Matt Forde's Political Party

Matt Forde's Political Party

Author: Avalon Language: English Episodes: 100
There’s a unique space where politics and comedy meet, and that’s where you’ll find Matt Forde's Political Party. As a comedian and broadcaster who once worked as a political adviser, Matt brings a rare perspective to every conversation. This isn’t a standard news analysis show; it’s where serious discussion sheds its usual stiffness. The podcast features renowned politicians and policy experts, but the atmosphere is more like a candid backroom chat than a formal interview. Guests tend to open up in ways they might not elsewhere, leading to honest, revealing, and frequently hilarious exchanges. You’ll hear the inner workings of political life, the human stories behind the headlines, and the kind of frank opinions that are usually reserved for off-mic moments. Produced by Avalon, each episode leverages Matt’s insider knowledge and comedic timing to explore the personalities and ideas shaping current events. The result is a consistently engaging listen that demystifies the political world while never taking itself too seriously. Tune in for a refreshingly direct and entertaining take on the news.
Episodes
Show 395. Chris Curtis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:36
Chris is 32 and was elected in 2024. Despite that, he's already made a name for himself as the co-chair of the Labour Growth Group. But who are they and what would they do differently? A former pollster, what's his take…
Show 394. Karl Turner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:08
Strap in for an energetic hour of raw analysis from Labour's Karl Turner. He's been going viral lately and you're about to discover why. Karl is forthright but fair in assessing Labour's issues and what the PLP actually…
Show 393. Zack Polanski - LIVE [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45:11
Zack Polanski has catapulted The Green Party into the national conversation like no-one else before him. So how have The Greens captured so much attention? What do they actually stand for? Can his policies survive until…
Show 392. Christopher Snowdon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:04
What is lifestyle economics and why does it matter? The IEA's Christopher Snowdon is a fun-loving political thinker and explains his opposition to puritanism, why we should have more freedom and what that would mean for…
Show 391. Mick Lynch - REPLAY [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:41
A classic from 2022... was it really four years ago?In his pomp as RMT's General Secretary, Mick Lynch was on sparkling form. THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE9 March: Zack Polanski30 March: Lisa Nandy 20 April: Shabana Mahmoodht…
Show 390. David Miliband - Live [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:50
Oh boy, are you in for a treat. Political colossus David Miliband is in the UK and is on blistering form. This is impassioned, urgent and absolutely electrifying. An absolute classic. THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE9 March: Zac…
*The Matt Forde Focus Group returns – Free tickets* [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:55
To get first access to FREE audience tickets to series two of The Matt Forde Focus Group sign-up to my mailing list at www.mattforde.com/focus-group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Show 389. Hilary Cass [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:29
Baroness Cass didn't expect to end up in the House of Lords.She began her career as a paediatrician, a career path that culminated in her publishing the Cass Review into Gender Identity Services. This is a thoughtful and…
Show 388. Lola McEvoy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:42
Lola is absolutely full of beans. Or is it Pease Pudding?Elected in the 2024 landslide, she has already made a name for herself and is climbing the ladder as PPS to Lisa Nandy.But it's her campaigning around online safet…
Show 387. Keir Starmer - Live [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:51
The Special VIP Guest is... The Prime Minister. This is a classic episode with plenty of light and shade.There's the personal, the political, the domestic, the international and, of course, some football. It's a mix of m…