses are they making a war with Russia more likely, and with what consequences? Plus more on ‘disrupters vs non-disrupters’ - the silliest and most shallow framing in the history of modern politics. Subscribe to Patreon for live events, bonus podcasts including the current series ‘The Defectors’, and to get the regular podcast a day early and ad free. Written and

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58:27

Who are the ‘incumbent disrupters’ in Keir Starmer’s...

Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards ·

2025/02/11

The new fashionable term in politics is ‘disrupter’ or ‘insurgent’. Morgan McSweeney briefs that the government must be insurgents, but does he mean it? The cautious Number 10 operation seems wary of genuine change making ministers, so who are the insurgents? And can Starmer be one? Plus, brilliant questions from the Rock & Roll Politics co-operative.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

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59:55

Is Rachel Reeves an accidental risk taker?

Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards ·

2025/02/04

The chancellor hails her fiscal rules and iron resolution, but in her search for stability is she taking routes that are riskier than they appear to be? Plus five years of Brexit, the real Walden/ Thatcher interview and brilliant questions from the Rock & Roll Politics co-operative.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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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61:26

Can a cautious government achieve economic growth?

Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards ·

2025/01/28

Rachel Reeves is going for growth, but will she succeed? Plus, as Channel 4 screen James Graham’s new drama on Brian Walden’s last interview with Margaret Thatcher, what are the lessons for today’s media and top politicians?Rock & Roll Politics is live at Kings Place next Monday 3rd of February for the first live show in what will be a wild political year. Tickets here. Subscribe to Patreon for live events, bonus podcasts, and to get the regular podcast a day early and ad free. Written and

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53:15

Trump is back. What are the lessons for Starmer?

Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards ·

2025/01/21

Trump has won again as a disruptor, reflecting the mood of an impatient electorate aching for change. Starmer won the election last year arguing for ‘change’ – but can he become a confident changemaker? And why are hardline Brexiteers so content with Trump’s power to determine the fate of the British economy, while obsessing over Westminster sovereignty in relation to the EU?Rock & Roll Politics is live at Kings Place on the 3rd of February for the first live show in what will be a wild political

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51:55

Should the Liberal Democrats be getting more media...

Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards ·

2025/01/14

Nigel Farage commands the airwaves with only four MPs – and the two bigger parties obsess about the threat posed by Reform. Yet it’s the Lib Dems that made sweeping gains in Tory areas and have 72 MPs. As Keir Starmer’s cautious government gives them space on issues such as social care and Europe, and the media focuses on Reform, could they become a force again?Rock & Roll Politics is live at Kings Place on the 3rd of February for the first live show in what will be a wild political year. Tickets

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43:13

Is the government wasting a landslide majority?

Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards ·

2025/01/07

The announcement that a national care service will be the subject of another review shines light on a government with a landslide majority, but that is reluctant to use it in order to achieve challenging but historic change. Plus, the Reform UK latest, and Musk disowns Farage.Rock & Roll Politics is live at Kings Place on the 3rd of February for the first live show in what will be a wild political year. Tickets here. Subscribe to Patreon for live events, bonus podcasts, and to get the regular

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87:08

Rock & Roll Politics Special: The Troublemakers

Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards ·

2024/12/30

Join Steve Richards for a special end of year political deep dive - straight from the Rock & Roll Politics Patreon vaults. In a bumper double episode Steve looks at the careers of Enoch Powell and Tony Benn - on the face of it, two very different figures. Yet the pair remain connected by their capacity to play the role of political troublemaker - a theme to be explored by Steve in a forthcoming new book. Thanks to all the listeners in the Rock & Roll Politics co-operative for your support in 2024,

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94:44

Rock & Roll Politics Live at Kings Place - The final...

Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards ·

2024/12/23

• Give or get 20% off a year’s Patreon support for the pod in our Black Friday sale. Here’s a recording of the final live show of 2024, recorded at Kings Place, where we tried to make sense of the epic politics of 2024. Including excellent questions from the Rock & Roll Politics co-operative. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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