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

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33:11

Are we seeing the return of Cabinet Government?

Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards ·

2026/04/08

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 steveric14@icloud.comThe next Rock & Roll Politics live show will be at the Cambridge Literary

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39:24

What next for the BBC?

Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards ·

2026/04/02

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

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1:33:37

Alan Johnson on Wilson, Blair and Starmer

Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards ·

2026/03/31

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

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36:37

The never-ending debate special

Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards ·

2026/03/27

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.comRock & 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

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36:02

What is the ‘centre ground’?

Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards ·

2026/03/24

The Observer columnist Philip Collins argues that the future lies on the “centre ground” which he defines as spanning the Cameron government to Blairite Labour. But at a time when voters are impatient for sweeping change, is that outdated, misleading definition a guide for any party or leader/potential leader? And why does a more precise topical definition matter? Plus your thoughts on Michael Gove and Ed Milliband… and of course Iran.To join the never ending debate in the RocknRoll Politics podcast

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52:10

Why are the right obsessed with Ed Miliband?

Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards ·

2026/03/20

With the departure of Morgan McSweeney, the right in the media and well beyond detect that Ed Miliband has become the unofficial prime minister. The Spectator editor Michael Gove has written an article on this theme, and is by no means alone. Apparently some of those making the same point used to work for Keir Starmer. But do Gove’s arguments make much sense? Time again to forensically examine a single article.Get tickets here for the York Book Festival with Steve Richards and Alan Johnson on

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56:25

Why are the right obsessed with Ed Miliband?

Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards ·

2026/03/20

With the departure of Morgan McSweeney, the right in the media and well beyond detect that Ed Miliband has become the unofficial prime minister. The Spectator editor Michael Gove has written an article on this theme, and is by no means alone. Apparently some of those making the same point used to work for Keir Starmer. But do Gove’s arguments make much sense? Time again to forensically examine a single article. Get tickets here for the York Book Festival with Steve Richards and Alan Johnson on

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38:53

Why is the ‘cost of living’ almost impossible for the...

Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards ·

2026/03/17

Energy prices soar and the British government watches on helplessly. If it were not energy costs, it might have been some other sector causing mayhem outside a single government’s control. Which is why prime ministers and chancellors are being too clunky when promising to address the cost of living, even if - understandably - it tops the list of voters’ concerns.Get tickets here for the York Book Festival with Steve Richards and Alan Johnson on Tuesday Mar 26th.Rock & Roll Politics is at the

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43:08

Why is the ‘cost of living’ almost impossible for the...

Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards ·

2026/03/17

Energy prices soar and the British government watches on helplessly. If it were not energy costs, it might have been some other sector causing mayhem outside a single government’s control. Which is why prime ministers and chancellors are being too clunky when promising to address the cost of living, even if - understandably - it tops the list of voters’ concerns. Get tickets here for the York Book Festival with Steve Richards and Alan Johnson on Tuesday Mar 26th. Rock & Roll Politics is at the

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36:10

Why did Starmer ignore the evidence against Mandelson?

Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards ·

2026/03/13

The release of the Mandelson documents shows the degree to which his appointment was a huge risk. Why did the lawyerly, cautious Starmer overrule the warnings and press ahead despite all the consequences?• Please join the co-operative’s never ending debate: steveric14@icloud.com • Rock & Roll Politics is live at Kings Place on May 11th in the aftermath of the dramatic elections. • Rock & Roll Politics is live at the Cambridge Literary Festival on Saturday April 25th. • Subscribe to Patreon

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31:55

Why did Starmer ignore the evidence against Mandelson?

Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards ·

2026/03/13

The release of the Mandelson documents shows the degree to which his appointment was a huge risk. Why did the lawyerly, cautious Starmer overrule the warnings and press ahead despite all the consequences?• Please join the co-operative’s never ending debate: steveric14@icloud.com• Rock & Roll Politics is live at Kings Place on May 11th in the aftermath of the dramatic elections. • Rock & Roll Politics is live at the Cambridge Literary Festival on Saturday April 25th. • Subscribe to Patreon

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43:40

Is Britain trapped by the "special relationship"?

Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards ·

2026/03/10

Leaks from a national security council meeting suggest cabinet ministers challenged the assumption that Trump should have the automatic right to access British military bases. The grown up discussion was portrayed by some newspapers as a sign of weakness, which says more about those newspapers than Starmer and his ministers. Isn’t the Iran crisis showing that the ‘special relationship’ is largely a humiliating one for Britain and needs to be challenged more fundamentally once the current crisis is

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47:55

Is Britain trapped by the "special relationship"?

Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards ·

2026/03/10

Leaks from a national security council meeting suggest cabinet ministers challenged the assumption that Trump should have the automatic right to access British military bases. The grown up discussion was portrayed by some newspapers as a sign of weakness, which says more about those newspapers than Starmer and his ministers. Isn’t the Iran crisis showing that the ‘special relationship’ is largely a humiliating one for Britain and needs to be challenged more fundamentally once the current crisis is

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45:11

Why we should welcome Stamer’s caution on Iran

Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards ·

2026/03/06

Keir Starmer has dared to question the Trump/Netanyahu attack on Iran, implying it is unlawful and without clear objective. An elected UK prime minister has chosen to think for himself rather than follow the US subserviently - and the right wing media and its parties cannot cope. Why?To join the never ending debate in the Rock & Roll Politics co-operative email steveric14@icloud.com Rock & Roll Politics is live at the Cambridge Literary Festival on Saturday April 25th. You can get tickets

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40:56

Why we should welcome Stamer’s caution on Iran

Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards ·

2026/03/06

Keir Starmer has dared to question the Trump/Netanyahu attack on Iran, implying it is unlawful and without clear objective. An elected UK prime minister has chosen to think for himself rather than follow the US subserviently - and the right wing media and its parties cannot cope. Why?To join the never ending debate in the Rock & Roll Politics co-operative email steveric14@icloud.comRock & Roll Politics is live at the Cambridge Literary Festival on Saturday April 25th. You can get tickets

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31:31

Trump and Iran – Has Britain learned the lessons of...

Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards ·

2026/03/03

Keir Starmer has said the “mistakes” of Iraq have been learnt and he has published the legal advice that justifies allowing the US to use British military bases in its attacks on Iran. But there were plenty of other “mistakes” in relation to Iraq – are they being repeated now?To join our never-ending debate email your latest thoughts to steveric14@icloud.com• Rock & Roll Politics is live at the Cambridge Literary Festival on Saturday April 25th. You can get tickets here. • And live at Kings

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35:46

Trump and Iran – Has Britain learned the lessons of...

Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards ·

2026/03/03

Keir Starmer has said the “mistakes” of Iraq have been learnt and he has published the legal advice that justifies allowing the US to use British military bases in its attacks on Iran. But there were plenty of other “mistakes” in relation to Iraq – are they being repeated now?To join our never-ending debate email your latest thoughts to steveric14@icloud.com • Rock & Roll Politics is live at the Cambridge Literary Festival on Saturday April 25th. You can get tickets here. • And live at Kings

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39:03

The Greens win - What will be the consequences?

Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards ·

2026/02/27

In the end the Greens won the Gorton and Denton by-election with ease. Labour were third in one of their safest seats. Reform is no longer the only insurgent party of ‘change’. Given the restive mood of voters since the 2008 crash, should any of us be surprised by this - except for the Labour leadership following an outdated, shallow and confused strategy? Rock & Roll Politics is live at the Cambridge Literary Festival on Saturday April 25th. You can get tickets here. And live at Kings Place

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34:48

The Greens win - What will be the consequences?

Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards ·

2026/02/27

In the end the Greens won the Gorton and Denton by-election with ease. Labour were third in one of their safest seats. Reform is no longer the only insurgent party of ‘change’. Given the restive mood of voters since the 2008 crash, should any of us be surprised by this - except for the Labour leadership following an outdated, shallow and confused strategy? Rock & Roll Politics is live at the Cambridge Literary Festival on Saturday April 25th. You can get tickets here. And live at Kings Place on

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39:56

What will we learn from the Gorton and Denton...

Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards ·

2026/02/24

This week's by-election has become a big test for Labour, Reform and the Greens. The result is likely to have many consequences, but will it be much of a guide to what will happen in a general election?Rock & Roll Politics is live at the Cambridge Literary Festival on Saturday April 25th. You can get tickets here. And live at Kings Place on May 11th, days after the May elections: tickets here. Subscribe to Patreon for live events, bonus podcasts and to get the regular podcast a day early

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